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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
A heartfelt thank you goes to the PTA and parents who showered the staff of Langston Hughes Middle School with treats every day of Teacher Appreciation Week. The staff enjoyed items for all palettes! We appreciate your supporting our staff and school.
Today we kicked off SOL testing with the 8th Grade Science Test. Next week all students take the Reading SOL on Tuesday and their math SOL on Thursday. Please ensure students charge their laptops, get a good night sleep and breakfast, and that they arrive on time to school. We anticipate great results on the tests which will demonstrate their dedication to their studies this year.
Aimee Monticchio
We Totally Stuffed That Bus!
We are so grateful for all the work you did to contribute to collecting (drumroll please) 4006.2 pounds of food and toiletries as we Stuffed that, Bus.
Since the Pantry opened in April 2017, we have distributed more than 1 MILLION pounds of food and toiletries to students and families in each of your schools. Last week alone, we distributed to 402 families and students and mailed out ~130 grocery gift cards to families identified by your social workers!
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Anna Panjwani, Student at Langston Hughes Middle, Named Promising Young Writer
Reston, VA, May 2, 2023, Anna Panjwani, from Langston Hughes Middle School, has been recognized as a 2023 Promising Young Writer by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).
The Promising Young Writers Program represents NCTE’s commitment to early and continuing work in the development of writing. The school-based writing program was established in 1985 to stimulate and recognize writing talents and to emphasize the importance of writing skills among eighth-grade students. Schools in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, Canada, and American schools abroad are eligible to nominate students.
This year, schools nominated hundreds of students to participate in the Promising Young Writers Program. Of those, 56 were selected to receive the First-Class designation, 58 received the Superior designation, 27 received the Excellent designation, and 5 received the Merit designation. Two to three independent judges evaluated each submission holistically on content, purpose, audience, tone, word choice, organization, development, and style
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Online Summer Campus
Middle and high school students who meet the course prerequisites can take one online course. Students who have completed a high school math course may take an online campus math class. Middle school students who expunged a high school math or Spanish course or those wanting to recover a course credit may take the course again. Students need to have a computer and make sure their computer is ready for the online course. Students will not be able to take online courses using tablets and smartphones. Online Campus courses and classes may be cancelled if they are under enrolled. If a course or class is cancelled, students will be notified using the registration contact information and a full refund will be given. Find out more about the summer learning online campus programs here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-programs
Attendance Matters – Attend Today and Achieve Tomorrow!
Attending school every day is critical to students reaching their full potential. Showing up to school regularly helps students engage in learning that builds proficiency in reading and math that will help them to graduate from high school. Students who attend school regularly do better academically in middle school and are more likely to graduate from high school when they miss less than a week of school each semester. Attend today and achieve tomorrow!
Counselor Corner
This week in Connections students reviewed SOL study tips and test taking strategies. Next Monday we will turn our attention back to career exploration. Students will take a career interest inventory and learn about various career pathways. We encourage parents and caregivers to discuss this career unit with their students and to share their own career journey.
Social-Emotional Screener
Students took the Spring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in March.
Spring SEL Screener results will be mailed home to families in mid-May.
This website includes both the Parent Report as well as a Family Guide to support you in understanding results and ideas for talking with your student about their results. Both are available in multiple languages. To learn more about SEL and how we support students at school and at home please see the FCPS SEL website. Please reach out to your student’s school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
Last Day for Late Buses
The last day for after school programs and late buses is Wednesday, May 31st. Parent pickup is required for students who stay after school with a teacher beyond that date.
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VIP Summer Camp @ HUGHES is back!
The VIP Camp will be held at Hughes Middle School this summer for rising 7th and 8th graders attending the following middle schools: Carson, Herndon, Cooper, Hughes & Longfellow Middle Schools.
Program Details: Wednesday, June 28 - Thursday, July 27 (no camp on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4)
Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (site opens at 8 am for drop-offs)
VIP camp costs $100 to attend. Some scholarships are available in cases of financial hardship; reach out to Franklin Kyle at FMKyle1@fcps.edu, After-School Specialist for more information. Payment is accepted through MySchoolBucks.
Check out the flyer – https://www.canva.com/design/DAFehD4otWw/RU00gVfR_il3Th1yiWyGVQ/view?utm_content=DAFehD4otWw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink
Register Here- https://forms.gle/rr3DNsrR5aaCSW2P7
Drug
Additives to Be Aware of: Xylazine (Trang)
In our continuing efforts to educate the community, we have been tracking a new trend in the region known as xylazine or tranq. Tranq, a non-opioid tranquilizer, is often mixed with other drugs giving the user a fentanyl-like high for an extended period. Considering the rise in opioid-related overdoses, it is important to know about various additives such as fentanyl and tranq that can be mixed in, unbeknownst to the user. Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer which is not approved by the FDA for human consumption. It affects the central nervous system by suppressing breathing and slowing down vital functions in the body. Tranq has recently been detected in several fatal overdoses related to cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl in unsuspecting users. Narcan/Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, will not reverse the overdose in a person who has taken tranq thus resulting in potential death. Continued use has resulted in lesions, ulcers, and other health related issues resulting in loss of limbs from untreated abscesses.
While alarming, education is key to keep our communities safe. Here is some recent data showing the trend in our region. Xylazine was present in 19% of drug overdoses in Maryland in 2020 alone; with trends increasing in Pennsylvania by 26% and in Connecticut by 10%. In areas of higher populations, xylazine has been present in 1 of every 5 deaths that have been reported. According to the Centers for Disease Control, xylazine was present in 64.3 % of deaths when it was detected. 38 states including the District of Columbia have seen a rise in tranq in and around their communities.
For more information, please contact me or the Student Safety & Wellness Office at (571) 423-4270. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @FCPSSAPS.
Sources & Resources:
NIH: Xylazine
DEA: Xylazine
DEA: Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine
CDC: Xylazine
Overdoses in Philadelphia
FCPS Webinar: Everything You Need To Know About Opioids
For further Information & support:
Monica Rogers, CSAC, QMHP-C/A
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
mrrogers@fcps.edu
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SOUTH LAKES CHEERLEADING
Calling all rising 9th graders! Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Cheerleading program? If so, please fill out the following online interest form to be added to our email list: https://forms.gle/hVeWZPTPR187AnmX9 Those on our email distribution list will receive information throughout the spring/summer regarding the upcoming season.
A little bit about our program: South Lakes Cheerleading is both a sideline and competitive program. When we are not on the track cheering on the SLHS Football team on game nights, we are practicing for our own District, Region, and State competitions! We have two teams: JV and Varsity that both begin on July 31st and run through early/mid November.
We welcome all levels of experience and hope to meet you soon!
If you have any questions at all feel free to email Coach Slaight at: raslaight@fcps.edu
SOUTH LAKES DANCE TEAM
The South Lakes Dance Team is excited to be holding our 23-24 tryouts from June 20-22! If you are interested in trying out, please fill out this interest form and we will add you to our email list: https://forms.gle/MbkS57BPWUer9tK17. We will be sending out communication about our interest meeting, tryouts, and eligibility requirements through the email list.
The South Lakes Dance Team performs at Football games, Basketball games, pep rallies, and various other school events. We also compete regionally and sometimes even nationally! We love cheering on the Seahawks and promoting school spirit in the community. South Lakes currently has only a Varsity level Dance Team, but we encourage dancers of all skill levels to tryout! We will also be holding a pre-tryout skills clinic on April 13th.
Please email Coach McDermott at chmcdermott@fcps.edu with any questions.
SLHS Seahawk CO-ED Golf Meeting For Rising Freshmen
Is your student-athlete interested in playing for the Seahawk Co-ed Golf Team? Tryouts are projected to begin July 31 and the regular season runs through mid-September. Email Coach Anderson at kanderson3@fcps.edu for more information.
SOUTH LAKES FOOTBALL
Calling all rising 9th graders! Are you:
-Bigger than most people? -Faster than your friends? -Tougher than most others?
If you answered yes to one or more of those questions then we are interested in you trying out for the South Lakes Football Program!
Hurry and fill out the following online interest form to be added to our email list:
https://forms.gle/xbGnwMhDN2M11CPM6
Those on our email distribution list will receive information throughout the spring/summer regarding the upcoming season.
A little bit about our program:
South Lakes Football has three levels in our program; Freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. Our season officially begins on July 31st, but the JV and Varsity teams are already preparing for our next season and so should you too!
We welcome all levels of experience and hope to meet you soon!
If you have any questions at all feel free to email Coach Hescock at: jrhescock@fcps.edu
SOUTH LAKES GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Calling all rising 9th graders! Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Girls Volleyball program?
For additional questions please email Coach Miller at pmiller@fcps.edu
SOUTH LAKES FIELD HOCKEY
Calling all rising 9th graders! Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Field Hockey program For additional questions please email Coach Mueller at: almueller@fcps.edu
May 12th, 16th & 18th SOL Testing
May 29 Holiday - Memorial Day - Schools and offices closed
June 9 8th Grade Glow Party - 7-9 PM
June 16 Last Day of School - Early Release*
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