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The Liberty Link
 Students build, create, and collaborate during a first-day team-building activity in Ms. Kaseta’s art class.
A Note from the Principal
Dear Liberty Families,
What a wonderful first week at Liberty! Our teachers have been filled with energy and enthusiasm, and our students have been polite, welcoming, and ready to learn. It has been great to see our school community come back to life.
This year, you will hear us talk often about what it means to ROAR as a Lion: Relationships, Ownership, Awareness, and Resiliency. These values guide how we treat one another, approach our learning, make choices, and respond when things do not go as planned. They represent the kind of school community we are working together to build.
Students will receive their school-issued laptops this week through their PE class. These devices are provided for schoolwork and academic purposes only. As a school, we will be intentional about technology use and ensuring students have a balanced approach to using devices at school, with technology supporting, not replacing, meaningful learning and interaction.
We are also looking forward to welcoming our families for Back-to-School Night on Tuesday. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about the school year, and strengthen our partnership between home and school.
Thank you for your continued support as we begin this school year together. We hope you have a restful weekend, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
-Mrs. Bromberg
Important Dates
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Tuesday, September 1: Back to School Night
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Friday, September 4: No School (Labor Day Break)
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Monday, September 7: No School (Labor Day)
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Wednesday, September 9: Picture Day
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Thursday, September 10: Picture Day
For more dates, please see the calendar on the Liberty Middle School website.
 Through scavenger hunts, interactive games, program overviews, and new book talks, Liberty students are learning how to explore the library, understand its resources, and find books they are excited to read. Read more about library orientation on the Liberty Middle School website.
Please report your student's absence using ParentVUE, phone, or email.
Reporting Methods
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ParentVUE: Log in to submit full-day absences online.
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Phone (703-988-8181): Call before 9 a.m. A 24-hour answering machine receives calls outside school hours. Absences without parent notification are marked unverified.
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Email: Send details to LibertyMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu.
Required Absence Details
Please state the exact reason for the absence. If your student is home sick, include:
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Specific symptoms (fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, or cough)
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Any diagnosis from a healthcare provider
Liberty Middle School will soon distribute student Chromebooks for the upcoming school year. Please review the distribution schedule, daily expectations, and required permission forms below.
Important Dates
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September 1 and 2: Chromebook and marked charger distribution. Students must keep their devices at home until September 8.
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September 8: Daily device use begins. Students must bring their fully charged Chromebook to school every day.
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Note for CTE Classes: If a CTE teacher plans to use technology before September 8, students may bring their device specifically for that class.
Student Responsibilities
Each student will be assigned a specific Chromebook and a marked charger. Students are responsible for taking care of and keeping track of both items. Liberty aims to use technology intentionally to enhance classroom learning.
Required Action: Complete the DRC Form
Parents and guardians must complete the Digital Resource Consent (DRC) form to allow students to access important learning applications.
- Access the Digital Consent form through your ParentVUE account.
- You may approve or decline access to specific applications on a line-item basis.
Parent Resources and Support
FCPS provides tools for parents to monitor student device use at school and control usage at home. More details will be shared during the first week of September.
For questions regarding technology at Liberty, please contact:
We will begin distributing student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus or use FCPS transportation services.
Students will get their ID cards when they receive their chromebooks.
ID cards should be worn or attached to your child’s backpack and brought to the bus each day. Ask your child to put their student ID card away until the end of the day.
Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.
We ask for your patience! Bus drivers are checking in students and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays.
Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.
 All middle schools in Fairfax County offer interscholastic sports. These competitive sports require specific paperwork and an athletic physical exam before any practice or tryout. After-school intramural sports do not require physicals or extra forms.
Sports Schedule
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Sept. 14: Fall Cross Country starts
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Winter: Volleyball (New this year)
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Spring: Track and Field
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Spring: Basketball game against Stone Middle School
Required Steps Before Participation
Parents and students must complete all of the following steps prior to participating:
Upcoming System: FinalForms
FinalForms will be the online system where parents upload physical forms and complete required training. This system is not open for middle schools yet, but it will open soon.
FinalForms will only be accessible through ParentVUE. Please log into ParentVUE to verify that your primary email address is up to date so you receive all opening notifications.
Questions and Contact Information
For more details, visit the FCPS Student-Athlete webpage or contact Sandy Donlon:
Liberty Middle School offers a wide variety of after-school activities, including sports, homework help, arts, clubs, and special events.
Dates and Program Details
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Start Date: Monday, September 14
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Hours: Monday through Friday, until 5:00 p.m.
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Cost: Free for all students
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Bus Service: Late buses run four days a week. Tuesdays are parent pick-up only.
Important Details
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The After-School Program is not SACC. Participation is voluntary, and students must communicate with parents before staying.
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Students pick their activities each day and sign in upon arrival.
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A full schedule of specific activities will be released soon as staffing is finalized.
Action Needed: Complete Registration Today
Please complete the after-school program online registration form. We encourage every family to register now, even if your student is unsure about participating.
Completing this form does not require your child to attend. However, it ensures your student is cleared to join any activity, stay with a teacher for help, or go to a rehearsal at any point during the school year.
Please complete the After-School Registration Form to clear your student for participation.
Questions and Contact Information
For more details, contact Sandy Donlon:
Families can now apply for the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) program for the 2026-27 school year. Qualifying students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.
Important Dates
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August 2026 (Before the first day of school): Submit your application early to avoid any interruption in meal service.
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First 30 days of the 2026-27 school year: Students approved for FRM during the previous school year remain covered during this grace period while new applications are processed.
Additional Benefits
Completing the Consent to Share form allows FCPS to share your status with school staff for extra savings, including:
Complete the online application and Consent to Share form on the FCPS Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Contact the school main office or our family liaison, Jaime Fajardo, if you need assistance.
We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Members review books and full-length movies submitted by teachers to ensure they are age-appropriate for middle school students.
Key Detail
Monthly meetings throughout the school year to discuss materials
How to Join
Contact Maggie Wickham if you are interested in serving on the committee.
Liberty Middle School PTA is looking for a PTA President for the upcoming school year. You will join an active team where all other board positions are already filled with experienced volunteers. All your questions and concerns will be addressed before a final decision is made.
Role Responsibilities
- Work with LMS administration to set goals and support student needs.
- Set meeting agendas and lead PTA meetings.
- Coordinate officers and volunteers for school events and activities.
- Follow Virginia PTA rules to keep LMS PTA in good standing and maintain its 501(c)(3) status.
- Support the mission of the LMS PTA, Virginia PTA, and National PTA.
How to Learn More
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Everything You Need to Do in SIS ParentVUE
- Permission Forms for School Resources
- Follow Multiple Schools in the App
 Follow Liberty Middle School on social media to see what is happening in our school throughout the year.
Student Services Team
Victoria Reyes | Student Services Assistant
Valerie Peters | Director of Student Services
Shirley Alvarez-Leon | Counselor (Last names A-G)
Quesuan Wigfall | Counselor (Last names H-O)
Raychal Hart | Counselor (Last Names P-Z)
Administrative Team
Principal: Tracy Bromberg
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger
Assistant Principal: Katie Shea
Interim Assistant Principal: Justine Klena
Dean of Students: Andrea Shaw
After-School Specialist: Sandra Donlon
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