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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, January  16- Curriculum Night
• Friday, January 17- CVHS Visit for Rising 9th Presentation 
• Monday, January 20- School Closed - (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) 
• Wednesday, January 29- School Closed (Teacher Workday)

Liberty Middle School PTA     ♥♥ Thank you LMS families for supporting our school yesterday at the Taco Bamba Spirit Night! ♥♥   IMPORTANT:

• There is NO JANUARY PTA MEETING- See you in February!
• Due to low interest our Paint Night Event (1/17/24) is CANCELLED.

Not a PTA Member Yet? Click to join the PTA today Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: After-School Program:

 

We are happy to welcome back our After-School Specialist, Sandy Donlon, after an extended leave from Liberty.  For information about the Liberty After-School Program, please reach out to her at [email protected] or 703-988-8230.  There will be a separate After-School “News You Choose” going out next week to families sharing the 2nd Semester(3rd quarter) schedules, information about our MS Sports Track and Field program, and exciting news about activities and events happening in the next semester. 

This week in After-School…

• 1/13 – 1/5 – Regular Programming
• Thursday, January 16 – NO After-School or Late Buses to accommodate the preparations for ’25-‘26 Curriculum Night.
• Friday, January 17th -  NO After-School or Late Buses  in advance of a 3 day weekend
• Monday, January 20th – MLK Day Holiday
• Tuesday, January 28th – No After-School Program, End of Quarter
• Wednesday, January 29th – Student Holiday-Teacher Work Day

LMS Curriculum Night

Hello Rising 7th and 8th Liberty Middle Families,

You are invited to join us for our Curriculum Night on Thursday, January 16, 2025.  This is a great opportunity to learn about course offerings and the course selection process as students prepare to select classes for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see attached flyer below for schedule information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Gradebook:

Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. 

Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVueLearn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child. 

MLK, Jr. Day of Service:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (“MLK Day”), observed in the United States on the third Monday in January each year, is a day to honor and reflect upon the immense contributions of Dr. King to the civil rights movement. It is a time to remember his dream of equality, justice, and unity, and to engage in meaningful discussions about the ongoing struggle for civil rights and social justice in the United States and around the world.

 

MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. During the last two decades, the MLK Day of Service has grown, and its impact is increasing as more Americans embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities.

Students should have the opportunity to engage in meaningful and enduring learning experiences that delve into the profound legacy and tireless advocacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The materials provided below encompass a range of content resources and activities that can be integrated into existing curriculum or used to design fresh educational experiences for your students.

Essential Questions to Consider:

• What are the challenges and obstacles faced by those who advocate for civil rights and a pursuit of justice and equality where there is resistance?
• How can individuals today contribute to furthering the goals of Dr. King in terms of racial and educational equity, equality, freedom and justice?
• In what ways does the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. intersect with other social justice movements, including those related to gender and economic justice?
• What challenges and issues related to racial equality and justice persist in the United States and globally, and what strategies can be employed to address them?

Additional Resources:

• Glossary of Nonviolence (The King Center)

• The "Mountaintop" Speech (Vimeo)

• I Have a Dream Speech (Vimeo)

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (National Park Service)

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (National Park Service)

Service Learning:

Volunteer Fairfax will be facilitating a community conversation and an in-person day of service event on Saturday, January 25th at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church. Current details for this event can be found here.

Liberty Staff Winter Celebration:

Special thank you to the Liberty Community and our PTA for helping us celebrate our Liberty Staff this winter. 

 

 

Kiss and Ride:

Kiss and Ride Procedures with Updates

Parents, please be patient with kiss and ride. We are experiencing some of our largest numbers ever with kiss and ride. In the mornings, please pull all the way around to the last kiss and ride sign that tells you to stop. This allows us to unload several cars at once instead of only a few when cars stop in the middle of the loop. Give other cars time and wait for them to pull out. This means do not pass on the inside lane. Staff will direct you around slow or stalled cars. Safety is our #1 priority.

 

**Starting in January after the break, we will start letting students out at 7:08. Students are to go to door #8 to enter the building.**

 

General Procedures for Kiss and Ride

Parents should enter and exit from the entrance closest to Compton Road. The bus entrance is for buses, not kiss and ride. Please follow the signs and directions of school staff. Students may exit their vehicles starting at 7:08AM.

Please remember SAFETY and PATIENCE when dropping off (7:08AM) 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 Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• December 23 - January 3 - School Closed (Winter Break)
• Wednesday, January 8- Rising 7th and 8th Curriculum Night 
• Friday, January 17- CVHS 8th Grade Field Trip 

  Liberty Middle School offices will be closed for Winter Break December 23 - January 3 Kiss and Ride:

Kiss and Ride Procedures with Updates

Parents, please be patient with kiss and ride. We are experiencing some of our largest numbers ever with kiss and ride. In the mornings, please pull all the way around to the last kiss and ride sign that tells you to stop. This allows us to unload several cars at once instead of only a few when cars stop in the middle of the loop. Give other cars time and wait for them to pull out. This means do not pass on the inside lane. Staff will direct you around slow or stalled cars. Safety is our #1 priority.

 

**Starting in January after the break, we will start letting students out at 7:08. Students are to go to door #8 to enter the building.**

 

General Procedures for Kiss and Ride

Parents should enter and exit from the entrance closest to Compton Road. The bus entrance is for buses, not kiss and ride. Please follow the signs and directions of school staff. Students may exit their vehicles starting at 7:08AM.

Please remember SAFETY and PATIENCE when dropping off (7:08AM) 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!

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip (8TH GRADE ONLY)

On Friday, January 17th 8th Grade students will be visiting Centreville High School for an Academic Advising Field Trip. Students will be taking a building tour, hearing about 9th Grade course options and attending an Electives Fair and an Activities Fair. ​​​​​​​In order to participate in the Field Trip a Parent/Guardian must complete the online permission slip:

LINK TO COMPLETE ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP

 

If you are unable to complete or access the online form please contact Raychal Hart [email protected].

Thank you!

Liberty Middle School PTA Thank you to the many families that participated in Drive-in Movie Night Last Week and Supported LMS at the Domino Spirit Night Yesterday!

 

Department of the Month: Specialist

Please consider supporting our great educators this month by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:

• Maggie Wickham's Wish List: Librarian
• Holly Taylor's Classroom Wish List: Orchestra
• Namju Chong's Classroom Wish List: Korean Teacher

Events coming up: Color Street Fundraiser:

20% of sales will be donated to the LMS PTA! Shop under the Beaty Social: LMS PTA Fundraiser. Click here to shop.

This fundraiser is brought to you by Michelle Winston, Independent Color Street Stylist, LMS parent, and PTA volunteer.

  Taco Bamba Spirit Night in Fairfax, Braddock Rd: Tuesday January 14, 2025

Dine-in: Mention "GIVE20" or Liberty Middle School when ordering

Take-out: Order online and use code "GIVE20" at checkout

  Save the Date for our Paint Night Event: January 17, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. Price is $35/person

Come with the whole family or drop off your children with us!

Reserve your spot by signing -up today!

  PTA Meeting: ATTENTION: There will be NO DECEMBER PTA MEETING- See you in January!   Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: After-School Program: There will be no After-School 12/19 and 12/20. Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• December 23 - January 3 - School Closed (Winter Break)
• Wednesday, January 8- Rising 7th and 8th Curriculum Night 
• Friday, January 17- CVHS 8th Grade Field Trip 

Want To Support Our Teachers? 

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to show our appreciation for the amazing teachers here at Liberty Middle School! To send them off with gratitude, we are hosting a Teachers Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 19th. This event is a chance for us to express our thanks and celebrate all their hard work before we meet again in January.

To make this event even more special, we are inviting families to donate gift cards to be raffled off during the gathering. Any amount, starting as low as $5, would be greatly appreciated. Your contributions will allow us to offer a fun and thoughtful gesture of appreciation to our dedicated staff of 102 teachers.

Please drop off gift cards at the main office or send them with your student in a sealed envelope to be delivered to the main office by Monday, December 16th.

Suggested Gift Cards: 

• Starbucks

• Amazon 

• Kindle

• Target

• Chickfila

• Chipotle

• Dunkin Donuts

• Macy’s

• Michael’s

• Hobby Lobby

• Cinemark

• Regal

• Walmart

• Crumbl

• Any local eateries

• Visa, Master, American Express

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to giving back to our incredible teachers.

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip (8TH GRADE ONLY)

On Friday, January 17th 8th Grade students will be visiting Centreville High School for an Academic Advising Field Trip. Students will be taking a building tour, hearing about 9th Grade course options and attending an Electives Fair and an Activities Fair. ​​​​​​​In order to participate in the Field Trip a Parent/Guardian must complete the online permission slip:

LINK TO COMPLETE ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP

 

If you are unable to complete or access the online form please contact Raychal Hart [email protected].

Thank you!

Liberty Middle School PTA Thank you to the many families that participated in Drive-in Movie Night Last Week and Supported LMS at the Domino Spirit Night Yesterday!

 

Department of the Month: Specialist

Please consider supporting our great educators this month by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:

• Maggie Wickham's Wish List: Librarian
• Holly Taylor's Classroom Wish List: Orchestra
• Namju Chong's Classroom Wish List: Korean Teacher

Events coming up: Color Street Fundraiser:

20% of sales will be donated to the LMS PTA! Shop under the Beaty Social: LMS PTA Fundraiser. Click here to shop.

This fundraiser is brought to you by Michelle Winston, Independent Color Street Stylist, LMS parent, and PTA volunteer.

  Taco Bamba Spirit Night in Fairfax, Braddock Rd: Tuesday January 14, 2025

Dine-in: Mention "GIVE20" or Liberty Middle School when ordering

Take-out: Order online and use code "GIVE20" at checkout

  ATTENTION: There will be NO DECEMBER PTA MEETING- See you in January! Save the Date for our Paint Night Event: January 17, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. Price is $35/person

Come with the whole family or drop off your children with us!

Reserve your spot by signing -up today!

 

Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: After-School Program: There will be no After-School 12/19 and 12/20. Liberty FBLA Food & Clothing Drive: Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• December 23 - January 3 - School Closed (Winter Break)
• Wednesday, January 8- Rising 7th and 8th Curriculum Night 
• Friday, January 17- CVHS 8th Grade Field Trip 

Want To Support Our Teachers? 

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to show our appreciation for the amazing teachers here at Liberty Middle School! To send them off with gratitude, we are hosting a Teachers Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 19th. This event is a chance for us to express our thanks and celebrate all their hard work before we meet again in January.

To make this event even more special, we are inviting families to donate gift cards to be raffled off during the gathering. Any amount, starting as low as $5, would be greatly appreciated. Your contributions will allow us to offer a fun and thoughtful gesture of appreciation to our dedicated staff of 102 teachers.

Please drop off gift cards at the main office or send them with your student in a sealed envelope to be delivered to the main office by Monday, December 16th.

Suggested Gift Cards: 

• Starbucks

• Amazon 

• Kindle

• Target

• Chickfila

• Chipotle

• Dunkin Donuts

• Macy’s

• Michael’s

• Hobby Lobby

• Cinemark

• Regal

• Walmart

• Crumbl

• Any local eateries

• Visa, Master, American Express

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to giving back to our incredible teachers.

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip (8TH GRADE ONLY)

On Friday, January 17th 8th Grade students will be visiting Centreville High School for an Academic Advising Field Trip. Students will be taking a building tour, hearing about 9th Grade course options and attending an Electives Fair and an Activities Fair. ​​​​​​​In order to participate in the Field Trip a Parent/Guardian must complete the online permission slip:

LINK TO COMPLETE ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP

 

If you are unable to complete or access the online form please contact Raychal Hart [email protected].

Thank you!

Liberty Middle School PTA Thank you to the many families that participated in Drive-in Movie Night Last Week and Supported LMS at the Domino Spirit Night Yesterday!

 

Department of the Month: Specialist

Please consider supporting our great educators this month by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:

• Maggie Wickham's Wish List: Librarian
• Holly Taylor's Classroom Wish List: Orchestra

Events coming up: Color Street Fundraiser:

20% of sales will be donated to the LMS PTA! Shop under the Beaty Social: LMS PTA Fundraiser. Click here to shop.

This fundraiser is brought to you by Michelle Winston, Independent Color Street Stylist, LMS parent, and PTA volunteer.

Panda Express Spirit Night: Order online using 379196 in the fundraiser code box or in person by showing the paper flyer (printed or on your phone).   ATTENTION: There will be NO DECEMBER PTA MEETING- See you in January! Save the Date for our Paint Night Event: January 17, 2025, from 5-8 P.M. Price is $35/person

Come with the whole family or drop off your children with us!

Reserve your spot by signing -up today!

 

Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: After-School Program: Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• Tuesday, November 26- Impact Aid Forms Due (Paper Forms)
• November 27-29 School Closed (Student Holiday)

Want To Support Our Teachers? 

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to show our appreciation for the amazing teachers here at Liberty Middle School! To send them off with gratitude, we are hosting a Teachers Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 19th. This event is a chance for us to express our thanks and celebrate all their hard work before we meet again in January.

To make this event even more special, we are inviting families to donate gift cards to be raffled off during the gathering. Any amount, starting as low as $5, would be greatly appreciated. Your contributions will allow us to offer a fun and thoughtful gesture of appreciation to our dedicated staff of 102 teachers.

Please drop off gift cards at the main office or send them with your student in a sealed envelope to be delivered to the main office by Monday, December 16th.

Suggested Gift Cards: 

• Starbucks

• Amazon 

• Kindle

• Target

• Chickfila

• Chipotle

• Dunkin Donuts

• Macy’s

• Michael’s

• Hobby Lobby

• Cinemark

• Regal

• Walmart

• Crumbl

• Any local eateries

• Visa, Master, American Express

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to giving back to our incredible teachers.

Liberty Middle School PTA Thank you to the many families that participated in Drive-in Movie Night Last Week and Supported LMS at the Domino Spirit Night Yesterday!

 

Department of the Month: Mathematics Please consider supporting our great math educators by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:

• Mr. Louis Nichas’ Classroom Wish List: Pre-Algebra and Geometry

• Mrs. Kristina Yeany’s Classroom Wish List: 7th and 8th grade Math

• Ms. Goitia’s Classroom Wish List: 7th and 8th grade Math

• Ms. Erin Murray’s Classroom Wish List: Math 7 and Algebra

• Ms. Kamiyama’s Classroom Wish List: Math 7 and Math 7 Honor

 

Events coming up: LMS Ornament/Suncatcher Fundraiser- Order by 12/1: Purchase your 2024 Personalized LMS Ornament/Suncatcher as a keepsake or as a gift to share! Scan the QR code to order. Price: $15. Panda Express Spirit Night: Order online using 379196 in the fundraiser code box or in person by showing the paper flyer (printed or on your phone).   Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: After-School Program:   Reminder: No After-School Program next week. Have a great break! Impact Aid:  Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, your student will be provided with paper forms on Monday, November 18.

Paper forms should be returned by Tuesday, November 16.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Handwashing:

Liberty Middle Families,

As we approach the winter season, we want to remind everyone of the importance of good hand hygiene in helping keep our community healthy and safe. During this busy time, it's especially important that students practice the following key hygiene habits:

• Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage your student to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose.

• Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water aren’t available, please ensure your child uses alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content. (Please feel free to allow your student to carry their own personal sanitizer to school or use one of the sanitation stations in the hallways, clinic, and cafeteria. )

• Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard tissues in a wastebasket and wash hands immediately.

• Avoid Touching the Face: Help students avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands to reduce the spread of germs.

At Liberty Middle, we are reinforcing these practices with our students to ensure a healthy school environment as we transition into the winter season. Your support at home is key in making sure we all stay safe and well during this season. Thank you for working together to keep our school community healthy!

 

Together, we ROAR!

 

Adam Erbrecht

Principal

Liberty Middle School

Support Liberty Middle School Students with Supplies!

Dear families:

We are looking to build up our supply of board games and card games for indoor recess on rainy/wintery days, extension activities, and the after school program. If you have any new or gently used, age-appropriate games collecting dust, we would love to have them! You or your student can drop off games to the main office any time during regular hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm). Please contact Jen Filsinger, Assistant Principal, via email ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting our school and our students!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jen Filsinger

Assistant Principal

Liberty Middle School

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school Food For Neighbors

Hunger is an unwelcome guest this holiday season.

 

For many families in our school community struggling financially, providing daily meals is difficult and a special holiday meal can become a source of worry and stress. Help a local family know the joy of gathering together for a holiday meal. We’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide $50 grocery store gift cards to our most vulnerable families. Visit the Food For Neighbors’ website to learn how you can help. Thank you for your generosity.

 

Learn more here: www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/

Online Java Coding Course 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• Tuesday, November 26- Impact Aid Forms Due (Paper Forms)
• November 27-29 School Closed (Student Holiday)

Want To Support Our Teachers? 

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to show our appreciation for the amazing teachers here at Liberty Middle School! To send them off with gratitude, we are hosting a Teachers Winter Celebration on Thursday, December 19th. This event is a chance for us to express our thanks and celebrate all their hard work before we meet again in January.

To make this event even more special, we are inviting families to donate gift cards to be raffled off during the gathering. Any amount, starting as low as $5, would be greatly appreciated. Your contributions will allow us to offer a fun and thoughtful gesture of appreciation to our dedicated staff of 102 teachers.

Please drop off gift cards at the main office or send them with your student in a sealed envelope to be delivered to the main office by Monday, December 16th.

Suggested Gift Cards: 

• Starbucks

• Amazon 

• Kindle

• Target

• Chickfila

• Chipotle

• Dunkin Donuts

• Macy’s

• Michael’s

• Hobby Lobby

• Cinemark

• Regal

• Walmart

• Crumbl

• Any local eateries

• Visa, Master, American Express

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to giving back to our incredible teachers.

Liberty Middle School PTA Thank you to the many families that participated in Drive-in Movie Night Last Week and Supported LMS at the Domino Spirit Night Yesterday!

 

Department of the Month: Mathematics Please consider supporting our great math educators by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:

• Mr. Louis Nichas’ Classroom Wish List: Pre-Algebra and Geometry

• Mrs. Kristina Yeany’s Classroom Wish List: 7th and 8th grade Math

• Ms. Goitia’s Classroom Wish List: 7th and 8th grade Math

• Ms. Erin Murray’s Classroom Wish List: Math 7 and Algebra

• Ms. Kamiyama’s Classroom Wish List: Math 7 and Math 7 Honor

 

Events coming up: Join Us In-Person or Online:   Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: Impact Aid:  Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, your student will be provided with paper forms on Monday, November 18.

Paper forms should be returned by Tuesday, November 16.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Support Liberty Middle School Students with Supplies!

Dear families:

We are looking to build up our supply of board games and card games for indoor recess on rainy/wintery days, extension activities, and the after school program. If you have any new or gently used, age-appropriate games collecting dust, we would love to have them! You or your student can drop off games to the main office any time during regular hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm). Please contact Jen Filsinger, Assistant Principal, via email ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting our school and our students!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jen Filsinger

Assistant Principal

Liberty Middle School

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school Food For Neighbors

Hunger is an unwelcome guest this holiday season.

 

For many families in our school community struggling financially, providing daily meals is difficult and a special holiday meal can become a source of worry and stress. Help a local family know the joy of gathering together for a holiday meal. We’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide $50 grocery store gift cards to our most vulnerable families. Visit the Food For Neighbors’ website to learn how you can help. Thank you for your generosity.

 

Learn more here: www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/

Online Java Coding Course 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• November 7- Make-up Picture Day
• November 8- PTA Drive-in Movie Night 
• November 11- School Closed (Student Holiday) 
• November 27-29 School Closed (Student Holiday) 

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

 

Department of the Month: Mathematics Please consider supporting our great math educators by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:

• Mr. Louis Nichas’ Classroom Wish List: Pre-Algebra and Geometry

• Mrs. Kristina Yeany’s Classroom Wish List: 7th and 8th grade Math

• Ms. Goitia’s Classroom Wish List: 7th and 8th grade Math

• Ms. Erin Murray’s Classroom Wish List: Math 7 and Algebra

• Ms. Kamiyama’s Classroom Wish List: Math 7 and Math 7 Honor

 

Events coming up: Drive-in Movie: 11/8: 6:00 PM at the LMS Bus Parking Lot- Free to attend!   Spirit Night: 11/12: Domino’s Pizza at Centerville & Stone Rd. Use Code DN3 online to order or by phone.   Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media:   PTA Sponsors: State of Attendance for Quarter 1

 

Liberty Middle School will again send out periodic updates on attendance data throughout the year. Before the end of the quarter, caregivers will receive an update with the number of absences their student has had so far this year as well as tardy data. All students’ caregivers who enrolled their student will receive this data, and it is not in any way meant to be a warning or an alarm—just an FYI. It will include resources to support your students should that be beneficial or needed. Thank you for your partnership.

Support Liberty Middle School Students with Supplies!

Dear families:

We are looking to build up our supply of board games and card games for indoor recess on rainy/wintery days, extension activities, and the after school program. If you have any new or gently used, age-appropriate games collecting dust, we would love to have them! You or your student can drop off games to the main office any time during regular hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm). Please contact Jen Filsinger, Assistant Principal, via email ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting our school and our students!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jen Filsinger

Assistant Principal

Liberty Middle School

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school Food For Neighbors

Hunger is an unwelcome guest this holiday season.

 

For many families in our school community struggling financially, providing daily meals is difficult and a special holiday meal can become a source of worry and stress. Help a local family know the joy of gathering together for a holiday meal. We’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide $50 grocery store gift cards to our most vulnerable families. Visit the Food For Neighbors’ website to learn how you can help. Thank you for your generosity.

 

Learn more here: www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/

Online Java Coding Course 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

 

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• Friday, October 25- Liberty PTA Trunk or Treat
• Thursday, October 31- Quarter End/ Early Release (Dismissal 12:15 pm)
•  Friday, November 1- School Closed (Student Holiday) 
• Monday, November 4- School Closed (School Planning Day)
• Tuesday, November 5- School Closed (Teacher Workday) 
• November 11- School Closed (Student Holiday) 
• November 27-29 School Closed (Student Holiday) 

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

 

Events coming up:

LMS Trunk or Treat (10/25): MORE CARS/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HOST THE EVENT!

We need your help to make it a spook-tacular success! 🎃👻. Show off your creativity and transform your vehicle into a Halloween wonderland filled with treats and fun activities or donate candy for the event. Sign up here to Volunteer or Donate!

 

Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

  PTA Sponsors: Support Liberty Middle School Students with Supplies!

Dear families:

We are looking to build up our supply of board games and card games for indoor recess on rainy/wintery days, extension activities, and the after school program. If you have any new or gently used, age-appropriate games collecting dust, we would love to have them! You or your student can drop off games to the main office any time during regular hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm). Please contact Jen Filsinger, Assistant Principal, via email ([email protected]) with any questions. Thank you for supporting our school and our students!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jen Filsinger

Assistant Principal

Liberty Middle School

Health Information Forms and Emergency Care Forms

We want to remind you of the importance of the Health Information Form (HIF) and the Emergency Care Information form for your child’s enrollment. These forms are essential for identifying students who may need healthcare support within our educational environment.

If you have a SIS ParentVUE account, you can submit these forms electronically through the Online Verification/Update packet. For families without a SIS ParentVUE account, these forms are available on the General Registration Forms page. If you need a ParentVUE account, please contact Victoria Reyes at [email protected].

State of Attendance for Quarter 1

Liberty Middle School will again send out periodic updates on attendance data throughout the year. Before the end of the quarter, caregivers will receive an update with the number of absences their student has had so far this year as well as tardy data. All students’ caregivers who enrolled their student will receive this data, and it is not in any way meant to be a warning or an alarm—just an FYI. It will include resources to support your students should that be beneficial or needed.

Thank you for your partnership.

Cross Country Volunteers

On Saturday 10/19 and 10/26, Liberty will be hosting cross country meets for the county. The meet will run in 2 stages from 8:00AM to Noon.  Your help is greatly appreciated supporting this event.  

The first groups will run from 8:00AM to 10:00AM and the second group of schools from 10:00AM - 12:00PM.  We need 18 volunteers around the course and to help lead students on bike as the Rabbit (ahead of students) and the Caboose (follow the last ones in).   Your help with this momentous event is greatly appreciated as we welcome over 200 students from across the county to Liberty. 

Please sign up for the time and choice of volunteer post.  We will try to accommodate you.  

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

Music Department Chipotle Fundraiser!

The Liberty Music Department will have its Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 29. Please consider supporting our music students and enjoy a night without cooking! Thank you all so much for your support!

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school Food For Neighbors

Hunger is an unwelcome guest this holiday season.

 

For many families in our school community struggling financially, providing daily meals is difficult and a special holiday meal can become a source of worry and stress. Help a local family know the joy of gathering together for a holiday meal. We’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide $50 grocery store gift cards to our most vulnerable families. Visit the Food For Neighbors’ website to learn how you can help. Thank you for your generosity.

 

Learn more here: www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/

Online Java Coding Course 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

 

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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:

• Friday, October 25- Liberty PTA Trunk or Treat
• Thursday, October 31- Quarter End/ Early Release (Dismissal 12:15 pm)
•  Friday, November 1- School Closed (Student Holiday) 
• Monday, November 4- School Closed (School Planning Day)
• Tuesday, November 5- School Closed (Teacher Workday) 
• November 11- School Closed (Student Holiday) 
• November 27-29 School Closed (Student Holiday) 

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

 

Events coming up:

LMS Trunk or Treat (10/25): MORE CARS/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HOST THE EVENT!

We need your help to make it a spook-tacular success! 🎃👻. Show off your creativity and transform your vehicle into a Halloween wonderland filled with treats and fun activities or donate candy for the event. Sign up here to Volunteer or Donate!

 

Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

  PTA Sponsors: Health Information Forms and Emergency Care Forms

We want to remind you of the importance of the Health Information Form (HIF) and the Emergency Care Information form for your child’s enrollment. These forms are essential for identifying students who may need healthcare support within our educational environment.

If you have a SIS ParentVUE account, you can submit these forms electronically through the Online Verification/Update packet. For families without a SIS ParentVUE account, these forms are available on the General Registration Forms page. If you need a ParentVUE account, please contact Victoria Reyes at [email protected].

State of Attendance for Quarter 1

Liberty Middle School will again send out periodic updates on attendance data throughout the year. Before the end of the quarter, caregivers will receive an update with the number of absences their student has had so far this year as well as tardy data. All students’ caregivers who enrolled their student will receive this data, and it is not in any way meant to be a warning or an alarm—just an FYI. It will include resources to support your students should that be beneficial or needed.

Thank you for your partnership.

MWEE Chaperones!

Greetings!

We need chaperones to help with our MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience). This year, Liberty Middle School 7th graders will be attending a watershed field experience on site. The experience is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024 an Friday, October 18th, 2024. There will be 4 sessions over the 2 days, an AM session from 7:30-10:50 and the PM session from 11:20 until 2:10. Your student will attend on their corresponding science day.

If you are willing and able to help, please respond to Julie White ([email protected]).

Thank you - 7th grade Life Science Team 😀

Cross Country Volunteers

On Saturday 10/19 and 10/26, Liberty will be hosting cross country meets for the county. The meet will run in 2 stages from 8:00AM to Noon.  Your help is greatly appreciated supporting this event.  

The first groups will run from 8:00AM to 10:00AM and the second group of schools from 10:00AM - 12:00PM.  We need 18 volunteers around the course and to help lead students on bike as the Rabbit (ahead of students) and the Caboose (follow the last ones in).   Your help with this momentous event is greatly appreciated as we welcome over 200 students from across the county to Liberty. 

Please sign up for the time and choice of volunteer post.  We will try to accommodate you.  

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

Music Department Chipotle Fundraiser!

The Liberty Music Department will have its Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 29. Please consider supporting our music students and enjoy a night without cooking! Thank you all so much for your support!

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

 

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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, October 10- PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
• Monday, October 14- School Closed (Staff Development Day)
• Friday, October 25- Liberty PTA Trunk or Treat
• Thursday, October 31- Quarter End/ Early Release (Dismissal 12:15 pm) 

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

 

Events coming up:

Can’t attend in-person? Click here to join the meeting virtually (Meeting ID: 893 4709 3567; Passcode: 8jcHi4)

  LMS Trunk or Treat:

We need your help to make it a spook-tacular success! 🎃👻. Show off your creativity and transform your vehicle into a Halloween wonderland filled with treats and fun activities or donate candy for the event. Sign up here to Volunteer or Donate!

 

Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

  PTA Sponsors: Tardies

Dear Parents and Guardians,

      We hope this message finds you well. We've noticed a significant amount of tardiness to first period, which can disrupt the learning environment for all students. To ensure that our students have the best possible start to their day, we kindly request your support in helping them arrive at school and class on time.

      Prompt and punctual attendance is essential for academic success. It allows students to fully engage in their lessons from the beginning and fosters a positive classroom atmosphere.

Here are a few tips to help your child arrive to school on time:

• Plan Ahead: Set a consistent bedtime routine and ensure your child has their belongings ready the night before.

• Transportation: If your child uses bus transportation, make sure that they arrive to the bus stop 5 minutes before the time they are set to get on the bus.

• Communicate: If there are any unexpected circumstances that may cause your child to be late, please let the school office know.

      As students arrive in the morning, the hallways can become a bustling hub of activity. Students are expected to head to the library or cafeteria in the morning or walk laps until class time. We have a two-minute warning song to let students know it is time to head to class. Some students linger in groups, chatting with friends and catching up on the latest news. However, those who don't follow expectations and get distracted by their friends often find themselves tardy to first period. When this happens, the hallways can become even more crowded, as students scramble to get to their classes on time.

 

      We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of arriving to school and class on time and the impact it has on their learning. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We are committed to working together to ensure the success of all our students.

      Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a punctual and productive learning environment.

Together, We Roar!

Caitlyn Gomes

Dean of Students

Liberty Middle School

MWEE Chaperones!

Greetings!

We need chaperones to help with our MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience). This year, Liberty Middle School 7th graders will be attending a watershed field experience on site. The experience is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024 an Friday, October 18th, 2024. There will be 4 sessions over the 2 days, an AM session from 7:30-10:50 and the PM session from 11:20 until 2:10. Your student will attend on their corresponding science day.

If you are willing and able to help, please respond to Julie White ([email protected]).

Thank you - 7th grade Life Science Team 😀

Cross Country Volunteers

On Saturday 10/19 and 10/26, Liberty will be hosting cross country meets for the county. The meet will run in 2 stages from 8:00AM to Noon.  Your help is greatly appreciated supporting this event.  

The first groups will run from 8:00AM to 10:00AM and the second group of schools from 10:00AM - 12:00PM.  We need 18 volunteers around the course and to help lead students on bike as the Rabbit (ahead of students) and the Caboose (follow the last ones in).   Your help with this momentous event is greatly appreciated as we welcome over 200 students from across the county to Liberty. 

Please sign up for the time and choice of volunteer post.  We will try to accommodate you.  

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

National Fire Prevention Week

October 6-13, 2024 is National Fire Prevention Week. All firehouses are open for visits on Saturday, October 12th. In fact, we're told that most houses welcome Saturday drop-ins year round, as well.

Did you know the chance of surviving a fire while in your bedroom is greatly increased when your bedroom door is tightly shut rather than open? You'll want to watch the video below that shows two bedrooms side-by-side before and after a fire. It is pretty astonishing.

Please read through to learn why you need to 'Close Before You Doze' and about other important safety measures you can easily implement. Our Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will also provide free smoke alarms for your home.

Click here to read fire prevention article

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

 

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The Liberty Ledger

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

Friday, October 4 Main Office Hours: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm. Important Dates:

• Thursday, October 3- School Closed (Student Holiday)
• Friday, October 4- School Closed (Teacher Workday) 
• Tuesday, October 8- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Orientation Event 6:00 pm
• Thursday, October 10- PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
• Monday, October 14- School Closed (Staff Development Day)
• Thursday, October 31- Quarter End/ Early Release (Dismissal 12:15 pm) 

Liberty Middle School PTA

 

♥♥Thank you LMS families for supporting our school last week at the Spirit Night: Panera Bread!  ♥♥

Events coming up: LMS Trunk or Treat:

We need your help to make it a spook-tacular success! 🎃👻. Show off your creativity and transform your vehicle into a Halloween wonderland filled with treats and fun activities or donate candy for the event. Sign up here to Volunteer or Donate!

Not a Member Yet?

Click to join the PTA today

  PTA Sponsors: FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam 2024 Earn World Language credits for demonstrating language proficiency! Registration Closes: Tuesday, October 8th (New Date)

 

About the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE):

● The exam assesses language proficiency in languages other than English.

● Students who take the exam may earn up to three passing World Languages

credits for levels one, two, and/or three for the language of the exam.

● The credits may fulfill the world languages requirements for the Advanced

Studies Diploma.

● The FCPS World Languages Credit Exam is also an approved assessment for

awarding the Virginia Department of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy.

● The exam is offered one time per school year for the languages listed on the

FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam website (see below).

● A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year,

between grades 7 through 12. In other words, students have two chances per

language to earn credits by taking the exam.

 

Registration:

To register, return this parental consent form to your school counselor. Registration is open now and closes at 4:00 p.m. on October 8th. 2024. Late registrations will not be accepted.

FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam Administration:

 

World Language Credit by Exam Link

 

If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor.

Raychal Hart ([email protected]) Pride/Wizards

Shirley Alvarez-Leon ([email protected]) Patriots/Comets

Rachael Lee ([email protected])   Explorers

Scott Steele ([email protected]) Navigators/Eagles

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Orientation Event

Join us on October 8th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Liberty Middle School for an exciting orientation hosted by Thomas Jefferson High School! This event is a great opportunity for our current 8th graders to learn more about future high school experiences. Discover the unique programs, extracurricular activities, and academic opportunities that Thomas Jefferson High School has to offer. They also discuss the application process and important dates to help you prepare. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on your high school journey!

Please respond to the Google Form if you plan to join us.

SEL Screener:

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) believes in supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) for all students. In FCPS, students use a tool called the SEL Screener to think about their own SEL skills and experiences at school. Liberty Middle School students in grades 7th and 8th grade will be participating in the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in the Fall and Spring. 

After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information about the SEL Screener including information on opting out please see the attached Parent Notification. You can also learn more on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

 

             FCPS Parent Notification and Opt Out Packet

            Parent Digital Consent Application

                Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage

 

 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-English.pdf 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Arabic.pdf 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Chinese.pdf 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Korean.pdf 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Spanish.pdf 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Urdu.pdf 

Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Vietnamese.pdf

Tardies

Dear Parents and Guardians,

      We hope this message finds you well. We've noticed a significant amount of tardiness to first period, which can disrupt the learning environment for all students. To ensure that our students have the best possible start to their day, we kindly request your support in helping them arrive at school and class on time.

      Prompt and punctual attendance is essential for academic success. It allows students to fully engage in their lessons from the beginning and fosters a positive classroom atmosphere.

Here are a few tips to help your child arrive to school on time:

• Plan Ahead: Set a consistent bedtime routine and ensure your child has their belongings ready the night before.

• Transportation: If your child uses bus transportation, make sure that they arrive to the bus stop 5 minutes before the time they are set to get on the bus.

• Communicate: If there are any unexpected circumstances that may cause your child to be late, please let the school office know.

      As students arrive in the morning, the hallways can become a bustling hub of activity. Students are expected to head to the library or cafeteria in the morning or walk laps until class time. We have a two-minute warning song to let students know it is time to head to class. Some students linger in groups, chatting with friends and catching up on the latest news. However, those who don't follow expectations and get distracted by their friends often find themselves tardy to first period. When this happens, the hallways can become even more crowded, as students scramble to get to their classes on time.

 

      We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of arriving to school and class on time and the impact it has on their learning. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We are committed to working together to ensure the success of all our students.

      Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a punctual and productive learning environment.

Together, We Roar!

Caitlyn Gomes

Dean of Students

Liberty Middle School

Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:

Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!

Click here for Amazon Wishlist!

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.

Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school 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 fees associated with elective classes).

To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm

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.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page. 

Helpful Resources

• Get more information about food distribution
• Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
• Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277

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: Valerie Peters |  [email protected]

 

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

Main Office: 703-988-8100 | Attendance:703-988-8181