FCPS

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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, March 22- 20th Committee Planning Meeting
• April 3 - April 7 - School Closed Spring Break 
• Wednesday, April 12- Spirit Night Fundraiser
• Thursday, April 13- 20th Committee Students Yard/Window Sign Delivery

•  As a reminder, April 3-7 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. Students will return to school on Monday, April 10, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar. 

20th Celebration Planning Meeting TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 22nd 

Planning meeting for the 20th anniversary May 19th community celebration, and the end of the year 8th-grade celebration on June 14th.  The meeting will be held at Liberty's [email protected] 6:30pm. 

For questions about this please email:

Sandy Donlon- [email protected] 

Heather Thomas- [email protected] 

 

AFTER-SCHOOL BRINGS FUN AND SUCCESS TO OUR STUDENTS Congratulations to Liberty Lions!

TSA LIONS ADVANCE TO STATES!!

Liberty Middle School's Technology Student Association(TSA) club participated in the Northern Virginia Regional Technology Fair this weekend.Several students earned the right to participate in the Virginia State Technosphere Competition later this Spring.

LIBERTY LIONS TAKE 5 of 6 in Basketball Tournaments against Stone!

Congratulations to our players for their hard work and dedication! Although we go much of the year with open opportunities for pick up games, at select times our students make a commitment to be part of the teams that will play other schools.  Academics, behavior, and attendance matter for our players and we are proud of them for all their successes in all of these areas.  

 Liberty Debate Team Goes to Their First Competition!

Our Liberty Debate Team is in its first year at Liberty under the sponsorship of Mr. Queirolo. Debate Team is a great opportunity for our students to improve their critical thinking skills and communication skills.  Mr. Q. took two of his students to their first competition this past weekend and they had a great experience and are preparing for future competitions with other teammates.

 For more information about the After-School Programs, middle school summer camps, and school events, please contact our After-School Specialist, Sandra Donlon at [email protected] and look for the After-School and Western Fairfax VIP Camp “News You Choose” sent out throughout the year. 

Spirit Night Fundraiser

Wednesday, April 12th- Spirit Night Fundraiser Event @ Chipotle from 5pm-9pm.  See attached flyer for more details.  

Bringing Lion Love To Our Students & Families

In honor of Liberty Middle School being part of the Centreville and Clifton communities for 20 years, our LMS staff want to spread a little joy to our students and families.

LMS staff will be dropping by your homes in pairs on Thursday, April 13, to deliver 20th anniversary yard/window signs that say “A Liberty Lion Roars Here!” 

These deliveries will take place after the two hour early dismissal for students, and staff will be identifiable in red Liberty t-shirts. We will simply greet you at the front door to say hello and hand you a yard/window sign if you are home. If you are not home, we may leave the sign on your doorstep or in your yard.

If you DO NOT WANT A SIGN or PREFER TO PICK UP your sign at school, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM.

Whether or not you choose to post your sign, please know that you and your children are very important to our Liberty Lion community and we value your partnership in their education.

Join us as we #LiftTheLions!

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl

 

Monday, March 13, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis hosted nearly 400 families, staff, and community members for a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.  The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, with our next community meeting on the critical topic of fentanyl danger and opioid awareness. More information is coming soon. Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for updates as they become available. Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones. 

Centreville High School BANDEMONIUM Save the Date: Friday, May 19th

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual BANDEMONIUM event at Centreville High School, taking place on Friday, May 19th, starting at 6:30PM.  Please save the date for this amazing spring concert outdoor festival featuring the talented band musicians of Centreville High School. This family and community event will also feature food trucks, great live music and fun raffles. 

Centreville Boys Basketball Camp  Free Student Bus Pass Program: Food and Nutrition Services Career: Liberty PTA Staff Luncheon

Thursday, April 13th - The PTA will be hosting a lunch for teachers/staff for the teacher workday.  Help us show love and appreciation to our Liberty staff and teachers.  We need your help to make this happen.  Please see the signup below to help donate needed items.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a8ae23abfb6-april#/ 

 

Keep your eye out for information on these other important activities:

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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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Liberty Middle PTA

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

Happy Tuesday Liberty MS Community!

 

Spring No Fuss Fundraiser 

Spring No Fuss Fundraiser is here.  With all of the remaining activities planned, you asked and we heard you...please check out our No Fuss fundraiser link you can go to donate to PTA to help with the remaining PTA school activities:  https://libertylions.memberhub.com/store/items/64397

 

There are a lot of activities coming up that we need your help with. The first three important dates coming up are:

 

20th Anniversary Committee Planning Meeting 

Wednesday, March 22nd- there will be a planning meeting for the 20th anniversary May 19th community celebration, and the end of the year 8th-grade celebration on June 14th.  The meeting will be held at Liberty's [email protected] 6:30pm.  For questions about this please email Sandy Donlon- [email protected] or Heather Thomas- [email protected] 

 

Teachers Luncheon 

Thursday, April 13th - The PTA will be hosting a lunch for teachers/staff for the teacher workday.  Help us show love and appreciation to our Liberty staff and teachers.  We need your help to make this happen.  Please see the signup below to help donate needed items.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a8ae23abfb6-april#/ 

 

Keep your eye out for information on these other important activities:

 

April:

 

Family Resource Food Pantry food/supply drive and the Maker Spaces supply drive. Sing-ups coming soon.

 

Intramural sports- more information and signup link coming soon. 

 

Spirit night fundraiser- more information coming soon. 

 

PTA Meeting- bylaws and election information will be presented.  The date and location are TBD.  

 

May:

 

Candy Grams sales-more information and signup coming soon.  

 

Teacher appreciation week- more information and signups coming soon. 

 

20th Celebration community event- stay tuned for signups and information about the event itself.  There will be a student carnival after school and then a community-wide event in the early evening.  

 

June:

 

June 14th -The Liberty MS 8th grade end-of-the-year celebration event.  Signups for this event will be coming soon.  

 

 

Thank you all for being part of the Liberty MS community.  Thank you for your continued support this year.  We could not do any of this without your support.  

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

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The Liberty Ledger

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

Important Dates:

• Monday, March 20- SOL Reading/Writing Field Test (8th Grade Only)
• April 3rd - April 7th - School Closed Spring Break 
• Wednesday, April 12- Spirit Night Fundraiser
• Thursday, April 13- 20th Committee Students Yard/Window Sign Delivery

•  As a reminder, April 3-7 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. Students will return to school on Monday, April 10, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar. 

Spirit Night Fundraiser

Wednesday, April 12th- Spirit Night Fundraiser Event @ Chipotle from 5pm-9pm.  See attached flyer for more details.  

Bringing Lion Love To Our Students & Families

Thursday, April 13th 12:30PM

On Thursday, April 13th, our Liberty Middle School staff will be spreading out across our community to bring our students yard/window signs that say “A Liberty Lion Roars Here!”.  In recognition of Liberty Middle School being part of our community for 20 years, staff will be teaming up after the early release day to either post a sign in your yard or bring a sign to your home .  It is important that our students and families know we care about you no matter where you are.  “Lift the Lions”

Centreville High School BANDEMONIUM Save the Date: Friday, May 19th

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual BANDEMONIUM event at Centreville High School, taking place on Friday, May 19th, starting at 6:30PM.  Please save the date for this amazing spring concert outdoor festival featuring the talented band musicians of Centreville High School. This family and community event will also feature food trucks, great live music and fun raffles. 

Free Student Bus Pass Program: Food and Nutrition Services Career: Liberty PTA PTA Updates:

There are a lot of activities coming up that we need your help with. The first three important dates coming up are:

 

Liberty MS Band

Saturday, March 18th- your Liberty MS Band will have their band assessment.  The band is still in need of help with donations for this event at CVHS. There are also a few spots left for Adult volunteers. If you are willing please sign up for a shift or a few items to donate.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d48aea72ca7fa7-middle#/

 

20th Celebration Planning Meeting

Wednesday, March 22nd- there will be a planning meeting for the 20th anniversary May 19th community celebration, and the end of the year 8th-grade celebration on June 14th.  The meeting will be held at Liberty's [email protected] 6:30pm. 

For questions about this please email:

Sandy Donlon- [email protected] 

Heather Thomas- [email protected] 

 

Staff Luncheon

Thursday, April 13th - The PTA will be hosting a lunch for teachers/staff for the teacher workday.  Help us show love and appreciation to our Liberty staff and teachers.  We need your help to make this happen.  Please see the signup below to help donate needed items.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a8ae23abfb6-april#/ 

 

Keep your eye out for information on these other important activities:

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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:

• Thursday, March 9- Liberty MS PTA Meeting @ 7:30pm via Zoom
• Friday, March 10- Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series (at Stone MS)

• Monday, March 20- SOL Reading/Writing Field Test (8th Grade Only)

PTA Meeting: Tomorrow March 9th @ 7:30pm 

Hear updates from your PTA about all the upcoming activities and events for the rest of the year. 

Topic: Liberty PTA General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 9, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85752530493?pwd=djAvcFVoRTdJRXFGUElVbWcxL203Zz09

Meeting ID: 857 5253 0493
Passcode: 471349

President's email is: [email protected]

Secretary's email is: [email protected]

Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series   JOIN US TO CHEER ON OUR TEAMS! Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series Friday, Mar. 10th  at Stone MS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM) Admission: $5

• NO Bags or Backpacks allowed.  
• Students with violations of the SR&R during the weeks preceding the events may lose the privilege of attending the games.  

20th School Year Celebration! 

 

We are planning our 20th School Year Celebration!  The ambition is to hold a fun carnival and reception for our students, FCPS staff and board,  and alumni to include games, inflatables, the dedication of a 20th year tree and class rocks.  The culminating event will be a reception to recognize 20 years of Liberty Lions!

WE NEED YOUR HELP and SUPPORT!

We are looking for help with the following...

• Recommendations for food trucks
• Financial help covering costs of carnival games and activities
• Community sponsors or volunteers for the afternoon events. 
• Enthusiastic family members and planners to help plan this event.

If you would like to be part of this committee, can support the event or provide sponsorship, please contact Sandra Donlon at [email protected] or call 703-988-8230 or contact our PTA at [email protected]. 

This is PTA, School, Community, and After-School supported event to bring our community together for a wonderful celebration!  

Centreville High School BANDEMONIUM Save the Date: Friday, May 19th

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual BANDEMONIUM event at Centreville High School, taking place on Friday, May 19th, starting at 6:30PM.  Please save the date for this amazing spring concert outdoor festival featuring the talented band musicians of Centreville High School. This family and community event will also feature food trucks, great live music and fun raffles. 

Free Student Bus Pass Program: Food and Nutrition Services Career: Liberty PTA PTA Meeting

Don't forget that the PTA General Membership meeting is this week on [email protected]:30pm.  We will be virtual. 

Hear updates from your PTA about all the upcoming activities and events for the rest of the year. 

Topic: Liberty PTA General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 9, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85752530493?pwd=djAvcFVoRTdJRXFGUElVbWcxL203Zz09

Meeting ID: 857 5253 0493
Passcode: 471349

 

*If for some reason you get a glitch when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our Facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions. 

President's email is: [email protected]

 

Secretary's email is: [email protected]

 

See you Thursday!

 

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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:

• Thursday, March 2- Early Release (Dismissal 12:15pm)
• Friday, March 3- School Closed (Teacher Work Day/ Student Holiday) 

• Tuesday, March 7- 2023 Parent Presentation: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs (@ Centreville HS)

• Thursday, March 9- Liberty MS PTA Meeting @ 7:30pm via Zoom
• Monday, March 20- SOL Reading/Writing Field Test (8th Grade Only)

FCPS Region 4 Outstanding Secondary Teacher

Congratulations to Gayle Thayer, Liberty Middle School's Foreign Language Teacher for winning Region 4 Outstanding Secondary Teacher!

Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series   JOIN US TO CHEER ON OUR TEAMS! Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series Friday, Mar. 10th  at Stone MS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM) Admission: $5

• NO Bags or Backpacks allowed.  
• Students with violations of the SR&R during the weeks preceding the events may lose the privilege of attending the games.  

20th School Year Celebration! 

We are planning our 20th School Year Celebration!  The ambition is to hold a fun carnival and reception for our students, FCPS staff and board,  and alumni to include games, inflatables, the dedication of a 20th year tree and class rocks.  The culminating event will be a reception to recognize 20 years of Liberty Lions!

WE NEED YOUR HELP and SUPPORT!

We are looking for help with the following...

• Recommendations for food trucks
• Financial help covering costs of carnival games and activities
• Community sponsors or volunteers for the afternoon events. 
• Enthusiastic family members and planners to help plan this event.

If you would like to be part of this committee, can support the event or provide sponsorship, please contact Sandra Donlon at [email protected] or call 703-988-8230 or contact our PTA at [email protected]. 

This is PTA, School, Community, and After-School supported event to bring our community together for a wonderful celebration!  

Centreville High School BANDEMONIUM Save the Date: Friday, May 19th

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual BANDEMONIUM event at Centreville High School, taking place on Friday, May 19th, starting at 6:30PM.  Please save the date for this amazing spring concert outdoor festival featuring the talented band musicians of Centreville High School. This family and community event will also feature food trucks, great live music and fun raffles. 

2023 Parent Presentation: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs March 7, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM  Centreville HS Lecture Hall

6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

Food and Nutrition Services Career: School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA Thank you to everyone that came out to help support the Liberty Basketball game last Friday!  It was a huge success.     PTA Meeting

 

Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, March 9th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.  We will post the link closer to the meeting date. 

Thank you all for all you do for our students and the Liberty School Community! -Your PT

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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

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:

• Monday, February 20 - School Closed (Holiday)
• Friday, February 24 - Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Game 
• Tuesday, February 28 - TJHS Field Trip

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

FCPS Region 4 Outstanding Secondary Teacher

Congratulations to Gayle Thayer, Liberty Middle School's Foreign Language Teacher for winning Region 4 Outstanding Secondary Teacher!

National Junior Honor Society at Liberty Middle School

We are excited to announce the return of our chapter of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The pillars of NJHS are Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. We have many Lions who have demonstrated those traits throughout their time at LMS and we want to recognize them.

Eligible students and their families will be contacted directly by our sponsors and may choose to apply if they would like to be a part of our chapter this year. Eligibility is determined by the following criteria:

-Scholarship evidenced by a 3.5 GPA or higher at LMS

-Citizenship and Character evidenced by behavior demonstrated is in accordance with LMS Honor Code and the FCPS Students Rights & Responsibilities and by participation in restorative actions when disciplinary actions have been necessary. 

Once these students and their families have been contacted, the students will have the opportunity to apply and provide evidence of their Service and Leadership, in addition to the pillars of Scholarship, Citizenship, and Character that determined their initial eligibility.

Current 8th grade students will be recognized at our induction ceremony at the end of the school year for the demonstration of NJHS’ five pillars throughout their time at LMS.

Current 7th grade students will be recognized at our Induction Ceremony at the end of the school year and will continue their membership into the 2023-24 school year, provided they maintain their demonstration of those five pillars.

Please contact Bryan Case ([email protected]) with any questions you may have and we look forward to recognizing these students who have done a commendable job of Lifting the Lions while they have been at LMS.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fieldtrip

On Tuesday, February 28, Liberty MS  will be taking a group of 7th grade students to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.   This is an opportunity for students who may choose to apply to Thomas Jefferson as 8th graders to see the school, visit several science labs, and enjoy a presentation in the planetarium. 

7th graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson should be enrolled in Math 7 honors or higher, Science 7 honors, and one other honors course (English, Civics, or identified as a “Young Scholar”). 

If your child is in 7th grade, meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in attending the field trip to Thomas Jefferson High School, please fill out the TJ Field Trip Interest Form linked here, no later than February 3rd.

We will likely have more students interested in attending the field trip than we have capacity.  If this is the case, we will randomly select students who meet the eligibility criteria and have the field trip materials turned in on time.

To read more about the Young Scholars model, please use the QR code at the bottom of this letter to visit: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics/k-6advanced-academics/young-scholars-k-12.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meg Dombro at [email protected] or call 703-988-8100

To learn more about FCPS Young Scholars: 

Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series   JOIN US TO CHEER ON OUR TEAMS! Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Series Friday, Feb. 24th at Liberty MS Friday, Mar. 10th  at Stone MS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM) Admission: $5

• NO Bags or Backpacks allowed.  
• Students with violations of the SR&R during the weeks preceding the events may lose the privilege of attending the games.  

FAMILIES: Please volunteer to help with this PTA fundraiser. PTA will be selling tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. Please click on the links below to sign up to help. Funds from these games help support end of year special events, and activities for your students and staff.  

Volunteer Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer#/

20th School Year Celebration! 

We are planning our 20th School Year Celebration!  The ambition is to hold a fun carnival and reception for our students, FCPS staff and board,  and alumni to include games, inflatables, the dedication of a 20th year tree and class rocks.  The culminating event will be a reception to recognize 20 years of Liberty Lions!

WE NEED YOUR HELP and SUPPORT!

We are looking for help with the following...

• Recommendations for food trucks
• Financial help covering costs of carnival games and activities
• Community sponsors or volunteers for the afternoon events. 
• Enthusiastic family members and planners to help plan this event.

If you would like to be part of this committee, can support the event or provide sponsorship, please contact Sandra Donlon at [email protected] or call 703-988-8230 or contact our PTA at [email protected]. 

This is PTA, School, Community, and After-School supported event to bring our community together for a wonderful celebration!  

Centreville High School BANDEMONIUM Save the Date: Friday, May 19th

We would like to invite you to the 2nd annual BANDEMONIUM event at Centreville High School, taking place on Friday, May 19th, starting at 6:30PM.  Please save the date for this amazing spring concert outdoor festival featuring the talented band musicians of Centreville High School. This family and community event will also feature food trucks, great live music and fun raffles. 

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES

· Strengthening Families 10-14 – Fortaleciendo Familias Ages 10-14:

Program was developed by the Iowa State University to reduce problematic behaviors in youth 10 to 14 years of age. The program helps parents and youth to develop strategies to resist peer pressure that leads to risky behaviors. Parents learn how to supervise their adolescents in a more active and pro-active way and to stimulate healthy and positive family reunions that according to research, decrease family conflicts and contribute to lower levels of substance use and abuse.

Program is in Spanish

2023 Parent Presentation: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs March 7, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM  Centreville HS Lecture Hall

6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

Summer Learning Programs Registration: Open! 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.

Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration. 

Rocket Chemistry Camp From the Social Worker’s Desk: Food and Nutrition Services Career: School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA Basketball Game

• As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer and for supply donations.  Please note that if you sign-up to donate candy, we need the full-size candy bars/candy packets.  

  Basketball Game Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

  Basketball Game Supply Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donation1#/ 

  *If for some reason you get a glitch or when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our Facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, or would like to signup to volunteer or donate.

  President's email is: [email protected]

   

  Secretary's email is: [email protected]

   

  PTA Meeting

   

  Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, March 9th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.  We will post the link closer to the meeting date. 

  Thank you all for all you do for our students and the Liberty School Community! -Your PT

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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

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:

• Monday, February 20 - School Closed (Holiday)
• Friday, February 24 - Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Game 
• Tuesday, February 28 - TJHS Field Trip

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

National Junior Honor Society at Liberty Middle School

We are excited to announce the return of our chapter of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). The pillars of NJHS are Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Citizenship. We have many Lions who have demonstrated those traits throughout their time at LMS and we want to recognize them.

Eligible students and their families will be contacted directly by our sponsors and may choose to apply if they would like to be a part of our chapter this year. Eligibility is determined by the following criteria:

-Scholarship evidenced by a 3.5 GPA or higher at LMS

-Citizenship and Character evidenced by behavior demonstrated is in accordance with LMS Honor Code and the FCPS Students Rights & Responsibilities and by participation in restorative actions when disciplinary actions have been necessary. 

Once these students and their families have been contacted, the students will have the opportunity to apply and provide evidence of their Service and Leadership, in addition to the pillars of Scholarship, Citizenship, and Character that determined their initial eligibility.

Current 8th grade students will be recognized at our induction ceremony at the end of the school year for the demonstration of NJHS’ five pillars throughout their time at LMS.

Current 7th grade students will be recognized at our Induction Ceremony at the end of the school year and will continue their membership into the 2023-24 school year, provided they maintain their demonstration of those five pillars.

Please contact Bryan Case ([email protected]) with any questions you may have and we look forward to recognizing these students who have done a commendable job of Lifting the Lions while they have been at LMS.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fieldtrip

On Tuesday, February 28, Liberty MS  will be taking a group of 7th grade students to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.   This is an opportunity for students who may choose to apply to Thomas Jefferson as 8th graders to see the school, visit several science labs, and enjoy a presentation in the planetarium. 

7th graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson should be enrolled in Math 7 honors or higher, Science 7 honors, and one other honors course (English, Civics, or identified as a “Young Scholar”). 

If your child is in 7th grade, meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in attending the field trip to Thomas Jefferson High School, please fill out the TJ Field Trip Interest Form linked here, no later than February 3rd.

We will likely have more students interested in attending the field trip than we have capacity.  If this is the case, we will randomly select students who meet the eligibility criteria and have the field trip materials turned in on time.

To read more about the Young Scholars model, please use the QR code at the bottom of this letter to visit: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics/k-6advanced-academics/young-scholars-k-12.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meg Dombro at [email protected] or call 703-988-8100

To learn more about FCPS Young Scholars: 

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES

Strengthening Families 10-14 – Fortaleciendo Familias Ages 10-14: Program was developed by the Iowa State University to reduce problematic behaviors in youth 10 to 14 years of age. The program helps parents and youth to develop strategies to resist peer pressure that leads to risky behaviors. Parents learn how to supervise their adolescents in a more active and pro-active way and to stimulate healthy and positive family reunions that according to research, decrease family conflicts and contribute to lower levels of substance use and abuse.

 

This is a wonderful program that has been offered in Fairfax County for several years and has had excellent outcomes in improving communication between parents and teenagers. This program consists in 7 sessions of two and a half hours each. The program also includes a meal and offers daycare for younger than 10 yr. old kids.

 

Topics covered:

Love & Affection

Peer pressure resistance

Finding family values

Better communication skills

Problem solving

Goal setting

Understanding each other better

2023 Parent Presentation: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs March 7, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM  Centreville HS Lecture Hall

6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

Summer Learning Programs Registration: Open! 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.

Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration. 

SEL Screener Results

Recently you received your student’s results to the Fall SEL Screener. If you would like some more information about how to interpret the results, please view the Family guide here or watch our session from last year led by our Student Services team here.

Rocket Chemistry Camp From the Social Worker’s Desk: Food and Nutrition Services Career: School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA Basketball Game

• As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer and for supply donations.  Please note that if you sign-up to donate candy, we need the full-size candy bars/candy packets.  

   

  Basketball Game Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

   

  Basketball Game Supply Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donation1#/ 

   

  *If for some reason you get a glitch or when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our Facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, or would like to signup to volunteer or donate.

  President's email is: [email protected]

   

  Secretary's email is: [email protected]

   

   

  PTA Meeting

   

  Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, March 9th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.  We will post the link closer to the meeting date. 

  Thank you all for all you do for our students and the Liberty School Community! -Your PT

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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

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:

• Monday, February 20 - School Closed (Holiday)
• Friday, February 24 - Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Game 
• Tuesday, February 28 - TJHS Field Trip

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

FCPS Strategic Planning

Have Your Say in Our Future! Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for one that is convenient for you. There will be one in-person event in each magisterial district and several virtual events. 

Participating in a strategic planning Community Forum will give employees, parents/caregivers, students, and community members a chance to help shape the school division’s future. At each event, participants will review student achievement, access, and perception data, and identify both strengths and challenges within the data. Input from the forums will be analyzed by our consultant, Performance Fact, Inc., and shared with the Core Planning Team for potential inclusion in FCPS’ new Strategic Plan. 

Childcare will be provided at in-person forums. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, at all events. Please register today.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fieldtrip

On Tuesday, February 28, Liberty MS  will be taking a group of 7th grade students to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.   This is an opportunity for students who may choose to apply to Thomas Jefferson as 8th graders to see the school, visit several science labs, and enjoy a presentation in the planetarium. 

7th graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson should be enrolled in Math 7 honors or higher, Science 7 honors, and one other honors course (English, Civics, or identified as a “Young Scholar”). 

If your child is in 7th grade, meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in attending the field trip to Thomas Jefferson High School, please fill out the TJ Field Trip Interest Form linked here, no later than February 3rd.

We will likely have more students interested in attending the field trip than we have capacity.  If this is the case, we will randomly select students who meet the eligibility criteria and have the field trip materials turned in on time.

To read more about the Young Scholars model, please use the QR code at the bottom of this letter to visit: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics/k-6advanced-academics/young-scholars-k-12.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meg Dombro at [email protected] or call 703-988-8100

To learn more about FCPS Young Scholars: 

2023 Parent Presentation: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs March 7, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM  Centreville HS Lecture Hall

6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

SEL Screener Results

Recently you received your student’s results to the Fall SEL Screener. If you would like some more information about how to interpret the results, please view the Family guide here or watch our session from last year led by our Student Services team here.

Summer Learning Programs Registration: Open! 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.

Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration. 

From the Social Worker’s Desk: Food and Nutrition Services Career: School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA Basketball Game

• As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer and for supply donations.  Please note that if you sign-up to donate candy, we need the full-size candy bars/candy packets.  

   

  Basketball Game Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

   

  Basketball Game Supply Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donation1#/ 

   

  *If for some reason you get a glitch or when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our Facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, or would like to signup to volunteer or donate.

  President's email is: [email protected]

   

  Secretary's email is: [email protected]

   

   

  PTA Meeting

   

  Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, March 9th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.  We will post the link closer to the meeting date. 

  Thank you all for all you do for our students and the Liberty School Community! -Your PT

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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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Liberty Middle PTA

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

Hello Everyone!

Huge thank you to everyone that donated candy and their time to last week's Candy Grams sales.  It was a huge success. We will be doing them again this Spring.  

 

Basketball Game

 

As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer and for supply donations.  Please note that if you sign-up to donate candy, we need the full-size candy bars/candy packets.  

 

Basketball Game Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

 

Basketball Game Supply Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donation1#/ 

 

 

*If for some reason you get a glitch or when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our Facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, or would like to signup to volunteer or donate.

President's email is: [email protected]

 

Secretary's email is: [email protected]

 

 

PTA Meeting

 

Our next PTA meeting will be Thursday, March 9th at 7:30 pm via Zoom.  We will post the link closer to the meeting date. 

Thank you all for all you do for our students and the Liberty School Community! -Your PTA

 

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

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The Liberty Ledger

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

Here is an article you can read, share, and discuss at the dinner table. Article: "The History Behind Black History Month

Teaching Tolerance

"Although textbooks and other curricular materials are improving in their inclusion of under-represented groups, the reality remains that black history is still a largely neglected part of American history. Convincing proof of this notion is the virtual absence of information in textbooks about the founder of Black History Month himself, the African-American scholar Carter G. Woodson." Learn more here.

Important Dates:

• Monday, February 20 - School Closed (Holiday)
• Friday, February 24 - Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Basketball Game 
• Tuesday, February 28 - TJHS Field Trip

FCPS Strategic Planning

Have Your Say in Our Future! Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for one that is convenient for you. There will be one in-person event in each magisterial district and several virtual events. 

Participating in a strategic planning Community Forum will give employees, parents/caregivers, students, and community members a chance to help shape the school division’s future. At each event, participants will review student achievement, access, and perception data, and identify both strengths and challenges within the data. Input from the forums will be analyzed by our consultant, Performance Fact, Inc., and shared with the Core Planning Team for potential inclusion in FCPS’ new Strategic Plan. 

Childcare will be provided at in-person forums. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, at all events. Please register today.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fieldtrip

On Tuesday, February 28, Liberty MS  will be taking a group of 7th grade students to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.   This is an opportunity for students who may choose to apply to Thomas Jefferson as 8th graders to see the school, visit several science labs, and enjoy a presentation in the planetarium. 

7th graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson should be enrolled in Math 7 honors or higher, Science 7 honors, and one other honors course (English, Civics, or identified as a “Young Scholar”). 

If your child is in 7th grade, meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in attending the field trip to Thomas Jefferson High School, please fill out the TJ Field Trip Interest Form linked here, no later than February 3rd.

We will likely have more students interested in attending the field trip than we have capacity.  If this is the case, we will randomly select students who meet the eligibility criteria and have the field trip materials turned in on time.

To read more about the Young Scholars model, please use the QR code at the bottom of this letter to visit: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics/k-6advanced-academics/young-scholars-k-12.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meg Dombro at [email protected] or call 703-988-8100

To learn more about FCPS Young Scholars: 

Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions 

Liberty Middle School will be conducting, The Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. We will survey students in grades 7 and 8, on Wednesday, February 8th during their 8th Period (Unity Time). The purpose of this survey is to measure student support, student engagement, school discipline, and safety conditions in each school. This information will be used to guide educational practices that produce a safe and supportive school environment.  

You may review the questions asked in the student survey at this website: https://tinyurl.com/VaSchoolSurvey.  

For more information on this survey please see the FCPS website through the link below. Thank you!

Information on The Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions

 

2023 Parent Presentation: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs March 7, 2023 6:00-8:00 PM  Centreville HS Lecture Hall

6001 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124

SEL Screener Results

Recently you received your student’s results to the Fall SEL Screener. If you would like some more information about how to interpret the results, please view the Family guide here or watch our session from last year led by our Student Services team here.

Summer Learning Programs Registration: Open! 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.

Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration. 

From the Social Worker’s Desk: Food and Nutrition Services Career: School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA Candy Grams

Can you believe February is almost here? Candy Grams are coming back, just in time for Valentine's Day. Students can purchase their candy grams during their lunch on Wednesday (February 1st), Thursday (February 2nd), and Friday (February 3rd).

Like last time, we are looking for volunteers to help sell candy grams and donations of candy to sell. Here are the links:

• Candy Gram Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-candy3#/
• Candy Gram Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donate#/

Basketball Game

As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer. We will also be sending out a link at the end of next week, with information about donations.

• Basketball Game Volunteer:[goog_1013887537] https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

If for some reason you get a glitch or when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, or would like to signup to volunteer or donate.

• President's email is: [email protected]
• Secretary's email is: [email protected]

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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

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

Liberty Middle PTA

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

Candy Grams

Can you believe February is almost here? Candy Grams are coming back, just in time for Valentine's Day. Students can purchase their candy grams during their lunch on Wednesday (February 1st), Thursday (February 2nd), and Friday (February 3rd).

 

Like last time, we are looking for volunteers to help sell candy grams and donations of candy to sell. Here are the links:

Candy Gram Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-candy3#/

 

Candy Gram Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donate#/

 

Basketball Game

As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer. We will also be sending out a link at the end of next week, with information about donations.

Basketball Game https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

 

President's email is: [email protected]

 

Secretary's email is: [email protected]

 

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

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:

• Wednesday, January 25 End of the Quarter & Early Release
• Thursday, January 26 Teacher Work Day
• Friday, January 27 Teacher Work Day 

FCPS Strategic Plan Community Forums

Are you interested in having a voice in the FCPS Strategic Planning process?  Consider attending one of the upcoming Community Forums at the end of January and beginning of February. This link will take you to a list of dates, times and locations.

SEL Screener Results

Recently you received your student’s results to the Fall SEL Screener. If you would like some more information about how to interpret the results, please view the Family guide here or watch our session from last year led by our Student Services team here.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Fieldtrip

On Tuesday, February 28, Liberty MS  will be taking a group of 7th grade students to visit Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.   This is an opportunity for students who may choose to apply to Thomas Jefferson as 8th graders to see the school, visit several science labs, and enjoy a presentation in the planetarium. 

7th graders interested in applying to Thomas Jefferson should be enrolled in Math 7 honors or higher, Science 7 honors, and one other honors course (English, Civics, or identified as a “Young Scholar”). 

If your child is in 7th grade, meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in attending the field trip to Thomas Jefferson High School, please fill out the TJ Field Trip Interest Form linked here, no later than February 3rd.

We will likely have more students interested in attending the field trip than we have capacity.  If this is the case, we will randomly select students who meet the eligibility criteria and have the field trip materials turned in on time.

To read more about the Young Scholars model, please use the QR code at the bottom of this letter to visit: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics/k-6advanced-academics/young-scholars-k-12.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Meg Dombro at [email protected] or call 703-988-8100

To learn more about FCPS Young Scholars: 

From the Social Worker’s Desk:

Ideas for Family Fun:

Community Center activities- (Cub Run Center, Mott Center, etc)

Parktakes is a group resource for numerous different types of activities.

Roller Skating in Manassas

Ice Skating in Manassas.

First Fridays in the city areas  (Fairfax, Manassas)

 

Discounted sites for activities:
Certifikid

Groupon

*Scholarships for county and recreational teams in the area for families with lower financial incomes

Food and Nutrition Services Career: School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA Teacher Workdays

Don't forget that this week, Thursday, January 26th, and Friday, January 27th, there will be teacher/staff workdays. Please click on the sign-up genius to help PTA provide snacks for our hard-working school team and show them all appreciation for what they do for our students. We will be collecting donations through this Tuesday, January 24th. The goal is to set this up for the teacher on Wednesday so it is ready for them Thursday.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a8ae23abfb6-liberty#/

 

Candy Grams

Can you believe February is almost here? Candy Grams are coming back, just in time for Valentine's Day. Students can purchase their candy grams during their lunch on Wednesday (February 1st), Thursday (February 2nd), and Friday (February 3rd).

Like last time, we are looking for volunteers to help sell candy grams and donations of candy to sell. Here are the links:

• Candy Gram Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-candy3#/
• Candy Gram Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-donate#/

Basketball Game

As you have heard, on Friday, February 24th, 2023, Liberty MS will be playing Stone MS in their annual basketball game. We are looking for volunteers to help PTA sell tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. We expect the turnout to be even bigger than the recent volleyball game. Below is a link to sign-up to volunteer. We will also be sending out a link at the end of next week, with information about donations.

• Basketball Game Volunteer:[goog_1013887537] https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45a4ae2fa4f58-volunteer1#/

If for some reason you get a glitch or when you click on any of the links and it gives you an error message, you can copy and paste the link directly into your browser and it should work. If for some reason it does not work, our facebook page will also have it posted. You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, or would like to signup to volunteer or donate.

• President's email is: [email protected]
• Secretary's email is: [email protected]

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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

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, January 20 Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series (Game location: Stone MS)
• Tuesday, January 24 LMS Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Grade and Rising 8th Grade Parents
• Wednesday, January 25 End of the Quarter & Early Release
• Thursday, January 26 Teacher Work Day
• Friday, January 27 Teacher Work Day 

Curriculum Night and Course Selection

Students will soon start engaging in Academic Advising and Course Selection for the 2023-24 school year.  Below are some upcoming dates that are taking place to help provide information about the course selection process.  Please take a moment to review the course catalog with your student by clicking on the Academic Advising announcement on the main page of the website.  Information on our Student Services website regarding course information for the 2023-24 school year is currently under construction.  We will send a message when the information is live.

IMPORTANT DATES:

LMS Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Grade and Rising 8th Grade Parents

You are invited to join us for our Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 24th.  This is a great opportunity to learn about course offerings and the course selection process as students prepare to select classes for the 2023-2024 school year. 

 

Rising 7th Grade

January 23/24 – 6th grade visits to LMS

January 24 – LMS Curriculum Night for Parents

*Course registration process according to what the respective elementary school establishes

 

Rising 8th Grade

December 12/13 – LMS Counselors met with 7th grade students through PE classes providing an overview of 8th grade course options

January 24 – LMS Curriculum Night for Parents – Course Information Fair, 7-8 PM

February 6 – Students will enter 8th grade course selections in SIS Student Vue during Unity Time

February 9-24 – LMS counselors will meet with students to review course selections

 

Rising 9th Grade

January 12 – 8th grade field trip to CVHS (includes tour and overview of 9th grade course options)

January 18 – Curriculum Night hosted by CVHS – 6:30-8:15 PM

February 6 – Students will enter 9th grade course selections in SIS Student Vue during Unity Time

February 9-24 – LMS counselors will meet with students to review course selections

 

Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

FCPS Strategic Plan Community Forums

Are you interested in having a voice in the FCPS Strategic Planning process?  Consider attending one of the upcoming Community Forums at the end of January and beginning of February.  This link will take you to a list of dates, times and locations.

From the Social Worker’s Desk:

Ideas for Family Fun:

Community Center activities- (Cub Run Center, Mott Center, etc)

Parktakes is a group resource for numerous different types of activities.

Roller Skating in Manassas

Ice Skating in Manassas.

First Fridays in the city areas  (Fairfax, Manassas)

 

Discounted sites for activities:
Certifikid

Groupon

*Scholarships for county and recreational teams in the area for families with lower financial incomes

School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series JOIN US TO CHEER ON OUR TEAMS! Friday, January 20th at Stone MS 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM) Admission: $5

Girls, Boys, and Staff Game

Concessions will be sold in the cafeteria

NO Bags or Backpacks allowed.  

*Notice: Students with violations of the SR&R during the coming weeks will not be allowed to attend the games.  

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA:

Huge Thank you to all our parent volunteers that donated supplies and came to help with the Volleyball game last week.  This was a huge success! We appreciate you all.  A huge shout out to our VP of Ways&Means (Katy) and our Secretary (Rachel) for leading the charge.  

 

Next week, Thursday, January 26th, and Friday, January 27th, there will be teacher/staff workdays.  Please click on the sign-up genius to help PTA provide snacks for our hard-working school team and show them all appreciation for what they do for our students.  

 

Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444a8ae23abfb6-liberty#/

 

You can also email both the president and secretary if you have any questions, would like to signup to donate, or even help set up.  

President's email is: [email protected]

Secretary's email is: [email protected]

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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:

• Thursday, January 12 CVHS Academic Advising Field Trip
• Friday, January 13 Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series (Game location: Liberty MS)

• Monday, January 16 School Closed (Martin Luther King Day)
• Friday, January 20 Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series (Game location: Stone MS)

• Tuesday, January 24 LMS Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Grade and Rising 8th Grade Parents
• Wednesday, January 25 End of the Quarter & Early Release
• Thursday, January 26 Teacher Work Day
• Friday, January 27 Teacher Work Day 

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, all eighth-grade students will be visiting Centreville High School for an orientation session.  Students will have an opportunity to tour the building and learn about course offerings and extracurricular clubs and activities that are offered at the high school.

School buses will transport students to Centreville at approximately 9:20 A.M. and will return to Liberty by 1:00 P.M.  Students who are purchasing lunch will be able to do so, and students are also welcome to bring a bag lunch that day.  In order for your student to participate in this field trip, you will need to complete THIS PERMISSION FORM tomorrow morning, if you haven't already 

We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for our students as we help them transition from eighth to ninth grade.

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Curriculum Night and Course Selection

Students will soon start engaging in Academic Advising and Course Selection for the 2023-24 school year.  Below are some upcoming dates that are taking place to help provide information about the course selection process.  Please take a moment to review the course catalog with your student by clicking on the Academic Advising announcement on the main page of the website.  Information on our Student Services website regarding course information for the 2023-24 school year is currently under construction.  We will send a message when the information is live.

IMPORTANT DATES:

LMS Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Grade and Rising 8th Grade Parents

You are invited to join us for our Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 24th.  This is a great opportunity to learn about course offerings and the course selection process as students prepare to select classes for the 2023-2024 school year. 

 

Rising 7th Grade

January 23/24 – 6th grade visits to LMS

January 24 – LMS Curriculum Night for Parents

*Course registration process according to what the respective elementary school establishes

 

Rising 8th Grade

December 12/13 – LMS Counselors met with 7th grade students through PE classes providing an overview of 8th grade course options

January 24 – LMS Curriculum Night for Parents – Course Information Fair, 7-8 PM

February 6 – Students will enter 8th grade course selections in SIS Student Vue during Unity Time

February 9-24 – LMS counselors will meet with students to review course selections

 

Rising 9th Grade

January 12 – 8th grade field trip to CVHS (includes tour and overview of 9th grade course options)

January 18 – Curriculum Night hosted by CVHS – 6:30-8:15 PM

February 6 – Students will enter 9th grade course selections in SIS Student Vue during Unity Time

February 9-24 – LMS counselors will meet with students to review course selections

 

Additional information will be provided in the coming weeks!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Wednesday, January 25 End of the Quarter & Early Release School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series JOIN US TO CHEER ON OUR TEAMS! Friday, January 13th at Liberty MS Friday, January 20th at Stone MS 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM) Admission: $5

Girls, Boys, and Staff Game

Concessions will be sold in the cafeteria

NO Bags or Backpacks allowed.  

*Notice: Students with violations of the SR&R during the coming weeks will not be allowed to attend the games.  

  ***PARENTS: Please volunteer to help with this PTA fundraiser. PTA will be selling tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. Please click on the links below to sign up to help.

Volunteer: 

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

Donations:

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

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA: Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Game: Friday, January 13th at Liberty MS ***PARENTS: Please volunteer to help with this PTA fundraiser. PTA will be selling tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. Please click on the links below to sign up to help.

Volunteer: 

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

Donations:

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

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

 

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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

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, January 12 CVHS Academic Advising Field Trip
• Friday, January 13 Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series (Game location: Liberty MS)

• Monday, January 13 School Closed (Martin Luther King Day)
• Friday, January 20 Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series (Game location: Stone MS)

• Tuesday, January 24 Curriculum Night for Parents
• Wednesday, January 25 End of the Quarter & Early Release
• Thursday, January 26 Teacher Work Day
• Friday, January 27 Teacher Work Day 

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, all eighth-grade students will be visiting Centreville High School for an orientation session.  Students will have an opportunity to tour the building and learn about course offerings and extracurricular clubs and activities that are offered at the high school.

 

School buses will transport students to Centreville at approximately 9:20 A.M. and will return to Liberty by 1:00 P.M.  Students who are purchasing lunch will be able to do so, and students are also welcome to bring a bag lunch that day.  In order for your student to participate in this field trip, you will need to complete THIS PERMISSION FORM no later than Friday, January 6, 2023.

 

We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for our students as we help them transition from eighth to ninth grade.

 

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Wednesday, January 25 End of the Quarter & Early Release School Attendance Goals!

Welcome back! As we return to school for the new year, listed below are some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and habits of getting to school on time every day: 

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Series JOIN US TO CHEER ON OUR TEAMS! Friday, January 13th at Liberty MS Friday, January 20th at Stone MS 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Doors open at 6:15 PM) Admission: $5

Girls, Boys, and Staff Game

Concessions will be sold in the cafeteria

NO Bags or Backpacks allowed.  

*Notice: Students with violations of the SR&R during the coming weeks will not be allowed to attend the games.  

 

  ***PARENTS: Please volunteer to help with this PTA fundraiser. PTA will be selling tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. Please click on the links below to sign up to help.

Volunteer: 

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

Donations:

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

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

Liberty PTA: Liberty MS vs. Stone MS Volleyball Game: Friday, January 13th at Liberty MS *PARENTS: Please volunteer to help with this PTA fundraiser. PTA will be selling tickets, concessions, and t-shirts. Please click on the links below to sign up to help.

Volunteer: 

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

Donations:

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

 

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

 

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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/

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:

• December 19- January 2 Holiday Break 
• Thursday, January 12 CVHS Academic Advising Field Trip

A message from our Principal

Dear Liberty Families,

Winter break is upon us and with it comes all the excitement that the season brings.  It is a busy time filled with visiting family and friends or opening your homes to receive guests.  Whatever your beliefs or traditions are, I hope that you can spend some quality time with your loved ones. 

We have asked the teachers to give students a break once again during these holidays. We shared the following guidelines for break: 

• Students should not be required to complete work over school breaks.   
• Be reasonable with due dates.  Provide enough time for students to complete their work within the normal school calendar without the need to work over school breaks.  Though you may have a long-term assignment that spans over a school break, no long-term work should be due the first few days after a break. 
• No assessments should be given immediately upon return from breaks.

In the spirit of taking a break during the holidays, we have asked staff to take a break as well. Liberty school offices will be closed over the winter vacation.  

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, students, and parents for their hard work, dedication, and support so far this school year.  The New Year will bring new learning experiences, new challenges, and new fun. I look forward to what lies ahead for us in 2023!

Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes for the New Year!

 

Sincerely,

 

Adam Erbrecht

Principal

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, all eighth-grade students will be visiting Centreville High School for an orientation session.  Students will have an opportunity to tour the building and learn about course offerings and extracurricular clubs and activities that are offered at the high school.

 

School buses will transport students to Centreville at approximately 9:20 A.M. and will return to Liberty by 1:00 P.M.  Students who are purchasing lunch will be able to do so, and students are also welcome to bring a bag lunch that day.  In order for your student to participate in this field trip, you will need to complete THIS PERMISSION FORM no later than Friday, December 16, 2022.

 

We look forward to this wonderful opportunity for our students as we help them transition from eighth to ninth grade.

 

 

Liberty MS Student Services Department

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Spring Screening

Spring 2023 AAP Level IV referrals and optional screening materials are due by Friday, December 15, 2022.  Parents or guardians of seventh grade students may initiate screening for full-time AAP Level IV services by submitting an Advanced Academic Programs Level IV Referral Form and any optional screening materials to LMS AART, Meg Dombro.  Please view AAP Testing and Identification Timelines for more information. 

AAP Level IV services are available to students in grades 3-8. Students may be found eligible for full-time placement in AAP Level IV Center classes through a central selection process where multiple criteria are reviewed by a central selection committee to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. More information about the screening process as well as an overview of AAP services available at the middle school level may be found here on the FCPS website or families can view this video, AAP Overview of Services. 

If you have any questions about this process please reach out to LMS AART, Meg Dombro, at [email protected]

A message from our Liberty Middle  Librarian

Dear Parents and Families,

I’m sending my sincere gratitude for making our Book Fair an outstanding success!

Thanks to your contributions, we raised nearly $1,000 for our school, which we’ll use for library events for students and classes throughout the school year. 

My reward for hosting a Book Fair is watching your kids discover new books. All that joy wouldn’t be possible without volunteers from our school community – you deserve my special thanks.

If your child missed out on the Fair (or already finished every new book), there’s still time to shop! Our Book Fair will continue online through December 18th. Your online purchases benefit our school. Click below to shop our Fair:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/libertymiddleschool7

I hope to see you and your child at next year’s Fair. Until then, happy reading!

Gratefully,

Maggie Wickham

Book Fair Chairperson

Liberty Middle School

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

Hidden in Plain Sight December 12th To register for Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) please click on the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-liberty-ms-tickets-428565189017 Picking Your Student Up Early?

We ask that you send your student in with a note stating what time they will be picked up and by who. That way, we can make your student a pass for five minutes before the time on the note and they can meet you here in the office and after verifying your ID you will be all set to go. Has the day already started, and you need to pick up your student? No problem. You’ll come to entrance number 1 for the main office, show your ID and we will call your student down to leave. 

FCPS Calendar Survey:

In an annual planning process, FCPS uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. The Calendar Survey will be sent to parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12.

Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.

 

Liberty PTA:  

Quick Links

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

 

Follow Us!

Facebook 

Twitter

Instagram

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]

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

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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 5- 9 Scholastic Book Fair 
• Friday, December 9 Math Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA)
• Monday, December 12 PTA Meeting: Hidden in Plain Sight
• Wednesday, December 14 Learning with your Lion: Virtual Parent Session
• December 19- January 2 Holiday Break 

December Spirit Weeks Winter VGA Testing 

Liberty Middle School students will be taking the WINTER Reading Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and the WINTER Math Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) on Friday, December 9, 2022.

 

Students in Algebra I will not be taking the Math VGA on September 22 but WILL be taking a Math Inventory or completing a Math Enrichment project that morning.

 

Student in Geometry will not be taking the Math VGA on September 22 but WILL be completing an Math Enrichment project that morning

 

Students 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

Students are permitted to bring the following materials if they choose to:

• Water bottle

Please reach out to Cristina Olson (School Testing Coordinator), [email protected] if you have any questions about VGA testing.

Learning with your Lion: Virtual Parent Session December 14th, 12:30PM

Frustrated with your student’s grades and 1st quarter report card? Connect with Liberty’s counselors during your lunch break to learn about supporting your student at home as they navigate middle school academics. We will talk about resources and strategies available to help your student improve their grades and work habits. Meeting link will be provided closer to the date, and a recording will be posted.

Liberty Middle School Student Services

 

Centreville High School Academic Advising Field Trip

On Thursday, January 12th 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.

 

To participate in the Field Trip a Parent/Guardian must complete the online permission slip:

 

LINK TO COMPLETE ONLINE PERMISSION SLIP

 

Liberty Middle Scholastic Book Fair

Get ready! This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! We've turned up the volume with more fun, more choices and more excitement, so kids will arrive curious and leave bolder, prouder, and stronger than ever before. Here's what you need to know about our upcoming fair:

• Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly
• You can sign up for Book Fair eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, so your child can shop the Fair cash-free. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.
• We’re taking precautions to host a safe Fair at our school, focusing on preventive measures.

Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:

Fair Dates: DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 9

Evening Event: December 7th from 4 PM - 7 PM

Book Fair Homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/libertymiddleschool7

We can’t wait to see your child at the Fair!

Margaret Wickham

Liberty’s Book Fair Chair

[email protected]

Bus Notes:

If your student is interested in riding the bus home with a friend, no problem! We need a note from each parent, one for the student riding the alternate bus and one from the other parent approving another student to come to their house after school. Each note needs to be brought to the main office at the beginning of the school day and a bus pass will be available for the student riding the alternate bus at the end of the school day. 

Bus notes are no longer be accepted by email. We need a note bought to the main office by each student at the beginning of the day.

FCPS Calendar Survey:

In an annual planning process, FCPS uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. The Calendar Survey will be sent to parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12.

Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.

 

Liberty PTA: Hidden in Plain Sight December 12th To register for Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) please click on the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-liberty-ms-tickets-428565189017 Spirit Night Join us on December 8th for our next Spirit Night to help support Liberty! 

Order Panda Express for lunch or dinner (10:30 am - 9:30 PM) and Panda Express will donate 20% of event sales to Liberty Middle School PTA for orders. 

Please show the flyer (paper or smartphone) when ordering in person or enter 342509 in the fundraiser code box through PandaExpress.com or the App. 

 

Click Here for Spirit Night Flyer 

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Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

 

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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]

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

6801 Union Mill Road, Clifton, VA 20124 | Web | Twitter
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Liberty Middle PTA

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

Don't miss this special event... PTA Meeting: Hidden in Plain Sight December 12th from 6pm-8:45pm

Join the Liberty PTA on December 12th from 6pm-8:45pm for our next in-person meeting.  We will have a light business meeting from 6pm-6:30pm.  Following the meeting, there will be a Parent Presentation called Hidden in Plain Sight from 6:30-8:45pm by Sully Station FCPD and FCPS located in the Liberty Middle School Cafeteria sponsored by the Liberty PTA. 

 

“The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors, and more. This is a hands-on learning adventure for PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ONLY! We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. This program begins with a setup of a teenager’s bedroom which includes close to 100 “red flags” that indicate risky behavior. Parents are encouraged to touch everything and identify our red flags.”

 

To register for Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) please click on the link below.    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidden-in-plain-sight-liberty-ms-tickets-428565189017 Spirit Night: Join us for on December 8th for our next Spirit Night to help support Liberty! 

Order Panda Express for lunch or dinner (10:30 am - 9:30 PM) and Panda Express will donate 20% of event sales to Liberty Middle School PTA for orders. 

Please show the flyer (paper or smartphone) when ordering in person or enter 342509 in the fundraiser code box through PandaExpress.com or the App. 

 

Click Here for Spirit Night Flyer   *Candy Grams*

The PTA will be selling candy grams on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 7-9, in the cafeteria during all lunches. A candy gram costs $2, and the sender can choose either a Hershey chocolate bar or skittles to send. The PTA prefers cash, but checks will be accepted.

Attention all Library Lovers: 

We would like to introduce you to our new Library Lead-Andre Wyche.  Mr. Wyche will be working to coordinate all library volunteers.  If you are interested in volunteering in the library please email him at [email protected]

PTA Support:

We Need Your Help!  We are in need of translators who speak Korean and can help provide translation services for PTA meetings and presentations.  Know someone that can help, please email Heather  at [email protected]

 

Did you know there are many ways to help the PTA and support the school?

We are always looking for help. Big or small, all help is appreciated.  

Can’t come to the school but want to help.  We have things you can do to help that does not require you to come to the school.  

 

We have the following open positions still available:

• VP of Membership Position (this is an executive board position);

• Family Resource Volunteers to help pack food bags for Liberty’s food pantry (Thursdays); 

• Food Drive and Maker Space Supply Drive Helpers;

• Concession and Treat Gram Helpers;

• Teacher Appreciation Helpers;

• And many, many more opportunities!

Just click on the link to fill out our google form:

 

https://forms.gle/e9xtkMi7g2W9xwDY9 

Quick Links:

Join the PTA CLICK HERE 

PTA Website CLICK HERE

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