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Lancers:
This week at Longfellow Middle School has been buzzing with excitement and growth!
The school's first dance of the year, "Neon Nights", was a resounding success! The energy and joy in the room were truly contagious, and it was wonderful to see our students celebrating together. A huge thank you goes to everyone that made the dance a success, and of course, our amazing students for making it such a memorable night.
The Longfellow community is excited to share all the good work that Mr. Kellams has done in leading a new learning cohort for staff focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This initiative reflects the school's commitment to continuous learning and professional development for educators. Thank you to Mr. Kellams' dedication to fostering this valuable opportunity for his colleagues.
This Friday, many of our talented theatre and chorus students will head to Broadway. This opportunity will allow them to experience professional productions and immerse themselves in the world of live performance. We wish them a safe and enriching journey!
As always, please reach out directly with any questions or concerns.
-Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School
Spelling Bee Announcement
The 2024 Longfellow Middle School Spelling Bee Champion is 7th grader Constantine Erikson. Constantine will represent Longfellow Middle School at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on March 17, 2024 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. His alternate, should he not be able to compete, is Daksh Batia, who earned 2nd place.
19 students competed in the school spelling bee, and Constantine (#17) won in the 12th round.
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CALENDAR EVENTS
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
The Longfellow QuizBall team won 2nd place at Georgetown Day School (GDS) QB4ALL Invitational Tournament on February 24, 2024! In addition, Julius Li and Tarek Elhibery won 5th and 10th place as individuals.
Congratulations to the LMS QB teams led by Coach Elle Lee: Tarek Elhibery, Julius Li, Hudson Hu, Constantine Erikson, and Adrian Sandy, Sophia, Samuel Li !
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rising 8th Grade Academic Advising
The Academic Advising season for the 2024-25 school year is in full swing! Counselors are meeting with students to conduct individual meetings with each rising 8th grade student. As we move through the registration process, please have conversations with your student(s) about the courses that they will be requesting to take for the 2024-25 school year. Course selections are due in StudentVue March 8, 2024.
Advising Website - Our website is the main hub of information. There you will find our course catalog, videos/presentations about each of our core departments and electives.
SEL Screener
The SEL Screener is administered to students twice a year (fall and spring) for students to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The Spring SEL Screener will be administered on March 6th for 7th & 8th graders during Learning Seminar 4. The fall screening date was October 18th.
SEL Opt-Out Info Complete the opt-out form (Must be logged into fcps student account to access) in SIS ParentVUE or return the form back to Student Services by February 28th.
Kiss and Ride Procedure
Safety is of utmost importance during arrival and dismissal times. We would like to remind families to remain aware and considerate during these periods. If you opt to drop off your child in the morning, drop-off is available as early as 6:55 am. The waiting time in the Kiss and Ride line is significantly shorter earlier in the morning compared to closer to 7:30 am.
Furthermore, we have noticed an increase in families dropping off their children while being outside our property. Specifically, we have received numerous complaints from residents on Hopewood Drive. Not adhering to our kiss and ride procedure can pose risks as children in these situations often crossroads without the presence of crossing guards or designated crosswalks. Unfortunately, in recent years, we have had incidents where students were hit by vehicles while running across Westmoreland because they were dropped off on the opposite side of the street. Please remember to exercise patience and only drop off your child in the designated zone near door #4, where our staff members are available to assist you and ensure your child's safe exit from the vehicle.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT 8TH GRADE LONGFELLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Do you have a student between grades 8 through 11 who wants to go to college? If so, they should consider applying to the College Partnership Program (CPP), which offers support as students explore the idea of going to college! The deadline to apply is March 15, 2024.
CPP offers programming to help prepare students and families from 9th grade all the way through applying to and enrolling in college, including:
• Academic counseling;
• College visits;
• Help with completing college and scholarship applications;
• Monthly meetings;
• Parent education sessions;
• SAT preparation classes;
• A summer overnight experience on a college campus; and
• News and information related to colleges and careers via Schoology.
All students are eligible and encouraged to apply to this program, and are expected to meet the following requirements:
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in core classes
• Attend CPP activities
• Are willing to pursue advanced coursework
• Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities
The goal of the program is to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access and opportunity, and support students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses. This includes students who are the first in their family to attend college in the U.S., English language learners, students who are economically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities.
Click HERE to apply.
Click on link for more information about the College Partnership Program
There will be a CPP information session on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 during Learning Seminar 1. If your student is interested in attending the session, please have them complete the RSVP Form.
All applications will be submitted ONLINE ONLY.
You can direct questions to Longfellow Middle School club sponsor Bruce Walker (bmwalker@fcps.edu) or contact Lakeyta Smith, College Partnership Program Specialist (lnsmith1@fcps.edu)
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PARENT INFORMATION
Heritage Night
All members of the Longfellow community are invited to celebrate Longfellow’s diversity at Heritage Night! Join us Wednesday, March 6th from 6-8 pm for an evening of food, fun, and learning! Sample food from around the world, view displays where you can learn about the many cultures that make up our Longfellow community, and enjoy a talent show with performances representing our diverse talents!
Please also consider signing up here to bring in a dish to share at the dinner.
See you Wednesday, March 6th from 6-8 pm or see Ms. Parker or Ms. Shults with any questions!
Volunteers Needed - Lemon Road ES Basketball Night
Friday, March 15, 2024
If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.
Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
• Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
• Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
• Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
• Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
• Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
• Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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