We Saxons are always ready for a challenge! The Fairfax County PTA and the League of Women Voters have joined forces
to promote high school voter registration through an
FCPS High School Registration Challenge. Let’s get our qualifying Saxon students to register and take on their adult responsibilities at the first available opportunity! Not only can
all 18-year-olds register, but if your 17-year-old turns 18 before Nov 5, 2019,
they can register now and vote in any primaries and special elections immediately.
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Registration couldn’t be easier.
If you have a VA license or permit,
voter registration may be completed online in a few minutes.
Have your 17- or 18-year-old register today via this Langley voter registration
link
. See more details regarding the voter challenge and registration
here
.
The FCPS school with the highest percentage of registered seniors wins, but
the real winners are our students,
who are encouraged to engage in their civic rights as adults.
Our Langley students are informed and intelligent,
so let their voices be heard!
Saxons, register to vote!
~ Patty Burgess, PTSA President
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The Capitol Steps
are said to be
"an oasis of good-natured ribbing in a fiercely partisan world."
The much-anticipated
Capitol Steps
show is finally here this
Sun, Feb 10 at 7 pm!
Enjoy an evening of good fun to raise
FUNds
for the
All Night Grad Party!
Tickets are $35
-- you can find all details and ordering info on the
PTSA website
. You can still order online through
Brown Paper tickets
or buy them
at the door.
We also need
a few volunteers
for the evening; sign up
here
. Email
Liz Holzapfel
at
woodapple1@verizon.net
with questions.
Thanks for supporting the Class of 2019 with this evening of
good-natured bipartisan fun!
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What are people having engraved on their Langley Legacy Tree Courtyard Fundraiser leaves? It's a question we've been asked a lot lately. While some are all business,
"Ace Deli Supports Langley" or sentimental,
"So proud of you, Kiki!" most look something like this:
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Feel free to get creative! Whatever you choose to inscribe on the leaves or acorn you purchase for our
Courtyard Fundraising Campaign, your engraved leaves
(copper leaf $50, silver leaf $100, gold leaf $200, acorn $500) will be on permanent and prominent display as part of the
Langley Legacy Tree, a beautiful wall sculpture that will soon be in Langley's front entryway.
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But please act quickly!
Our goal is for
Wheat's Landscaping
to begin planting Langley's three courtyards this spring. The completed project --
which includes trees, a pond, a sensory garden, a rock garden, and dozens of ways to incorporate hands-on, experiential learning
-- will require the donation of many, many Legacy Tree leaves to bring to fruition.
Visit the
PTSA website
for
more information and to order.
Questions? Email
chrissielavin1@gmail.com
.
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Join the Langley Dance Team at the Silver Diner for dinner out on Tues, Feb 19! Take a night off cooking and help the team raise money for the
Contest of Champions
National Dance Competition in Florida. Join us from
5-8 pm at the diner at 8101 Fletcher St.
Dance Team members will be there to greet you! Remember to say
you’re there to support the team.
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earn money for lhs while you travel
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Have big plans for spring break or summer vacation? The groundhog says warm weather is coming! Book your travel and hotels through
Cause Network and you'll
earn donations for Langley at the same time. We’ve partnered with the Cause Network to provide a
free, easy to use, one-stop app. No more websites to remember to go to; simply
download the app today,
set up an account, and use it often! You can use your same favorite travel sites, like
Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline and
Orbitz, to book your arrangements.
You can also earn money for Langley through your everyday activities like
grocery shopping, online shopping, and even donating used electronics and vehicles! Shop at over 1,000 sites like
Amazon, Target, Walmart, Macy's, The Container Store, Kohl's, Best Buy, Priceline, Expedia, Office Depot and
Lowe's. These and many other of your favorite stores
donate up to 10% of your purchase. Safe travels and
happy shopping!
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saxon stage: The LHS
production of
Pillow Talk
took first place to become
VHSL Super Region Champs
this past weekend at
Marshall HS.
They are one of only four schools
moving on to compete at the state championship
in Charlottesville on
March 2.
Cole Sitilides
and
Samuel Buroker
were again recognized as
Acting All Stars
. Congratulations to student director,
Mary Kurbanovall
and all the
Pillow Talk
cast and
crew
(pictured).
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presidential scholars: Congratulations to senior
Helena Lu, who has been selected as candidate for the
2019 Presidential Scholars program, designed to recognize and honor some of the country’s
most distinguished graduating high school seniors. She is one of 52 students recognized within FCPS.
Finalists will be named later in the spring.
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art awards:
Twelve LHS students were recognized in the
2019 Regional Scholastic Art Awards program.
The program is for students in grades 7-12 and awards G
old Key, Silver Key, Honorable Mention Awards,
as well as
American Visions Nominations
in numerous categories.
LHS students listed below were awarded in the categories indicated
(some in multiple categories or more than one winning entry in the same category).
The Gold Key and Silver Key artworks will be
displayed at Northern Virginia Community College’s Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale from Fri, Feb 15 to Thurs, March 21,
with an award ceremony on
Wed, March 6.
Congratulations to all the LHS artists!
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Gold Key
Eva Colabatistto
– Digital Art
Erica Kang
– Drawing & Illustration (2)
Amanda Tang
– Painting
Gaoyang Ganjin
– Photography (2)
Lindsay Nevins
– Photograph
y
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Silver Key
Collin Toole
– Digital Art (2)
Elaine Zeng
– Digital Art
Maryam Bade
– Drawing & Illustration
Sheoli Lele
– Editorial Cartoon, sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation
Amanda Tang
– Painting
Gaoyang Ganjin
– Photography
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Honorable Mention
Joshua Guinn
– Digital Art
Sheoli Lele
– Editorial Cartoon, sponsored by The Herb Block Foundation
Zhiyan Xing
– Painting
Yenthe ter Horst
– Photography
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sit down to support crew!
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The Langley crew team is selling
stadium chairs to raise money for much needed
crew equipment. Click
here to check them out and buy one or more!
Don’t delay -- sales close on Feb 22.
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… according to the
2017-18 FCPS Youth Survey,
43.8% of Langley seniors report
3+ hours of screen time on school nights for reasons other than school work. The survey also shows
only 10.8% of seniors report
8+ hours sleep on a school night. What’s the screen time rule in your house?
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Express friendship, love or congratulate your senior
with a personal ad in the yearbook! Click
here
to see sample ads and more info. Order
here
using
school code 4159.
Submit your ad as soon as possible, as space is limited.
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The Junior Class Dinner and
Student Services’ College Planning Night begins at
6 pm
in the Cafeteria
NEXT WEEK, Wed, Feb 13. Junior parents
received an email on Jan 28 with a list of those who purchased dinner tickets as of Jan 22.
Additional tickets may be purchased through
MySchoolBucks
. Look for the icon that says “Class of 2020 Dinner”.
A
2019 Prom Fundraiser at Chipotle McLean will be held on
Mon, Feb 18 from
4-8 pm. Flyer download and more details can be found on the
2020 class webpage.
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FCPS has created a student-focused
website that provides information about
vaping risks, resources, and videos featuring FCPS students. Many students believe e-cigarettes are harmless, but that is not true. Most e-cigarettes contain
nicotine, which is
highly addictive and can impact adolescent brain development beyond the teen years. Some e-cigarettes also contain other
harmful chemicals. While usage is primarily seen at the high school level, middle school students are also engaging in this harmful activity.
FCPS encourages all parents to become better informed about this subject and to discuss the issue with your students, as appropriate.
Get started with these
tips from the Surgeon General and click
here for more
parent information.
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All teens experience some amount of anxiety. But when temporary worries or fears interfere with daily life,
anxiety disorders are at play. How can our community recognize the signs of this mental health epidemic and what resources are available? The
Safe Community Coalition, in conjunction with the
Langley PTSA, is hosting a free showing of
Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety on
Thurs, Feb 28 at 7 pm in the Langley Auditorium. This documentary features students affected by anxiety, mental health professionals and
Olympian Michael Phelps in opening up the conversation around this topic.
Following the movie, a
panel discussion and Q&A session will provide further info. This event is
free and recommended for adults and students in
6th grade and up.
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edison academy open house
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Edison Academy will host an Open House for prospective students for the 2019-20 school year on
Sat, Feb 9, from 10 am to 1 pm (snow date: Feb 23.) The Open House is an opportunity for high school students and their families to
visit the academy, learn more about academy programs, tour classrooms and labs, meet teachers and staff, and chat with current academy students. Edison Academy offers specialized classes in Automotive Collision Services; Automotive Technology; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Cyber: Computer Systems Technology A+; Cyber: Network Administration; Cyber: Oracle; Cyber: Security+; Electrical Construction and Engineering; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; and Veterinary Science.
Edison Academy is located at entrance #13 at Edison High School, 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria. Contact the academy office at
703-924-8100 or click
here for more info.
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Feb 7: Rising Freshman Orientation, 7 pm
Feb 10:
The Capitol Steps,
7 pm
Feb 13: Junior Class Dinner, 6 pm
Feb 14-16: Saxon Stage,
Tartuffe
Feb 15: Sophomore Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Feb 18: President's Day Holiday + Spring Sports Tryouts Begin
Feb 21: Saxon Service at Saxon Time + Band Concert, 7 pm
Feb 23: SGA Dance
Feb 26: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
Feb 27: Poetry Slam, 3-4:30 pm
Feb 28: Screening of
Angst
documentary, 7 pm
Mar 4: Meet the Coach night
Mar 5: Student/Parent Driver's Ed program, 7 pm SHARP
Mar 11: 3-Hour Early Release
Mar 12: Principal's Coffee/PTSA Meeting, 9:30 am + Band Concert, 7 pm
Mar 13: Choral Concert, 7 pm
Mar 26: Senior Ethics Day
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Langley PTSA Communications Committee:
Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Jane Riddle, Anne Whipple
The PTSA eNews is published by volunteers who present only news that pertains to FCPS, LHS and PTSA. Any opinions expressed therein are those of the submitter and not necessarily those of FCPS, LHS or PTSA.
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