Plan on coming to Langley tonight!
The Safe Community Coalition and Langley are presenting a
free screening of
LIKE
at
7 pm
this evening in the
LHS Auditorium
.
LIKE
is a documentary about the
impact of social media
on our lives, and is aimed at both teens and parents. If your child is active on any kind of social media, this is a must see. The film will be followed by a
panel discussion featuring local experts
. Read below for more information.
If you’re the
parent of a ninth or tenth grader, ask them about
LIKE
-- they were treated to the film during school today. Juniors and seniors won’t have a chance to view the film in school, so I hope they can catch it this evening.
See you tonight!
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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Are you using technology or is technology using you?
What’s going on behind the screens?
Come watch the highly acclaimed documentary
LIKE
tonight,
Thurs, Oct 10 at 7 pm
in the
LHS Auditorium.
The compelling film explores the impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain.
LIKE
features experts from tech, medicine, mental health and education
,
and weaves in personal accounts from an array of social media consumers.
Following the screening,
Dr. Cliff Sussman
, a DC-area psychiatrist, will lead a discussion. The event is recommended for phone users of all ages!
Click
here
for the movie trailer and
here
for more info about the Safe Community Coalition. If you can’t make it tonight, the film is also being shown
Tues, Oct 15, 7 pm-8:30 pm
at
McLean HS
in its auditorium
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Attention, Senior Parents!
Congratulate your grad by purchasing an ad in their last Langley yearbook. Senior ads, often accompanied by a few favorite family photos and inspirational quotes, are a wonderful way to
honor your student.
Click
here
to submit an ad in the
Shire
. Need ideas? Click
here
for examples and details. The deadline is
THIS
Mon, Oct 14
, so don’t wait!
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It’s a great time to volunteer
at Langley! Each year, sophomores and new students receive vision and hearing screenings and
our school nurse needs help
to facilitate the screenings.
Volunteers are needed for
morning and afternoon slots
on
Thurs, Nov 7 and Fri, Nov 8
. Come meet other parents and Langley staff, enjoy some coffee and help our health staff! Click
here
to find a time that suits your schedule.
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senior regional orchestra:
Alyssa Kim, Gabriel Krieger, Olivia Lin
and
Fay Shuai
were selected last week among the hundreds who auditioned for this year’s
Northern Virginia Senior Regional Orchestra. The regional concert will be held at
Fauquier HS
in
Warrenton
on
Sat, Nov 9
.
Congrats, Saxons!
flute choir:
The Langley Flute Choir was selected to perform at the
Virginia Music Educators Association
annual conference this November in Hot Springs, VA. Langley’s flute choir, which is only in its second year, was chosen through competitive auditions of small ensembles from across Virginia.
Congratulations, Flute Choir!
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faculty appreciation lunch
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Langley faculty and staff
enjoyed a
delicious BBQ lunch
last week,
hosted by the PTSA and catered by Mookie’s BBQ
in Great Falls. The festive decorations and sunny weather added a perfect touch to the delicious fare. A
giant thank you
to
Clare Bradshaw
and
Langley’s PTSA Hospitality Committee
for coordinating such a great event in honor of our faculty and staff!
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Looking to get more involved
with the Langley community? If you are looking for a one-time event, or want more and have a few hours a week or a month, the
Langley PTSA has opportunities for you!
membership/fundraising:
We are seeking an additional person to help with membership and fundraising. You won’t be working alone — come join
Annette Bellino
, who has gotten the year off to a great start.
staff appreciation:
In addition to hosting faculty events, the Langley PTSA puts together events and tokens of appreciation for our incredible custodians, cafeteria workers and bus drivers.
Anastasia Karloutsos
chairs the Appreciation Committee and would love your help with any of these events.
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…
clinical psychologist
Adam Price
writes in
Psychology Today
about the complicated relationship and communication between parents and teens. Click
here
to read “Ten Mistakes Parents Should Never Make.” Being aware of these pitfalls will help avoid a fight or two, he adds.
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bands on the run
logo contest
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Calling all artists!
Can you design a logo? The Langley and Cooper
Bands on the Run 5K
is holding a contest for its annual logo. The
winner gets $50 and a t-shirt
with the logo to add to their art portfolio. Ideas should relate to running or movement and music or bands, with a pop of color and clean lines.
Entries are due by Oct 15
at midnight
, and must be in .jpeg and .pdf formats. Multiple entries per person are permitted (and encouraged)! Print this
flyer for important details and visit the band
website. Questions? Contact
mkunkemueller@gmail.com.
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Is your student
ready for the PSAT?
All
sophomores and juniors
will take the PSAT next
Wed, Oct 16
. Click
here
for important info about the PSAT process.
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Don’t forget
— the deadline for senior ads in the
Shire
is this
Mon, Oct 14!
Click
here
to create an ad and
here
for more
details, or visit our class
webpage
.
While you’re browsing photos over the long weekend, please take a moment to send your
Homecoming
group photos (or any
group pictures from band, theatre, choir or other activities
) for the Class of 2020. Email them to
lhs2020photos@gmail.com
. We cannot include your senior in the Senior Video if you don’t submit pictures!
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Each year, FCPS offers
high school students and parents
chances to meet with colleges and universities to share info and answer questions about their institutions. This year’s
College Fair and College Night
events are
Sun, Oct 20
and
Mon, Oct 21
. Representatives from nearly 400 colleges and universities are on hand at these events. College Night also features workshops related to the college admissions process. To register, click
here
.
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2019 FCPS College Fair
Fair Oaks Mall
Sun, Oct 20, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
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2019 FCPS College Night
Hayfield SS
Mon, Oct 21, 7pm-9 pm
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Oct 10: Softball Interest Meeting, 3 pm
Oct 14: Student Holiday
Oct 16: PSAT, Sophomores and Juniors,
12:55 pm Dismissal
Oct 20: College Fair, 7:30 pm, Fair Oaks Mall
Oct 21: College Night, 7 pm, Hayfield SS
Oct 22: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
Oct 23: Freshman Class Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 30: Saxon Service
Nov 13: PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9:30 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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