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The Liberty Link
 Mrs. Suraci, History 7 teacher, welcomes families to Liberty during Back to School Night.
A Note from the Principal
Dear Liberty Families,
The first few weeks of school are always a whirlwind, and this week was no exception! Our students are becoming more comfortable with their classes and schedules, while our staff continues working hard to make each day meaningful and welcoming. The small moments of encouragement, connection, and kindness we see throughout the day are already making a positive impact on our students and our school community.
Back-to-School Night was a wonderful opportunity to see so many of you in our building. We enjoyed meeting families, sharing information, and beginning the important work of partnering together this year. Thank you to all our families who were able to attend!
While Labor Day may signal the unofficial end of summer, the temperatures clearly did not get the memo! I hope you stay cool, enjoy the long weekend, and take some time to rest. We look forward to welcoming our Lions back on Tuesday.
-Mrs. Bromberg
Important Dates
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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 9: Picture Day
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Monday, September 14: First Day of Late Buses
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Monday, September 14: Summer 4 Reading Celebration
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Monday, September 14: NJHS (National Junior Honor Society) Interest Meeting
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Tuesday, September 15: PTA Meeting
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Wednesday, September 16: NJHS New Member Meeting (Inducted 8th Graders)
For more dates, please see the calendar on the Liberty Middle School website.
 History 7 students reviewed Civil War content from 6th grade through an interactive gallery walk before beginning their Reconstruction unit. Read more on the school website about how students used questions and a hidden message to review key people, battles, and events.
Liberty Middle School will hold Picture Day during PE classes on the following dates:
- Wednesday, September 9 (Day 1)
- Thursday, September 10 (Day 2)
You can pre-order pictures online at the Lifetouch website using the Picture Day ID EVTZZ6Q3G. Purchased photo packages will be sent home directly with your student after picture day.
For questions or help, visit the Lifetouch Help Center website or contact Katie Shea.
Join us for our next Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting to discuss upcoming school events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our students. All parents, guardians, and staff members are welcome.
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Date: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
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Time: 7 p.m.
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Location: School Library
Parents and guardians interested in Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services must submit a referral form before the designated deadline.
Important Dates
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October 15, 2026: Referral deadline for students in grades 3 through 8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026.
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December 15, 2026: Referral deadline for returning FCPS students in grades 2 through 7.
Submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Rushel Grillo, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher. Late referrals will not be accepted.
Once a referral is received, Liberty compiles student academic information. A county committee of trained professionals then reviews all materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services. For submission forms, please see the Advanced Academics Submission Forms site.
Twice-Exceptional (2e) students show advanced academic abilities while also experiencing learning, attention, or executive functioning challenges. FCPS offers specialized support to help these students thrive by building on their strengths and addressing their needs.
Common 2e Characteristics
Twice-exceptional learners often display strong abilities in one area alongside specific challenges:
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Academic Performance and Memory: Strong skills in specific subjects or memorizing facts, paired with inconsistent daily performance or trouble completing multi-step tasks.
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Thinking and Focus: Advanced problem-solving skills and deep focus on favorite topics, paired with difficulty organizing work or focusing on non-preferred tasks.
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Creativity and Social Connection: High imagination and strong conversational skills with adults, paired with difficulty understanding other viewpoints or connecting with peers.
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Emotions and Reasoning: Advanced understanding of fairness and justice, paired with intense emotional reactions or trouble regulating feelings.
Resources and Support
Visit the FCPS 2e webpage to learn more about 2e programming, available resources, and student opportunities.
Contact
For questions or more information, please contact Rushel Grillo.
Students in grades 7 through 12 who speak, read, and write a language other than English may take the World Languages Credit by Exam. Depending on test results, students can earn 1, 2, or 3 high school credits.
Important Dates
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Sept. 8 at 8 a.m.: Registration opens
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Oct. 16 at 4 p.m.: Registration closes (Late registrations will not be accepted.)
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November: Exam administered at Liberty Middle School
How to Register
Interested students should complete the WLCBE Pre-Registration Student Interest Form or contact their school counselor to sign up. Visit the FCPS website to see the list of offered languages and find more details.
Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with FinalForms for student athletic and activity registration. FinalForms is a secure online system that replaces paper forms. It saves your information from year to year, so you only need to sign forms once a school year or after making updates.
Parents with an active ParentVUE account will receive an invitation email from FinalForms. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox, mark the email as safe, and add FinalForms to your contacts. Use the attached Parent Playbook to finish your setup.
Important Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2026: Contact Sandy Donlon, Liberty Middle School's After School Specialist, if you have not received your FinalForms invitation by this date.
Need Support?
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No ParentVUE Account: Contact your child's school to create an account.
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ParentVUE Technical Help: Call the FCPS Parent Technology Help Desk at 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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FinalForms Technical Support: Click "Get Help" in the bottom-right corner of the FinalForms website.
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:
- Waived student course fees
- Access to scholarship opportunities and special programs
Complete the online application and Consent to Share form on the FCPS Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. The consent to share form is at the bottom of the webpage. Contact the school main office or our family liaison, Jaime Fajardo, if you need assistance.
In case you missed it in https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-week-september-2-2026, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
- Weather Safety
- Attendance Resources for Families
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Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Student Services Team
Victoria Reyes | Student Services Assistant
Valerie Peters | Director of Student Services
Shirley Alvarez-Leon | Counselor (CAT B & CSS Students, Last Names A-G; Si-Z)
Quesuan Wigfall | Counselor (Last names H-Sh)
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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