The Liberty Ledger: February 19, 2025
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The Liberty LedgerProviding students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
Important Dates:- Thursday, February 20- Family and Community Focus Groups on Hate Speech
This is a reminder that our Parent & Community Focus Group on Addressing Hate Speech is tomorrow, February 20th, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person.
This important discussion event will provide a safe and confidential space to share your experiences, perspectives, and ideas on addressing hate speech in our community. Your input is invaluable in helping us develop effective strategies to foster a more inclusive and respectful environment.
Agenda:
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Grounding: We will meet as a large group to review data and discuss and define the issue at hand.
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Conversations: In groups of 3, we will engage in conversation about the topic. Each group will be facilitated by a member of the Liberty Middle School team.
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Community Connection: We will reflect on the dialogue and connect with each other in community with light refreshments.
Please note: This event will still take place as scheduled, regardless of the current weather conditions, unless Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) cancels afterschool activities.
If you haven’t registered and still would like to, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/xbhB4nDqgsyXcyaFA
We appreciate your participation and look forward to this meaningful conversation. Your voice matters.
Liberty Middle School PTA Staff Wishlist of the Month:Please consider supporting our educators by purchasing items from their classroom wish lists:
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Mrs. Franke’s Classroom Wish List: 7th Grade Math/Power Math
Events Coming Up: SCA Food Drive- Donations Accepted Through February 27th Help us end hunger in our community by donating toiletries or unexpired canned goods. Donations
can be left in the main office or handed out the windows in the kids and ride lanes. Join Us for our Next Meeting: Spelling Bee- TBD More information to come….
Staff Volleyball Game- TBD
More information to come….
Liberty vs Stone Basketball Game: Coming in April- Centreville High School More information to come- We will need volunteers (concession stand, ticket booth, etc.) so be on
the lookout for a sign-up genius soon.
Eighth Grade Celebration- June 10th
We'll soon be reaching out for donations and volunteers to help make this event a success! Not a PTA Member Yet? Click to join the PTA today
Stay Connected and Follow us on Social Media: PTA Sponsors: After-School Program:
We are happy to welcome back our After-School Specialist, Sandy Donlon, after an extended leave from Liberty. For information about the Liberty After-School Program, please reach out to her at [email protected] or 703-988-8230. There will be a separate After-School “News You Choose” going out next week to families sharing the 2nd Semester(3rd quarter) schedules, information about our MS Sports Track and Field program, and exciting news about activities and events happening in the next semester.
This week in After-School…
- Tuesday, January 28th – No After-School Program, End of Quarter
- Wednesday, January 29th – Student Holiday-Teacher Work Day
Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!
Click here for Amazon Wishlist!
Materials Review CommitteeWe are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.
Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at [email protected] if interested in serving on the committee this year.
Student Services Team:(From left to right: Shirley Alvarez-Leon, Liberty Counselor, Rachel Lee, Liberty Counselor, Valerie Peters, Director of Student Services, Raychal Hart, Lead Liberty Counselor, Scott Steele, Liberty Counselor.)
Free and Reduced-Price Meals:Learn more about the criteria and process to apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.
If you have children eligible for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee (e.g fees associated with elective classes).
To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm
The free and reduced-price meals application also includes a section where you provide consent to share information allowing FCPS staff (School Principal, school counselors and other FCPS program staff) to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
Information received by FCPS staff will only be used for the purposes described in the application.
Questions or Concerns?If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at [email protected] or visit our Social Worker Page.
Helpful Resources- Get more information about food distribution
- Watch this video to learn how to set up SIS ParentVUE
- Liberty MS Staff Directory
- Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277
Principal: Adam Erbrecht | [email protected]
Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall | [email protected]
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | [email protected]
Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina | [email protected]
Director of Student Services: Valerie Peters | [email protected]
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