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Dear Lancer Families:
Due to the snow and ice last week, we have some updates to our end of quarter timelines. This is the current information. If things change further, families will receive an email to let you know. Wednesday, February 4th, will be the end of the second quarter. Schedules for 3rd quarter classes (in case any students have different classes the second semester) will be available in StudentVue on February 4th at 4 pm. They also will receive a paper copy of their schedule at school. The 3rd quarter will start on Thursday, February 5th. Report cards for 2nd quarter will be available in StudentVue and ParentVue on Monday, February 9th. We look forward to returning to some semblance of normal this week as routines are important especially for adolescents (and I would argue, the adults that work with them).
This week is also our counselor appreciation week. Our school counselors are amazing, trusted adults in our building that support and advocate for our students and their needs. They are able to build great relationships with our students and help them through challenges with peers, stress/anxiety, and any other situations that arise. We appreciate all of their hard work and support of our students and are so glad that they are part of our team!
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I appreciate your ongoing support and partnership.
Chris Butzer
Principal
Longfellow MS
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
2-6 8th Grade Finance Park Field Trip
4 End of 2nd Quarter
5 Start of 3rd Quarter
5 Spelling Bee Qualifying Test
11-13 Spring Musical Auditions
16 Holiday-President’s Day
17 Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
21 LMS Family Climbing Night 6-10pm @ Sportrock Alexandria
26 Spelling Bee
26 Pre-Assessment Band Concert-Symphonic Band 7:00 PM @ McLean HS
Schedule for the next two weeks
DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS
Langley HS Curriculum Night & Rising 9th grade Course Selection Information
Langley HS’s curriculum night has been rescheduled to tonight, Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. Please see the LHS Student Services Course Selection (Academic Advising) website for more information on Curriculum Night and the Course Selection Process: https://langleyhs.fcps.edu/student-services/9th-grade-academic-advising
Cooper Middle School Curriculum Night – February 3, 2026
Cooper Middle School is hosting a curriculum night for rising 7th and 8th grade students and guardians on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. For more information regarding the course selection process at Cooper, please see their website.
Marshall High School Rising 9th Grade Orientation – February 5, 2026
Marshall High School is hosting an orientation for Rising 9th grade students on February 5th from 6-8 PM. Students will have the opportunity to see the building and meet with their counselor. For all information regarding Marshall HS course offerings and academic advising, please see their website.
Family Life Education (FLE) Date Changes
Due to inclement weather, the start date for Family Life Education (FLE) has been revised. Below are the new dates as well as a link to the overview of these units and opt out forms.
Human Growth and Development: 7th & 8th grade: February 3rd – 6th
Emotional Social Health: February 9th – April 3rd (students will cycle through the unit at different times in this window)
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/family-life-education-fle
For questions or concerns, please contact your child’s Health and Physical Education teacher.
Spelling Bee
Students interested in participating in the Longfellow Middle School Spelling Bee may register for the Spelling Bee Qualifying Test. The Qualifying Test is a written spelling test that will be given on Thursday, February 5th during LS4 in the Library. Students can register for the Qualifying Test by filling out the Google Form posted to the Library’s Schoology course. The top scorers on the Qualifying Test will earn a spot in the Longfellow Spelling Bee to be held during LS4 in Rm. 122 on Thursday, February 26th.
PTA Update
Thank You & Supporting Our Staff
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read last week’s PTA budget update and to those who have contributed so far. While a small number of additional donations have come in to date, the PTA remains significantly behind its fundraising goal, and continued support is still very much needed. Support Excellence funds at Longfellow make possible programs like Lancer Bucks, teacher stipends, and staff hospitality. If you haven’t yet, families can still join the PTA and/or make a donation through Givebacks.
Another immediate direct way to support our staff is coming up soon:
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