Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:
March is in like a lion and will go out like a lamb! The month of March is a time of transitioning from the many winter activities into the anticipation of spring. In addition, it is the time of year when students often begin to display mastery of new skills and concepts. As we look for warmer weather and brighter days, we want to keep our “becoming” scholars focused on continuing to strive to do their best. I appreciate all of the efforts you continue to put in at home to ensure “success” carries over into the school day, as it impacts our academic standing. Continue to monitor your child’s attendance and grades on ParentVUE. Here are a few suggestions that will make March reporting a productive time of year:
- Celebrate your child’s successes/small wins.
- Choose one or two key areas of improvement. Goals should be realistic/achievable. Write them down and refer to them periodically with your child.
- Consult with your child and teacher when seeking grade-reporting clarity if needed. Remember grades belong to students. They are a means by which we teach personal responsibility, natural consequences, good study skills, and the value of hard work.
- March forward; stay positive. Spring is on the horizon.
Finally, course selections for the 2024-2025 academic year have been made. Please be sure to review your child’s course requests. Contact your child’s school counselor should you have questions or concerns. As always, I appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
Yours in education,
Principal Mizell
Reminder: Tuesday, March 5, Student Holiday - No School
INFORMATION FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM
Tdap and MenACWY for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, all students entering 7th grade and 12th grade are required to receive specific immunizations prior to the beginning of school.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older, and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
All students entering 12th grade are required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older.
Our Spring Track meeting will be held on Wednesday March 6th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the lecture hall.
EVENTS FOR SPRING 2024
- 100m
- 200m
- 400m
- 800m
- 1600m
- Shot Put
- Long Jump
Meet the coaches, find out how to register your student and meet the other parents who you’ll spend several Saturdays with this spring.
For more information contact Mr. G saabughannam@fcps.edu
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High School Curricular Transfer Requests Opened February 1st!
Students who are in the Herndon High School boundary but would like to continue the International Baccalaureate program at South Lakes High School may complete a transfer application and choose the IB program as the reason for transfer. Placement is not guaranteed, but the application must be completed to make the transfer request. Please note that transportation is not provided for high school curricular transfers. This website provides more information and directions for the transfer application: FCPS Student Transfer Information. The transfer process began on February 1st for curricular programs.
Summer Learning Online Campus Information
Registration for the FCPS Summer Online Campus has opened. Middle and high school students who meet the course prerequisites can take one online course. Students who have completed a high school math course in person may take an online campus math class. Middle school students who plan to expunge a high school math or Spanish course or those wanting to recover a course credit may take the course again. For more information about summer learning, see https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-programs or contact your child's school counselor.
Academic Advising for the 2024-2025 School Year
Parents/Guardians of current 8th Graders/Rising 9th Graders:
Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings
How can students participate in mathematics throughout high school in a way that is relevant to and supportive of post-secondary and career interests?
During this session we will discuss mathematics graduation requirements and how to support students in navigating the various course offerings currently available in FCPS.
Students and their families may start thinking about what course pathways are available beginning in middle school. Join us to learn more.
Presented by Jennifer Allard FCPS High School Math Specialist and Erin Sylves FCPS Math Specialist.
March 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m. Add to Your Calendar
Register for Understanding High School Mathematics Course Offerings
Support for Eating Disorders
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
 For Rising 9th Graders:
College Partnership Program Application Season is now open! Closes March 15,2024
The College Partnership Program is designed to systematically mitigate the impact of barriers to access, opportunity, and attainment and supports students who are from populations that are historically underrepresented on college campuses including:
- Students who are the first in family to attend college in the U.S
- Students with disabilities
- English language learners
- Economically disadvantaged students
The application deadline is March 15, 2024.
Here is the link to the online application: tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2024. Students will need to log in to their G Suite account to complete the online application.
Students will not need to submit their transcripts, or do not need to request a letter of recommendation.
Reminders:
- Students will apply online.
- Online Applications:
- Students are required to complete the application and the two (2) writing samples.
- Students’ progress will be saved if they log in with their student id.
- Students can only fill out the form once.
- Student will receive a copy of their submission which will allow them to edit their responses.
- Students can make edits up until March 14, 2024.
Instructions for Writing Samples: Please write a passage no longer than 150 words for each question below.
· If we were to ask your closest friend(s) what your outstanding personal qualities are, what would they say and why? (150 words).
· What are your short and/or long-term college and career goals? How or why do you need the College Partnership Program to support your high school journey?
Instructions (150 Words).
If you have any questions about this College Partnership process or need assistance, please speak with your child’s school counselor.
 
 7th Grade Science Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)
March 18-21, 2024
The Langston Hughes Science 7 Team invites you to join your student and their classmates as you chaperone a small group of students for our annual Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) -- an exciting scientific investigation of the stream valley next to the school in support of our Environmental Science curriculum.
Every year, 7th grade students dive into the details of water quality indicators and the health of their watershed as they explore the many factors that affect our local stream (which flows to the source of our area's drinking water!).
Volunteering Details
We are seeking many volunteers each day to function as chaperones to small groups of students for this (roughly) half-day field experience. Your group will visit a rotation of six educational stations located in and around the stream valley near school, and they will collect data to investigate water chemistry, biodiversity, pollution, land use, and more! The volunteer duties will involve walking on paved paths and will be all-outdoors event. We would love it if you could stay and help all day, but feel free to volunteer for part of the day, if that is what your schedule will allow.
More information about specific volunteer duties will be published here later, so check back often. It is guaranteed to be a fun and memorable day of outdoor scientific investigation.
Please review. available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Sign Up Genius for MWEE
Please note: The greatest need is for chaperones on March 18, 19 and 21. March 21 is just set aside as a rain date if one of the other MWEE days is rained out.
Contact Kim Schauer at kdschauer@fcps.edu with questions.
Thank you!
 Order your Langston Hughes Yearbook for 2023-2024! We sold out last year so get yours before they are gone!
The cost is $30.00 and may be pre-ordered online through May 4th.
Where to order: www.yearbookordercenter.com, enter our school code (13926)
Questions? Please email Ms. Kerze – jmkerze@fcps.edu
We are excited to announce that Panther Preview will take place August 5th - 6th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Panther Preview is a great way to start the journey of becoming a Langston Hughes Middle School Panther.
As we welcome students to the Langston Hughes family, students will participate in activities designed to acclimate them to the middle school, build confidence, motivate academic excellence, and form community. We hope to see you there! It’s a GREAT time to be a Panther! Should you have questions/concerns, contact our after-school specialist, Mr. Kyle Franklin at FMKyle1@fcps.edu.
Panther Preview Registration Link: https://forms.gle/YiW8j1p8bDfAs3AT9
March 2nd Soccer against Herndon Middle @ Herndon High School
Start time 10 am $5 at the door
March 8th Basketball against Katherine Johnson @ Kathrine Johnson
Start time 6 pm $5 at the door
South Lakes High School is presenting an IB information session for rising 9th graders on Wednesday, March 13, from 3:15pm to 4:15 pm. Students will learn about the IB Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related programs from the people who really know the ins and outs of the IB program at South Lakes High School – our fabulous IB students. Interested 8th grade students should sign up here. https://forms.gle/xf3sKCsL2jxiUoRm8. We look forward to meeting our future Seahawks!
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March 4 - PTA Meeting
March 5 - Student Holiday - School Planning Day
March 25 - 29 - Spring Break
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