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Dear Lancers:
I hope everyone had a great weekend. On Saturday I traveled to Langston Hughes MS to watch our cross-country team in their first meet of the season. Our boys finished 1st overall and our girls finished second! It was a fun meet and it was great to see our runners exhibit their Lancer Pride.
I would also like to share that it is our “Blue Star Welcome Week”. We look forward to celebrating and acknowledging our military connected families and students this week. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Jim
Jim Patrick
Principal
Longfellow MS
UPCOMING EVENTS
 Bell Schedule for the next two weeks:
Blue Star Welcome Week September 21-29
Help make the move easier for military families transitioning into your local community! Join us in celebrating #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS from September 21 - September 29 to create a greater sense of belonging for military and Veteran families in your neighborhood.
School Picture Day is this Week!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 26th & Friday, September 27th, 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001132516#login
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session - October 1 @ 2:45
On Tuesday 10/1/24 at 2:45 pm, Longfellow will hold a Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) admissions presentation in the Lecture Hall. TJHSST is a selective secondary high school, and students must submit an application, pass the admissions exam, and receive an acceptance to attend. To learn more about the TJHSST admissions process, visit TJHSST Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Admissions | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu).
Please RSVP for the Longfellow session by completing this Google Form. Email Ms. Ricker at jmricker@fcps.edu with any questions.
Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day
Wednesday, October 9th is the annual Walk, Bike, & 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!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AMC 10A American Math Competition Registration Deadline by September 30, 2024
The AMC 10 is a 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice exam in high school mathematics designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills and interest in mathematics. Students must be in grade 10 or below and also under 17.5 years of age on the day of the competition.
Longfellow Middle School will host the AMC 10A on November 6, 2024 at 2:20 PM. Students who want to take the exam must complete the LMS AMC 10A Registration Form by September 30, 2024.
Registered students will receive an email with more details from the competition sponsor the week of October 14th. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s math teacher.
AMC 8 American Math Competition Registration Deadline by September 30, 2024
The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice exam in middle school mathematics designed to develop students’ problem-solving skills and interest in mathematics. Students must be in grade 8 or below and also under 14.5 years of age on the day of the competition.
Longfellow Middle School will host the AMC 8 on January 22, 2024 at 2:20 PM. Students who want to take the exam must complete the LMS AMC 8 Registration Form by September 30, 2024.
Registered students will receive an email with more details from the competition sponsor the week of January 6th. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s math teacher.
Parent Needs Assessment 2024-2025
Please take a moment to complete the following survey. Your input will assist our Administration & Student Services team in best serving you and your child's academic, social, and emotional growth during the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you!
Parent Needs Assessment 2024-2025
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact your child’s counselor or our clinical staff to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Contact information can be found on our LMS Student Services site. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
FCPS News ICYMI
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Accessing Intervention Plans
• Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
• Update Immunizations Today!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
If you were not able to attend the Quiz Bowl Meeting, see the slides below.
Quiz Bowl Interest Meeting Slides
Due to the enormous interest in Model UN, we are in the position of needing to have tryouts. To try out for the club, students need to submit a position paper before Friday, September 27th at 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. Details for the position paper can be found in the Schoology group Longfellow Model UN 24-25. The access code for the Schoology group is C5BM-4ZNR-6NSMR. We will be accepting 30 students, and all students will be informed if they are a part of the club or not. The first official Model UN meeting will be Monday, September 30th.
• No Archery Tomorrow (Tuesday)
• Model UN will begin to meet regularly on Monday September 30th.
• Debate will begin to meet regularly on Monday, September 30th. Team members will be posted this week.
How do I sign up?
Parents/Guardians need to fill out this google form to give your student consent to attend the after school program.
Students can attend after school clubs on any day, but must sign in for after school attendance every day that they are present.
Schedule
Our schedule for the first quarter can be found here. Please note that we are still adding programming. We do post new schedules every quarter.
Late buses
Late buses are offered Monday - Thursday. Buses typically leave Longfellow between 4:30p.m. - 4:45p.m.
If you have any questions about the after school program, please contact our After School Specialist - Lavina Gangwani-Colaco.
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