Our school runs smoothly
as a result of the
hard-working, dedicated and professional staff
at Langley. As part of the PTSA's appreciation program, the
Student Services department, administrative staff, and librarians
recently were treated to breakfast, and the building maintenance staff enjoyed box lunches. Many thanks to
Lorraine Bettios
and
Andrea Favro
for chairing the
Appreciation Weeks committee
this year. This small gesture goes a long way to acknowledge the contribution of our LHS staff.
The smiles on the faces of our staff below say it all!
Tomorrow is the final
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
for the year. If you'd still like to
contribute to the gift cards for teachers,
it’s not too late! Just drop cash or a check off in the front office. Checks should be written to LHS PTSA.
Thanks for your support!
~ Patty Burgess,
PTSA Presiden
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last ptsa meeting, officers and more
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Plan to attend the last PTSA meeting next Wed, May 8,
to hear from
Hannah Wolff
on
trends in college admissions.
This meeting will be held in the main auditorium off Langley Hall and will
start at
9 am
instead of our usual 9:30 start time. Ms Wolff is first on the agenda and will begin promptly at 9 am, so don’t be late if you want
the latest news from her on the college front.
The meeting will continue with
Principal Greer
speaking about
FCPSOn
, the one-to-one FCPS computer initiative.
Final business will be
election of PTSA officers
for next year, from this proposed slate:
- President: Laura Skeen
- President-Elect: Kitty Gonzalez
- VPs Membership/Nominating & Fundraising: Jennisse Silvestri & Annette Bellino
- VP Prof Development Fund: Kathleen Tobin Schoff
- VP Appropriations: Jamie Loving
- Recording Secretary: Jill Holloman
- Corresponding Secretary: Katie Connolly
- Treasurer: Lisa Givens
- Faculty Representative: Tricia Poythress
- Parliamentarian: Mary Kunkemueller
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Everyone who's seen
MAMMA MIA!,
the smash hit musical presented by our
Saxon Stage,
is raving about it, and
you can still see it! Remaining performances are
tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, and
Sunday at 2 pm.
Advance
t
ickets are $12
and are available
here; tickets at the door are $15, for cash or check only. Seating is reserved, so buy your tickets
now to ensure the best seats.
The cast will have you
dancing and singing
in the aisles—
you won’t want to miss it!
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Calling all parents passionate about their professions!
The annual
Langley Career Fair
is
Wed, June 5, 8:30-11:30 am
in
Langley Hall
and will consist of three sessions with students, with each session 25-30 minutes long.
This event is coordinated by several juniors and sophomores, who tell us that fellow
students truly appreciate hearing from LHS parents,
with the personal connections and comfort level that brings. We're looking for professionals in these fields:
Arts, Government, Medicine, Science and Information Technology.
Participants can bring handouts, promotional materials and candy/giveaways. If you can attend, please fill out this brief Career Fair
form
. Feel free to
forward to friends or colleagues
who might want to participate, too!
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Congratulations to
Maia Spoto
on her award for excellence in Writing Achievement in the competition sponsored by the
National English Honor Society (NEHS)
. Maia earned a second place award,
a Sigma Tau Delta Scholarship of $2,300,
to be used towards her studies at
Northwestern University
in the fall.
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Congratulations to
Marisa Mihori,
one of 17 FCPS students and of 1000 students nationwide, to be awarded 2019 corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Marisa received a
National Merit Northrop Grumman Scholarship and
plans to study obstetrics and gynecology.
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The 2019 Langley Junior/Senior Prom
is less than three weeks away! Tickets are
$80
each at
MySchoolBucks
and will be
distributed May 9-15
.
The event is
Sat, May 18
at the
Mellon Auditorium (
1301 Constitution Avenue NW, in DC). It's a gorgeous historic venue, a perfect fit for evening's theme:
A Night in Black and White … Old Hollywood at the Mellon.
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Many
more
volunteers—
both moms and dads—
are needed to help the prom run smoothly.
No worries about your presence embarrassing your student, as parent volunteers primarily work in the wings by
taking tickets, manning the coat check and doing other back-of-house jobs
. Bring your spouse or a friend! It will be a lively evening, with refreshments provided for volunteers. Click
here to sign up.
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Langley's Tech Ed department
is beginning work on the
Legacy Tree
, our courtyard renovation fundraiser. The plan is to have the tree up in Langley's lobby (across from the office) for all to enjoy before the end of the school year. Donating a
leaf (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200) or bird or acorn ($500), engraved with your family or student's name, is a great way to leave your mark on Langley. The Legacy Tree will be
permanent, prominent record of generous courtyard contributors
and a lasting legacy for Langley and your family. Leaves also make great tributes to teachers, friends and graduates!
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boys' lacrosse youth night:
This
Fri, May 3,
kids wearing their
youth lacrosse jerseys
will get in
FREE
as well as receive a
FREE lacrosse T-shirt!
There will be door prizes and lots of food. The JV game starts at
5:45 pm
and Varsity at
7:30 pm.
Come out to Langley for all the fun!
join the lhs athletic boosters:
Would you like to be more involved at LHS?
J
oin us on the LHS Athletic Boosters board!
We're looking for a
responsible and organized
individual
to run concessions,
a critical board position for one of the Boosters’ biggest fundraisers.
All money goes back to LHS athletics.
It’s a rewarding way to give back to the school and get involved with an amazing group of parents. Interested? Contact
Becky Zeiller,
president-elect LHS Athletic Boosters, at
bzeiller@icloud.com
.
summer sports camps:
Registration is open
for Langley camps!
Don't delay;
they do fill up quickly.
- Football Skills Camp: June 3 – June 5
- Field Hockey Camp: June 17 – June 21
- Volleyball Camp: June 17 – June 21
- Girls' Basketball Camp: June 24 – June 28
- Boys' Basketball Camp: July 8 – July 12, July 15 – July 19
Click
here
for information and to register.
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…
the FDA recently sent out an announcement
about ongoing scientific investigations of potential health and safety issues related to e-cigarette use. Of recent concern are
seizures reported following vaping,
particularly in youth and young adults.
Here
is the full
press announcement.
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Do you know a Langley student
who has displayed
exceptional ethical and compassionate character
? One who helps out in the community and deserves some recognition? Dranesville Supervisor
John Foust
and School Board Rep
Jane Strauss
will present
Teen Character Awards
, sponsored by the
McLean Citizens Association
, to awardees on
McLean Day
,
Sun, May 19
. Click
here
for the criteria and application. The
deadline is Fri, May 10
.
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Seniors, don’t forget
that applications for
graduation service cords and diploma civic and STEM seals
are due
Fri, May 17
(the last day before Langley Leap). Questions? See
Mrs. Shomaker
in Student Services, email her at
enshomaker@fcps.edu
or browse this
link
.
service cords:
give this completed
service app
to the Student Services Department. A print out of your x2Vol activity log may be submitted in lieu of the application. Make sure to include a reflection for each year on your documentation.
Forty hours of service activity are required for the service cords.
civic seal:
give this completed
civics app
to your counselor.
Fifty hours of civics-related activities or volunteering
are among the requirements for the civics seal.
STEM seal:
give this completed
STEM app
to your counselor.
Fifty hours of STEM-related wor
k are among the requirements for the STEM seal.
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Senior parents, If you haven't already done so, please consider
volunteering at the All-Night Grad Party (ANGP)
in order to ensure that our graduates have a
fun, safe and alcohol-free evening
to celebrate their success! We're still in need of more than 40 parent volunteers in three of
the most happening areas: Casino, Games and Security.
No experience? No problem! Training is provided for Casino volunteers. Games and Security volunteers get a change of scenery throughout the evening as you periodically move among posts. For more information (and to purchase tickets for your seniors), click on our
ANGP website
. Please
sign up
to help make this a fun and memorable night for YOUR class of 2019.
Questions?
Contact ANGP Volunteer Coordinators
Melissa Schwartz
mcschwartz@hotmail.com
and
Kara Kaldes
karakaldes@yahoo.com
.
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Junior Parent Forum handouts
from last week are on our class
webpage
.
Dr Auerbach
provided excellent practical tips to help parents “stay chill during the hot pursuit of college admissions”! Remember the
hummingbird metaphor
… light touch: buzz in, buzz out!
Do you know a Langley junior whose
dedication to volunteerism
is exemplary? Reflecting LHS's emphasis on service, the
PTSA Award for Outstanding Service
recognizes and awards a
$500 scholarship
to a junior who has demonstrated
excellence in service achievement and an ongoing commitment to making a difference in our community.
Juniors can be nominated by parents, teachers, administrators, supervisors, coaches, etc. Self-nominations are also encouraged. Click
here
to nominate a deserving student.
Deadline for submissions: May 24.
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service opps this weekend
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gfes superhero 5K:
We're looking for
middle and high school students
to be
course monitors and cheer runners along the route, play games, and run contests with the K-6 grade runners.
The runners will be dressed in their favorite superhero costumes. They would love to see some “real life heroes” wearing their favorite sport or club T-shirts from activities you’re involved in.
Or come dressed as your favorite superhero.
Either way, show your spirit, have fun and receive service hours!
Sun, May 5, Great Falls ES, Check-in – 7:30 am, Warm-up – 8 am, 5k Race – 8:15 am, Kids’ Fun Run – 9 am.
Volunteer
here
.
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hopecam 5k run/walk: Hopecam is a national non-profit that
helps children with cancer overcome the social isolation of cancer treatment by providing them with technology to stay connected with friends and classmates.
Hopecam is hosting its 19th annual 5k on
Sun, May 5 in Reston and needs volunteers to help at water stations, to cheer on runners and more. Email
sam@hopecam.org for details.
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spring carnival:
Student
volunteers are needed to help run the spring carnival at
Franklin Sherman ES on
Sun, May 5, 3-6 pm. From 6-7 pm, volunteers can check out the fun themselves:
climb the rock wall and try out the Extreme Air bungee jumper, log jammer and spider climber. Click
here to sign up.
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service at school in summer
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Looking for 20-30 students to earn service hours
by assisting
Mr Choobineh
, Langley’s Technology Support Specialist, for the
month of July into early August
as Langley unloads and prepares
2100 computers
for school year 2019-20. Students will unpack, inventory, and prepare the computers for distribution in early August.
Hours are 8 am to 3 pm, Mon-Fri.
No computer technology experience required. Contact
Betsy Shomaker
at
enshomaker@fcps.edu
or 703-287-2723.
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New Virginia legislation
requires that
schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day.
As a result, FCPS’s 2019-20 Standard School Year Calendar was amended, and
Fri, Aug 30 is now a holiday
for students. In addition, the School Board voted to move the March school planning day to
Tues, March 3, 2020,
to accommodate the 2020 presidential primary.
Other dates to note:
First day of school,
Aug 26
; Thanksgiving break,
Nov 27-29;
Winter break,
Dec 23, 2019 to Jan 3, 2020;
Spring Break,
April 6-10, 2020;
and the last day of school,
June 12, 2020.
Click
here
to see the
2019-20 school year calendar.
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May 2-5:
Mamma Mia!
May 3: Boys' lacrosse youth night
May 6: AP exams begin
May 8: PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9 am
May 18: Junior/Senior Prom, 8 pm, Mellon Auditorium
May 20-24: Langley Leap
May 22-23: Choral Show, 7 pm
April 27: Girls’ lacrosse car wash, 10 am, Great Falls Exxon
May 3: Senior Spring Picnic
May 31: Senior Family Breakfast
June 5: Langley Career Fair, 8:30 am
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Langley PTSA Communications Committee
Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Jane Riddle, Anne Whipple
The Langley eNews is published by volunteers who present only news that pertains to FCPS, LHS and PTSA. Any opinions expressed herein are those of the submitter and not necessarily those of FCPS, LHS or PTSA.
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