Principal's Message
Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for allowing the staff to get in and settled in our classrooms this week. We will be ready to greet our 8th graders on March 2nd and 4th, and our 7th graders on March 9th and 11th. Friday, March 5th will be a two-hour early closing for Staff Development. In Person 8th graders with last names L-Z will come to school that day. Buses will take them home at 12:00. They will have grab and go lunch that day as well. Breakfast service will start on March 16th for those who would like it. Breakfast and lunch are free to all students this year.
If you will be dropping students off and picking students up the Kiss and Ride is on Ridge Heights. Please follow traffic signs and the direction of Matt Domas, the Security Assistant, who will be out front guiding traffic.
We are excited for this historic opening, not only after a year of Distance Learning, but also into many new classrooms thanks to our renovation. The spring already has an air of hope and encouragement in the coming together of the community. We want you to feel a part of the great things happening at Langston Hughes whether your student is returning or remaining virtual. We are one Langston!
Aimee Monticchio
Principal
Parents of students returning to "In Person" learning, please check your email as "Bus Routes" will be sent out via E-Notify to the email address on file. This information can also be accessed through your ParentVue account by clicking "Student Information", then "Additional Information"
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Supplies can be picked up for art classes and design & engineering on Monday, 3/15 from 9-1 and 3-6. Please contact your student’s teacher if you have specific questions about the materials or associated fees.
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New Bell Schedule
Return to In-Person Instruction Information
Students scheduled for In-person instruction will be attending school two days a week. Students with the last names A-K will attend on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and students with the last names L-Z will be attending on Thursdays and Fridays.
- 8th grade Last Names A-K return Tuesday, March 2nd
- 8th grade Las Names L-Z return Thursday, March 4th
- 7th grade Last Names A-K return Tuesday, March 9th
- 7th grade Last Names L-Z return Thursday, March 11th
For all students retuning to in-person instruction, parents should complete the Health Commitment form. The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through in ParentVUE (PVUE) or via hard copy. Please contact our registrar, Ms. Cristina Hannon, at 703-715-3602 during business hours (7:30- 3:00) to have a hard copy sent to you. The daily health screening tool and Parent/Guardian Commitment are available at https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/student-health-and-safety-guidance-document
We have emailed you to confirm your intention for in-person or online. You can also check this in Student Vue by clicking on Student Information and scrolling ALL the way down and then scroll to the right. You must log in through a web browser and not the app to access this information. If your student is scheduled to return to school, and you wish to change the intent to online, please contact Michele Beard at mbeard@fcps.edu. At this time, we can no longer accommodate changes from online to in-person as we have planned for social distancing in our classes, cafeteria, and for transportation.
Rising 8th Grade Academic Advising and Course Selection Information for the 2021-2022 School Year
Our rising 8th graders are in the process of making course selections for next year. Students are using the Rising 8th Grade Course Selection Google Form to make their course selections. Forms must be submitted by Friday, March 5th. Parents will be sent a reminder to check SIS for course selections shortly after that time so that any final changes can be made by Friday, March 12th. The Registration Site for Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders is a good place to find the information needed for you and your student. Students must be logged on the to their FCPS Google accounts to access the site. https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/langstonhughesmiddleschoolregi/home
World Languages Credit Exam
The 2021 Credit Exam for World Languages will take place in March of 2021. Students who take the credit exam have the opportunity to earn up to three (3) credits, based on demonstrated proficiency.
Thirty (30) languages will be assessed via the FCPS Credit Exam. In order to offer the test in all languages while maintaining a safe testing environment, some languages will be tested online and some will be tested in person.
- These languages will be tested online between March 2, 2021 and March 10, 2021: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
- These languages will be tested in person on March 13, 2021 and March 20, 2021 (Saturdays): Amharic, ASL, Bengali, Farsi, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Nepali, Pashto, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Somali, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu and Vietnamese.
Registration closes TODAY, February 26th, at 4:00 pm. All students must register for the exam through their school counselor. Late registrations will not be accepted.
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Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST): This is a reminder that applications for TJHSST will be open next Monday, February 1st at 8:00 AM for interested 8th grade students. The application is available at the new admissions website https://www.fcps.edu/tjadmissionswhich also has details of the new admission process. There have been many changes, so please take time to read the Application Process and Application Components sections of the website. Changes to the application process are summarized here:
- Students must be taking Algebra 1 Honors by 8th Grade (current 8th grade students may be in Algebra 1)
- Students must be enrolled in both math and science honors class. Students must also have one additional honors course or be identified as a Young Scholar
- Students now need a 3.5 GPA instead of a 3.0 GPA
- There is no application fee
- There is no longer any Quant Q and ACT Aspire testing
- There is no semifinalist selection
- Teacher recommendations are no longer required
- The top 1.5% of evaluated students meeting minimum requirements at each public school, will be admitted
- Private schools included
- Student Portrait Sheet and Problem-Solving Essay will now be part of the application process (administered virtually on March 15th)
More information and reminders will be posted as they become available. If you have any questions please email Karen Bach, TJHSST Liaison, at kabach@fcps.edu
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The College Partnership Program Application is NOW OPEN!
The College Partnership Program (CPP) is designed to assist students who are traditionally underrepresented in college (i.e First Generation, African-American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, English Learners, students with disabilities or economically disadvantaged) in exploring, applying and enrolling in college. In accordance with FCPS’ goal to eliminate gaps in opportunity, access and achievement for all students, CPP focuses on academic advising, college visits, parent engagement and preparation beyond high school. Rising 9th Graders who are interested in applying, email cvbatkins1@fcps.edu.
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Speak to Empower (STEP)
Speak to Empower (STEP) is a great opportunity for students to learn lifelong skills of leadership and public speaking in a fun and interesting way. We hope to make middle schoolers confident enough to speak up for themselves and take initiative on topics they are passionate about. Learn lifelong skills, all while winning prizes, making friends, and connecting with high school mentors every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 PM! Each session is run by students, for students. We always welcome new attendees, and we are eager to meet you all! If you have any questions, please email: speaktoempowerorg@gmail.com . To register for the program, please visit our Google Classroom. Class Code jisjtu7.
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Panthers After School
To join a club, visit the After School Google Site , and click on the club icon. Information about each club is updated in the club’s google classroom. We have several clubs to choose from.
The After School Site is only accessible while using a student google account.
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Parent Technology Help Desk
The Parent Technology Help Desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) and will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week. Please specify if you need an interpreter when you call.
You may also use the online portal by clicking the link below
https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/
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March 5 - 2-hour Early Release
March 8 - Student Holiday
March 15 - PTA Meeting
March 18 - AP Parent Coffee: Updates & Observations about Return to School
March 26 - End of 3rd Quarter – 2-hour early release
March 29 – April 2 - Spring Break – Student Holiday
April 5 - Student Holiday
May 31 - Holiday (Memorial Day) Schools and Offices Closed
June 11 - Last Day of School
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