langley eNews

March 12, 2020

from the ptsa president

Thanks to all who attended yesterday's PTSA meeting. We were honored to have Elaine Tholen , our Dranesville District School Board Representative, as a guest speaker. Ms. Tholen filled us in on what's happened since assuming her role a few months ago, including sharing the highlights of her day shadowing a 10th grade Langley student . She also gave an update on the boundary review process and the county's coordination with the Fairfax County Health Department to develop a plan to address the coronavirus situation. For more information, visit the FCPS coronavirus webpage where you will find fact sheets , videos and other useful resources . Additional information also is available from the Fairfax County Health Department website and the CDC . The slate of next year's PTSA officers also was presented at the meeting. We're so excited to have such a wonderful and dedicated team of leaders for the '20-21 school year! The slate will be voted on at the final PTSA meeting of the year, on May 6 . See below for the new officers. ~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President

ptsa slate for '20-21

At yesterday's PTSA meeting, the nominating committee announced the proposed slate of officers for the 2020-2021 school year . Kitty Gonzalez will assume the role of President after serving as President Elect this year. Clare Bradshaw is nominated for President Elect and Heather Murphy Capps is nominated for 3rd Vice President Professional Development Funds (PDF). The remaining officers are currently in their roles and will serve a second term. The slate of officers will be voted on at the last PTSA meeting on May 6 .  President - Kitty Gonzalez President Elect - Clare Bradshaw 1st Vice President Membership - Annette Bellino 2nd Vice President Fundraising - Kristen Simko 3rd Vice President PDF - Heather Murphy Capps 4th Vice President Appropriations - Jamie Loving Recording Secretary - Jill Holloman Corresponding Secretary - Katie Connolly Treasurer - Lisa Givens

coronavirus news links

As the coronavirus situation changes rapidly, keep these links handy for the latest news: FCPS webpage for news on FCPS operating status and here for frequently asked questions. Fairfax County Health Department webpage for the latest on the situation in our region and health and safety tips. CDC website for background info on the virus as well as current health alerts and advisories. Image courtesy of the NIH, Credit: NIAID-RML.

what’s happening with the langley courtyards?

Over Spring Break, Wheat's Landscaping will transform our Langley courtyard from concrete and scrub grass into a nature-filled sanctuary. But we are only halfway to our target fundraising goal. Please don't wait! Your generous donation is needed now to turn the landscape vision into reality. The more raised over the next few weeks, the greener our courtyard will be.    To help, donate a leaf or two to the Langley Legacy Tree, the beautiful wall sculpture that is “growing” in the Langley lobby.

Choose your engraved message. Leaves make wonderful tributes to students, teachers, family and friends. Giving levels are copper leaf ($50), silver leaf ($100), gold leaf ($200), and acorn or bird ($500). With a $1,000+ donation, your family's name will be included on the Courtyard Benefactor Plaque , which will be installed next to the Tree.  Click on ptsalangley.org to donate your tree leaves/acorns/birds. Questions or suggestions? Email chrissielavin1@gmail.com .

join the bands on the run

Calling all runners and walkers! The 2nd Annual Bands on the Run 5K and Fun Walk is Sun, Apr 26 at 8 am! This event is open to the entire community and benefits the Langley HS and Cooper MS bands. Lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and run or walk with us! Stay afterwards and enjoy live DJ music, refreshments, door prizes and sponsors’ tables. Race registration is open and is $25. After March 31 it goes up to $35, so sign up now here ! View the Bands on the Run webpage for more info. A very special thank you and congratulations to Marieke Pernot , parent of our Langley band member Matt Knook , who won this year's race logo contest.

thank you to our initial sponsors! MAESTRO McLean Artisans Fine Cabinetry & Millwork FIRST CHAIR Case Design/Fred Home Improvement Commonwealth Psychological Assocs. Joy Design + Build Listrani's Italian Gourmet & Catering The Shively Team TTR Sotheby's Inter'l Realty Skill Builders, LLC ENSEMBLE PLAYER HBC Group at KW - Karen Briscoe/Lizzy Conroy Helen and Glenn Miller The Zaffuts Family  IN-KIND SPONSORS Bach2Rock Ballet Nova Bikes@Vienna Cheesecake Factory  Chick-fill-A at Tyson's West Costco Georgetown Learning Centers Great Falls Creamery James School of Dance Arts Nothing Bundt Cakes The Old Brogue/Katie's Coffee House Target Vienna Pet Spaw

dinner at el tio's

Dine in or take-out to support Langley Crew at El Tio Tex-Mex Grill (both the McLean and Great Falls locations) next Wed, Mar 18, 5-9 pm . El Tio will donate a percentage of all patron proceeds for that time period to the team. View the flyer here . See you there! For more info about Langley Crew, including the upcoming regatta season beginning Mar 21 , go to www.langleycrew.com .

flowers for mom

The Langley Baseball Program is holding its Annual Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser! These beautiful flowers are available in large pots or large hanging baskets and will be available for pickup right in time for Mother’s Day!  Please find a baseball player to order yours or contact Coach Sronce at jwsronce@fcps.edu . Plants are $50 each and checks should be made out to LHS Boosters . Orders will be taken until March 30.

show our appreciation

Langley is fortunate to have hard-working, dedicated teachers and staff who care for and challenge our students to be their best. Each year we honor the staff and show our appreciation by giving every staff member a $25 gift card at our staff appreciation luncheon . Over the next couple of weeks, we will be collecting contributions toward this effort. Donations can be made at each of the upcoming Class Forums or you can drop off a check, made payable to LHS PTSA , at the front desk. Thank you in advance for helping us honor our staff!

langley pyramid art show

The Langley Pyramid Art Show will be on display at the McLean Project for the Arts, McLean Community Center, Mar 19-Apr 1 . Join us for an opening reception on Mar 19, 4:30-6 pm . Artwork from students at Langley HS, Cooper MS and the Langley pyramid elementary schools will be on display. For more info, view the flyer here or go to mpaart.org .

langley ethics day

The Ethics Day Committee is asking for a few more adult volunteers for the 16th Annual Langley Ethics Day , an all-day event for our seniors next Tues, Mar 17 . In particular, table leader alternates are needed . Alternates can plan to arrive in the morning and enjoy some refreshments. If you’re not needed, your day is free after all! Click  here  for more info and to sign up. Questions? Contact Danica at danica.alink@hotmail.com or 469-744-7130.

6th grade ethics days

help langley pyramid students: There are two more ethics day workshops for 6th graders in the Langley and McLean pyramids coming up and the SCC could use our help. The workshops are on Mar 20 and Mar 27, 9 am-1 pm at Holy Trinity Church (850 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA).  Volunteers are needed to serve as table leaders for small group discussion. Experience isn’t needed and training is provided. High school volunteers are welcome! Click here to sign up. Questions? Email Maria Barnett at barnetthome@yahoo.com .

students lead 6th grade ethics days: Last week, five Leadership students served as table leaders at the Safe Community Coalition's 6th Grade Ethics Day . The seniors led Colvin Run ES and Kent Gardens ES students through programs on ethical decision-making . Many thanks to them for volunteering! Pictured left to right is Emma Norris, Samantha Lobsenz, Faith Skeen, Maureen Marron and Ashley Saxenian .

sports notes

volleyball camp:  Saxons, do you have younger siblings who like volleyball? Sign them up for camp! The Langley volleyball team is hosting a volleyball camp in the LHS gym from June 15-19, 9 am-2 pm for girls and guys ages 8-14 . Volleyball experience isn’t required — come join the fun! Click  here  for the flyer and here for more info or to register. Questions? Contact Coach Shifflett at susan.shifflett@fcps.edu or 703-287-2752.

saxons, did you know …

… the CDC reports that emergency department visits for e-cigarettes and vaping products are declining, after sharply increasing in August 2019 and peaking in September. Read more from the CDC here .

class notes

Read this section for class news and click the green class buttons to go to each class page for more details.

Graduation is less than three months away! Time is flying by so don't forget to purchase ANGP (All Night Grad Party) tickets for your senior!   Your student will not want to miss this event! Tickets are $85 until May 25 .   Visit our  ANGP page to buy tickets and to sign the parent-student authorization form . Not sure if you have purchased a ticket yet? Contact Kari Lervick at  klervick@yahoo.com . Send in your photos! We need your help to include every Langley senior in the Class of 2020 Senior Video ! If you have not submitted photos yet, please use this quarantine time to go through photos of your senior and friends from the last four years at Langley. Email your top five to lhs2020photos@gmail.com . Click here for photo tips and submission guidelines.

The junior class hosts its final Parent Forum on Fri, March 20, 9:30 am-11 am . Our guest speaker, Dr. Anita Auerbach, is a clinical psychologist who will offer practical tips for effectively communicating with teens and helping them manage any anxiety and/or stress . Learn about Dr. Auerbach here . For parents who can't join in person, we continue to offer the ability to listen to the presentation online through this link .

Join us for our next Sophomore Parent Forum on Tues, March 24, 9:30-11 am in the Lecture Hall . College and Career Center Specialist Hannah Wolff and Assessment Coach Jan Dabroski will present an overview of AP, ACT, SAT and subject tests. The program will explain the timing, scoring and logistics for the tests, how colleges use the tests in admissions, and what students should consider when choosing which tests to take . Please park at the back of school and enter through Door 9.

Our last Freshman Class Forum of this year is Tues, April 21 from 9:30 am-11 am in the LHS Lecture Hall . Topics for discussion include: ANGP, Drivers Ed, End of Year Schedule, Parent View/SIS, Naviance, and Family Connection Review.

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495 public hearing postponed

VDOT postponed its public hearing that was to be held tonight at LHS on the proposed design plans and findings regarding the extension of the 495 express lanes to the American Legion Bridge. The public hearing will be rescheduled. More details on the extension project are at 495NorthernExtension.org .

community opps

board slot for langley student:  Are you interested in government, business or leadership? The McLean Community Center (MCC) governing board includes two youth seats, serving one-year terms , one each from Langley HS and McLean HS. Click  here  for more details and a video. Candidate petitions must be returned to the MCC tomorrow , March 13, by 5 pm .

meet the super: Don't miss this opportunity for your school-age children to meet and ask questions of FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand and Dranesville District School Board Member Elaine Tholen on Mon, March 16, 6:30-8:30 pm at the McLean Community Center . Dr. Brabrand will discuss his priorities and FCPS challenges, with a focus on the issues and concerns of Great Falls and McLean area families. Students have priority in the Q&A session. There's no school for students on Monday, however the meeting is still scheduled to occur .

school board student rep: Each year, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student rep to the School Board. The student rep is not a member of the board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of FCPS. For more information, see FCPS Policy 1802.  Students in grades 9, 10 and 11 are eligible, and they don't need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Applications are here and are due March 24 .

fcps news

food and nutrition services director: FCPS has begun a search for a new Director of Food and Nutrition Services . All are invited to attend a meeting to identify the characteristics that FCPS seeks in the new director tonight , Mar 12, 7 pm in Room 1600 at the Gatehouse Administration Center (8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA).

safety tip line number is new: FCPS has an anonymous tip line and the number has changed. Call 571-423-2020, text TIP FCPS to 888-777 or submit online . Use the tip line to report school safety issues including threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, vandalism, weapons and gang activity as well as concerns about student wellness. Click here for info.

upcoming events

Mar 12: Band Concert (Jazz, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic), 7 pm Cancelled Mar 12: Public Hearing on 495 Express Lanes Extension, 6:30–8:30 pm  Postponed Mar 16: School Planning Day, No School New Mar 16: Open Forum with Superintendent & Dranesville Rep, 6:30 pm Mar 17: Senior Ethics Day Mar 18: Sophomore/Parent Drivers Ed Meeting, 6:30 pm Mar 19: Langley Pyramid Art Show Mar 21: Crew Team El Tio Dinner Fundraiser, 5-9 pm Mar 20: Junior Class Parent Forum, 9:30 am Mar 24: Sophomore Class Parent Forum, 9:30 am Mar 25: Saxon Service, 9:45 am Apr 6-10: Spring Break Apr 13: Teacher Workday – No School

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