Principal's Message
Parents and Guardians,
We had a wonderful week greeting our in-person 8th graders this week and look forward to adding our 7th graders on March 9th and 11th. Seventh graders will have an orientation to our Stop The Spread strategies and also to our procedures, protocols, and physical building here at Langston Hughes. 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. For the safety of our students and teachers’ parents should not drop students in the parking lot.
Students should bring their laptops fully charged and ready for a day of learning. We are excited to have the full community return next week!
Aimee Monticchio
Principal
REMINDER
Today, Friday, March 5, 2021 is a 2-hour early dismissal day. Students classes will end at 12:00 P.M.
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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Attendance Updates
If your student is an online student or in-person student and will be absent from a class or for a school day, please contact the school to let us know, so that we can mark the absence as excused. Please see the important information below about reporting absences.
NEW – If your student is an in-person student scheduled to be in school that day, but will be logging on to class from home for the day, please contact us to let us know so that we may code the student for synchronous instruction – SYC.
Report absences to your school by emailing us at hughesmsattendance@fcps.edu, calling or submitting the online form provided https://hughesms.fcps.edu/attendance-form
When reporting absences, follow the guidelines below and please be specific about the reason why your child will not be attending school today.
- Students first & last name
- Student ID number
- Call back number for parent
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Please indicate whether your child has any of the following symptoms:
- Feeling feverish or chills
- Fever greater than or equal to 100.4 F
- Headache (not due to another health condition, hunger, menstrual cramps stress, or injury)
- A new cough (not due to another health condition)
- Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties (not due to diagnosed respiratory condition or if different than normal pattern of chronic condition)
- A new sore throat (not due to another health condition)
- Congestion or runny nose (not related to allergies or health condition)
- Fatigue (more tired than normal or sudden onset)
- New muscle pain (not due to another health condition or that may have been caused by a specific activity such as physical exercise))
- New loss of taste, smell, or appetite
- Abdominal pain (not due to hunger, constipation, injury, or stress)
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
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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.
- 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.
AP Parent Coffee March 18
Please join Sharon Duncan-Hudspeth, 7th grade A.P., and Amy Smith, 8th grade A.P. on Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 pm to learn more about the logistical and instructional elements of our phased Return to School efforts. There will be time for a Q & session in the second half of the presentation.
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SLHS IB Information Session
IB students from South Lakes High School are holding a virtual IB information session for rising 9th graders on Wednesday, March 17, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Students will learn about the Middle Years Program, the Diploma Program, and the Career-related Program, as well as the various IB classes available at South Lakes. There will be students in the IB program present to talk to rising 9th graders and answer their questions. Interested 8th grade students should sign up here: https://forms.gle/rjWyhthMUaGFf1FW6. We will send students a link to the meeting on the morning of the 17th.
Congratulations to this group of 22 POWERFUL students! These students started second semester POWERful by receiving three or more POWER cards in two weeks. Check your school email for your virtual POWER cards and keep up the great work!
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For virtual students only on March 22nd from 12 - 6PM
We are excited to launch our virtual appointments for Picture Day. If you are interested in coming into the school to have your picture taken, please click on the link below to reserve your spot
https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615270&category=langstonhughesms
- All school staff, VOS photography staff, and students are required wear facial coverings and adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Facial covering will only be removed for students’ photo and immediately put back on after photo.
- Students/parents wishing to purchase a picture package can do so online both before and after picture day by clicking on the link https://vosphoto.com/langston/
- Paper picture orders will not be accepted
- Photos will be delivered directly to the home address provided
- Instant IDs will be given to students on-site upon exiting the photography location.
In order to maintain social distancing, the number of cameras provided will be sufficient to accommodate underclass enrollment. Due to Covid-19 guidelines, walk-ins will not be accepted at this time.
For families that do not feel comfortable making an appointment and coming into the building may provide a photo of your student for the yearbook by clicking http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=HughesMS
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Picture Day
For in-school students only we will have photographers here on March 23-26 from 8:30AM-3PM for school pictures. Below are the guidelines and protocols that will be followed.
- All school staff, VOS photography staff, and students are required wear facial coverings and adhere to physical distancing guidelines. Facial covering will only be removed for students’ photo and immediately put back on after photo.
- Students/parents wishing to purchase a picture package can do so online both before and after picture day by clicking on the link https://vosphoto.com/langston/
- Paper picture orders will not be accepted
- Photos will be delivered directly to the home address provided
- Instant IDs will be given to students on-site upon exiting the photography location.
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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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SLHS PTSA Food Pantry Update
The Pantry is offering "grab and go" bags of food and toiletries to students during the school day. Students may access the Pantry by contacting school counselors, social workers, or administrators. We will continue to offer a weekly curbside distribution with some updates to times to accommodate the bus schedule. Most needed items in the Pantry at this time include rolled oats, dried beans, canned tomatoes, pasta sauce, jam/jelly, bar soap, and maxi pads. No-contact donation drop-off is available at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (1133 Reston Avenue) on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm and on Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon.
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 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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