2/15 - Presidents’ Day - No School
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Happy Friday...grab those jackets. Groundhog’s Day was this week, and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. According to tradition, that means that we are in for six more weeks of winter. We saw some of that this past week with a few days of snow. So, stay bundled and stay safe indoors for a bit longer. Some of you may not mind being indoors watching the Super bowl this Sunday taking place in sunny Tampa Bay.
As we transition in a month to receiving students for in-person instruction, we wanted to let you know that we will be communicating with those families of the returning students about specific safety procedures. We are ready for your children at Lanier! You can see by the photos (below) of some of our students who have gradually begun to return by invitation that our concurrent model is beginning to be implemented. Look for an email next week with information about your child’s specific in-person days and transportation plans. All students can receive free lunch and breakfast when they are in-school (to include being able to take meals home for the other days if needed).
For those students who will remain virtual, a few reminders. Our food distribution site is still open with free school lunches and breakfasts packaged in weekly bags; curbside pick-up happens every Wednesday. We will begin to encourage all students remaining virtual to please turn on their cameras as much as possible once we begin concurrent instruction (teachers instructing both in-person and virtual students simultaneously) in March. This will help us build a stronger community and allow your at-home learners to feel more connected. Please speak with our counselors if you need assistance with implementing this in your home. Some students have found that having their back to a wall or hanging a towel behind them helps to maintain the privacy of their homes and helps them feel more comfortable using the camera feature.
In closing, as we begin to celebrate Black History Month, a fitting national announcement came out yesterday. Northrop Grumman revealed the name of the next spacecraft that they will send to the International Space Station: SS Katherine Johnson. Be sure to click the link above for this timely announcement celebrating our school’s namesake! If anyone out there has a connection at Northrop Grumman that could get them to take one of our new KJMS vinyl clings to space, let us know. We are the country’s FIRST Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Stay warm,
Tammy Hanna
Principal, Lanier Middle School
@DrTammyHanna
@Lanier_MS
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New Bell Schedule Begins February 16
FCPS will implement a revised bell schedule beginning on February 16. At Lanier, the start time will remain at 7:30 AM and dismissal will be moved to 2:00 PM. This is to accommodate transportation routes as we phase back into in-person learning. The specific bell schedules with lunch times will be shared soon.
Family Engagement and Parent Outreach Committee
Parents and guardians, the Family Engagement and Parent Outreach Committee wants to hear from you. In hopes of serving you better, we have created a survey designed to learn more about your interests and needs during this time of great transition. Please take some time to complete the survey. We will be following up with programs and outreach efforts in response to survey results. Click here for the Family Engagement Survey
Lanier Science Olympiad
The Lanier Science Olympiad teams, the Orbitals & Trajectories, participated in the Newton Regional competition on January 30 and we're happy to announce that they had an extremely strong performance, receiving an invitation to the State championship tournament in March for the second year in a row! The teams, named in honor of Lanier's soon-to-be namesake Katherine Johnson, finished in 4th place overall and garnered top 10 finishes in 18 out of 26 events. Our students deserve extra recognition for their perseverance, passion, and patience this season in particular as the tournaments transitioned to an all-virtual format and many of the events had to be completely re-invented. We wish the teams the best of luck as they move forward to complete their Science Olympiad quest that got interrupted last season by the pandemic.
Medal winners included:
#1 - Fossils - Colleen & Oliver
#3 - Write It CAD It - Foster & Sanjeev
#4 - Road Scholar - Ayaan & Colleen
#5 - Water Quality - Eirene & Asha
#5 - Ornithology - Bryson & Oliver
#6 - Digital Structures - Ayaan & Ishaan
#6 - Machines - Ashvatt & Ishaan
#6 - Reach for the Stars - Ryeen & Johaan
A special thanks to Mr. Jeff Mishak for being an amazing coach to our Eagles.
We are looking for parent volunteer who would like to be the coach for Science Olympiad for next year - please email Mrs. Faiza Alam falam@fcps.edu if you are interested.
Credit Exam for World Languages
Does your student read, write, and speak in another Language? If so, have your student sign up for the World Language Credit Exam to earn high school credit. The exam tests in 30 languages! Registration is open starting Feb 8th and ending Feb 26th. Have your student contact their grade level school counselor to sign up. Once they are registered, more detailed information will be shared through your student’s fcpsschools.net email account. Additional information about the FCPS Credit Exam is available at the public web page here: FCPS Credit Exam.
Check Out What’s Happening in TA!
In celebration of Black History Month, each Friday this month we will be highlighting an extraordinary historical figure. What a way to kick off the month with learning a little more about our new namesake, Katherine Johnson. As a young girl, Katherine loved to learn and counted everything like the steps to church! She wanted to be a Mathematician and set goals for herself to get there. Students today also revisited goals they set earlier this year and reflected on any obstacles they faced or success they found and journaled about that experience. On Wednesday, the 7th graders learned about course selection and electives for next year. While the 7th graders were learning about their opportunities for next year, the 8th graders had a Second Step Lesson where they imagined who they wanted to be in ten years and identified pathways to get there.
Yearbook News
Yes! We are going to have a yearbook for this school year. Yearbook information and logistics are coming soon. This will be the last yearbook with the Lanier name, and we want it to be the best it can be. We are going to need your help in submitting photos once the link is up and running. Stay tuned.
 Picture Day is on February 22
Picture day as been rescheduled for Monday, February 22. If you already have a scheduled appointment, that will not change. All pre-made appointment times will be stay the same just a different date of 2/22. If you need to reschedule, please contact Barksdale Photo directly at 1-800-220-7667.
If you have not signed up prior to this message, there is still time. Please schedule an appointment directly with Barksdale Photo. Once you click the link, it should take you directly to the appointment page. If you are having trouble logging in, please try the following step:
Go to:
Barksdalephoto.com
Click on “What are you looking for”
Click on "Schedule pictures/remote learners"
Scroll down to find the school name
Click on Lanier Middle School
Click on the calendar.
COVID and socially distancing guidelines would be followed
Parents of 8th grade students,
Fairfax High School PTSA needs YOU!
If you are looking for opportunities to get involved in the high school community, we have several positions available next school year on the Fairfax High School PTSA Board. Serving on the PTSA gives parents an excellent opportunity to keep up to date on county and school news. We have a welcoming community, and we hope you will consider joining us. Contact Heather Rupp jetsn22@verizon.net or Wendy Everard wendy.everard@gmail.com for more information.
FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS
New Employment Opportunities in Fairfax County Public Schools: Classroom Monitors
FCPS schools and centers are hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when some staff members continue to work virtually. If you would like more information about the position, review the job description online and apply if interested. Please share information about this opportunity with anyone you think may be interested.
FCPS to Host Virtual Job Fair for Classroom Monitors on February 12, 2021.
TJ (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology) application process update
- The application window to apply for TJ (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology) will begin on February 1st at 8am and close on February 26th at 4pm.
- Eligibility requirements to apply :
- Must reside in Fairfax County or Fairfax City, Arlington County, Falls Church City, Loudoun County, or Prince William County.
- Must be enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors and Science honors courses in 8th grade
- Must also be in one additional honors course, or be identified as a “Young Scholar”
- Must have a 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average)
*Please see TJ Admissions website for further information about eligibility requirements and application components.
*Questions? Families are welcome to contact Ms. Ranallo for questions at 703-934-2431 or dcranallo@fcps.edu.
Fruits and Veggies
Free Meals and Fresh, Local Fruits and Vegetables Offered in February
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services will also be distributing fresh, local fruits and vegetables at the bulk meal kit sites throughout February. Families that pick up no-cost meals from these sites will also be provided a whole, fresh fruit or vegetable sourced from a local farm for each child, along with an activity sheet and recipe for that item. This item will vary each week, and will be available on the following dates:
Please wear a mask
For a full list of bulk sites where these fresh fruits and vegetables will be served, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food.
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SIS ParentVUE - See your student’s grades, attendance, and report card!
Watch this video to learn how to navigate SIS ParentVUE - https://youtu.be/vLwkkemipws
Please contact Kelsea Owens with any questions - kfowens@fcps.edu
All families should have a SIS ParentVUE account, because all the return to school forms will be shared through SIS ParentVUE. Click here to create an account or if your need assistance with your current SIS ParentVUE SIS account.
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"Go Paperless" Report Card Option Reminder
Please sign up for “Paperless Report Cards”. To take advantage of the paperless options, parents and/or guardians will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless" All parents who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed report cards. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all your associated students, no matter what school level. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students.
Spanish Parent Liaison
Si necesita comunicarse con nuestra enlace de padres, por favor llame al 703-934-2454 y deje un mensaje con el nombre de su estudiante y numero de telefono. Tambien puede comunicarse con ella por email a: ajmaxey@fcps.edu
Parent and Student IT Support Portal
The Parent and Student IT Support Portal is a way for parent and students to submit a ticket for technology help, including parents to submit a ticket for help with your parent account in SIS, FCPS 24-7 Blackboard. When your student need help with their student device, student accounts, or student virtual learning, please click: Parent/Student Portal. They are open 7:00AM - 11PM, 7 days a week.
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