3.14159265359…. need we go on? Celebrated on March 14 each (yes, that’s 3-14), National Pi Day not only commemorates a very special number, but also celebrates the birthday of the great scientist and mathematician Albert Einstein. Pi was first calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse (287–212 BC), one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world. National Pi Day has become a day to celebrate numbers and math, and celebrations are held across the country in honor of this very special number. These days, all of the numerical fun is sometimes accompanied by delicious food items such as pizza pie, fruit pie, and even pot pies! So please channel your inner math geek and get ready to calculate, eat, and celebrate everybody’s favorite never-ending number

This is flu season. We have seen an increase in absences for students and staff with flu like symptoms (fever, cough or sore throat). Please encourage all to practice frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and remaining home for 24 hours after symptoms subside without medication.

March Madness Update:

 The competition is heating up with the first annual March Madness: The Ultimate Book Bracket. Every day during the month of March, students watch two book trailers that are competing for their vote. So far four books have been knocked out the competition and sent home with participating students through the daily raffle. By the end of March, we’ll have the Hughes Book of the Year! So far the following books have made it through the sweet sixteen bracket and into the elite eight:

• Craig & Finn by Craig Grossi
• The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson
• Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
• Pretend She’s Here by Luanne RiceCongratulations to our student raffle winners that have taken home the books that have been voted out of the competition.Interdisciplinary Unit in 7^th Grade
• It is always exciting when a project that has required such focus, hard work, and dedication comes to fruition. This week has offered 7^th grade students the opportunity to (finally) make their case for which Progressive Era Agent of Change to name the Hughes Library after. This project is the culmination of weeks of research, writing, and presenting for students and months of planning, revising, and collaborating for the teachers. Congratulations to our 7^th grade students for all their hard work and THANK YOU to our 7^th grade History and ELA teachers for creating and implementing such a meaningful, authentic, interdisciplinary unit of learning! Stay tuned to see which group of students was the most persuasive at the Library Renaming Ceremony on Friday, March 22^nd.

WE WELCOME RISING 9TH GRADERS TO THE

SOUTH LAKES IB INFORMATION SESSION FOR STUDENTS

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019

SOUTH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

3:15 – 4:15 PM

FIND OUT ABOUT THE IB PROGRAM FROM THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY UNDERSTAND IT – OUR FABULOUS STUDENTS! WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING OUR FUTURE SEAHAWKS

Floris UMC located at 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, Virginia, is hosting a free screening of the movie “Angst”, on Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m., and are encouraging students, parents, families, and teachers to attend.

Angst is an IndieFlix original documentary, which is designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The film includes interviews with kids, teens, educators, experts and parents. The goal of the film is to help people identify and understand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage them to reach out for help.

College Info Night @ SLHS Wednesday, March 27

6:30pm in the Auditorium

Come hear directly from College Admission Directors about

What to look for and what to expect during the  College Admission Process.

All grade levels are welcome!

College Admission Panel Discussion

Parent/Student Q & A

Questions?   See Mrs. Campbell or email at JRCampbell@fcps.edu

 Middle School Financial Awareness for Middle and Elementary School Parents

College Access Fairfax is offering  a Financial Awareness Program for parents on March 28 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Herndon Middle School in Herndon, VA.. This program is designed for middle and elementary school parents to give them a “30,000 feet” view of the basics of post-secondary education, college savings plans and the resources available through FCPS.    

Link to College Access Fairfax: https://collegeaccessfairfax.org/event/middle-school-financial-awareness-032819/

LHMS Dog Wash

 Weber's Pet Supermarket, Fox Mill Shopping Center, 2599 John Milton Drive,Herndon, VA 20171; Will be sponsoring the Langston Hughes Middle School Backpack Program beginning April 29 through May11. Each dog wash is $16.00 of which $10 goes towards the LHMS Backpack program. Weber’s will provide everything; you just bring the dirty dog.

Dogwood Elementary School will be hosting its second Dogwood Dash 5K on June 1, 2019. Proceeds from the race will benefit Dogwood’s candidacy as an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP is a rigorous program that provides our students with the opportunity to experience incredible inquiry – based learning to every child in grades K – 6. The race will start at Dogwood Elementary School, 12300 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191 at 8:30 am. 

Registration fees:  5K: $25 through May 4, $30 until online closes on Thursday, May 30 at 8:00 pm, $35 during packet pick up and on race day 5K (12 & U): $10 through May 4, $15 until online closes on Thursday, May 30 at 8:00 pm, $20 during packet pick up and on race day Runners will receive a short sleeve commemorative shirt. Please be sure to register by May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.  Packet pick up will be held at Dogwood Elementary on Friday, May 31 from 4-6 pm and then again on race morning starting at 7:30 am.  Awards will be given to the overall male and female finisher and the top male and female finisher in each of the following categories; 4 & under, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & over. Dogwood Elementary School’s mission is “ to develop a globally minded community enriched by differences, engaged in inquiry, and empowered to take action to impact the world.” The Primary Years Programme is an investment in our students’ futures and could be life-changing for some families and students in our community.

Please click on the link below for registration

https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2019-dogwood-dragon-dash-5k