FCPS

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Monday, September 25- School Closed (Holiday)
• Wednesday, September 27- Reading VGA
• Thursday, September 28 - Math VGA

Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA):

Liberty students will participate in the Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) on the following days:

When

What

Who

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Reading VGA

All 7th and 8th graders

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Math VGA

All 7th and 8th graders*

*Middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing math course, such as Algebra 1 or Geometry, will not take a VGA for mathematics.

 

Students will need to report to school no later than 7:20 AM. 

 

Students must bring the following materials:

• Fully charged FCPS issued laptop
• Laptop charger
• Book to read after testing

World Language Credit Exam

Is your student fluent in a language other than English? Can they write proficiently in that language? If it is one of the 30 languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit Exam! This exam could help your student potentially earn World Language credits for their high school diploma.

The 2023 World Language Credit Exam will be administered on the following dates:

There are 30 languages included:

 American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic, Bengali/Bangla, Chinese/Mandarin, Farsi/Persian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog/Pilipino, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya,  Turkish, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.    

Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.

 

Registration opened on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 8:00 AM and closes on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 4:00 PM. Late registrations will not be accepted.

 

FCPS Credit Exam website:

 

https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages

Digital Resources: Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by FCPS. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System.

You can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

Device Activity Report for Parents

FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on the child’s assigned FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, directly to the verified parent or guardian at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. Sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal and log in anytime to see more details about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more about Lightspeed Monitoring and sign up for these services.

 

Materials Review Committee:

We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.

Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.

Liberty Library Makerspace:

Our library makerspace could use a restock on items that students use often! Here are some of the items that we need:

• Crayola crayons (16-count)
• Crayola markers
• Duct tape
• Glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Masking tape
• Ballpoint pens
• Scotch tape

Feel free to reach out to our Liberty librarian, Maggie Wickham, with any questions: [email protected]. All donations can be brought to the main office or brought directly to the library.

Thank you for your support!

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

 

Spirit Wear Sale Ending Soon

Calling all Liberty Middle School Lions! Show your school spirit - Order Today!

The store will close today- September 20th!

Spirit wear makes great gifts! Be sure to order extra to give as gifts to parents and grandparents! 

Remember - All profits from the sale of spirit wear go directly back to the support of the students and faculty at Liberty Middle School. We have short-sleeved crew necks, v-necks, long sleeves, and hoodies available in 4 different designs. Youth and Adult sizes up to XXXL are available. Follow the order link to get yours today>>>>> https://www.customink.com/fundraising/LIBERTYMS

Membership Drive

We are up to 85% of our first membership goal met. If we reach 100% (150 members) by October 31st, the entire school (staff and students) will get an ice cream treat at the end of the first quarter. If we meet our second goal of 200 memberships, the entire Admin Team will also dress up and parade through the school. Help us reach our goal. We are almost there. Signing up for membership does not mean you are obligated to volunteer. Funds raised through memberships help us run vital programs for the students and help support the staff. This year we added an extended family and community membership. Share the link and encourage them to also join. Follow the link>>>> https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Important Liberty Community Upcoming Dates:

September 20th- Spirit Wear Sale ends.

September 22nd- Liberty PTA Art Reflection Contest Opens (More details to come).

September 30th- Liberty PTA Spelling Bee information goes out.

October 4th- Liberty's Annual Music Department's Chipotle Fundraiser (more details to come).

October 4th- Liberty PTA General Membership Meeting@7pm

October 18th-Liberty PTA Spirit Night Fundrasier@ Chick-Fil-A in Fair Lakes Shopping Center.

October 21st- Trunk-or-Treat Free Family Event from 5pm-7pm (signups and more information to come).

Thank you all for your support!

-Your PTA Team

Questions???? Email us at [email protected] 

PTA Website:  https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/ 

PTA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyLionsPTA

 

Upcoming Parent Workshops + Teen Program Recruitment:

• Recruitment for the Teen Advocates Program has begun! Teen Advocates are Fairfax County youth ages 12-19 who participate in campaigns and plan events to raise awareness about dating and sexual violence and other issues that impact them. I attached fliers in English and Spanish, and teens can apply through this bilingual English/Spanish application link or through the QR code in the fliers. Please spread the word to anyone who may know teens interested in the program! Applications are due Friday, September 29th.
• Our office provides free trainings for adults and youth on various topics related to domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships and consent, including the HYPE project. You can learn more about the trainings and presentations available and submit a request here (or by emailing me).

TAG DAY 2023

2023 Tag Day is Saturday, September 16!

Support the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

Our Band, Choral and Orchestra students will be knocking on neighborhood doors throughout the Centreville HS pyramid asking for your support of the CVHS music department. The donations are used to purchase uniforms, instruments, equipment and first-class guest instructors. In case you are not home, our link to donate is https://tinyurl.com/CVHS-Tagday

 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

Public Safety Cadets: CVHS Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join the CVHS Athletic Boosters for the 2023-24 school year!  Purchase your Booster Pass now by clicking this link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/1050178?schoolId=VA24885_1

Your phone is your ticket!

Membership levels are:

Early Bird Single:  $80. 1 Pass.  ($100 beginning October 1st)

Family of 4:  $235. This includes 4 passes. 

Wildcat Club:  $260.  This includes 4 passes, preferred parking at football games and the opportunity to sit in the blue seats.  31 Memberships available this year.  Buttons and parking passes may be picked up at the Wildcat Welcome or the first Football Game. 

 

The CVHS Athletic Boosters are a 501c(3) organization that supports all sports at Centreville High School.  100% of funds raised return to our school for uniforms, equipment, facilities, and much more.

 

Your Booster pass allows you to attend over 70 regular season, non-tournament events during the entire school year. 

 

The 2023-24 school year is our first year offering digital passes.  The GoFan form system requires you to "check the boxes" to complete your order.  You do NOT have to volunteer with the Boosters to be a member.  However, we welcome all to participate in this volunteer organization. 

 

Once again, we are offering a Plus one add-on for families of 5 or more. Anyone who needs this pass or does not have a phone should contact Laura Poston at 703.346.7581 or email [email protected]. 

From the Social Worker’s desk:

Families Formed Forward’s peer support group Stronger Together is open to interested teens and young adults (ages 14-22). Stronger Together is led by a clinician who will introduce tools that can be used to navigate everyday challenges. The group meets in person on Thursdays (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16) from 6:30-8:00pm.

•  Stronger Together Youth Support Group - Fall 2023 Tickets, Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

  Liberty Food and Clothing Closet

Liberty has room for items in the parent resource center for families in need.  We can always use donations.  If you feel you can and would like to support this effort to help your neighbors, please see the list of needed items which is provided.  Thank you so much for your help!!!

 

List of things needed in Pantry and Clothes Closet

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Monday, September 25- School Closed (Holiday)
• Wednesday, September 27- Reading VGA
• Thursday, September 28 - Math VGA

Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA):

Liberty students will participate in the Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) on the following days:

When

What

Who

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Reading VGA

All 7th and 8th graders

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Math VGA

All 7th and 8th graders*

*Middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing math course, such as Algebra 1 or Geometry, will not take a VGA for mathematics.

 

Students will need to report to school no later than 7:20 AM. 

 

Students must bring the following materials:

• Fully charged FCPS issued laptop
• Laptop charger
• Book to read after testing

Digital Resources: Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by FCPS. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System.

You can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

Device Activity Report for Parents

FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on the child’s assigned FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, directly to the verified parent or guardian at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. Sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal and log in anytime to see more details about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more about Lightspeed Monitoring and sign up for these services.

 

Cross Country: CRITICAL Information! Review ASAP if students want to participate

 Participant Registration – Please review and complete the required information

Resource: MS Athletics Participant Registration Instructions (You must review)

For Parents/Guardians: MS Athletics Participant Registration Form (Must be completed)

Anyone interested in running cross country or track MUST appear on the school registration sheet BEFORE participating!

MS Athletic Physicals (PPE's):

Each participant MUST submit a valid physical form BEFORE participating in MS Athletics

FCPS MS Sports PPE Form (Must be completed)

The PE Department: Physical Education Sweatshirts, Locks, and Uniforms:

The PE Department is excited for this school year and ready to work with your students to improve the health and wellness.  As an FYI, during physical education students will store their book bags in the locker room. All students are assigned a locker. To secure their book bag and supplies in their locker, students can purchase locks from the Liberty PE Department through MySchoolBucks. Also, students can purchase Liberty Middle School PE sweatshirts and the optional physical education uniform on MySchoolBucks. Students are not required to wear PE uniforms for class but must wear athletic clothes and sneakers.

• To purchase please go to MySchoolBucks and order by 1 September. 
• Sweatshirts, uniforms, and locks will be given out during PE classes after Labor Day.

• Students who receive free /reduced lunches can request a complimentary lock through their PE teacher.

Materials Review Committee:

We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.

Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.

Liberty Library Makerspace:

Our library makerspace could use a restock on items that students use often! Here are some of the items that we need:

• Crayola crayons (16-count)
• Crayola markers
• Duct tape
• Glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Masking tape
• Ballpoint pens
• Scotch tape

Feel free to reach out to our Liberty librarian, Maggie Wickham, with any questions: [email protected]. All donations can be brought to the main office or brought directly to the library.

Thank you for your support!

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

 

Spirit Wear is Here!

We are happy to announce that we will be providing two different types of Spirit Wear campaigns. One will be onsite at upcoming events, similar to past shirts(blue/white). We have also launched an online campaign that incorporates Liberty’s new slogan (Forward Fearlessly). 

Here is the link to the new online campaign.  

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/LIBERTYMS

Membership Goal

Our membership drive is in full swing. This year we have set a membership goal of 150—–as of today, we have met 48% of our goal. If reached, schoolwide treats will be provided to all staff and students at the end of the first quarter, on November 3rd, 2023. Help us reach that goal today. Remember joining does not obligate you in any way to volunteer. The act of joining helps us meet our goals. Joining also helps us to provide vital support and programming to the students and staff. Click on the link to join today!

https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for Picture Day Volunteers. Thank you to the parents who have reached out and signed up to help with picture day. We are still seeking one more volunteer for September 11th, 2023. Please email Heather at [email protected] for more information.

Did you know you can check out all of our volunteer opportunities by visiting our website? Follow the link to see current volunteer requests.

https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/volunteer-needs/

Website

We are still working on adding more pages to this but here is the link for the most up-to-date information for PTA. 

https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/ 

 

Thanks for your support!

-Your PTA Team

Upcoming Parent Workshops + Teen Program Recruitment:

• Recruitment for the Teen Advocates Program has begun! Teen Advocates are Fairfax County youth ages 12-19 who participate in campaigns and plan events to raise awareness about dating and sexual violence and other issues that impact them. I attached fliers in English and Spanish, and teens can apply through this bilingual English/Spanish application link or through the QR code in the fliers. Please spread the word to anyone who may know teens interested in the program! Applications are due Friday, September 29th.
• Our office provides free trainings for adults and youth on various topics related to domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships and consent, including the HYPE project. You can learn more about the trainings and presentations available and submit a request here (or by emailing me).

TAG DAY 2023

2023 Tag Day is Saturday, September 16!

Support the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

Our Band, Choral and Orchestra students will be knocking on neighborhood doors throughout the Centreville HS pyramid asking for your support of the CVHS music department. The donations are used to purchase uniforms, instruments, equipment and first-class guest instructors. In case you are not home, our link to donate is https://tinyurl.com/CVHS-Tagday

 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

Public Safety Cadets: CVHS Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join the CVHS Athletic Boosters for the 2023-24 school year!  Purchase your Booster Pass now by clicking this link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/1050178?schoolId=VA24885_1

Your phone is your ticket!

Membership levels are:

Early Bird Single:  $80. 1 Pass.  ($100 beginning October 1st)

Family of 4:  $235. This includes 4 passes. 

Wildcat Club:  $260.  This includes 4 passes, preferred parking at football games and the opportunity to sit in the blue seats.  31 Memberships available this year.  Buttons and parking passes may be picked up at the Wildcat Welcome or the first Football Game. 

 

The CVHS Athletic Boosters are a 501c(3) organization that supports all sports at Centreville High School.  100% of funds raised return to our school for uniforms, equipment, facilities, and much more.

 

Your Booster pass allows you to attend over 70 regular season, non-tournament events during the entire school year. 

 

The 2023-24 school year is our first year offering digital passes.  The GoFan form system requires you to "check the boxes" to complete your order.  You do NOT have to volunteer with the Boosters to be a member.  However, we welcome all to participate in this volunteer organization. 

 

Once again, we are offering a Plus one add-on for families of 5 or more. Anyone who needs this pass or does not have a phone should contact Laura Poston at 703.346.7581 or email [email protected]. 

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, September 6 - First PTA Meeting 7 PM (In-person)
• Thursday, September 7 - Back to School Night
• Monday, September 11- School Picture Day
• Tuesday, September 12- School Picture Day
• Monday, September 11- After School Programs begin!
• Monday, September 25- School Closed (Holiday)
• Wednesday, September 27- Reading VGA
• Thursday, September 28 - Math VGA

Back to School Night:

Back to School Night—7th and 8th Grade, 6:00-8:15 PM

• This event is for PARENTS only.
  
  
• Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
  
  
• The General Session will take place in your student’s 1st-period class. All parents should report directly to 1st period at 6:00 p.m.
  
  
• Staff will be available to assist with setting up Parent Vue accounts in the library. Parents must have a photo ID to set up an account.
  
  
• You will need access to your student's classes to follow their schedule for the evening. 
  •  THE SCHEDULE CAN BE ACCESSED BY:
    •  Logging into Parent Vue
    • Selecting the appropriate student
    • Selecting class schedule

​​​​​​​NOTE: It may be helpful to take a screenshot of the classes for easy access during Back to School Night and to prevent timing out on the Parent Vue app.

• Parking will be extremely limited. Please carpool if possible! Parking will be available in Liberty Middle School's lot and on the street. DO NOT park at Saint Andrew’s Catholic Church, as they are having their own event that night and do not have spaces available for Liberty families.

PTA Meeting: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA):

Liberty students will participate in the Fall Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) on the following days:

When

What

Who

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Reading VGA

All 7th and 8th graders

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Math VGA

All 7th and 8th graders*

*Middle school students enrolled in a high school credit-bearing math course, such as Algebra 1 or Geometry, will not take a VGA for mathematics.

 

Students will need to report to school no later than 7:20 AM. 

 

Students must bring the following materials:

• Fully charged FCPS issued laptop
• Laptop charger
• Book to read after testing

School Picture Day: Help spread the word! Liberty Middle School's Picture day is around the corner!

School Picture Day is coming Monday September 11th & Tuesday September 12th 2023  . Pictures will be available approximately two weeks following our school's photo day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001028659#login

For questions about ordering please email [email protected]

Digital Resources: Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by FCPS. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System.

You can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

Device Activity Report for Parents

FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on the child’s assigned FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, directly to the verified parent or guardian at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. Sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal and log in anytime to see more details about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more about Lightspeed Monitoring and sign up for these services.

 

Cross Country: CRITICAL Information! Review ASAP if students want to participate

 Participant Registration – Please review and complete the required information

Resource: MS Athletics Participant Registration Instructions (You must review)

For Parents/Guardians: MS Athletics Participant Registration Form (Must be completed)

Anyone interested in running cross country or track MUST appear on the school registration sheet BEFORE participating!

MS Athletic Physicals (PPE's):

Each participant MUST submit a valid physical form BEFORE participating in MS Athletics

FCPS MS Sports PPE Form (Must be completed)

After-School -Help Needed:

Do you have a local college student or high school student looking for a few hours of work to put gas in the tank?  Or maybe you are someone looking to support our youth in a part time job?  Liberty Middle School After-School Program is looking for staff to support Volleyball, Soccer, PE programs, Art Programs, and more from 2:00 or 3:30 to 5:00PM, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday.  Pay is dependent on experience and education from $13.30 to $24.03/hour.  To apply or for more information about how you can become part of our team, please contact Liberty Middle School After-School Office at 703-988-8230 or email [email protected].  Thank you for considering being the difference in a child’s life.

The PE Department: Physical Education Sweatshirts, Locks, and Uniforms:

The PE Department is excited for this school year and ready to work with your students to improve the health and wellness.  As an FYI, during physical education students will store their book bags in the locker room. All students are assigned a locker. To secure their book bag and supplies in their locker, students can purchase locks from the Liberty PE Department through MySchoolBucks. Also, students can purchase Liberty Middle School PE sweatshirts and the optional physical education uniform on MySchoolBucks. Students are not required to wear PE uniforms for class but must wear athletic clothes and sneakers.

• To purchase please go to MySchoolBucks and order by 1 September. 
• Sweatshirts, uniforms, and locks will be given out during PE classes after Labor Day.

• Students who receive free /reduced lunches can request a complimentary lock through their PE teacher.

Materials Review Committee:

We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.

Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.

Liberty Library Makerspace:

Our library makerspace could use a restock on items that students use often! Here are some of the items that we need:

• Crayola crayons (16-count)
• Crayola markers
• Duct tape
• Glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Masking tape
• Ballpoint pens
• Scotch tape

Feel free to reach out to our Liberty librarian, Maggie Wickham, with any questions: [email protected]. All donations can be brought to the main office or brought directly to the library.

Thank you for your support!

Kiss and Ride Procedures:

Parents should enter and exit from the entrance closest to Compton Road.  Please follow the signs and directions of school staff. Students may exit their vehicles starting at 7:10AM.

Please remember SAFETY and PATIENCE when dropping off (7:10AM) or picking up your student in the Kiss and Ride loop. In the mornings, please do not pull to the inside and pass cars as students are getting out. If there is a slow or stalled vehicle, a staff member will direct you around when it is safe to do so. 30 seconds seems like forever when you are in a rush. If possible, your student may walk or ride the bus.  

 

In the afternoons, drivers may line up in the kiss and ride circle. Students will be dismissed at 2:15 and report to the kiss and ride circle. Staff will direct cars out safely, as soon as the student is in the car. Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation!

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

PTA Meeting

Tomorrow Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 is our first PTA General Membership meeting. We will have a short business meeting with updates, budget approval, and financial review approval from 7pm-7:30pm. The presentation will start no later than 7:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Liberty Library. We hope to see you there.

Spirit Wear is Here!

We are happy to announce that we will be providing two different types of Spirit Wear campaigns. One will be onsite at upcoming events, similar to past shirts(blue/white). We have also launched an online campaign that incorporates Liberty’s new slogan (Forward Fearlessly). 

Here is the link to the new online campaign.  

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/LIBERTYMS

Membership Goal

Our membership drive is in full swing. This year we have set a membership goal of 150—–as of today, we have met 48% of our goal. If reached, schoolwide treats will be provided to all staff and students at the end of the first quarter, on November 3rd, 2023. Help us reach that goal today. Remember joining does not obligate you in any way to volunteer. The act of joining helps us meet our goals. Joining also helps us to provide vital support and programming to the students and staff. Click on the link to join today!

https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for Picture Day Volunteers. Thank you to the parents who have reached out and signed up to help with picture day. We are still seeking one more volunteer for September 11th, 2023. Please email Heather at [email protected] for more information.

Did you know you can check out all of our volunteer opportunities by visiting our website? Follow the link to see current volunteer requests.

https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/volunteer-needs/

Website

We are still working on adding more pages to this but here is the link for the most up-to-date information for PTA. 

https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/ 

 

Thanks for your support!

-Your PTA Team

Upcoming Parent Workshops + Teen Program Recruitment:

• Our office has an upcoming Unpacking Gender: How to Talk to Kids and Teens workshop at Chantilly Regional Library on Tuesday, September 12 from 7-8:30pm! This free workshop is aimed at parents, guardians, family members, and other caregivers interested in learning how to talk about gender with the children, teens, and young adults in their life. I attached the flier with more information and anyone interested can register here for free.
• Recruitment for the Teen Advocates Program has begun! Teen Advocates are Fairfax County youth ages 12-19 who participate in campaigns and plan events to raise awareness about dating and sexual violence and other issues that impact them. I attached fliers in English and Spanish, and teens can apply through this bilingual English/Spanish application link or through the QR code in the fliers. Please spread the word to anyone who may know teens interested in the program! Applications are due Friday, September 29th.
• Our office provides free trainings for adults and youth on various topics related to domestic and sexual violence, healthy relationships and consent, including the HYPE project. You can learn more about the trainings and presentations available and submit a request here (or by emailing me).

TAG DAY 2023

2023 Tag Day is Saturday, September 16!

Support the Centreville High School Music Department!

 

Our Band, Choral and Orchestra students will be knocking on neighborhood doors throughout the Centreville HS pyramid asking for your support of the CVHS music department. The donations are used to purchase uniforms, instruments, equipment and first-class guest instructors. In case you are not home, our link to donate is https://tinyurl.com/CVHS-Tagday

 

Thank you for supporting the Centreville High School Music Department!

Public Safety Cadets: CVHS Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join the CVHS Athletic Boosters for the 2023-24 school year!  Purchase your Booster Pass now by clicking this link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/1050178?schoolId=VA24885_1

Your phone is your ticket!

Membership levels are:

Early Bird Single:  $80. 1 Pass.  ($100 beginning October 1st)

Family of 4:  $235. This includes 4 passes. 

Wildcat Club:  $260.  This includes 4 passes, preferred parking at football games and the opportunity to sit in the blue seats.  31 Memberships available this year.  Buttons and parking passes may be picked up at the Wildcat Welcome or the first Football Game. 

 

The CVHS Athletic Boosters are a 501c(3) organization that supports all sports at Centreville High School.  100% of funds raised return to our school for uniforms, equipment, facilities, and much more.

 

Your Booster pass allows you to attend over 70 regular season, non-tournament events during the entire school year. 

 

The 2023-24 school year is our first year offering digital passes.  The GoFan form system requires you to "check the boxes" to complete your order.  You do NOT have to volunteer with the Boosters to be a member.  However, we welcome all to participate in this volunteer organization. 

 

Once again, we are offering a Plus one add-on for families of 5 or more. Anyone who needs this pass or does not have a phone should contact Laura Poston at 703.346.7581 or email [email protected]. 

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

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Liberty Middle PTA

Providing students and parents with important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Happy Tuesday from your PTA!

PTA Meeting

Tomorrow Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 is our first PTA General Membership meeting. We will have a short business meeting with updates, budget approval, and financial review approval from 7pm-7:30pm. The presentation will start no later than 7:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Liberty Library. We hope to see you there.

Spirit Wear is Here!

We are happy to announce that we will be providing two different types of Spirit Wear campaigns. One will be onsite at upcoming events, similar to past shirts(blue/white). We have also launched an online campaign that incorporates Liberty’s new slogan (Forward Fearlessly). 

Here is the link to the new online campaign.  

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/LIBERTYMS

Membership Goal

Our membership drive is in full swing. This year we have set a membership goal of 150—–as of today, we have met 48% of our goal. If reached, schoolwide treats will be provided to all staff and students at the end of the first quarter, on November 3rd, 2023. Help us reach that goal today. Remember joining does not obligate you in any way to volunteer. The act of joining helps us meet our goals. Joining also helps us to provide vital support and programming to the students and staff. Click on the link to join today!

https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for Picture Day Volunteers. Thank you to the parents who have reached out and signed up to help with picture day. We are still seeking one more volunteer for September 11th, 2023. Please email Heather at [email protected] for more information.

Did you know you can check out all of our volunteer opportunities by visiting our website? Follow the link to see current volunteer requests.

https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/volunteer-needs/

Website

We are still working on adding more pages to this but here is the link for the most up-to-date information for PTA. 

https://libertylionspta.wordpress.com/ 

 

Thanks for your support!

-Your PTA Team

Quick Links:

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Connect with Us! Twitter Facebook

 

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Thursday, August 31st – Wear the colors of your favorite college sports team!
• Wednesday, September 6 - First PTA Meeting 7 PM (In-person)
• Thursday, September 7 - Back to School Night 6-8:15 PM
• Monday, September 11- After School Programs begin!

Spirit Day on Thursday, August 31st

This year “National College Colors Day” is on Friday, September 1st.  Since we are not in school on that day, we will celebrate on Thursday, August 31st.  Students can wear the colors of a favorite college sports team to show their support and loyalty as a fan.  Let’s show some school spirit!

Back to School Night: PTA Meeting: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 New Counselor:

I am happy to inform you that Ms. Rachel Lee has joined the Student Services team and will be the school counselor for the 7th grade and 8th grade Explorers team. She comes to us with enthusiasm and experience and was previously a counselor at West Springfield High School. Ms. Lee can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 703-988-8205.

Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA): Digital Resources: Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by FCPS. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System.

You can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

Device Activity Report for Parents

FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on the child’s assigned FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, directly to the verified parent or guardian at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. Sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal and log in anytime to see more details about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more about Lightspeed Monitoring and sign up for these services.

Laptop Distribution

Please be aware that students will be bringing home their school-assigned laptops on Monday, August 28th, and Tuesday, August 29th. They will be given a charger, and it is their responsibility to charge it overnight and bring in a fully charged computer the next day. Students are expected to be responsible for and respect the FCPS provided device. Lessons to support these expectations will be given on Wednesday, August 30th. More details about these expectations can be found on the Student Device Guidelines page.

 

If you have any further questions about technology use at Liberty, please contact Shane Zavala at [email protected] and Lisa Basta at [email protected].

NEW - Middle School Sports in FCPS

For the first time students can participate in two sports at the middle school level - Cross Country in the Fall and Outdoor Track in Spring of 2024.

Liberty's Cross Country coaches will be hosting an interest meeting during lunches on Wednesday, August 30th.  

Athletes must have a recent physical form signed by a doctor to participate (see the website below for access to the form and more information about the requirements to participate (the physical form is different than the VHSL form used at the high school level). 

• Season will begin the Week of September 11th with late buses available.
• Practices will be Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm - 3:30PM
• Our Coordinator and coaches are Taren Suraci and Varrie Smart, teachers at Liberty. 
• Cross Country Season is 6 weeks; 4 county-wide meets (9/30, 10/14, 10/21, & 10/28) 
• Transportation will be provided from the middle schools to the meets.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO THE FCPS WEBSITE 

After-School Begins September 

After-School 23-24 Flyer

The Liberty Middle School After-School is a program provided through a grant from the Fairfax County Government NCS division and FCPS.   

The Facts:

• Registration is required to attend (sent out with beginning of year forms)
• After-School runs Monday - Friday 2:25PM - 5:00PM
• Modified Late Bus Routes - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
• Cost - $0  (exception conference, organization and supply fees)
• Rolling start with activities; most will begin the week of 9/18; late buses will be available for Cross Country; Get 2 Green and academic activities the week of September 11th. 
• Year-at-a-glance, bus schedules, and more information will be available starting Monday, August 28th in the "All Family Schoology Course", "All Student Schoology Course", and will be sent out next week in a separate "News You Choose" from "Liberty Lions After-School".
• Schedule of Activities will not be firm until the week after Labor Day as we depend on staffing from teachers as well as outside hires to run our activities.

Please come to the Back to School Night After-School Session on Thursday, September 7th for more information about activities, sign ups, and more.   The PE Department: Physical Education Sweatshirts, Locks, and Uniforms:

The PE Department is excited for this school year and ready to work with your students to improve the health and wellness.  As an FYI, during physical education students will store their book bags in the locker room. All students are assigned a locker. To secure their book bag and supplies in their locker, students can purchase locks from the Liberty PE Department through MySchoolBucks. Also, students can purchase Liberty Middle School PE sweatshirts and the optional physical education uniform on MySchoolBucks. Students are not required to wear PE uniforms for class but must wear athletic clothes and sneakers.

• To purchase please go to MySchoolBucks and order by 1 September. 
• Sweatshirts, uniforms, and locks will be given out during PE classes after Labor Day.

• Students who receive free /reduced lunches can request a complimentary lock through their PE teacher.

Materials Review Committee:

We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.

Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.

Liberty Library Makerspace:

Our library makerspace could use a restock on items that students use often! Here are some of the items that we need:

• Crayola crayons (16-count)
• Crayola markers
• Duct tape
• Glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Masking tape
• Ballpoint pens
• Scotch tape

Feel free to reach out to our Liberty librarian, Maggie Wickham, with any questions: [email protected]. All donations can be brought to the main office or brought directly to the library.

Thank you for your support!

Liberty Middle School PTA

Happy Wednesday! Thank you to everyone who help support our first Spirit Night Fundraiser at Panera last week. We cannot do any of this without your support.  Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA. Our membership drive is in full swing. We have already reached over 45% of our goal this year. If you haven’t joined yet, it isn’t too late. Joining the PTA does not obligate you to volunteer.  Just the act of joining helps your student's school.  And remember this year we have added an extended family and community membership. Help us reach our goal of 150.

Follow the link to join: 

https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true 

 

Donations Needed!

CSS Program Needs:

 

Assorted chips

Takis Fuego

Hot Fries

Jellybeans

Gummy worms – Trollys Sour

Skittles

Swedish Fish

Milky Way Midnight

Twix

Cans of Soda

Gift cards to Roblox and Steam

Fast food restaurant gift cards (Panda Express, Panera, Chipotle, Chik-fil-A, McDonalds)

 

For questions, please email Heather at [email protected] 

 

Calling All Volunteers!

Check out the current volunteer needs:

1. September 11th and 12th, 2023 is Liberty’s picture day.  Four (4) volunteers are needed to help with picture day, two on each day from 7:30am-2pm.  If interested please email Heather at [email protected]

 

2. Do you like to read?  Want to help make a difference for students at Liberty?

     We are looking for six (6) parent volunteers willing to serve on our Materials Review      Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that they are appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.  Meetings will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual from 2:30pm-3:30pm once a month. Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.

Important Reminders:

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023: Our first PTA General Membership Meeting@ 7pm in the Liberty Library!  We will have a short membership meeting, followed by an important parent presentation presented by DawnBrower the Centreville Pyramid Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist.  She will be presenting on Signs and Trends: Teen Substance Use.

Thursday, September 7th, 2023- Back to School Night is from 6pm-8pm.  Come say hi at our PTA table.  We will have spirit wear on sale! 

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023-  Support the Music Department!  The Music Department will have their annual Chipotle Fundraiser.  Keep an eye out for more details and location and time.  

Follow the link to see our latest blog posts, information about PTA meetings, events, and so much more!

Liberty Middle School PTA Website

You can also follow us on facebook page:

 

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyLionsPTA

 

Questions please email us: 

 

[email protected]

 

Thanks,

Your PTA Team

Empowering Parents and Transforming Teens:

Are you struggling with your adolescent?  Please see the attached flyer for helpful strategies to use to help stop the arguing and to find ways to build your relationship.

 

Let me know if you have any questions…. Angie Huber, Liberty Social Worker   703-988-8222

2023 Parent Project Flyer (05) (2).pdf

Public Safety Cadets: CVHS Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join the CVHS Athletic Boosters for the 2023-24 school year!  Purchase your Booster Pass now by clicking this link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/1050178?schoolId=VA24885_1

Your phone is your ticket!

Membership levels are:

Early Bird Single:  $80. 1 Pass.  ($100 beginning October 1st)

Family of 4:  $235. This includes 4 passes. 

Wildcat Club:  $260.  This includes 4 passes, preferred parking at football games and the opportunity to sit in the blue seats.  31 Memberships available this year.  Buttons and parking passes may be picked up at the Wildcat Welcome or the first Football Game. 

 

The CVHS Athletic Boosters are a 501c(3) organization that supports all sports at Centreville High School.  100% of funds raised return to our school for uniforms, equipment, facilities, and much more.

 

Your Booster pass allows you to attend over 70 regular season, non-tournament events during the entire school year. 

 

The 2023-24 school year is our first year offering digital passes.  The GoFan form system requires you to "check the boxes" to complete your order.  You do NOT have to volunteer with the Boosters to be a member.  However, we welcome all to participate in this volunteer organization. 

 

Once again, we are offering a Plus one add-on for families of 5 or more. Anyone who needs this pass or does not have a phone should contact Laura Poston at 703.346.7581 or email [email protected]. 

Liberty Food and Clothing Closet:

Liberty has room for items in the parent resource center for families in need.  We can always use donations.  If you feel you can and would like to support this effort to help your neighbors, please see the list of needed items which is provided.  Thank you so much for your help!!!

List of things needed in Pantry and Clothes Closet.docx

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Thursday, August 24- Spirit Night (Panera Bread)
• Wednesday, September 6 - First PTA Meeting 7 PM (In-person)
• Thursday, September 7 - Back to School Night
• Monday, September 11- After School Programs begin!

Back to School Night: PTA Meeting: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Digital Resources: Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Teachers will use a variety of digital resources to help students learn during the 2023-24 school year. These digital resources have been checked and approved by FCPS. Please provide your consent for your student to use these resources through the Parent Digital Consent System.

You can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

Device Activity Report for Parents

FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on the child’s assigned FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, directly to the verified parent or guardian at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. Sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal and log in anytime to see more details about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours. Find out more about Lightspeed Monitoring and sign up for these services.

Laptop Distribution

Please be aware that students will be bringing home their school-assigned laptops on Monday, August 28th, and Tuesday, August 29th. They will be given a charger, and it is their responsibility to charge it overnight and bring in a fully charged computer the next day. Students are expected to be responsible for and respect the FCPS provided device. Lessons to support these expectations will be given on Wednesday, August 30th. More details about these expectations can be found on the Student Device Guidelines page.

 

If you have any further questions about technology use at Liberty, please contact Shane Zavala at [email protected] and Lisa Basta at [email protected].

PTA Spirit Night: Thursday, August 24, 2023 NEW - Middle School Sports in FCPS

For the first time students can participate in two sports at the middle school level - Cross Country in the Fall and Outdoor Track in Spring of 2024.

Liberty's Cross Country coaches will be hosting an interest meeting during lunches on Wednesday, August 30th.  

Athletes must have a recent physical form signed by a doctor to participate (see the website below for access to the form and more information about the requirements to participate (the physical form is different than the VHSL form used at the high school level). 

• Season will begin the Week of September 11th with late buses available.
• Practices will be Monday and Wednesday 2:30pm - 3:30PM
• Our Coordinator and coaches are Taren Suraci and Varrie Smart, teachers at Liberty. 
• Cross Country Season is 6 weeks; 4 county-wide meets (9/30, 10/14, 10/21, & 10/28) 
• Transportation will be provided from the middle schools to the meets.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO THE FCPS WEBSITE 

After-School Begins September 

After-School 23-24 Flyer

The Liberty Middle School After-School is a program provided through a grant from the Fairfax County Government NCS division and FCPS.   

The Facts:

• Registration is required to attend (sent out with beginning of year forms)
• After-School runs Monday - Friday 2:25PM - 5:00PM
• Modified Late Bus Routes - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
• Cost - $0  (exception conference, organization and supply fees)
• Rolling start with activities; most will begin the week of 9/18; late buses will be available for Cross Country; Get 2 Green and academic activities the week of September 11th. 
• Year-at-a-glance, bus schedules, and more information will be available starting Monday, August 28th in the "All Family Schoology Course", "All Student Schoology Course", and will be sent out next week in a separate "News You Choose" from "Liberty Lions After-School".
• Schedule of Activities will not be firm until the week after Labor Day as we depend on staffing from teachers as well as outside hires to run our activities.

Please come to the Back to School Night After-School Session on Thursday, September 7th for more information about activities, sign ups, and more.   The PE Department: Physical Education Sweatshirts, Locks, and Uniforms:

The PE Department is excited for this school year and ready to work with your students to improve the health and wellness.  As an FYI, during physical education students will store their book bags in the locker room. All students are assigned a locker. To secure their book bag and supplies in their locker, students can purchase locks from the Liberty PE Department through MySchoolBucks. Also, students can purchase Liberty Middle School PE sweatshirts and the optional physical education uniform on MySchoolBucks. Students are not required to wear PE uniforms for class but must wear athletic clothes and sneakers.

• To purchase please go to MySchoolBucks and order by 1 September. 
• Sweatshirts, uniforms, and locks will be given out during PE classes after Labor Day.

• Students who receive free /reduced lunches can request a complimentary lock through their PE teacher.

Materials Review Committee:

We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.

Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.

Liberty Library Makerspace:

Our library makerspace could use a restock on items that students use often! Here are some of the items that we need:

• Crayola crayons (16-count)
• Crayola markers
• Duct tape
• Glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Masking tape
• Ballpoint pens
• Scotch tape

Feel free to reach out to our Liberty librarian, Maggie Wickham, with any questions: [email protected]. All donations can be brought to the main office or brought directly to the library.

Thank you for your support!

Kiss and Ride Procedures:

Parents should enter and exit from the entrance closest to Compton Road.  Please follow the signs and directions of school staff. Students may exit their vehicles starting at 7:10AM.

Please remember SAFETY and PATIENCE when dropping off (7:10AM) or picking up your student in the Kiss and Ride loop. In the mornings, please do not pull to the inside and pass cars as students are getting out. If there is a slow or stalled vehicle, a staff member will direct you around when it is safe to do so. 30 seconds seems like forever when you are in a rush. If possible, your student may walk or ride the bus.  

 

In the afternoons, drivers may line up in the kiss and ride circle. Students will be dismissed at 2:15 and report to the kiss and ride circle. Staff will direct cars out safely, as soon as the student is in the car. Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation!

Liberty Middle School PTA

Thank you to everyone that came to Liberty Live last week and stopped by the PTA table to say hello. We loved seeing so many new and returning faces. We are excited about the new school year and all the things we have planned for students, staff, and the community. Things like Art Reflections contests, Parent Presentations, Spirit Nights, and so much more! 

We cannot do any of this without your support.  Thank you to everyone who has joined the PTA. Our membership drive is in full swing. We have already reached over 30% of our goal this year. If you haven’t joined yet, it isn’t too late. Joining the PTA does not obligate you to volunteer.  Just the act of joining helps your student's school.  And remember this year we have added an extended family and community membership. Help us reach our goal of 150. Follow the link to join: https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

We are happy to announce we are working hard to improve our website. While we continue to make improvements to our site, you can still visit it to keep up to date on PTA happenings. Follow the link to see our latest blog posts, information about PTA meetings, events, and so much more!

Liberty Middle School PTA Website

Important Reminders:

• Thursday, August 24th, 2023: Our first Spirit Night is coming up fast-this Thursday from 4pm-8pm. See the flyer attached.
• Wednesday, September 6th, 2023: Our first PTA General Membership Meeting@ 7pm in the Liberty Library!  We will have a special guest speaker with important information for parents.  

For more information visit us on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyLionsPTA

Questions please email us: 

[email protected] 

Thanks,

Your PTA Team

Public Safety Cadets: CVHS Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

Join the CVHS Athletic Boosters for the 2023-24 school year!  Purchase your Booster Pass now by clicking this link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/1050178?schoolId=VA24885_1

Your phone is your ticket!

Membership levels are:

Early Bird Single:  $80. 1 Pass.  ($100 beginning October 1st)

Family of 4:  $235. This includes 4 passes. 

Wildcat Club:  $260.  This includes 4 passes, preferred parking at football games and the opportunity to sit in the blue seats.  31 Memberships available this year.  Buttons and parking passes may be picked up at the Wildcat Welcome or the first Football Game. 

 

The CVHS Athletic Boosters are a 501c(3) organization that supports all sports at Centreville High School.  100% of funds raised return to our school for uniforms, equipment, facilities, and much more.

 

Your Booster pass allows you to attend over 70 regular season, non-tournament events during the entire school year. 

 

The 2023-24 school year is our first year offering digital passes.  The GoFan form system requires you to "check the boxes" to complete your order.  You do NOT have to volunteer with the Boosters to be a member.  However, we welcome all to participate in this volunteer organization. 

 

Once again, we are offering a Plus one add-on for families of 5 or more. Anyone who needs this pass or does not have a phone should contact Laura Poston at 703.346.7581 or email [email protected]. 

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Thursday, August 17 - Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation
• Thursday, August 17- Liberty Live: Open House
• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School! Welcome Back Lions!
• Tuesday, September 6 - First PTA Meeting
• Thursday, September 7 - Back to School Night

 

Monday, August 21 - First Day of School! Welcome Back Lions! Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation:

Liberty’s "Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation" will be held on Thursday, August 17th for ALL 7th-grade students and any 8th-grade students who are NEW to Liberty. The orientation is for students only and runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Upon arrival at Liberty, students will receive their schedules and then will follow to meet their teachers. 

Transportation for the orientation will be provided by FCPS school buses from feeder elementary schools. The schedule is as follows:

Bull Run Elementary- 8:30 am 

Centreville Elementary- 8:40 am

Centre Ridge Elementary- 8:40 am

Colin Powell- 8:40 am

Union Mill Elementary- 8:45 am 

Students participating in bus transportation will arrive back at their feeder school from 12:00-12:15 pm.

 

You may also drop your student off in Kiss and Ride at Liberty and pick up there as well.

(Please do not drop off before 8:50 am.)

Liberty Live: Open House:

The "Liberty Live: Open House" will be held on Thursday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for ALL Liberty students (including returning 8th graders) and their families. Liberty Live is an open house format for you to come when you can. This is an excellent opportunity for new families to start the process of becoming acquainted with Liberty Middle School. Stay tuned for more information on Back to School events.

Back to School Information:

• Parent Forms:

All five (5) REQUIRED beginning of the school year forms are included here and will be on the Liberty Middle School website at this link: https://libertyms.fcps.edu/SchoolOpening

1. Online Verification Update (Use ParentVue to access “Open Online Registration”)
2. Parental Permission for SOL Retake Form
3. After-School Registration Form 23-24 (academic support, sports, music, and activities)
4. Digital Consent  (Accessible August 11)
5. Intent to Ride School Bus  (Use ParentVue to access the form)

 

• Online Verification Update (OVU):

All required school forms are now available through ParentVUE! The Online Verification Update (OVU) packet will allow parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations)  Enrolling parents will be able to access OVU through their SIS ParentVUE account.  

• ParentVUE:

To get help with setting up your ParentVUE account please, contact Victoria Reyes with Student Services at [email protected]

• Student Supply List:

The Student Supply List link is on the Liberty Middle School website.

For assistance with supplies and backpacks, please contact Victoria Reyes with Student Services at [email protected]

• Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R):

SR&R Signature Sheet will be due after students review the SR&R policies at school.

• Transportation:

Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year will be sent to families via email directly from the Office of Transportation.

• IMPORTANT DATES:
  • Thursday, August 17- Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (NEW students only)
  • Thursday, August 17- Liberty Live: Open House, 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. (ALL students and families)
  • Thursday, September 7 – Back to School Night, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Kiss and Ride Procedures

Parents should enter and exit from the entrance closest to Compton Road.  Please follow the signs and directions of school staff. Students may exit their vehicles starting at 7:10AM.

Please remember SAFETY and PATIENCE when dropping off (7:10AM) or picking up your student in the Kiss and Ride loop. In the mornings, please do not pull to the inside and pass cars as students are getting out. If there is a slow or stalled vehicle, a staff member will direct you around when it is safe to do so. 30 seconds seems like forever when you are in a rush. If possible, your student may walk or ride the bus.  

 

In the afternoons, drivers may line up in the kiss and ride circle. Students will be dismissed at 2:15 and report to the kiss and ride circle. Staff will direct cars out safely, as soon as the student is in the car. Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation!

Liberty Middle School PTA Happy Wednesday and Welcome Back Liberty Students and Families!

SO MUCH FUN IS COMING YOUR WAY THIS YEAR!!

Art Reflections Contest,

Essay Contest,

Candy Grams,

End of the Year Celebrations,

And More!

 

We are so excited to be working with you all to help make Liberty MS a positive, welcoming, and inclusive community for our students, staff, and families. 

 

This summer, your PTA Team has been busy planning ways to help support both staff and students during the school year. We have some exciting new programs we are bringing to Liberty this year.  We cannot do any of this work without each of you. We need everyone's help to be able to offer programs for students, provide staff support, and give opportunities to help engage our Liberty families. One of the biggest ways to help us achieve this is to join the PTA. 

 

This year we have three membership levels: staff, parents, and community/extended family. If you are interested in joining please click on the link: https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true . Please also share this link with your own friends and family and encourage them to join too! Every little bit helps. And the more members we have the more we can offer to students, staff, and the school. 

 

Don't forget to come by the PTA table at Liberty Live this Thursday from 3pm-5pm. We will have information about the upcoming school year we have planned for our students, staff, and the entire Liberty MS community. You can find out ways you can get involved and can help. 

 

Upcoming Dates:

August 17th-Liberty Live 3pm-5pm

August 24th- PTA First Spirit Night at Panera see flyer below.

September 6th- 7pm come join us for the PTA

 

We are excited to be back and look forward to seeing you soon!

-Your PTA Team-

For more information visit us on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyLionsPTA

Questions please email us: 

[email protected] 

Website Update:  We are working hard to update our PTA website for you.  Keep an eye out for information on the updated website. 

 

PTA First Spirit Night: Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

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The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Thursday, August 17 - Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation
• Thursday, August 17- Liberty Live: Open House
• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School! Welcome Back Lions!
• Tuesday, September 6 - First PTA Meeting
• Wednesday, September 7 - Back to School Night

Back to School Information:

• Parent Forms:

All five (5) REQUIRED beginning of the school year forms are included here and will be on the Liberty Middle School website at this link: https://libertyms.fcps.edu/SchoolOpening

1. Online Verification Update (Use ParentVue to access “Open Online Registration”)
2. Parental Permission for SOL Retake Form
3. After-School Registration Form 23-24 (academic support, sports, music, and activities)
4. Digital Consent  (Accessible August 11)
5. Intent to Ride School Bus  (Use ParentVue to access the form)

 

• Online Verification Update (OVU):

All required school forms are now available through ParentVUE! The Online Verification Update (OVU) packet will allow parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations)  Enrolling parents will be able to access OVU through their SIS ParentVUE account.  

• ParentVUE:

To get help with setting up your ParentVUE account please, contact Victoria Reyes with Student Services at [email protected]

• Student Supply List:

The Student Supply List link is on the Liberty Middle School website.

For assistance with supplies and backpacks, please contact Victoria Reyes with Student Services at [email protected]

• Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R):

SR&R Signature Sheet will be due after students review the SR&R policies at school.

• Transportation:

Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year will be sent to families via email directly from the Office of Transportation.

• IMPORTANT DATES:
  • Thursday, August 17- Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (NEW students only)
  • Thursday, August 17- Liberty Live: Open House, 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. (ALL students and families)
  • Thursday, September 7 – Back to School Night, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation:

Liberty’s "Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation" will be held on Thursday, August 17th for ALL 7th-grade students and any 8th-grade students who are NEW to Liberty. The orientation is for students only and runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Upon arrival at Liberty, students will receive their schedules and then will follow to meet their teachers. 

Transportation for the orientation will be provided by FCPS school buses from feeder elementary schools. The schedule is as follows:

Bull Run Elementary- 8:30 am 

Centreville Elementary- 8:40 am

Centre Ridge Elementary- 8:40 am

Colin Powell- 8:40 am

Union Mill Elementary- 8:45 am 

You may also drop your student off in Kiss and Ride at Liberty and pick up there as well. 

(Please do not drop off before 8:50 am.)

Liberty Live: Open House:

The "Liberty Live: Open House" will be held on Thursday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for ALL Liberty students (including returning 8th graders) and their families. Liberty Live is an open house format for you to come when you can. This is an excellent opportunity for new families to start the process of becoming acquainted with Liberty Middle School. Stay tuned for more information on Back to School events.

Liberty Middle School PTA Join the Parent Teacher Association Partner with us to support your child's school community. We will have a table at Liberty Live August 17th for information and membership. Join now? Click the link below to sign up!

 

Liberty Middle School PTA Membership

  Upcoming PTA Activities:

• August 17th- Liberty Live:
  • Come by the PTA table at Liberty Live. You can join, find out activities planned for the year, and sign-up for volunteer opportunities. 

 

• August 24th- Spirit Night:
  • Join us for Spirit Night at Panera Bread. More information to come  *This is a PTA fundraiser with funds going to programs and activities for the Liberty MS community. 

 

• September 6th-PTA Meeting:
  • Come join us for our first PTA meeting of the new school year. (More information to come)

 

We are excited to be back and look forward to seeing you soon!

 

For more information on the Liberty PTA

please visit us at Liberty Middle School PTA Website

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Thursday, August 17 - Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation
• Thursday, August 17- Liberty Live: Open House
• Monday, August 21 - First Day of School! Welcome Back Lions!
• Tuesday, September 6 - First PTA Meeting
• Wednesday, September 7 - Back to School Night

Back to School Information:

• Parent Forms:

All five (5) REQUIRED beginning of the school year forms are included here and will be on the Liberty Middle School website at this link: https://libertyms.fcps.edu/SchoolOpening

1. Online Verification Update (Use ParentVue to access “Open Online Registration”)
2. Parental Permission for SOL Retake Form
3. After-School Registration Form 23-24 (academic support, sports, music, and activities)
4. Digital Consent  (Accessible August 7)
5. Intent to Ride School Bus  (Use ParentVue to access the form)

 

• Online Verification Update (OVU):

All required school forms are now available through ParentVUE! The Online Verification Update (OVU) packet will allow parents to review and update phone numbers, emergency contacts and health information (such as health conditions and immunizations)  Enrolling parents will be able to access OVU through their SIS ParentVUE account.  

• ParentVUE:

To get help with setting up your ParentVUE account please, contact Victoria Reyes with Student Services at [email protected]

• Student Supply List:

The Student Supply List link is on the Liberty Middle School website.

For assistance with supplies and backpacks, please contact Victoria Reyes with Student Services at [email protected]

• Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R):

SR&R Signature Sheet will be due after students review the SR&R policies at school.

• Transportation:

Bus routes for the 2023-2024 school year will be sent to families via email directly from the Office of Transportation.

• IMPORTANT DATES:
  • Thursday, August 17- Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (NEW students only)
  • Thursday, August 17- Liberty Live: Open House, 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. (ALL students and families)
  • Thursday, September 7 – Back to School Night, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation:

Liberty’s "Leap into Liberty: New Student Orientation" will be held on Thursday, August 17th for ALL 7th-grade students and any 8th-grade students who are NEW to Liberty. The orientation is for students only and runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Upon arrival at Liberty, students will receive their schedules and then will follow to meet their teachers. 

Transportation for the orientation will be provided by FCPS school buses from feeder elementary schools. The schedule is as follows:

Bull Run Elementary- 8:30 am 

Centreville Elementary- 8:40 am

Centre Ridge Elementary- 8:40 am

Colin Powell- 8:40 am

Union Mill Elementary- 8:45 am 

You may also drop your student off in Kiss and Ride at Liberty and pick up there as well. 

(Please do not drop off before 8:50 am.)

Liberty Live: Open House:

The "Liberty Live: Open House" will be held on Thursday, August 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for ALL Liberty students (including returning 8th graders) and their families. Liberty Live is an open house format for you to come when you can. This is an excellent opportunity for new families to start the process of becoming acquainted with Liberty Middle School. Stay tuned for more information on Back to School events.

Liberty Middle School PTA Join the Parent Teacher Association Partner with us to support your child's school community. We will have a table at Liberty Live August 17th for information and membership. Join now? Click the link below to sign up!

 

Liberty Middle School PTA Membership

  Upcoming PTA Activities:

• August 17th- Liberty Live:
  • Come by the PTA table at Liberty Live. You can join, find out activities planned for the year, and sign-up for volunteer opportunities. 

 

• August 24th- Spirit Night:
  • Join us for Spirit Night at Panera Bread. More information to come  *This is a PTA fundraiser with funds going to programs and activities for the Liberty MS community. 

 

• September 6th-PTA Meeting:
  • Come join us for our first PTA meeting of the new school year. (More information to come)

 

We are excited to be back and look forward to seeing you soon!

 

For more information on the Liberty PTA

please visit us at Liberty Middle School PTA Website

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us!

 

Facebook

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

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The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, June 15-  8th Grade End of the School Year Celebration
• Friday, June 16- Last Day and Early Release 

Liberty Middle School Summer Office Hours: 

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

Student Laptop and Charger Collection

Student laptop and charger collection took place on the 12th and 13th. If your student still has a Liberty laptop and/or charger at home please send it in with your student tomorrow, June 15th. They need to bring it to B112.

If your student is taking a summer class they can keep the laptop until the class is finished and it needs to be returned to Liberty.

The majority of students turned in chargers, but over 190 are still missing. Please look around your house for any charger with a large number written on it. Any lost charger needs to be replaced so we have enough for the 2023-24 school year. The cost is $41 (recent price increase from Dell) and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. 

Please email Lisa Basta [email protected] if you have any questions.

Online Tutoring Tutor Services Summer 23'

Students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during summer 2023.  Students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools and services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation. 

EOSY Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. (June 16 @ 12:15 pm) Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on  the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

 

If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Loris Sarabamoun at 703-988-8110, or your school public health nurse, Kathleen Boyd, at 703-712-9037.

Thank you for your cooperation and have a great summer."                                

Student Intention for Next School Year (2023-2024)

We are preparing for the 2023-2024 school year, and we would like to ask for your assistance. To help plan for our staffing needs, we ask that each family complete the Student Intention for Next School Year (2023-2024). Please use the following link and answer a few questions regarding your student’s enrollment status for next year. https://forms.gle/ULVtZvMzsqJuv4uP6

Liberty Middle School Arts Showcase:

Liberty Middle School art students have developed their creative voices, learned and mastered techniques and skills, and tackled creative problem solving. Below is a showcase of their work:

 

https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/liberty-m-s-arts/home

Centreville Boys Basketball Camp  Food and Nutrition Services Career: Liberty Food and Clothing Pantry:

Many of you probably know that we have a food and clothing pantry at Liberty MS.  We use this area for numerous different needs for families and students. If you would like to donate, the items needed are below.

Click here for a list of food and items we will need for our pantry!

Food Resources from FCPS:

For the most up to date information on meal distribution locations and schedule, please click the link below!

FCPS Meal Distribution

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources:

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Connect with Us! Twitter    

 

LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

After-School Program Specialist: Sandy Donlon | [email protected]

L-R Sandy Donlon, Jennifer Filsinger, Adam Erbrecht, Greg Hall, Sarah Letina, Renee Pete

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181

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The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, June 14-  8th Grade End of the School Year Celebration
• Friday, June 16- Last Day and Early Release 

PTA: 8th Grade End of the School Year Celebration Wednesday, June 14th  Please sign up below:

Donations:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45A4AE2FA4F58-donations 

Volunteers: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-liberty2#/

 

Thank you for supporting our Liberty MS Community!

Your PTA Team

Student Laptop and Charger Collection

Student laptop and charger collection will take place during PE on June 12th and 13th. If your student is enrolled in a FCPS class or program and need a laptop, they can keep their Liberty laptop until the program is finished. All laptops need to be returned to Liberty at the end of the program.  If your student will not be in school on the 12th or 13th please have the student bring their laptop and charger to B112 before their last day of school. 

If your student lost their charger they need to purchase a replacement prior to collection. Any lost charger needs to be replaced so we have enough for the 2023-24 school year. The cost is $41.39 (recently updated by Dell) and can be purchased through MySchoolBucks.

 

Please email Lisa Basta [email protected] if you have any questions.

EOSY Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. (June 16 @ 12:15 pm) Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on  the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

 

If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Loris Sarabamoun at 703-988-8110, or your school public health nurse, Kathleen Boyd, at 703-712-9037.

Thank you for your cooperation and have a great summer."                                

Student Intention for Next School Year (2023-2024)

We are preparing for the 2023-2024 school year, and we would like to ask for your assistance. To help plan for our staffing needs, we ask that each family complete the Student Intention for Next School Year (2023-2024). Please use the following link and answer a few questions regarding your student’s enrollment status for next year. https://forms.gle/ULVtZvMzsqJuv4uP6

The Global Classroom Project

The Global Classroom Project (GCP) offers a unique opportunity to explore similarities and differences with students from another country. The goal of the project is to use Portrait of a Graduate Skills to tackle the UN Sustainability Goals (SDG’s). For our project, we focused on using global and ethical citizenship, goal-setting, and resilience. Students used these skills to advance one of the following goals:  

1.  Sustainable cities and communities
2. Responsible consumption and production, and
3. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Students first built authentic connections with their partner classroom—asking them questions and creating videos for them to comment on. The culmination of the project was creating a ‘Civic Action Proposal’ where students create a plan to take meaningful actions to improve their local communities. Through this project students learned how diverse perspectives are critical during the problem-solving process. 

 

Learn more at our school's website:

https://libertyms.fcps.edu/academics/global-classroom-project

 

FBLA MS Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener 

Students in grades 3-12 took the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in March. The SEL Screener reports will be mailed directly to families in the next week. This website includes both the Parent Report as well as a Family Guide to support you in understanding results and ideas for talking with your student about their results. Both are available in multiple languages. To learn more about SEL and how we support students at school and at home please see the FCPS SEL website. Please reach out to our school counselors, school psychologist or school social worker with any questions.

Order the Liberty Yearbook:

Tie a string on your finger • snap a rubber band on your wrist • record it in your phone • write a note on a post-it • jot it down on your calendar • repeat it like a mantra • do whatever you have to do, just don’t forget to…

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

The price is $20. Supplies are limited—ordering now will ensure you receive a yearbook at distribution time in June.

The online Order Center has closed but yearbooks can still be purchased with cash or check ($20) given to Ms. Orr in room B126.

https://libertyms.fcps.edu/

If you prefer to pay with a check or cash, please drop off your payment to Mrs. Orr in room B126 at Liberty Middle School. Make checks payable to Liberty Middle School.

If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Orr/Yearbook Advisor at [email protected]

Centreville Boys Basketball Camp  Free Student Bus Pass Program: Food and Nutrition Services Career: CVHS Wildcat Athletic Boosters: Free and Reduced-Price Meals:  Learn more about the criteria and process to apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.

If you have children eligible for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee (e.g classes with a student fee).

To learn more and apply online click here : Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)

The free and reduced-price meals application also includes a section where you provide consent to share information allowing FCPS staff (School Principal, school counselors and other FCPS program staff) to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.

Information received by FCPS staff will only be used for the purposes described in the application.

Liberty Food and Clothing Pantry:

Many of you probably know that we have a food and clothing pantry at Liberty MS.  We use this area for numerous different needs for families and students.  If you would like to donate, the items needed are below.

Click here for a list of food and items we will need for our pantry!

Food Resources from FCPS:

For the most up to date information on meal distribution locations and schedule, please click the link below!

FCPS Meal Distribution

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at [email protected]

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

Helpful Resources:

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

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LMS Administrative Team

Principal: Adam Erbrecht  |  [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall |  [email protected] 

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina |  [email protected]

Director of Student Services: Renee Pete |  [email protected]

After-School Program Specialist: Sandy Donlon | [email protected]

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Liberty Middle PTA

Providing students and parents with important updates and report of events happening at LMS.

Hello Liberty MS Community! Check out the upcoming happenings with the PTA this month...

 

Upcoming Activities

8th Grade End of the School Celebration Event- June 14th during the school day. We will be sending out signups for this event.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Would you like to see the opportunity for students to participate in a spelling bee that could lead to a chance to go to the National Scripps Spelling Bee next year? Or what about a Liberty Art Reflections Contest that would lead to a chance to compete at the Regional Art Contest for your student? These are just two of the opportunities we would like to bring to our students next year.  We will like to run so many programs for the students next year.  In order to be able to provide students with these types of programs and more, we need to have an executive board. 

We are holding open floor (self-nominations) for all board positions starting today through the Thursday, June 8th, 2023. This includes President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Additional spots include VP of Membership and VP of Ways&Means  

 If you are a current member of the Liberty PTA and would be interested in serving on our executive board and would like to self-nominate, here is your chance.  Not a current member of the PTA but are interested in serving, just make sure to go to our membership link to join today to be eligible(see below).  

To self-nominate, please email both our current Treasurer and VP of Ways&Means an email stating your interest in self-nominating for the board position role you would like to serve in.  Make sure to put the following in the subject line of your email: Floor Nominations for 2023-2024 Board Positions.  

Remember, if interested, email both our Treasurer and  VP of Ways&Means at: [email protected]  and [email protected]  no later than this Thursday, June 8th, 2023 to be placed on the ballot.  An electronic ballot will be going out this weekend for voting.  

If you want to serve but are not a current member, please make sure to go to this link to signup: Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

 

Thank you for supporting our Liberty MS Community!

 

Your PTA Team

Quick Links:

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

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6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181