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2007-2008 Academic Year

August 27 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: LMS Registration

Families can bring their completed forms to the school and/or come to the school if they need help with the forms.  Once a student's completed forms are received, students will receive their locker assignments.  Student ambassadors will be there to assist new students in finding and opening their lockers.

Parent and student volunteers are needed to assist with registration. To volunteer, contact PTA volunteer coordinator, Shanti de Jongh at Shantidej@aol.com.  Student volunteers can get community service credit for helping.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities Available

Haycock ES:  A few community service hours available for about 5 student volunteers to help collate back-to-school folders on Wednesday August 27th at 10am at Haycock Elementary’s cafeteria. Contact Karen Clark with Haycock PTA.

 

Lunch Invitation from Principal Kihm and Carol Biggio

Bring your lunch to Longfellow Library at 11:30am on Monday, July 21 and meet with Principal Kihm and Director of Student Services, Carol Biggio.  Drinks and dessert are provided.  RSVP by July 18th to Tara Fortune at 703-533-2600

Rising Freshman! Look below for links to the High School Activity Websites:

Langley High School: please Click Here for more information!

Marshall High School: please Click Here for more information!

McLean High School: please Click Here for more information!

Thomas Jefferson High School Science and Technology: please Click Here for more information!

Longfellow PTA supports FAIRGRADE!

At its May 19th meeting, the Longfellow PTA voted to endorse and support the mission of FAIRGRADE: “…to revise FCPS grading policies so that FCPS students are no longer at a disadvantage in competing for college admissions, merit-based scholarships, and admissions to honors programs…”.

Co-founded by three FCPS parents, including two McLean High School parents, FAIRGRADE is a coalition of concerned parents which evolved from their children’s personal experiences with the college admissions process. In a relatively short time, it has grown into a broad coalition of concerned parents. At the initial public forum FAIRGRADE presented compelling data which demonstrated the negative impact of the county’s current narrow grading scale on our students' GPAs and showed how this grading policy places our students at a disadvantage in comparison with their peers from nearby jurisdictions as well as across the country. As a result of FAIRGRADE’s initial presentation, many emails and petitions have been sent to members of the FCPS School Board and to Dr. Jack Dale, FCPS Superintendent. Dr. Dale reported at the April Superintendent's Parent Meeting that they will be meeting with FAIRGRADE representatives to obtain further research on this issue. Click Here to link to Fair Grade web site. Click Here to sign the Fair Grade Petition! Click Here to read a summary of Fair Grade research-every parent should read this information!

 

TJHSS Debate Camp Open to All Students!

Champion Debate Camp is an opportunity for middle school students to get a head start in speech and debate before joining a high school team. It is organized by the TJ Debate Team and its alumni for students interested in learning speech and debate. It's a great way for interested students to show their potential and initiative! It is open to any rising 7th through 9th graders (not just future TJ students). The camp will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on June 23th through 27th, 2008. 

8th Grade Party Volunteers Needed! 

Party Chair Olivia Trible (703-532-4868) is seeking chaperones for the 8th Grade Party. Parents of 7th graders chaperone this event!  We need YOUR help to make this a memorable night for our kids! Thank-you!

 

Freshman Summer Institute at McLean High School: McLean High School is now enrolling for the Summer Institute focusing on study skills which, when applied, translate into student success. Designed and conducted by teams of teachers participating on the Teacher Leadership Development Grant Team, the Institute will concentrate on the specific skills required for academic success.  May 23 is the enrollment deadline for the summer program which runs from August 18-21 at McLean High School from 11:45-3:15 pm. All rising ninth-grade students are invited to register for this institute. The four day Institute costs $45. Snack will be provided each day. Enrollment information and the registration form are available at McLean High School in the main office as well as on the McLean High School website.

 

LONGFELLOW PTA IS  ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR NEXT YEAR'S BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS.  Contact Linda Stone if interested.

 

SAVE THE DATE!!! Here is an event not to be missed by any 8th grader at Longfellow Middle School! Please save the date for the 8th Grade Farewell Party:
When: June 14th, Saturday evening 7:30 -10:00 PM

Where: Longfellow Middle School

Many graduated students from the past still talk about this memorable event, so please mark the date on your calendars today! The theme will be "School Is Out". Lots of fun activities are being planned including DJ music/dance, many fun games and excellent door prizes.  More details are to follow soon.

Vince Lynch's Retirement Party is June 2! Contact Wilma Bower if you would like to help!

 

Meet the New Longfellow Principal Carole Kihm 

Click Here for Principal Kihm's background information and come and meet her at the May 19th PTA meeting at 6:30 PM.  CLICK HERE for meeting agenda.

NEW! How To Thrive At Longfellow: June 3rd 7-9 pm

The best way for your student to thrive at Longfellow is for you to be the best coach you can be to your child. This program is intended to help you with the information and coaching tools you’ll need for your family to thrive at Longfellow.  CLICK HERE for program agenda and personnel. All current and incoming parents are welcome to attend this new program.

 

"ANNIE JR" Longfellow Drama Club Spring Musical May 8 & 10

The Drama Club is proud to present the musical "Annie Jr".  Click Here to purchase tickets in advance!

NOTES FROM FEBRUARY PTA MEETING WITH FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE

Click Here for minutes. 

McLean High School Activities of Interest:

Freshman Summer Institute at McLean High School: McLean High School is now enrolling for the Summer Institute focusing on study skills which, when applied, translate into student success. MHS Prep will welcome rising ninth-graders to McLean and will provide invaluable hints that will help them succeed in high school. Topics include introduction to high school life, note-taking styles, time management, study skills and organization. While the goal is to learn how to be successful at McLean High School, there will also be many ice breaker activities to meet other students. Designed and conducted by teams of teachers participating on the Teacher Leadership Development Grant Team, the Institute will concentrate on the specific skills required for academic success. Enrollment information and the registration form are available at McLean High School in the main office as well as on the McLean High School website.

May 23 is the enrollment deadline for the summer program to run from August 18-21 at McLean High School from 11:45-3:15 pm. All rising ninth-grade students are invited to register for this institute. The four day Institute costs $45. Snack will be provided each day.

 

WE NEED TO RAISE $1000 BY MAY 1. PLEASE HELP!

We are raising money to buy a memorial gift for former Principal Lynch.  We are establishing the "Lynch Lunch Lot" comprised of six picnic tables for our school. These tables will be used to reward positive lunch room behavior by 8th grade students. The response has been great so far and we just need the final $1000!  Please send your tax deductable donation into the school office marked PTA Fund Raiser!

Vienna Band Camp 2008

Camp this year will be held at Longfellow Middle School from June 23 - July 17. Camp runs from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM each day. This is the BEST way to improve on your instrument over the summer. If you have summer plans for part of this - no worries! We have many students that come for only part of the camp. Whatever you can do is better that nothing!

All current 7th graders interested in taking Symphonic Band next year are STRONGLY encouraged to attend all or part of this camp! Part of the reason why our Symphonic Band performs so well every year is because we usually have tons of the students in this program. Click Here for the registration form.

 

Community Service Volunteer Hours Available Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th for the Carnival at Kent Gardens Elementary School

The Kent Gardens 50th Anniversary Carnival needs your help with games and activities for more information CLICK HERE.

 

Capitol Steps Tickets On Sale NOW to Benefit MHS All Night Grad Celebration.

Don't miss the Capitol Steps' annual performance at McLean High School on Sunday April 13 at 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and will benefit the Class of 2008's All Night Graduation Party. This important fund-raiser helps provide graduating seniors a safe and fun alcohol and drug free graduation night to remember.

To order tickets, please email angp08cs@yahoo.com. You can also order tickets by mail Click Here or by contacting Vickie Middleton (703-785-6488), Jeanie Blumenthal (703-533-2060) or Laura Kayser (571-242-3984). Tickets are $30. Support the Class of 2008's All Night Graduation Party and enjoy the best political satire around. Tickets to the Capitol Steps make great gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and graduation.

 

Longfellow Golf Program: Starting April 14, 2008

The program is taught by Rick Eyerly (McLean Varsity Golf Coach) and George Lodge PGA Member and certified trainer and professional coach).The program starts with fundamentals and eventually progreses to intramural competitions at local golf courses. Please bring at least one club, golf balls, pen and small pocket notebook. Lessons will start promptly at 2:30 pm on the back soccer field. This program is open to beginners whom have never held a golf club to those who play on a regular basis. Parents are encouraged to show up and watch if they want. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Webb

 

Spring Family Gram for Fairfax County Schools Available Now

This edition contains information about the modified summer school schedule and other budget deficit changes and much more. Click Here to read Spring 2008 edition.

Help Improve Air Quality: Friendly reminder to turn off your car while idling in the Kiss and Ride line.

According to the Spring 2008 Family Gram, EPA studies show that if you idle for more than 30 seconds you emit more pollutants than stopping and starting your car again.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Longfellow's March Madness Basketball Event!!

The preliminary rounds of this American Heart Association event are currently underway.  Volunteer help is needed for the exciting finals (4/3/ & 4/9) and student-teacher battle on 4/10. Volunteers are needed on each of these days to sell tickets and concessions from 1:45 pm - 4 pm.  If you can help please contact Kevin Webb, After School Specialist.

Volunteer Opportunity: Pimmit Run Cleanup

Fairfax Trails and Streams and the Friends of Burke's Spring Branch are sponsoring a cleanup of Pimmit Run this Saturday March 29 from 9-12. Click Here for details.

 Longfellow Artist's featured in McLean Project for the Arts

McLean Project for the Arts would like to invite you to view the works of Longfellow and Cooper Middle Schools and Langley and McLean High Schools art students at their Gallery in the McLean Community Center. The exhibit of this impressive art runs from March 25-April 8. There is a special reception for the artists and their families on Thursday, March 27, from 5:30-7:30, in the Gallery. For 26 years, this exhibition has been showcasing the talents of the McLean students. Don't miss this wonderful artwork. Here is a list of the Longfellow students in the exhibit.

This event is in conjunction with Fairfax County middle and high schools art teachers and is sponsored by the Woman's Club of McLean.

FAIRGRADE Presentation

The Langley High School PTSA is hosting a forum to discuss the impact of Fairfax County Public Schools grading policies on our students. A presentation will be given by co-founders of the parent coalition, FAIRGRADE, who have collected compelling data demonstrating the effect of FCPS grading policies on college admissions, college merit scholarships, and admissions to college honors programs. This meeting is open to the general public. Please join us in the Langley High School Auditorium on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at 7:00pm.

EF Foundation for Foreign Studies

EF Foundation for Foreign Study needs host families for high school exchange students who would like to enroll at Fairfax County high schools as juniors for the 2008-09 school year.  Exchange students come from Europe, Asia, and South America, speak English, and have their own insurance and spending money.   Host families provide room, board and a caring environment.  For more information, contact by email Ruth Roush or telephone 703 751-0165, or www.effoundation.org.

 

New Principal Selection Process begins for Langley High School

Audra Sydnor, Cluster I Assistant Superintendent, and a representative from Human Resources will meet with parents to review the principal selection process on March 27, at 6:00 pm, at Langley High School in the library. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate. Parental participation in the process is important to the success of the search. Additional information can be found on the LHS PTSA website.

Parenting Program "Parenting the Adolescent" to be offered at Longfellow

Parenting the Adolescent is a 6-week program and will be offered for the 10th consecutive year at Longfellow. Topics covered include adolescent development, communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills, and using natural and logical consequences. Parents are updated on alcohol and other drug usage, parties, cyber-bullying and other teenage issues. This inter-active class involves presentations, discussions and group activities. Each session is two hours, from 7 to 9 p.m. starting on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Cost for the program is $25 and covers the cost of the Parenting Teenagers handbook.

The instructors for the course are Joan Packard, counselor at Longfellow, Marge Bleiweis, Conflict Resolution Specialist, Safe and Drug-Free Youth Office and Estelle Brauer, retired Longfellow counselor. Parents of pre-teens and teens are encouraged to attend. Contact Joan Packer (703)533-2639 for registration and further information.

Longfellow Library Annual Book Fair March 10-13th

Where can you purchase Spring and Summer Break reading material and buy books for your child's favorite teachers AND support the Longfellow Library? Well, at the upcoming book fair, of course! The fair is held March 10-13th during school hours. The Fair will also be open Tuesday evening until 5:30. Also open from 7:15-9:00 AM on Friday the 14th!

 

Haycock Elementary Fun Fair help needed: Community Service Hours

Student Volunteers needed for Haycock Elementary Fun Fair on Saturday, March 8th. Click Here for more information.

Chesterbrook Online Silent Auction and Community Service Hours Available !

Chesterbrook Elementary School's Online Auction has begun! Bidding until March 2nd at 10 PM. There are many great items which you could score! Here's a sneak preview of a few of the HOT items:

  • Golf for four at The Ritz Carlton Golf Club
  • Nintendo DS Lite
  • Bret Favre Autographed helmet
  • Boxing Glove autographed by Sugar Ray
  • And much, much more!!!

So, tell your friends, family, neighbors and community that the bidding is about to begin! And don't forget to mark your calendars for March 8th and come to the Fun Fair for more exciting auction items! (Community Service hours are available to help with the Fun Fair. Click Here for details.)

Kent Gardens Family Sox Hop: Community Service Hours Available

Kent Gardens Elementary School is holding a family sock hop on Friday, February 29 from 7pm-9pm. The dance is being held at the school in the cafeteria and gymnasium. We are looking for student volunteers to assist from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

Longfellow Spelling Bee February 15th!

On February 15, Longfellow Middle School will hold a Spelling Bee in the library at 8:30 a.m. The top two finishers in the Longfellow Bee will participate in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee, to be held on Sunday, March 9 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Winners of the FCPS Bee Spelling Bee will go to the Virginia State Spelling Bee and possibly even the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Winner of the Longfellow Spelling Bee will receive a FREE one year subscription to the Encyclopedia Britannica Online Student Edition (a $69.95 value). Students who wish to participate must sign-up in the Office or Library by February 5.  Preparation help for the contest is available at Merriam-Webster Spell It! Official rules are available on Longfellow Blackboard under Library 07 08--Course Materials--Spelling Bee-SPELLING BEE RULES.

Langley High School Activities of Interest

Langley High School Talent Show is Friday February 8th at 7:00 PM in the high school auditorium. All are welcome!

The Capitol Steps to perform on February 10, 2008! Wondering what to get that person that has everything? How about Capitol Steps tickets! Order NOW! Don't miss this annual and hilarious tradition which benefits Langley High School's All Night Graduation Party (ANGP) 2008. It's not too early to buy tickets. Planning stages for ANGP 2008 have already begun! This major fund raiser helps to provide a safe haven for our seniors to have an alcohol- and drug-free graduation night to remember!  

Tickets to the Capitol Steps make a wonderful gift for friends, co-workers and family.  
Visit http://www.langleyptsa.org  to print order form or contact Nancy Ayoub at ayoub.nc@gmail.com or 703-790-5521. Tickets are $30 each. Thank you for supporting Langley's ANGP 2008!

 

Parent Coffee Q & A Session with Principal Lynch

On February 21st at 1:00 pm, parents will have an opportunity to  meet the school administrators and ask questions about various topics.  If you plan to attend please RSVP to Tara Fortune.  The PTA is helping out with refreshments, so please contact K. Key if you would like to help. 

 

High School Parent Night Dates Announced

High School Parent Nights will be held at their respective schools as follows: January 29 at Langley, January 31th at Marshall and February 5th at McLean. Times and places are listed on the calendar above.

Safe Community Coalition 2nd Annual Cyber Conference January 29

The mission of this program is to inform our adult, parent and educational community about the ethical, legal, safety and security implications of technology use and how educators and parents can apply these concepts to their own setting and help keep our children safe. The event is being held at Redeemer Lutheran Church starting at 7:30 pm.  Click Here for more information.

 

Longfellow wins Second in Theater Sports Competition 

Longfellow's Theater Sports Team was awarded second place in the county-wide competition on Friday, December 7. Twelve middle school teams from all over the county participated in this improvisation competition.  Click Here for images from the event.

National Junior Honor Society Induction for Longfellow 8th graders – December 10th

There will be an induction ceremony honoring Longfellow 8th grade students who qualified for the National Junior Honor Society. The ceremony will take place on December 10th, Monday at 7 p.m.at Marshall High school. Parents and immediate family of the inductees are invited to the ceremony.

Longfellow Renovation Committee Brown Bag Lunch

The renovation committee at Longfellow MS is hosting a brown bag lunch meeting with the architectural and construction teams for the school's renovation on Wednesday, 12/12 from 12 noon-1:00 p.m. The meeting will
be held in the Longfellow library. All Longfellow parents are welcome to attend this meeting to see the renovation plans and ask questions of the experts.

McLean High School Activities of Interest

Annual McLean Band Fruit Sale is going on now! To place your order click here: Highlanders Band Fruit Sale. Fruit pick-up is Dec. 8 at McLean High School beginning at 8 am.

McLean High School Performing Arts Society is performing "Seussical” on December 7, 8 and 9. This is a good opportunity to invite family members and friends to watch our students performing this outstanding musical. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, call 703-714-5816.

McLean High School Band Concert is Dec. 13th at 7:30 PM

 

STEP Teen Series begins December 4

STEP Teen classes are offered by Fairfax County Public Schools' Office of Early Childhood and Family Services. See attached flyer for more information. There is a cost for materials & registration. Click here for the flyer.

 

NEW! Author Rosalind Wiseman presents Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads on Nov. 29 at Langley High

As parents we are faced with coaches, teachers, classmates’ parents – adults who can have a profound impact on our children. Join us on 11/29 at 7:30 as Ms Wiseman addresses various types of social and parenting situations with insight, honesty and a healthy dose of humor. She will share with us the keys to managing these adult relationships with your family’s core values and your child’s self esteem in tact. To order tickets, CLICK HERE

Membership Drive Progress!

We currently have 751 members & 13 teachers from 541 families. Our goal is 100% membership from each family. There are approximately 1000 families at Longfellow. It's not too late to join! 

Parent Presentation from Safe and Drug Fee Youth Nov 8.

November 8th, 7-9:00 P.M. Presentation from Safe and Drug Fee Youth immediately followed by a PTA Meeting. Come learn about the latest in drug use patterns, paraphernalia and new, creative ways teens hide drug and alcohol use.

McLean High School Open House – Tuesday, November 13

Longfellow 8th graders and their parents are invited to attend the MCLEAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PANEL” on November 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the McLean cafeteria. A panel of McLean students from every grade level will talk about the variety of challenging curriculum choices and diversified activities at McLean, with a question/answer session to conclude the program. The panel will be moderated by the new Principal Debbie Jackson. A flyer is being mailed home to all Longfellow 8th grade students. If you know of any 8th graders at private schools who might be interested in attending, please let them know. The open house is sponsored by the McLean PTSA Parent Network Committee. For more information contact Joan Shetterly.

 

Opening Parent Lecture Series Event is scheduled!

The first event of our parent lecture series is set for Wednesday, November 7th at Temple Rodef Shalom.  Dr. Simon Sidney will be engaging parents and educators in a discussion about values, choices, and decision making.  Dr. Simon brings to the community new insights into how to explore and impart responsible decision making to our youth.  He will also address issues of negative criticism, self-esteem, family unity, and ways to reduce bullying in schools and public places. Tickets are $10.00 in advance or at the door.

To register: Practical Strategies for Change Registration

 

PTA Funded Grant Application Deadline Set for October 26

October 26th-PTA Funded Grant Applications due. If you are a staff member or a parent with a funding need for an in-school or an after-school program, please see e-mail Lisa Robertson for a grant application.

Longfellow Directory Addendum Forms due October 31:

We are doing an addendum to the student directory. The following addendum form was sent home with your children on October 19th: If your child was not included in the original directory and if you would like them to be, please follow the directions described on this form: Addendum Form.  All entries for the addendum must be received by October 31st. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Swett

Pre-ordered directories went home Sept. 25-26. If you did not receive one, but believe you paid for one, please contact Sherrie Burson (703-506-1819). If you would like to purchase a directory, please fill out the attached directory order form, attach the money for the directory (and optional PTA membership) as directed on the form, and send it to the office for the PTA mailbox. 

Chesterbrook Elementary Book Fair This Week!

Their annual book sale is done by Bookworm Plantation.  Books may be purchased during these hours: Oct. 30: 3-7; Oct. 31: 9-3, Nov.1: 9-7; Nov. 2: 9-3 & Nov. 5: 9-3.

Eighth graders in need of Community Service hours during the sale (and on Nov. 6 pack-up day) should contact Linda Stone.

 

High School Options Night October 22nd 7:30 PM!

Langley, Marshall, McLean and Thomas Jefferson (TJHSST) High Schools will give brief presentations on their International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. The presentations will be held in the cafeteria with a Q & A session to follow.

Parenting Program "Parenting the Adolescent" to be offered at Longfellow

Parenting the Adolescent is a 6-week program and will be offered for the 10th consecutive year at Longfellow. Topics covered include adolescent development, communication, conflict resolution and problem solving skills, and using natural and logical consequences. Parents are updated on alcohol and other drug usage, parties, cyber-bullying and other teenage issues. This inter-active class involves presentations, discussions and group activities. Each session is two hours, from 7 to 9 p.m. starting on Thursday, October 11, 2007. Cost for the program is $20 and covers the cost of the Parenting Teenagers handbook.

The instructors for the course are Joan Packard, counselor at Longfellow, Marge Bleiweis, Conflict Resolution Specialist, Safe and Drug-Free Youth Office and Estelle Brauer, retired Longfellow counselor. Parents of pre-teens and teens are encouraged to attend. Contact Joan Packer (703)533-2639 for registration and further information.

 

Back To School Night Administrator Q & A Session

Longfellow Principal Mr. Lynch and the other administrators are hosting a question/answer session from 6:00 to 6:45 PM before each “Back To School Night” (9/17 & 9/26). There is no formal presentation, rather, the topics covered will be those brought forward from the audience. Attendance at this portion of the evenings is optional. If you are considering attending and have a question that may require some research, you may email the question in advance to Principal V. Lynch

 

Back to School Night Schedule

The times listed are approximate.

7:00 to 7:20:  Introductions of administrators and counselors, PTA presentation, greetings and comments of School Board members and Cluster Assistant Superintendent.

7:20: Classroom visitations begin. You will follow your child's schedule, with classes lasting ten minutes and passing times five minutes. This is a time to meet your child's teachers and hear their presentations about their curriculum and classroom policies. It is not a time to conference about individual students.

PARKING: There is limited parking space at Longfellow Middle School so it is highly recommended that you carpool with neighbors.

 

Vacancies on the PTA Board for 2007-2008

There are still vacancies to fill on the board for next year, including Reflections and Langley High School Liaison.  In addition, the PTA board voted to add liaison positions for the feeder elementary schools.  These liaisons would provide communication on Longfellow activities, parent programs, and plans for the upcoming school renovation.  They would also serve as a point of contact for the elementary schools for community service opportunities. If you are interested in being an Elementary School Liaison, please contact: Meena Krishnan

 

Community Input for Longfellow Renovation

Longfellow Middle School is in the process of planning the renovation which will begin the summer of 2008. We have a committee of both staff and parents who are working on the planning, but we would also like to open up our brainstorming process to the entire community. If you have ideas you would like to see considered for our renovation, please send them to Tara Fortune.

 

Suggested Summer Reading Lists for Students in Grades 6-12

Every student who will be entering grades six through twelve in the fall must read at least one book over the summer.

The Summer Reading lists contain suggestions for reading; although students may read any other book that is approved by their parents, except where individual schools have issued their own summer reading requirements. Any school-based requirements supersede the County requirement. Longfellow students (rising 7th and 8th graders) need to read one book and complete a book report. Click here for the book report form as a Microsoft Word document. Click on the Amazon link above to order your books!

If your child will be a freshman at Langley taking Rising World Civilization I (9th)  or Pre-AP World Civilization I (9th) , they must read one of the following this summer: A Wizard of Earthsea – Ursula K. LeGuin , or The Book of Lost Things – John Connolly

 

NEW! Volunteer Opportunities at Longfellow

During the pre-registration days on August 27th, 28th and 29th Longfellow school needs parents and students to hand out the packets, help parents fill the required forms, answer any questions and help parents sign up for the PTA. We will need a few students to help rising 7th graders find their lockers.

Pre-registration is from 10 am to 5 pm on each of these dates. We need parents to sign up for these time-slots: 10am - 1 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm or 3 pm - 5 pm.  Please contact Shanti de Jongh ( 703-356-8212) to sign-up for a time slot(s). She is also happy to answer any questions you may have.  We hope to see as many of you as possible!!

Attention Rising 9th Grade Parents - McLean High School PTSA Needs You

McLean High School PTSA needs parents to help with several important positions: Membership, Newsletter, Ombudsman and Volunteers. Please contact Betty Ende, Janet Gonzalez or Wafika Albani.

McLean High School E-Mail News

McLean HS parents can sign up to receive a daily "Pipenotes" e-mail with information of interest to students, parents, staff and the community by clicking here. This is terrific service that covers sports, special events, clubs, the Career Center and many other areas.

Langley High School SPORTS Begin August: Bio Project Due in September!

Parents of rising Langley high school freshmen should be aware of several things:

  • Rising freshmen must complete a SUMMER biology project. Look for details in a freshman newsletter sent to all families in July. You also can contact the staff: click here.
  • Sports practices began August 7 for all teams except golf
  • Golf practice began Aug 20 (boys) and Aug 22 (girls).
  • Sports info is available here.
  • Bookmark the Langley High School web site.

 

Pictures from Eighth Grade Party

Pictures from the party on June 16 are now available. Thanks to Nancy Johnson for a terrific job. You can view the pictures, download them or order prints. Click here.

Office Help Needed

Longfellow needs some parent volunteers to do some copying for the teachers once a week -- a fun way for parents to work with their children's teachers! If you can help out during this busy last stretch of the school year, please contact parent Meena Krishnan.

 

"Keep in Touch" with Longfellow MS this Summer

Be sure to sign up with Fairfax County Public School's "Keep in Touch" system to receive important announcements over the summer. Longfellow parents can sign up for school e-mail announcements here.

Be sure to check the Longfellow MS website  and this website for updates on school opening activities.