 The Liberty Ledger
Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
Important Dates:
- Tuesday, May 13- READING SOL
- Friday, May 16- MATH SOL
- Thursday, May 22- SCIENCE SOL
SOL Testing:
Please mark your calendars with these important SOL testing days:
Please help your student get in the habit of charging their laptops at home to ensure a fully charged computer is available on test days.
Permission to Retest Google Form:
The Virginia Board of Education allows middle school students who fail Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by a narrow margin to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student fails their first attempt with a score of 375-399 (400 is passing).
Parent permission is required for any retests in grades 7-8. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your child’s course grade or academic record.
If you believe your child would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the SOL test, please complete the Parent Permission Retest Form by clicking the link below.
Liberty M.S. Parent Permission to Retest Form
If you have any questions about SOL Testing please contact, Amber Wickstrom (School Testing Coordinator), akwickstrom@fcps.edu.
EOSY Medication Pick up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school (June 11 @12:15PM). Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Thank you for your cooperation and have a good summer.
Due Liberty Library Books
All library books are due back to the library on May 28th. If you have lost or damaged your library book, please contact our Liberty Librarian, Maggie Wickham.
SCA After-School Dance and Fun Day
Thursday, May 22nd After-School 2:30PM – 5:00PM (Late buses available)
Permission form required (sent out next week)
Dancing, Volleyball fun, Minute-to-Win-It Games, Large Yard Games, Mario Cart Competition and more.
Pizza and water for students. Additional snacks requested from families(nut free). Please drop off at school by 5/20
Look for more information coming out Monday.
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Liberty Middle School PTA
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our wonderful educators and everything you do!
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Events Coming Up:
Save The Date! Eighth Grade Celebration and Seventh Grade Ice Cream Social - June 10th
We are looking for volunteers and donations to make this event a success! Sign up below:
New LMS Merch is Available!
Click here to shop or scan the QR code from the picture.
 The PTA Board is Recruiting for 2025-2026
The LMS PTA is looking to fill positions for the next school year:
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President (Presides all meetings, serves as liaison with the school administration, etc.)
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Secretary (Records all meeting minutes, prepares PTA announcements, etc.)
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VP of Membership (Maintains memberships list, develop engagement strategies, etc.)
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VP of Ways and Means (Coordinates all fundraising events, etc.)
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Treasurer (Manages the financial activities for the PTA, etc.)
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Communications Chair- not part of the executive board (Manages announcements on social media, maintains website, etc.)
If you would like to learn more about those positions, please contact the PTA president at: president@libertymspta.org.
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PTA Sponsors:
After-School Program
 
CVHS Cross Country Interest Meeting
Rising 9th Graders, CVHS Cross Country Interest Meeting , Thursday, 5/8, 3:30PM (B block) in the cafeteria
VIP Camp Update
What are your RISING 7th & 8th graders doing this summer?
Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) have teamed up to offer a 5-week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders (2025-26) in the Western Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment. The program is led by FCPS After-School and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff.
Camp Details:
- Dates - Tuesday, July 1st - Thursday, July 31st
- NO camp on July 4th
- 9:00 AM - 4:00PM (Site opens at 8:00AM for drop off)
- Location – Rocky Run Middle School, 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly
- Bus Transportation will be provided from feeder middle schools and other selected stops
- Cost – $100* for all 5 weeks (this does not include field trips)
- *Scholarships are available for families who require financial assistance
- This camp serves rising 7th and 8th grade (2025-2026 school year) students who reside in the Franklin, Katherine Johnson, Liberty, Rocky Run and Stone Middle School boundaries.
Camp Registration:
As you are aware, registrations for the 2025 VIP Summer Camps have been on hold as this program may not be available or may be restructured. As of May 6th, the Board of Supervisors is proposing to restore funding for the Middle School After-School Program. If the budget is adopted on May 13th, then VIP Summer Camp will be ON for this summer.
- May 7th: Families will receive a News You Choose email from Western Fairfax VIP
- May 13th: Board of Supervisors adopts the 2025-2026 budget
- May 14th at 6 PM: VIP Camp registration opens for 2025-26 7th and 8th graders.
Spring Talent Show
VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
FCPS Summer Extravaganza
NEW Summer Extravaganza hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas! Have an unforgettable experience at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in engaging, educational, and enriching activities for Fairfax County students.
May 10, 2025
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Woodson High School – Front Parking Lot
9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
Event Website
CVHS Robotics Summer Classes:
  
Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:
Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!
Click here for Amazon Wishlist!
Materials Review Committee
We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.
Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at mpwickham@fcps.edu 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 shughes@fcps.edu or visit our Social Worker Page.
Helpful Resources
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