CALENDAR EVENTS
April
20 Heritage Night 6-9 p.m.
24 Spring Picture Day
26-28 Spring Musical
May
1 Night of Percussion 7 p.m. McLean HS
3 Pyramid Orchestra Concert 7 p.m. McLean HS
11 Principal Coffee/PTA Meeting 8:45 a.m.
15-30 SOL Testing
 CONGRATULATIONS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!
Longfellow's Science Olympiad team won first place at the State tournament on April 14th at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville by an amazing 91-point victory over the second-place middle school team (68 to 159)!!! The Division B State champions will be representing Virginia at the National Science Olympiad tournament at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado on May 17 – 20th. The team is excited to prepare for the upcoming Nationals tournament with only 4 weeks to go!
The 2017-2018 Science Olympiad team includes Vicky C., Emma C., Michael D., Michelle D., Pulak D., Jessica F., Grace G., Evan G., Keira H., Zayya H., Ethan H., Connor H., Pratyush J., Harry K., Kyuree K., Pranav K., Elaine L., Isaac L., Mikhail M., Faraz M., Akshan S., Benoy S., Riley T., Alison W., Andy W., Victoria W., Gabriel W., Kaiden W., Sanne W., and Manda X.
We appreciate the dedication of Susan Boomer, teacher sponsor and coach, co-coach Julie Cox, and assistant coaches Cathy Witkop and Vivian Jiang. Thank you to all the parent chaperones who made the trip successful and safe!
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HERITAGE NIGHT TONIGHT, 4/20 6-9:30!
This amazing LMS community event features international food, talent show and fashion event representing over 50 countries and cultures. Bring your appetite and family for an evening of fun and culture. Students have worked hard to represent their cultures and are eager to share their hard work with our community. Please be mindful that parking is limited at the school and do not park in restricted areas. You may want to carpool. Event is free. However, water and bake sale goods will be for purchase to support the Science Olympiad Team's trip to the National Championship.
SUPPORT LONGFELLOW PTA — RESTAURANT NIGHT AT CAVA
Thursday, April 26, 6 to 10 p.m.
Eat in or dine out at Cava (1445 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean) on Thursday, April 26 from 6 to 10 pm. Mention this fundraiser to the cashier, and a portion of the proceeds from the meal will go toward supporting the Longfellow PTA.
LONGFELLOW MS SPRING MUSICAL - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Don’t miss Longfellow’s Spring Musical, Seussical Jr.! We have a new online ticket sales system and encourage you to buy your tickets online before the show. Seussical, Jr. is a fantastical musical based on the many works of Dr. Seuss and features many talented Longfellow students. Show times are April 26 and 27 at 7:00 p.m. and April 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Support Longfellow’s Theater Department and buy your tickets online today at https://www.itickets.com/events/395346.html.
CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED FOR 3 TEAMS’ MWEE FIELD TRIPS
Thank you to all the parents who have already volunteered to chaperone for the up-coming 7th grade MWEE field trips.
Team Polaris, Team Sirius and the Explorer team need 4 to 6 more chaperones to have the proper ratio of adults to students and keep the groups moving among the stations smoothly. Please contact Jim Bradford (JSBradford@fcps.edu ) if you are able to chaperone for Team Polaris, Donna Sabino( dmsabino@fcps.edu ) if you are able to chaperone for Team Sirius or Elizabeth Daniels (edaniels@fcps.edu) if you are able to chaperone for the Explorer team. The dates of all the MWEEs are listed below.
Science Teacher Day/Date
Ms. Sabino Friday, 4/27/18
Dr. Daniels / Mr. Scudder Tuesday, 5/1/18
Mrs. Carpenter Wednesday, 5/2/18
Mrs. Cooper / Mr. Tyrrell / Ms. Boomer Thursday, 5/3/18
Mr. Bradford Friday, 5/4/18
Thank you! We could not go on these field trips without your support!
 PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR THE CHESTERBROOK ES BOOK FAIR!
We need LOTS of volunteers to make Book Fair a success.
Middle schoolers are needed for Milk & Cookie Night (April 26; 6-8 pm) and Pack Up on Friday, April 27 (4 -6 pm). Thank you!!
https://tinyurl.com/Chester-reads
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 A MEXICAN FIESTA TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH ON MAY 3RD
Teacher Appreciation week is almost here! The PTA is planning a delicious Mexican fiesta luncheon for our wonderful teachers and staff. Please consider providing items or your time to help us make this luncheon a success (click here to help). Donations should be dropped off by 10 a.m. in the front office or food lab. Thank you for your generosity.
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HAYCOCK FAMILY 3K FUN RUN
The Haycock Family 3k Fun Run is scheduled at Longfellow Saturday, May 5th. We are looking for Longfellow student volunteers to help out that morning (between 7-10) with various activities (setting up the course, directing runners, handing out water, etc.). Interested students. Please email Anuj Vohra AVohra@crowell.com or speak with Mr. Barrows.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS TAKING SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES OUTSIDE OF FCPS
• Earning Credit in Non-FCPS Courses In the Summer (July-August)
Per Regulation 2408, students enrolled in FCPS are expected to earn standard credits from FCPS programs. The exceptions for courses completed during the summer are outlined below. Since participation in summer programs is elective and there is an associated cost, students are granted more flexibility in accessing non-FCPS programs. Standard credit for advanced academic courses may only be transferred if the advanced academic course is offered through FCPS summer programs. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course during the summer as their first high school level mathematics course. Students must submit all required forms to their school counselor for prior written approval before enrolling in the course:
• IS-158 Request to Earn High School
Credit from Programs Outside of Fairfax County Public Schools
Please contact your child’s school counselor if you have additional questions.
VIP SUMMER CAMP FOR RISING 7th and 8th GRADERS
This year’s Summer VIP Program will be held at Hughes Middle School and is open to rising 7th and 8th grade students attending Herndon, Hughes, Carson, Cooper and Longfellow Middle School. There is a $50 fee for the duration of the program and transportation will be provided to and from Hughes Middle School. Students will participate in a variety of activities including Basketball, Soccer, STEAM, Theater, STEP Academy, and Cooking Lab.
To register, please click on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7XRelPldXd-ER_R4IuWjwTXo5bPKVBtPxfzS14liF8pfpg/viewform
RAMADAN AND THE SOLs
SOL Testing Dates for Longfellow MS:
May 15 – Reading 8
May 16 – Reading 7
May 17 – Civics 8
May 18 – Science 8
May 22 – Math – ALL 8th Graders
May 23 – Math – 7th grade in Math 7HN, Algebra
May 30 – Math 7
Ramadan begins May 15 and goes through June 14
Make-up testing ends on Friday, June 1; additional expedited retakes end on Friday, June 8.
Please contact our School Testing Coordinator at mreid@fcps.edu if you would prefer to have your child take their SOLs during the week of May 7 - 11 and not test during Ramadan. Students follow their regular schedule on days when they are not testing.
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).
TJ TRIVIA NIGHT
Do you want to see if you’re smarter than a TJ kid? Do you like food, trivia, and prizes?
Then come to TJ Trivia Night! TJ Trivia Night will be held in the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Cafeteria from 4:30 to 6:00 on Friday, May 18th.
Teams of up to five members will compete to answer the most trivia questions correctly for honor, glory, and $100 in Amazon gift cards. Question topics can range from geography to sports to current events to pop culture, so be ready for anything!
Trivia Night is NOT limited to students—anyone is welcome to compete! If your team would like to compete in Trivia Night, teams can register at the door for $5 per member. Individuals can also register for the same price and form teams the night of. All proceeds will go towards the TJ Student Government Association and the TJ Quizbowl team, one of the top-ranked Quizbowl teams in the nation!
Reasons to come:
• The first place team will win $100 in Amazon gift cards, with more teams winning other prizes!
• Pizza, desserts, drinks, and other concessions will be sold at low prices!
• TJ Drama’s Spring Musical, Mary Poppins, starts at 7:00 the same night. Go to Trivia Night, grab dinner, then watch the musical!
• It’s going to be fun!
If you have any questions about Trivia Night, email the TJ Quizbowl Team at tjhsstquizbowl@gmail.com!
We hope to see you at Trivia Night!
The TJHSST Student Government Association and the TJHSST Quizbowl Team
MCLEAN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CAMP
Are you interested in improving your basketball knowledge and skills? Come to the McLean High School Basketball Camps this summer. Programs are available for boys and girls at every skill level, and every camper will get a camp T-Shirt. For more information and to register, visit https://mcleanhs.jumbula.com.
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