CALENDAR EVENTS
February
27 Pre-Assessment Choral Concert McLean HS 7 p.m.
March
3 Student Holiday
4 Spring Picture Day
6 Pre-Assessment Band Concert McLean HS 7 p.m.
10 Orchestra Concert McLean HS 7 p.m.
10-12 Writing SOLs
20 Longfellow-Cooper Basketball Game 6 p.m.
27 Heritage Night 6 p.m.
THANKS TO THE PTA FOR OUR FABULOUS VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH
Our faculty appreciated the luncheon so much! Our Hospitality Committee, Victoria Lippincott, Amy Pedulla, Lisa Fraiser, Julie Brown, Mami Gebreegziabher, Connie Howell, Julia Toro, Laura Sarinana, and Amanda Abraham coordinated this event. Everything was so delicious, and it was a great time for the teachers and staff to eat, visit, and “de-stress.” You are the best! Thanks to all the parents who contributed to the luncheon!
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LONGFELLOW SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM - FIRST PLACE AT VIRGINIA REGIONAL TOURNAMENT!
The Longfellow Science Olympiad team continued its winning streak last weekend at the Virginia Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, the first stage in the official competition series. The team roared to a 1st place finish with a decisive win over 22 rival teams. Longfellow team members dominated the competition, winning 1st place medals in 16 out of the 20 events!
The team’s coaches, Susan Boomer and Julie Cox, proclaimed it a “breathtakingly fantastic job,” crediting the hard work and dedication of the students for the great results. The members of the Longfellow Science Olympiad team are: Raka Adakroy, Arya Bharath, David Cao, Alina Chen, Claire Chen, Winston Chin, Khoi Dinh, Alexander Do, Rohan Kalahasty, Ronit Kapur, Jaiden Khemani, Punav Khetarpal, Lucas Kim, Kavya Kuttuva, Phong Lam, Aneek Mandal, Tanmay Neema, Daniel Qiu, Evan Ru, Serenna Semonsen, Krishnan Shankar, Patrick Shi, Jean-Paul Stagarescu, Luke Steinbicker, Elissa Thomas, Tucker Trissell, Sreeja Vemuri, Arthur Wu, Eric Xue and Rita Yu.
We wish the students GOOD LUCK as the team now advances to the Virginia State championship, which will be held at the University of Virginia on March 28th.
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STUDENTS WIN FIRST PLACE IN LEGO LEAGUE COMPETITION
Seven McLean-area students (Shray Gupta-Longfellow, 8th Grade), who called themselves District T (T for Tysons), participated in the VA/DC First Lego League competition at Friendship Collegiate High School in November 2019. The team was awarded first place in the "innovation project" category. City Shaper was the theme of the competition and teams were tasked with developing solutions to address energy, poverty, pollution, storm water management, and transportation concerns. District T chose to study the Tysons Comprehensive and Park plans.
The team visited Scotts Run in Tyson and studied the condition of the stream. They chose to design a solution that would predict erosion over time using an automated and technical solution/prototype with software and sensors. The team reached out to Supervisor Foust's office, which connected them with Park Authority staff. The team presented their knowledge of Tysons and storm water management to staff, who provided feedback and shared with the students ways that the County is working to improve local streams through restoration projects in the Tysons and McLean area.
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LONGFELLOW WON KIDS' LIT QUIZ 2020 USA NATIONAL COMPETITION
Congratulations to Abigail Lee, Emily John, Claire Smith and Delaney Park who represented the Longfellow Middle School team that won the Kids' Lit Quiz 2020 USA National Competition held at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT on Jan 31, 2020. The Longfellow Middle School team will be representing USA in the 2020 World Final to be held at Southwell School, Hamilton, New Zealand on the 13th of July, 2020. We wish them the very best!
A big thank you and congratulations to Mrs. Julia Fu for coaching and preparing the students to achieve this great success. We also express our gratitude to the Longfellow administration, PTA, students, and parents for all the support provided to run this after-school club.
For more information, please visit the KLQ web site
https://www.kidslitquiz.com/klq-news.php#s988
https://www.kidslitquiz.com/timetable.php?c=9&y=2020&a=d&btnOK=OK
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SPRING FLING LUNCHEON – THURSDAY, MARCH 19th
Spring is just around the corner. To celebrate, the PTA Hospitality Committee is planning a pasta and salad luncheon for our wonderful teachers and staff. Please consider providing items or your time to help us make this luncheon a success - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FA8AE2EABFA7-spring4. 8th-grade honor students can earn 1 service hour by providing a homemade dessert. Donations should be dropped off by 9:00 a.m. in the front office or Food Lab. Thank you for your generosity.
6TH GRADE ETHICS DAYS
The Safe Community Coalition's 6th Grade Ethics Day workshops for all 6th graders in the McLean and Langley school pyramids will be held on March 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 9am-1pm at Holy Trinity Church in McLean (850 Balls Hill Rd.). Volunteers are needed to serve as table leaders for small groups of students. No prior experience is needed, and training is provided.
Please sign up to volunteer
(https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0449a5a82c7-sixth). The sign up has additional details.
Please contact Maria Barnett (barnetthome@yahoo.com) for more information.
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STUDENT Q&A WITH FCPS SUPERINTENDENT DR. BRABRAND
Monday, March 16 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
McLean Community Center
The McLean Community Association will be hosting an open forum meeting with Superintendent Dr. Brabrand and Dranesville District School Board Member Elaine Tholen focused on mental health, academic pressure, and the vision for McLean-area schools. Bring the entire family. Students will be given priority to ask questions.
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