CALENDAR EVENTS
 Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day
Wednesday, May 8th is the annual Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day. We are encouraging all our Lancers, who are able, to bike, walk and roll to school. There are many benefits to active transport such as developing healthier habits, contributing to a cleaner environment, promoting pedestrian safety, and building a stronger sense of community. If you would like to learn more, please check out the Walk, Bike & Roll to School website: https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/learn-more/why-walkbike/. We hope to see you out there!
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!
PARENT INFORMATION
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!
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.
McLean HS Boot Camp - 7/8-10 & 7/22-24
MHS Boot Camp for Rising 9th grade and 10th grade students taking advanced coursework for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in college and in the corporate world. This program is targeted for students who are taking their first AP class. This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). These skills are those that are most desired by Fortune 500 firms. This hands-on program will actively engage students in the development and use of these skills, while demonstrating their importance.
To go with the military boot camp theme, students will divide into platoons and compete in tasks that will allow them to build and demonstrate these skills. After each task, students will reflect upon their performance and discuss how they can improve.
Boot Camp has four goals:
1. Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
2. Guide students in skill development with focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving.
3. Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classroom.
4. Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers.
Please note: Only students enrolled as 9th graders at McLean High School for the 2024 - 2025 school year are eligible for the MHS AP Boot Camp Program. Please complete the electronic form below to reserve a spot. Please complete the Emergency Care Form and email it to mcleanhighschool@fcps.edu by July 5 to complete your registration; Emergency Care Forms are located HERE.
Session 1: Monday, July 8, 2024 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Session 2: Monday, July 22, 2024 - Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: McLean High School Registration Link If you have any questions, please email jbarham@fcps.edu.
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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