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Longfellow Middle School, 2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043
http://www.fcps.edu/LongfellowMS (703)533-2600
September 13, 2013
Volume 1 Issue 3
CALENDAR EVENTS
• September 18 - Picture Day
• September 23 – Parent
Coffee/PTA Meeting 8:45a.m.
• September 26 – TJ
Information Session 2:40p.m.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION
The After-School begins this Monday, September 16 th .
The program runs each day from 2:40-5:45 with late buses
on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 3:45. Club
and activity information, schedules and much more can be
found at http://longfellowafterschool.wordpress.com/. We
hope you are looking forward to another exciting year of
After-School activities!
PLEASE CONSIDER HOSTING AN
EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM
FRANCE
Students from our “sister school” in
France will be arriving in Virginia on
Friday, October 18, 2013, and
returning to France on Saturday,
October 26, 2013. Please email
namagistroka@fcps.edu if you are
interested in hosting a student in your
home. Many families have made
lasting friendships through this
program.
We will have an informational
meeting about hosting French students
on Monday, September 16 th in the
library at 7:30p.m.
Thank you for considering this request.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM SELECTION BEGINS
Calling all science loving students! Longfellow's 2014 Science
Olympiad kicks off next week with the multiple choice qualifying
quiz on general science knowledge. The quiz will be offered twice
after school in the cafeteria on Monday, September 16 th and
Wednesday, September 18 th . Students will be released in time
for late buses.
Based on the quiz, the semifinalists ID numbers will be posted
Thursday afternoon outside the Tech Lab off the Music Hall,
Room 159. Phase two, the Building Exercise, will take place
Saturday, September 21 st , your choice of hour from 9am-1pm.
Semifinalists may build after school on Monday instead in Room
159, if they contact Ms Boomer by Friday afternoon.
More information on the SO team and process for interested
students is available outside Room 159. Event information for
Division B this year is on the web at www.soinc.org.
Thank you & good luck!

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KISS AND RIDE DIRECTIONS
The Chesterbrook Residences Assisted Living has graciously agreed to allow us to use their driveway
to improve our traffic flow. We have been given a ½ hour in the Am and ½ hour in the PM to use
their driveway. Please adhere to the following rules so we may be able to continue using the
driveway of The Chesterbrook Residences Assisted Living.
AM Kiss and Ride Rules
Before 7:20AM – Student drop off will be at the front of Longfellow School.
Between 7:20 AM – 7:50AM –
Enter in the main driveway of Longfellow School and turn left to head to the rear of the
school.
Yield to any cars or buses that might be exiting the front of the school.
Continue towards the back of the school and move up to the furthest point along the curb.
The Farthest end point for drop off is the end of the sidewalk just down from entry door #4
(It will be marked with a sign).
Students may enter the building through door # 2, # 3 or # 4.
All students must remain outside until 7:25 unless there is inclement weather or the Principal
has determined that students may enter. If allowed in the building students must wait in the
hall outside the Cafeteria until 7:25.
After Drop Off - Kiss & Ride drivers shall proceed towards the basketball court. Turn left onto the
exit and another left to head towards the front to the exit. Please maintain the posted 15 MPH
speed limit and yield to all pedestrians. Continue straight and merge onto the front loop where
you must stay to the left.
We do not have permission to use the driveway to the right (not owned by Chesterbrook Assisted
Living).
Drivers exit either right or left onto Westmoreland Street at this time. If left turn traffic becomes a
problem left turn capability will be reconsidered. Do not use Hopewood Drive as a cut through. It is
private property and cannot be used unless you have permission to use that road.
After 7:50 AM – Student drop off will be at the front of the building as has been in the past.
School buses have the right away in the parking lot so please let them pass in front of you.
There is to be no dropping or picking up on the shoulder of the road or in the turn lane in front of
2030 Westmoreland St. This is against the law and it is dangerous for students and drivers.
PM Kiss and Ride Rules (2:40)
The 2:40 PM pickup is towards the rear of the building (the same as the morning drop off). Cars
may begin lining up in Kiss & Ride at 2:30 PM. Pull all the way to the end of the curb so other cars
may pull in behind. When exiting, please follow the Exit directions for the AM Kiss & ride. The Kiss &
Ride ends at 3:10 PM. If you have not arrived by then please pick your student up in the front or in
the After School Program. Pick up of students on the road is not permitted. Stopping in the turn
lane along Westmoreland will not be allowed.
PM Kiss & Ride (3:50)
The 3:50 PM pickup - Please line up out front in the old Kiss & Ride Lane. Late buses have the right
of way.
Do Not use the Kiss & Ride exit to the rear of the building. This gate will be closed.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
PLEASE COME AND HELP UNLOAD PUMPKINS FOR OUR PUMPKIN PATCH!
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
8991 Brook Road, McLean (Corner of Lewinsville Road and Route 7)
Saturday, October 5th 10AM. Rain or shine.
2 - 3 hours of Community Service
PLEASE REGISTER at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0E4DABAD2DAA8-pumpkin2
For more information, or to access this link please visit http://www.stthomasmcleanva.org/
Please contact the Parish Administrator (stthom1@cox.net; 703-442-0330) or check our
Facebook page if you need more information.
TJHSST INFORMATION SESSION
WHEN: September 26, 2013 2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
WHERE: Longfellow Middle School
WHAT: TJHSST is a FCPS regional governor’s high school
(grades 9-12) for students interested in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM). Come learn about TJHSST, the
programs, classes offered and student life. Get details about the
TJHSST Admissions Process, what students can expect, and
tips/advice from admissions staff.
If you have questions about TJHSST or the admissions process,
please contact us at tjadmissions@fcps.edu or call 571-423-3770.
WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K RACE
Since 2003, thousands of young men and women have been wounded in the line of duty. After
discharge from inpatient treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, they
continue on active duty while going through a very thorough evaluation period. At this point in
their recovery, many wounded warriors seek housing which is suited to their rehabilitation needs.
The Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (NMCGRF) is investing in our wounded
warriors by providing handicapped accessible apartments that are designed to support them
through their transitional period in a wonderful McLean, Virginia location.
In 2012 NMCGRF, which operates Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean VA, merged their
Run With the Warriors 5K, with co-host CENTURY 21‘s (McLean, VA) McLean 5k, to become the:
McLean 5K Run with the Warriors.
All proceeds from the McLean 5K Run with the Warriors will be used for Wounded Warrior
Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall. To register, sponsor, contribute or for more information:
http://www.mclean5k.com
This year’s keynote speaker and a 5K participant is Sgt Rob Jones,
USMC wounded in Afghanistan. You can check out his story @
http://www.robsjourney.com
Special rates for military, groups or teams; questions or info contact:
fredj@vinsonhall.org or Fred J 703-970-3712

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EARN 4% - 10% OF YOUR PURCHASE FOR LONGFELLOW WHEN
YOU SHOP
FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT AMAZON.COM!
Bookmark http://www.amazon.com/?tag=longfellowpta-20.
Always use it to access Amazon.com before you add items to your cart.
Check out promptly. Items left in your cart for 24 hours or more, don't
qualify. To save items to purchase later, please use your wish list. The
more items our community buys, the higher the % we earn each
month. Every purchase counts…even 99 cent music downloads!
Amazon is a source of books, magazines, electronics, computers,
tools, home goods, Kindles, household goods, on demand movies,
Amazon gift cards and even groceries. Third party purchases also
qualify.
This is potentially a huge fundraising source for LMS and it requires
nothing more than using our link whenever you shop at Amazon.com.
Your support is greatly appreciated. Please participate! Please share
this link your family, friends and co-workers.
Email freemoney@longfellowpta.org if you have questions.
Tell everyone in your household who orders through Amazon!
RACE TO NOWHERE
OCTOBER 10, 2013
7 P.M.
MCLEAN HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
McLean HS PTSA will host a screening of "Race to Nowhere" on Thursday, October 10 th from 7:00
to 9:00 P.M. Admission is free.
"Race to Nowhere" is a film that calls us to challenge current thinking about how we prepare our
children for success. “Race to Nowhere” brings communities together to spark dialogue and
galvanize change in America’s schools.
Featuring the heartbreaking stories of students across the country who have been pushed to the
brink by over-scheduling, over-testing and the relentless pressure to achieve, “Race to Nowhere”
points to a silent epidemic in our schools. Through the testimony of educators, parents and
education experts, it reveals an education system in which cheating has become commonplace;
students have become disengaged; stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant; and
young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired.
See more at: http://www.racetonowhere.com/about-film#sthash.bPeDzTaf.dpuf
Longfellow MS
2000 Westmoreland Street
Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone:
703-533-2600
Fax:
703-533-2697
E-mail:
LongfellowMS.KeepInTouch@fcps.edu
LANGLEY HIGH SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 9TH GRADERS
9/18 – Back to School Night, Grades 9 & 10 – 7:00pm
9/27 – Freshman Class Dinner – Langley Cafeteria
10/30 – Principal Coffee/PTSA Meeting – 9:15am –
Langley Auditorium