Hughes MS Updates

Hello!

This year Langston Hughes will be holding a virtual orientation called Panther Preview. The purpose of Panther Preview is for 7^th grade parents and students to get to know about Langston and prepare for the upcoming year.

Information will be provided on student life, school resources, organization, and Panther POWER.

Parents who have already registered should have received an email on July 15^th.

If you would like to register your student to participate, please complete the link here: https://forms.gle/woHPpvF7wojPUaxVA

Attached you can see the schedule of synchronous sessions. There will also be asynchronous material for students to complete. There will be opportunities to earn raffle tickets for prizes through synchronous and asynchronous work.

Please encourage your student to participate and we welcome you to participate with them to learn about all Langston has to offer your student this year.

For questions please contact Kristina Burke at ktburke@fcps.edu Thank you!

Important TDAP Requirement Information

The Code of Virginia requires that all students entering 7th grade receive the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) booster prior to the beginning of school, including those students who choose all virtual instruction. Students who have received a Tdap booster at age 7 or older will meet the school immunization requirement for Tdap and will not need another dose.

Students will need to provide one of the following documents prior to the first day of school:

• A copy of the student’s immunization record showing the Tdap vaccine.
• A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Tdap vaccine was given.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.

• A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf

Please be on the lookout for a letter to be mailed to your home address on file.