FCPS

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you to the PTA and all the parents who volunteered for our Hughes v. Carson Basketball night last week.  We had a wonderful, spirited night coming away with two wins and two losses to Carson.  It gave our students the opportunity to demonstrate good sportsmanship no matter what the outcome. 

Please join the PTA on Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Monica Rogers, our local FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, will speak to us about vaping and tobacco plus other substance abuse issues our teens and pre-teens are facing. This is an important and timely topic for all parents.  We hope to see many there.

Aimee Monticchio

Community Meeting on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Monday evening, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid and Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis hosted nearly 400 families, staff, and community members for a conversation on the dangers of fentanyl. During this impactful event, audience members heard testimonials from individuals affected by the opioid epidemic and learned facts from medical experts and law enforcement representatives.
The conversation will continue on Monday, April 24, with our next community meeting on the critical topic of fentanyl danger and opioid awareness. More information is coming soon. Visit our Opioid Awareness webpage for updates as they become available.
Visit the Fairfax County Government webpage on opioids for information on how you can take action and how to get help for yourself or loved ones.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

SEL Screener

Students will take the Spring Social Emotional Learning Screener on Monday, March 20 during Connections class (4th period).  By offering the SEL Screener and seeking to understand how students feel about themselves, we are valuing students’ voices and honoring their input as they develop critical skills.  Click here to learn more about the SEL Screener. Students who were opted out of the screener in the Fall, will continue to be opted out.  If you would like to update your student’s opt out, please email Marissa Brooks.

Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register):

• Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. 

Beginning Monday, March 20, staff and families will also be able to provide input on proposed updates to the SR&R via an online feedback form. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information. 

Are You Interested in Tutoring?

FCPS is now actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide academic support in-person to small groups of students. These new FCPS tutors will be paid an hourly rate of $47.17. The position is flexible, and the number of hours worked and location will be based on the tutor’s availability and qualifications, as well as the needs presented throughout FCPS. Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Note: Current FCPS staff can only apply to tutor outside of their contracted hours.

Tutor.com Is Still Available and Free for All FCPS Students

Online tutoring through Tutor.com is available to all FCPS students as a resource for support and enrichment. As of January 2023, approximately 8,000 students have participated in approximately 34,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com remains available to all FCPS students at no cost. Find out more about Tutor.com.

March 20   PTA Meeting @ 7pm

April 3-7     Holiday - Spring Break

April 13       End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release

April 14       Student Holiday - Orthodox Good Friday (Professional Workday)

April 21       Holiday - Eid al Fitr

May 29       Holiday - Memorial Day - Schools and offices closed

June 16       Last Day of School - Early Release*

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL Langston Hughes v Rachel Carson Basketball Game

We are excited about having a fun night of basketball and community building at the Hughes v. Carson Basketball Game!. This is a family friendly event. We hope many of you will come with the family. A couple logistical items for the game.

Students must be accompanied by an adult to get in.  No backpacks are allowed in the event.  Hughes families should use door one (1) flag pole side to enter and exit the event. Once you leave the event area you cannot re-enter.  The cost is $5 at the door (cash).  The Snack Bar will be open.

The PTA is still in need of help for this evening activities, if you are available to help please click on link below and sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4ba4ad2ba4fd0-langston#/

Go Langston! Beat Carson!

Opioid Awareness

Across the country, we are losing students to the dangers of fentanyl every day. This crisis is here, in our schools and communities. It is time to have an honest conversation about it. We can all agree, there is nothing more important than the safety and wellbeing of our students, families, and communities. 

Please join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a community meeting on Opioid awareness, Monday, March 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School. During this event, you will hear from individuals and family members affected by the opioid epidemic, medical experts, and law enforcement representatives. You will also have an opportunity to hear directly from Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Police Department about local initiatives to address this issue.

Register for the March 13 event.

For more information, please watch this short video and visit our website. 

Over two dozen LHMS students are featured in the shows and will have their work on display for the rest of the month.

FCPS Purple Up! T-Shirt

April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16 here! 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

      If you would like to know more about the program you can find at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp  or contact Ms. Brooks at [email protected] or Mr. Blocker at [email protected]

   Application link for students:   http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023  

   Application window closes on March 10, 2023

 

Family-Facing Curriculum for Core Content Being Added to Public FCPS Website

On March 9, 2023, the curriculum overviews and unit standards from the planning and pacing guides will be posted on the FCPS public web and shared with the School Board. Over 86 web pages are being developed to reflect the scope and sequence of core content areas across K-12. The goal is to provide families a comprehensive overview of what students are learning and when they are learning it.

An introductory paragraph on each grade level or course page includes the following statements: “The objectives and outcomes for each unit are common across FCPS and based on the Virginia Standards of Learning. The pacing by quarter and by week provides an example of how the curriculum can be organized throughout the year. Teacher teams may adjust the pacing or order of units to best meet the needs of students.”

Information will be updated at the start of each school year to reflect curriculum updates. Grade level and content links to the family-facing pages will be included in the Schoology Curriculum Groups for teacher’s easy access beginning March 9, 2023, through March 17, 2023. To access the grade level and/or course web pages directly, first search for the level within the Academics page, select grade level or content, and click on Year at a Glance. 

Are You Interested in Tutoring?

FCPS is now actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide academic support in-person to small groups of students. These new FCPS tutors will be paid an hourly rate of $47.17. The position is flexible, and the number of hours worked and location will be based on the tutor’s availability and qualifications, as well as the needs presented throughout FCPS. Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Note: Current FCPS staff can only apply to tutor outside of their contracted hours.

Tutor.com Is Still Available and Free for All FCPS Students

Online tutoring through Tutor.com is available to all FCPS students as a resource for support and enrichment. As of January 2023, approximately 8,000 students have participated in approximately 34,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com remains available to all FCPS students at no cost. Find out more about Tutor.com.

March 20   PTA Meeting @ 7pm

April 3-7     Holiday - Spring Break

April 13       End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release

April 14       Student Holiday - Orthodox Good Friday (Professional Workday)

April 21       Holiday - Eid al Fitr

May 29       Holiday - Memorial Day - Schools and offices closed

June 16       Last Day of School - Early Release*

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We hope to see many of the community at our rival basketball game next Friday, March 10th   Students must be accompanied by an adult to get in.  Friday during the day, the students will enjoy a Pep Rally to cheer on and encourage the players.  We look forward to a good game showcasing our talent and our spirit as a community!

Go Panthers!

Aimee Monticchio

FCPS Purple Up! T-Shirt

April is the Month of the Military Child and Virginia’s Purple Up! Day is Wednesday, April 19. The FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16 here! 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

      If you would like to know more about the program you can find at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp  or contact Ms. Brooks at [email protected] or Mr. Blocker at [email protected]

   Application link for students:   http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023  

   Application window closes on March 10, 2023

 

Are You Interested in Tutoring?

FCPS is now actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide academic support in-person to small groups of students. These new FCPS tutors will be paid an hourly rate of $47.17. The position is flexible, and the number of hours worked and location will be based on the tutor’s availability and qualifications, as well as the needs presented throughout FCPS. Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Note: Current FCPS staff can only apply to tutor outside of their contracted hours.

Tutor.com Is Still Available and Free for All FCPS Students

Online tutoring through Tutor.com is available to all FCPS students as a resource for support and enrichment. As of January 2023, approximately 8,000 students have participated in approximately 34,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com remains available to all FCPS students at no cost. Find out more about Tutor.com.

March 10 - Hughes vs Carson @ South Lakes HS Doors open at 5PM

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have much to celebrate this week.  We came together as a community for some great events.  On Thursday the Hughes talent was on full display at the Poetry Slam in honor of Black History Month.  Thanks to Mrs. Echols and Ms. Turner who coordinated and MCed the event!  In the afternoon, the Langston Leadership Council threw a celebration dance in the cafeteria.  Students got to show off their talents on the dance floor and enjoy the company of friends.  Today, the Reston Community Center sponsored a concert by award-winning jazz singer Rochelle Rice and pianist Janelle Gill.  Students either watched live or from the Connections class.  We are grateful for the partnership with the RCC to afford our students this unique opportunity.

Next week the Black History Month door decorating contest will take place.  Stay tuned for winners and pictures.  I know you’ll be impressed!

Aimee Monticchio

The 7 Best Parental Control Apps of 2023 (verywellfamily.com)

Apple Family Sharing & Screen Time 

Apple Family Sharing is where you restrict what your child's phone can do. 

How to: First you add your kid's device under Family Sharing which gives you (the parent) the ability to control and set limits on various aspects of phone usage. Once the device is added under Family Sharing, select the device and select Screen Time.  It is here that you can limit screen time for phone usage as well as for specific apps, limit what hours the phone can be used, set content and privacy restrictions, and communication safety settings. Under the "ask to buy" setting, you can require parental approval for any downloads or purchases. Whether you have a monitoring plan or tracking apps, these settings are important to get right. 

Phone Monitoring Plans

MMGuardian - Monthly subscription (around $4/mo) and you can monitor their text messages, phone numbers called, and websites visited. You log in through the MMGuardian portal so the updates are not automatic, but you can view all of this info included any deleted texts. I also use the Web Filtering feature to set what websites are "ok" - you can set this as strict as you want including only allowing websites you have approved. 

Bark is a common one especially for students on social media.  Bark monitors for you based on words/phrases that may indicate issues such as bullying, suicide, drug use, etc. With MMGuardian, you can read the texts and gauge what is going on for yourself, and rely on a company's algorithms and keywords to pick up issues. 

More considerations: 

Privacy on social media - Suggestion, require your child to "friend" you so you are a part of what's going on. Social media is not a space for privacy and is incredibly public which can impact their future.

FCPS Digital Citizenship Resources: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/technology-literacy/digital-citizenship

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 8th Grade

Signed course selection sheets must be returned to your history teacher on Monday, February 27th!

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

      If you would like to know more about the program you can find at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp  or contact Ms. Brooks at [email protected] or Mr. Blocker at [email protected]

   Application link for students:   http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023  

   Application window closes on March 10, 2023

 

Healing Trauma

It is February and a time when the recognition and promotion of the resilience and contributions of African Americans is celebrated. Historical trauma is critical to understanding black mental health. African Americans have always thrived through the connection of family. There is an intersection between trauma, coping, and substance misuse. Studies show that about 61% of adults have had at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) according to the CDC. Childhood trauma manifests in many ways and when carried into adulthood, it can create a cycle of adverse experiences that affect future generations.

Trauma prevention and intervention strategies are more important than ever in post-COVID. During the height of the pandemic there were heightened feelings of unsafety, struggles with increased time spent in stressful family environments. Earlier ACEs studies highlighted traumatic events in the household as primary factors leading to future substance abuse, misuse, and lack of feeling safe and secure. Current ACEs studies have expanded the categories of traumatic events to include experiences such as exposure to racism, discrimination, and historical trauma. Effective coping skills or a brilliant strategy increases levels of resilience and feelings of wellbeing.

Coping strategies include:

1. Developing healthy relationships (internal and external support)
2. Teaching self-regulation skills
3. Encouragement
4. Increasing self-esteem
5. Promoting independence and strength
6. Modeling healthy behavior when dealing with difficult situations
7. Early intervention and mental health care

 

Resources:

Why Historical Trauma is Critical to Understanding Black Mental Health

Addressing Childhood Trauma Starts with Family Support

Violence Prevention

ACEs and Minorities

 

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

 

For further Information & support:

Monica Rogers, CSAC, QMHP-A/C

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Are You Interested in Tutoring?

FCPS is now actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide academic support in-person to small groups of students. These new FCPS tutors will be paid an hourly rate of $47.17. The position is flexible, and the number of hours worked and location will be based on the tutor’s availability and qualifications, as well as the needs presented throughout FCPS. Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Note: Current FCPS staff can only apply to tutor outside of their contracted hours.

Tutor.com Is Still Available and Free for All FCPS Students

Online tutoring through Tutor.com is available to all FCPS students as a resource for support and enrichment. As of January 2023, approximately 8,000 students have participated in approximately 34,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com remains available to all FCPS students at no cost. Find out more about Tutor.com.

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

March 10 - Hughes vs Carson @ South Lakes HS Doors open at 5PM

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you to all who attended the Parent Meeting on the topic of Safety and Security in light of this week’s events.  The link to the meeting and resources are below. I invite any further questions or concerns. Please email me at [email protected] . 

And enjoy a wonderful three-day weekend.

Aimee Monticchio

The video can be accessed here: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/CPl63bWOHDQyPZRUqVYZiAD7EmzBLjGvHSZGEb6l8Um-ixqfJoWhyLDt-F3aCPBD.NBp4_udM7l_X9Xh2?startTime=1676643144000

with the Passcode: ?VW^1$MCB.

More information and resources are available here:  

https://hughesms.fcps.edu/announcements/lhms-safety-and-security-protocols

Schools and offices will be closed, Monday, February 20, 2023 in honor of

The 7 Best Parental Control Apps of 2023 (verywellfamily.com)

Apple Family Sharing & Screen Time 

Apple Family Sharing is where you restrict what your child's phone can do. 

How to: First you add your kid's device under Family Sharing which gives you (the parent) the ability to control and set limits on various aspects of phone usage. Once the device is added under Family Sharing, select the device and select Screen Time.  It is here that you can limit screen time for phone usage as well as for specific apps, limit what hours the phone can be used, set content and privacy restrictions, and communication safety settings. Under the "ask to buy" setting, you can require parental approval for any downloads or purchases. Whether you have a monitoring plan or tracking apps, these settings are important to get right. 

Phone Monitoring Plans

MMGuardian - Monthly subscription (around $4/mo) and you can monitor their text messages, phone numbers called, and websites visited. You log in through the MMGuardian portal so the updates are not automatic, but you can view all of this info included any deleted texts. I also use the Web Filtering feature to set what websites are "ok" - you can set this as strict as you want including only allowing websites you have approved. 

Bark is a common one especially for students on social media.  Bark monitors for you based on words/phrases that may indicate issues such as bullying, suicide, drug use, etc. With MMGuardian, you can read the texts and gauge what is going on for yourself, and rely on a company's algorithms and keywords to pick up issues. 

More considerations: 

Privacy on social media - Suggestion, require your child to "friend" you so you are a part of what's going on. Social media is not a space for privacy and is incredibly public which can impact their future.

FCPS Digital Citizenship Resources: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/technology-literacy/digital-citizenship

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

Parents, over the next few weeks, help is needed in the health classes while the students create projects for the vaping and tobacco awareness campaign LHMS is taking part in.  More adults in the room will help the creation process go smoother. This is the chance to make a difference in the vaping epidemic our teens and pre-teens are facing across the nation. We would love to welcome you into the school to provide support for our students. Sign up here.

      If you would like to know more about the program you can find at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp  or contact Ms. Brooks at [email protected] or Mr. Blocker at [email protected]

   Application link for students:   http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023  

   Application window closes on March 10, 2023

 

Teens and Substance Abuse: Panel with Local Schools

A virtual panel on teen substance abuse will be hosted on Wednesday, February 22, at 7 p.m., by Formed Families Forward and the Northern Virginia Family Network. The panel will feature representatives from Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Loudoun County, and Prince William County schools. Stefan Mascoll, coordinator of Student Safety and Wellness, will represent FCPS.  

Caregivers and community members can join to learn more about current challenges, how they are being addressed in schools, and how families can help. Please register in advance.

Healthy Relationships with People and Substances

Relationships are important components in the development of living a fulfilling life. Valentine’s Day occurs in the month of February, causing a frenzy of purchases and planning between loved ones to show appreciation and love. Forming and maintaining healthy relationships is difficult but vital for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Healthy relationships are a factor in helping people maintain sobriety (Addiction Center). Bonds and companionship provide emotional support and are effective in increasing health and wellbeing. Emotional support decreases fears and helps people to thrive.

There is value in healthy relationships. Healthy relationships help decrease the chances of people struggling with addictions from engaging in toxic attachments that create feelings of frustration, stress, and conflict. Negative attachments can bring out the worst in people and create feelings that can lead to increased use of alcohol and substance misuse and abuse. Positive relationships encourage growth, comfort, and the creation of emotional bonds that provide feelings of joy and support. Open communication and commitment are two of the best ways to foster the ideal type of relationships most people strive for.

Common values to develop in healthy relationships include:

• honesty
• reciprocity
• effort
• respect
• safety & security
• laughter
• acceptance
• healthy boundaries
• unconditional love
• friendship
• non-judgmental

As the world celebrates love, it is important to do our part in the creation of positive partnerships, social circles, and healthy connections. Encourage the support and inspiration of those that may be silently vulnerable and struggling to feel safe.

Resources:

Healthy Relationships

Substance Abuse & Intimate Relationships

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

For further Information & support:

Monica Rogers, CSAC, QMHP-C/A

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Are You Interested in Tutoring?

FCPS is now actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide academic support in-person to small groups of students. These new FCPS tutors will be paid an hourly rate of $47.17. The position is flexible, and the number of hours worked and location will be based on the tutor’s availability and qualifications, as well as the needs presented throughout FCPS. Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Note: Current FCPS staff can only apply to tutor outside of their contracted hours.

Tutor.com Is Still Available and Free for All FCPS Students

Online tutoring through Tutor.com is available to all FCPS students as a resource for support and enrichment. As of January 2023, approximately 8,000 students have participated in approximately 34,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com remains available to all FCPS students at no cost. Find out more about Tutor.com.

Feb 20 - President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Langston Hughes is a truly a school of the world with over 50 languages spoken in our students’ homes. This week we celebrated with an International Spirit Week. Students wore colors that represented their flags, they wore traditional dress from their culture, and they even represented their elementary schools with their elementary school colors or class shirts. It was fun to see students represent who they are!

Speaking of a world school, Langston Hughes, and South Lakes grades 7-10 are a combined International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program. Students at South Lakes in grades 11 and 12 can also choose to continue their IB education with the IB Career-related Program or the IB Diploma Program. Next week, a group of program evaluators from different parts of the world will “visit” our schools virtually to give us both commendations and recommendations for our program implementation. Evaluators will speak with administrators, teachers, staff members, and invited parents and students to better understand our schools. Though the visit is virtual, evaluators will “tour” our schools. We look forward to showcasing the excellent IB education we provide in our pyramid!

We hope to see our Langston Hughes students tonight at SkateQuest for the PTA sponsored Skate Night. The event is from 7:30-9:30 and parents are welcome to drop off – just be there on time for pick up! You can still buy tickets for $10 at the door with cash or credit. We hope you can join for this fun event!

 

Aimee Monticchio

“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
—Langston Hughes

Help Shape FCPS’ Future!

Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we must rethink our plans for the future and how we will best serve our students for this new era.

We encourage you to join us in this important work of developing a new Strategic Plan. 

You’re invited to participate in a Strategic Planning Community Forum

• Thursday, February 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Hunters Woods ES) Register.

Community Forums will provide families, students, staff, and community members with an opportunity to review student achievement, access, and perception data and identify both strengths and challenges within the data. Community input from the forums will be shared with the Core Planning Team to incorporate recommendations into finalized Strategic Plan goals.

Learn more about FCPS’ strategic planning process

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

Rising 9th Grade

 South Lakes counselors will then meet one on one with our students February 10th – 15th through science classes to select high school courses in SIS StudentVue. (If your student will not be attending South Lakes, your child’s current LHMS counselor will work with them to select courses in SIS for another FCPS high school.) Parents will be able to review students’ course request by logging into SIS ParentVUE and clicking “Course Requests.”

Don’t forget to check our site for updates! https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration

Parents, over the next few weeks, help is needed in the health classes while the students create projects for the vaping and tobacco awareness campaign LHMS is taking part in.  More adults in the room will help the creation process go smoother. This is the chance to make a difference in the vaping epidemic our teens and pre-teens are facing across the nation. We would love to welcome you into the school to provide support for our students. Sign up here.

      If you would like to know more about the program you can find at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp  or contact Ms. Brooks at [email protected] or Mr. Blocker at [email protected]

   Application link for students:   http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023  

   Application window closes on March 10, 2023

 

Teens and Substance Abuse: Panel with Local Schools

A virtual panel on teen substance abuse will be hosted on Wednesday, February 22, at 7 p.m., by Formed Families Forward and the Northern Virginia Family Network. The panel will feature representatives from Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Loudoun County, and Prince William County schools. Stefan Mascoll, coordinator of Student Safety and Wellness, will represent FCPS.  

Caregivers and community members can join to learn more about current challenges, how they are being addressed in schools, and how families can help. Please register in advance.

Career and Technical Education

FCPS’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps are now open for registration. Visit the websites below for more information on schedules and fees. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA webpage to register.

Institute for the Arts Camps

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA webpage to register. 

Career and Transition Services (CTS) is gearing up for our transition night for younger students, families, ES and MS staff on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Luther Jackson MS.  Please join us to learn more about.

What should I do before my child grows up? Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.

What Should I do Before My Child Grows Up.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Spanish.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Arabic.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Chinese.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Korean.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Urdu.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Vietnamese.pdf

Are You Interested in Tutoring?

FCPS is now actively recruiting qualified tutors to provide academic support in-person to small groups of students. These new FCPS tutors will be paid an hourly rate of $47.17. The position is flexible, and the number of hours worked and location will be based on the tutor’s availability and qualifications, as well as the needs presented throughout FCPS. Apply now! Contact [email protected] for more information. 

Note: Current FCPS staff can only apply to tutor outside of their contracted hours.

Tutor.com Is Still Available and Free for All FCPS Students

Online tutoring through Tutor.com is available to all FCPS students as a resource for support and enrichment. As of January 2023, approximately 8,000 students have participated in approximately 34,000 tutoring sessions. Tutor.com remains available to all FCPS students at no cost. Find out more about Tutor.com.

Feb 20 - President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

On Wednesday we kicked off a month of Black History Month activities by recognizing our namesake, Langston Hughes, whose birthday happens to be February 1st! Students will hear quotes daily from famous Black activists, decorate their Connections class door, hear, or participate in a Poetry Slam, and have a concert from a local artist sponsored by the Reston Community Center this month. We are proud to represent Langston Hughes who desired a world where all people were valued and heard. Our school has students from over 55 nations and is proof that all cultures and peoples can live in community together bettering ourselves and our world.

On Monday during 3rd period the school will come together to recognize the students who achieved Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter. The final totals are 298 students in the A/B Honor Roll and 222 students in the All a’s Honor Roll.  Well done, students! Congratulations. We are proud of you!

Aimee Monticchio

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”

– Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time. During his time in the NBA, “MJ” helped popularize basketball. That’s because people around the world looked up to Michael Jordan for his incredible skills on the court. Additionally, he is known for his competitiveness and devotion to the sport. As a result, MJ became a pop culture icon, popularizing Air Jordan sneakers and starring in the Space Jam movie. All in all, Jordan played in the NBA for fifteen seasons. He was also voted MVP six times and won six championships with the Chicago Bulls.

Help Shape FCPS’ Future!

Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we must rethink our plans for the future and how we will best serve our students for this new era.

We encourage you to join us in this important work of developing a new Strategic Plan. 

You’re invited to participate in a Strategic Planning Community Forum

• Thursday, February 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Hunters Woods ES) Register.

Community Forums will provide families, students, staff, and community members with an opportunity to review student achievement, access, and perception data and identify both strengths and challenges within the data. Community input from the forums will be shared with the Core Planning Team to incorporate recommendations into finalized Strategic Plan goals.

Learn more about FCPS’ strategic planning process

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

Rising 8th Grade

Langston Hughes counselors will meet with current 7th grade students for class lessons about course selection and academic advising February 6th – 9th through history classes. Students must return signed course selection sheets to their history teacher by February 27th, 2023.  

Rising 9th Grade

Langston Hughes counselors will meet with current 8th grade students for class lessons about the high school course selection and academic advising January 31st – February 3rdh through Civics classes. Students will complete a draft course selection sheet to review with parents. South Lakes counselors will then meet one on one with our students February 10th – 15th through science classes to select high school courses in SIS StudentVue. (If your student will not be attending South Lakes, your child’s current LHMS counselor will work with them to select courses in SIS for another FCPS high school.) Parents will be able to review students’ course request by logging into SIS ParentVUE and clicking “Course Requests.”

Don’t forget to check our site for updates! https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration

2nd Quarter Report Cards and SIS ParentVUE

The last day of the second quarter/first semester was Wednesday, January 25th. The Grade Book and Report Card modules in SIS ParentVUE will be closed on January 25th – February 6th for teachers to update final 2nd quarter and semester grades.

If you do not already have a ParentVUE SIS account, it is very important for you to activate this feature to support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to monitor your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. In addition, all students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. SIS/ParentVUE can be accessed using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Do you need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks you through the steps on how to do so. Watch this video to learn how to set up your account. You can also find out more about SIS ParentVUE here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview

Happy School Counseling Week – February 6th – 10th!

 Our school counselors are such a vital part of our school community. They support the whole child and help our students to become self-aware, make good decisions, develop relational skills, and resolve conflicts. They also support students in setting and reaching goals, improving academics, and they provide academic advising. Join us in celebrating our school counselors – Ms. Bach, Ms. Degraffenried, Ms. Brooks, and Mr. Blocker. They are the helping hands we need at Langston Hughes, and we love our school counselors!

 

International Spirit Week- February 6-February 10

Hughes Middle School is excited to host a spirit week in partnership with our neighbor, South Lakes High School!  Please encourage your students to participate in the fun as we celebrate the diversity of our student body.  

 

Monday, February 6: Langston Culture- Wear your Langston Hughes gear

Tuesday, February 7: Celebrate your Roots- Wear your elementary school shirt or colors

Wednesday, February 8: Flag Day- Wear the colors of your national flag

Thursday, February 9: Celebrate your Culture- Wear traditional dress to represent your culture

Friday, February 10: Celebrate our Caring Culture- Wear Valentine’s Day inspired attire

International Night at South Lakes High School

South Lakes High School invites you to celebrate all of the wonderful and unique cultures in the greater Reston community.  It will take place on Thursday, February 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at South Lakes.  International Night will include performances, interactive booths, food, a fashion show, and more! 

Parent Project - Empoderar a los padres. Transformando a los adolescentes.

Obtén herramientas para aprender

•  Como tener una relación positiva con su hijo y dejar de discutir.
• Prevenir o intervenir el consumo de alcohol y drogas, conductas destructivas en el hogar y posible afiliación a pandillas.
•  Explorar soluciones concretas para problemas con redes sociales
•  Mejorar la asistencia escolar y el rendimiento académico.

¡10 semanas de clases GRATIS de capacitación para padres en español!

Lugar: Biblioteca de Dogwood Elemntary School

Fecha: Los Jueves, de 6:00pm a 8:30pm

Inicio enero 26

Febrero 2, 9, 16 y 23

Marzo 2, 9, 16, 23 y 30

Duración: 10 semanas en persona, libro gratis

Para: Padres de estudiantes de 10 a 18 años

Habrá cena y cuidado para niños gratis

Para más información y registro aquí antes de 2/7/23

      If you would like to know more about the program you can find at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/college-success-program/college-partnership-program-cpp  or contact Ms. Brooks at [email protected] or Mr. Blocker at [email protected]

   Application link for students:   http://tinyurl.com/CPPAPP2023  

   Application window closes on March 10, 2023

 

School Year Calendar Development

Thank you to the more than 27,000 families, staff, students, and community members who have completed FCPS' Calendar Feedback Form.

If you have not had an opportunity to participate, please complete the form by Monday, February 6, at noon. We hope to hear from you!

Thank you in advance for your time. Learn more about FCPS’ Calendar Development Process. 

CDC No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Locator

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a COVID-19 Testing Locator website, which can help families find no-cost COVID-19 testing sites: 

The locator is part of the CDC’s Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) program, which focuses on at-risk communities. Testing is available at pharmacies and other locations and is provided at no cost to individuals with or without health insurance and in areas with an increased demand for testing. 

More information via the CDC’s recent announcement is available at the following link:

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0124-testing.html

First Baptist Church of Vienna (FBCV) is hosting its annual HBCU PANHELLNIC WEEKEND beginning on Friday February 18th, 19th & 20th.  This event is a time where we invite all of the Divine 9 and the respective HBCU graduates to come be a part of this fabulous weekend.  Also, as part of this weekend we facilitate a ton of activities for middle school, high school, and college youth to come out to discover about the different phases of life.

 This year the focus for the youth will be in three (4) parts:

1. Friday February 17th, 2023 – African American Centric Sip Juice & Paint at FBCV (Youth Focus)
   1. Youth will have their very own canvas with a professional African American Artist that will instruct them in the painting of a African Centric portrait
2. Saturday February 18th, 2023 – Youth Workshops, Panel Discussion & Oratorical Competition w/prizes (Youth Focus)
   1. STEM, Money for College, Branding Me, Law Enforcement & Mental Health Workshops (Youth Focus)
   2. Panel Discussion
   3. Topic:  Feeding your Mind, Body, and Spirit: Finding Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Balance in a Pandemic Society.
   4. Oratorical Competition – Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners
3. Sunday February 19th, 2023 – HBCU PANHELLNIC Worship Service (Divine 9 & HBCU Alumni/Current Students) (Everyone welcome)
   1. Wear your Divine 9 paraphernalia to the worship service to hear a word from the Lord
   2. Wear you HBCU paraphernalia to the worship service to hear a word from the Lord

The ask is that Omega U, OKK Fatherhood initiative and the other youth mentoring organizations of NAII be a part of this dynamic weekend for you Youth. 

Registration Link:  www.tinyurl.com/fbcvhbcuwknd

 POC:  Julian Purvis

SOUTH LAKES CHEERLEADING

Calling all rising 9th graders! Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Cheerleading program? If so, please fill out the following online interest form to be added to our email list: https://forms.gle/hVeWZPTPR187AnmX9  Those on our email distribution list will receive information throughout the spring/summer regarding the upcoming season.

A little bit about our program: South Lakes Cheerleading is both a sideline and competitive program. When we are not on the track cheering on the SLHS Football team on game nights, we are practicing for our own District, Region, and State competitions! We have two teams: JV and Varsity that both begin on July 31st and run through early/mid November. 

We welcome all levels of experience and hope to meet you soon!

If you have any questions at all feel free to email Coach Slaight at:  [email protected]

SOUTH LAKES DANCE TEAM

The South Lakes Dance Team is excited to be holding our 23-24 tryouts from June 20-22! If you are interested in trying out, please fill out this interest form and we will add you to our email list: https://forms.gle/MbkS57BPWUer9tK17. We will be sending out communication about our interest meeting, tryouts, and eligibility requirements through the email list.

The South Lakes Dance Team performs at Football games, Basketball games, pep rallies, and various other school events. We also compete regionally and sometimes even nationally! We love cheering on the Seahawks and promoting school spirit in the community. South Lakes currently has only a Varsity level Dance Team, but we encourage dancers of all skill levels to tryout! We will also be holding a pre-tryout skills clinic on April 13th.

Please email Coach McDermott at [email protected] with any questions.

SLHS Seahawk CO-ED Golf Meeting For Rising Freshmen

Is your student-athlete interested in playing for the Seahawk Co-ed Golf Team? Tryouts are projected to begin July 31 and the regular season runs through mid-September. Email Coach Anderson at [email protected] for more information.

SOUTH LAKES FOOTBALL

Calling all rising 9th graders!  Are you:

-Bigger than most people?  -Faster than your friends?  -Tougher than most others?

If you answered yes to one or more of those questions then we are interested in you trying out for the South Lakes Football Program! 

Hurry and fill out the following online interest form to be added to our email list: 

https://forms.gle/xbGnwMhDN2M11CPM6

Those on our email distribution list will receive information throughout the spring/summer regarding the upcoming season. 

A little bit about our program: 

South Lakes Football has three levels in our program; Freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.  Our season officially begins on July 31st, but the JV and Varsity teams are already preparing for our next season and so should you too! 

We welcome all levels of experience and hope to meet you soon!

If you have any questions at all feel free to email Coach Hescock at:  [email protected]

 SOUTH LAKES GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Calling all rising 9th graders! Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Girls Volleyball program?

For additional questions please email Coach Miller at [email protected]    

SOUTH LAKES FIELD HOCKEY

Calling all rising 9th graders! Interested in trying out for the South Lakes Field Hockey program For additional questions please email Coach Mueller at: [email protected]

Career and Transition Services (CTS) is gearing up for our transition night for younger students, families, ES and MS staff on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Luther Jackson MS.  Please join us to learn more about.

What should I do before my child grows up? Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.

What Should I do Before My Child Grows Up.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Spanish.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Arabic.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Chinese.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Korean.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Urdu.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Vietnamese.pdf

Feb 20 - President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We had a quiet and focused end to the second quarter and first semester.  Staff is being trained in their curriculum and calculating grades during these two student holidays.  Report cards will go home with students on the Monday, February 6th.  Parents and students will be able to view grades on ParentVue and StudentVue on February 6th at 6:00 am.

We look forward to celebrating our students who make Honor Roll or are nominated by teachers for displaying POWER traits.  Stay tuned for those numbers and names! 

Aimee Monticchio

Help Shape FCPS’ Future!

Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we must rethink our plans for the future and how we will best serve our students for this new era.

We encourage you to join us in this important work of developing a new Strategic Plan. 

You’re invited to participate in a Strategic Planning Community Forum

• Thursday, February 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Hunters Woods ES) Register.

Community Forums will provide families, students, staff, and community members with an opportunity to review student achievement, access, and perception data and identify both strengths and challenges within the data. Community input from the forums will be shared with the Core Planning Team to incorporate recommendations into finalized Strategic Plan goals.

Learn more about FCPS’ strategic planning process

ommunity Forum for Strategic Planning

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

Rising 8th Grade

Langston Hughes counselors will meet with current 7th grade students for class lessons about course selection and academic advising February 6th – 9th through history classes. Students must return signed course selection sheets to their history teacher by February 27th, 2023.  

Rising 9th Grade

Langston Hughes counselors will meet with current 8th grade students for class lessons about the high school course selection and academic advising January 31st – February 3rdh through Civics classes. Students will complete a draft course selection sheet to review with parents. South Lakes counselors will then meet one on one with our students February 10th – 15th through science classes to select high school courses in SIS StudentVue. (If your student will not be attending South Lakes, your child’s current LHMS counselor will work with them to select courses in SIS for another FCPS high school.) Parents will be able to review students’ course request by logging into SIS ParentVUE and clicking “Course Requests.”

Don’t forget to check our site for updates! https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration

 

2nd Quarter Report Cards and SIS ParentVUE

The last day of the second quarter/first semester was Wednesday, January 25th. The Grade Book and Report Card modules in SIS ParentVUE will be closed on January 25th – February 6th for teachers to update final 2nd quarter and semester grades.

If you do not already have a ParentVUE SIS account, it is very important for you to activate this feature to support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to monitor your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. In addition, all students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. SIS/ParentVUE can be accessed using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Do you need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks you through the steps on how to do so. Watch this video to learn how to set up your account. You can also find out more about SIS ParentVUE here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview

Second Semester Schedules

Second semester begins Monday, January 30th. Students will receive a printed copy of their second semester schedules on Wednesday, January 25th. They will also be able to see their schedules in SIS StudentVue.  If students are taking semester classes, their new classes will begin on January 30th. For some students taking semester classes, their PE class period may change in order to accommodate their second semester elective. Student schedules are set, and we do not make schedule changes during the school year other than for academic reasons.

January 26

Social-Emotional Learning with Second Step

This week students began our SEL unit about bullying and harassment prevention.  Over the next several weeks, students will participate in lessons designed to develop skills used to recognize and prevent bullying, while promoting empathy and acceptance.  Langston Hughes Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.  We encourage students and/or parents/guardians to report any instances of bullying or harassment to their administrator. 

International Spirit Week- February 6-February 10

Hughes Middle School is excited to host a spirit week in partnership with our neighbor, South Lakes High School!  Please encourage your students to participate in the fun as we celebrate the diversity of our student body.  

 

Monday, February 6: Langston Culture- Wear your Langston Hughes gear

Tuesday, February 7: Celebrate your Roots- Wear your elementary school shirt or colors

Wednesday, February 8: Flag Day- Wear the colors of your national flag

Thursday, February 9: Celebrate your Culture- Wear traditional dress to represent your culture

Friday, February 10: Celebrate our Caring Culture- Wear Valentine’s Day inspired attire

International Night at South Lakes High School

South Lakes High School invites you to celebrate all of the wonderful and unique cultures in the greater Reston community.  It will take place on Thursday, February 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at South Lakes.  International Night will include performances, interactive booths, food, a fashion show, and more! 

South Lakes High School Virtual IB Information Night Monday, January 30, 6:30 pm to 8 pm

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School. Register for the meeting at this link: https://rb.gy/sy2bn5

Please contact me if you have any questions,

Marie Turner

IB DP Coordinator

South Lakes High School

School Year Calendar Development

Your feedback is important! FCPS is seeking community input on the draft calendar options for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Please share your thoughts with us by filling out this form before Tuesday, January 31, 1 p.m. The form will be available in other languages soon.

Family Goals for the New Year

New Year goals are underway, so many people went to their local Target or Michaels and bought a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound), this method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child, to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/ weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner? Or maybe regular family dinners, spark joy and connection that’s often missing.

Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others. The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether a young person decides to use drugs.

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Sources & Resources:

Why Small Conversations Make a Big Difference

SMART Goals Quick Overview

Knowing the Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Youth

 For further Information & support:

 Monica Rogers, CSAC, QMHP-C/A

 Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

 Email: [email protected]

Career and Transition Services (CTS) is gearing up for our transition night for younger students, families, ES and MS staff on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Luther Jackson MS.  Please join us to learn more about.

What should I do before my child grows up? Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.

What Should I do Before My Child Grows Up.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Spanish.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Arabic.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Chinese.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Korean.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Urdu.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Vietnamese.pdf

Feb 20 - President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Parents and Caregivers,

All of our 8th graders enjoyed the Finance Park field trip.  They got a real education on the cost of living and how expensive life (and children) are!  I hope they are displaying more appreciation for you as a result.  😊  Thank you to all of the parent volunteers that accompanied them.  See the photos below of the fun.

Also below are important announcements about the end of the quarter and semester which is next week.  We look forward to celebrating the achievement of our students when grades are tallied.  Stay tuned!

Aimee Monticchio

Finance Park Field Trip

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Academic Advising and our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site!

For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access out 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Important Academic Advising Dates:

Rising 7th Grade

Our counselors will visit feeder elementary schools in the month of February to support course selection. Rising 7th grade students will receive a folder with information about course selection and the course selection sheet. Students will return signed course selection sheets to their elementary schools by the school’s designated date. Rising 7th grade course selection sheets are due to LHMS from the elementary school by March 6th, 2023.

Rising 8th Grade

Langston Hughes counselors will meet with current 7th grade students for class lessons about course selection and academic advising February 6th – 9th through history classes. Students must return signed course selection sheets to their history teacher by February 27th, 2023.  

Rising 9th Grade

Langston Hughes counselors will meet with current 8th grade students for class lessons about the high school course selection and academic advising January 31st – February 3rdh through Civics classes. Students will complete a draft course selection sheet to review with parents. South Lakes counselors will then meet one on one with our students February 10th – 15th through science classes to select high school courses in SIS StudentVue. (If your student will not be attending South Lakes, your child’s current LHMS counselor will work with them to select courses in SIS for another FCPS high school.) Parents will be able to review students’ course request by logging into SIS ParentVUE and clicking “Course Requests.”

Don’t forget to check our site for updates! https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration

 

2nd Quarter Report Cards and SIS ParentVUE

The last day of the second quarter/first semester is Wednesday, January 25th. The Grade Book and Report Card modules in SIS ParentVUE will be closed on January 25th – February 6th for teachers to update final 2nd quarter and semester grades.

If you do not already have a ParentVUE SIS account, it is very important for you to activate this feature to support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to monitor your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. In addition, all students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. SIS/ParentVUE can be accessed using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Do you need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks you through the steps on how to do so. Watch this video to learn how to set up your account. You can also find out more about SIS ParentVUE here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview

Second Semester Schedules

Second semester begins Monday, January 30th. Students will receive a printed copy of their second semester schedules on Wednesday, January 25th. They will also be able to see their schedules in SIS StudentVue.  If students are taking semester classes, their new classes will begin on January 30th. For some students taking semester classes, their PE class period may change in order to accommodate their second semester elective. Student schedules are set, and we do not make schedule changes during the school year other than for academic reasons.

South Lakes High School Virtual IB Information Night Monday, January 30, 6:30 pm to 8 pm

Learn about the IB Middle Years, Career-related, and Diploma Programs at South Lakes High School. Register for the meeting at this link: https://rb.gy/sy2bn5

Please contact me if you have any questions,

Marie Turner

IB DP Coordinator

South Lakes High School

Community Forum for Strategic Planning

Thursday, February 16

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Hunter Mill

Hunters Woods ES

Cafeteria

Career and Transition Services (CTS) is gearing up for our transition night for younger students, families, ES and MS staff on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Luther Jackson MS.  Please join us to learn more about.

What should I do before my child grows up? Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.

What Should I do Before My Child Grows Up.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Spanish.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Arabic.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Chinese.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Korean.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Urdu.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Vietnamese.pdf

Jan 25 - End of Qtr. - 2-hour early dismissal

Jan 26 & 27 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workdays

Feb 20 - President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Parents and Caregivers,

Thank you to all who were able to attend our Rising 8th/9th grade information session at the PTA meeting last Monday and the Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday. For more information about course selection for the upcoming school year, you can access our 2023-2024 SY Hughes MS Registration Site from the menu on the Langston Hughes Middle School website or with this direct link: https://hughesms.fcps.edu/2023-2024-sy-hughes-ms-registration On the site, you will find course selection materials, presentation materials, information and videos about electives and other course offerings, and so much more. Please visit the site and email our Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, at [email protected] if you have any questions. Students will work with their counselors on course selection in February, and you will receive more detailed information about that process by the end of this month.

Aimee Monticchio, Principal

Monday, January 16, 2023 - Schools and Offices Closed

As an IB World School, Langston Hughes places a great value on the importance of serving our community and this weekend in Fairfax County, we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. through the MLK, Jr. Weekend of Service.  Volunteer Fairfax has compiled a list of service activities available this weekend for all ages: https://www.volunteerfairfax.org/events/mlk-jr-weekend-of-service-2023/.

 

We continue to support our students in reaching the FCPS goal of a combined 15 hours of service during students’ middle school years.  Students may complete opportunities posted on our X2Vol system, opportunities found through links on our Hughes Service Learning site, or opportunities they find independently.  Once a service activity is complete, they should log their hours and write up their brief reflections via X2Vol.

 

Our IB MYP Coordinator, Chris DelGrosso, visited all History 7 and Civics 8 classrooms during first quarter to ensure students understand the expectation and are able to log-in to our X2Vol system to log their hours.  For more information, visit our Hughes Service Learning site and the FCPS service learning site.  If you or your student still have questions, please email Mr. DelGrosso at [email protected].

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

 

2nd Quarter Report Cards and SIS ParentVUE

The last day of the second quarter/first semester is Wednesday, January 25th. The Grade Book and Report Card modules in SIS ParentVUE will be closed on January 25th – February 6th for teachers to update final 2nd quarter and semester grades.

If you do not already have a ParentVUE SIS account, it is very important for you to activate this feature to support your child’s academic success. Through ParentVUE, you are able to monitor your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. In addition, all students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. SIS/ParentVUE can be accessed using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Do you need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks you through the steps on how to do so. Watch this video to learn how to set up your account. You can also find out more about SIS ParentVUE here: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview

Second Semester Schedules

Second semester begins Monday, January 30th. Students will receive a printed copy of their second semester schedules on Wednesday, January 25th. They will also be able to see their schedules in SIS StudentVue> If students are taking semester classes, their new classes will begin on January 30th. For some students taking semester classes, their PE class period may change in order to accommodate their second semester elective. Student schedules are set, and we do not make schedule changes during the school year other than for academic reasons.

 

Social Emotional Learning Screener

Families will be receiving their student’s SEL Screener results in the mail shortly.  The screener offers valuable information about students' SEL skills, relationships, school environment, and well-being.  You may review this Family Guide in order to best understand your child’s data.  If you have any questions about your student's results, please reach out to their school counselor.

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Broadway Night 2023 at South Lakes High School

It's time for Broadway Night!! Come and see your friends on stage at the South Lakes High School Little Theatre as they sing and dance to musical theatre selections.  They have been working very hard on putting together this production and can't wait for you to see it.  

 

 

Showtimes are 

Friday, Jan 20th at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 21st at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 21st at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.southlakeschorus.org/tickets

Career and Transition Services (CTS) is gearing up for our transition night for younger students, families, ES and MS staff on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Luther Jackson MS.  Please join us to learn more about.

What should I do before my child grows up? Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.

What Should I do Before My Child Grows Up.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Spanish.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Arabic.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Chinese.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Korean.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Urdu.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Vietnamese.pdf

Did you know that FCPS has partnered with Tutor.com so students may access assistance on their schoolwork 24/7?  Learn “How It Works” and how to get started by exploring the FCPS Website!  Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!

Still learning Schoology? 

Check out the abundance of resources for you and your child in our Langston Parent Course and in our Student Course!  

Jan 16 - Schools and Offices Closed - MLK Day

Jan 25 - End of Qtr. - 2-hour early dismissal

Jan 26 & 27 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workdays

Feb 20 - President's Day - Schools and Offices Closed

March 2 - 2-hour Early Dismissal

March 3 - Student Holiday

April 3 - 7 - Spring Break

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Parents and Caregivers,

This Monday I invite you to join the PTA Meeting to talk with your peers and have an opportunity to hear updates and ask questions. 

We will begin with a presentation from Director of Student Services, Michele Beard. She'll discuss the 8th grade and 9th grade course selection process, Middle Years IB, and all things class schedules. This will be very informative for our current parents. 

Networking and refreshments will be from 6:45-7 p.m. in the beautiful Hughes library. Then we’ll begin at 7 p.m. with Ms. Beard's presentation. 

Mark your calendar now for 7:00 p.m. Monday

Aimee Monticchio, Principal

8th grade is going on a field trip to "Finance Park"  January 11, 12 ,13 and 17th. 

Would you be interested in volunteering for your student’s field trip?  If so, sign up to volunteer for this unique experience at: https://www.myja.org/parents/fairfax

 

 

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

Families of Rising Langston Hughes 7th Graders

We are excited to invite you to our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 11th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Langston Hughes Middle School. (There is an early bird session about Advanced Academic Programs and an early bird session about the AVID program – both are from 5:45-6:15 pm.)

Students and parents/guardians will learn about daily life as a Langston Hughes student, core curriculum, electives, clubs, and other school programs and activities. Learn more about the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP), AVID, advanced academics, and special education and ESOL services. Students will have an opportunity to tour our school and explore electives classrooms.

If you have questions, please contact Michele Beard, Director of Student Services.

We can’t wait to meet our rising 7th graders and look forward to seeing you on the 11th!

Michele Beard

Director of Student Services

Langston Hughes Middle School

 

Familias de los estudiantes que entrarán al Grado 7 en Langston Hughes

Estamos emocionados de invitarlos a nuestra Noche de Currículo para los alumnos entrando al 7º Grado el miércoles 11 de enero de 6:30 a 7:30 pm en la Escuela Intermedia Langston Hughes. (Hay una sesión para temprana sobre el Programa de Académicos Avanzados de 5:45 a 6:15 p. m.) Los estudiantes y los padres/tutores aprenderán sobre la vida diaria del estudiante de Langston Hughes, el plan de estudios básico, las asignaturas optativas, los clubes y otros programas y actividades escolares. Podrán obtener más información sobre el Programa de los Años Intermedios del Bachillerato Internacional (IB MYP), AVID, estudios académicos avanzados, educación especial y servicios de ESOL. Los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de recorrer nuestra escuela y explorar los salones de clases electivas. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Michele Beard, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles. ¡Estamos ansiosos por conocer a nuestros futuros estudiantes de 7º grado y esperamos verlos el 11 de enero!  Michele BeardDirectora de Servicios EstudiantilesEscuela Secundaria Langston Hughes

South Lakes Curriculum Night for Rising South Lakes 9th Graders

 South Lakes High School is excited to bring back our In-person Curriculum Night! Next Thursday, January 12th from 6:30- 8:30pm. We invite students and families to come and learn more about course offerings. Each of our departments will have a table in the cafeteria or lecture hall with teachers available to answer general questions about the courses, expectations, and workload.

We will also continue to offer videos made by our teachers for more course information. Those videos will go live on the evening of January 12th, which is especially helpful if you are unable to make it to Curriculum Night. Stay tuned – we will follow up with links to the videos.

Please contact Sharon DuncanHudspeth at [email protected] if you think you can support this program. Donations of $5 or $10 gift cards are ideal and can be delivered to the school: Attention – Sharon DuncanHudspeth.

Social Emotional Learning Screener

Families will be receiving their student’s SEL Screener results in the mail shortly.  The screener offers valuable information about students' SEL skills, relationships, school environment, and well-being.  You may review this Family Guide in order to best understand your child’s data.  If you have any questions about your student's results, please reach out to their school counselor.

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Career and Transition Services (CTS) is gearing up for our transition night for younger students, families, ES and MS staff on Wednesday, February 15, from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Luther Jackson MS.  Please join us to learn more about.

What should I do before my child grows up? Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.

Please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.

What Should I do Before My Child Grows Up.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Spanish.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Arabic.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Chinese.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Korean.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Urdu.pdf

What should I do before my child grows up-Vietnamese.pdf

Did you know that FCPS has partnered with Tutor.com so students may access assistance on their schoolwork 24/7?  Learn “How It Works” and how to get started by exploring the FCPS Website!  Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!

 

Talking Points now available countywide.

What is Talking Points? Talking Points is an easy and safe way families can communicate your child’s school and teachers for free, in your correspondence language!  Amplify your conversations with your child about school with the help of Talking Points and easy access to what’s happening at Langston Hughes Middle School!

Talking Points for Families Video

 

Still learning Schoology? 

Check out the abundance of resources for you and your child in our Langston Parent Course and in our Student Course!  

 

Jan 9 - PTA Meeting @ 7 p.m. with special presentation from Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, to discuss 8th grade and 9th grade course selection, Middle Years IB, and all things class schedules

Jan 16 - Schools and Offices Closed - MLK Day

Jan 25 - End of Qtr. - 2-hour early dismissal

Jan 26 & 27 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workdays

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

We celebrated the holiday season with many community events this week.  Our spirit days, talent show, and winter music concert were amazing showcases of the talent and beauty of the Langston Hughes community.   Wishing the whole community very joyous holidays and a healthy and happy New Year!  We return on January 3rd; it will be a Grey Day.

 

Aimee

8th grade is going on a field trip to "Finance Park"  January 11, 12 ,13 and 17th. 

Would you be interested in volunteering for your student’s field trip?  If so, sign up to volunteer for this unique experience at: https://www.myja.org/parents/fairfax

 

 

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

SIS WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS

All parents/guardians of Middle School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.

Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email.

For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have. Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide

Please contact Sharon DuncanHudspeth at [email protected] if you think you can support this program. Donations of $5 or $10 gift cards are ideal and can be delivered to the school: Attention – Sharon DuncanHudspeth.

Social Emotional Learning

Students have been reflecting on their academic progress and work habits in Connections.  This week they reviewed their grades in Student VUE and created SMART goals.  Students recorded their goals in Naviance, which is a computer-based program that allows students to track goals, create academic plans, and explore college and career opportunities.  Parents are encouraged to check out Naviance with their student and ask to look at their goal. 

 

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Get Ready for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).

FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Plan ahead, and make sure your contact information is up-to-date in UConnect, so you will receive text messages from FCPS. Bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare if needed, and know what items you may want to take home with you before a weather event.

Did you know that FCPS has partnered with Tutor.com so students may access assistance on their schoolwork 24/7?  Learn “How It Works” and how to get started by exploring the FCPS Website!  Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!

 

Talking Points now available countywide.

What is Talking Points? Talking Points is an easy and safe way families can communicate your child’s school and teachers for free, in your correspondence language!  Amplify your conversations with your child about school with the help of Talking Points and easy access to what’s happening at Langston Hughes Middle School!

Talking Points for Families Video

 

Still learning Schoology? 

Check out the abundance of resources for you and your child in our Langston Parent Course and in our Student Course!  

Dec. 19 – Jan 2, 2023 – Winter Break

Jan 3 - Welcome Back, Staff and Students! 

Jan 9 - PTA Meeting @ 7 p.m. with special presentation from Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, to discuss 8th grade and 9th grade course selection, Middle Years IB, and all things class schedules

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Parents and Caregivers,

We look forward to celebrating the holidays as a community in a number of ways next week.  See the five Spirit Days planned by our Langston Leadership Council below for what students can wear to participate.

On Thursday or Friday students will have the opportunity to attend or watch the Talent Show.  And on Friday each grade level will enjoy a Winter Holiday Concert put on by our band, chorus, and orchestra groups during an extended 3rd period.  Thank you to our Directors Ms Bergman, Ms. Waldrop, and Ms. Jimenez!

As with previous years, the county commits to parents that the students will have a true break from homework and studying for major assessments over the holiday break.  Major assessments or projects will be paced so that students may enjoy the holidays and break. 

Aimee Monticchio

8th grade is going on a field trip to "Finance Park"  January 11, 12 ,13 and 17th. 

Would you be interested in volunteering for your student’s field trip?  If so, sign up to volunteer for this unique experience at: https://www.myja.org/parents/fairfax

 

 

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

SIS WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS

All parents/guardians of Middle School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.

Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email.

For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have. Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide

Please contact Sharon DuncanHudspeth at [email protected] if you think you can support this program. Donations of $5 or $10 gift cards are ideal and can be delivered to the school: Attention – Sharon DuncanHudspeth.

Social Emotional Learning

Students have been reflecting on their academic progress and work habits in Connections.  This week they reviewed their grades in Student VUE and created SMART goals.  Students recorded their goals in Naviance, which is a computer-based program that allows students to track goals, create academic plans, and explore college and career opportunities.  Parents are encouraged to check out Naviance with their student and ask to look at their goal. 

 

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Frozen Jr. Interest Meeting and Audition Workshop will be held Dec. 15 at 2:30pm in the Lecture Hall. Any student interested in being in the cast or crew should plan to attend. Information packets will be distributed, and audition instruction will be provided.

Auditions will be held Jan 4-6. Contact Ms. Cheryl Dewenter at [email protected] with any questions.

Get Ready for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).

FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Plan ahead, and make sure your contact information is up-to-date in UConnect, so you will receive text messages from FCPS. Bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare if needed, and know what items you may want to take home with you before a weather event.

Hi Hughes Family, 

My kiddos are at it again. We will be participating in the Iron Giraffe Challenge to help raise money for the Water for Sudan organization. 

Please see the attached letter from Salva Dut (one of the Lost Boys of South Sudan) Salva's letter about IGC.pdf and the fundraiser link.

Each year, my students participate in the iron giraffe challenge in conjunction with reading the story of Salva Dut in the novel, A Long Walk to Water. Our goal is to raise $1000. I am proud to say that each year we have surpassed that goal. Your contributions in the past have undoubtedly helped us get there. Please share the link on your social media platforms and with your family and friends. Of course, you are also welcome to give if you so desire. 

Thank you in advance for your support. 

Best,

Ms. Echols

Holiday meals are a special time when families come together. Can you help make the holidays special for a local family struggling with food insecurity? Since 2016, Food For Neighbors has been providing holiday meals to students in middle and high schools throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties. For every $50 donated to the Food for Neighbors Holiday Meals Program, they will provide a $50 grocery store gift card for a local family to purchase a nutritious and delicious meal this season. To donate, visit FFN Holiday Meals Program.

Hunger is an unwelcome guest during the holidays and with your generosity, families throughout our community will experience the joy of gathering around a table together to enjoy a nice meal.

Alcohol & The Holidays

The holidays usually involve family time, games, movies, food, and possibly drinks. The holidays may involve less family members this year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean less alcohol for some. Alcohol consumption has increased during the pandemic and when ABC stores were deemed essential it didn’t help lower those rates (ABC News, September 29, 2020). Many people are still trying to figure out how to navigate our “new normal” since a global pandemic wasn’t on our to-do list in 2020, but we encourage you to consider a few things during these trying times.

Questions to consider when drinking with your family:

1. What message am I sending if I drink in excess around my underage child?
2. Have I had conversations about responsible drinking with them?
3. Are the conversations I have about alcohol realistic?
4. Do my conversations with others reinforce alcohol use as a coping skill during stressful times?
5. What messages am I sending my underage child if I allow them to drink with me or another adult in the house?

Info to consider:

“One-third of Fairfax County students (33.7%) reported drinking alcohol at least once in their lifetime, ranging from 18.8% of eighth-grade students to half of twelfth-grade students (49.4%). One in seven students (15.2%) reported drinking alcohol in the past month, ranging from 4.5% of eighth-grade students to 27.7% of twelfth-grade students.” (FCPS Youth Survey 2020)

“Female students reported higher rates of alcohol use in their lifetime (36.1% compared to 31.2% of male students), in the past month (17.1% and 13.1%, respectively), and binge drinking in the past two weeks (7.3% and 6.5%, respectively)” (FCPS Youth Survey 2020).

Resources:

Holiday Stress

Helpful Info to Quit Vaping

FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Substance Abuse Prevention (Spanish)

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270 and be sure to follow us on Twitter at @FCPSSAPS.

For further Information & support:

Monica Rogers, CSAC, QMHP-C/A

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Did you know that FCPS has partnered with Tutor.com so students may access assistance on their schoolwork 24/7?  Learn “How It Works” and how to get started by exploring the FCPS Website!  Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!

 

Talking Points now available countywide.

What is Talking Points? Talking Points is an easy and safe way families can communicate your child’s school and teachers for free, in your correspondence language!  Amplify your conversations with your child about school with the help of Talking Points and easy access to what’s happening at Langston Hughes Middle School!

Talking Points for Families Video

 

Still learning Schoology? 

Check out the abundance of resources for you and your child in our Langston Parent Course and in our Student Course!  

Dec 16 - Last day of school for winter holiday

Dec. 19 – Jan 2, 2023 – Winter Break

Jan 3 - Welcome Back, Staff and Students! 

Jan 9 - PTA Meeting @ 7 p.m. with special presentation from Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, to discuss 8th grade and 9th grade course selection, Middle Years IB, and all things class schedules

11401 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA 20191 | Main Office: 703-715-3600
Attendance: 703-715-3636 | Web | Twitter

MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Our non-perishable food drive wrapped up this week with an amazing 3305 items contributed!  These food items will be delivered to the South Lakes High School Food Pantry to benefit the families in need in our community in this holiday season.  Thank you to all the parents who supported their children in buying and bringing a contribution.  Indeed, we demonstrated that we are a Caring Community here in in the South Lakes Pyramid.  If you would like to contribute beyond our drive more information can be found here: https://www.southlakesptsa.org/pantry.

If your family or one that you know is in need of support this season, the Pantry offers a limited curbside distribution to families in the SLHS Pyramid on Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:00pm.  The Capital Area Food Bank also has resources for county households.  More information is here:  https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance/ 

Thank you again to all who contributed to this generous donation.

Aimee Monticchio

Congratulations to Ms. Bergman, Ms. Echols, Mr. Headley, and Ms. Jimenez 4th period classes for being the first who had every student return their Impact Aid forms.  These students will receive a treat during "Connections" class on Monday, December 5th.

8th grade is going on a field trip to "Finance Park"  January 11, 12 ,13 and 17th. 

Would you be interested in volunteering for your student’s field trip?  If so, sign up to volunteer for this unique experience at: https://www.myja.org/parents/fairfax

 

 

 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

SIS WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS

All parents/guardians of Middle School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.

Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email.

For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have. Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide

Please contact Sharon DuncanHudspeth at [email protected] if you think you can support this program. Donations of $5 or $10 gift cards are ideal and can be delivered to the school: Attention – Sharon DuncanHudspeth.

Makeup & Retake Images from Langston Hughes Middle School are now online!

 

Good day!

We want to let you know the Make-up/Retake images are now viewable online.

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures

please email: [email protected]

Thank you!

Victor O'Neill Studio!

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Get Ready for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).

FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Plan ahead, and make sure your contact information is up-to-date in UConnect, so you will receive text messages from FCPS. Bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare if needed, and know what items you may want to take home with you before a weather event.

Hi Hughes Family, 

My kiddos are at it again. We will be participating in the Iron Giraffe Challenge to help raise money for the Water for Sudan organization. 

Please see the attached letter from Salva Dut (one of the Lost Boys of South Sudan) Salva's letter about IGC.pdf and the fundraiser link.

Each year, my students participate in the iron giraffe challenge in conjunction with reading the story of Salva Dut in the novel, A Long Walk to Water. Our goal is to raise $1000. I am proud to say that each year we have surpassed that goal. Your contributions in the past have undoubtedly helped us get there. Please share the link on your social media platforms and with your family and friends. Of course, you are also welcome to give if you so desire. 

Thank you in advance for your support. 

Best,

Ms. Echols

Holiday meals are a special time when families come together. Can you help make the holidays special for a local family struggling with food insecurity? Since 2016, Food For Neighbors has been providing holiday meals to students in middle and high schools throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties. For every $50 donated to the Food for Neighbors Holiday Meals Program, they will provide a $50 grocery store gift card for a local family to purchase a nutritious and delicious meal this season. To donate, visit FFN Holiday Meals Program.

Hunger is an unwelcome guest during the holidays and with your generosity, families throughout our community will experience the joy of gathering around a table together to enjoy a nice meal.

Did you know that FCPS has partnered with Tutor.com so students may access assistance on their schoolwork 24/7?  Learn “How It Works” and how to get started by exploring the FCPS Website!  Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!

 

Talking Points now available countywide.

What is Talking Points? Talking Points is an easy and safe way families can communicate your child’s school and teachers for free, in your correspondence language!  Amplify your conversations with your child about school with the help of Talking Points and easy access to what’s happening at Langston Hughes Middle School!

Talking Points for Families Video

 

Still learning Schoology? 

Check out the abundance of resources for you and your child in our Langston Parent Course and in our Student Course!  

Dec 2 - Ice Skate Night for LHMS Students at SkateQuest, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Dec 6 - PTA Meeting @ 6 p.m.

Dec 16 - Last day of school for winter holiday

Dec. 19 – Jan 2, 2023 – Winter Break

Jan 3 - Welcome Back, Staff and Students! 

Jan 9 - PTA Meeting @ 7 p.m. with special presentation from Director of Student Services, Michele Beard, to discuss 8th grade and 9th grade course selection, Middle Years IB, and all things class schedules

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