Principal's Message
Parents and Guardians,
Next week we will celebrate this incredible year and recognize our students in a number of events. On June 8th, all the students are at home and online with teachers. The building will be closed for the elections taking place in Virginia that day. During each period that day teachers will project the Annual Hughes Got Talent Show, the 7th and 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, and A Virtual 8th Grade Celebration Show.
On Thursday evening, we will host our 8th graders for a parade. Come drop off laptops and supplies, and lap around the bus loop for some treats and goodbyes from the staff. We want to wish our students well as we move into the summer!
Please check the Hughes website by clicking on link https://hughesms.fcps.edu/node/4907 for further details about supply collection. In person students will turn laptops in class on Jun 9th.
Students who have a musical instrument to return can do so in the main office vestibule during school hours 8am to 2:30pm from June 1st through June 9th.
This year has really been a true testament to the strong community we have at Langston Hughes Middle School. Thank you for your continued support for all that we do here. We make great things happen for children together!
Aimee Monticchio
Principal
The 8th grade parade/celebration will take place Thursday June 10th from 5:30 - 7pm. We are soliciting donations of items to go in the 250 goodie bags that will be handed out to the students as they drive by. A "Sign-up" Genius has been created with a list of particular items we would like for the bags; if you are able to donate item(s) for the goodie bags, please click on the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4EAFAF29A31-8thgrade
We are also asking for monetary donations to buy gift cards to go in the goodie bags. If you're interested in making a monetary donation, please contact Zoo Flynn at zooflynn@gmail.com.
Please note that items need to be dropped off at the school office NO LATER than Monday, June 7th to the attention of Marion Perry. Please label them "8th Grade Parade".
Thank you for making this special event possible!
Transportation
Because we understand that transportation can be difficult for some of our students, we have made arrangements with transportation to provide a bus at the following elementary schools for 8th graders and their parent to grab a ride to participate and be part of the parade; Dogwood, Forest Edge, Hunters Woods and Lake Ann. If you need a ride, please sign up under the elementary school that is near you, by clicking on the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4AACAC2AA7FE3-bustransportation
Buses will pick up at 5pm at each location
Comprendemos que el transporte puede crear dificultad para algunos estudiantes, hemos organizado con la oficina de transporte un autobús desde las escuelas primarias para que los estudiantes de 8vo grado y sus padres puedan tomarlo para venir a participar en el desfile. Saldrá un autobús de las escuelas de Dogwood, Forest Edge, Hunters Woods y Lake Anne. Si quieren tomar el autobús disponible, por favor anótense bajo el nombre de la escuela primaria mas cercana a ustedes en el enlace siguiente:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4AACAC2AA7FE3-bustransportation
Los autobuses recogerán en cada escuela a las 5 pm.
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Yearbooks
We have a very limited amount of yearbooks left “For Sale”, you can order online until Sunday, June 6, 2021 and the cost is $27, after Sunday the cost goes up to $30 per yearbook and can be purchased Wednesday 6/9 and Thursday 6/10 by cash/check during lunch while supplies last. Please remember that these are being sold on “First Come” basis. If you want to order online, go to.
www.yearbookordercenter.com use Code: 13926 or go to www.myschoolbucks.com
Distribution
In Person students will be able to pick up yearbooks during their lunch hour when in school; “Virtual” students may come by Monday thru Friday of next week from 8am until 3pm to pick theirs up from the Main Office.
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We will need to collect materials and supplies that were issued to students this year. Please speak with your student about returning class novels distributed in English class immediately. Library books should also be returned as soon as possible.
Laptops will begin to be collected from virtual students on June 7 if they have a device they can use from home. Additional opportunities for virtual students to return laptops will be available on 6/10, 6/11, and 6/14. Please check the Hughes website for further details. In person students will turn laptops in during class on 6/9.
Students who have a musical instrument to return can do so in the main office vestibule during school hours 8am to 2:30pm from June 1st through June 9th.
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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.
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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Under the leadership of our South Lakes High School (SLHS) Varsity Head Coaches, South Lakes Booster Club, Inc. is pleased to announce our Summer 2021sports camps programs! Mark your calendars for June – July 2021, our sports camps are for kids ages 7 – 15 with many sports interests and all skill levels!
SLHS Athletics website (https://southlakesathletics.net/) “Camps & Clinics” tab is open to take your registration!
As you make your family’s summer camp plans, we hope you will consider joining us for a fun-filled week (or two) with our Seahawks Sports programs! Go Seahawks!
 FCPS Summer Reading Adventure Begins June 11
The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) summer reading program starts on June 11 and runs through August 13. Students are welcome to sign up now on Beanstack and can track their summer reading online.
Opportunities to read and earn prizes include:
- Just for signing up, participants will be eligible to win a $25 e-gift card to Scrawl Books.
- By reading 500 minutes, students will be eligible to win a $50 Chipotle gift card.
- Completing the program by reading 1,000 minutes OR reading 500 minutes and completing 5 activity badges, will offer participants a chance to win a $150 Amazon e-gift card.
Prizes will be awarded after the completion of Summer Reading Adventure and winners will be notified by August 31.
More information about the FCPL summer reading program is available online.
June 7 - PTA Meeting - Board Elections
June 8 - All Students - Virtual Classes
June 8 - Videotaped EOY Award Ceremony during 5th period
June 10th - 8th Grade Parade - 5:30 - 7pm
June 11 - Last Day of School
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