Langley is fortunate to have many volunteers
who work together to coordinate numerous events and activities benefitting our students and staff.
At this time of year, the Langley PTSA begins planning for next year's programs.
There is a
wide range of volunteer activities available to suit different interests and time commitments.
Do you have an hour a quarter, an hour a month or an hour a week? Would you like to help inside LHS or from home? We can assist you in finding an opportunity that best fits your needs! Click
here
to review some of the PTSA’s activities, and contact
Annette Bellino
at
annette.bellino@verizon.net
or
Kris Simko
at
kristen.simko@gmail.com
to learn more about volunteering at Langley.
I also would like to take the opportunity to encourage you to
submit news, events and highlights regarding your student
to the
langley eNews
. The spring always brings notice of awards and accomplishments, particularly regarding seniors, and we want to recognize Langley students’ hard work!
Thank you for considering Langley’s volunteer opportunities. You won’t regret getting involved!
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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Saxon Studio’s production of
Lovesick, produced, directed and performed by the advanced drama class, premieres tomorrow,
Fri, Feb 21 at 7 pm. Come out and feel the love!
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Meet up at Langley this weekend!
Langley's winter dance,
Pardi Gras
, is this
Sat, Feb 22, 8-10 pm
in
Langley Hall
. Tickets are
$10
and are on sale during lunch this week and at the door
.
The dance is hosted by the Student Government Association and benefits the
Josh Anderson Foundation
. The foundation provides mental health education, resources and support to area teens. Come out on Saturday and support this foundation at the same time!
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They’re finally here!
The
Capitol Steps
are performing this
Sun, Feb 23
at
7 pm!
Why drive to DC when you can see this fabulous show in your own back yard?
Since forming in 1981, the Capitol Steps’ brand of bipartisan comedy has been satirizing politics and scandal for everyone’s amusement. No matter who holds office, there's always fresh material to keep Capitol Steps shows from becoming yesterday’s news.
They’re funny, clever and tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish.
The performance, benefitting the Class of 2020 All Night Grad Party, is in the
Langley Auditorium.
Doors open at 6:30 pm
and seating is general admission.
Tickets are $37
—purchase them at the door or order online
here
. (Tickets bought online will be available at will call on the night of the show.)
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Langley’s ice hockey team finished off the regular season with a 3-1 victory over rival McLean HS
in front of our largest crowd of the year, and secured a first-round playoff bye. Thanks, everyone, for coming out to the game!
The Saxons will take the ice on
Mon, Feb 24, 5:50 pm
at
Reston SkateQuest
in a
quarterfinal game
. Semifinals are Wed, Feb 26 and the championship game is Fri, Feb 28.
Come out on Monday
as the Saxons
defend their NVSHL championship
in playoffs! Follow the team on Twitter @LHS_Ice_Hockey and Instagram @langley_ice_hockey for the latest in playoff news. Go Saxons!
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Come to the Langley Cafeteria during Saxon Time
next
Wed, Feb 26
for
Saxon Service!
Last month, almost 300 students took part in a range of activities, including making lunches, knitting blankets, sorting crayons, writing notes of appreciation and encouragement, reviewing poetry and more.
Come out and help, and earn an hour of service at the same time.
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Act fast —
there are just a few more adult volunteers needed for the
16th Annual Langley Ethics Day
, an all-day event for our seniors on
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 Alink
at
danica.alink@hotmail.com
or 469-744-7130.
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custodians make lhs shine
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Last week was Custodian Appreciation Week in FCPS
and Langley’s PTSA Appreciation Committee, headed by
Anastasia Karloutsos
, provided a delicious boxed lunch and dessert for our
incredible group of building engineers and custodians.
These staff members beautifully maintain Langley and keep it looking new
, and are friendly to everyone when their help is needed with room access, tables and chairs and more! Thank you for all of your efforts to
make Langley a great environment for students and other staff
.
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“What should I engrave on my Langley Legacy Tree Courtyard Fundraiser leaves?”
If you’re wondering about this, you’re not alone! Stop by the Langley Lobby (across from the main office) to see the beautiful, growing tree and get inspired!
Some leaves are spirited: “Lisa Kim - Proud Saxon!" Some are sentimental: ”So proud of you, Mary!” Whatever you choose for your leaf, bird or acorn,
your inscription will be a wonderful tribute to your Saxon.
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Haven’t contributed?
Join the 440 Langley families who already are Legacy Tree Donors! Engraving options include a
copper leaf ($50), silver leaf ($100), gold leaf ($200) and acorn or bird ($500).
Our goal is that
Wheat's Landscaping may
begin planting in the main courtyard this spring. The completed project will require many additional donations, so please join the Legacy Tree Donors. Visit the PTSA
website for more information and to order. Questions? Email
chrissielavin1@gmail.com.
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Kudos
to
Zara Adams, Nadia Malik and Seohyun Yoon
, who snagged regional awards in the national
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
competition
. Adams won a silver key in the critical essay category, Yoon won a gold key in the flash fiction category and Malik took honorable mention in both the flash fiction and science fiction categories.
Students compete in 11 writing categories in the contest, which is the largest and longest-running writing recognition program of its kind in the country. Click
here
for info on the awards program.
The three will attend an awards reception in DC
on
Sun, Mar 8
. Congratulations, Saxons!
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spring tryouts: This
Mon, Feb 24 is the
start of spring sports tryouts. All paperwork (sports physical, emergency contact and concussion ed forms) must be turned into the Activities Office before you hit the field! Click
here for all the links.
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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 J
une 15-19, 9 am-2 pm for girls and boys
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
online. Questions? Contact
Coach Shifflett at
susan.shifflett@fcps.edu or 703-287-2752.
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field hockey champs:
Langley’s
field hockey 2019 state championship banner
was unveiled this month during halftime of a basketball game. It was a great chance to recognize the team’s accomplishments that led to the title, including:
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• A 20-0 record against Virginia schools
• Liberty district champs for third straight year
• Northern region champs (a first since 1980)
• 6A state champs (first time ever)
• Washington Post field hockey All-Met #1 end-of-season ranking
• Only allowed 6 goals during regular and post-season play
• Led all fall programs with 95 percent of players earning a 3.5 GPA or higher
Great job, Saxons, and good luck in the upcoming season!
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… according to the Virginia Department of Health, there were
89 fatal overdoses of fentanyl among 15-24 year olds in Fairfax County in 2018
, and the tentative numbers for 2019 show an increase.
Please be aware of the signs of drug use in our kids, and considering attending the meeting announced below.
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opioid prevention town hall
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Opioids are the leading cause of unnatural death in Fairfax County,
and most heroin users start with prescription opioids. Come
learn how to recognize and address the signs of drug use
from our own
Kelly Rankin
, Langley’s substance abuse specialist, at a presentation on drug prevention on
Sat, Feb 29, 10-11:30am
at
Christ the King Lutheran Church
(10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA).
Rankin will join
William Hazel, MD
(former Secretary for Health and Human Resources in Virginia),
Barry Byers, MD
(Fairfax County Opioid Taskforce) and
Mario Colorado
(Fairfax County Police Department) in this important meeting, hosted by the Great Falls Citizen Association, Great Falls Rotary and Celebrate Great Falls. Click
here
for more information.
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Check here for important updates
by class
.
Click on the green
class buttons
to go directly to each class page for more details.
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The class
webpage
has been updated with content from our
Senior Parent Forum
and other graduation-related items. Check it often for updated information!
We hope to see every Senior family
(and their neighbors, colleagues and friends) at the
Capitol Steps this Sun, Feb 23
! This is our largest fundraiser for ANGP and one of the lowest priced options for enjoying this hilarious show.
Can’t go? Please consider buying and donating tickets to our teachers and staff.
Remember, each Capitol Steps
ticket sold by a senior, or credited to his or her name,
gets that student an entry into the
ANGP-sponsored raffle
to win one of two tickets to the Langley Prom. For example 5 tickets to the Steps gives that senior 5 entries in the Prom ticket raffle. Questions? Have tickets you need to credit to a senior? Email
Kari Lervick
at
klervick@yahoo.com
.
While you’re on the ticket
website
, get your Senior's ANGP ticket too. The price goes up on Sun, Mar 1.
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mcc board slot for lhs 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 on how to apply and a video. Candidate petitions must be returned to MCC by
Fri, Mar 13, 5 pm
.
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help our future saxons:
The
Safe Community Coalition’s 19th Annual Ethics workshops
for 6th graders in the Langley and McLean pyramids is coming up and could use our help. The workshops are on Friday mornings in March (
Mar 6, 13, 20 and 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. Volunteers can be adults or students - experience isn't needed and training is provided. Click
here to sign up. Questions? Email
Maria Barnett at
barnetthome@yahoo.com.
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summer jobs fair:
The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) is hosting a
summer jobs fair for high school students
on
Mar 3, 9 am-12 pm
and is
looking for interested employers.
If you think you’ll have any paid summer opportunities for high schoolers, please fill out this short
form
— and pass it along to other organizations that may be able to help. Thank you for getting involved with the fair. Opportunities to gain work experience at a young age can provide invaluable professional development and career guidance.
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meet the superintendent:
Parents and students are invited to an open forum with
FCPS Superintendent
Scott Brabrand
and Dranesville District School Board Member
Elaine Tholen
on
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
at the
McLean Community Center
. The forum will focus on mental health, academic pressure and the vision for schools in the Langley and McLean boundary.
Students will be given priority in the Q&A session.
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Seniors, have you been involved in service activities?
The
Virginia PTA honors
seniors
who’ve demonstrated a
commitment to community service and academic achievement, with the winner receiving $1,000.
Applications must be mailed (no electronic submissions) by
March 2
. Click
here
for the application and
here
for more info.
Email
annette.bellino@verizon.net
with questions.
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Feb 21: Saxon Stage presents
Lovesick
, 7 pm
Feb 22: Pardi Gras Winter Dance, 8 pm
Feb 23: The Capitol Steps, 7 pm
Feb 24: Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
Feb 26: Saxon Service
Mar 17: Senior Ethics Day
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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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