Monday, November 21, 2022
Dear Lancers:
It was a busy week last week at Longfellow. It was great to see that so many of you were able to get out to our production of “Peter Pan”. A big thank you to our hardworking theater teachers that helped to bring Peter Pan to life at Longfellow. It was great to see our students having fun; both performing on the stage and our tech crew working behind the scenes. Great job to all!
We have a short week this week as we prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday. I hope that everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving, and safe travels to those of you headed out of town.
As always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School
CALENDAR EVENTS
 Notes from the Library
The Longfellow Library is hosting a BOOK FAIR December 5-9 during the school day. We are open from 7:15am to 2:30pm. Students can visit the Book Fair before school, during Lunches, Lancer Time and after school until 2:30. Teachers are invited to create wish lists for their classroom libraries. All seventh-grade students will visit the fair through their English class. We are looking for adult volunteers to help with the fair, please see our Signup Genius here. Thank you for your support of the Longfellow Library program!
Matthew Leverett’s Painted Shoes Worn by Wizard’s Basketball Player, Jordan Schakel!
Matthew (in red shirt) presenting the sneakers he designed and hand painted to Washington Wizard basketball player Jordan Schakel, who wore Matthew’s hand-painted shoes for the Wizards game last week against the Grizzlies. Matthew used a Sponge Bob inspired design he created and then painted it onto the shoes, box, and tissue paper that wrapped the shoes. Before putting the shoes on for the game, Schakel walked around the court showing them to teammates and others courtside. Matthew is hard at work designing and painting another pair of sneakers for Schakel.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Full Day Absences
In preparation for the upcoming holidays, parents are reminded to please notify the school of your child’s absence. You can submit an online form at https://longfellowms.fcps.edu/about/attendance-form or you can leave an absentee message on the 24-hour attendance hotline at 703-533-2626. Please provide your child’s student ID when you report the absence.
Calendar Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!
FCPS parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12 were emailed an invitation to take the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey. This survey is part of an annual process to gather input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. Please complete the survey by Thursday, December 1, and make your voice heard! For more information or help filling out the survey, please visit our website.
Post-Thanksgiving COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county November 28-30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
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Tutor.com in FCPS
FCPS students have unlimited access to live, on-demand, 1-to-1 online tutoring support from Tutor.com through Schoology at no cost to families. Sessions are safe and anonymous with over 200+ subjects covered. Tutors are available 24/7 and tutoring is also available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, and French. Detailed information including FAQs and opt-out instructions are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Learn how students can log in and access a tutor by watching a video:
Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in English
Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in Spanish
A Book Full of Lasting Memories
Years of experience have taught us that nothing captures the energy and excitement at your school like a yearbook filled with photographs and achievements. The yearbook helps your child's memories last. By purchasing the yearbook each year, you're providing a full record of their school years that they'll cherish throughout life.
Yearbooks are now for Sale
$40.00
Place your order here:
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobsearch/displayHome?clearSession School code: 21584
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AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
No After School Program Monday and Tuesday, November 21 & 22.
PARENT INFORMATION
Parent Coffee
We will be hosting our Fall Parent Coffee on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 7:45 - 9:00 AM in the Lecture Hall at Longfellow MS.
The parent coffee agenda will consist of the following:
• 7:45 - 8:15 AM - Meet the Counselors & Clinicians
• 8:15 - 8:45 AM - Parent Resource Center Presentation
• 8:45 - 9:00 AM - SIS/ParentVUE & Schoology Access
Please RSVP HERE by Thursday, December 1st for planning purposes. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Longfellow Love
At Longfellow Middle School, we have approximately 100 students who live at, or below, the poverty level. Their families welcome our help with expenses such as school supplies and holiday meals. Longfellow Love is a student assistance program that supports Longfellow students in need through donations from families like you, as well as contributions from local businesses. The contributions and gift cards are then anonymously distributed directly to the families in need through the counseling system. With the rising cost of food this year, our families need our support more than ever! Click HERE to sign up to donate gift cards from Giant and Walmart to Longfellow families who need our help during the holiday season!
There are three ways you can purchase gift cards:
1. Go to Giant and/or Walmart and purchase gift cards. Drop them off at the front office in an envelope addressed to Sam Ramatowski.
2. Go online to Walmart Card or Giant Card and purchase *e-gift cards* and email to snramatowski@fcps.edu
3. Go online to Walmart Card or Giant Card and purchase *physical gift cards* to mail or drop off to Sam Ramatowski at Longfellow Middle School.
Donated Gift Cards can be mailed, dropped off, or emailed to:
Sam Ramatowski
Longfellow Middle School
2000 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, VA 22043
snramatowski@fcps.edu
Gift cards are needed by Tuesday, December 13!!
Let's show our Lancer family some LOVE this holiday season! Thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact Longfellow Love chair, Michele Core at michelecore@yahoo.com
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