UPCOMING EVENTS
 Schedule for the next two weeks:
DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENTS:
Notes from the Library: Book Fair is This Week!
The Longfellow Book Fair starts today, October 21. The Book Fair is open all week during the school day (7:10 am-2:30 pm). Book Fair proceeds support the Longfellow Library. It’s a great way to support the library and spend time with our Lancers. 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. Having trouble? Click here for instructions.
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.
Trivia Night - October 25th, 6:00PM
Coming Soon: Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.
Longfellow Middle School will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey on November 15, 2024 during Learning Seminar 4.
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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 Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Tara Fortune at tdfortune@fcps.edu.
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
AFTER SCHOOL CORNER
Congratulations to the MathCounts Team!
Longfellow MathCounts members (Mattias Gessesew, Zelman Zhang, Ian Boyd, Henry Yang, Adrian Qin, and Evander Rodriguez) represented LMS well at the TJIMO Saturday. Along with other team members placing in different team competitions, Henry Y’s team won 2nd place overall. More importantly, in the individual competitions: Henry Y tied for 2nd place in Geometry; Ian placed 3rd in Geometry; Zelman & Adrian tied for 2nd place in Algebra; and Evan placed 1st in Puzzle 1 Round, solving the puzzle in 4 minutes.
Fun and learning had by all!
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.
Rubik’s Cube (Speedcubing) begins tomorrow 10/22 during 1st Block.
GSA will now meet on Tuesdays.
PARENT INFORMATION
McLean High School Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K (with Langley Crew Club)
Please join McLean High School Crew Club, in partnership with Langley Crew Club, on Saturday, November 30 at 9 am for a Turkey Trot 5K. The friendly rivals are joining together as ONE team to support and strengthen rowing in our McLean and Great Falls community. Proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the two teams.
Register here:
https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-langley-crew-turkey-trot-5k
In addition to a scenic 5K run, there will be a DJ with music and a coffee truck for specialty coffee and hot chocolate, starting at 8 am on the day of the trot. For those who cannot join in person, please consider registering for the virtual trot.
Grab your friends and family, and let’s run/walk!
Registration Fee:
5K: $35 before November 1, then $50 November 2 through Race Day
All pre-registered runners will receive a commemorative shirt.
Be sure to register by November 1 to be guaranteed a shirt.
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