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December 5, 2025
Happy Friday, Panthers!
What a nice surprise today—a two-hour delay! It has been a busy week here at LHMS, and I am incredibly proud of the strength, care, and compassion our staff and students have shown. This was a time when we truly leaned on one another, and I am grateful for the many emails of support we received from families.
I hope to see you on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. for our Orchestra Concert at South Lakes High School. In addition, please remember that on Thursday, December 11th, we will administer the iReady (reading) assessment schoolwide. Students should arrive with a good night’s rest and laptops fully charged.
The SCA will host its annual Snow Ball Dance on Thursday, December 18th! Help bring our Winter Wonderland to life by visiting the SCA Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TZBFNT3G09VI?ref_=wl_share. This event is always a wonderful way to close out the year; students always have a blast! Tickets will go on sale Monday, December 8th, for $5.00 during lunches.
Have a terrific weekend!
Principal Mizell
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IMPORTANT DATES
PTA Meeting: Monday, December 8, 2025
Snow Ball Dance: Thursday, December 18, 2025
PTA Skate Night: Friday, December 19, 2025
Winter Break: Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026
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STUDENT SERVICES
I-Ready Testing
All students will take their I-Ready assessment on December 11 from 7:30am to 9:57am. Students will attend their grey day classes on an abbreviated schedule. It is important that students arrive at school on time and bring their fully charged laptop. Students received their I-Ready testing location in their FCPSSchools.net email today. The email is titled “Your I-Ready Test Location”. Please confirm with your student that they have received this information. If your student does not have this email, please contact our Testing Coordinator, Erin Connelly-Kosek at ekconnellyko@fcps.edu.
A few ways you can help your child do their best:
- Get a good night’s sleep the night before.
- Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning.
- Arrive on time so they can settle in before the test begins.
- Bring a fully charged laptop and charger to school.
- Encourage them to try their best and take their time.
7:30-9:57- I-Ready Testing Block
10:00-10:50- 2nd period instruction
10:53-12:23- 6th period instruction
10:56-11:26 - A lunch
11:29-11:59 - B lunch
12:02-12:32 - C lunch
12:35- 1:20 - 3rd period
1:23-2:15- 8th period
Advanced Academics
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Ashley Martin (ammartin@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2024. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
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Graduation Status Now Available in ParentVUE & StudentVUE
A new Graduation Status section is now available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. The Graduation Status is a tool that helps parents and students monitor and track their progress in meeting graduation requirements. This feature includes progress towards the Standard or Advanced Studies diploma for high school students and middle school students who have enrolled in one or more high school courses. This new graduation status section is available in addition to the course history and unofficial transcript options in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. To view the graduation status section, please take the following steps:
- Login to your SIS ParentVUE Account
- Go to “Course History” for your middle or high school student
- Go to “Graduation Status” and toggle “on”
For questions about graduation requirements, please contact your school counselor. Additional information about ParentVUE is available on the following website: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview
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Scoliosis Information and Fact Sheet
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. A spine affected by scoliosis has a sideways curve, making it appear more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. Untreated scoliosis can lead to limited motion, back pain, deformity, and in extreme cases, impaired function of the heart and lungs. Early detection and treatment may prevent scoliosis from progressing. Please follow this link for more information.
If you have any concern that your child may have scoliosis, make sure that your child is screened by a health care provider. For additional resources and information, please contact the school Public Health Nurse (PHN), Yessica Gamez, at ygamezgomez@fcps.edu.
For more information visit the Scoliosis Research Society website.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
SCA Updates
Snow Ball Dance
The SCA will be hosting our annual Snow Ball Dance on Thursday, December 18th! Please help make our Winter Wonderland come to life by checking out the SCA wish list. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TZBFNT3G09VI?ref_=wl_share. Thank you!
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
NEW CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT:
There will be an informational meeting about a new club forming that supports students of military families. The meeting will be on Monday, December 8 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in room 109 (Mrs. Kelley’s room) for interested students. All students are welcomed. If unable to attend and would like to be a part of this new club, please contact Mrs. Kelley at llkelley@fcps.edu, or Mr. Blocker at mfblocker@fcps.edu .
The club’s goal is to help support students by fostering a sense of belonging, strengthening a shared sense of community among peers, and building relationships through various activities. The club is open to all students from both military and non-military families. The club will meet two times a month with the first meeting being Wednesday, January 6, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sponsors are Mrs. Kelley and Mr. Blocker.
Join the Appian Board Game Team!
Love strategy and competition. The Appian Board Game Team is looking for new members to join us for an exciting AZUL Board Games Tournament on December 13 at Katherine Johnson Middle School from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.!
🎲 What to Expect:
- Fun, friendly competition
- Great prizes
- Delicious food
- A chance to meet new friends and show off your skills
🕓 Practice: Mondays during A block after school
Come join the fun and be part of the team!
Sign-up link- https://forms.gle/hXeXtyL8eRHPRkEcA
See Mr. Kyle with any questions.
LANGSTON HUGHES MIDDLE SCHOOL - PTA
PTA Meetings for the 2025-26 school year!
Mark your calendars now: Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 13, May 4, June 1.
All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in our LHMS Library unless otherwise indicated.
 Order here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/13926
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