UPCOMING EVENTS
 Schedule for the next two weeks:
DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS:
Trivia Night - October 25th, 6:00PM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SOS Signs of Suicide Screener - October 15-17, 2024
The SOS Screener is offered to help assess whether or not students may have symptoms consistent with depression. Students who participate in the screening will receive a presentation about depression awareness and suicide prevention. Following the presentations, students will complete a brief questionnaire. Further follow up with a school mental health clinician will be available if needed, and families will be notified in the event that follow up is warranted. The presentation and questionnaire will be administered to 7th graders through H/PE classes this week, October 15-17, 2024.
Notes from the Library: Fall 2024 Book Fair is coming soon!
The Longfellow Library is hosting a Book Fair October 21-25th during the school day. 7th Grade students will visit the fair through their English classes. All students can visit the Book Fair before school, during Lunches, after school until 2:30, and during class with teacher permission. The preferred Book Fair payment method is to set up an “eWallet” in advance or send your child with cash. The eWallet allows parents to set a spending limit for their student, but only the exact amount of the sale is charged. Set Up Your eWallet Here. Volunteers needed!! Can you spare 30 minutes in the morning? We need help during the morning rush, as well as when 7th grade English classes visit. Click here to go to the Longfellow Book Fair Sign-Up to volunteer.
Private School Recommendations
With any Private School Recommendation, there are 3 steps that parents and students are asked to do prior to teachers completing the recommendation forms.
This site explains more: https://longfellowms.fcps.edu/student-services/record-request-and-private-school-application-process
Next to #3, you will see the required LMS Student Information form.
This form must be completed and sent to the teacher before the recommendation can be written.
In accordance with the application procedure, the LMS Student Information form is expected to be emailed at least two weeks in advance to the private school application deadline.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Outstanding Employee Awards Program
Nominations will be/are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Longfellow Middle School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/C8TKKdSY9EE528aR8 You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 1, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Tara Fortune.
Longfellow Love
At Longfellow Middle School we have many students who live at, or below, the poverty level. Their families welcome our help with expenses such as school supplies and holiday meals. Longfellow Love is a student assistance program that supports Longfellow students in need through donations from families like you, as well as contributions from local businesses. The contributions and gift cards are then anonymously distributed directly to the families in need through the counseling system. In years past, we have only supported families during the holiday season, however, with the rising cost of food, we would like to provide gift cards to families for Thanksgiving as well as the holidays. This year, our fellow student families need our help more than ever! Click HERE to sign up to donate gift cards from Lidl and Walmart to Longfellow families who need our help during the upcoming season!
There are two ways you can purchase gift cards:
1. Go to Lidl and/or Walmart and purchase gift cards in person. Drop them off at the front office in an envelope addressed to Juanita Baptiste.
2. Go online to Walmart eGift Card, choose your amount, purchase an ecard, and email it to Juanita at jbaptiste@fcps.edu
Donated Gift Cards can be mailed, dropped off, or emailed to:
Juanita Baptiste
Longfellow Middle School
2000 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, VA 22043
jbaptiste@fcps.edu
Gift cards for Thanksgiving are needed by Wednesday, November 20th, and holiday cards are needed by Monday, December 16th!!
Let's show our Lancer family some LOVE this holiday season! Thank you for your support!
Questions? Contact Longfellow Love chair, Michele Core at michelecore@yahoo.com
National School Lunch Week-Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Transportation options are available.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• Schools Win Exemplar Awards
• Upcoming Community Conversations
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
Schedule
Our most updated after-school schedule can be found here.
Late buses
Late buses are offered Monday - Thursday. Buses typically leave Longfellow between 4:40p.m. - 5:00p.m.
After-School Office Staff
Staff are available in the main office until the last late bus departs. If you have any questions after 5pm., you may contact Transportation at 703.249.7100 or Safety and Security at 571.423.2000.
Python Symphony begins today during first block.
Rubik’s Cube (Speedcubing) begins 10/22.
GSA will now meet on Tuesdays.
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