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Monday, September 9, 2024

Dear Lancers:

Happy Monday! As we start the fourth week of school, I wanted to share what a great job our students have done this year. We can tell that students are getting more comfortable with navigating the building and adjusting well to the aspects that are unique to being in middle school. Today is also the first day of the after-school program! It was great to see so many students stay after school to take advantage of the many opportunities we offer. It is a great way for students to get involved, explore their passions, and meet new people at LMS. You can find information about our afterschool program on our website.

If your child needs additional support, please feel free to reach out to our wonderful team here at LMS. Often that can be directly to a specific. If there are more global concerns, please reach out to your child’s school counselor or assistant principal. Thank you all for a great start to the year, and we look forward to partnering with you all.

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow MS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bell Schedule for the next two weeks:

DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS: PTA Meeting - Sept. 18 @ 9:30 AM

Our first PTA meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30 AM in the Lecture Hall. In this meeting the school will share information about new FCPS grading policies in place this year, as well as how to utilize schoology and ParentVue to help your child this year.

Click here and learn more about the Longfellow PTA. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

Blue Star Welcome Week September 21-29

Help make the move easier for military families transitioning into your local community! Join us in celebrating #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS from September 21 - September 29 to create a greater sense of belonging for military and Veteran families in your neighborhood.

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Thursday, September 26th & Friday, September 27th, 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132516#login
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session - October 21 @ 2:45

On Tuesday 10/1/24 at 2:45 pm, Longfellow will hold a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) admissions presentation in the Lecture Hall. TJHSST is a selective secondary high school, and students must submit an application, pass the admissions exam, and receive an acceptance to attend. To learn more about the TJHSST admissions process, visit TJHSST Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Admissions | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu).

Please RSVP for the Longfellow session by completing this Google Form. Email Ms. Ricker at [email protected] with any questions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Damaged Chromebooks:

All students have been given a brand new Chromebook for the 2024-2025 school year. Students are responsible for these devices. If a Chromebook is damaged (willfully or due to carelessness) families will be charged through MySchoolBucks. Please partner with us and remind your students of proper care of their laptop both at home and at school.

World Language Credit Exam

The 2024 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered in November 2024, at Longfellow MS. Exam date will be shared in the near future. Thirty languages will be included. Please visit the website below for a list of the languages offered.

What is the World Language Credit Exam?
The exam assesses language proficiency. Students must be able to read and comprehend exam instructions and writing prompts in the exam language. The Credit Exam requires students to write multiple well-developed essays about personal experiences using complete sentences and at least three cohesive paragraphs. Students earn credit based on the level of proficiency demonstrated by their writing. Students who take the exam may earn up to three pass-or-fail credits (levels one, two and three) in the language.

How and when can I register?
Registration will open September 4 - October 4, 2024. All students must register for the exam through their school counselor. If you are interested in registering for an exam, please complete the World Language Credit Exam Interest Form.

Late registrations will not be accepted.
Find more information at the World Languages Credit Exam website.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

     • Immunization Reminder
     • Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
     • How Is FCPS’ Redesigned Website Working for You?

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER How do I sign up?

Parents/Guardians need to fill out this google form to give your student consent to attend the after school program.

Students can attend after school clubs on any day, but must sign in for after school attendance every day that they are present.

Can students attend any after school activity?

Students can attend most activities at their leisure. There are some activities that require testing or a commitment. The following activities require testing and/or a commitment to attend on required days.

Debate
Science Olympiad
Science Bowl
Math Counts
Quiz Bowl
Model UN
Clay/Art Club - lottery due to limited seats

Schedule

Our schedule for the first quarter can be found here. Please note that we will still be adding programming. We do post new schedules every quarter.

Late buses

Late buses are offered Monday - Thursday. Buses typically leave Longfellow between 4:30p.m. - 4:45p.m.

If you have any questions about the after school program, please contact our After School Specialist - Lavina Gangwani-Colaco.

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LMS After School Program

We are so excited to begin our after school program on Monday, September 9th. There are some activities that won’t start until after the interest meeting and testing. Interest meeting dates can be found here.

How do I sign up?

Parents/Guardians need to fill out this google form to give your student consent to attend the after school program.

Students can attend after school clubs on any day, but must sign in for after school attendance everyday that they are present. We will go over this with the students next week.

Can students attend any after school activity?

Students can attend most activities at their leisure. There are some activities that require testing or a commitment. The following activities require testing and/or a commitment to attend on required days.

Debate Team
Science Olympiad
Science Bowl
Math Counts
Quiz Bowl
Model UN
Clay/Art Club - lottery due to limited seats

Schedule

Our schedule for the first quarter can be found here. Please note that we will still be adding programming. We do post new schedules every quarter.

Late buses

Late buses are offered Monday - Thursday. Buses typically leave Longfellow between 4:30p.m. - 4:45p.m.

If you have any questions about the after school program, please contact our After School Specialist - Lavina Gangwani-Colaco - [email protected].

2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043  | Main Office: 703-533-2600
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Lancers-

I hope everyone was able to relax during the Labor Day weekend after the rush of the first two weeks of school. It was great to welcome back all of our lancers today. Now that we are settling into routine, please take a few minutes to review our newsletter. I know that at times it can be long, but there is a lot of relevant information you do not want to miss!

I would like to thank everyone that has completed the Digital Resource Consent form. We currently have over 75% of families having completed this form. The digital resource consent form is necessary for your student to be able to access various technology platforms.

Lastly, our after-school program starts next week. Be sure to see important information related to clubs and activities in the “After School Corner” towards the end of the newsletter.

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

UPCOMING EVENTS Bell Schedule for the next two weeks: DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS: PTA Meeting - 9-18-24 @ 9:30 AM

Our first PTA meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30 AM in the Lecture Hall. In this meeting the school will share information about new FCPS grading policies in place this year, as well as how to utilize schoology and ParentVue to help your child this year.

Click here and learn more about the Longfellow PTA. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Thursday, September 26th & Friday, September 27th, 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132516#login
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected]

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session

On Tuesday 10/1/24 at 2:45 pm, Longfellow will hold a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) admissions presentation in the Lecture Hall. TJHSST is a selective secondary high school, and students must submit an application, pass the admissions exam, and receive an acceptance to attend. To learn more about the TJHSST admissions process, visit TJHSST Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Admissions | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu),

Please RSVP for the Longfellow session by completing this Google Form. Email Ms. Ricker at [email protected] with any questions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION World Language Credit Exam

The 2024 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered in November 2024, at Longfellow MS. Exam date will be shared in the near future. Thirty languages will be included. Please visit the website below for a list of the languages offered.

What is the World Language Credit Exam?
The exam assesses language proficiency. Students must be able to read and comprehend exam instructions and writing prompts in the exam language. The Credit Exam requires students to write multiple well-developed essays about personal experiences using complete sentences and at least three cohesive paragraphs. Students earn credit based on the level of proficiency demonstrated by their writing. Students who take the exam may earn up to three pass-or-fail credits (levels one, two and three) in the language.

How and when can I register?
Registration will open September 4 - October 4, 2024. All students must register for the exam through their school counselor. If you are interested in registering for an exam, please complete the World Language Credit Exam Interest Form. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Where can I find more information?
Check out the World Languages Credit Exam website at:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages

FCPS Calendar & Attendance

Longfellow is committed to reducing chronic absenteeism. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) defines chronic absenteeism as missing ten percent or more (18+ days) of the academic year for any reason, including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions. As you plan ahead, please review this year's calendar to minimize the days missed from school. We know you agree that it is imperative for your students to be here every single day. Please note that absences due to family trips or vacations are unexcused absences unless they are due to family emergencies or observations of religious holidays.

Damaged Chromebooks:

All students have been given a brand new Chromebook for the 2024-2025 school year. Students are responsible for these devices. If a Chromebook is damaged (willfully or due to carelessness) families will be charged through MySchoolBucks. Please partner with us and remind your students of proper care of their laptop both at home and at school.

FCPS News ICYMI!

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

     • Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
     • School Safety Reminders
     • Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
     • Cell Phones Off, Learning On
     • Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! FCPS Attendance

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Art/Clay Club Lottery Sign up

Last day to sign up is Thursday, September 5th. You will be notified on Friday, September 6th if you were selected.

When do after school programs start?

The official kick off date is September 9th. However, there are some activities that won’t start until after interest meetings and testing. Interest meeting dates can be found here.

How do I sign up?

Parents/Guardians need to fill out this google form to give your student consent to attend the after school program.

Students can attend after school clubs on any day, but must sign in for after school attendance every day that they are present.

Can students attend any after school activity?

Students can attend most activities at their leisure. There are some activities that require testing or a commitment. The following activities require testing and/or a commitment to attend on required days.

Debate
Science Olympiad
Science Bowl
Math Counts
Quiz Bowl
Model UN
Clay/Art Club - lottery due to limited seats

Schedule

Our schedule for the first quarter can be found here. Please note that we will still be adding programming. We do post new schedules every quarter.

Late buses

Late buses are offered Monday - Thursday. Buses typically leave Longfellow between 4:30p.m. - 4:45p.m.

If you have any questions about the after school program, please contact our After School Specialist - Lavina Gangwani-Colaco.

Are You Interested in Running Cross Country This Fall?

Cross Country is a fall sport which begins on September 9th. To participate in Cross Country students must completed the registration form, have a completed the Fall 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form have a physical exam and corresponding completed Middle School Sports PPE Form and an Emergency Care Card.

The PPE form and the Emergency Care Card can be turned into the front office.
More information about the dates of the meets will be available during the second week of school. If you have additional questions about Cross Country, please contact LMS athletic coordinator, Eric Stokes.

Cross Country Schedule:

Practices Starting 9/9: Mon & Wed from 2:30 – 3:15

Meet Schedule:
September 21st at Hughes MS 8:30 am
September 28th at Herndon MS 8:30 am
October 5th at Kilmer MS 10:30 am
October 19th at Franklin MS 10:30 am

We’re going to France and Spain in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please join our information session on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the lecture hall. Be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/46D2YBz

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:
     • How this opportunity will benefit your student
     • What we’ll see and do on our trip
     • Everything that’s included in this experience
     • How your child can earn academic credit
     • How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
     • How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043  | Main Office: 703-533-2600
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Longfellow Middle School After School Program When do after school programs start?

The official kick off date is September 9th. However, there are some activities that won’t start until after interest meetings and testing.

Interest meeting dates:

How do I sign up?

Parents/Guardians need to fill out this google form to give your student consent to attend the after school program.

Students can attend after school clubs on any day, but must sign in for after school attendance everyday that they are present.

Can students attend any after school activity?

Students can attend most activities at their leisure. There are some activities that require testing or a commitment. The following activities require testing and/or a commitment to attend on required days.

  - Science Olympiad
  - Science Bowl
  - Math Counts
  - Quiz Bowl
  - Model UN
  - Clay/Art Club - lottery due to limited seats

Schedule

Our schedule for the first quarter can be found here. Please note that we will still be adding programming. We do post new schedules every quarter.

Late buses

Late buses are offered Monday - Thursday. Buses typically leave Longfellow between 4:30p.m. - 4:45p.m.

If you have any questions about the after school program, please contact our After School Specialist - Lavina Gangwani-Colaco - [email protected].

Celebrate McLean and McLean HS Home Football Game Policies

Celebrate McLean is Thursday August 29th from 4:00-6:30 PM. There will be a live DJ, games, and food trucks.

The event is followed by the Varsity Football game vs. Meridian HS at 7:00 PM.

Please remember that if your child is attending any McLean High School football games this season, they must be accompanied by an adult. There are no backpacks, purses, food or drink permitted. Ticket prices did change this year and are now $7 for adults and $5 for students.

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Monday, August 26, 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS Schedule for the next two weeks: Celebrate McLean 8-29-24

Please save the date for August 29, 2024 for Celebrate McLean. It will run from 4pm-6:30pm, prior to our football home opener vs Meridian. We will have games, food, DJ and tables from our clubs and sports. We look forward to another amazing day!

PTA Meeting - 9-18-24 @ 9:30 AM

Our first PTA meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30 AM in the Lecture Hall. In this meeting the school will share information about new FCPS grading policies in place this year, as well as how to utilize schoology and ParentVue to help your child this year.

Click here and learn more about the Longfellow PTA. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Calendar & Attendance

Longfellow is committed to reducing chronic absenteeism. As you plan ahead, please review this year's calendar to minimize the days missed from school. We know you agree that it is imperative for your students to be here every single day. Please note that absences due to family trips or vacations are unexcused absences unless they are due to family emergencies or observations of religious holidays.

Longfellow’s procedures for reporting absences can be found on our website. If your student is going to be absent on the first day of school please make sure to notify LMS in one of the following ways:

     • Absence Phone Line: (703) 533-2626
     • SIS ParentVue Account

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-533-2600.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE: Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information: Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms: Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Submit Absences: Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office.

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?: This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

Things to Remember When Visiting Schools

Please know we take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously. All school visitors must enter schools by way of “Door 1.” Upon ringing a school’s front doorbell, visitors will be asked to identify the reason for their visit before the door is opened. All school visitors will need to check in to the school visitor system in the front office before entering the school.

When outside, visitors are not permitted to visit school buses or playgrounds or to observe students from parking lots or other areas on school campuses.

While you may want to peek in on your child during the day, this can be alarming to our staff. Parents/caregivers are welcome to check in with their child's teacher via email during the first week if they are anxious about how their child is transitioning.

Transportation to the Old Firehouse

If you know that your student will need to take the bus to the after-school program at the Old Firehouse, please fill out an Exception to Ride form. The form is available from the front office staff or here. Please email the form to Lillian Rouly, [email protected]. As soon as it is approved by transportation, she will let you know.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Longfellow Middle School offers a robust afterschool program offering a range of activities for our students. You can learn more about our After School program on our website. The schedule for the first quarter will be posted next week. After school activities start on September 9, 2024.

In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the registration form.

If you have questions about our program, please contact our After School Specialist: Lavina Gangwani-Colaco. 

Kids Lit Quiz

Interest meeting will be held on Monday, September 9th from 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. in the library.

Debate Team

The information session for the LMS Debate Team will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 3:30-4:30 and tryouts will be held on Tuesday, September 17, from 3:30-4:30. At the September 10 session, students should bring a laptop. They will receive all the info they need to understand how to prepare for tryouts and what the team expectations will be for the year. Questions? Please email Ms. Oney at [email protected].

Science Bowl

Interest meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11th from 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. in Room 205.

Math Counts

Interest meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12th from 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. in the cafeteria.

Quiz Bowl

The information session for Quiz Bowl will be held on Thursday, September 19th, from 2:30p.m- 3:30p.m. in Room 206.

Science Olympiad Team Information

If you're interested in learning science, working hard and having fun, you should consider joining the 2024-25 Longfellow Science Olympiad team!
Information about the 2024-25 season and team selection will be provided at an interest meeting on Thursday, September 5th from 6-8pm in the Longfellow Library. We strongly suggest that both parents and students participate in the interest meeting to learn more about the team and the family commitment involved. If you are interested in the team, please fill out this form and we will send you detailed information:

2024-25 Science Olympiad Interest Form

Note that there will be a qualifying test on Saturday, September 7th from 9 - 10am in the Longfellow Cafeteria. Bring a pencil! (If you are unable to attend, there will be a makeup test on Monday, September 9th immediately after school in Room 159 (Ms. Boomer's Room).) Semifinalists will then submit an application, teacher recommendation and participate in a "fun" building expo. The build test will take place on Saturday, September 21st.

Questions about Science Olympiad and/or the qualifying test / team selection process can be e-mailed to Susan Boomer.

Are You Interested in Running Cross Country This Fall?

Cross Country is a fall sport which begins on September 9th. To participate in Cross Country students must completed the registration form, have a completed the Fall 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form have a physical exam and corresponding completed Middle School Sports PPE Form and an Emergency Care Card.

The PPE form and the Emergency Care Card can be turned into the front office.

More information about the dates of the meets will be available during the second week of school. If you have additional questions about Cross Country, please contact LMS athletic coordinator, Eric Stokes [email protected].

Cross Country Schedule:

Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting September 9th from 2:30 – 3:15
September 28th at Herndon MS 8:30 am
October 5th at Kilmer MS 10:30 am
October 19th at Franklin MS 10:30 am

We’re going to France and Spain in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please join our information session on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the lecture hall. Be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/46D2YBz

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

In this info session, we’ll talk about:
     • How this opportunity will benefit your student
     • What we’ll see and do on our trip
     • Everything that’s included in this experience
     • How your child can earn academic credit
     • How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
     • How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043  | Main Office: 703-533-2600
Attendance: 703-533-2626 | Web | Twitter

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Dear Lancer Families:

I would like to thank our staff, students, and families for making it a great first week at Longfellow! Our students are starting to get more comfortable changing classes, and learning our routines. We do know that Middle School is a big change for students, even when they simply transition from 7th to 8th within the same building. I hope your students are starting to feel more comfortable as the week went on.

As we shared at back-to-school night, our weekly newsletter is full of timely updates and reminders. These are typically sent out on Monday afternoons, and whenever there may be a need for timely updates. This year we will send our newsletter in English and Spanish. If you would like to receive our newsletter in Spanish, you will need to subscribe to “Longfellow MS Noticias y anuncios en español”. You can subscribe at the following link.

Como compartimos en la noche de regreso a clases, nuestro boletín semanal está lleno de actualizaciones y recordatorios oportunos. Por lo general, se envían los lunes por la tarde y siempre que sea necesario realizar actualizaciones oportunas. Este año enviaremos nuestro boletín en inglés y español. Si deseas recibir nuestra newsletter en Español, deberá suscribirse a “Longfellow MS Noticias y anuncios en español”. Puedes suscribirte en el siguiente enlace.

As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

UPCOMING EVENTS Schedule for the next two weeks: Celebrate McLean 8-29-24

Please save the date for August 29, 2024 for Celebrate McLean. It will run from 4pm-6:30pm, prior to our football home opener vs Meridian. We will have games, food, DJ and tables from our clubs and sports. We look forward to another amazing day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTA Meeting - 9-18-24 @ 9:30 AM

Our first PTA meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 18th at 9:30 AM in the Lecture Hall. In this meeting the school will share information about new FCPS grading policies in place this year, as well as how to utilize schoology and ParentVue to help your child this year.
Click here and learn more about the Longfellow PTA. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Things to Remember When Visiting Schools

Please know we take the safety and security of our students and staff very seriously. All school visitors must enter schools by way of “Door 1.” Upon ringing a school’s front doorbell, visitors will be asked to identify the reason for their visit before the door is opened. All school visitors will need to check in to the school visitor system in the front office before entering the school.

When outside, visitors are not permitted to visit school buses or playgrounds or to observe students from parking lots or other areas on school campuses.

While you may want to peek in on your child during the day, this can be alarming to our staff. Parents/caregivers are welcome to check in with their child's teacher via email during the first week if they are anxious about how their child is transitioning.

Calendar & Attendance

Longfellow is committed to reducing chronic absenteeism. As you plan ahead, please review this year's calendar to minimize the days missed from school. We know you agree that it is imperative for your students to be here every single day. Please note that absences due to family trips or vacations are unexcused absences unless they are due to family emergencies or observations of religious holidays.

Longfellow’s procedures for reporting absences can be found on our website. If your student is going to be absent on the first day of school please make sure to notify LMS in one of the following ways:

     • Absence Phone Line: (703) 533-2626
     • SIS ParentVue Account

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-533-2600.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE: Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information: Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms: Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.

Submit Absences: Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office.

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?: This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Longfellow Middle School offers a robust afterschool program offering a range of activities for our students. You can learn more about our After School program on our website. The schedule for the first quarter will be posted next week. After school activities start on September 9, 2024.

In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the registration form.

If you have questions about our program, please contact our After School Specialist: Lavina Gangwani-Colaco

Science Olympiad Team Information

If you're interested in learning science, working hard and having fun, you should consider joining the 2024-25 Longfellow Science Olympiad team!

Information about the 2024-25 season and team selection will be provided at an interest meeting on Thursday, September 5th from 6-8pm in the Longfellow Library. We strongly suggest that both parents and students participate in the interest meeting to learn more about the team and the family commitment involved. If you are interested in the team, please fill out this form and we will send you detailed information:

2024-25 Science Olympiad Interest Form

Note that there will be a qualifying test on Saturday, September 7th from 9 - 10am in the Longfellow Cafeteria. Bring a pencil! (If you are unable to attend, there will be a makeup test on Monday, September 9th immediately after school in Room 159 (Ms. Boomer's Room).) Semifinalists will then submit an application, teacher recommendation and participate in a "fun" building expo. The build test will take place on Saturday, September 21st.

Questions about Science Olympiad and/or the qualifying test / team selection process can be e-mailed to Susan Boomer.

Debate Team

The information session for the LMS Debate Team will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 3:30-4:30 and tryouts will be held on Tuesday, September 17, from 3:30-4:30. At the September 10 session, students should bring a laptop. They will receive all the info they need to understand how to prepare for tryouts and what the team expectations will be for the year. Questions? Please email Ms. Oney at [email protected].

Quiz Bowl

The information session for Quiz Bowl will be held on Thursday, September 19th, from 3:30-4:30 in Room 206.

Are You Interested in Running Cross Country This Fall?

Cross Country is a fall sport which begins on September 9th. To participate in Cross Country students must completed the registration form, have a completed the Fall 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form have a physical exam and corresponding completed Middle School Sports PPE Form and an Emergency Care Card.

The PPE form and the Emergency Care Card can be turned into the front office.
More information about the dates of the meets will be available during the second week of school. If you have additional questions about Cross Country, please contact LMS athletic coordinator, Eric Stokes [email protected]

Cross Country Schedule:
Practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting September 9th from 2:30 – 3:15
September 28th at Herndon MS 8:30 am
October 5th at Kilmer MS 10:30 am
October 19th at Franklin MS 10:30 am

We’re going to France and Spain in Summer 2025, and you’re invited!

We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please join our information session on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the lecture hall. Be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://bit.ly/46D2YBz

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
• How this opportunity will benefit your student
• What we’ll see and do on our trip
• Everything that’s included in this experience
• How your child can earn academic credit
• How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
• How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period

There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

Dear Lancer Families:

What a great first day back to school! It was so good to see our returning students, as well as welcoming our newest Lancers. As with all first days, many students were navigating new spaces and finding their way around. All in all, we had a great start to the 24-25 school year!

I do want to highlight two upcoming events for our families. We welcome parents to our Back to School Night this week! Wednesday, August 21st from 6-8pm. This is a great way to meet your child’s teachers and hear about what they’ll be learning this year. We also have our first PTA meeting of the year on September 18, 2024 in the LMS library at 9:30am.

I would like to thank all of the PTA for their support so far this year. We hope you get involved with our PTA, and I look forward to partnering with our community throughout the year! We hope to see you there!

As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

UPCOMING EVENTS Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 21st from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

We are thrilled to welcome you to Longfellow’s Back to School Night on Monday evening! Back to School Night is an opportunity for parents/guardians to walk through their child’s class schedule and meet their teachers. On Wednesday, your child will bring home a copy of their class schedule for you to follow. You can also view the class schedule online through ParentVUE. More detailed information was sent home earlier today through enotify.

Parents/guardians walk through their child’s class schedule based on the times below. You will be walking through an Anchor Day (1,2,3,5,6,7,8). If you arrive after 6:00pm, please report to the class period that is in session when you arrive. Limited overflow parking available at Temple Rodef Shalom, consider carpooling or walking, as parking is limited. Please DO NOT park in a private neighborhood, as you may be towed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Calendar & Attendance

Longfellow is committed to reducing chronic absenteeism. As you plan ahead, please review this year's calendar to minimize the days missed from school. We know you agree that it is imperative for your students to be here every single day. Please note that absences due to family trips or vacations are unexcused absences unless they are due to family emergencies or observations of religious holidays.

Longfellow’s procedures for reporting absences can be found on our website. If your student is going to be absent on the first day of school, please make sure to notify LMS in one of the following ways:
• Absence Phone Line: (703) 533-2626
• SIS ParentVue Account

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 703-533-2600.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

Online Verification Update (OVU)

The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue. Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information. Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.
Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

Student Consent Forms are now located in the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC)

Starting August 1, 2024, student consent forms that were on ParentVUE have moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).

Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.

Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
     • School Counseling Opt-Out
     • Digital Resources Consent
     • SEL Screener Opt-Out
     • Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
     • Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
     • Family Life Education Opt-Out
     • SOL Retest Permission
     • Hazel Health
     • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
     • SOS Screener Opt-Out
     • Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
     • Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public

Join the Longfellow MS PTA

We highly encourage you to join the Longfellow PTA by visiting their website. Click here and learn more about this incredibly supportive organization. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

Celebrate McLean– 2024

Please save the date for August 29, 2024 for Celebrate McLean. It will run from 4pm-6:30pm, prior to our football home opener vs Meridian. We will have games, food, DJ and tables from our clubs and sports. We look forward to another amazing day!

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Longfellow Middle School offers a robust afterschool program offering a range of activities for our students. You can learn more about our After School program on our website. The schedule for the first quarter will be posted next week. After school activities start on September 9, 2024.

In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the registration form.

If you have questions about our program, please contact our After School Specialist: Lavina Gangwani-Colaco

Are You Interested in Running Cross Country This Fall?

Cross Country is a fall sport which begins on September 3rd. To participate in Cross Country students must completed the registration form, have a completed the Fall 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form have a physical exam and corresponding completed Middle School Sports PPE Form and a Emergency Care Card.

The PPE form and the Emergency Care Card can be turned into the front office.
More information about the dates of the meets will be available during the second week of school. If you have additional questions about Cross Country, please contact LMS athletic coordinator, Eric Stokes [email protected].

Science Olympiad Team Information

If you're interested in learning science, working hard and having fun, you should consider joining the 2024-25 Longfellow Science Olympiad team!

Information about the 2024-25 season and team selection will be provided at an interest meeting on Thursday, September 5th from 6-8pm in the Longfellow Library. We strongly suggest that both parents and students participate in the interest meeting to learn more about the team and the family commitment involved. If you are interested in the team, please fill out this form and we will send you detailed information:  2024-25 Science Olympiad Interest Form

Note that there will be a qualifying test on Saturday, September 7th from 9 - 10am in the Longfellow Cafeteria. Bring a pencil! (If you are unable to attend, there will be a makeup test on Monday, September 9th immediately after school in Room 159 (Ms. Boomer's Room).) Semifinalists will then submit an application, teacher recommendation and participate in a "fun" building expo. The build test will take place on Saturday, September 21st.

Questions about Science Olympiad and/or the qualifying test / team selection process can be e-mailed to Susan Boomer.

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FIRST DAY 2024

Dear Lancers,
On Monday we officially begin the 2024-2025 school year! We are looking forward to a great year and are excited to welcome all of our students bright and early! Students will begin the day in their first period class. If a student is unsure of where to report to 1st period, our staff will be spread throughout the building helping students locate their class. Students who might have misplaced their schedule can see it now on StudentVue. Please double check schedules in StudentVue on Sunday evening as we are still finalizing all schedules and there may be some changes. Additionally, all students will be provided a new copy of their schedule during first period class on Monday.

As a reminder, we will also host BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT next week on Wednesday, August 21st. We cannot wait to see all of our Lancers!!
Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

CALENDAR EVENTS Attendance

Attendance is critical to student success. Longfellow’s procedures for reporting absences can be found on our website. If your student is going to be absent on the first day of school please make sure to notify LMS in one of the following ways:
     • Absence Phone Line: (703) 533-2626
     • Notify us through your SIS ParentVue Account

Kiss and Ride Procedures

The school day begins at 7:30 a.m. However, traffic can (and definitely will) get backed up on Westmoreland Street. Doors open to our LMS students at 7:00 a.m. Kiss and ride WILL back up in the morning, please arrive early. Reference the image below to see our kiss & ride drop-off location. If you are dropping off your student, please only allow your students to exit your car when directed by staff near door 4.

Safety is of utmost importance during arrival and dismissal times. We would like to remind families to remain aware and considerate during these periods. In the past, families have released their students on Westmoreland Street or other nearby roads. Specifically, we have received numerous complaints from residents on Hopewood Drive. Not adhering to our kiss and ride procedure can pose risks as children in these situations often crossroads without the presence of crossing guards or designated crosswalks. Please remember to exercise patience and only drop off your child in the designated zone near door #4, where our staff members are available to assist you and ensure your child's safe exit from the vehicle.

 

Transportation Information

Bus stops and route information was shared with families via the ParentVUE accounts on August 9th. For more information about bus transportation, including how to access the Bus Delay Notification System, visit the Transportation page. Transportation will load that information in SIS StudentVUE and ParentVUE under Student Info > Transportation. You can only see this information if you log on via the website, not the app.

Please call the Transportation Office at: (703) 249-7100 with questions about transportation for your student or to report late buses.

Parents/guardians are encouraged to review their ParentVue account in Student Information System (SIS) for updated bus route assignment information before the first day of school on Monday in the event there have been updates or changes.
     • New Users: Please use the parent account registration page to register your account. You will need an activation key that you received in the letter from FCPS to complete the registration process.
     • Returning Users: Please click here to log in to your ParentVue Account.
     • Please submit a ticket in the Parent/Student IT Support Portal if you need assistance activating your account.

Student Laptop Distribution

Students will be given their school laptop during science classes on Thursday 8/22 or Friday 8/23. Students will then carry the laptop back and forth between home and school each day. Please make sure students charge their laptop nightly and bring their laptop and charger to school each day.

If you still have a laptop from last year, please make sure to return that to the school as soon as possible. You will not be issued a new laptop if you have not returned it.

Communication Information

This chart contains contact information for who to contact regarding frequently asked questions. We are all here to help and will do our best to answer your questions as quickly as possible.

Topics

Contact

Email

Class schedule

Your child’s counselor 

See below or click here

Technology issues

Brian Eastman, LMS Technology Support Specialist

Click here to access the FCPS IT Support Portal

ParentVUE and StudentVUE access

Dania Paz, LMS Registrar

[email protected]

School Meals

Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase in the cafeteria. The best way to purchase items this year is to use MySchoolBucks. You can access your student’s MySchoolBucks account via the provided link. Your student’s PIN number for their lunch account was emailed to parents/guardians last Wednesday. As always, your child may choose to bring their own meals with them to school this year.
Families in FCPS that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive meals for their students at no cost. Families should complete the application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.

Apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Dear Lancer Families:

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far! We are working hard preparing to welcome all of our students in the coming weeks. Please read below about information related to the start of school.

I hope you all continue to have a fun and safe summer vacation. As always, please reach out directly to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

CALENDAR EVENTS Welcome Events for the 2024-2025 School Year Open House

7th Grade Open House: August 13 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
8th Grade Open House: August 14 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

This event is for students and families. Students receive their class schedule and locker assignment. Your student’s schedule will only be available on their assigned grade level day. Students and families may take a self-guided tour of the building, locate their classrooms, and practice opening their lockers. Parents/guardians may also drop off medication in the clinic. Parking is limited. Spaces are available in the front lot and on the back blacktop.

Orientation: August 15, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM

Orientation is a student-only experience intended for rising 7th graders and new to FCPS 8th graders. This is an opportunity for students to experience a mini-school-day by walking through an odd and even school day. They will meet their teachers and some classmates. Bus transportation is provided from the following elementary schools- Chesterbrook, Churchill Road, Franklin Sherman, Haycock, Kent Gardens, Lemon Road, Spring Hill, Timber Lane, and Westgate. More information will be sent out.

Parents & caregivers are invited to attend an informational session from 9:15-10:15 a.m. during orientation to learn more about the social & emotional changes adolescents experience as they transition to middle school. The event will be led by Amy Smith, Assistant Principal. Due to limited space, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Should we have more interest than we have space available on the morning of August 15, the session will be offered at a future date as well.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Longfellow Middle School offers a robust afterschool program offering a range of activities for our students. You can learn more about our After School program on our website. After school activities start on September 9, 2024.
In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the registration form.

If you have questions about our program, please contact our After School Specialist: Lavina Gangwani-Colaco

Are You Interested in Running Cross Country This Fall?

Cross Country is a fall sport which begins on September 3rd. To participate in Cross Country students must completed the registration form, have a completed the Fall 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form have a physical exam and corresponding completed Middle School Sports PPE Form and an Emergency Care Card

The PPE form and the Emergency Care Card can be turned into the front office. More information about the dates of the meets will be available during the second week of school. If you have additional questions about Cross Country, please contact LMS athletic coordinator, Eric Stokes [email protected].

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PARENT INFORMATION Stay connected

You can sign up for News You Choose emails by clicking on the link. Please subscribe to both Longfellow Middle School “News and Announcements” AND “Longfellow MS PTA” newsletters to receive our regular communications.

Join the Longfellow MS PTA

We highly encourage you to join the Longfellow PTA by visiting their website. Click here and learn more about this incredibly supportive organization. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
     • Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

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Monday, August 9, 2024

Dear Lancer Families:

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far! We are working hard preparing to welcome all of our students in the coming weeks. Please read below about information related to the start of school.

I hope you all continue to have a fun and safe summer vacation. As always, please reach out directly to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

CALENDAR EVENTS Welcome Events for the 2024-2025 School Year Open House

7th Grade Open House: August 13 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
8th Grade Open House: August 14 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

This event is for students and families. Students receive their class schedule and locker assignment. Your student’s schedule will only be available on their assigned grade level day. Students and families may take a self-guided tour of the building, locate their classrooms, and practice opening their lockers. Parents/guardians may also drop off medication in the clinic. Parking is limited. Spaces are available in the front lot and on the back blacktop.

Orientation: August 15, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM

Orientation is a student-only experience intended for rising 7th graders and new to FCPS 8th graders. This is an opportunity for students to experience a mini-school-day by walking through an odd and even school day. They will meet their teachers and some classmates. Bus transportation is provided from the following elementary schools- Chesterbrook, Churchill Road, Franklin Sherman, Haycock, Kent Gardens, Lemon Road, Spring Hill, Timber Lane, and Westgate. More information will be sent out.

Parents & caregivers are invited to attend an informational session from 9:15-10:15 a.m. during orientation to learn more about the social & emotional changes adolescents experience as they transition to middle school. The event will be led by Amy Smith, Assistant Principal. Due to limited space, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Should we have more interest than we have space available on the morning of August 15, the session will be offered at a future date as well.

 

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Longfellow Middle School offers a robust afterschool program offering a range of activities for our students. You can learn more about our After School program on our website. After school activities start on September 9, 2024.
In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the registration form.
If you have questions about our program, please contact our After School Specialist: Lavina Gangwani-Colaco

Are You Interested in Running Cross Country This Fall?

Cross Country is a fall sport which begins on September 3rd. To participate in Cross Country students must completed the registration form, have a completed the Fall 2024 Middle School Sports Participant Registration Form have a physical exam and corresponding completed Middle School Sports PPE Form and an Emergency Care Card.

The PPE form and the Emergency Care Card can be turned into the front office. More information about the dates of the meets will be available during the second week of school. If you have additional questions about Cross Country, please contact LMS athletic coordinator, Eric Stokes [email protected]. 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

 

PARENT INFORMATION Stay connected this summer!

You can sign up for News You Choose emails by clicking on the link. Please subscribe to both Longfellow Middle School “News and Announcements” AND “Longfellow MS PTA” newsletters to receive our regular communications.

Join the Longfellow MS PTA

We highly encourage you to join the Longfellow PTA by visiting their website. Click here and learn more about this incredibly supportive organization. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
     • Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

 

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Dear Lancer Families:

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far! We are working hard preparing to welcome all of our students in the coming weeks. Please read below about information related to the start of school.

I hope you all continue to have a fun and safe summer vacation. As always, please reach out directly to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

CALENDAR EVENTS Welcome Events for the 2024-2025 School Year Jump Start to Success

Session A:
Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th from 8:30-12:00pm
Session B:
Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th from 8:30-12:00pm

Jump Start to Success is a nonacademic transitional program that focuses on helping rising 7th graders get to know Longfellow and the expectations of middle school by introducing them to staff, peers, school layout, and tips for navigating middle school. The fee for the program is $50.00, registration is open on MySchoolBucks. Financial assistance is available for students in need. If you need financial assistance, contact Ms.Gangwani at [email protected].

If you do not have a MySchoolBucks account, you can register using this link: MySchoolBucks: Jump Start.

Jump Start registration for Session A will close August 2, 2024
Jump Start registration for Session B will close on August 5, 2024

Open House

7th Grade Open House: August 13 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
8th Grade Open House: August 14 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

This event is for students and families. Students receive their class schedule and locker assignment. Your student’s schedule will only be available on their assigned grade level day. Students and families may take a self-guided tour of the building, locate their classrooms, and practice opening their lockers. Parents/guardians may also drop off medication in the clinic. Parking is limited. Spaces are available in the front lot and on the back blacktop.

Orientation: August 15, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM

Orientation is a student-only experience intended for rising 7th graders and new to FCPS 8th graders. This is an opportunity for students to experience a mini-school-day by walking through an odd and even school day. They will meet their teachers and some classmates. Bus transportation is provided from the following elementary schools- Chesterbrook, Churchill Road, Franklin Sherman, Haycock, Kent Gardens, Lemon Road, Spring Hill, Timber Lane, and Westgate. More information will be sent out.

Parents & caregivers are invited to attend an informational session from 9:15-10:15 a.m. during orientation to learn more about the social & emotional changes adolescents experience as they transition to middle school. The event will be led by Amy Smith, Assistant Principal. Due to limited space, please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Should we have more interest than we have space available on the morning of August 15, the session will be offered at a future date as well.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Longfellow Middle School offers a robust afterschool program offering a range of activities for our students. You can learn more about our After School program on our website. After school activities start on September 9, 2024.
In order for students to participate in our after school program, parents must fill out the registration form.

If you have questions about our program, please contact our After School Specialist: Lavina Gangwani-Colaco

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PARENT INFORMATION Stay connected this summer!

You can sign up for News You Choose emails by clicking on the link. Please subscribe to both Longfellow Middle School “News and Announcements” AND “Longfellow MS PTA” newsletters to receive our regular communications.

Join the Longfellow MS PTA

We highly encourage you to join the Longfellow PTA by visiting their website. Click here and learn more about this incredibly supportive organization. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

     • Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Dear Lancers:

I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer break. We had a great 23-24 school year. I would like to personally thank our staff, families, and volunteers for helping to make it a great year! Best of luck to our rising 9th graders as they move on to high school. We are also excited to welcome back our returning lancers and meet our new lancers in August.

Stay connected this summer! You can sign up for News You Choose emails by clicking on the link. Please subscribe to both Longfellow Middle School “News and Announcements” AND “Longfellow MS PTA” newsletters to receive our regular communications. Over the summer, we will send out periodic updates; however, our messages will increase as we approach the start of school.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe remainder of the summer!

Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

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SUMMER CALENDAR EVENTS

Summer Office Hours - Monday-Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm. Registrations by appointment only. Please contact Dania Paz, registrar at [email protected] or 703-533-2603.

Congratulations, Michelle Lin!

Congratulations to Michelle Lin, 8th grader, who won the 2024 Scholastic Writing Gold Medal. She is the only middle school student in Virginia who won the National Gold Medal.

Welcome Events for the 2024-2025 School Year Jump Start to Success

Session A:
Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th from 8:30-12:00pm

Session B:
Wednesday, August 7th and Thursday, August 8th from 8:30-12:00pm

Jump Start to Success is a nonacademic transitional program that focuses on helping rising 7th graders get to know Longfellow and the expectations of middle school by introducing them to staff, peers, school layout, and tips for navigating middle school. The fee for the program is $50.00, registration is open on MySchoolBucks. Financial assistance is available for students in need. If you need financial assistance, contact Ms. Gangwani at [email protected].

If you do not have a MySchoolBucks account, you can register using this link: MySchoolBucks: Jump Start. Jump Start registration will re-open on July 1st.

Open House

7th Grade Open House: August 13 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
8th Grade Open House: August 14 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

This event is for students and families. Students receive their class schedule and locker assignment. Your student’s schedule will only be available on their assigned grade level day. Students and families may take a self-guided tour of the building, locate their classrooms, and practice opening their lockers. Parents/guardians may also drop off medication in the clinic. Parking is limited. Spaces are available in the front lot and on the back blacktop.

Orientation: August 15, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM

Orientation is a student-only experience intended for rising 7th graders and new to FCPS 8th graders. This is an opportunity for students to experience a mini-school-day by walking through an odd and even school day. They will meet their teachers and some classmates. Bus transportation is provided from the following elementary schools- Chesterbrook, Churchill Road, Franklin Sherman, Haycock, Kent Gardens, Lemon Road, Spring Hill, Timber Lane, and Westgate. More information will be sent out

PARENT INFORMATION International Travel Opportunity - Summer 2025

Ever dreamed about traveling the world? Pack your bags. We are offering a trip to France and Spain in July 2025.For those of you interested in learning about this trip, there will be an information session in August 2024.

You can also view the enrollment website for more information and to sign up: www.eftours.com/2738614UV

This is a non-school sponsored trip. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. 

Join the Longfellow MS PTA

We highly encourage you to join the Longfellow PTA by visiting their website. Click here and learn more about this incredibly supportive organization. Longfellow offers numerous programs and an abundance of educational resources due to our strong PTA membership.

Inova Cares Clinics

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Lancers-

We have made it to the last week of school! Last week I had the opportunity to attend our orchestra, band, and chorus concerts. The performances were outstanding, it is no surprise that they were all given a “Superior” rating on their recent trip to Hershey Park. I would like to thank our teachers for all they have done directing our performing arts programs. It also caused me to reflect on how much growth our students have shown from the start of the year, or greater still, since they were in 6th grade. The concerts are just one example of the development we have seen in our students this year. I am excited to welcome back our rising 8th graders next year, and to see the great things our rising 9th graders do as they move into high school.

I would also like to thank our PTA for organizing our 8th grade party! A huge thank you to our team that organized it. It was a great event last friday; a fun way to send off our 8th graders in style.

I want to thank your entire community for all they have done to make it a great school year.

Jim

Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School

CALENDAR EVENTS FCPSOn laptop

If your student is enrolled in an FCPS-sponsored summer program, they should keep the device currently issued to them through the end of the summer program. They will then need to return the device to Longfellow when the program is finished (i.e., not at the end of the summer or the beginning of the next school year).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
     • Check your child’s attendance record.
     • Help your student stay engaged at school.
     • Report future absences.
     • Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

     • For all students – the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.

     • For grade 3-8 students – the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.

Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.

It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh-grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth-grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.

Get more information on all student immunization requirements.

Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PARENT INFORMATION Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference.

Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.

Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.

We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

• Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
• Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
• Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required; no walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel.

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected], or visiting the FRC webpage.

Other Summer Learning Opportunities

Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.

☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

McLean HS Freshmen Orientation: Thursday, August 15 @ 9:00am

Mark your calendars! Students attending McLean High School in the 2024-2025 school year are invited to the Freshmen Orientation on Thursday, August 15th at 9:00am. More information will be shared later in the summer from McLean directly.

Fall Sport Tryouts

Fall Sports tryouts start on August 5th (Golf starts on July 29th). Please make sure that all paperwork is completed prior to tryouts. We ask that you bring in physicals to the activities office and do not email them. Our office will be open from 8:30am-2:30pm throughout the summer. To access the physical and register for sports you can visit https://mcleanathletics.org/required-participation-forms/

Please contact Stefanie Evers - [email protected] with any questions about physicals or the registration process.

If you have any questions about a specific sport, please contact the coach directly

Cheer V/JV/F – Eliza Kirchner- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 5:30pm-8:30pm Upper Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 5:30pm-8:30pm Upper Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 5:30pm-8:30pm Upper Gym

Field Hockey V/JV/F- Shamsiya Shervani - [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 6:30pm-8:30pm Stadium Turf Field
Tuesday, 8/6 6:30pm-8:30pm Stadium Turf Field
Wednesday, 8/7 6:30pm-8:30pm Stadium Turf Field

Football V/JV- Joe Cockerham - [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 7:00am-12:00pm Stadium Turf Field
Tuesday, 8/6 7:00am-12:00pm Stadium Turf Field
Wednesday, 8/7 7:00am-12:00pm Stadium Turf Field

Football F- Joe Cockerham - [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 4:00pm-6:15pm Stadium Turf Field
Tuesday, 8/6 4:00pm-6:15pm Stadium Turf Field
Wednesday, 8/7 4:00pm-6:15pm Stadium Turf Field

Cross Country- Kyle Jemison - [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 7:00am-12:00pm Track; 7:00pm-9:00pm Track
Tuesday, 8/6 7:00am-12:00pm Track; 7:00pm-9:00pm Track
Wednesday, 8/7 7:00am-12:00pm Track; 7:00pm-9:00pm Track

Girls Volleyball V/JV- Angela Pubal - [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 4:00pm-7:30pm Main Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 4:00pm-7:30pm Main Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 4:00pm-7:30pm Main Gym

Girls Volleyball F- Angela Pubal- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 3:30pm-5:30pm Upper Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 3:30pm-5:30pm Upper Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 3:30pm-5:30pm Upper Gym

Boys Volleyball- John Tamashiro - [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 7:30pm-9:30pm Main Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 7:30pm-9:30pm Main Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 7:30pm-9:30pm Main Gym

Golf Co-Ed Varsity- Ryan Abrams - [email protected]
Monday, 7/29 3:00pm Hidden Creek
Tuesday, 7/30 3:00pm Hidden Creek
Wednesday, 7/31 3:00pm Hidden Creek

Golf Girls Club- Ryan Abrams - [email protected]
TBD Hidden Creek
TBD Hidden Creek
TBD Hidden Creek

Dance- Maggie Gibson - [email protected]
Wednesday, 8/7 4:00pm-5:30pm Dance Room
Thursday, 8/8 4:00pm-5:30pm Dance Room
Friday, 8/9 4:00pm-5:30pm Dance Room

McLean HS Field Hockey Youth Camp   McLean HS Youth Lacrosse Clinic

McLean High School Lacrosse is offering a Youth Lacrosse Summer Clinic for Rising 3rd - Rising 8th grade boys from June 24th- 28th. This half-day, week long clinic will be at McLean High School’s Stadium field and will include stick skills, fun drills, and some scrimmages. Attendees will be instructed by McLean Lacrosse Coaches and Players. The clinic is $250 and proceeds support McLean Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Register today to learn more about the game and improve skills in a fun and supportive environment. https://www.mcleanlacrosse.org/youth-clinics

 

MHS Boot Camp - 7/8-10 & 7/22-24

MHS Boot Camp for Rising 9th grade and 10th grade students taking advanced coursework for the 2024-2025 academic year

Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in college and in the corporate world. This program is targeted for students who are taking their first AP class. This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). These skills are those that are most desired by Fortune 500 firms. This hands-on program will actively engage students in the development and use of these skills, while demonstrating their importance.

To go with the military boot camp theme, students will divide into platoons and compete in tasks that will allow them to build and demonstrate these skills. After each task, students will reflect upon their performance and discuss how they can improve.

Boot Camp has four goals:
1. Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
2. Guide students in skill development with focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving.
3. Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classroom.
4. Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers.

Please note: Only students enrolled in the 9th and 10th grade at McLean High School for the 2024 - 2025 school year are eligible for the MHS AP Boot Camp Program. Please complete the electronic form below to reserve a spot. Please complete the Emergency Care Form and email it to [email protected] by July 5 to complete your registration; Emergency Care Forms are located HERE.

Session 1: Monday, July 8, 2024 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Session 2: Monday, July 22, 2024 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: McLean High School Registration Link If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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Last Day to Complete After-School Survey AFTER-SCHOOL SURVEY

Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality.

Thank you for completing the survey and for your support of the after-school program. This survey is FCPS approved. Approval Number is 24234.
All survey responses are due by June 7, 2024.

ASP Parent Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCQKSN8

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 8th Grade End of Year Bash Friday, June 7
6pm to 8pm at Longfellow Middle School

PARENTS, WE NEED YOUR HELP! WE HAVE MANY OPEN SPOTS ON OUR VOLUNTEER SIGN UP. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO HOST THIS EVENT WITHOUT ENOUGH CHAPERONES.

PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING US TO MAKE SURE WE CAN HOST THIS PARTY FOR OUR LONGFELLOW GRADS!

Many volunteer positions are out of the way. If you are trying to give your child space, consider working as a hall monitor or assist with set up or clean up. If you want to be in on the action, we need parents in the gyms and lecture hall. We can’t do this without you! Thank you! Please check out our Volunteer Sign Up.

Things to know:
     • This party is the official end of middle school celebration for Longfellow Middle School students (and only LMS 8th graders).
Drop off at the Main Entrance (Door 1) beginning at 5:45 pm for check in If you bought a ticket online, your name will be on our list. Just come on in! Don’t worry about a physical ticket!

     • No bags or backpacks, please. Please plan to stay for the duration of the party. No re- entry. Come hungry! We have great food! Pizza, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Rita’s! Snacks!

Attire is up to you! Wear your festive summer gear! Dress up! Or wear whatever makes you feel good. Just keep in mind this is a school event with a school appropriate dress code

     • Pick up at the KissNRide Door(#4) at 8pm.

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Monday, June 3, 2024 CALENDAR EVENTS 8th Grade Party End of Year Bash - Last day to buy tickets!

Ticket sales for the 8th Grade End of Year Bash have been extended through today, Monday, June 3! Buy your tickets now!

Also, we are looking for parent volunteers to help out at the event. Please check out our Volunteer Sign Up.

School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget

The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.

The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.

Read the news release.

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER

Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program, but they help drive program improvement and program quality.

Thank you for completing the survey and for your support of the after-school program. This survey is FCPS approved. Approval Number is 24234.
All survey responses are due by June 7, 2024.

ASP Parent Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCQKSN8

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FCPSOn laptop

If your student is enrolled in an FCPS-sponsored summer program, they should keep the device currently issued to them through the end of the summer program. They will then need to return the device to Longfellow when the program is finished (i.e., not at the end of the summer or the beginning of the next school year).

Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:

     • Check your child’s attendance record.
     • Help your student stay engaged at school.
     • Report future absences.
     • Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.

Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.

It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh-grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth-grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.

Get more information on all student immunization requirements.

Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PARENT INFORMATION NJHS Announcement

National Junior Honor Society applications were emailed to eligible students on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Students are eligible for membership if they have a minimum GPA of at least 3.75 (not rounded) at the end of the third quarter of seventh grade. Please have your child check their fcpsschools.net account for an application. Completed applications are due on Monday, June 10th. Any application not received by that date will not be accepted. The link provided to students will only work for them. Parents will not be able to complete the application.

Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!

Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email [email protected] or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.

Other Summer Learning Opportunities

Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.

Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.

McLean HS Freshmen Orientation: Thursday, August 15 @ 9:00am

Mark your calendars! Students attending McLean High School in the 2024-2025 school year are invited to the Freshmen Orientation on Thursday, August 15th at 9:00am. More information will be shared later in the summer from McLean directly.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year

All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.

Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to your school office.

Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

Fall Sport Tryouts

Fall Sports tryouts start on August 5th (Golf starts on July 29th). Please make sure that all paperwork is completed prior to tryouts. We ask that you bring in physicals to the activities office and do not email them. Our office will be open from 8:30am-2:30pm throughout the summer. To access the physical and register for sports you can visit https://mcleanathletics.org/required-participation-forms/

Please contact Stefanie Evers - [email protected] with any questions about physicals or the registration process.

If you have any questions about a specific sport, please contact the coach directly.

Cheer V/JV/F – Eliza Kirchner- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 5:30pm-8:30pm Upper Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 5:30pm-8:30pm Upper Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 5:30pm-8:30pm Upper Gym
Field Hockey V/JV/F- Shamsiya Shervani- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 6:30pm-8:30pm Stadium Turf Field
Tuesday, 8/6 6:30pm-8:30pm Stadium Turf Field
Wednesday, 8/7 6:30pm-8:30pm Stadium Turf Field
Football V/JV- Joe Cockerham- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 7:00am-12:00pm Stadium Turf Field
Tuesday, 8/6 7:00am-12:00pm Stadium Turf Field
Wednesday, 8/7 7:00am-12:00pm Stadium Turf Field
Football F- Joe Cockerham- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 4:00pm-6:15pm Stadium Turf Field
Tuesday, 8/6 4:00pm-6:15pm Stadium Turf Field
Wednesday, 8/7 4:00pm-6:15pm Stadium Turf Field
Cross Country- Kyle Jemison- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 7:00am-12:00pm Track; 7:00pm-9:00pm Track
Tuesday, 8/6 7:00am-12:00pm Track; 7:00pm-9:00pm Track
Wednesday, 8/7 7:00am-12:00pm Track; 7:00pm-9:00pm Track
Girls Volleyball V/JV- Angela Pubal- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 4:00pm-7:30pm Main Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 4:00pm-7:30pm Main Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 4:00pm-7:30pm Main Gym
Girls Volleyball F- Angela Pubal- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 3:30pm-5:30pm Upper Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 3:30pm-5:30pm Upper Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 3:30pm-5:30pm Upper Gym
Boys Volleyball- John Tamashiro- [email protected]
Monday, 8/5 7:30pm-9:30pm Main Gym
Tuesday, 8/6 7:30pm-9:30pm Main Gym
Wednesday, 8/7 7:30pm-9:30pm Main Gym
Golf Co-Ed Varsity- Ryan Abrams- [email protected]
Monday, 7/29 3:00pm Hidden Creek
Tuesday, 7/30 3:00pm Hidden Creek
Wednesday, 7/31 3:00pm Hidden Creek
Golf Girls Club- Ryan Abrams- [email protected]
TBD Hidden Creek
TBD Hidden Creek
TBD Hidden Creek
Dance- Maggie Gibson- [email protected]
Wednesday, 8/7 4:00pm-5:30pm Dance Room
Thursday, 8/8 4:00pm-5:30pm Dance Room
Friday, 8/9 4:00pm-5:30pm Dance Room

McLean HS Field Hockey Youth Camp McLean HS Youth Lacrosse Clinic

McLean High School Lacrosse is offering a Youth Lacrosse Summer Clinic for Rising 3rd - Rising 8th grade boys from June 24th- 28th. This half-day, week long clinic will be at McLean High School’s Stadium field and will include stick skills, fun drills, and some scrimmages. Attendees will be instructed by McLean Lacrosse Coaches and Players. The clinic is $250 and proceeds support McLean Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Register today to learn more about the game and improve skills in a fun and supportive environment. https://www.mcleanlacrosse.org/youth-clinics

MHS Boot Camp - 7/8-10 & 7/22-24

MHS Boot Camp for Rising 9th grade and 10th grade students taking advanced coursework for the 2024-2025 academic year

Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in college and in the corporate world. This program is targeted for students who are taking their first AP class. This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). These skills are those that are most desired by Fortune 500 firms. This hands-on program will actively engage students in the development and use of these skills, while demonstrating their importance.

To go with the military boot camp theme, students will divide into platoons and compete in tasks that will allow them to build and demonstrate these skills. After each task, students will reflect upon their performance and discuss how they can improve.

Boot Camp has four goals:
1. Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
2. Guide students in skill development with focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving.
3. Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classroom.
4. Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers.

Please note: Only students enrolled in the 9th and 10th grade at McLean High School for the 2024 - 2025 school year are eligible for the MHS AP Boot Camp Program. Please complete the electronic form below to reserve a spot. Please complete the Emergency Care Form and email it to [email protected] by July 5 to complete your registration; Emergency Care Forms are located HERE.
Session 1: Monday, July 8, 2024 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Session 2: Monday, July 22, 2024 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: McLean High School Registration Link If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Longfellow Science Olympiad Team Wins 7th Place at National Tournament!

We are thrilled to announce that Longfellow's Science Olympiad team won 7th place at the National Tournament held at Michigan State University on Saturday, May 25th. The team won multiple medals, including 2nd Place in Dynamic Planet, 3rd Place in Fossils, 4th Place in Air Trajectory, and 5th Place in both Tower and Wind Power. A huge accomplishment is that the team placed in the top 20 in 19 of the 23 scored events (and in all 3 of the trial events)!

The following students are members of this year's Science Olympiad team: Tala A., Cleary C., Anna C., Ben C., Mohan E., Benjamin G., Molly H., Karrie H., Gavin K., Myra K., Chaemin K., Lauren K., Noah K., Alex L., Joshua L., Linda L., Yanling L., Knox M., Timothy O., Charlie P., Nikitha R., Juliet S., Neel S., Edward S., Andrew T., Grant X., Anne Z., Elaine Z., Emma Z., and Michael Z. The team is coached by Susan Boomer and Julie Cox.

We are proud of you, Longfellow Science Olympiad!

CALENDAR EVENTS A Conversation with Mr. Huang About Success

What is success and failure in the academic world? Do their definitions change over time or stay the same? How does one navigate the complex road to college and beyond with a clear mind? Former Longfellow teacher, Eugene Huang, is returning to LMS to share his experiences on the topic of success. In his 18 years teaching math at Longfellow MS, Mr. Huang has witnessed numerous stories of academic perfection, failure, and everything in between. As a Taiwanese American who grew up in McLean, Mr. Huang also offers a unique perspective on the concerns of Asian-American students and parents in our community. In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, we invite parents and students, especially families of Asian backgrounds, to hear what he has to say. The event is Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 PM in the library.

 

8th Grade Summer Bash Class Party-June 7th

The 8th Grade class is invited to celebrate the end of middle school with a class party on June 7th, from 6pm-8pm at Longfellow Middle School. Tickets for the event are $40 and can be purchased between now and May 31st, 2024. There will be NO ticket sales at the event. Get your tickets now by visiting this link, Party Tickets. 

There will be games, food, a DJ, and more!

For questions related to the party, please reach out to Lorin Allan ([email protected]) and/or Bernadette Nowinsk ([email protected])

AFTER SCHOOL CORNER Last day of after school activities and late buses is this Thursday, May 30th.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FCPSOn laptop

If your student is enrolled in an FCPS-sponsored summer program, they should keep the device currently issued to them through the end of the summer program. They will then need to return the device to Longfellow when the program is finished (i.e., not at the end of the summer or the beginning of the next school year).

Parent Permission to Retest, Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests

The Virginia Board of Education allows certain elementary and 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. (A score of 400 is considered passing for SOL tests).

Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-8. If you believe that your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, please complete this permission form and submit it to the school. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student's course grade or academic record.

See the notification of testing letter at https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716 for more information about the SOL tests given in grades 3-8.

Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
     • Check your child’s attendance record.
     • Help your student stay engaged at school.
     • Report future absences.
     • Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.

Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.

It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh-grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth-grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.

Get more information on all student immunization requirements.

Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Dania Paz at [email protected] for an activation letter.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PARENT INFORMATION NJHS Announcement

National Junior Honor Society applications were emailed to eligible students on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Students are eligible for membership if they have a minimum GPA of at least 3.75 (not rounded) at the end of the third quarter of seventh grade. Please have your child check their fcpsschools.net account for an application. Completed applications are due on Monday, June 10th. Any application not received by that date will not be accepted. The link provided to students will only work for them. Parents will not be able to complete the application.

There will be an optional parent information meeting held at Longfellow Middle School on Wednesday, May 29th. The meeting will start at 5:30PM and will be held in the library. During the meeting we will give parents a quick overview of NJHS and clarification of service.

McLean HS Freshmen Orientation: Thursday, August 15 @ 9:00am

Mark your calendars! Students attending McLean High School in the 2024-2025 school year are invited to the Freshmen Orientation on Thursday, August 15th at 9:00am. More information will be shared later in the summer from McLean directly.

Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year

All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.

Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to your school office.

Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.

McLean HS Youth Lacrosse Clinic

McLean High School Lacrosse is offering a Youth Lacrosse Summer Clinic for Rising 3rd - Rising 8th grade boys from June 24th- 28th. This half-day, week long clinic will be at McLean High School’s Stadium field and will include stick skills, fun drills, and some scrimmages. Attendees will be instructed by McLean Lacrosse Coaches and Players. The clinic is $250 and proceeds support McLean Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Register today to learn more about the game and improve skills in a fun and supportive environment. https://www.mcleanlacrosse.org/youth-clinics

2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043  | Main Office: 703-533-2600
Attendance: 703-533-2626 | Web | Twitter

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8th Grade Summer Bash Class Party-June 7th

The 8th Grade class is invited to celebrate the end of middle school with a class party on June 7th, from 6pm-8pm at Longfellow Middle School. Tickets for the event are $40 and can be purchased between now and May 31st, 2024. There will be NO ticket sales at the event. Get your tickets now by visiting this link, Party Tickets.

There will be games, food, a DJ, and more!

For questions related to the party, please reach out to Lorin Allan ([email protected]) and/or Bernadette Nowinsk ([email protected])

2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043  | Main Office: 703-533-2600
Attendance: 703-533-2626 | Web | Twitter