• TOUCH BASE DAY
  Langston Hughes Middle School has scheduled our 9th-annual Touch Base Day for Friday, November 9, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Students will arrive at school at 10:45 a.m. This is approximately 3-hours and 20-minutes later than regular bus pick-up times.
  
  
  Fairfax County Public School Press Release, Monday Octover 6, 2008
  
  Hughes Middle School Students to Explore Earth Science on No Child Left Inside Day
  Students at Hughes Middle School will be joined by scientists from the the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the American Geological Institute (AGI) for the kickoff of a three-day hands-on exploration of Earth science at nearby Beaver Pond beginning at 9 a.m. on No Child Left Inside Day, Tuesday, October 14. Hughes Middle School is a Fairfax County public school. No Child Left Inside is the theme of Earth Science Week, October 12-18, when various government agencies and nonprofit organizations offer students the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. Every seventh grade Hughes student will hike to the nearby pond on October 14 to measure the amount of water flowing in a stream, test the chemistry of the water, take soil samples, identify rocks, learn about organisms found in the streams, and map the area, recording observations in a field notebook. The field notebooks, made possible by contributions from USGA and Rite in the Rain, include all-weather writing paper and charts on types of clouds, soils, and geological map symbols. The students, who are enrolled in Life Science, will complete related activities over a three-day period during Earth Science Week, integrating science with activities in art, English, math, and social studies.

• IEP TRAINING FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
  Wednesday, Oct 22, 7-9pm, Dunn Loring Admin Center room 11 (2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring)
  Do you want to know more about the IEP process; including writing goals, choosing appropriate accommodations, participation in assessments, and more?  The IEP team the Office of Special Education is offering an IEP Training Session for parents that will cover the completion of IEP forms and the IEP process, including writing goals, choosing accommodations, participation in assessments, least restrictive environment, services, placement and consent. Seating is limited and registration is required. Please call 703-204-3941 or email prc@fcps.edu (and type “IEP Training” in the subject line) to register.  For more information, download the flyer here.
  
  
• LifeTouoch School Picture Days are coming on Wednesday and Thursday, October 15th and 16th. SMILE Everyone!
  
  
• FALL FUN RUN is coming! Registration is due on Tuesday, October 14th and the fun run is on Thursday, October 16th from 2:30 until 4:00pm. There will be late buses and all information and forms can be obtained in your PE Classes.
  
  
• SKATE NIGHT at SkateQuest in Reston will be held on Friday, October 17th at SkateQuest from 7:30pm until 9:30pm.
  
  
• The Admissions Test for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
  “The admissions test for Thmas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be administered at Hughes on Saturday, December 6 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  Applications for this test are due to Ms. Thrall no later than Friday, October 24.”
  
  
• Hughes Career Day will be Friday, December 12th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  If you are interested in participating, please complete the attached form or contact Ms. Thrall or Mr. Blocker in the Guidance Department
  
  
• The CLUBS are up! Click Here to check them out!
  
  
• The HUGHES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
  The HUGHES AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM is in full swing and will operate daily. Please remember that late bus service is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. Students who participate in the After-School Program on Tuesdays and Fridays, or until 6:00 p.m., must make prior arrangements to be picked up by their parents.
  
  
• "HUGHES NEWS" The September/October 2008 Issue
  The first issue of the Langston Hughes monthly newsletter, better known as the
  "Hughes News", is now available to view online. Please check it out. There will be an issue published online at the beginning of every month throughout the school year.
  
  
• PLEASE CHECK OUR "Important Information" PAGE.
  This page includes information that is pertinent to the coming school year. Please check it out from time to time.
  
  
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
  Judy Howard, the Director of Admissions for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will be at Hughes on Thursday, October 16, at 7 PM in the Lecture Hall.   All are invited to this meeting to learn about the school and the application process.

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