Who doesn't love winning a prize?
An Amazon gift card! Tickets to the Redskins! The
excitement builds for our teachers
each time we hold a
raffle
and what a fun way to let our LHS staff know how much we
appreciate their work
on behalf of our students.
How can you contribute?
Hopefully this is just the opportunity you have been looking for to find a home for some
wonderful items
or
tickets
that you can't use
. Or perhaps you'll pick up a
gift card
the next time you are shopping and contribute that to our raffle prizes. Contact
Annette Bellino
at
Annette.bellino@verizon.net
with any donations. We can provide a receipt upon request.
Thank you for your continued support of our teachers, staff and the PTSA!
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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At the FCPS School Board meeting last week
, the School Board voted to
approve an amendment
to the Capital Improvement Program, introduced by Dranesville School Board member
Janie Strauss
, to begin studying a
school boundary adjustment
between
McLean HS
and
Langley HS
. McLean is at 116 percent capacity and Langley is at 82 percent capacity.
School board staff will study the
overcrowding issue
and recommend the
size
,
scope
and
timing
of a boundary adjustment between the two schools. The community will have
opportunities for input
before the school board approves any adjustment. Based on discussion during the meeting, a plan could possibly be in place for the 2020-2021 school year.
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student directory deadline extended!
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Have you become a PTSA member this year?
If not, there’s still time -- our directory
order deadline has been extended
until close of school on
Fri, Oct 4
. Due to cost constraints, we are unable to guarantee printed directories this year for members who join after that date.
Click
here
to join and
donate online
or fill out the PTSA Membership
Form
and return it with a check written to Langley PTSA to Langley HS, ATTN: PTSA Membership, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean VA 22101. Unsure whether you’ve joined? Contact
Annette Bellino
at
annette.bellino@verizon.net
.
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bands on the run
logo contest
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Can you design a logo? The
Langley HS and
Cooper MS
Bands on the Run 5K, slated this year for
April 26, is holding a contest for its annual
5K logo. The winner gets $50, and a t-shirt with the logo to add to their art portfolio. Ideas should relate to
running or movement and
music or bands, with a pop of color and relatively clean lines. Last year’s winner was
Jason Deng.
Entries are due by Oct 15
at midnight, and must be in .jpeg and .pdf formats. Multiple entries per person are permitted (and encouraged)! Print this
flyer for important details and visit the band
website. Questions? Contact
mkunkemueller@gmail.com.
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Let your creative side shine
! This year's
Reflections contest theme is
Look Within. Choose your artistic method, and go for it.
NEW due date:
Mon, Oct 28
.
Entries at Langley are
due on Oct 28 in the front office. All entries need an
entry form and
most need a thumb drive with the entry on it. Any question or need help getting started? Email
langleyreflections@gmail.com.
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Is your student
ready for the PSAT?
All
sophomores and juniors
will take the PSAT on
Wed, Oct 16
. Click
here
for important info about the PSAT process.
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Langley's Marching Saxons and Color Guard are off to a great start this year with strong performances of their show,
From Darkness to Light, at two competitions and three home football games so far. Competing at the
Marine Corps Invitational last Saturday in Annapolis, the band took home second place in its class and fourth overall out of 34 bands.
Congrats, Saxons!
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Color guard members
Melinda Hauda
and
Alisha Qian
are captured in a mid-air spin and toss of their rifles at the Homecoming half-time show last Friday.
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Ryker Bendewald
was the lead drum major in a camp of over 100 drum majors at James Madison University this summer, and is in his third year with the title at Langley.
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The marching band and color guard includes over 130 students
, and performs at each home football game and competes in several competitions throughout the fall.
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…
Psychology Today
reports "Everyone is abuzz with talk of pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather and rain boots. The truth is that for many people, the
transition to fall is tough and the
transition to winter is even tougher."
Here are five ways seasonal change affects mental health and
what you can do about it.
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Seniors,
see our recently updated class
webpage
for the LHS Student Services College Application checklist and links to all handouts and documents needed.
If your student is applying
Early (Decision/Action/Rolling)
, their materials are due to their counselor
tomorrow
,
Fri, Oct 4
and they should
sign up to meet with their counselor ASAP
.
Our
first
Senior Parent Forum
is
next T
hurs, Oct 10,
9:30 am-11 am
in the
LHS Lecture Hall.
Park in the bus parking are behind LHS and
enter through Door 9
). Click
here
for the
Remote Access
link
. You'll learn about the college application process, Langley Leap and senior activities. Guest speakers include
Jim Robertson
,
Braden Peterson
,
Ryan Jackson
and a
panel of Langley graduates and parents of graduates
.
The Senior yearbook ad deadline is Oct 14!
Click
here
to create an ad and to order a yearbook. More details
here
or on the class
webpage
.
Send in your photos
from homecoming, theatre, choir and other activities to ensure your senior is included in the
Senior Slide Show
. Group photos are preferred! Email them to
lhs2020photos@gmail.com
.
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It's never too early to sign up for this year’s Junior Class Dinner
– the date is set for
Thurs, Feb 13 at 6pm at Langley
.
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Our first Freshman Class Forum
is
Wed, Oct 23, 9:30 am-11 am
in the
LHS Lecture Hall
. Freshmen Forums are a great way to find out what is happening at Langley!
Braden Peterson
, Director of Student Services, will focus on the theme "Who am I and Where am I Going?" He'll discuss the trickier points of the transition from middle school to high school and how you can be sure your child thrives throughout high school.
Have you paid your
Class of 2023
dues?
Freshman class dues are used to fund Spirit Week activities, Parent Forums and Student Treat Days. Class dues are collected each year
and in the future will help
fund
Prom
and
2023 Graduation
. Pay online at
MySchoolBucks
.
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FCPS is hosting the 2019 Mental Health and Wellness Conference this
Sat,
Oct 5, 8 am-12:30 pm at
Fairfax HS. Langley’s own Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist,
Kelly Rankin, will be one of the presenters.
Use this
link for additional information and to register for the event.
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Virginia Hospital Center is hosting a free community forum about mental wellness on
Thurs, Oct 10 at 7 pm. Area experts on helping children and teens with anxiety will address a range of topics that are relevant to many families in our community. Click
here for more info and
here to register.
Topics include:
- Best practices for managing expectations for children in high-performing environments.
- Methods to support teens struggling with anxiety or depression.
- Ways to better navigate co-parenting and blended families.
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Each year, FCPS offers
high school students and parents
chances to meet with colleges and universities to share info and answer questions about their institutions. This year’s
College Fair and College Night
events are
Sun, Oct 20
and
Mon, Oct 21
. Representatives from nearly 400 colleges and universities are on hand at these events. College Night also features workshops related to the college admissions process. To register, click
here
.
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2019 FCPS College Fair
Fair Oaks Mall
Sun, Oct 20, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
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2019 FCPS College Night
Hayfield SS
Mon, Oct 21, 7pm-9 pm
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The PTSA has joined CauseNetwork
,
a new kind of marketplace where
up to 10 percent of purchases
support Langley HS students and staff. There are over 1,000 participating stores, including many of the brands you know and love. Click
here
for instructions on how to join.
Parents, take a moment to
link your Harris Teeter grocery card
to effortlessly raise funds for Langley!
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Come out and
join the McLean 5K Fun Run!
The run, which benefits the
McLean Community Foundation
, is
Sat, Oct 5, 8 am
and starts from the
McLean Square Shopping Center
(6631 Old Dominion Dr). Walkers, strollers and friendly pets are welcome too! Click
here
to register and
here
to view the flyer.
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Cooper MS welcomes the Langley community to an evening with
Andrew McPeak, co-author of
Marching Off the Map,
this
Mon, Oct 7, 7:30 pm at
Cooper MS in Room 130.
McPeak and his
co-author, education specialist Tim Elmore, are thought leaders on pioneering a way for parents and teachers to
help the hyper-connected Generation Z to avoid the crushing anxiety and artificial maturity that seem to be side effects of being as hyper-connected as this generation is.
McPeak’s presentation is interactive and packed with useful advice. Click
here for the flyer.
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Are you using technology or is technology using you?
What’s going on behind the screens? While we are more connected than ever, it’s hard to know if technology is
helping us or hurting us
, yet we do have a choice when it comes to managing the way we use technology.
As part of a year-long focus on social media wellness, the
Safe Community Coalition
, in conjunction with the
PTSAs of Langley HS
and
McLean HS
invite you to a free community showing of the compelling new
IndieFlix Original Documentary
LIKE
:
- Thurs, Oct 10, 7 pm-8:30 pm in the Langley HS Auditorium
- Tues, Oct 15, 7 pm-8:30 pm in the McLean HS Auditorium
LIKE
explores the social impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain.
The goal of the film is to educate, inspire and equip us to self-regulate. After the film, discussion will be led by Dr. Cliff Sussman, a DC-based psychiatrist and expert on helping people achieve a more balanced relationship with digital technology. This event is free and recommended for adults and students of any age who have phones.
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Join Rise Against Hunger and help their mission to end world hunger by 2030.
Nov 2, 8 am-4:30 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean. Click
here for more information and to register.
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Oct 4: Powderpuff Football Game
Oct 7: LHS Financial Aid Night, 6:30 pm,
McLean HS
Oct 10: Senior Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 10: Softball Interest Meeting, 3 pm
Oct 14: Student Holiday
Oct 16: PSAT, Sophomores and Juniors,
Early Dismissal
Oct 20: College Fair, 7:30 pm, Fair Oaks Mall
Oct 21: College Night, 7 pm, Hayfield SS
Oct 22: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm
Oct 23: Freshman Class Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 30: Saxon Service
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Langley PTSA eNews Editors
Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Amy Prewett, Jane Riddle
Amy P
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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