Talk about March madness! These final few days of the month—and the marking period—have been filled with a flurry of activities. Here’s a glimpse of some of the events our students and volunteers enjoyed this past week.

Another successful Saxon Service event was held last Thursday. Students participated in new crafts that included knitting scarves for local shelter residents and creating plush toys for children in African refugee camps, as well as previous favorites like decorating note cards for active military and ironing colorful pillowcases for hospitalized children. Remember, to receive community service credit, students need to record their service hours in x2vol. Seniors must write their reflections and record their hours (just 20 required this year) by Fri, April 22 to earn the community service cord for graduation.

Thursday evening, Langley Hall was transformed into the DIVERSEartLangley gallery featuring the photographs, paintings, collages, poems, essays and music of our Langley students. Thank you to all of the students who shared their creativity, insights and experiences with the attendees, and to DEI committee chairs Heather Murphy Capps and Stefanie Stayin for planning, promoting and emceeing this inspiring event.

Thank you to New Family Network committee member Kelli Baker who brought Langley parents together over lunch at the 9292 Korean BBQ restaurant on Friday. This was the latest in a series of informative and social events organized by the New Family Network to ease the transition of families new to FCPS into our Langley HS community.

The Legacy Tree has grown thanks to the generosity of our Langley families, teachers, staff and alumni. All purchases of custom birds, acorns and leaves support the landscaping and maintenance of the three Langley courtyards. Thank you to Courtyard and Landscape Liaison Chrissie Lavin for securing a new fabricator and restarting the production of these lasting memorials.

Despite the unseasonably cold temperature, high winds and snow flurries on Sunday, the Langley Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair successfully raised money to offset some of the costs of the All Night Grad Party. Those in attendance enjoyed a visit by Otto and performances by members of the Langley band as well as music and fun supplied by the owner of Uncle Fred’s BBQ. Thank you to all of the vendors who rented spaces and the shoppers who supported them, as well as the student and parent volunteers who bundled up and pitched in to help. A sincere thank you goes to ANGP Fundraising chair Annette Bellino for creating, advertising and organizing what we hope will become an annual community event.

Congratulations to the artists who submitted 62 pieces of outstanding work to our DIVERSEartLANGLEY exhibit last week. Attendees were able to view the extraordinary talent we have here at Langley and weigh in on the winning pieces for the night.

Many thanks to our amazing presenters, Daniel Singh and Joshua Jenkins, for moderating a thoughtful and lively conversation about how art reflects our values and has a transformational effect on communities and culture. The DEI committee is grateful for their time and energy and for all of you who joined us.

To everyone who participated in, volunteered with, or attended the ANGP-sponsored Community Outdoor Yard Sale & Craft Fair Fundraiser this past Sunday, thank you. To the band members who came out to liven up the day with their mini performances, a special thank you. To the many families who donated yummy treats to the ANGP bake sale, which was a big money-maker, thank you.

Congratulations to Karen Deardorff for winning the 50/50 raffle . . . and then donating her winnings back to the ANGP. Her generosity is very much appreciated!

Fifty local businesses and artisans participated, and three food trucks kept everyone well fed. See the list of vendors here or here and let them know you heard that they participated in the Community Outdoor Yard Sale & Craft Fair at Langley.

A big thank you to Robyn Smith for collecting items that vendors wanted to donate at the end of the event. Several carloads of clothes, toys, books, and household items were taken to our local food pantry SHARE of McLean.

Student Services needs parent volunteers to help in administering AP testing from May 2-13. You will be paired with a knowledgeable member of the Student Services team and only be tasked with assisting in handing out and collecting materials and supervising the test. Test proctoring runs about 4 hours per test, and the exams generally begin at 8 am and 12 pm.

You can see how AP tests are administered and get to know some of our student services staff better. The only rule is that you can’t proctor a test your student is taking. Sign up here.

Because of the vast amount of testing done in the building, every proctor is greatly appreciated!

Congratulations to the Langley Mock Trial Team, part of the Langley Model Judiciary Club, for their success in a long and grueling four-round, two-day tournament against strong competition from schools across the state during the Mar 19-20 weekend. Langley placed 14th overall in the tournament and second among the FCPS teams that competed.

Ivy Chen and Selina Al-Shihabi (defense attorney team), Anh-Thu Pham and Travis Martin (prosecution attorney team) led the teams with well-prepared cases to support their positions in a complex medical malpractice case.

Samantha Kenney, Peyton Walcott, Lianna Hong, Cristina Pak, Jayden Lee and Maanav Shah played well-crafted witness roles that received many positive comments from tournament judges.

This was Langley's first year in the state competition. The team gained valuable experience. Half of the team will return next year for the 2023 competition and will take advantage of the skills gained this year. The Mock Trial Team is coached by Mrs. McCommas.

First Row (left to right): Anh-Thu Pham, Cristina Pak, Samantha Kenney, Maanv Shah

Second Row ( left to right): Coach Christine McCommas, Salina Al-Shihabi, Lianna Hong, Travis Martin, Ivy Chen, Jayden Lee, Peyton Walcott

Our 3rd Bands on the Run 5K and Fun Walk benefitting the Langley and Cooper bands is on Sun, May 1 at 8 am! 

Today is the last day to register before prices increase! Until midnight tonight, registration is $25 for students, $35 for adults. Tomorrow, Apr 1, prices go up to $35 and $40 respectively, so sign up here now! Children 5 and under are free.

This event is open to the entire community. Lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and run or walk with us! Stay afterwards and enjoy live DJ music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables.

Can’t make it? We’re also holding a virtual 5K in conjunction with the in-person race. That means you can still sign up and run or walk on your own schedule. Grab a friend or two, enjoy a run or walk together and support our band program all at the same time!

View the race webpage for more info and join the Bands on the Run!

Those who donate $1,000 or more by the end of the month will be included on the Courtyard Benefactor Plaque, which will be adjacent to the Legacy Tree. Your contribution of $1,000 includes your choice of six gold leaves or two birds or acorns.

If you have a graduating senior, now's the time to order your leaf to ensure it will be up on the Legacy Tree before the end of the school year.

Thanks to the 528 generous Langley families who've donated a leaf to make the renovation of the first two of Langley's three courtyards possible.

One more courtyard to landscape! Consider helping to "grow" the Legacy Tree and complete the courtyard renovation project by donating a leaf (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200) or bird or acorn ($500). You choose the engraved message. The Legacy Tree is a permanent, prominent record of courtyard contributors and a lasting legacy for Langley and your family. Leaves also make great tributes to teachers, friends, coaches, and grads!

To order your leaf -- or leaves! -- visit the PTSA website. Questions? Email chrissielavin1@gmail.com.

Do you know a Langley junior whose dedication to service is exemplary? Reflecting Langley High School's emphasis on service, the PTSA will award students in their junior year who have demonstrated exemplary service achievement and an ongoing commitment to volunteerism. Click here to nominate. The deadline for nominations is Fri, Apr 29.

Early voting is open for the McLean Community Center (MCC) Governing Board. Residents may vote in-person or by mail. To request a ballot for your household, you may fill out an online form here, phone 703-744-9348 or send an email to elections@mcleancenter.org. To be counted, all ballots must be received at MCC by 5 pm on Wed, May 18.

Click here to meet the candidates.

Langley Athletics provides free access to our games online on the NFHS Sports Network. Find the game schedule here and watch the events live here.

golf: Meet our new girls golf coach, Duane Bean, on Monday, Mar 28 at 3:15 in room 1516. All girls interested in playing golf in the fall of 2022 are welcome.

2022 langley volleyball camp: Come join the fun! The Langley Saxons volleyball team will host a week-long volleyball camp this summer Jun 13-17. The daily camp schedule will be from 9 am - 2 pm. Emphasis will be on learning the basic skills and improving on volleyball knowledge. Boys and girls between the ages of 8 - 14 are encouraged to come and join the fun! No experience needed! Cost is $250. Camp Applications and/or online registration links are available here. Need more info? Contacting Coach Susan Shifflett at 703-287-2752, susan.shifflett@fcps.edu.

...“Technology is not going away; it's only evolving. It's time to stop complaining about it, and start working towards helping our kids with coping skills to handle it,” according to Psychology Today.  Here are 5 ways parents can intervene to help teens with a healthy digital life.

Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.

final parent forum:  Our last Class of 2022 Parent Forum will be held on Tues, Apr 26 at 9:30 am in the LHS Auditorium (no food or drink allowed). We will have a panel discussion of helpful hints for college from experienced parents as well as a presentation from LHS Career and College Specialist Hannah Wolff regarding any last college insights. This forum will be live-streamed and archived on our Class of 2022 Parents Facebook page for those who cannot attend.

all-night grad party tickets:  Get your tickets for ANGP to be held on Tues, May 31 from 10:45 pm – Wed, June 1 at 4 am at Oak Marr Rec Center. Ticket price is $75 through April 10, increasing to $85 after. Purchase tickets here.

yard signs: Recognize your senior with an official LHS yard sign! Signs are $45 and all proceeds benefit ANGP. Purchase signs here.

ride to graduation in style: Enter the raffle to WIN a Limo Ride & Box Seats for the Langley High School Graduation Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall. Two winners will be drawn. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and must be purchased by May 15. Prize includes: 4 hour limo service from Chariots for Hire (gratuity not included) AND VIP Box Seats at Constitution Hall (these replace graduation tickets). Purchase raffle tickets here.

parent forum: Our next Junior Class Parent Forum is Tues, Apr 12, 9:30-11:00 am.

donations wanted: Donate to the Junior Class, via the Class Donation icon on MySchoolBucks, to help us meet our fundraising goals. These funds are used for Treat Days, to offset Senior Year expenses and ANGP. Due to Covid restrictions, our class has not met its fundraising goals.

Sophomores and parents, our Sophomore College Case Studies Night is Thurs, Apr 14 at 7 pm! Parents should have received an email on Mar 16 from Hannah Wolff with a registration link. 

You won’t want to miss this! Parents and students will work alongside a college admission representative as part of a mock admissions team. During the sessions, you:

We have reps from over 50 colleges and universities joining us, and you will hear from those that read applications for our high schools.

Parents and students are both invited to attend - one registration per family. Register here before Mon, Apr 11. After registering, you’ll receive updates including the materials for the evening.

Back by popular demand, former Stanford dean and New York Times best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims presents Throw Out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids.

This free program, sponsored by the Safe Community Coalition (SCC) and The Potomac School, takes place Tues, Apr 26 from 7-9 pm at Temple Rodef Shalom. It’s open to all, but space is limited and registration is required. For more info and to register, visit the SCC website.

teen character awards: Know a teen who has helped out in the neighborhood or community (defined as the Greater Washington D.C. metro area) and deserve to be recognized not only for themselves but as an example to others? The McLean Citizens Association is again sponsoring Teen Character Awards to recognize teens of exceptional ethical and compassionate character.

Nominations are due Fri, Apr 22. Every teen who is nominated and meets the criteria will receive an award on the stage at McLean Day on Sat, May 21 at 3 pm.

For more info and to submit a nomination, click here. Questions? Email Jim Beggs, MCA Education & Youth Committee Chair  e-y_committee@mcleancitizens.org.

FCPS students in any grade can have their artwork considered for display in the big blue space that students, staff, and families see when they log into Schoology. Work individually or as a group and create a design that represents “How Schoology helps me learn.” Submissions are due by 11:59 pm on Fri, May 20. Click here for details and submission requirements.

volunteer: Kids Give Back’s Spring-it On, A Family Volunteer Festival at Cooper Middle School on Apr 30 needs teen volunteers to help supervise five different service projects, staff games, sell raffle tickets, setup/decorate, and more. Service hours are available.

Students should complete a volunteer application here, then sign up for a time slot here. Questions? Email denise@kidsgiveback.org

college fair: George Mason University invites high school students to attend the Northern Virginia Regional College Fair on Thurs, Apr 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join more than 1,500 high school students from from the Northern Virginia area and make connections with over 200 institutions from across the United States! Click here for more information.

Want to be (nearly) the first to know what's going on at Langley High School? Looking for a way to contribute that's flexible, fun and (not usually) fast-paced?

Consider joining our eNews team! We are happy editors who enjoy putting together this e-newsletter each week, but we’d love to welcome one more helper for next year when our senior parent graduates in June. To learn more, contact: Stephanie Maxwell, smaxwell200@outlook.com or Helen Miller, cerbycat2000@yahoo.com.

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