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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We have had a tremendously successful opening of school! Students have already begun to acclimate themselves to the bell schedule, the cafeteria procedures, and the dismissal routine. We are excited to see the possibilities of this year with the entire community focused on student success!
On Wednesday, August 31st, we will open our doors to parents for an in-person Back to School Night where you will follow your student’s schedule to hear from their teachers. First period starts at 6:30p.m., but a PTA meeting will take place at 5:30 in the cafeteria where you will hear from our School Board member, Melanie Meren, and PTA President Jessica McInerney. I will also be available to greet you and answer any questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Aimee Monticchio
REMINDER
Back to School Night and First PTA Meeting
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
PTA Meeting 5:30PM
Open House - 6:30PM to 8:30PM
The AVID program will be selling Hughes Happy Grams at Back to School Night to help fundraise for college field trips. Hughes Happy Grams are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5. You write a message to your student (you need to know their 4th period), then we attach a Smartie and a pencil and deliver it to their 4th period in mid-September. You can pay by cash, check, or venmo. The table will be open from 6-6:45pm. Please plan on arriving a little early to visit the table before the first session begins
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Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting Community Conversations across the division to get to know our communities. SLHS will host on 9/7/22. Please find more information and register at: https://www.fcps.edu/blog/superintendent-community-conversations
SIS Gradebooks
Parents will be able to view student grades in SIS ParentVUE beginning September 6th.
Locker Requests
We have received requests for student lockers. Students may still request a locker using the Locker Request Form 2022-2023 by Friday, September 9th. The locker request form is also available on the Langston Hughes Student All Course in Schoology. Student Services office processes the locker requests and assigns lockers in the first weeks of school. Please keep in mind that if a student requests a locker, the combination may not be shared, and the locker may only be used by the student assigned.
August 29th -September 5th -Counselor Introductions
The counselors will be visiting 7th and 8th grade English classes. Students will be introduced to or reacquainted with their school counselor and learn about the role of the school counselor. Students will also learn about programs run by the counseling staff, available resources, and how to see/communicate with their counselor
Social Emotional Learning with Second Step
We want your child to be successful in school, and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. In order to support academic success, we know that students also need skills for overcoming challenges, making good decisions, handling emotions, and getting along with others.
Next week, we will begin Second Step Middle School, a research-based social-emotional learning program designed to help students develop their social-emotional skills, such as emotion management, impulse control, problem solving, and empathy. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to help students both in and out of school. Second Step SEL lessons will take place during Connections, every Monday.
We want to partner with families to support Social-Emotional Learning. Each week you will find a preview of the SEL lesson here in our newsletter. We will also provide conversation starters to use with your student at home. Families are encouraged to discuss and reinforce these SEL topics.
Our first unit is Mindsets and Goals. Students will learn how to develop a growth mindset and apply goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives. The lesson on August 29 will introduce your student to Second Step. Your student will identify challenges they might face when starting middle school and identify resources at Langston Hughes where they can get help. Family conversation starter: Tell your child about something that made you nervous when you started middle school. Ask what makes them nervous and who they can go to for help at school.
If you have any questions about Second Step Middle School, please reach out to your student’s school counselor. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community.
COMPLETE the Digital Consent Form for your student to be allowed to use some approved digital tools that still require parent permission. More information can be found on our website and the form may be completed digitally, no need to sign the paper form which was mailed home in early August.
Sign-up to receive your students “Screen Activity Reports/Lightspeed Reports.
There is a new online service that is free to FCPS parents who are interested in knowing more about their child’s internet activity on an FCPS device. Parents can sign up to receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, which will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week.
Step 1: Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account
Step 2: Request the reports https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/lightspeed/
Need Tech Help?
Resources for parents and students using FCPS technology are available online. Visit this website for quick help resetting passwords; accessing Schoology, Google, Zoom, or activity reports; and basic computer use questions. If your questions are not answered on that page, look for the link to submit a help ticket.
Bus Information
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. e-Notify (School Messenger) email messages will also be sent to announce significant bus delays. For additional support, find the Transportation Services contact specific to your school. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Parent Information Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
Labor Day Holiday
Friday, September 2, and Monday, September 5, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends
 We are extremely happy to have your child in our school with us this year!
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Once you log on, you will see the following message:
 Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30, 2022.
Langston Hughes After-School
We’re excited about the beginning of a new school year and can’t wait to start the Hughes After-School Program. This year we will start clubs and activities on Wednesday, September 14th.
Please find our welcome letter and the "registration form" link below. We will provide more information about the club schedule and other important information, as we are able. I’m looking forward to a great school year with our student(s)!
The Langston Hughes After-School program offers a unique, robust, and high-quality clubs/activities for all students.
Our program creates an environment where creativity, enrichment, and inspiration thrive. Here students challenge themselves and work outside their comfort zone to reach their full potential. We encourage students become explorers, scientists, leaders, athletes, and volunteers in the community.
Students can participate in a variety of clubs and activities that include Sports, Team Building Activities, STEM, Academic Support, Social and Emotional Learning, Mentoring and so much more.
The Langston Hughes After-School Program is staffed by teachers, community leaders, and volunteers.
After School clubs run daily until 4:30 p.m. with most taking place on “Late Bus Days” where participants have the option to ride the “Late Bus” home.
This year our Late Bus days are Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Student can locate their late bus number in the Student Vue SIS program.
Students will have the opportunity to electronically sign up for clubs starting the second week of school. The club schedule and descriptions will be posted on the Hughes After- School Schoology group and the School Website.
Parents are welcome to join us. Those who wish to volunteer, help planning events, or assist in any way, please contact Franklin Kyle @ fmkyle1@fcps.edu or 703 715 3784.
The Middle School After-School Program is funded and implemented through a partnership between FCPS and Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services.
After School Registration
https://forms.gle/gfdonfevsogoCHL16
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We are currently finalizing our club offerings and will post them by Sept 5th. Any parent(s) who would like to volunteer should reach out to FMKyle1@fcps.edu.
Herndon Reston Youth Field Hockey has open registration for players in grades 7 through 9. Most Langston Hughes players will be placed on the same teams. Practices and most games will be at Herndon High School during September and October. Register at www.hryfh.org.
Community STEAM Opportunity
Check out the attached flyer for a free STEAM event which will be held at Franklin MS on September 10th. The goal of this event is to generate interest in STEAM subjects for Elementary and Middle School students. The STEAM Career Fair will include.
- Talks/ demos by STEAM-related subject matter experts (e.g., engineers, medical, artists, and educational professionals)
- Hands-on Activities by Thomas Jefferson HS Clubs and local STEAM organizations.
Where- Franklin Middle School, Chantilly, VA When - 11AM-3PM, Saturday September 10th
Visit www.steamtasticfair.org for more information.
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School Lunch Information
THREE WAYS TO PURCHASE MEALS
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Online Using MySchoolBucks.com This user-friendly service is free, convenient, private, and secure. Once the account is open, parents can check the fund account at any time.
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Check Make checks payable to “LHMS Food Services”. The check can be provided to the food service manager or mailed to: Food and Nutrition Services, 6840 Industrial Road, Springfield, VA 22151. A local address and phone number are required to be printed or handwritten on the check. The student’s name and PIN number are required on the check memo line.
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Cash Cash may be brought to the food service manager’s office for deposit on student’s account, or students may pay cash daily
Electronic Opt-Outs Available in ParentVUE
As part of our ongoing effort to help schools with transitioning from paper to electronic forms, we are excited to announce that the following opt-outs will be available in SIS ParentVUE beginning Friday, July 15:
- Tutor.com Access (was available April 2022)
- SEL Screener Participation
- Counseling Opt Out
- Transportation Intent
- Home Internet Access
Any parent/guardian that is associated with a student, and has a SIS ParentVUE account, can update these opt-outs, as needed, by going to the “Student Information” tab and clicking “Edit Information”. Parents that do not have SIS ParentVUE accounts can continue to use paper forms or other notification methods; or "Request" an activation key.
August 31, 2022 - PTA Kickoff Meeting - 5:30 pm
August 31, 2022 - Back to School Night - 6:30 pm
September 2 - September 5 - Labor Day Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
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