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Dear Lancers:
Happy Thanksgiving from our school family to yours! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it is all about family, friends, good food, and gratitude. I am thankful for being part of this amazing school community and the warm welcome I have received from you all. I hope however you spend this week, it involves quality time with family and friends and maybe a good slice of pie. We will see you all again in December…time flies when you’re having fun!
This week we will have bingo to celebrate our students’ successes from the first quarter. We had bingo for all 8th grade students today and tomorrow will be for all 7th grade students. As a reminder, due to the shortened week and Thanksgiving holidays, there are no after school activities this week.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I appreciate your ongoing support and partnership.
Chris Butzer
Principal
Longfellow MS
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 24 & 25: No After School Activities
November 26-28: Holiday-Thanksgiving Break
December 9: Winter Orchestra Concert @ McLean HS
7pm
December 10: Winter Band Concert @ McLean HS
7pm
December 22-
January 2: Winter Break - Office will be closed
Schedule for the next two weeks
Food Service Community Thanksgiving Dinners
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is excited to host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax.
If you were unable to attend your student's Thanksgiving lunch at school, FNS invites you to attend one of our Community Thanksgiving Dinners. These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community.
• When:
o Monday, November 24, 6–7 p.m. at Herndon High School and Justice High School.
o Tuesday, November 25, 6–7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Mount Vernon High School.
• Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
• Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
The FCPS FNS team is excited to welcome all families, celebrate the season together, and continue building meaningful connections across our school communities.
We hope you will join us!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1st Quarter Report Cards
1st quarter report cards are now available in ParentVue under “documents” in addition to the “Report Card” tab. As a reminder, you can check your student's progress throughout the quarter by looking at the “Grade Book” tab in Parent Vue.
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night - January 14, 2026
Longfellow Middle School will be hosting a Curriculum Night for rising 7th grade families (current 6th grade students) at Longfellow MS on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 7th grade student with the transition to middle school. Families will have the opportunity to explore elective course offerings and hear from a variety of Longfellow staff about the courses and programs offered to 7th grade students. Students and staff will also be available to answer questions.
If inclement weather occurs, the event will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming you to Longfellow!
McLean High School Rising 9th Grade Curriculum Night-January 13, 2026
McLean High School will be holding a Curriculum Night for parents of the class of 2030 (current 8th grade students) at McLean HS on Tuesday, January 13 at 6:00pm in the auditorium. The evening session aims to provide parents with information that will help their incoming 9th grade student with the transition to high school. Topics include getting involved with extracurricular activities, graduation requirements, and the registration process for 9th grade courses. We will also have a panel of core teachers sharing information on their content areas. Following the presentation, teachers from various departments will be available to answer questions about 9th grade classes until 7:30pm. Students are welcome to attend; 8th grade students currently enrolled at Longfellow Middle School will receive similar information from McLean High School counselors during the school day on Monday, January 12.
Snow date: January 20th at 6:00pm, McLean High School Auditorium
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Paper forms were sent home with your students on Monday, November 17th. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Health and Physical Education Update
On December 1st, students will be required to remove all aerosol and spray items from their PE lockers. This includes aerosol deodorant, perfume, body spray, cologne, and spray-on sunscreen. This guideline is being implemented with the health and safety of all students in mind. Please remind your student to keep these items at home. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's Health and Physical Education teacher.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
Action Required! Update Your Permission for Google Tools
Google recently made changes to how educational applications are managed and accessed on the Chrome web browser and Chromebooks. Many applications are moving from the Chrome Web Store to the Google Play Store.
To ensure your child can continue accessing all approved instructional tools, FCPS has updated its digital consent platform to include both the Chrome Web Store and the Google Play Store.
Please review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system for these two new options:
• Additional Google Services – Chrome Web Store
• Additional Google Services – Google Play Store
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting safe and effective digital learning experiences for all students. For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with our Technical Support desk.
Private School or Program Application Process
Longfellow Middle School requires important documents in order to effectively accommodate your requests in a timely manner. Please provide the documents below two weeks in advance of the private school application deadline.
1. Complete FCPS Request for Consent of Release of Educational Records form OR release form provided by the private establishment and email it to your child's Counselor.
2. Complete LMS Private School Application Form and email it to your child's counselor.
3. Complete LMS Student Information form and email it to any staff members that you are requesting a recommendation from (this may include your school counselor, teacher(s), administrator, etc.).
Please contact your child’s school counselor or our Student Services Assistant Isu Revelo (irevelo@fcps.edu) with questions.
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