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Lancers-
Last week we participated in our annual basketball game against Cooper Middle School. We played a double header with our girls team losing a close one, and our boys team pulling out the win. I was proud of our students both on the court and in the stands throughout the event. Both schools showed good sportsmanship. It was great to see our students model the Lancer Code of being respectful, responsible, and safe.
I would like to thank all of our students that are participating in the afterschool program for being involved with their school. It is so exciting to see our students pursuing their various passions! I believe these opportunities are a key part of a holistic middle school experience.
Here is to a great week together! As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow Middle School
American Mathematics Competitions Award Recipients
Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized for their outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). This series of assessments provides students the opportunity to apply their mathematics learning to unique problem-solving challenges through a nation-wide competition.
USAJMO Qualifier: Shunyao Yan
AIME Qualifier: Yeeyung Li, Michelle Lin, Kathryn Wu, Shunyao Yan
AMC 10 - Honor Roll & Certificate of Distinction: Shunyao Yan
AMC 10 Team Member: Daniel He, Michelle Lin, Alice Wang, Shunyao Yan
AMC 10 Certificate of Achievement: Shawn Bi, Daniel He, Yeeyung Li, Michelle Lin, Gloria Lu, Daniel Vladimiroff, Alice Wang, Charlie Wang, Kathryn Wu, Shunyao Yan
AMC 8 Team Member: Henry Huang, Michelle Lin, Shunyao Yan
AMC 8 Honor Roll of Distinction: Charles Cross, Henry Huang, Alexander Lee, Michelle Lin, Yanling Lin, Shihan Rao, Alice Wang, Shunyao Yan
AMC 8 Honor Roll Certificate: Seung-Jae Baek, Garida Batkhuu, Tyler Bult, Charles Cross, Alice Deng, Berk Dilber, Ethan Estrada, Daniel He, Hudson Hu, Henry Huang, Lauren Kim, Jason Lai, Alexander Lee, Anne-Sophie Li, Evan Li, Joshua Li, Yeeyung Li, Michelle Lin, Yanling Lin, Justin Liu, Gloria Lu, Ethan Ma, Rintaro Mizumoto, Brandon Qiao, Shihan Rao, Emilia Ryoo, Ray Tian, Daniel Vladimiroff, Alice Wang, Benjamin Wang, Charlie Wang, Andy Wu, Ashley Yan, Shunyao Yan, Lucas Zhao, Michael Zhou
CALENDAR EVENTS
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Passover and Half-O Days
Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, are designated half-O days in recognition of the first two days of Passover. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete school year calendar.
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Theravada New Year (O Day)
In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration.
Wednesday, April 24, is designated as an O day for Theravada New Year. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NJHS Announcement
This is a reminder that service hours for NJHS members must be submitted by Monday, May 6th. Membership into NJHS includes a requirement of completing 15 hours of community service. Hours are considered completed when logged into the x2vol system, verified by the service sponsor, and approved by Ms. Postlethwait. Failure to meet this deadline will result in dismissal from NJHS and exclusion from our end of year ceremony. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Zachariah at bezachariah@fcps.edu.
Career Day Presenters Still Needed! - May 17, 2024
We will be hosting our 2024 Career Day on Friday, May 17th at 9:00 am here at Longfellow Middle School. If you or someone you know would like to share about your/their career, please fill out this form. Once the form is submitted, we will reach out to you with further information.
For any questions, please contact Julie Ricker – jmricker@fcps.edu. Thank you for making this a wonderful experience for our students!
Nominate Someone Today for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Do you know of an outstanding person or group that has worked for equity in an FCPS school? There’s still time to nominate a candidate for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award.
This award recognizes staff, students, or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member may nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1. Full details are available on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
• Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
• Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
• Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
• Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
PARENT INFORMATION
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s counselor.
Stress-Less Admissions: Navigating the College Journey with Your Sanity Intact.
“Best” school or best fit? Big, medium, or a small-sized campus? Public or private? Guiding your child through the college admissions process can be daunting; learning how to dial down the stress is key. The Safe Community Coalition is excited to host The New York Times best-selling author and journalist, Jeff Selingo, on Monday, April 29, at 7pm, at the McLean Community Center’s Alden Theatre. Well known for his years of experience monitoring and researching the higher-education industry, Jeff will share his insights on current trends in college admissions and offer advice to optimize the journey.
Joining Jeff are co-moderators, Dr. Heather Tedesco, McLean Psychologist and co-author of Raising a Kid Who Can, and Hannah Wolff, Associate Director of College Counseling at Georgetown Preparatory School. With Mr. Selingo’s insight on college admissions, Ms. Wolff’s experience working with students and their families throughout the application process and Dr. Tedesco’s understanding of family relationships and the mental health challenges facing our teens – this is a program you won’t want to miss!
Advance ticket price is $15 online and $20 at the door and can be purchased at www.mcleanscc.org. Space is limited and tickets will likely sell out, so don’t delay! A Q&A session will immediately follow the program.
This program is sponsored by the Safe Community Coalition in partnership with the McLean Community Center (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA).
IMAGINE / Young Scholars Programs at Longfellow this Summer!!
This year Longfellow Middle School will host three middle schools : Glasgow Middle School, Kilmer Middle School and Longfellow Middle School.
The IMAGINE summer program will be located at Longfellow Middle School and is a FREE AND FUN summer experience which provides opportunities for students to enhance their math, literacy, and STEM skills through developing the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate attributes as an effective communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed, resilient and global & ethical citizen.
The Young Scholars summer program will be located at Longfellow Middle School. Young Scholars provides academic enrichment to students with high academic abilities from groups historically underserved in advanced academics. Students will engage in enrichment curriculum experiences designed to develop their critical and creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will work together to learn about a topic and create a product to present to an audience at the end. During the program, students will:
• THINK and problem solve.
• Be CREATIVE and INNOVATIVE
• COLLABORATE
• Build on TALENTS and STRENGTHS
• MEET other Young Scholars
SPACE IS LIMITED. Registration is done on a first come, first serve basis. Use this registration link for all students interested!
Summer Arts Camp
Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! The Institute for the Arts camp is for students currently in grade 6-11. Students design their own schedules and select from art, music, theater, and dance classes. Learn more on the IFTA webpage. Email IFTA@fcps.edu with any questions
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