Principal's Message
 Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We’re sending an early newsletter to you this week to wish the veterans and family members of veterans a Happy Veterans Day. We thank you for your service to our country. We appreciate the benefit your sacrifices have afforded us.
Also, your student will arrive home today with a paper copy of their 1st Quarter report card. Do review that with your student. Have students reflect on what is working in their studies and what goal they might set for the 2nd Quarter. If you do not see the paper copy, grades will be live on ParentVue on Saturday, November 13th.
Aimee Monticchio
Principal, Langston Hughes MS
PTA Meeting
Monday, November 15
7pm
In-person (LHMS Library) or Virtual (link on schoology)
Topic: Mental Health and Resiliency
Precentor: Marissa Brooks, LHMS Counselor
Please join us, all are welcome!
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Level IV Advanced Academic Spring Screening
If you would like your 7th grade student to be screened for Level IV services, please see the timeline below.
- December 15: Level IV Referral Form and optional materials due to school counselor
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February 15: Electronic submission of screening documents by school counselors
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March: Central Selection Committee meets
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April 6: Eligibility decisions mailed
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May 13: Appeals from parents due to AAP office
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Fall 2022: Eligible students may attend full-time sites/classes
Make-Up Picture Day
November 17, 2021
- This Makeup photo day is for students who were absent, new to the school, or who were not happy with their original package (students are required to return their original package to the photographer).
- Please feel free to direct questions regarding online ordering to our office, using the following email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Anyone who has not ordered can still do so using the link below:
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000882347
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The Employee Excellence Awards process is underway which means it’s time to celebrate and highlight the amazing efforts of our faculty and staff. If you would like to nominate a teacher, leader, professional, or support employee who has gone above and beyond, please so by completing this Google form link. Descriptions of each category and qualification criteria are included in the form.
To ensure that LHMS winners information is passed along for pyramid and district consideration by the established deadlines, please submit your nominations no later than Friday, November 19.
2nd Quarter: Family Life Education Updates
Parents & Guardians
All information regarding curriculum resources, lesson progression, and opt-out considerations for Family Life Education (delivered through Health and PE at both grade levels,) is available via the Parents All Course in Schoology. Materials are also located in the LHMS library for parent review.
If you have not completed a form but would like to opt your student out of some or all of the lessons, please use the direct link below. Contact your student’s HPE teacher or Amy Smith should you need more information about the lessons or opt-out considerations.
Emotional Social Health, under the FLE curriculum, will be taught in the 2nd quarter.
8th grade opt-out form: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/8.pdf
7th grade opt-out form: https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/7.pdf
Opt-out forms in various languages can be found: https://www.fcps.edu/node/31710
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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The After-School Program is looking for people to sponsor STEM related clubs/ activities.
Clubs take place Monday-Friday from 2:30pm - 4:30pm. We are looking for volunteers and/or people seeking paid positions.
Interested people should email Franklin Kyle at Fmkyle1@fcps.edu
Your consideration is greatly appreciated!
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Diversity Spirit Events
We are excited to honor the rich diversity of our student body. In order to celebrate our Diversity After School Special, we will have several activities during the school day.
Tuesday, November 16- Diversity Lesson during Connections class
Wednesday, November 17- Music during lunch periods
Thursday, November 18 *Dress Up Day* International Flag Color Day- Showcase your national pride by wearing the colors of your nation’s flag
Friday, November 19- *Dress Up Day* Langston Hughes Spirit Day- Wear your Langston Hughes T-Shirt
Langston Hughes Diversity After School Special
November 18, 2021 2:30-3:00 in the cafeteria; activity afterwards in the lecture hall 3:00-4:30pm
At Langston Hughes, YOU BELONG! We are having a Diversity After School Special to highlight the diversity showcased every day at Langston. The 5th and 6th period AVID and ESOL classes have combined to complete research and projects for this event. Come see their work after school on November 18th from 2:30-3:00pm in the cafeteria. All students are encouraged to stay after school to check out the booths and activities. All after school activities on 11-18 will be canceled with the expectation that all students who had planned to stay after school attend the event. (Teachers will still meet with students after school that day, that is not cancelled) After the showcase in the cafeteria, an activity will be held in the Lecture Hall for all students who wait for a late bus. Students can also take their own method of transportation home after the event.
We hope to see you there!
Hughes After School Club Sign-up
The Club List and the Club Sign-up Form are posted on the
After School Google Site , https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/hughes-after-school/home.
(This site is only accessible while using a student google account.) Students should pay attention to announcements during lunches and at the end of the day for club updates. Some clubs will be added, as we gain access to more space. Also, your student may find their late bus information on their "StudentVue" under Student Information
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The TJHSST application is now available on the TJHSST Admissions website. The application deadline is November 19 at 4:00pm. Please visit the TJHSST Admissions website for details about the application process and eligibility. If you have any questions, please email the Langston Hughes TJ Liaison Counselor, Marissa Brooks.
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Share the Joy of Thanksgiving with a Neighbor!
What does Thanksgiving look like for you? Visiting with loved ones? Watching parades and football? Enjoying the sights, smells, and flavors of some favorite foods? Help create these memories for one or more school families who struggle with food security. Donate to the Food For Neighbors Holiday Meals Program! Donate: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/ Our school is partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide some of our students and families with a $50 gift card to a local grocery store. Your gift will help your neighbors to put food on their tables this Thanksgiving. The goal is to raise enough money for Food For Neighbors to provide a total of nearly 700 of the $50 grocery store gift cards to 24 participating schools, which includes ours! Donate: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/home/holiday-meals/ Thank you for anything you can do. Every donation counts. Together, we can make a big difference!
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Novemver 15 - PTA Meeting - Library - 7pm
November 17 - Make-up Picture Day
November 18 - Diversity After School Special 2:30 - 3pm
November 24 - 26 - Schools and Office Closed - Thanksgiving
December 3 - LHMS Skate Night - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
December 20 – 31 – Winter Break – No School – Classes Resume 01/03/2022
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