It’s hard to believe, but the first quarter wraps up tomorrow
. The start of the school year can be an adjustment for students, but by November, most have settled into a routine and are comfortable with their courses.
If your child is struggling in a class
, encourage them to seek academic support from their teachers during
Saxon time
or before or after school. Langley also has a wonderful
program of in-school peer tutoring
. Teachers and counselors can direct your student to this outstanding resource.
Looking ahead,
Wed, Nov 13, 9:30 am
is our
next PTSA meeting
in the
Lecture Hall
. Enter through Door 9 for easy access.
Kelly Rankin
, Langley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, will share the latest findings from the
FCPS Youth Survey
and we’ll hear updates from the PTSA and about the latest happenings at LHS.
Can't make it? No worries!
Remote access
will be available through this
link
. Mark your calendars and I hope you can join us!
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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distracted driving experiences
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Last week,
Langley students were reminded of the
dangers of distracted driving
through daily videos and a program during lunches on Friday, which allowed them to experience the
possible consequences of distracted driving
using virtual reality goggles and a simulator.
Students talked with experts from
INOVA Fairfax, AT&T, State Farm
and the
DEA
about distracted driving. They learned that distracted driving not only includes driving while texting, but also can include
driving with passengers, listening to the radio, and eating or drinking while driving
-- anything that takes your mind and eyes off the road!
Officers from the McLean District of FCPD
reinforced these conversations in stops as the students drove from the parking lot at the end of the day.
Many thanks to Santini’s of McLean
for coupons for free fries for the students who stopped and spoke with the officers, as well as our community partners who made the program possible.
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We all know
that the recent renovations at Langley are exceptional and enjoyed by all, but in addition, LHS has been recognized with the County's
2019 James M. Scott Exceptional Design Merit Award
. The award, established in 1984, recognizes achievement in the total design of a building and its site. The
renovations incorporated student feedback
into the design while also emphasizing
innovation
and
environmental sustainability.
Construction was completed last year after four year’s duration. A re-opening ceremony is being planned for later this year. Stay tuned for details!
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Do you like rhythmic movement or dance and choreography?
Are you looking for a great activity over the winter? Look into
the
Langley Winter Guard team!
The team, which is
open to guys and girls,
performs choreographed
dance and movement routines while spinning and tossing rifles, sabres and flags and dressed in thematic costumes.
Practices start in November
and the team performs in
competitions in February through April.
Tryouts
are next
Thurs, Nov 7, 3:15 pm
and
Fri, Nov 8, 3:15 pm
in
Langley Hall
.
Beginners welcome!
Questions? Contact
Coach Kira Gaylik
at
kmparkin@fcps.edu
.
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Vision and hearing screenings
will be given to all sophomores and new students next week and
Langley’s health clinic needs many more volunteers
to help conduct the screenings.
Time slots are available in the
mornings
and
afternoons
for next
Thurs, Nov 7
and
Fri, Nov 8
.
Come meet other parents and Langley staff, enjoy some coffee and help out our health staff! Click
here
to sign up. Thank you for your help!
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Langley parents and students, looking for a summer trip?
Visit must-see locations across the pond! Join a group of 30 LHS travelers on the
Langley UK Castles and Crowns Trip
to England and Scotland next
June 16-24, 2020
. Over the nine days, you'll explore historic and cultural sites in
London, Oxford, Edinburgh
and others along the route. This fabulous trip, organized by
FCPS and World Strides
Company,
will be led by experienced Langley history teachers, and students may earn three college prep credits. Full details are found in this
flyer
and on the trip
website
.
Interested?
Contact
Christine McComma
s at
csmccommas@fcps.edu
and attend the
parent interest meeting
on
Nov 14 at 10 am in the Lecture Hall
.
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Support the LHS Orchestra and get a jump on the holidays!
The orchestra is continuing its tradition of selling
White House Christmas Ornaments.
The White House Historical Association’s official 2019 ornament
honors
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
and symbolizes his commitment to innovation.
Ornaments are $25.
To purchase, mail a check payable to Langley Orchestra Society to
Becky Fulton
, 6772 Baron Road; Mclean, VA 22101. Click
here
for the order form. The ornaments will be personally delivered to you.
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Help the PTSA by
contributing raffle prizes
for teacher and staff members! If you’re ordering ornaments from the Langley orchestra, why not order one more and donate it towards the teacher and staff raffle? The raffle is a great way to let our LHS staff know how much we appreciate their work with our students.
There are many ways to contribute!
You can donate an “experience,” such as
tickets
to an event that you can’t use, or perhaps pick up a
gift
card
and contribute that to the raffle. Contact
Annette Bellino
at
annette.bellino@verizon.net
with any donations. A receipt can be provided upon request.
Thank you for your continued support of our teachers, staff and PTSA!
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ice hockey:
Season Opener!
As fall sports wind down, the Langley varsity
ice hockey team returns
to the ice on
Fri, Nov 1
with a
7:55 pm
game at
Reston Skatequest
. Come cheer on the defending
NVSHL Champions
as they battle
South Lakes HS
.
Make it a full evening with game night
dinner specials at Taco Zocalo
for your Saxon students --
buy 2 tacos, get 1 free!
(Student ID required; max 6 tacos per person; located across Sunset Hills Drive from Skatequest.)
Game attendance is always free
, so come show your Saxon Spirit. Follow the team on Twitter (@LHS_Ice_Hockey) and Instagram (@langley_ice_hockey) for news and updates all season long.
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winter sports tryouts: Hoops, gymnastics, swim/dive, indoor track and wrestling
-- it all starts soon!
Langley winter sports tryouts begin Mon, Nov 11.
Before tryouts, students need to submit their
VHSL Physical Exam
and
Emergency Care
forms to the Student Activities Office and must complete the
online concussion program
with a parent. Click
here
for more info.
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Sophomores and juniors, don't forget to register
for the
mock ACT
on
Sat, Nov 16 at 9 am
and the
mock SAT
on
Sat, Nov 23 at 9 am.
The
Langley Academic Boosters
and
Educational Connections, Inc.
are hosting these opportunities to take full-length practice tests at Langley, complete with a
score report
afterwards.
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… The
FDA announced
that,
for the first time, it has authorized the marketing of products through the
modified risk tobacco product pathway
. The authorizations are for eight Swedish Match USA, Inc. snus smokeless tobacco products sold under the “General” brand name. The
press release
also states, “In an effort to help prevent youth access and exposure, the agency has also placed
stringent advertising and promotion restrictions
on the products, including a requirement to restrict advertising to adults. The decision permits the eight General brand snus smokeless tobacco products to be sold in the U.S. with a modified risk claim, it does not mean these products are safe or FDA approved.”
Parents should be aware
of what this product looks like - click
here
.
Other forms of smokeless tobacco have been linked to
oral cancers
, including cancer of the mouth, throat, cheek, gums, lips or tongue. The
Mayo Clinic
website
includes more information about smokeless tobacco risks.
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Do you have an old car taking up space in your garage?
Have the tires gone flat on the panel station wagon in the driveway? Let Langley's fundraising partners help you
lock in your tax-deductible donation for that car, motorcycle or airplane before the end of the year
, all while helping support the Langley PTSA.
There are three simple steps and you only have to complete one short form. Click
here
to find out how to get someone else to haul that vehicle away, free of charge!
Ready to take it up a notch?
Channel your inner Marie Kondo and help your neighbors or parents rid themselves of their unwanted vehicles. By following the easy
steps in the link above,
Langley PTSA benefits from all vehicle donations.
The car doesn't even have to be in working condition!
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edison academy career fair
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Edison Academy
hosts the
Apprenticeships
and
Skilled Workforce Career Fair
on
Thurs, Nov 7, 11 am-1:30 pm at Edison Academy,
5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA. Fairfax County
high school students
,
recent graduates
and their parents
are invited to attend this free event to meet business, education and industry leaders from Northern Virginia who offer
skilled workforce employment, education, training and apprenticeship programs
in in-demand skilled career fields. Get more information and register for the Career Fair
here
.
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We welcome your eNews submissions!
Langley eNews depends on parents, students, teachers, administrators, coaches and other members of the Langley community to send write-ups and photos of their news.
If you want to see it in eNews, send it in!
Submissions
are due by
noon on Tuesdays
for publication on Thursday afternoon.
Send articles or announcements
(up to about 150 words) along with any
photos
,
graphics
or
links
to
enewslangley@gmail.com
.
PTSA volunteers edit submissions for style and length. All news should pertain to LHS, FCPS or PTSA. No business advertisements.
Detailed guidelines are
here
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Nov 1: End of 1st Quarter
Nov 4: No School
Nov 5: No School
Nov 7:
Apprenticeships
and
Skilled Workforce Career Fair, Edison Academy
Nov 11: Winter Sports Tryouts Begin
Nov 12: Band Concert, 7 pm
Nov 13: PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9:30 am
Nov 16: Mock ACT, 9 am
Nov 18: Driver's Ed Meeting, 6:30 pm.
Doors close promptly!
Nov 20: Saxon Service
Nov 23: Mock SAT, 9 am
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Langley PTSA eNews Editors
Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Amy Prewett, Jane Riddle
Amy P
The
Langley eNews
is published by PTSA volunteers and includes news that pertains to LHS, PTSA and FCPS.
Any opinions expressed herein are those of the submitter and not necessarily those of LHS, PTSA or FCPS.
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