Calendar Events
May
26 SOL Testing – In-Person Students
26 PTA Meeting
31 Memorial Day Holiday – No School
June
3 Spring Virtual Chorus Concert
7 8th Grade Party
8 Virtual Synchronous Learning Day- No In-Person Classes
8 NJHS Ceremony-Virtual
11 Last Day of School – Early Release
Congratulations Team Orange!
The 2020/21 McLean/Great Falls Middle School Hockey team is part of the Northern Virginia Scholastic Hockey League's (NVSHL) National Middle School Division. Team "Orange" as they are nicknamed is made up of students that are part of the McLean and Great Falls School districts. The team played 17 games including an end of year tournament against four other local middle school teams (Herndon/South Lakes, WVA Vipers, Arlington Knights, Arlington Admirals). The "Orange", earned their first tournament win, beating Herndon/South Lakes 7-0 on Sunday, March 21. Congratulations again to the team, the parents, the coaching staff, and the team manager on a great season!
Head Coach Chris Bjornson
Assistant Coach Tom Stoll
Team Manager Bill Moser
Congratulations to the follow Longfellow students who are part of the team:
Bjornson, Bryce 7
Holman, Will 7
Jorjani, Nickolas 8
Li, Ethan 7
Li, Richard 8
Samburg, Cole 7
Stoll, Brayden 8
Wisecarver, Ashton 7
Wood, Calvin 7
Zhang, Andy 7
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Hello from the Longfellow Library!
As we are getting closer to the end of the school year, the Library is looking for all the books that our students have borrowed. All books should be returned to the school by May 28th. We can accept elementary books from last year as well. Virtual Students who didn’t return their books during Monday SOL test days can return their library books when they return their laptops to the school in June.
Overdue notices went out Friday, May 21st. If your student has a question about overdue books from their elementary school, please contact the elementary librarian for assistance.
Summer Reading projects are coming up soon. All rising 6th and 7th graders are expected to read at least one book over the summer. Rising 9th graders attending McLean HS are expected to read and annotate at least one dystopian novel over the summer. More information about summer reading requirements are located on the Summer Reading page of the library website, including a list of recommended dystopian novels for rising McLean students. Going to a different school? Check out their website for summer reading requirements.
All students will have access to Longfellow’s digital books throughout the summer using the MackinVIA digital book platform. Rising 9th graders will receive access to their high school’s MackinVIA on July 1st.
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SOLs
This week we are completing our final week of SOL testing. We know that students have worked hard all year and that this assessment is only one measure of their learning. Teachers will be sharing test scores with students; the scores will be available in Parent/StudentVUE as an ungraded assignment. The SOL score has no impact on students’ grades, posting the scores in Parent/StudentVUE is done strictly for communication purposes. If you have a question about SOL makeup, please contact Mary Reid at MReid@fcps.edu.
P2 Preview - End-of-Year Culminating Lesson
Our FINAL P2 lesson/activity will take place on Wednesday, June 2nd during Lancer Time (4th Period). We will reflect on this historic year and all that we have learned during our weekly P2 lessons. The P2 Committee has planned a culminating review activity of all 24 character strengths and we will celebrate our growth. We look forward to the end of the school year and taking time to regroup and recharge for the following school year!
Yearbooks Have Arrived!
Yearbooks will be distributed to In-Person students during Period 4 on June 2nd and 4th.
Virtual students may come pick up their yearbook when they drop off their laptop on June 7th. After completing the drop off at Door 2, head over to the other side of the building to room 138 to pick up your yearbook!
If you are unable to come in that day, please email Mary Reid (mreid@fcps.edu) and make arrangements to pick up your pre-purchased yearbook from the Front Office at a later date.
If you did not get a chance to purchase one online, we will have a limited number for sale starting June 7th. Please bring $40 cash or check made out to Longfellow Middle School and come by room 138 on Monday, June 7, or have your in-person student stop by 138 during the school day to purchase one.
Thank you to everyone in the Longfellow community for supporting our yearbook this year with family pictures – we could not have had a yearbook without all of you!
Tuesday, June 8- Virtual Synchronous Learning Day- No In-Person Classes
Live class for periods 1, 3, 5, 7.
Students are expected to log onto teachers’ virtual platform during regular class times.
This is due to elections being held in school buildings.
FCPSOn Device Collection - Longfellow MS
• 7 JUN – Longfellow @ Door 2/tech wing – optional collection for only-virtual students who have other means to access classes
• 9 & 10 JUN – Longfellow – collection from all students who do not have any classes in the library/lecture hall
• 10 & 11 JUN – Longfellow @ lecture hall – collect from remaining students
• 10 JUN, 3 PM to 6 PM – Longfellow @ Door 12 – late collection
• 14 JUN, 8 AM to 3 PM – Longfellow @ Door 2 – late collection
Other FCPSOn device info:
• Students must back up any data on their device before they turn it in. Once the device is turned in, it is completely wiped and any remaining data cannot be recovered. Students can put files in their H Drive, in Google Drive, or on their own backup media.
• Students who are participating in an FCPS summer program will still turn in their device; we (or their host site) will issue a temporary device to the students when they start the program. Students cannot use FCPSOn devices for non-FCPS summer programs.
Text/Class Material Collection - Virtual-Only Students - Longfellow MS
7 JUN - Longfellow @ Door 2/tech wing – OPTIONAL collection for
virtual-only students who want to return LMS textbooks and hard-copy resources while returning laptops.
10 JUN, 3 PM to 6 PM – Longfellow @ Door 12 – Collection for
virtual-only students to return LMS textbooks and hard-copy resources while returning laptops.
2020-2021 Awards Ceremony
We are very excited to announce that our End-of-Year Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9th during Lancer Time. This year, we are presenting a pre-recorded Awards Ceremony that will be shown during Lancer Time and will also be available for students and families to access from home. Please stay tuned for more details and access to the Awards Ceremony recording as we get closer to June 9th. Only a few weeks to go!
Rising 8th Grade Events
We understand that this year has had changes and challenges, and that is why plans are underway to start off the 2021-22 school year stronger than ever! While some rising 8th graders learned virtually and some came into the building, ALL are invited to attend our Rising 8th Grade Jumpstart program.
Jumpstart for Rising 8th Grade *New Event*
Monday, August 2 from 9:00am-11:00am
Students will have the opportunity to explore the building, meet peers, and get some tips for success in 8th grade. Click here to register for Jumpstart. Email Riley Barrows at RTBarrows1@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Rising 8th Grade Open House
Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00pm-6:00pm
Students will pick up their class schedule and have the opportunity to walk around the building and locate their classrooms.
What if my student will be out of town during these events?
Students’ class schedules will be available electronically in StudentVUE and ParentVUE by August 17. On the first day of school we will have many staff members on hand to assist all students with finding their classrooms and with anything else they may need. If you have any questions, please contact Marissa Brooks, Director of Student Services, at MLBrooks@fcps.edu.
Student Services News
Credit Recovery for High School Credit Classes
FCPS offers summer instruction to provide credit recovery in high school credit classes.
Click here to learn about the FCPS Summer Credit Recovery options. Please contact your student’s Longfellow counselor with any questions.
Pass and No Mark Grade Option- Deadline Extended to June 1
Earlier this school year, FCPS adopted a series of secondary grading policy changes to help our students with a strong finish to the school year. One of the key changes for middle and high school students is to allow students to request a mark of “P” (pass) instead of a letter grade in select courses. We understand that families would like additional time to consider this option. The new deadline to submit a Pass-No Mark Form is June 1.
Students and families are encouraged to carefully consider the option for Pass. For students in grade 7 who plan to apply to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in grade 8 for admission in SY 22-23, it is recommended that they do not exercise the option to replace grades above D+ with a Pass(P) in your core classes (English, science, mathematics, social studies, and World Language (if for high school credit)).
Click here for additional information including the Pass-No Mark form (translated in several languages), considerations, and frequently asked questions. Completed forms should be emailed directly to your student’s Longfellow counselor.
Expunging High School Credit Courses
In accordance with Virginia state regulations, FCPS Regulation 2408 permits parents of students who take a high school credit-bearing course in middle school to request that the grade be omitted from the student's high school transcript and the student not earn high school credit for the course. At Longfellow, high school credit classes include: Algebra 1 and above and World Language classes (except part A classes). Parents must make this request no later than the end of the first nine weeks of the school year following completion of the course. Click here to download the Request to Expunge High School Courses Taken in Middle School Form. The second page of the form contains important information about the implications of expunging courses. Completed forms should be emailed directly to your student’s Longfellow counselor.
Longfellow Middle School IMAGINE Program
Longfellow Middle School is excited to offer the new IMAGINE summer program! This free and fun summer experience provides opportunities for students to refine and develop foundational math and literacy skills through developing the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes as an effective communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed, resilient and global & ethical citizen. The target audience is students currently enrolled in English 7, English 8, Math 7 and/or Pre-Algebra.
Space for the IMAGINE program will be limited. Families interested in having their student have access to the IMAGINE program can complete the interest form here. All interested students will be placed on a waitlist. Eligible students will receive a confirmation email by the end of May to initiate the registration process.
• Audience: Longfellow 7th & 8th grade students (rising 8th & 9th grade students) in need of additional time and support to master math and literacy skills
• Location: Longfellow Middle School
• Student Dates: July 12-30
• Tentative Hours: 7:30-11:30
• Bus transportation provided
For questions, please contact our Site Director, Jim Bermudez at jjbermudez@fcps.edu.
2021 Summer VIP Camp @ Carson Middle School
Monday, June 28th - Thursday, July 29th, 2021
9:00am-3:00pm
A summer of fun-filled activities!
About VIP Summer Camp:
This camp is only for students attending Hughes, Herndon, Carson, Longfellow, or Cooper Middle Schools in 2021-2022. VIP will be offered for rising 7th grade (entering fall of 2021), 8th grade (entering fall of 2021) and 9th grade (entering fall of 2021). We are planning on an equal number of students from each school and will follow all current health guidelines that are in place. Once registrations are received, families will be notified by June 1, 2021 of your camp placement. Once confirmation of placement has been sent, payment will be due at that time ($50.00). Students will participate in a variety of activities including Basketball, Soccer, STEAM, Rocketry, Capital One Coders, Cell Phone Film School and Cooking. Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will also be provided daily.
Registration now available here.
Questions Please Contact:
Hughes MS - Franklin Kyle FMKyle1@fcps.edu
Herndon MS - AJ Fuller AJFuller@fcps.edu
Carson MS – Adam Pawlowski AJPawlowski@fcps.edu
Longfellow MS – Riley Barrows RTBarrows1@fcps.edu
Cooper MS – Daniel Frengel DJFrengel@fcps.edu
Reston Teen Center - Aurelia Gilley Aurelia.Gilley@fairfaxcounty.gov
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Plans for Implementing Five Days in Fall
We are looking forward to in-person instruction as the primary mode of learning for all FCPS students during the 2021-22 school year. Virtual learning options will be very limited and will be the exception.
The Commonwealth of Virginia has made it a legal requirement for all school divisions to offer five days of in-person instruction for all students in the fall via Senate Bill 1303. FCPS is planning for a successful transition in the fall: addressing transportation and lunch; ordering tents; conducting screening and diagnostic testing pilots; creating master schedules; minimizing concurrent learning opportunities. There is much work to do, but we want to make our families aware of our plans as we start to prepare for the 21-22 school year.
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FCPS CARES Award
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees. For more information and to fill out a nomination, please visit the CARES Award page.
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