The Langley community
is fortunate to work with the
Safe Community Coalition (SCC)
, which is a local organization working with our schools in Great Falls and McLean to provide programs and resources to
reduce stress
,
foster mental wellness
and
empower youth
to make responsible choices. In its focus this year on youth anxiety, the SCC is hosting
Lynn
Lyons
, co-author of
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents
,
in April. Leading up to that,
Principal Greer
will host a book chat on Lyons’ book in March. More info on these events is below.
Next
Thur, Feb 28
, the LHS PTSA is partnering with SCC to present a screening of the IndieFlix original film
Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
at
7pm
in the
Langley
Auditorium
. Featured in the documentary are students affected by anxiety, mental health professionals and mental health advocate
Olympian Michael Phelps
, who share their stories and provide hope and resources around a topic that many find difficult to discuss.
Anxiety disorders are highly common and highly treatable
, yet most who suffer don’t seek assistance.
Following the movie
, we are pleased to have a
panel discussion
featuring
Jennifer
Weaver
, founder of the McLean-based psychotherapy practice
Weaver and Associates,
and
Adrian Brown
, a psychiatrist in McLean and professor at Georgetown University Medical Center. Rounding out the panel will be our own
Donna Barnsley
, clinical social worker and
Deb Lane
, school psychologist, both in
Langley’s Student Services
Department. The event is free and
recommended for adults and students
6th grade and up. Please join us for the movie and subsequent discussion around this important topic.
~ Patty Burgess, PTSA President
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Snowdown Throwdown
is here!
Plan on coming to Langley’s 2019 Winter Dance this
Sat, Feb 23
in the
Langley Gym from 8-10 pm
. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased during lunch this week or at the door.
Come have fun and support a great cause at the same time. Proceeds from the dance go to
Cars for the Cure
,
which was founded by Langley grad
Michael Sevila
and his late father,
Butch
.
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Tag Day!
This
Sat, Feb 23
is Tag Day for Langley Crew. Saxon’s rowers will be canvassing our neighborhoods in Great Falls and McLean to ask for donations to support crew.
Crew receives no financial support from FCPS
, and is funded solely by parents and community donations. Please be on the look out for our rowers in your area, and thank you for donating! Langley Crew Boosters Club is a 501(c)(3) organization and
donations are tax deductible
.
Also,
last call! Stadium chairs
make it easy to cheer on the Saxons at every sporting event.
Buy one
here
by tomorrow,
Fri, Feb 22
! Your seat will thank you and so will
Langley Crew
!
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Congratulations to the Langley Science Bowl team!
Competing against 16 teams statewide, Langley snagged second place at the
2019 Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl,
which was held Feb 2 at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News. The team earned a trophy and $500 for their second place finish, after facing off with questions covering math, biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics and energy.
Pictured are
Belinda Xi, Daniel Mousavi, Dan Ni
and
Stephanie Bi,
next to Science Department Chair and Olympiad Coach
Leah Puhlick
.
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share the tree with langley alumni
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Psst -- pass it on!
Quite a few LHS alumni have made leaf donations to the
Legacy Tree
, Langley’s courtyard renovation fundraiser. How cool is that? We are thrilled to add the names of former Saxons in the branches of our Legacy Tree!
Leaf donations
are a wonderful way for both current and alumni families to
leave their mark on Langley
. Or, use a leaf to honor a teacher, coach, Langley team or activity.
Help spread the word!
Please forward this information to any LHS alumni you know. If you're an alumni member,
please post on your class Facebook page
.
Langley's Courtyard Fundraiser Legacy Tree will be a
beautiful wall sculpture
that will soon adorn
Langley's front entryway
(across from the main office).
Money raised
from the donation of Legacy Tree leaves (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200) or acorns ($500) will be
used to transform Langley's three courtyards
into verdant green spaces that also serve as outdoor classrooms.
With enough donations, the completed project will include
trees, a pond, a sensory garden, a rock garden,
and dozens of ways to incorporate hands-on, experiential learning into the school day
To order your leaf
— or leaves! — visit the
PTSA website
. Questions? Email
chrissielavin1@gmail.com
.
Donate now so Wheat's Landscaping can begin planting this spring!
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angst screening & discussion
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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.
A panel discussion and Q&A session will follow the movie, as detailed in the PTSA President’s message above. This event is
free and recommended for adults and students in
6th grade and up.
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anxious kids, anxious parents
book events
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Anxiety can be a very persistent master!
When it moves into families, it can take over daily routines, schoolwork, bedtime/sleep and even recreation.
Langley
and the
Safe Community Coalition
invite you to attend these two events, which highlight an acclaimed book, its authors, and
concrete strategies to prevent and control anxiety
.
Discuss the book:
Please join
Principal Greer
on
Mon, March 18 at 12 pm
in
Langley's Lecture Room
for a discussion on
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children
,
by
Reid Wilson
and
Lynn Lyons
. With anxiety at epidemic levels among youth, the book provides practical strategies that parents and educators can use to
break the cycle of anxious worrying
.
Click
here
to purchase the book through Amazon. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided.
Meet the Author:
Lynn Lyons is a nationally recognized licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and speaker as well as co-author of
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents
.
As part of the Safe Community Coalition’s year-long focus on anxiety in youth, come hear Lyons on
Mon, Apr 1 at 7 pm
at the
McLean Community Center’s Alden Theater
.
Lyons will discuss
strategies
that parents and educators can use with youth to handle anxiety now, and also to
help prevent anxiety and depression from developing
later in life. Tickets are $25 and are available
here
. Books and DVDs will be available for purchase at the event.
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… parents or other adults who provide alcohol to a minor have a
civil liability to pay damages
if a partygoer or another individual is injured. Adults also may face
criminal charges
of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Even if no one is hurt,
adults may face charges for providing or allowing alcohol to be used by minors in the home
. Click
here
for details on adults’ responsibilities and Virginia alcohol laws.
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Parents!
A
personal ad in the
2019 Shire
is a great way to commemorate your senior’s career at Langley
.
Take a few minutes to write a note or pick out some memorable photos. Your senior will keep their last
Shire
yearbook for decades and will appreciate your efforts. Click
here
to see some sample ads and more info. Order
here
using school code 4159.
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Juniors, please
submit your winter pictures!
Email to
lhs2020photos@gmail.com
the best pics of juniors from the Band trip to NYC, Model UN conferences, Theater events, Winter Sports, Spirit Days, Junior College Night, etc. More details on our class
webpage
. Remember, if you don’t send them we cannot include them in the Senior Video next year!
The
AP exam schedule
has been posted
here
. Mark your calendars now!
Thank you to
Sarah Tyler
and
Jen Lesan
for a terrific Class Dinner last week. Thank you to
Hannah Wolff
for a wonderful Junior College Night.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to make the night better for juniors and their parents!
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award opportunity
Seniors, would you like $1000?
The Virginia PTA is offering $1000 scholarships to high school seniors in Virginia. The criteria include a demonstrated commitment to and engagement in
community service, academic achievement
and
financial need
. Awards look good on applications and resumes, and every little bit of funding helps! The
application deadline
is next
Fri, March 1
. Click
here
for the application and more info.
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The Fairfax County
International Study Travel Program
is participating in the 2020
Global Leadership Summit,
scheduled for
July 4-17, 2020
with a tour and events in
Budapest, Vienna
,
Prague
and
Davos
. It is open to high school students in 2020 (current 8-11 graders). An
info and registration meeting
is next
Wed, Feb 27 at 6:30 pm
at
Hayfield MS
. Click
here
to RSVP. For FCPS info about its travel and learning programs, click
here
. For additional information from the FCPS teacher/tour leader, click
here
.
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local meetings with county reps
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What’s the budget? Take advantage of this chance to meet and talk with Dranesville District Supervisor
John Foust and County CFO
Joe Mondoro regarding the
county’s
2020 budget. The meeting is at the
Mclean Community Center (1234 Ingleside Ave) on
Thur, Feb 28 at
7 pm.
Meet the super! Come meet and talk with FCPS Superintendent
Scott Brabrand, EdD, and
Janie Strauss. The event will focus on
mental health, academic pressure and the
vision for schools in McLean and Great Falls. Bring the entire family, as students will be given priority to ask questions. The meeting is at the
McLean Community Center on
Tue, Mar 5 at
7 pm.
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Feb 21: Band Concert, 7 pm
Feb 23: SGA Winter Dance, 8 pm
Feb 26: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
Feb 27: Poetry Slam, 3-4:30 pm
Feb 28:
Angst
documentary and panel discussion, 7 pm
Mar 4: Meet the Coach night
Mar 5: Student/Parent Driver's Ed program,
7 pm
doors close
Mar 11: 3-Hour Early Release
Mar 12: Principal's Coffee/PTSA Meeting, 9:30 am
Mar 12: Band Concert, 7 pm
Mar 13: Choral Concert, 7 pm
Mar 18: Book Discussion, 12 pm
Mar 20-21:
Alcohol Awareness program
Mar 22: Langley Leap Applications due
Mar 26: Senior Ethics Day
Mar 27: Senior Parents Coffee, 9:30 am
Mar 28: Saxon Service during Saxon Time
April 1: Meet the Author event, McLean Community Center, 7 pm
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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 therein are those of the submitter and not necessarily those of FCPS, LHS or PTSA.
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