Welcome back from Spring Break! It is hard to believe, but we are entering the homestretch of the 2022-2023 school year. The fourth quarter starts next week and the entire school year wraps up in just two months’ time. In fact, AP testing begins in just eighteen days and parents, we need your help!
Our Langley students are smart, ambitious, hard-working and often challenge themselves by enrolling in AP level classes. As a result, sixteen different AP exams are being offered to our Langley students this May and over forty volunteers are needed to support them.
Taking AP exams might be hard but proctoring them is easy! No prior experience (or studying!) is necessary. All volunteers will be paired with knowledgeable members of the Student Services team and duties will be limited to managing test supplies and supervising the exams.
Click this link to view the AP exam schedule and commit to proctoring one of them. If you have been wanting to volunteer at Langley but do not have time for a lengthy commitment, this “one and done” volunteer opportunity is perfect for you. Consider signing up today so our Student Services department will know that our students’ testing needs are covered. Thank you!
~ Jamie H. Loving, PTSA President
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Langley HS’s Saxon Stage presents Urinetown, a hilarious musical about human rights, romance, revolutions…and toilets. Urinetown most notably won the Best Book and Best Score at the 2002 Tony Awards and is a musical comedy fit to make all audiences laugh, from Saxon Stage to Broadway.
Urinetown is a musical that pokes fun at musicals, and the Saxon Stage students are having laughs from script to stage. Performers are busy learning their lyrics and lines, rehearsing ensemble dance choreography, researching political principles discussed in the story and chuckling backstage at the comedy onstage in the show. Tech students spent afternoons constructing a large platform set fit with a sewer system crawl space, designing stylized costume and makeup looks for each Urinetown character and implementing a new surround sound system in the Langley Auditorium.
Performances are Apr 20-22 at 7 pm and Apr 23 at 2:30 pm in the Langley Auditorium (Door 14). Snag your tickets here or at the door. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for seniors.
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Do you know a junior whose dedication to volunteerism is exemplary? The PTSA's Award for Outstanding Service honors a Langley junior who has demonstrated excellent service achievement and an ongoing sense of commitment to a worthy cause at Langley or the community at large. The winner receives a certificate and monetary award.
Nominations may be submitted by teachers, peers, parents, coaches, guidance counselors, club and organization sponsors. Self-nominations are allowed, too! Nominations are due Fri, Apr 28.
Click here to nominate a Langley junior for this award.
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Student Services needs parent volunteers to help in administering AP testing from May 1-11. 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!
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Join Langley’s School Psychologist Anna Brown to talk about Julie Lythcott-Haims’ book, How to Raise an Adult – Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. This will be a follow-up to last year’s conversation about parenting post-pandemic. The book talk will be held in the Lecture Hall on Apr 19 at 11 am. RSVP to Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu if you can attend.
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The 4th Annual Bands on the Run 5K is just around the corner! Lace up your shoes and join us on Sun, April 23 at 8 am!
This event is open to the entire community and benefits the Langley HS and Cooper MS bands. All ages are welcome! Run the course like a pro or walk the course with a friend. Stay afterwards and enjoy live DJ music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables.
Race registration is $40 for students 6-18 years old and $45 for adults through race day. Children 5 and under are free. Sign up here today!
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thank you to our latest sponsors!
FIRST CHAIR
Joy Design + Build
Shepherd Homes Group -
Boni Vinter
The Chen Family
ENSEMBLE PLAYER
MLS Education Consultants
Monica Gibson, Keller Williams Realty
The Pomper Family
All Donations are tax-deductible. Sponsor information is available here.
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What an Adorable Langley Memento… for any grade level! That's right. This raffle is for the entire school!
Otto the Saxon Gnome is handmade and has Saxon written in Nordic runes on its staff (gnome measures 10.5” h x 7.5” w). Support ANGP by purchasing one or more raffle tickets here: 1 ticket for $10 or 3 tickets for $25.
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sr&r updates survey: FCPS is updating the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) handbook for the 2023-24 School Year. Areas of revision include: dress code, substance misuse, discriminatory harassment, hazing, bullying and hate speech.
A feedback survey was emailed to parents Monday evening and closes at 8 pm tomorrow, Fri, Apr 14. The survey takes 5-10 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. Click here to take the SR&R Survey and here for more info on SR&R.
Students, look for an invitation to take the survey in your FCPSschools.net email account. Participation is voluntary.
Info provided by families, staff and students will be used to revise the SR&R document to be presented to the School Board for their approval in June.
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strategic planning community forum: FCPS invites parents/caregivers, students, employees and community members to participate in a virtual community forum to discuss the first draft of proposed goals for the new Strategic Plan. The final forum is scheduled for Mon, Apr 17 from 6-7:30 pm.
Click here to register for the event. See more info on the Strategic Planning webpage.
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opioid conversation continues |
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Opioid overdoses are on the rise across the country, including in Fairfax County. Most fatal overdoses in FFC in recent years involved fentanyl.
In the latest community conversation, FCPS principals and staff will share what is happening in our schools, and give updates on the work to educate our students and prevent substance misuse. Join the conversation on Mon, Apr 24, 6:30 to 8 pm at Woodson HS (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031).
Transportation is available from select schools throughout the county. View the registration page for details.
Visit the Opioid Awareness webpage for more info and the FFC Government webpage on opioids for ways to take action and get help for yourself or loved ones.
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physical exam night: Langley HS will host the popular Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE) Night for students interested in participating in a sport during the 2023-2024 school year. Register here to get your physical form completed by wonderful volunteer doctors on Wed, May 3, 5:30-7:30 pm. Cost is $50 (payable through MySchoolBucks - search PPE or Sports Physical).
FCPS does not provide any monetary support for athletic training programs in our schools! Proceeds from PPE Night go toward purchasing the supplies that are used everyday in the Athletic Training Room.
Many volunteers are needed to ensure the event runs smoothly. Click here to sign up to help!
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baseball: Langley Baseball Youth Night is Wed, Apr 19. The game starts at 6:30 pm vs Washington-Liberty and kids get in free if they wear their jersey! If you arrive early you can run on the field with the team! There will also be a raffle and giveaways!
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girls lax youth night: Langley Girls Lacrosse Youth Night will be on Wed, May 3 during the JV game vs Riverside. The game starts at 6 pm and kids get in free if they wear their jerseys. There will also be a raffle and giveaways as well as fun activities during halftime! View the flyer here.
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langley 2023 summer camps: Learn from experienced Langley coaches! Registration is now open for the 2023 Langley Summer Sports Camps through the online shop (other than boys basketball which has a separate link listed below). Summer camps help younger students experience a team sport and build their skills.
Camps and Dates:
Jun 5 - 9 - Football
Jun 20 - 23 - Girls Volleyball
Jun 20 - 23 - Field Hockey
Jun 26 - 30 - Softball
Jun 26 - 30 - Girls Basketball
Jul 10 - 14 - Girls Lacrosse
Jul 10 - 14 and Jul 17 - 21 - Boys Basketball: Register here for boys basketball camp.
Jul 17 - 21 - Boys Lacrosse
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… Charles R Chaffin EdD from Psychology Today writes, “Digital fatigue is a real thing. That feeling of being tired and burned out from all the screen time in our lives. The endless and sometimes habitual scrolling and texting back and forth limits our attention and can just plain wear us out.”
Here are some strategies to put down the devices and recharge.
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Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.
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senior class dues: Pay for your senior’s cap and gown on MySchoolBucks under Senior Dues. This is mandatory for graduation! Dues are $100.
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graduation ticket distribution: Tickets will be handed out during Graduation Practice, time TBD. Each graduate will receive 6 graduation tickets. You can swap tickets on our Class of 2023 Facebook page at your discretion.
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angp tickets: ANGP ticket sales are on sale now! ANGP is a safe and drug-free party the night of graduation, Jun 7 from 10:30 pm-4 am at Oak Marr Rec Center. Activities include mini golf, games, casino, swimming pools, spray tattoos, dancing, karaoke, prizes, giveaways every 15 minutes, food and more. Ticket price is $85. Click here to purchase tickets.
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support our angp fundraisers!
yard signs: The first batch of signs is here! If you ordered a yard sign on or before Mar 31, pickup your yard sign tomorrow, Fri, Apr 14 from 10 am-2 pm in the LHS parking lot Kiss and Ride lane. In order to expedite the pick-up line, put your last name on a piece of paper in the passenger side front window.
Still want to buy a “Congratulations Graduate” yard sign? Sales go until Apr 30. To purchase, click here.
limo raffle: Attend graduation in style! Purchase our Limo Van and Priority Seating at Graduation Raffle Tickets. Chauffered Ride provided by Burki Limo Service. Purchase raffle tickets here: 1 ticket @ $10 or 3 tickets @ $25.
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langley leap: Looking for an internship for Langley Leap? Check out the internship info on the PTSA website under Summer Opportunities here.
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save the dates for senior class activities:
May 20 - Prom (More info TBD)
May 22 - Jun 1 - Langley Leap
Jun 2 - Senior Trip (Location TBD)
Jun 5 - Senior Breakfast (LHS Cafeteria, 8:30-10:30 am)
Jun 7 - Graduation (DAR Constitution Hall, 10 am-12 pm)
Jun 7 - All Night Grad Party (Oak Marr Recreation Center, 10:30 pm-4 am)
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Freshman parents, join us for our last Parent Coffee of the school year on Fri, Apr 28 at 9:30 am in the Langley Cafeteria. In addition to updates about all things Class of 2026, we will be joined by Langley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Kelly Rankin for a presentation and discussion on substance abuse information and prevention strategies. If there are any specific questions on these topics that you’d like addressed, email them to lhsparents2026@gmail.com.
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art competition: Looking for a chance to showcase your artistic skills? The 2023 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students. Students are invited to enter the competition by submitting their best paintings, drawings, collages, computer designs and other types of artwork. Winners have the chance to have their art featured in the U.S. Capitol building alongside winning pieces from around the country.
Artwork must follow the Congressional Art Competition rules and regulations found here and all artwork must be submitted through your local Congressional representative. Here is the link for Don Beyer of the 8th District. Artwork and required forms must be submitted by Mon, May 2 at 9 am.
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children's festival: Thirty student volunteers are needed Sun, Apr 30 for the Great Falls Optimist Annual Children's Festival. Shifts are two hours, from either 1-3 pm or 2:30-4:30 pm and involve helping children with moon bounces and games. Students will be awarded service hours, and be provided with pizza, cotton candy, popcorn, and bottled water. The festival takes place behind the Great Falls Post Office. Parents are also invited to volunteer.
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teen character awards: Do you know a teen with an ethical and compassionate character? The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) is again sponsoring Teen Character Awards! These awards recognize teens who have, on their own and without compensation or formal recognition, cared for elderly relatives or younger siblings, or who have helped out in the neighborhood or community (defined as the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area), and deserve to be recognized not only for themselves but as examples to others.
Awards will be presented on the outdoor stage at McLean Day at 3 pm on Sat, May 20. Click here to view the nomination application and criteria. Apps are due no later than Fri, Apr 21 and must be submitted by email to e-y_committee@mcleancitizens.org.
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First-Class Awards are presented each year at the Special Education Conference to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators and students who demonstrate inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should demonstrate the following skills/criteria:
- Modeling excellence in their role relative to special education
- Positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike
- Commitment to creating an inclusive environment and mindset
Complete the 2023 Special Education Conference First Class Award Nomination Form to nominate an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close tomorrow, Apr 14.
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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 17. As is tradition, in-person voting will be available at McLean Day, Sat, May 20, 10:30 am–5 pm (Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean).
Six Langley students are running for the LHS youth candidate position: Sophia Bruno, Cabot Fisher, Charlotte Loving, Mikey (Duy) Nguyen, Ethan Pwu, and Sonya Thott. Click here to meet all the candidates and view more election info on the MCC website.
Questions? Contact Holly Novak at 703-744-9348 or holly.novak@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Apr 13: End of Third Quarter - Two Hour Early Release
Apr 14: Student Holiday
Apr 20-22: Spring Musical Urinetown, 7 pm, Auditorium
Apr 21: Student Holiday
Apr 23: Bands on the Run 5K, 8 am
Apr 23: Spring Musical Urinetown, 2:30 pm, Auditorium
Apr 28: Class of 2026 Parent Coffee, 9:30 am, Cafeteria
April 28: Saxon Service
May 1-May 12: AP Testing
May 15-May 19: SOL Testing
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Join the LHS PTSA! Click Here.
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LHS PTSA eNews Editors
Gary Coetzee, Pamela Fox, Julianne Kass, Helen Miller and
Stephanie Maxwell (Technical Advisor)
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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