CALENDAR EVENTS
March
3 Student Holiday-No School
4 Spring Picture Day
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.
CELL PHONE POLICY REMINDER
A reminder of the policy – “…students may possess a cell phone on school property. Cell phones cannot be used to make or receive calls or texts during school hours or during after-school activities without permission from a staff member. The cell phone must be out of sight and turned off, unless used for educational purposes with permission from a teacher or administrator. The use of social media, taking/posting pictures or videos, playing games, and any other technology feature is not allowed.”
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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.
CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY AT HERITAGE NIGHT!
Friday, March 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Travel around the world in an evening of food and entertainment at Longfellow MS. Enjoy cultural displays, feast on traditional delicacies and be entertained with our students performances! It’s Longfellow’s favorite event for the whole family and you don’t want to miss it!
Show off your cooking skills and bring a dish to share your family’s heritage or volunteer to help out. Students who make a dish or volunteer can receive one service hour for participating.
Sign up NOW at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4fa4a628a0fe3-lmsheritage
Questions? Contact Nadya Abhyankar - nadyaj@gmail.com or Yamina Boukarabila - boukayam@yahoo.fr
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8TH GRADE PARTY SLIDE SHOW
Dear Parents,
The 8th grade Party Committee is creating a slideshow to be displayed during the 8th grade party on Wednesday, June 10th. We strive to have every student represented in the slideshow, and we need your help.
Please send 3 pictures of your child by Friday, May 1st to lms8thgradeslideshow@gmail.com. Any questions can also be sent to this email.
IMPORTANT:
Pictures must be in jpg format and titled as follows:
1 photo from Kindergarten
First name + Last name + child (i.e. SamSmithchild.jpg)
1 recent 8th grade photo
First name + Last name + 8 (i.e. SamSmith8.jpg)
1 Field trip or Group photo with friends from 7th or 8th grade
First name + Last name + other (i.e. SamSmithother.jpg)
Thank you,
Phaedra Cutler and Marion Bernand – 8th grade party slideshow co-chairs
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES SURVEY
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians and school staff members who interact with the school health rooms. This may include principals, school counselors, and main office staff members. The survey has been approved for distribution by the FCPS’ Internal Survey Advisory Committee.
Electronic versions of the survey forms may be accessed at:
School Health Services Survey – Parents 2020: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9VWCJ6 approval # 20217
School Health Services Survey – STAFF 2020: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KDDYRW3 approval # 20216
The survey will take less than five minutes to complete and will provide the FCHD with valuable information. Your participation in this important endeavor is appreciated.
MCLEAN HS WINTER GUARD FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHOW
The 3rd Annual Mclean HS Winter Guard Friends and Family Show will be on Friday, March 13th from 7-9 in the Mclean HS gym. Please come support our students as they prepare for their first-ever trip to the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.
You will get to see the varsity and junior varsity Winter Guard shows as well as individual performances. Then you can try out the equipment yourself! Parents and students will have a chance to learn to toss flags, wooden rifles, and sabers with help from members of the guard team.
This is a GREAT event and a wonderful way for current 7th and 8th graders to try out color guard.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH PROMOTION
Rock. Paper. Scissors. SOAP!
Handwashing!
Germs are everywhere! They get onto your hands and items you touch as you go throughout your day. People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without realizing it after coming into contact with contaminated objects like cell phones, doorknobs, laptops, and tabletops. Your first line of defense against harmful germs is handwashing which is easy, cheap, and an effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep you healthy. Studies have shown handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu. When done correctly, handwashing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. It involves these simple steps: wet, lather, scrub for 20 seconds, rinse, and dry. You would be surprised how long 20 seconds really is when you take the time to count it out. Lead by example! Remember younger children imitate what they see you do. By using proper handwashing techniques, you are less likely to get sick and miss important events in your life.
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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