message from the ptsa president
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Georgetown Pike has become a major commuter route, creating
congestion at the I-495 intersection and affecting teachers, parents and students as we travel to LHS each day. As a member of the Langley community, you have an opportunity to
express your views to VDOT through the PTSA-sponsored traffic survey. The deadline for this short, eight-question survey is
extended to
Sept 28, so please take a moment to participate today if you haven’t done so already. Follow these links:
Results for the traffic survey will be provided to VDOT and Fairfax County, and
will be shared with our LHS community.
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Additionally,
VDOT is seeking the community’s input on some of the longer-term proposals, including a potential pilot project to evaluate
limiting access to the ramp from Georgetown Pike to northbound I-495 during
weekday afternoon/evening periods. The VDOT/Fairfax County meeting cancelled last week has not yet been rescheduled, but you may email your questions, comments and concerns to
meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov. Note “
McLean Traffic Analysis” in the subject line.
Please take this opportunity to
lend your voice to this issue that impacts our entire community!
~ Patty Burgess, PTSA President
PS: Details in
Class of 2019 notes below about
parking passes available to all
seniors;
deadline
tomorrow
, Sept 21.
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student graphic art contest
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The LHS Student Directory needs a
fresh new look for 2018-19, and there’s a
contest to find artwork for the front cover. All submissions are
due by Oct 12 and will be judged by the PTSA directory committee. Here are the
instructions:
- Submit a drawing/artwork to appear in the center front cover of the directory
- Directory front cover size is 5.5 x 8.5
- Artwork can be any size but must be submitted as a jpg file. Minor edits will be made to fit artwork into an approximate space of 3 x 3.5.
- Use brighter colors and limited detailing.
- Artist will be given credit on the first page of the directory.
- Submit your file to: langleydirectory@gmail.com.
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Have you become a PTSA member this year? Don’t wait! Join by
Mon, Oct 1
to guarantee your
print copy of the 2018-19 LHS Student Directory
. We can’t guarantee printed directories for those who join after the deadline. In addition to this helpful resource, your annual PTSA membership and donation supports innovative teaching development, cutting-edge technology, special programs and extra materials that enhance your student’s education.
Thanks for your support!
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Is baking a favorite past time? Why not
share your talents at a PTSA teacher appreciation event? Our teachers love home baked goodies. The
first teacher luncheon is coming up soon, on
Oct 5. If you can help next month or later in the year, contact
Susanne Partridge at
susannepartridge@me.com.
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The PSAT for grades 9-11 is Wed, Oct 10, followed by an
early release at 12:55 pm. (
Seniors will not come to school this day.)
FCPS pays the PSAT scoring fee for 9th and 10th graders; however,
juniors must pay $20 to have their exams scored. Payment can be made through
MySchoolBucks. More information about the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT can be found on the College Board
website.
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washing cars for the choir
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Langley Choir students will host a car wash fundraiser on
Sat, Sept 22 from 9 am–3 pm at the Sunoco on the corner of
Old Dominion and
Spring Hill. Donations will go toward their spring trip to San Diego.
Come on by!
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The annual FCPS College Fair will be held on
Sun, Oct 14 (7:30-9:30 pm) at Fair Oaks Mall. College Fair is an open-air setting that allows high school students and parents to
meet with over 400 college and university reps to learn about their institutions. Learn more by clicking
here.
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ALL seniors who apply will receive a parking pass. Complete the forms available in the main office and
submit, with a check,
to the attention of Mark Rogers, by Fri, Sept 21. Mark the forms
senior parking.
Online senior swag ordering ends midnight Wed, Sept 26 (original deadline listed was incorrect). Be sure to get the order in on time! Click
here for details.
Senior dues deadline is
extended to Sept 27. Pay before then and we can
guarantee you’ll get the correct class shirt size.
Order and pay via the “School Store” in
MySchoolBucks.com.
Join the Class of 2019 Parent Google Group to stay informed of all senior activities and deadlines. Click
here to sign up. You don’t need a gmail address to join.
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Last call for
Junior Class Dues,
Spirit Week T-shirt Size, etc.! Register through
MySchoolBucks by
TOMORROW, Fri, Sept 21. You’ll also want to purchase the
PSAT score report while you’re there. We’re going to send around a doc with
kids’ names and t-shirt sizes, to be sure it’s all correct. If you need a change, you must
get back to us quickly.
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Our first
Junior Parent Forum will be held
Oct 10, 9:30-11 am at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6715 Georgetown Pike. Virtual access will be provided via
Blackboard Collaborate at this
link. We’re pleased to have
Principal Kim Greer join us. We’ll hear from
Hannah Wolff, College and Career Specialist, and
Counselor Tim Ready, who will explain the format for the
Student Services Junior College Admissions Program, held in conjunction with
our Class Dinner on Feb 13, and will answer questions on
counselor support during junior year. Ms Wolff asks that juniors don’t try to schedule one-on-one time with her until she gets the seniors sorted out – you can
have questions answered during junior parent events.
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Have you ordered your
Class of 2021 Homecoming t-shirt
yet? It’s included with sophomore dues when you pay by the deadline,
Mon, Sept
24
. Go to
MySchoolBucks
to order and pay today.
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Freshman class dues
($35) include your freshman's
Homecoming t-shirt! This is a big deal to the kids! Dues & t-shirt orders can be paid online at
MySchoolBucks. Please make sure to
select a size for your child’s t-shirt. This is the
ONLY way to
guarantee that your child will receive their class t-shirt!
Our Freshman Class Dinner will be held
Wed, Sept 26, 6:30-8 pm in the Langley Cafeteria. Meet key staff and other freshman families at this fundraiser dinner. During this event,
Mike Johnson, Langley Counselor and
Braden Peterson, Director of Student Services will present
“Langley 101: Survival Tips for Parents and Students” where many of your questions will be answered. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at
MySchoolBucks. Food will be catered by
Café Rio.
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The FDA has formally stated that
e-cigarettes
(including
vaping
and
juuling
) have reached an
epidemic proportion of growth among teens
. “The disturbing and
accelerating trajectory
of use we’re seeing in youth, and the
resulting path to addiction
, must end. ... The FDA won’t tolerate a whole generation of young people becoming
addicted
to nicotine as a
tradeoff
for enabling adults to have unfettered access to these same products.”
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Eleven Langley Seniors
have been selected as
semifinalists
by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2019, and are eligible to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarship awards worth $31 million.
Congratulations to our Langley semifinalists!
Michelle Ascrizzi, John Beckner, Elizabeth Gersony, Camden Hao, Rachel Keiser, Ethan Lu, Helena Lu, Marisa Mihori, Dan Ni, Reva Siva, and Eileen Wen.
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Sophomore William Nowak
participated in the
Eagle Scouts Cycle Across America 2018 journey
this summer. He started in Seattle on June 17th, together with ten other scouts from all over the country, and ended the trip in Washington, DC on August 21st. They biked coast-to-coast
4,076 miles, climbed 137,142 feet
with their wheels turning, and
visited 15 states in 67 days
.
What an amazing feat!
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fcps international study opportunities
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Want a great spring break or summer trip for your teen?
Your child can experience the world on an FCPS International Study Travel or Service Learning Program (ISTP/ISLP).
A parent interest meeting on 2019 ISTP/ISLP opportunities will be held on
Tues, Sept 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, at the Gatehouse Admin Center Café, 8115 Gatehouse Road.
The 2019 programs include opportunities for middle and high school students to
explore France, Peru, Ecuador, and
Costa Rica. Programs run over Spring Break or the beginning of summer and have a range of focus:
Language Immersion, Service Learning, Environmental Science, and Global Leadership.
Enrollment is currently open for 2019 opportunities! Programs are tuition-based, and affordable payment options make it easy for all to participate.
Space is limited, and tours will reach capacity. Register
here if you plan to attend. (You must park in the garage and take the elevator to the main floor to enter the café.) Questions? Send an e-mail to
istp@fcps.edu, or visit the
website.
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credit exam for world languages
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The
2018 Credit Exam for World Languages takes place
Nov 6, 7 and 8. This exam tests students’
first language proficiency, enabling them to earn one or two credits toward fulfilling the
FCPS world languages requirement for the advanced studies diploma. Passing this exam will also award students with the
Biliteracy Seal upon graduation. Registration
closes at
4 pm on Oct 10; see your school counselor to register for the credit exam.
Test dates are
West Potomac HS - Nov 6, 4 pm; Centreville HS – Nov 7, 4 pm; Falls Church HS – Nov 8, 4 pm. Click
here for more information.
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service learning opportunities
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Reston Alzheimer’s Walk
Tribute/Tall Oaks Assisted Living
Sun, Sept 23, 12:00-3:30pm
Come walk with our residents and staff at the
Reston Alzheimer’s walk! We’ll leave from the community and walk around Reston Town Center. Sign up on
x2vol, Local Opportunities page.
October Pumpkin Patch
St Thomas Episcopal Church
8991 Brook Road, McLean
Sun, Sept 23, 4-6 pm
We need help moving pallets to our front lawn in preparation for our
October pumpkin patch. All proceeds from pumpkin sales are
donated to local charities (
SHARE, Facets, Second Story and Falls Church/McLean Children's Center). Work will involve loading pallets into a pickup and unloading them onto the front lawn. (Bring some work gloves). Sign Up on
x2vol, Local Opportunities page.
Rise Against Hunger McLean
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
1545 Chain Bridge Rd
Sat, Nov 3
Registration is open for the next meal packaging event. The goal again this year is
300,000 meals. To accomplish that, we’ll need
1000+ volunteers over the course of 3 shifts:
Shift 1 from
8-10:30 am really sets the tone for the day.
Shift 2 from
11 am–1:30 pm is the most heavily enrolled and packages the greatest number of meals.
Shift 3 from
2-4:30 pm finishes the meal packaging and assists with clean-up.
Please visit the
webpage to register for this event.
note: Does your student have questions about the FCPS service learning system,
x2vol? Need help
setting up an account,
finding opportunities, or
logging hours? Visit this
webpage for step by step instructions.
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Sept 21: Club Day, Saxon Time, Cafeteria
Sept 24: Driver's Ed Program
Sept 26: Late Buses Begin
Sept 26: Freshman Class Dinner
Sept 29:
Orchestra Carwash, McLean BP
Sept 29: Mental Health & Wellness Conference, Fairfax HS
Oct 1: Back-to-School Night, All Grades
Oct 1:
Junior Parking Lottery
Oct 3: Senior Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall
Oct 8: Holiday,
Teacher Work Day
Oct 9: Fall Academic Awards, Saxon Time, Langley Hall & Auditorium
Oct 10:
PSAT and 2-hour Early Release (Senior holiday)
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Langley PTSA Communications Committee:
Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Jane Riddle, Anne Whipple
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