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I would like to take this opportunity to give a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Shults, Ms. Parker, and Ms. Hashem our dedicated Heritage Club members for putting on a phenomenal Heritage Night last week! The event was a true celebration of our school's rich and diverse community. It was great to see so many of our families attend such a fun night showcasing our various cultures!
Also, I reminded our students today that we are in the final two weeks of the third quarter. The quarter ends on March 22nd, when we then head off to spring break. This is a great opportunity to sit with your child and review any missing assignments or to help them plan for any upcoming projects.
As always, please reach out directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School
Our theater and chorus students had a wonderful time in NYC!
 2024 STEM Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding accomplishment in the 6th Annual STEM Essay Contest sponsored by the McLean Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Science Bowl
Longfellow sent two 5-member teams to this year’s Virginia Regional Science Bowl Competition, held on March 2nd.
Team members include:
Minchan Kim; Aryan Ruia; Ethan Chen; Ellie Zhang; Avni Ruia; Mina Liu; Zixian (Jason) Yan; Vivian Li; Adya Sauparn; Yueun (Eunice) Sim
Congratulations to both the A and B Teams which did an excellent job representing Longfellow!
The A team was able to come from behind in several matches and ended up bringing home the trophy for 3rd place overall!
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CALENDAR EVENTS
 2024 Youth Art Show
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
March Madness Tournament will be held on Wednesday and Thursday after school. The finals will be held on Wednesday, March 21st.
Ever dreamed about traveling the world? Pack your bags. We are offering a trip to France and Spain in Summer 2025.
For those of you interested in learning about this trip:
· Here is the link for the enrollment website for families that are ready to sign up: www.eftours.com/2738614
· Here is a copy of the presentation from our information night: Video Link https://youtu.be/GQ9QNBFQfOQ
· For those of you with questions for EF, we are offering an opportunity for Office Hours with the EF staff on March 19 from 5-6 pm: https://efedu.zoom.us/j/88570008695
Please note prices go up monthly. Lock in before April 1st to get the lowest advertised price.
This is a non-school sponsored trip. If you have any questions, reach out to Lavina Gangwani-Colaco – lgangcolaco@gmail.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Longfellow Middle School parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
PARENT INFORMATION
Institute for the Arts
Students in all FCPS secondary schools can enroll in the Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a two- or three-week summer Arts enrichment program for students in rising 7th through 12th grades. Students create their own schedules in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance from nearly 60 courses offered. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Institute for the Arts website for more information or email ifta@fcps.edu.
Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
7th Grade Science Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Field Trip
All 7th grade students will be visiting Burke Lake with their Science class one day between April 15 and April 19 to learn about monitoring and measuring the health of ecosystems. Parent chaperones are greatly needed to make this trip possible. If you are able to chaperone, please reach out to your child’s Science teacher or Dana Bayer, Science administrator, at dabayer@fcps.edu to learn more.
Bagel Breakfast Drive-By at Chesterbrook Residences
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