Principal's Message
Parents and Guardians,
We will give the last of the SOL tests next week. Teachers and students worked incredibly hard to prepare for the exams. The scores may not be a full indication of that preparation with a year such as the one that we have had. We know the results of this pandemic year cannot be measured by these tests. Next week teachers will communicate to any student that has taken the test what the preliminary, uncertified score is. Official scores will be certified and communicated to families this summer.
Next year we look forward to a year of normal schooling and the opportunity to take away what should remain from this year’s instruction and bring back our tried lessons and plans that will benefit all students in their academic journey.
Please let me know if you have any questions concerning your child’s test or results.
Aimee Monticchio
Principal
Congratulations to this group of 14 POWERFUL students! These students are showing POWERful traits during 4th Quarter by receiving three or more POWER cards. Check your school email for your virtual POWER cards and keep up the great work! Stay tuned for 4th Quarter raffle. Students who received 5 or more POWER cards are eligible for the raffle.
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Summer Learning – Virtual Virginia and FCPS Online Campus
Virtual Virginia (ES, MS, HS)
Registration for Virtual Virginia’s summer sessions is now open through June 15. Information can be found via the Superintendent’s Memo and the Virtual Virginia summer session site. Contact your student’s counselor for more information.
FCPS Online Campus
Registration is open for the FCPS Summer Online Campus. Find information about course offering and registration here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-programs Get your answers to Frequently Asked Questions here: http://onlinecampus.fcps.edu/media2/orientation/info_ss/FAQ.htm You can also contact your student’s counselor for more information.
Grading Policy Changes for Middle School
Key policy changes for middle school students are listed below:
- Students receiving a final mark of “D” or “D+” in any course will be assigned a mark of “P” (pass) as a final mark. This will be automatically applied for any course in which a student receives an “D” or “D+” as a final mark.
- Use of No Mark, “NM”, instead of “F” grades for final marks for all courses. This will be automatically applied for any course in which a student receives an “F” as a final mark. If this applies to a high school level course, the student will need to repeat that course.
- Allowing middle school students to select a mark of “P” (pass) for any courses for which a passing grade is earned for the final mark. As referenced above, for the 2020-21 school year, final marks of “F” will automatically receive a No Mark, “NM”, and final marks of “D” or “D+” will automatically receive a “P.” A mark of “P” does not carry a weight for the student’s GPA.
Expunging a high school course taken in Middle School
Middle school students who are taking a high school level course (Spanish 1 Part B, Spanish 1, Spanish 1 Immersion, Spanish 2, Spanish 2 Immersion, French 1 Part B, French 1, French 2, German, Japanese, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors, or Algebra 2) are eligible to expunge that course from their high school transcript. If you wish to expunge the course, please fill out this form and return it to Michele Beard, Director of Student Services, at mbeard@fcps.edu. Once expunged, this cannot be reversed. If expunged, the course should be repeated in order to progress to the next level course.
Please reach out to your student’s counselor if you have questions about expunging a high school credit course:
Counselor Emails:
Ms. Bach: kabach@fcps.edu
Ms. Degraffenried: pjdegraffenr@fcps.edu
Ms. Batkins: cvbatkins1@fcps.edu
Mr. Blocker: mfblocker@fcps.edu
Flexibilidad en las calificaciones para el final del año escolar 2020-21 para alumnos de escuela intermedia
Este año escolar 2020-21, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) han aprobado un cambio a la política de calificaciones para darles flexibilidad a los alumnos en la escuela intermedia para que designen sus cursos del año escolar actual como «Pass» (Aprobado) o «No Mark» (Sin Nota) en lugar de una nota en letra como nota final.
Mientras ustedes revisan el informe de notas del tercer trimestre de su hijo que está en la escuela intermedia, por favor, consideren la flexibilidad que se aplicará a las notas finales:
- A los alumnos que reciban una nota final de «D» o «D+» en cualquier curso automáticamente se les asignará una «P» (aprobado) como nota final para el final del año escolar.
- A los alumnos que reciban una nota final de «F» en cualquier curso automáticamente se les asignará una «NM» (sin nota) como nota final para el final del año escolar.
- Los alumnos pueden elegir una nota «P» ( aprobado) para cualquier curso en el cual se haya obtenido una calificación aprobatoria como nota final.
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Necesita tomarse una medida: Si ustedes desean designar a uno o más cursos un estatus de Aprobado para calificaciones previstas de «A» a «C-», deben presentar al orientador escolar/Servicios Estudiantiles de la escuela de su hijo el Formulario de Estatus Aprobado-Sin Nota aquí incluido a más tardar el 1 de junio de 2021.
- Se recomienda a los alumnos y sus familias que consideren detenidamente la opción de solicitar un Aprobado en vez de una calificación aprobatoria en letra o una nota final. En el siguiente enlace encontraran información adicional, incluyendo lo que deben considerar y las preguntas más frecuentes: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary
Hay disponible una opción adicional para cursos que otorgan crédito de secundaria tomados en la escuela intermedia. Los cursos de secundaria que otorgan crédito se reflejarán en los certificados finales de notas de la escuela intermedia y de la escuela secundaria. De acuerdo con los reglamentos del estado de Virginia, el Reglamento 2408 de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) permite que los padres de alumnos que hayan tomado un curso que otorgue crédito para escuela secundaria en escuela intermedia soliciten que se omita la nota del expediente académico de escuela secundaria del alumno y que el alumno no obtenga crédito de escuela secundaria por el curso. Los padres deben hacer esta solicitud dentro de las primeras nueve semanas del año escolar siguiente al que se haya completado el curso. La solicitud para eliminar una nota, así como las pautas y los procedimientos para eliminar notas para cursos de secundaria tomados en la escuela intermedia pueden encontrarse en el siguiente enlace: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/ISD-IS-104-Spanish.pdf
Omitir del certificado final un curso de secundaria cursado en la escuela intermedia
Alumnos de la escuela intermedia que estén tomando cursos de nivel secundarios (Español 1 Parte B, Español 1, Español 1 de Inmersión, Español 2, Español 2 de Inmersión, Francés 1 Parte B, Francés 1, Francés 2, Alemán, Japonés, Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honor, Geometría Honor, Algebra 2) califican para optar de omitir el curso en el certificado final de notas de la escuela secundaria. Si desea omitir el curso, por favor llene este formulario y devuélvalo a Michele Beard, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles, al correo mbeard@fcps.edu. Una vez que se omita la nota no se puede cambiar. Si se omite la nota, el alumno deberá de repetir el curso para progresar al curso del siguiente nivel.
Por favor comunicarse con el orientador escolar si tienen preguntas sobre la omisión de créditos de cursos de la escuela secundaria.
Correos de los orientadores escolares:
Ms. Bach: kabach@fcps.edu
Ms. Degraffenried: pjdegraffenr@fcps.edu
Ms. Batkins: cvbatkins1@fcps.edu
Mr. Blocker: mfblocker@fcps.edu
Vaccine Location Information
A message went out from FCPS regarding upcoming vaccination sites at schools. In the message, South Lakes was listed as the site for May 26th. Langley HS will be hosting on that day. South Lakes will be the host vaccination site on Tuesday, June 1st. The information on the website (provided below) is accurate.
You can go ahead and register if you are interested in having your student receive the vaccination. Students will be assigned to their base school or the site closest to them. We are not sure whether there will be a different deadline for the sites hosting the week of May 31st.
Please know that the registration portal is run by the Health Department, so school staff does not have access to the information. We will not be able to answer questions or confirm registration information at this time.
May 17, 2021
Dear Parent/Guardian:
FCPS is excited to share that we will be partnering with the Fairfax County Health Department to offer COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for students (ages 12-18) at several high school locations. Vaccine events will take place:
- Tuesday, May 25, Bryant High School, 2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, 22306
- Wednesday, May 26, Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101
- Thursday, May 27, Annandale High School, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale, 22003
- Friday, May 28, Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mt. Vernon Road, Alexandria, 22309
There will be additional school vaccination sites beginning Tuesday, June 1. Those sites will be shared widely in school newsletters and on FCPS web pages, as well as in a follow-up letter to all families in grades 7-12.
Transportation to be provided
- Transportation to and from the vaccination clinic will be provided to all students from their base school.
- Virtual students will need to be dropped off and picked up at their base school.
- In-person (face-to-face) students will participate in their normal daily schedule before and after the appointment and will still ride their normal bus to and from school for the day.
- Appointments will be scheduled between 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Register now
Students will receive vaccinations during the school day. Parents/guardians must register their students for their vaccination with the Fairfax County Health Department. Parent/guardian consent must be received by 8 pm on Thursday, May 20 for your student to participate. Please register now at https://redcap.link/FCPSvax.
It is important to register as soon as possible to ensure that your student will be able to take advantage of this opportunity. If maximum capacity is reached, families will be referred to the nearest vaccine clinic for an appointment by visiting https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine.
More information
Let’s work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. More information on why some FCPS teens are getting vaccinated is here. For more information, including other opportunities for COVID vaccination in Fairfax County, visit the Fairfax County Health Department, COVID-19 Vaccine | Health (fairfaxcounty.gov).
Find out more about all the available Summer Learning Opportunities by clicking on the link below;
https://hughesms.fcps.edu/summer-learning-opportunities
Panther Preview
Get a sneak peek into LIFE AS A LANGSTON HUGHES PANTHER.
Panther Preview August 3rd and August 4th.
Panther Preview is a great opportunity for your rising 7th grader and other new students to get a glimpse of life at Hughes Middle School. It will take place the first week in August with further details on times and format to be shared soon. If you’re interested in having your child attend, please complete this Google form PANTHER PREVIEW REGISTRATION to register.
Questions? Email Amy Smith at aesmith2@fcps.edu or Franklin Kyle at FMKYle1@fcps.edu
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PANTHER REBOOT
As we begin to put this year behind us, and begin the anticipation of a new school year, we have decided to give students the opportunity to “REBOOT”. On Aug 5th, we are inviting current 7th graders to help kick-off the new school year with a day of reviewing life at Langston Hughes. Attendees will participate in enriching sessions such as: Study Habits, Student Life/ Leadership, Team Building, and much more. All rising 8th graders are encouraged to attend Panther Reboot, and we highly recommend it for students who will be transitioning to “in-person” instruction this fall. Our hope is that Panther Reboot will foster community building within our Langston Hughes Family.
If you’re interested in having your child attend, please complete this Google form Panther Reboot Registration to register.
Questions?
Email Sharon Duncan-Hudspeth at SDDuncanHuds@fcps.edu or Franklin Kyle at FMKYle1@fcps.edu
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Parents – Stay tuned for fun ways we’ll help keep your Panthers reading this summer!
Want to help? If you’d like to donate a print book from our summer reading selections to an LHMS student, consider purchasing from our Wish List ASAP. Donated copies will be provided to students in need and/or given as prizes for participation in summer reading. Thank you!
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Attention South Lakes Athletes! SLHS is hosting Sports Physical Night.
Spring Physicals will take place on Tuesday, JUNE 8th at South Lakes High School. They will be valid for all summer conditioning/workouts and all of school year 2021-22. Student-Athletes can NOT participate in any team events for next year without a valid physical (documented on the VHSL Pre-Participation Examination form) after May 1st.
Physical examinations may always be done with your primary care physicians, but this is our annual fundraiser. It gives you the opportunity to have your physical done and it helps fund all the supplies (bandages, gloves, gauze, ice bags, rehab equipment, etc.) the Athletic Training Staff needs to take care of our student-athletes. We have doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals from the community come in to perform physicals right at the high school- they volunteer their time so that we can raise the money we need to sustain our program.
Since the Athletic Training Program does not receive funds from the county to pay for these necessary supplies, we rely on this event to give us the money we need to do so. To encourage participation, we make it easy!
- Evening appointments so kids don't miss school and you don't miss work
- An easily accessible location right at the high school
- We also include musculoskeletal screenings that you probably will not see performed at a normal sports physical at your doctor’s office. We let you know any "problem" areas and offer a resource at the end to help target those areas to in turn prevent injuries down the road.
- And last but not least, friendly faces to guide you through the process
For those new to high school athletics, State Licensed and Board-Certified Athletic Trainers are employed by FCPS to help with the health and well-being of student-athletes. Our job includes prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. We keep extensive records on the medical history and status of all players and participate in continuing education annually to keep our knowledge and skills up to date with the most recent research. We are here to keep sports safe and save you the headache of heading to the doctor for all the minor things! We can do it all- from minor boo-boo's to broken bones, illnesses, internal injuries and even concussions- not only will we take care of your student-athlete, but we'll also serve as the liaison between you, the student, his/her teachers, coaches and any other medical professionals that may be involved to ensure a healthy recovery and a safe return to play. And if we can't- because it's out of our scope of practice or it needs further medical attention- we'll lead you in the right direction to make it as pain and hassle free for you as we can!
We promise that everything (assuming a healthy physical from the doctor- if they refer you on for something specific, that’s for your child’s safety and needs to be addressed) on your physical paperwork will be complete and ready to go- leaving just the easy school/team paperwork to be done before the first practice.
So PLEASE come and support the cause! Physicals are $50 and by appointment only- there are no guarantees a walk-in will be seen.
CLICK HERE to register for your sports physical:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRZewAVnQf8WoWHCZiaujn99bAmTyoIcj-AamV_xyuj8if1A/viewform?usp=sf_link
We are also accepting parent and/or medical volunteers- if you are interested in helping, please sign up.
CLICK HERE to volunteer:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrNj01GzAf-6Z7sHPms0z4YAD6HgdAjQJsSowt_2Jay9EhnA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this event. Thanks again for your continued support of our Seahawk Student-Athletes!
Kent J. Hulnick, MS, LAT, ATC, PTA, CSCS, Athletic Trainer
Kjhulnick1@fcps.edu
The Verizon Innovative Learning Young Men of Color Program
Verizon Innovative Learning provides free technology, access and innovative learning programs that transform the learning experience, and also provides the tools necessary for remote learning to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities they need. Verizon Innovative Learning is a key part of Verizon’s goal to help move the world forward for all as part of Citizen Verizon, our plan for economic, environmental, and social advancement.
The programs begin with a summer immersion experience and then meets monthly year-round. It partners the students with mentors and exposes them to the many career opportunities that STEM, technology, and entrepreneurship hold for their futures.
The mentorship activities provided in the program are based on self-empowerment. These activities are focused on exploring cultural differences, holistic development, social empowerment, and career exploration. College students provide mentorship for the program participants in STEM fields to speak to the students about career journeys.
Details:
- Students must be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
- The camp will consist of a summer three-week (June 21 to July 9) intensive learning experience including courses in augmented and virtual reality, coding, 3D design, robotics, electronics, Artificial Intelligence, entrepreneurship, and design thinking principles.
- Following the summer, the students will participate in monthly sessions throughout the academic year where they will develop a technology solution for a community problem that aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- There is no cost to attend this camp.
- The Verizon Innovative Learning Young Men of Color Program provides boys from under-resourced middle schools a supportive STEM-enrichment educational experience. The Young Men of Color Program is aligned with project-based learnings taken from real world challenges, and invites STEM exploration, career exploration, and personal development. We welcome the participation of any middle school student regardless of gender identity.
Application: Please complete the application to register for the summer program at UDC. You must select the University of the District of Columbia as the college of choice.
Here is the application link: https://sri.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5axE1sde90Kx8fI
For additional questions, please contact:
Dr. James Maiden, Ed.D., LPC, NCC
Acting Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), Department Chair of Health, Nursing, and Nutrition james.maiden@udc.edu
All Students to Be Virtual on June 8 Due to Democratic Primary Election
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
Get more information about the primary elections.
May 31 - Holiday (Memorial Day) Schools and Offices Closed
June 7 - PTA Meeting - Board Elections
June 8 - All Students - Virtual Classes
June 11 - Last Day of School
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