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The Liberty Link
 As part of their Westward Expansion unit, students in Ms. Suraci and Mr. Van Vlack’s history classes learned what a typical school day was like in the Crouch School House, right here on Liberty’s campus.
A Note from the Principal
Dear Liberty Families,
The school year is moving quickly, and our staff and students have been hard at work here at Liberty. This week, it’s been a pleasure to spend some extended time in classrooms watching our students learn and work so hard. Their effort is a great reminder of how much they’re accomplishing each day.
With the quarter coming to a close in just a few weeks, I encourage you to check in with your child about how things are going and what they may need to complete before the end of the quarter. A little time to review upcoming assignments, assessments, and projects together can help students finish the quarter strong.
Monday is a school planning day for staff, so there will be no school for students. I hope you enjoy the long weekend!
-Mrs. Bromberg
Important Dates
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Saturday, October 10: Cross Country Meet at Herndon MS
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Monday, October 12: School Planning Day (No School for Students)
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Tuesday, October 14: AVID Signing Night
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Thursday, October 15: MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience)
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Friday, October 16: MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience)
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Saturday, October 17: Cross Country Meet at Stone MS
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Tuesday, October 20: PTA Meeting
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Friday, October 23: Liberty Band Night at CVHS
For more dates, please see the calendar on the Liberty Middle School website.
 Do you know a Liberty Middle School staff member who goes above and beyond? You can nominate them for an FCPS Outstanding Employee Award in one of the following categories:
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Outstanding Teacher
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Outstanding New Teacher
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Outstanding New Principal
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Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
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Outstanding Educational Services Employee
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Outstanding Operational Services Employee
Submit your nomination using the Liberty MS Nomination Form.
Important Date:
Please complete the Digital Resources Consent (DRC) form for your student as soon as possible. Giving consent ensures that your child has access to all the digital tools and resources needed to support their instruction this school year.
You can view step-by-step directions and complete the form online on the FCPS Digital Resources page.
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.
We understand that families may occasionally want to treat their students to a meal from a favorite restaurant. To help keep lunchtime running smoothly for everyone, students may not receive food deliveries from DoorDash, Uber Eats, or similar services. If a family member drops off food from an outside restaurant, the student will be provided an alternate location in the main office to enjoy their meal. Thank you for helping us minimize disruptions in the cafeteria and keep lunch running smoothly.
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.
 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.
Thank you to the more than 100 families who have already joined the Liberty Middle School PTA! Help us reach our goal of 200 members.
Joining the PTA is a great way to support your child, connect with other parents, and build a stronger school community.
Member Benefits
Key Goal
The Liberty Middle School PTA is looking for parent volunteers to assist with upcoming school programs:
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Hospitality (Throughout the School Year): Two to three parents are needed to help with staff appreciation days. A calendar of events will be provided.
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Music Department Flower Sales (December Concerts): Parent representatives from each music department (such as Band and Orchestra) are needed to assist with flower sales during December concerts.
If you can help, please email vpwaysandmeans@libertymspta.org.
The Liberty Middle School PTA needs your help to reach our donation goal for this school year.
Our LMS PTA 2026-27 budget includes $2,000 in direct donations from families. These funds pay for important school programs:
So far, we have received $115 in family donations. Please consider donating to keep these programs going. The LMS PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Thank you to all the families who supported our September Spirit Night at Panera. Thanks to your help, total sales reached $791.37. Panera is donating 25% ($197.84) directly back to the LMS PTA.
These monthly restaurant nights make a real difference for our school.
Thank you to all the families who made a donation to the PTA in September. Congratulations to our drawing winners:
Thank you for supporting Liberty Middle School!
Our school participates in the Box Tops for Education program! You can easily raise funds for our school by using the free Box Tops app on your phone.
How to Earn:
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Download the App: Search for "Box Tops for Education" in your device's app store or visit boxtops4education.com/get-the-app.
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Scan Receipts: Scan your printed receipts or upload your digital receipts using the app.
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Walmart Shoppers: Connect your Walmart account directly in the app to credit our school automatically without scanning receipts.
Middle school students are invited to attend TheatreMania at Kilmer Middle School. This event offers a full day of hands-on theatre workshops led by working theatre professionals.
Students can choose four different workshops to explore skills in acting, dance, vocal performance, improv, technical theatre, design, directing, and more. TheatreMania is open to students of all experience levels. No prior theatre experience is required to participate.
Event Details
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Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Event Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
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Location: Kilmer Middle School
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Cost: $25 per student
Register online using the TheatreMania Google Form.
Families can still 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.
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.
You can now order school pictures for this school year. Save 10% on your purchase by using the promo code F2610OFF at checkout.
To place your order, visit the Lifetouch website.
Important Date:
- Discount Expiration: July 31, 2027
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Liberty is partnering with Food For Neighbors to support local families this holiday season. Many families in our community face financial challenges and struggle to afford extra groceries for holiday meals.
A $50 donation provides a family with a grocery gift card. This gives families the freedom to choose their own fresh ingredients and prepare a meaningful Thanksgiving dinner together.
Key Timing:
How to Participate:
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Visit the Food for Neighbors site to make a donation.
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Share this message with friends, family, and neighbors.
Thank you for helping us support our school community this holiday season.
- In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Immunization Events
- Celebrating Our Principals
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 (Last names A-G, CSS & CAT B Students)
Quesuan Wigfall | Counselor (Last names H-O)
Raychal Hart | Counselor (Last Names P-Z)
Administrative Team
Principal: Tracy Bromberg
Assistant Principal: Katie Shea (Last Names A-G, CSS & CAT B Students)
Assistant Principal: Caitlyn Barbossa (Last Names H-O)
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger (Last Names P-Z)
Dean of Students: Andrea Shaw
After-School Specialist: Sandra Donlon
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