Interested in hearing about what’s happening within Langley, the PTSA and FCPS? Circle Wed, Mar 9 on your calendar! Join us in the Lecture Hall at 9 am for the Principal Coffee Q & A Session with Principal Greer. At 9:30 am, we will commence our PTSA General Membership Meeting and introduce our slate of officers for the 2022-2023 school year. As an added bonus, Dranesville District School Board Representative Elaine Tholen will be our guest speaker. She will address the proposed FY2023 budget, the superintendent search, the Capital Improvement Program and more. Want Ms. Tholen to answer your questions? Click here to submit them by Sun, Mar 6.
Interesting and informative events continue throughout March, including Senior Ethics Day, the DIVERSEartLANGLEY exhibit, a college admissions discussion with author Jeff Selingo, the PTSA’s Family Network Committee’s Book Club and ANGP’s Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair. There is truly something for everyone! Please read on for more details about attending these events – as well as opportunities to volunteer – throughout the month.
~ Clare Bradshaw, PTSA President
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ptsa general membership meeting & principal coffee |
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The next PTSA General Membership Meeting & Principal Coffee will be held on Wed, Mar 9 at 9 am in the LHS Lecture Hall and via Zoom. All are encouraged to attend. As noted above, the guest speaker will be Dranesville District School Board Representative Elaine Tholen. For those who would like to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be posted on the PTSA homepage prior to the start of the meeting.
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We need underclassman parents! The Ethics Day Committee needs your help to facilitate an all-day program on Wed, Mar 16, 8:15 am – 2:30 pm at McLean Bible Church for almost 500 seniors! If you are a parent of an underclassman, please consider volunteering for this rewarding event (friends and neighbors welcome!), no experience needed.
Ethics Day encourages seniors to determine their own ethical framework and equips them with decision-making tools they can use in life after high school when confronting ethical dilemmas. Speakers present situations in three different modules and the volunteers encourage dialogue among the seniors in small-group table discussions.
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There’s still time to join our Langley PTSA team for the 2022-23 school year! Click here to read more about the various chair positions for our committees and/or to receive more information from the PTSA Nominating Committee. Questions? Contact Kristen Simko at Kristen.simko@gmail.com.
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destress with furry friends |
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Looking for a furry way to reduce stress? Stop by the Amphitheater this Mon, Mar 7 during A & B lunches to pet a visiting therapy dog!
Therapy dogs will visit Langley once a month this school year through May 2022. Their next visit is Apr 18. Click here for the flyer and all the upcoming dates!
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Students, is there something you’d like to ask FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand? Mark your calendars for Mar 9 at 7 pm, when the McLean Citizens Association Education Committee will host a night to meet with Dr. Brabrand. This event is currently scheduled to be in-person at the McLean Community Center and registration is not required. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions of education policy. Come with your questions!
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drop everything and read event |
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On Thurs, Mar 10, Langley HS will participate in “Drop Everything And Read” (also known as DEAR) during our Advisory period. The Langley HS community (adults and students) will turn off our screens and read for 25 minutes. Talk to your student about what they plan to read, and remind them to bring anything to read on Mar 10 – a magazine, newspaper, novel, graphic novel, even books for school – as long as it’s not on a screen.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join us on Mar 10 at 9:55 am … and Drop Everything And Read!
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March is Youth Art Month! Mark your calendars for Mar 2-14 (Langley Pyramid) and Mar 17-28 (McLean Pyramid) as McLean Project for the Arts celebrates youth art in McLean with our annual Youth Art Shows. Join us as we recognize the work of Fairfax County Public School elementary, middle and high school students. MPA’s exhibition galleries and art studio are located in the McLean Community Center. Click here for more information and gallery hours.
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Langley students are invited to get creative for an upcoming art exhibit: DIVERSEartLANGLEY, sponsored by the Langley PTSA committee on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
You don’t have to be taking an art class to enter: we’re accepting art submissions from anyone with an idea to express. Submissions can be in any of the eight art forms: painting/drawing, sculpture, literature (short stories) music, dance, theater/cinema, architecture, and photography. Artwork should answer any (or all) of these questions:
Diversity: What does diversity look like in my community?
Equity: What does equity mean to me?
Inclusion: Are you able to be your authentic self and still be safe and accepted?
Submissions are due Fri, Mar 18 and the exhibit will be held Thurs, Mar 24, beginning at 6 pm. Prizes will be awarded to top three submissions. For details, see the flyer here or go to the PTSA website.
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The cafeteria staff enjoyed a bountiful brunch on Tues, Feb 22, and the custodians sat down for a Mookie’s BBQ spread on Thurs, Feb 24. Thanks so much for everything you do!
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Langley’s Girl Up Club supports Girl Up, a global organization that advocates and supports girls in need, domestically and internationally. The co-presidents, Nava Berwick and Anupriya Roy, are organizing an International Day fundraiser on Sun, Mar 20 from 1-4 pm in the Cafeteria. The goal is to raise funds to purchase menstrual products and much-needed health supplies for the women and girls’ aid organizations BRAWS and Days for Girls.
Bring a cultural food dish to share and enjoy a fun cultural talent show featuring Langley students. We would love all families in the Langley community to attend and donate what they can.
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college admissions discussion |
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Author Jeff Selingo returns to Langley on Mon, Mar 21 at 7 pm in the Auditorium to discuss his book Who Gets In and Why. This bestseller is filled with insights gleaned from Jeff’s year in the trenches with college admissions directors and includes research done at Langley! Join us for a discussion on topics such as the test-optional choice, applying early decision and creating a balanced list for college apps.
This is currently planned as an in-person event. All LHS families and staff are welcome.
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join langley's book talk! |
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Looking for your next great read? In anticipation of best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims' visit to McLean in April to present the talk Throw out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids, the Family Network committee will host a Langley parent book club on Julie's most-acclaimed book, How to Raise an Adult, on Mar 23, 11 am, in the Lecture Hall. School Psychologist Anna Davis and School Social Worker Catherine Kennedy will facilitate the discussion and share their thoughts on the aspects of the book that are especially relevant to Langley families. Click here to purchase the book from Amazon.
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angp yard sale/craft market |
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Bring your treasures to sell and benefit the Class of 2022 All-Night Grad Party (ANGP)! Rent a space and become one of 70 vendors at the Langley Community Spring Outdoor Yard Sale & Craft Fair on Sun, Mar 27 from 8 am – 2 pm at LHS. The standard selling space (2 parking spaces) is $30. Larger spaces are available. Vendors must provide their own tables, display racks, and tents/covering. Register online here!
This community event provides local businesses, community artists, and those with yard sale items a venue to display and sell their items. Langley clubs, organizations, and teams are encouraged to use this event to fundraise for themselves. Vendor fees and individual donations go towards helping the Langley Class of 2022 ANGP, while participating vendors keep all profits they earn.
Many volunteers will be needed on the day of the event. Community service hours will be offered. More on this soon! General admittance is free to the public. ANGP2022 has added a bake sale and 50/50 raffle to the event.
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Registration is open for a summer session of the required FCPS Economics and Personal Finance course. Sessions run Apr 18 – Jun 17 or Jun 27 – Jul 29. Many Langley students take this self-directed, pass/fail, online format in order to free up an elective period at LHS. The course is accessed through Schoology and includes 14 interactive modules, 140 exit tickets and a final exam. Click here for more info and to register.
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Parents, are you interested in sharing your profession with students to help advise them on a career they may wish to pursue? Then consider presenting at the virtual Career Connections event this April. Sessions on Business, Government, and Medical related professions will be held on Wed, Apr 13 while sessions on Science & Tech, Arts, and Communications will be held on Tues, Apr 19. Both sessions will be held from 10:30-11:10 am. If you are interested or want more information, please contact us at LHSCareerConnections@gmail.com by Thurs, Mar 17.
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Seeking a School Health Aide at Langley HS! Do you like working with students? Are you interested in working 35 hours/week with pay and benefits in the Langley Health Room with winter, spring, and summer breaks off? If you, or someone you know may be interested, apply at this link.
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Is your child missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost and found collection. Please have your child stop by the lost and found bins located in the Cafeteria.
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Editor’s Note: last week’s Staff Spotlight on Social Studies teacher Pamela Konde was written by Saxon Scope Reporter Eesha Somasundar. Click here to read the full article in last week's edition of eNews.
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hockey: 2022 NVSHL Virginia State Champions! Congratulations to the Langley Varsity Ice Hockey team for a dramatic 2-1 victory over Briar Woods last Friday to win the state championship title. Playing in front of a packed crowd at Ashburn, the Falcons scored their one and only goal in the first period. Kam Khazai tied the game for Langley on a power play in the second period. The game remained tied throughout the third period until Noah Scheinerman took advantage of another Langley power play and scored the game-winning goal with 6 minutes left. Langley goalie Harrison Smith did a great job on defense, blocking 26 of Briar Wood's 27 shots.
To get into the championship game, the Saxons had to beat Flint Hill, Stone Bridge, and Broad Run before facing Briar Woods. This is Langley hockey’s second state championship; both wins have been against Briar Woods. The Saxons won their first title in 2019, when the current seniors were freshmen. Read the Washington Post write up of the game here.
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spring sport yard signs: Yard signs for spring sports are available now! Please support Langley Athletic boosters and your spring athlete and purchase a limited time yard sign for only $40 each. Prices increase Mar 8, so don't delay! Click here to order today.
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covid protocols for student athletes: FCPS highly encourages all student athletes to be vaccinated for the spring athletic season, where all sports are held outside. During the spring athletic season, unvaccinated student athletes will not be required to participate in weekly surveillance testing but will be required to follow all CDC protocols pertaining to isolation and quarantine for COVID positive persons and close contacts.
Students who are unvaccinated and exposed to the virus as close contacts or become positive will miss both their sporting activities and valuable learning time in the classroom as they will need to follow the protocols for quarantine and isolation as outlined by the CDC.
Questions? Contact the FCPS Office of Student Activities and Athletics at FCPSSAAP@fcps.edu.
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Matt James, Ph.D from Psychology Today, writes, “Many of us know that forgiveness is a good thing. It frees us from bitterness and anger, two difficult emotions that can disrupt our physical health and hold us back. Often we’re consistent about forgiving others, but forgiving ourselves is more difficult.” Here is the article to explain why self-forgiveness can be difficult.
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Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.
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bakers wanted: Calling all bakers! The Class of 2022 ANGP is holding a bake sale during the Langley HS Community Spring Outdoor Yard Sale and Craft Fair, and we would like you to contribute baked goods. Click here to sign up. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2022 ANGP. Questions? Contact Karen Deardorff at jkdeardorff@gmail.com.
mandatory grad fee: The mandatory graduation fee of $50 has been set by the school and is payable in MySchoolBucks as “Class of 2022 Senior Dues.” If this fee is not paid, it will be listed as an obligation towards the end of the year. Students will not receive their cap, gown, or graduation tickets until it is paid.
photos needed for senior slideshow: Please submit photos of your senior or groups of seniors here or email them to langley2022.photos@gmail.com. Photos are requested from this year as well as freshman, sophomore and junior years. Group photos should include only Langley seniors (but we are flexible). Questions? Contact Melissa Schwartz at mcschwartz@hotmail.com.
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donations needed: Donate to the Junior Class, via the Class Donation icon on MySchoolBucks, to help us meet our fundraising goals. These funds are used for Treat Days to offset Senior Year expenses and ANGP. Due to Covid restrictions, our class has not met its fundraising goals.
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college case studies: Save the date! College Case Studies Night will be held Thurs, Apr 14 at 7 pm. Our hope is to host this in-person!
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McLean's Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with The Potomac School, is excited to welcome best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims to town to present the talk Throw out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids on Apr 26, 7-9 pm at Temple Rodef Shalom in McLean. Registration is coming soon.
In the meantime, SCC is hosting a virtual parent book club at noon on Fri, Mar 18 to discuss Ms. Lythcott-Haims’ highly-acclaimed book How to Raise an Adult.
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student essay program: NOVA District PTA is pleased to announce our 2022 NOVA District PTA Student Essay Program (previously called District Citizenship Essay). This year's theme is, Tell Us Your Story - a look at how the past couple of years during the pandemic has had an impact on your life (i.e. education, family, community, after school activities).
K-12 students presently enrolled in NOVA District's footprint (Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church City, and City of Fairfax) are eligible. Click here for more info and to submit an application before Mar 15.
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service hours: Spring Hill ES needs Fun Fair volunteers! Are you a student who needs volunteer hours? Do you remember all of the fun of going to Fun Fair in elementary school? Volunteers are needed to help set up the day before, run games/activities, and break down after the event. We will provide the verification you need to earn your service hours. We can’t make Fun Fair a success without your help!
We need volunteers for set up on Fri, Mar 18 from 4–6pm and Sat, Mar 19 for the Fun Fair event from 10am–4pm. Click here to sign up. Questions? Contact springhillptofunfair@gmail.com.
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mcc call for youth candidates: Want to be a leader? Want to earn valuable community service and outreach experience? Run for a seat on the McLean Community Center governing board! MCC is looking for high school students who wish to serve the community by playing a leading role in helping to carry out MCC's goals.
The board includes two youth seats, one each from LHS and McLean HS, and youth members serve a one-year term. Completed petition packets are due to MCC by Fri, Mar 11 at 5 pm. Requirements and info are on the MCC website.
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seeking student rep to the school board: Each year, FCPS students can apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student rep is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of FCPS students.
Students currently in grades 9-11 are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Applications are due by Wed, Mar 23. Click here for more information.
Langley senior Pranav Choudhary is the current student rep this 2021-22 school year!
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cte summer academy: Are you interested in coding, marketing, robotics or animal care? FCPS has an opportunity for students to explore these areas and many more through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy. Students in grades 7-11 can dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop new skills and explore future careers.
Space is limited! Registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled. Click here for more info and to register.
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masks are optional: The CDC recently released new guidance and metrics around COVID-19 in communities and schools. As a reminder, wearing masks became optional for all on Mar 1.
Masks are no longer required during low and medium COVID-19 community spread levels. Some students and staff may choose to continue to wear a mask for personal or health reasons and others may not. Families, please talk with your children about your expectations for their mask use at school and remind them to support their classmates and teachers’ choices.
Because community levels are low, masks are now optional on school buses and vans.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) no longer requires schools to contact trace individual COVID-19 cases. As a result, FCPS will no longer contact trace individual cases. Contact tracing will occur in FCPS if there is an outbreak in accordance with the VDH requirement. Families and staff will get a daily notification if a COVID-19 case has been reported to the school that day.
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health and safety guidance: With the evolution the pandemic, new and updated info, and changes Covid-19 guidance from the CDC, the FCPS Health and Safety Guidance Document is your source for the most up-to-date info.
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Mar 3: Two-Hour Early Release
Mar 3: Pre-Assessment Wind Symphony Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Mar 4: Student Holiday
Mar 9: PTSA General Membership Meeting & Principal Coffee Q&A, 9 am
Mar 10: Pre-Assessment Band Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Mar 15: Pre-Assessment Choral Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Mar 16: Senior Ethics Day, 8:15 am, McLean Bible Church
Mar 21: College Admissions Discussion with Jeff Selingo, 7 pm, Auditorium
Mar 23: Family Network Book Club, 11 am, Lecture Hall
Mar 27: ANGP Yard Sale & Craft Fair, 8 am - 2 pm
Mar 31: End of Third Quarter – Two Hour Early Release
Apr 1: Student Holiday
Apr 4-8: Spring Break
Apr 13: Career Connections, 10:30 am
Apr 14: Sophomore College Case Studies Night, 7 pm
Apr 19: Career Connections, 10:30 am
Apr 26: SCC Discussion with Julie Lythcott-Haims, 7 pm, Temple Rodef Shalom
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Join the LHS PTSA! Click Here.
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LHS PTSA eNews Editors
Gary Coetzee, Ghida Damirji, Michelle Francis, Helen Miller and Amy Prewett
Stephanie Maxwell (Technical Advisor)
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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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