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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

Today, we proudly celebrated over 550+ students who made the Honor Roll for the first grading period.  Keep encouraging your child to strive for excellence!

On Wednesday, November 13th, students received Federal Impact Aid forms. Please ensure the form is returned to your child's 2nd bell teacher by Friday, November 22nd. You also have the option to complete the form electronically through ParentVUE. If you do so, kindly inform your child’s 2nd bell teacher.

Our Spin-the-Wheel Prize Day for students who participated in the schoolwide fundraiser will take place on Friday, November 22nd. Please note that students with an outstanding balance will not be able to participate and will have a $60 financial obligation to the school.

Finally, continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance on ParentVUE.   Have a terrific weekend! 

Principal Mizell

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

The 1st quarter is in the books!  Here are some important updates/reminders:

Veteran’s Day:  Be mindful, there is NO SCHOOL Monday, November 11th, Veteran’s Day. 

1st-Quarter Honor Roll Celebration:  Students have been working hard this quarter, and we are eager to honor their accomplishments!  Our All A and A-B Honor Roll Celebration will take place on Friday, November 15.  The 7th-grade assembly will take place from 9:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., and the 8th-Grade assembly will take place from 9:50 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.   Parents/Guardians should have received an official invitation today via email and text.  

Military Family Month:  November is National Military Family Month, and LHMS wants to show our appreciation to our military and foreign-service families.  Please help us ensure that we honor everyone by completing this Military Connection form.  November 11, 2024 is Veteran’s Day!  LHMS is saluting all of our military families by creating a Veteran’s Day tree. If you would like to include a photo of a veteran in your family, please have your student deliver it to Ms. Valentine, our Family Liaison, in Student Services or email it directly to [email protected].

Family Engagement Month:  November is National Family Engagement Month!   Research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education.  Throughout the month, we will provide you with a "Family Engagement Tip of the Week."  Here at LHMS, we place great value on the partnership between home and school, and we are always looking for new effective ways to connect with our families.  In order to provide you with resources and informational events that align with your needs, please consider completing this Parent/Caregiver Survey.

Spelling Bee: We will host our first schoolwide Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 28th. Each English class will conduct a classroom Bee to select a representative for the schoolwide competition. Students received a list of words over a month ago, so please encourage your child to study and participate. Classroom Bees will take place before Winter Break.

Finally, continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance in ParentVUE.   Thank you for your continued support!  And, remember, it’s truly a GREAT time to be a LHMS Panther!

With Panther Pride,

Principal Mizell

 

2nd Quarter Flex Classes

As we begin the 2nd marking period, please keep in mind that students’ Flex (4th period) class may change.  This is our advisory period, which we use to provide additional intervention and enrichment opportunities for students.  If your student is placed in an academic support program during Flex, you will receive an E-Notify message.

Thomas Jefferson High School Application is Open

The TJHSST application window is open through Wednesday, November 13th at 4:00pm.  For more information on the application process including eligibility requirements, important dates and the application please visit the TJHSSST Freshman Application Process website.  If you have any further questions, please email our TJHSST Liaison, Karen Bach at [email protected]

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

Time flies when you’re having fun!

We hope you can join us for Fall Festival 2024 this upcoming Wednesday, October 30, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm!  All food and drinks are provided free of charge, and students are welcome to wear costumes. Due to the festival, please note that there will be no after-school activities or buses on Wednesday, October 30. We encourage you to come and enjoy the event with your student.

It's shaping up to be a busy, fun week!  Here are some important reminders:

Picture Day: Student photos will be taken during PE classes on Tuesday, October 29, and Wednesday, October 30.

Early Release: Thursday, October 31 is an early release day for students. Students will be released at 12:15 pm.  Lunch will be served.

No School: There will be no school for students on Friday, November 1; Monday, November 4; and Tuesday, November 5.   Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.  

School Resumes: Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 6, which will be a GRAY day.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support!  I hope to see you at the PTA meeting on Monday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. in our school library.

Have a wonderful weekend!

With Panther Pride, 

Principal Mizell

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Tuesday October 29th & Wednesday October 30th 2024

📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day

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Langston Hughes Middle School Outstanding Employee Awards 24-25

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link:

 https://forms.gle/m3v1ugs1uqC2F3QJ8

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).  All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility categories are as follows:  Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Principal, Outstanding School-Based Leader,  Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee, and Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Duncan-Hudspeth at [email protected]. 

Parent and Caregiver Programming Survey

The Student Services team is planning events aimed at helping families support their student’s academic, social, and emotional learning. In order to ensure that we cover topics that are important to you, please complete this Parent/Caregiver Survey. We look forward to seeing you at an event shortly!

Thomas Jefferson High School Application is Open

The TJHSST application window is open through Wednesday, November 13th at 4:00pm.  For more information on the application process including eligibility requirements, important dates and the application please visit the TJHSSST Freshman Application Process website.  If you have any further questions, please email our TJHSST Liaison, Karen Bach at [email protected]

Military Family Month

November is National Military Family Month and LHMS wants to show our appreciation to our military and foreign service families.  Please help us ensure that we honor everyone by completing this Military Connection form.  Many military families are multi-generational so feel free to add all prior service members from your family over the years!

November 11th, 2024 is Veteran’s Day!  LHMS is saluting all of our military families by creating a Veteran’s Day tree. If you would like to include a photo of a veteran in your family, please have your student deliver it to Ms. Valentine, our Parent Liaison, in Student Services or email it directly to: [email protected]. 

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

Our Fall Festival is Wednesday, October 30th, from 5 pm – 6:30 pm. 

Sign up here for our Trunk or Treat!

Here is our Fall Festival Wishlist!

Thank you for helping make our Fall Festival a success!    Should you have questions, reach out to Student Council Association (SCA) sponsor, Ms. Emily fee, at [email protected]. 

 

Finally, continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance via ParentVUE SIS.   

 

Take good care,

Principal Mizell

Welcome our Family Liaison,  Ms. Janessa Valentine!   We are glad she’s on Team Langston Hughes!

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Thomas Jefferson High School Application Window Opens Monday, Oct 21, 2024

The TJHSST application window is open from Monday, October 21st at 4:00 until Wednesday, November 13th at 4:00pm.  We encourage students to apply at the beginning of the application window. For more information on the application process including eligibility requirements, important dates and the application please visit the TJHSSST Freshman Application Process website.  If you have any further questions, please email our TJHSST Liaison, Karen Bach at [email protected]

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Langston Hughes Middle School Outstanding Employee Awards 24-25

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link:

 https://forms.gle/m3v1ugs1uqC2F3QJ8

You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).  All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility categories are as follows:  Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding New Teacher, Outstanding Principal, Outstanding School-Based Leader,  Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee, and Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Duncan-Hudspeth at [email protected]. 

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes Middle School:

Fall is a wonderful time of the year!  Things continue to go well here at Panther Nation! 

Our Fall Festival is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th.   There was an error in the Sunday’s THIS and THAT.   See the flyer, in this newsletter, for more information.    Here is our Student Council Association’s (SCA) Fall Festival 2024 Wishlist.  All items should be sent to Langston Hughes Middle School – Attention: Fall Festival 2024.   Should you have questions, reach out to our SCA advisor, Ms. Emily Fee, at [email protected]. Please help make Fall Festival 2024 a success! 

In addition, if you are free, our amazing advanced chorus will perform Friday, October 18th at 11 and 11:30 a.m. at Gatehouse – our school district’s central office – in the cafeteria.   Support our singers!

Be mindful, there is no school Monday, October 14th – School Planning Day. 

Finally, continue to monitor your child’s grades and attendance, as the first-grading period is coming to an end Thursday, October 31st.  Thank you for your continued support!

 

With Panther Pride,

Principal Mizell

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

This month, we celebrate and highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.  

In addition, this week, September 21st – 29th, we celebrate Blue Star Week.   Today, Friday, September 27th, we hosted a breakfast for our military-family students.   We want to continue to help our miliary students stay connected and feel welcome.      

Our students have done an amazing job selling chocolate and having FUN doing so!   However, our fundraiser is quickly coming to an end.   Remember, if your child returned a permission slip and received a box of chocolate, he/she owes the school $60.00.    Should you have questions, reach out to Dr. Mizell.   Thank you for helping make our schoolwide fundraiser a success!   

Finally, continue to monitor your child’s progress – grades and attendance (every bell) – by way of ParentVUE.   Low grades/failure should not come as a surprise because we are working together – grading and reporting.   We want all students to meet academic success.   Don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers should you have questions/concerns.  The first grading period is quickly coming to an end. 

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!  

 

Take good care,

Principal Mizell 

Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Rosh Hashanah Observance

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed for Rosh Hashanah.  Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students.

 

World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE)

The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional exam for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language, other than English.  Students can earn 1, 2, or 3 high school World Language credits.   Please visit the FCPS World Language Credit by Exam website for a complete list of languages tested and exam details. This exam will be given at Langston Hughes, on November 6, during the school day.  Registration is now open through Friday, October 4.  If you would like to register your student for this exam, please complete the WLCBE Notification of Registration Opportunity form and return it to your student’s counselor.  Hard copies of the form are also available in the Langston Hughes main office. More information about the test date and time will be shared with students who register for the exam.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session

A representative from the TJHSST Admissions Office is hosting an information session at Langston Hughes Middle, on October 2 from 9:30am to 10:30am, in the Lecture Hall.  This is for current 8th grade students who are interested in applying to TJHSST.  Applicants must be enrolled in Algebra 1 HN or higher math and Science 8 HN.  Students must complete this TJ Information Session Google Form in order to attend.  Parents/Guardians are also invited to attend.  They should check into the main office upon arrival.  Please contact our TJ Liaison Counselor, Ms. Bach, with any questions.  Click here to learn more about the TJ Admission process and to view all deadlines and requirements. 

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

Time sure flies when you’re having fun! 😊 We’ve been enjoying the journey of teaching and learning, and we’re already halfway through the first-nine weeks. Please continue to monitor your child’s attendance and grades, as we strive to ensure every Panther achieves academic success.

Our schoolwide fundraiser, the World’s Finest Chocolate, is off to an excellent start! We appreciate your support in helping us beautify our school and create enriching learning opportunities for our students.

Additionally, please take advantage of our comprehensive after-school program, which includes two sessions with late buses. Here is our schedule of after-school activities. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our after-school specialist, Mr. Kyle Franklin, at [email protected].

Finally, thank you for your continued support!  

Take good care,                                  

Principal Mizell

Back to School Night Videos

It was energizing to see our amazing community at Back to School Night!  Partnership between home and school is crucial to student success, so we encourage you to remain in contact with teachers, counselors, and administrators, as needed.  If you were unable to attend BTSN, please enjoy these information videos: 1st period Welcome Video and 4th Period Flex.

 

Second Step SEL

In this week's Second Step lesson, students discussed how to learn from mistakes. When your student does difficult things, they may make mistakes and fail, but these mistakes can be chances to learn and grow. Share with your student about a mistake you made in the past and what you learned from it. Ask your student to tell you about a mistake they made and what they learned from it.

 

World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE)

The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional exam for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language, other than English.  Based on the results of the exam, students can earn 1, 2, or 3 high school World Language credits.   Please visit the FCPS World Language Credit by Exam website for a complete list of languages tested and exam details. This exam will be given at Langston Hughes, on November 7, during the school day.  Registration is now open through Friday, October 4.  If you would like to register your student for this exam, please complete the WLCBE Notification of Registration Opportunity form and return it to your student’s counselor.  Hard copies of the form are also available in the Langston Hughes main office. More information about the test date and time will be shared with students who register for the exam.

 

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Information Session

A representative from the TJHSST Admissions Office is hosting an information session at Langston Hughes Middle, on October 2 from 9:30am to 10:30am, in the Lecture Hall.  This is for current 8th grade students who are interested in applying to TJHSST.  During this presentation, students will: 

• Learn about Thomas Jefferson High School.
• Learn about the admissions process.
• Have time to ask questions.

 

Students must complete this TJ Information Session Google Form in order to attend.  They will receive an email receipt, which they will show to their 3rd period teacher as a pass on October 2.  Parents/Guardians are also invited to attend.  They should check into the main office upon arrival.  Please contact our TJ Liaison Counselor, Ms. Bach, with any questions.  Click here to learn more about the TJ Admission process and to view all deadline and requirements.  

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

We have had an amazing (4) four weeks of school!   Make certain you are monitoring your child’s grades and attendance (bell to bell) in ParentVUE. The first-marking period is quickly coming to an end.  😊  

We will kickoff our schoolwide fundraiser, The World’s Greatest Chocolate, next week.  Please support our fundraiser.  In order for a student to participate, he/she must return a signed permission slip. 

In addition, Back-to-School (BTS) Night is Thursday, September 19th from 6 – 8 p.m.   Review the bell schedule in this newsletter for BTS Night, as we will start promptly at 6 p.m.   

Finally, as always, thank you for your continued support!   And remember, we are LHMS, where awesome is the new normal.

 

Take good care,

Principal Mizell  

Dear Langston Hughes Community, 

I am honored to serve as your newly elected PTA president. Together, we will work to support our school, students, and staff in creating a positive and enriching environment for all. Your input and involvement are invaluable, and I look forward to collaborating with you throughout the year to make a lasting impact on our community.   See you at Back-to School Night on Thursday, September 19th.  Thank you for your trust and commitment!

To quote Dr. Mizell, “We are Hughes MS, where awesome is the new normal!”

Warm regards,

Renee Small

PTA President

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Greetings, Team Langston Hughes:

The start of a new school year -- one that's filled with new beginnings, new friendships, and new opportunities for learning – is always an exciting time!  Our Panthers are certainly off to a great start – “going for the GOLD!”   

A few reminders… 

• Students enter the building at 7:10 a.m.   Classes start at 7:30 a.m.   Here is our bell schedule for your review. 

• Cell phones should be AWAY FOR THE DAY.  If you need to reach your child, please contact the main office. 

• SOUTH LAKES’ FOOTBALL GAMES:  If your student is attending a Varsity Football game on a Friday Night at a FCPS High School, he/she must be accompanied by an adult who supervises him/her for the duration of the event. If your student attempts to attend without at least one adult, he/she will be turned away at the ticket booth. Also, there are no backpacks/food/drink/athletic equipment allowed in the stadium. We love when our future high school students attend our games and hope they are good representatives of our community. Lastly, at the conclusion of the game, all spectators are expected to leave in a timely fashion.

• After-school activities and late busses start Monday, September 9th. 

• Breakfast and lunch prices are as follows: breakfast: $1.75 and lunch: $3.50.  We continue to offer self-serve salad bars for students on the cafeteria serving lines.   In addition, we have two microwaves in our cafeteria and two snack machines (cash, apple pay) for student use.

• Families applying for Free and Reduced-Price Meals have until Tuesday, October 1, 2024 to apply. Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees and Parktakes Online classes.  Click here to complete the application.   It is faster if you were to complete the online. 

• Parent Digital Consent:  Parents/guardians must approve digital resources like YouTube and Quizlet each year before their child can use them. There are two ways to give your consent. 

• Option 1: Complete FCPS Parent Digital Consent form online. 

• Option 2: Take a look at list digital tools and respond to this message stating whether you consent to your student to use the tools.
• Parent Teacher Association:  Our PTA meeting is Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. in our library.   We will vote for our PTA President.  Click here to meet the candidates.  If you were a PTA member last year, your membership expires September 30th.  You may renew membership at our next meeting. 

As always, thank you for your continued support!   I hope to see you at Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 19th. 

Principal Mizell

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