Longfellow Artist, Jacob Xu (8th), receives 1st Place in the Virginia School Board Association Art Contest!
Congratulations, Jacob!
Blue Ribbon Award 2024
Longfellow has been named a 2023-2024 VMEA Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! The VMEA Blue Ribbon Award is the highest award given to schools’ music programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia and recognizes achieved excellence in Band, Orchestra, and Choral Performance. All disciplines in a school must receive a rating of "Superior" at assessment to qualify for this award. CONGRATULATIONS to our music department on their achievement in 2024!
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CALENDAR EVENTS
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!
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
There are no after school activities on Friday, May 24th.
Last day of after school activities and late buses is Thursday, May 30th.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FCPSOn laptop
If your student is enrolled in an FCPS-sponsored summer program, they should keep the device currently issued to them through the end of the summer program. They will then need to return the device to Longfellow when the program is finished (i.e., not at the end of the summer or the beginning of the next school year).
Parent Permission to Retest, Spring Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests
The Virginia Board of Education allows certain elementary and middle school students who fail Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by a narrow margin to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student fails their first attempt with a score of 375-399. (A score of 400 is considered passing for SOL tests).
Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-8. If you believe that your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, please complete this permission form and submit it to the school. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student's course grade or academic record.
See the notification of testing letter at https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716 for more information about the SOL tests given in grades 3-8.
Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
• Check your child’s attendance record.
• Help your student stay engaged at school.
• Report future absences.
• Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines.
Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh-grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth-grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
PARENT INFORMATION
NJHS Announcement
National Junior Honor Society applications were emailed to eligible students on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Students are eligible for membership if they have a minimum GPA of at least 3.75 (not rounded) at the end of the third quarter of seventh grade. Please have your child check their fcpsschools.net account for an application. Completed applications are due on Monday, June 10th. Any application not received by that date will not be accepted. The link provided to students will only work for them. Parents will not be able to complete the application.
There will be an optional parent information meeting held at Longfellow Middle School on Wednesday, May 29th. The meeting will start at 5:30PM and will be held in the library. During the meeting we will give parents a quick overview of NJHS and clarification of service.
A Conversation with Mr. Huang About Success
What is success and failure in the academic world? Do their definitions change over time or stay the same? How does one navigate the complex road to college and beyond with a clear mind? Former Longfellow teacher, Eugene Huang, is returning to LMS to share his experiences on the topic of success. In his 18 years teaching math at Longfellow MS, Mr. Huang has witnessed numerous stories of academic perfection, failure, and everything in between. As a Taiwanese American who grew up in McLean, Mr. Huang also offers a unique perspective on the concerns of Asian-American students and parents in our community. In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, we invite parents and students, especially families of Asian backgrounds, to hear what he has to say. The event is Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 PM in the library.
Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation All Year
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Complete the application and return it to our front office.
Our students can ride Metrobus for free, in addition to the Fairfax Connector and City of Fairfax CUE. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Complete the application and return it to your school office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
McLean HS Youth Lacrosse Clinic
McLean High School Lacrosse is offering a Youth Lacrosse Summer Clinic for Rising 3rd - Rising 8th grade boys from June 24th- 28th. This half-day, week long clinic will be at McLean High School’s Stadium field and will include stick skills, fun drills, and some scrimmages. Attendees will be instructed by McLean Lacrosse Coaches and Players. The clinic is $250 and proceeds support McLean Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Register today to learn more about the game and improve skills in a fun and supportive environment. https://www.mcleanlacrosse.org/youth-clinics
MHS 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 in the 9th and 10th grade 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.
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