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Dear Lancers:
Saturday was Veterans Day. A day where it is our privilege to say “thank you” to all of America’s veterans, to let them know that we appreciate them for their service and to honor them for their sacrifices. I would like to say “THANK YOU” to all of our military connected families at Longfellow.
I especially want to thank those staff members and family of staff members who served in our Armed Forces:
Tom Grady - US Army
Desmond Reid - US Air Force
Arthur Samson - US Army
Matt McElroy’s Family: Howard McElroy, TR McElroy, R. Adm. John McElroy
Kimberly Dawson’s Father and Brother: Maj. Richard Lewis, US Air Force; SFC David Lewis, US Army
Joann Leme’s Husband: Capt. Luis Leme, US Navy
Susan Boomer’s Father: Gen. Walter Boomer, USMC
Lisa Hoyle’s Father: Michael Hedge, US Army
Ellen Metcalfe’s Husband: Capt. Robert Metcalfe, US Navy
The celebration of Veteran’s Day started on June 28, 1919, when World War I officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The actual fighting between the Allies and Germany, however, had ended seven months earlier with the armistice, or truce, which went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Armistice Day, as November 11 became known, officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday 12 years later. On June 1, 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans.
When Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” over 200 years ago, he called America, “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Those words are as true today as they were then.
Throughout this Nation’s history, America’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have bravely answered the call to defend our freedom, to aid our friends and allies, and to turn back aggressors.
We can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to the American service members who have sacrificed and served for this country. We can, however, recognize and thank the millions of veterans still living today, including the staff members and their families who are honored in the slideshow below.
Have a great rest of the week!
-Jim
CALENDAR EVENTS
Veteran Day
Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
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Diwali
Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. This year's Diwali artwork was created by Chantilly High School student Rijuta D. as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students.
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Trivia Night
Friday, December 1st, 6:30pm
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/31W8gsZ4fxbceLBKA
Questions? Contact bezachariah@fcpsschools.net
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, your student received a paper copy on Friday, November 3. Please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
There are no after-school clubs next Monday November 20th or Tuesday November 21st and no late buses.
There will be a Model UN interest meeting on Wednesday, November 29th after school during 1st block.
PARENT INFORMATION
November Parent Academy: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 14
Please join members of the administrative team, Office of School Counseling, and additional school staff members to learn more about resources we have at LMS to support your student. Please use this link to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you in the library at 6:30 that evening.
Longfellow Love
At Longfellow Middle School we have approximately 150 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. In years past, we have only supported families during the holiday season, however, with the rising cost of food, we would like to provide gift cards to families for Thanksgiving as well as the holidays. This year, our fellow student families need our help more than ever! Click HERE to sign up to donate gift cards from Lidl and Walmart to Longfellow families who need our help during the upcoming season!
There are three ways you can purchase gift cards:
1. Go to Lidl and/or Walmart and purchase gift cards in person. Drop them off at the front office in an envelope addressed to Juanita Baptiste.
2. Go online to Walmart eGift Card, choose your amount, purchase an ecard, and email it to Juanita at jbaptiste@fcps.edu
3. Go online to Walmart Gift Card to mail, choose your amount, and mail or drop it off to Juanita Baptiste at Longfellow Middle School.
Donated Gift Cards can be mailed, dropped off, or emailed to:
Juanita Baptiste
Longfellow Middle School
2000 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, VA 22043
jbaptiste@fcps.edu
Gift cards for Thanksgiving are needed by Wednesday, November 15th, and holiday cards are needed by Monday, December 11th!!
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
Join the driving force in education, call 571-423-3023. FCPS bus driver pay starts at $24.55/hour.
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 Federation Membership Meeting & Public Safety Program
All are welcome to the Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person) community awareness program scheduled for Thursday, November 16th at 7pm in the Mason District
Governmental Center 6507 Columbia Pike Annandale VA 22003
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85695862743?pwd=dUxlcXZYTnNrUXFHalNKNFByaUNUdz09
Meeting ID: 856 9586 2743
Passcode: 190332
Join via Phone: 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 856 9586 2743
Passcode: 190332
• The purpose of the Program is to advocate for and promote
Youth Safety
• Articulate Community engagement that focuses on Youth
programs like Mental Health, Addiction Prevention, and IT Safety
Practices.
• Fairfax County Community Services Board will provide a Narcan
Training-In Person Only
• Patrick Smaldore, FCFCA Public Safety Committee Chair
• Lourdes Venes Public Safety Member (Moderator)
Presenters:
• Kelly Rankin LCSW, CSAC, Fairfax County Public Schools Substance Abuse
Prevention Specialist
• Brian Cramer, Special Agent, FBI
• Shane Dana, Special Agent, FBI
• Mark Atwood, Chairman, Chris Atwood Foundation
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