CALENDAR EVENTS
March
12-16 Writing SOLs
16 Principal Coffee/PTA Meeting 8:45 a.m. 16 SCA/NJHS Dance 6:30 p.m.
26-30 Spring Break-No School
April
2 Student Holiday-No School
16 Student Holiday-No School
19 How to Thrive at Longfellow 7 p.m.
20 Heritage Night
26-28 Spring Musical
 LATIN COMPETITION AT TJ
Several Longfellow Latin 1 students competed on Saturday, February 24th at the “Latin Certamen”.
For “Latin 1 - Competitive”, two Longfellow teams won 2nd place.
For “Latin 1 - Novice” one team placed 8th and another placed 13th.
Congratulations to the following Longfellow Latin students for competing:
David Zhao
Jack Overdeck
Aviraj Singh
Abi Sastry
Rachel Trainer
Charlie Clayton
Grace Tang
Owen Rollins
Melanie Chuh
Mallika Dandamudi
Jessica Feng
Gabe Witkop
Edward Lee
Morgan Wu
Emma Guo
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LONGFELLOW SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!
The Longfellow Middle School Science Olympiad team continued its winning streak by taking home the first place trophy at the Woodson Regional Science Olympiad tournament on February 17th. This is the third consecutive first place win for the team this season. Longfellow now advances to the Science Olympiad State Tournament in Charlottesville on April 14th!
Longfellow Science Olympiad team members are Vicky Chen, Emma Cox, Michael Danilov, Michelle Du, Pulak Dugar, Jessica Feng, Grace Guan, Evan Guo, Keira Hansen, Zayya Htut, Ethan Hu, Connor Humphreys, Pratyush Jaishanker, Harry (Sunjoon) Kim, Kyuree Kim, Pranav Kuruba, Elaine Li, Isaac Lin, Mikhail Mints, Faraz Mirza, Akshan Sameullah, Benoy Sen, Riley Turk, Alison Wan, Andy Wang, Victoria Wang, Gabriel Witkop, Kaiden Wu, Sanne Wu, and Manda Xie. Susan Boomer sponsors and coaches the team, assisted by parent coaches Julie Cox, Vivian Jiang and Cathy Witkop.
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 REGIONAL SCIENCE BOWL COMPETITION
On Saturday, March 4th, Longfellow participated in the Virginia Regional Science Bowl Competition. They placed second out of close to 20 teams from around the state. They brought home a nice trophy and a big ($500) check for the school to support science at Longfellow.
Congratulations to the following students who put in a superb effort and performance to finish second place in Virginia:
Owen Rollins (Captain)
Kendall Sano
Daniel Lian (7th grade)
Audrey Yin
William Jiang
Our team made it to the finals as the only undefeated team for the day and they were in first place up until the final 2 seconds of the Final match. (It was a bit of a heart-breaking finish, but everyone performed admirably).
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DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
Please use our kiss n’ ride. Students are not allowed to be dropped off on Westmoreland.
Please drive slowly in our front parking lot. There are always students and adults walking in that area especially after 2:35 p.m.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Longfellow Teachers vs. Haycock Teachers
Buy Your Tickets TODAY
Join us for a fun & friendly basketball game between the staff of Longfellow Middle School and Haycock Elementary School!!
When: Thursday, March 22nd
Where: McLean High School
1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA 22101
Wristband pick up starts at 6 pm Doors (#9 & #1). You will need a wristband to enter the gym.
Game starts at 7 pm.
$7 per person in advance and $10 per person at the door - Buy your tickets in advance as this event is expected to sell out.
This is a community event, we highly encourage parents to attend. We are striving to have a ratio of 1 adult for every 5 students.
SCIENCE INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION YOUTH CONFERENCE
When: 10 AM - 4 PM, March 17th, 2018
Where: Lanier Middle School (3801
Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030)
Who: Project BEST (Building Excitement for
Science and Technology)
Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/ScI2YC2018
Contact us at projectbest.usa@gmail.com!
Featuring guest speakers: Sekhar Puli, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of REAN Cloud & Arazdordi Toumadje, Stem Cell Core Director, UVA School of Medicine
Interested in STEM? Not interested enough? Want to participate in fun and interactive STEM activities?
Come to ScI2YC, a hands-on and inspirational conference for middle school students! Our team creates a unique opportunity for students to learn new skills and discover a sense of excitement in STEM concepts.
This opens new doors to these children, initiating a lifelong passion and adventure in STEM!
Students will be immersed in STEM workshops and presentations by industry leaders.
SPRING SPECTACULAR AT KENT GARDENS
Kent Gardens is looking for volunteers and participants for their upcoming Spring Spectacular on March 17th. Participate in the 5K and a 1K run/walk. There will be games, food trucks and more! Volunteers are needed. If you would like to share your talents along the race course or at the carnival, let us know! Click here for more details and to sign up. To participate, here is the registration information.
Price: $30 early bird registration
$35 February 17 – March 15, 2018. Includes race bib, t-shirt, and carnival entry.
$40 On-Site Race Day Registration
Register online at https://www.dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/kent-gardens
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Staff Basketball Game-Lemon Road vs. Spring Hill
April 5, 2018
The staff of Lemon Road are playing Spring Hill at Marshall High School on April 5th. We need several middle schools to work concessions and ticket sales. Please also visit this link to consider how you might volunteer at this event or donate items for sale at our concession stand. Any questions? Email us at lemonroadpta@gmail.com.
8TH-GRADE VOLUNTEER HOURS
SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUN FAIR
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Attention all students in need of volunteer hours
The Spring Hill Fun Fair needs your help with games and activities.
Available shifts:
Shift 1: 10:45 — 12:35
Shift 2: 12:25 — 2:15
Shift 3: 2:05 — 4:00
Clean Up: 4:00 — 5:00.
To sign up, please e-mail us at shfunfairvolunteers@gmail.com with your name, grade and preferred shift(s)
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF TALKING WITH YOUR KIDS,
FEATURING DR. WENDY MOGEL
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom in McLean
Buy your tickets here (https://voicelessons.brownpapertickets.com) for this essential guide to the art of talking with children of all ages. Learn how to cultivate the art of conversation – from infancy to adulthood – in an age of hurry, worry, and digital distraction. Presented by the Safe Community Coalition, Dr. Mogel is known for combining cutting-edge psychological research with timeless wisdom in guiding parents through the rough waters of child rearing in today’s competitive world.
In her new book, Voice Lessons for Parents: What to Say, How to Say it, and When to Listen, Dr. Mogel shows us how a change in voice can transform communication and ease the relationship between parents and children. Her research-based guidelines help parents communicate with more warmth, respect, and sincerity, as well as foster open parent-child relationships that will help ensure our children’s success in the classroom and in life. Find more information at the Safe Community Coalition website (mcleanscc.org).
MCLEAN HS HAMILTON DANCE CAMP
Don't throw away your shot! McLean High School Theatre Department is hosting a half-day Hamilton Dance Workshop with Broadway Connection. The instructor is a professional actor in the cast of the National Touring Company of the hit musical HAMILTON, playing at the Kennedy Center that week! Students will learn a dance with moves inspired by the show.
Date: Monday June 18, 2018, 10am-1pm. Arrive at 9:45am to check in.
Place: McLean High School Auditorium. 1633 Davidson Rd., McLean VA 22101
Cost: $65
Register and pay on Eventbrite: Hamilton Camp Registration
(Eventbrite: Search for ‘TheatreMcLean’ or find link at www.TheatreMcLean.org)
The Hamilton cast member will share insider information on Broadway shows, help students polish their dance techniques and provide insider advice on training, education and the pursuit of Broadway dreams. Students can learn their true potential and be a part of the magic of Broadway!
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ADDRESSING E-CIGARETTES, VAPING, AND JUULING
Information and resources addressing E-Cigarettes, Vaping, and Juuling are now available by clicking on the Information on the Vaping/Juuling public page.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH PROMOTION
Serving Size…It’s All in Your Hand
Are you aware that the amount of food we eat is just as critical as the kind of food we eat?
It is essential that our daily diet includes the right varieties, as well as the right-sized portions of food. Understanding “serving sizes” can help us incorporate the proper amount of healthy foods into our daily diet. Incorporating plenty of nutrients into meals and snacks, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, will supply you and your students with the energy your body needs to keep you active and focused throughout the day.
Students
With a multitude of distractions available, we often fail to truly focus on the act of eating. Busy schedules and a host of media choices prompt us to eat quickly and mindlessly with little thought as to what we put in our mouths. Research shows that distracted eating can lead to consuming more food – not only in the actual moment, but throughout the day, as our brains fail to recall just how much we ate. Try to slow down and really focus on your meal. Pay attention to the aroma and the flavor of what you eat. Not only will it add enjoyment, but you’ll end up feeling satisfied for a longer period of time.
Staff
It has become an increasingly common habit for us to be distracted while we eat. Things such as watching TV and browsing social media while eating can affect our body’s natural system of communicating when our stomach is full. In other words, we tend to overlook signals that indicate to us that we have consumed enough food. We become less aware and may end up eating more than we need to. Not only are we unaware of when to stop eating, but our memory of the food eaten is also impacted, which can potentially lead to more calories than necessary throughout the day.
Seize an opportunity to be mindful while you are eating and enjoying your meal.
References:
https://healthyforgood.heart.org/eat-smart/articles/portion-size-versus-serving-size
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/distracted-eating-may-add-to-weight-gain-201303296037
https://theconversation.com/five-reasons-why-we-overeat-89323
Hashtag:
#ffxhealthykids
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