message from the principal
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Welcome to the start of what will
surely be a fantastic school year.
We kicked off with a
very successful freshman orientation program
and a chance to
greet transfer students.
Students and families were delighted by the school spirit displayed by the
drumline, cheerleaders, dance team, and SGA, as well as student ambassadors and Langley Link Mentors.
Teachers were welcomed back to work with a
tasty breakfast the PTSA provided.
We got the school year proper off to a phenomenal start with
a video featuring our administrative team,
inspired by the hit TV show
The Office.
A huge shout-out to the
broadcast students who conceptualized and videotaped the piece.
(We will post it soon on the school website so you can have a look.)
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There was
sheer joy on students’ faces
as they entered the
renovated cafeteria
for the first time. Many were not deterred by the 90°weather and opted to have lunch in the courtyard. After many months of construction,
my heart was warmed by the sight of kids enjoying the new space.
And there’s more! With great enthusiasm, I can share that
the final classroom move will occur Labor Day weekend.
Ten math teachers will move to their permanent classrooms located adjacent to the cafeteria. If all goes well,
renovation work will conclude by the end of first quarter.
Here are some
important dates
to note on your calendars. There will be a
3-hour early release on Sept 19. Late buses
will begin on
Sept 26;
they will run on Wednesdays and will depart ~4:45. Also, I hope to see each of you at
Back to School Night on Mon, Oct 1
(note the new date)
.
I’m looking forward to a
positive school year for each and every student.
If your family needs anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Go Saxons!
~ Kimberly Greer, LHS Principal
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We hope to see everyone at the
Senior
Class Dinner next Tuesday at 6 pm
in our beautiful new Cafeteria, right before the
mandatory senior college night program.
There's still time to purchase your dinner tickets on
MySchoolBucks
.
If you purchase after Friday, bring your email receipt with you.
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And, don't forget to pay your
class dues!
Class dues are mandatory for seniors.
Pay before
Sept 17
to guarantee the correct size for the class t-shirt.
Senior Swag order deadline is Sept 26;
click
here
to order.
BTS, Oct 1.
Our first
Class Coffee
will be held at Langley in the Lecture Hall on
Wed, Oct. 3, 9:30 am.
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Remember to submit your
Junior Class Dues
, Spirit Week t-shirt size, and more, using
MySchoolBucks
by
Fri, Sept 14.
Key dates and info is in the
Junior Class Letter
.
You can always find information and dates on the
Junior Class Webpage
,
as well as
detailed MySchoolBucks access information and
PSAT registration
payment instructions. If you prefer, you may print the
Junior Class Dues Form
and mail/send to Langley with a check.
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Take note of these dates:
Sept 12, 9:30 am, for the first PTSA Meeting with the new principal.
Oct 1, BTS for all grades.
Oct 10, 9:30-11 am,
first Junior Parent Forum at St. John’s Episcopal Church. And some dates farther in the future:
Parent Forums
will be held
Dec 5
and
April 25
.
Junior Class Dinner
and College Admissions Program,
Feb 13.
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Sophomore parents,
don’t miss out on a
Homecoming t-shirt
for your students -- they're included with your student’s class dues payment! Payment of class dues, Class Dinner, and donations is easily made through the
MySchoolBucks link
. Sign up today -- it only takes a minute.
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Additional sophomore class info, including upcoming dates for
Driver's Education Programs
and
Parent Forums
, can be found on the
Class of 2021 Webpage
.
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Freshman class dues ($35)
are due
Fri, Sept 14.
Dues are used to fund activities such as
Back-to-School packets, Parent Coffees, and Student Treat Days.
Class dues include your freshman's
Homecoming t-shirt!
Dues & t-shirt order can be paid online at
MySchoolBucks
.
To see a tutorial, visit our class webpage on the PTSA website.
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The
Class Dinner
will be held
Wed, Sept 26, 6:30-8 pm
in the Langley Cafeteria. Class of 2022 students and their families are invited to meet key staff and other freshmen families at this fundraiser dinner. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased on
MySchoolBucks
.
If you're not receiving
Class of 2022 emails,
visit our
Class Webpage
and click to sign up.
Email will be our primary means of communicating
all class events and information for the next four years.
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Applications for National Honor Society
are now available, and due back by
Fri, Sept 28.
Juniors and seniors with a
grade point average of 3.5 or higher
are eligible to apply. To access the application, students should enroll in the
NHS Google Classroom
page using the code
rtfxgn
. Students will need to log into their school Google account to complete and submit the application. Send any questions to
Ms Conner
at
mbconner@fcps.edu
or
Ms Stankiewicz
at
kastankiewicz@fcps.edu
.
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Saxon Stage’s fall play
is the hilarious, coming-of-age comedy
Biloxi Blues
by Neil Simon. Auditions will be held
Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept 4 and 5, from 3:15-5:45 pm in the Auditorium.
Sign-up sheets are posted in the black box theatre, and scripts are available for check-out. Specific audition scene selections will be posted on the Saxon Stage Google Classroom by
Sun, Sept 2.
The code to join is
z5ldgl
. The production will open on Thurs, Nov 29 and run through Sun, Dec 2. For more info, contact the theatre director,
Valerie Karasek,
vdkarasek@fcps.edu
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Sending or receiving a text
takes a driver’s eyes off the road for
an average of 4.6 seconds,
the equivalent of driving 55 mph the length of a football field
blindfolded
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Have you joined the PTSA yet?
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Langley PTSA memberships and donations directly benefit your student
by providing
special programs, supplemental materials and cutting-edge equipment and technology that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Your annual
$25 membership
also includes a
printed directory
— so be sure to join now, and we’ll reserve your copy. Additional donations are gratefully accepted. Thanks for your support!
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The PTSA works with
AtoZ Connect
to create our school's database for the online and print student directory.
All student data will be verified online,
and there will be no paper forms to return to school.
All registered students
in grades 9-12 will be automatically included in the Directory.
In mid-September, you'll receive
an email with a link to access your account
for the new school year. After logging in, you can
verify and update your contact information
or
opt out
of the directory.
Please note,
all
students will be included in the Directory.
To verify your info, make changes or opt out, you must log in using the link sent to you.
All student information not verified will print as is.
Contact
langleydirectory@gmail.com
if you have any questions.
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There’s still time to
advertise in this year’s Student Directory
.
Ad space is available throughout the printed directory and in the mobile directory app. To place your ad or for more info, contact
Monica Christensen
at
monica@atozconnect.com
. Click
here
for pricing. For other directory questions, contact
langleydirectory@gmail.com
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At the field
To
volunteer in concessions
for
home football games, send an
email to the Varsity Football team. E
veryone in the Saxon community is welcome!
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Girls' hoops
Girls' basketball interest meeting,
Sept 5, 5 pm, Rm 1516. Workout
after, 5:30-7 pm in the main gym. Click
here
for
fall workout calendar.
Email
Coach Baker
with questions.
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Sept 3 : Labor Day Holiday
Sept 4 : New Family Forum
Sept 4 : Senior Dinner & College Night
Sept 12:
Principal Coffee/PTSA Meeting
Sept 19: 3-Hour Early Release
Sept 20: Saxon Service during Saxon Time
Sept 21: Club Day
Sept 24: Driver's Ed Program
Sept 26: Late Busses Begin
Sept 26: Freshman Class Dinner
Oct 1 : Back-to-School Night, All Grades --
new date!
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Langley High School PTSA | 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101
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