Last week
, the FCPS School Board met to review the Virginia Department of Education Guidance on School Closure and present the
Distance Learning Plan for Continuity of Learning
. You can access the presentation
here
.
Langley
teachers began training this week
in distance learning and plan to proceed with continuity of learning on
April 14
. See more regarding distance learning below.
Please be mindful
that Langley teachers are tasked with continuing to teach under these new conditions. Many have children and family at home and are faced with the same challenges and emotions that we are going through.
If there ever was a time to practice patience, it is now.
This is a trying time for all.
We are social creatures who yearn to be with others. Thankfully, we have technology that allows us to connect with those we are unable to see in person. If you haven't
"Zoomed" or FaceTimed
lately with extended family and friends, I highly recommend it. And encourage your kids to do the same.
Although we cannot be together in person, those face-to-face interactions are extremely uplifting
.
For a start, check out the video below from Director of Student Services,
Braden Peterson
.
Stay home, stay safe and stay well.
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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FCPS announced
that
distance learning
will begin on
Tues, Apr 14
. The plan is to include a combination of
about three hours per day total of teacher-led, teacher-supported and independent learning
across all courses via
Blackboard and Google Classroom
. The full (20 page) Distance Plan PDF is posted on the FCPS website
here
. You will also find helpful information,
including updated FAQ's
, on the
FCPS homepage
. Also note, the
third quarter grade book is not yet closed
.
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As most students
in AP courses know, the AP exam format this year will be
45-minute free response exams on-line
. Click
here
for updates from the College Board, and go to the
AP YouTube
channel for course content and review sessions. Tomorrow,
April 3
, the
College Board will announce the exam schedule
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message from mr. peterson
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Langley's own
Director of Student Services,
Braden Peterson
, reaches out to Langley students and families through a
YouTube video on "Unchartered Waters."
In this video, Mr. Peterson encourages everyone to practice
physical distance
vs
social distance
and discusses the importance of staying connected.
View his message
by clicking on this
link
and stay tuned in the coming weeks for more videos and information. You can also
follow Mr. Peterson on twitter at @BradenJPeterson
.
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ptsa expenses & reimbursements
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Through the generosity
of your time and donations, we are able to sponsor programs throughout the school year that enhance your child's education. If you have volunteered for any of the PTSA programs and
incurred an expense
while hosting that event, please submit a
Reimbursement Form
so we can send you a check. If you have any questions, contact the PTSA Treasurer
Lisa Givens
at
lisa.givens@ymail.com
.
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The first week of May is teacher appreciation week!
Despite (or especially during) the school closure, the Langley community and PTSA wants to show its appreciation for our 200+ Langley staff by
gifting each staff member a $25 gift card.
Click
here
to donate, and PTSA volunteers will purchase the cards.
Thank you for helping to continue this tradition of thanking our teachers and staff!
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A bit of good news!
The
Shire
will still be published this year
,
and given the school closure, it will be an even more important memento for students.
It’s not too late to purchase a yearbook!
Click
here
to order, using Langley's school code
4159
. The deadline is
May 2
.
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We’ll still landscape Langley's main courtyard as soon as we have access to it.
Just how gorgeous and green it will be, however, depends upon how many donations are made ASAP!
Please donate a leaf or two to the
Langley Legacy Tree
,
the wall sculpture growing in the
Langley Lobby
. As seen in the photo, dozens of leaves and birds were added to the tree just before the school closure.
About 100 of our seniors already have a leaf inscribed in their honor.
Add your senior!
Leaves also are a great way to pay tribute to teachers, family and friends.
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Giving levels are
copper leaf ($50), silver leaf ($100), gold leaf ($200) and acorn or bird ($500)
. With a $1,000+ donation, your family's name is included on the Courtyard Benefactor Plaque, which will be installed next to the Tree.
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vote for the langley mcc rep
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Six Langley students are running for the Langley slot
on the
McLean Community Center Board
, and you can vote by mail. Just email MCC at
elections@mcleancenter.org
indicating the number of youth candidate ballots needed and they'll be mailed to your home. Ballots due by
Wed, May 13.
Click
here
for voting details and to read the statements of the six great candidates:
Selina Al-Shihabi, Ivy Chen, Maria Kim, Aidan Nguyen, Fay Shuai
and
Emily Siryani.
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2024 class parents needed
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Each spring,
the PTSA helps identify
Class Parents for the incoming freshman class
. If you, or someone you know, have a rising freshman and would be
interested in serving as a Class Parent
, please contact
Kitty Gonzalez
at
kittygonzalez@verizon.net
.
Open Class Parent positions include:
Treasurer
– manage all financial responsibilities for the class funds
Communications
– establish and manage class website, post notices in PTSA eNews and LHS website and handle email correspondence with parents using online communications tools (i.e. Google Groups, Mailchimp)
Class Dinner Coordinator
– coordinate details for class dinner (1 event per year), which is the primary class fundraiser each year
Class Coffee Coordinator
– coordinate refreshments for the class coffees/forums (3 per year)
Volunteer Coordinator
– manage volunteer needs/recruitment and Sign-Up Genius for events
Class Photo Coordinator
– collect and manage photos for all 4 years and prepare a class slide show senior year
Prom Coordinato
r
– planning begins sophomore year
ANGP (All Night Grad Party)
– in freshman and sophomore year, manage set-up for the current class’ ANGP. Manage clean-up junior year and senior year, plan the event for the class of 2024
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Looking for a fun, flexible and at-home
way to be involved with Langley next year?
Consider joining the
langley eNews
team!
We are four happy volunteers who take turns to put together the
eNews
and we’d love to
welcome one more editor
for next year, when our senior parent graduates this June.
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Check here each week for important updates
for your student’s class. Clicking on your
class button
will take you directly to your
class page for more details
.
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Many thanks
to an LHS parent for sending us this
open letter
to high school seniors
from
Chris Dier
, whose own senior year was disrupted by Hurricane Katrina. The letter appears in the
blog of Louisiana teacher Mercedes Schneide
r and
articulates some of our thoughts and sentiments for our Class of 2020
.
Please know
that Langley Administration, Teachers, Class Sponsors, PTSA, and Class Parents are
all committed to creatively plan meaningful events
available to all Langley seniors and families that follow CDC, Commonwealth of Virginia, Fairfax County, and FCPS guidelines.
We will update our class
webpage
once we have any definitive updates.
During your time at home, we are
asking every family to
send us their five favorite pictures of their senior
and other seniors participating in a Langley activity to be included in the
Senior Video
. Email photos to
lhs2020photos@gmail.com
. It would be ideal to have one picture from each year. Please send all pictures by midnight,
Mon, May 18
.
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Finally, get ready for some fun!
DJ Chris Styles
is throwing a
“Virtual Prom”
Facebook live stream party on
Sat, Apr 18 from 7-10 pm
for the
Class of 2020
. Click
here
for the
event invite and more info
.
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Freshman parents
,
note that our
Freshman Class Forum on Apr 21
has been
canceled
. We are not planning to reschedule at this time. Stay well everyone!
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During this time of physical distancing
, there are
still ways for students to volunteer
and earn service hours. Have an adult verify your time and donation and log hours in x2vol as usual.
Here are this week’s suggested activities.
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blood donations needed:
Langley High School had planned to hold a blood drive in conjunction with INOVA on Apr 16. Needless to say, the blood drive has been cancelled. However, INOVA’s need for blood remains high!
Students can donate blood and earn service hours
; just be sure to get an adult to verify your time and donation. Information to schedule a donation, including donation centers and dates/times can be found
here
. Donations are encouraged at one of the INOVA centers in late April and
early May. Call 866-256-6372 to schedule an appointment.
Donors that are 17 and older will not need a signed parental consent.
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mask makers:
Students can use their sewing skills to make
face masks to donate, as well as for personal use
. This Joann Fabrics
webpage
links to videos giving directions for various types of face masks. Joann’s is also offering a discount on materials.
Finished masks can be returned to Joann’s for donation
to local hospitals and healthcare systems that are in need. Find a location and check store hours
here
. Families can donate directly to a local organization; just verify before donating to ensure that the organization can accept handmade masks. Log hours in x2vol and have an adult verify time. This is a wonderful opportunity for our
students who can sew to provide community service.
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pillowcases
:
Many students have worked to make pillowcases during Saxon Service. Now you can earn community service hours at home!
The
attached pdf
has directions on making the pillowcases.
It’s a little harder than sewing three straight lines because the pillowcases need to be able to withstand being washed in industrial washing machines at hospitals. Nevertheless, the directions are still quite easy. Please contact
Effie Hoffman
at
caseforsmilesvadc@gmail.com
if you have any questions or for directions on when and how to get your finished pillowcases to her.
Ms. Hoffman gives one hour of community service for each pillowcase sewn.
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School closure through the end of the year, per the Governor of Virginia.
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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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