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October 19, 2023

from the ptsa president

October has been a very busy month for the PTSA! The PTSA Executive Committee met on Wed, Oct 4 to consider Appropriation and Professional Development requests from the faculty. We approved requests from the Performing Arts Department. As a result, I am happy to announce our support for this week’s Orchestra and Choir concerts, where we covered the cost of a videographer and professional accompanists, respectively. In addition, we supported the professional development of four teachers, who will be able to share with their students the knowledge they are obtaining from classes and conferences they are attending. The Academic Booster Committee also met this month and supported grant requests from the Biology Olympiad Club and the Robotics Club.

I want to thank the PTSA Hospitality Committee for hosting a wonderful Fall Luncheon last Friday. The decorations were festive and the food was delicious. The PTSA also wants to thank the parent volunteers who brought desserts and helped serve lunch to teachers, staff, and administrators, who were very appreciative.

Fall Luncheon: Thank you parents!

I also want to thank Kristen Thompson and Christina Murphy for getting everything ready for today’s Saxon Service. It was nice to see our students learning about service and contributing to our community, as well as meeting the parent volunteers who came out today to help.

Saxon Service

The annual Vision & Hearing Screenings are coming up next week and the PTSA is in dire need of volunteers to assist on Oct 24 and Oct 25. This volunteer opportunity requires only a couple of hours of your time. Sign up using this link. Training will be provided to all volunteers.

And mark your calendars for our General Membership Meeting next Wed, Oct 25 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. You will have a chance to hear from College and Career Counselor Karen Burke, as well as other members of the Student Services Department, who will explain the academic, social, and emotional resources available for our students. In addition, there will be a Q&A session with Principal Greer.

I hope to see you at next week’s meeting! Have a wonderful weekend.

~ Joy Hohenthaner, PTSA President

volunteers needed!

hearing & vision screenings: As children’s screen time increases – and the use of AirPods and other headphones also increases – their vision and hearing may be affected. Consider volunteering for the annual hearing and vision screenings of students in 10th grade, as well as new students, on Tues, Oct 24 and Wed, Oct 25. We are still in need of volunteers! We need 10 volunteers for each class period when the screening will occur. Sign up using this link.

Training will be provided to all volunteers. Contact Madonna Krawczyk with any questions at [email protected]

reflections deadline extended

The new deadline for the Reflections Contest is Nov 17. Be inspired by this year’s Reflections theme “I am Hopeful Because…” What are you hopeful about? Why are you hopeful?

Unleash your creative potential and compete at school, regional, state and national level. Explore, create and submit your original work of art by Nov 17. Choose one or more categories from Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography, Musical Composition or Special Arts.

For inspiration, watch the video of winning entries from last year here and see the full list of winners here.

For more info, students can talk to their English and/or Art teachers, view A Quick Guide - Reflections 2023, watch this video, scan the QR codes on the Reflections posters in the hallways or email [email protected].

langley college visits

Juniors and seniors, many colleges are visiting Langley this fall! This is a great way to learn more about colleges that interest you and ask questions of the school representatives.

Visits wrap up next week! Click here to view the colleges that will be on campus. The entire list of visits is posted in Naviance. Click on Colleges / College Visits to sign up.

Students are asked to register in Naviance for the visit, then pick up a pass outside of the Career Center and ask their teacher for permission to attend. All students must have a signed pass to attend.

Students must be juniors or seniors and visits are for students only.

new families forum

Is your family new to LHS? Did you relocate from another country, state, county or FCPS pyramid? Or from a private school/homeschool program?

Come join Director of Student Services Dr. Braden Peterson for a New Family Forum/Q&A on Student Services Resources. Meet the Student Services Department including counselors, social worker, school psychologist and career counselor on Thurs, Oct 26 from 9–10 am in the Lecture Hall. There will be a social coffee starting at 8:30 am.

RSVP to LHS Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at [email protected].

angp fundraiser

Join the Class of 2024 ANGP and Wreaths Across America to honor a veteran or first responder during the holidays. For $17, you can sponsor a wreath to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery or one of three other locations supported by Langley during National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec 16.

Every wreath purchased through the LHS ANGP sponsorship site raises money and honors veterans. Click here to order online by Nov 28. Wreaths are placed at Arlington National Cemetery or other cemetery of your choice on Dec 16, National Wreaths Across America Day!

Questions? Email Kristi Grgeta at [email protected].

join ptsa today

Check off another "to do"...

click below to join our team!

Membership must be renewed annually and PTSA dues are separate from Class Dues.

Uncertain if you have already joined the PTSA? Email [email protected].

Note: We are unable to return duplicate memberships and will classify them as donations.

Click here to Join and Donate

community convo with dr. reid

FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will meet with parents, students and other stakeholders in person at Madison HS on Tues, Oct 24, 6:30-7:30 pm (2500 James Madison Dr, Vienna, VA 22181). This event is one of the Superintendent Community Conversations series of meetings with all of the school pyramids. It provides an opportunity for Dr. Reid to hear from the community, and for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click here for more info and to register, or register directly here.

If you are unable to attend the Langley pyramid event, FCPS encourages you to attend another pyramid's event at your convenience. See the full list of Community Conversations events here.

saxons did you know...

... National Drug Take Back Day is Sat, Oct 28.

Visit Langley's Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Kelly Rankin at Tysons Emergency from 10 am to 2 pm (8240 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182).

sports notes

football youth night: The Varsity game starts at 7 pm vs. McLean on Nov 3. Kids get in free – wear your jersey! Pre-game fun starts at 6 pm.

Door prizes! Raffle and Giveaways! Run on the field with the team! See details in the flyer here.

winter sports tryouts: Winter 2023 sports tryouts begin on Mon, Nov 6. If your child is interested in participating in winter sports, the following must be completed prior to trying out for a team:

● Register your athlete on the FCPS Athlete Registration website. Registration must be done each year. Click here to register your child.

● Complete a physical after May 1, 2023. The physical must be done on the official VHSL form that can be found here. Send completed VHSL forms to [email protected].

● Check each respective team's site on the Langley Sports website for tryout info.

class notes

Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.

senior yearbook ads correction: Parents, the deadline to purchase an ad for your senior in the yearbook is this Sat, Oct 21, not Oct 31. Click here to purchase a senior ad for the yearbook. Reference order number 4159 (Langley HS) and don’t forget to buy a yearbook while you’re there!

senior graduation dues: Senior graduation dues are required of all seniors. The funds will be used to pay for your student's cap and gown, and to offset the cost of graduation and related expenses. Click here to submit payment.

Parents, we need your help to distribute donuts to the junior class on Mon, Oct 23 from 10:15-11:15 am.

student opps

fall festival: Great Falls ES holds their Fall Festival on Sat, Oct 21 from 12-3 pm. We are looking for student volunteers to run the different stations and activities. Verified service hours available! Sign up here.

become a youth ambassador: The McLean Community Center (MCC) seeks district teens to serve as liaisons between their classmates and the MCC Governing Board.

Youth ambassadors act as liaisons between community youth and the two youth members of the MCC Governing Board. They collect and share the feedback and ideas of local high school students in Dranesville Small District 1A with MCC's board and staff with the goal to strengthen MCC services and programs for that age group.

Youth ambassadors must live within the tax district, be in high school (grades 9-12) and attend either McLean or Langley high schools. Click here for more info. Applications are due by Fri, Nov 3.

support spinal cord injury programs: Great Falls Youth Rugby is hosting it’s 9th Annual MedStar National Rehab Hospital tournament on Sun, Nov 19. The whole-day tournament features over 18 clubs from VA, MD and DC; and over 41 teams from U6 through High School.

To date, Great Falls Youth Rugby has donated over $15,000 to the Adaptive Sport Program at MedStar. We are seeking Langley volunteers to help out with the set up and running of this tournament. Saturday will be setup; Sunday more setup, keeping the tournament running smoothly, and breaking down and clean-up afterwards.

More info about the tournament and MedStar can be found here. To sign up to volunteer please go here.

Great Falls Youth Rugby is a 501c3 non-profit and verified service hours will be given.

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