Saxon Service is back at Langley!
Langley is the only high school with a
service-learning program embedded in our curriculum
. LHS is committed to promoting service, believing it builds a sense of community and promotes self-esteem while making meaningful contributions to others.
Saxon Service occurs eight times over the year
—
Sept 25, Oct 30, Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 25 and Apr 29
.
Fifteen activities
will be available at our
first Saxon Service next Wednesday
, including making sandwiches and blankets for the homeless, sorting old crayons to make new crayons for pediatric patients, knitting and crocheting blankets for young mothers and more!
Encourage your student to participate
and earn service hours toward their service learning cord.
Want to show your service commitment by volunteering for Saxon Service?
Adult volunteers are needed
from
8:30 am-10:30 am
. Please contact
Betsy Shomaker
at
enshomaker@fcps.edu
if interested.
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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The Crayon Initiative
is the spotlight activity at
Saxon Service
next week. Based in California, the Crayon Initiative collects used crayons, melts them down, creates new ones and distributes them to pediatric hospitals.
Last year, Langley collected 300 pounds of used crayons
and sorted and packaged them for shipment. That translated to about
1,500 new 8-crayon packets
for sick children! Click
here
to watch a video about the Crayon Initiative.
Students need a pass for Saxon Service.
Students, sign up with the QR code
link
using your FCPS Schools email address or
go to Student Services in advance. See you next Wednesday!
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Participating in Saxon Service next week?
To
ensure your service hours are counted
, log into
x2Vol
from your
Naviance
page. Saxon Service is listed on the
My Opportunities
link — click the date you participated and a verification request is automatically sent. Questions? Contact
Betsy Shomaker
at
enshomaker@fcps.edu
or 703-287-2723.
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Get your tickets!
Let's Glow Crazy!
Homecoming Dance tickets
are on sale during lunch in the Cafeteria this week and next.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door
. Tickets must be presented to enter the dance.
Bringing a
guest from another school?
Pick up a guest form at the ticket table. The dance is
Sat, Sept 28, 8:30 pm-10:30 pm
in the
Main Gym
.
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Get ready for Spirit Week
all next week, starting
Mon, Sept 23
!
The theme is Country
, so dress the part!
- Mon - Country Club/Preppy Day
- Tues - Tour the Country/Tacky Tourist Day
- Wed - Country Western/Cowboy Day
- Thurs - This Country/USA Day
- Fri - Saxon Country Day!
Wear your class t-shirts
and come out to the stadium for the
football game Fri at 7 pm!
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get your copy of the LHS directory
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Have you joined the PTSA this year?
Don’t wait —
join by Oct 1
in order to reserve your
print copy of the 2019-20 Student Directory
. We can’t guarantee printed directories for members who join after that date.
In addition to this important resource, your membership and donation supports innovative teaching development, cutting-edge technology, special programs and extra materials that enhance your child's education.
Click
here
to join and donate online, or send a check written to Langley PTSA and this
form
to Langley HS, Attn PTSA Membership, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101.
Thanks for your support!
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Juniors and seniors
, want to join the
National Honor Society
? Applications are
due Sat, Sept 28
. Log into your school Google accounts to access and submit the application. You’ll need the NHS Google Classroom code
lwwttdv.
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act and sat practice tests
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There’s still time
to sign up for a
practice ACT this Saturday
! The
Langley Academic Boosters
and
Educational Connections, Inc.
is hosting a
mock ACT
and
SAT
at
Langley
in a real-test environment, with score reports available afterwards.
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Is your student
ready for the PSAT?
All
sophomore and juniors
will take the PSAT on
Wed, Oct 16
. Click
here
for important info about the PSAT process.
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youth volleyball night:
Save the date! All youth
wearing a volleyball team jersey or t-shirt
get
free admission
to the home game on
Thurs, Oct 3, 7 pm
. There will be t-shirt giveaways, door prizes (including a free registration to the Langley volleyball summer camp) and a serving contest. Click the
flyer
for more info. Saxons, come out and cheer on our volleyball team!
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dig pink:
Last weekend, our Saxons volleyball team hosted a
DIG Pink tournament
with
Robinson HS
to raise money for the
Side-Out Foundation
. Click
here
to help the team meet its goal!
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Parents and students, is baking a favorite past time?
Please share your talents for our PTSA teacher appreciation events!
Our teachers love
home baked goodies
. The first teacher luncheon is
Fri, Oct 4
. If you would like to help for the event (or later in the year), contact
Karen Doody
at
kdoody418@gmail.com
.
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CauseNetwork
is a new kind of marketplace where
up to 10 percent of purchases
support Langley HS students and staff. There are over 1,000 participating stores, including many of the brands you know and love.
Click
here
for instructions how to join.
Parents, take a moment to
link your Harris Teeter grocery card
to effortlessly raise funds for Langley!
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…
"This ain't your mother's marijuana,”
warns the U.S. Surgeon General in an updated advisory on the
dangers of higher potency marijuana
. Recent increases in access to marijuana and in its potency, along with misperceptions of safety of
marijuana endanger our nations youth. Click
here
for the advisory.
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See our class
webpage
for
College Night info and handouts
, graduation-related dates, Langley Leap, senior yearbook ads and more!
Save the date
for our first
Senior Parent Forum
on
Thurs, Oct 10, 9:30-11 am
in the
Lecture Hall + Remote Access
. Come or tune in to learn what all of this means.
Spirit Week
is next week, culminating Friday with the
pep rally, senior picture, and Senior Picnic
. We ordered class t-shirts for all seniors!
Pick up your shirts
in the Cafeteria during lunches next week and make sure to
wear your class t-shirt
on
Fri, Sept 27
for our class picture.
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Our Freshman Class Dinner
is fast approaching and all parents and students are welcome! The dinner is next
Tues, Sept 24, 6:30 pm-8 pm
in the
Cafeteria
. This is a great chance to get to know other freshmen families and meet key LHS staff. Tickets are $20 per person.
RSVP and get tickets by tomorrow, Fri, Sept 20
at
MySchoolBucks.com
.
Have you
paid your class dues?
Freshman class dues are $35 and go toward your class t‐shirts, Spirit Week activities, Freshman Parent Forums and student treat days. Please pay at
MySchoolBucks.com
.
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nutrition, health & performance
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Parents and students are invited
to a talk,
Fueling for Prevention & Performance,
by
David Phillips, MD on
Mon, Sept 23, 7:30 pm in the
Langley Auditorium.
Dr. Phillips is a Harvard graduate, an All-American athlete and is board-certified in emergency medicine. It was during his time in the ER that Dr. Phillips realized that
many diseases are preventable with lifestyle changes. Coupling his academic knowledge and athletic background, Dr. Phillips shifted his focus to preventive medicine, writing numerous articles and speaking on the role of nutrition in health and athletic performance.
Click
here for info and to register. (No-cost registration is to ensure sufficient seating.)
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Come out and
join the McLean 5K Fun Run!
The run, which benefits the
McLean Community Foundation
, is
Sat, Oct 5, 8 am
and starts from the
McLean Square Shopping Center
(6631 Old Dominion Dr). Walkers, strollers and friendly pets are welcome too! Click
here
to register and
here
to view the flyer.
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Sept 21: Practice ACT
Sept 23: Fueling for Prevention & Performance, 7:30 pm
Sept 24: Freshman Class Dinner, 6:30 pm
Sept 25: Field Hockey Youth Night
Sept 23: School Board Candidate Forum, 7 pm, FFX County Gov't Center
Sept 25: School Board Candidate Forum, 7:30 pm, Forestville ES
Sept 23-27: Spirit Week
Sept 28: Homecoming
Sept 28: Practice SAT
Oct 3: Sophomore Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 4: Powderpuff Football Game
Oct 7: LHS Financial Aid Night, 6:30 pm
Oct 10: Senior Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 10: Softball Interest Meeting, 3 pm
Oct 16: PSAT, Sophmores and Juniors
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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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