Snow days!
Last week's surprise snow day was a good reminder that, although it has felt more like June than January, you never know what Mother Nature has up her sleeve! These winter days can prove challenging for FCPS as it makes decisions regarding
snow day closures, delayed start times and early closings
. Fairfax county is a very large county and what might seem clear in our area may be unsafe in other parts of the county.
Read about FCPS weather cancellation procedures
here;
follow
@fcpsnews
or check the
FCPS website
alerts
to be the first to know about
FCPS closures and updates
; and follow
@langleysports
to get the latest information on
cancelled sports practices or games
.
Speaking of days off, there are a bunch of
school holidays
and
workdays
in the next couple of months.
Jan 20, 27 and 28
,
Feb 17
and Mar 3
are all school holidays. Schedule a weekend getaway, take a college tour or just sleep in ... no matter what you choose, enjoy!
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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On Dec 17, Langley invited FCPS School Board members and other dignitaries
, including former principal
Fred Amico
,
to a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to celebrate the
reopening
of our renovated school. A beautiful reception was held in Langley's Library with a special performance by Langley's wonderful
orchestra
.
Stay tuned for more information on a
Grand Opening Celebration
which will be held in the spring for the Langley community.
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Did you know
The Capitol Steps
performance is the largest
All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
fundraiser?
Support the
Class of 2020
while enjoying an evening of
hilarious, bipartisan lampooning
from DC’s own political satire group.
The Capitol Steps
will perform live at
LHS on Sun, Feb 23 at 7 pm
.
Tickets are
$37
. Order
online,
or print this
order form
and mail it with your payment to the address on the form. Tickets will be held at will-call the night of the performance. For more info, check the
ANGP website
or contact
Annette Bellino
at
annette.bellino@verizon.net
.
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hockey:
Langley Ice Hockey
will be celebrating
Senior Night
this
Fri, Jan 17 at Reston SkateQuest
before facing off against
Dominion/Potomac Falls
at
9:40 pm
. The pregame ceremony will celebrate the
Class of 2020 players
on the roster and what they have achieved in
helping to build a championship hockey program
at Langley. Arrive early for the seniors, and stay to watch the game action and cheer on the Saxons!
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basketball:
Langley Boys’ Basketball Youth Night
is coming! Families, friends and neighbors with boys who play hoops are especially invited to come out to the boys’ games at Langley on
Fri, Jan 24
. Click
here
for the flyer. The Saxons take on
Yorktown HS
starting at
4:30 pm (JV)
and continuing at
5:45 pm (Freshmen)
and
7:30 pm (Varsity)
. All boys wearing basketball jerseys get in
free
and the night includes prizes, giveaways and halftime fun!
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…
From 1995 to 1997, Kaiser Permante conducted a study to collect data on
adverse childhood experiences
(
the ACE Study
). Over 17,000 Health Maintenance Organization members from Southern California completed confidential surveys regarding their
childhood experiences
and
current health status and behaviors
. The CDC and Kaiser joined forces and continue to use outcomes of the ACE Study to educate doctors, communities, and mental health providers on the
long-term effects of negative childhood experiences
. Read more about the ACE Study
here
.
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Check here for important updates by class.
Click on the green
class buttons
to go directly to each class page for more details.
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Parents, please join us for our
Senior Parent Forum
on
Tues, Feb 4, 9:30-11 am
in the
LHS Lecture Hall
(
remote access
also available
). Topics include:
tips from
Hannah Wolff
on college selection; detailed senior calendar review, including
graduation events
and
All Night Grad Party (ANGP)
; what to do
now
to prepare your family for
life after high school graduation
; Q&A. Please send any additional topics/questions you would like to have covered to
elizabeth.trumbull@gmail.com
.
A reminder that
graduation
and
ANGP
will be here before you know it! Tickets are
$75;
the price rises to
$85 after Mar 1
. Pay
online
or mail in the
ANGP form
. ANGP attendees also must turn in this signed
Authorization Form
.
Help us have a great ANGP by participating in these fundraisers!
- Feb 23: Capitol Steps ($37)
- Apr 30: Congratulations Graduate yard signs ($30)
- May 15: Raffle Tickets for Limo Ride & Box Seats in Constitution Hall for Graduation, ($10/ticket or $25/3 tickets)
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Save the date for the
Junior Class Dinner and College Search Prep Night
on
Thurs Feb 13 at 6 pm
in the
Cafeteria
. College admissions counselors will discuss the college search and application process. Parents and students must register via
MySchoolBucks
.
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You won’t want to miss the
Sophomore Class Dinner
for parents and students on
Feb 12 at 6 pm
in the
Cafeteria
. Dinner will be followed by a
Mock College Admissions Case Studies
program, during which parents and students can participate
in small group sessions with admissions counselors representing more than 30 universities
from across the country. Register on
My School Bucks
by
Fri, Feb 7
.
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The next
Freshmen Parent Forum
is
Thurs, Feb 6, 9:30-11 am
in the
Lecture Hall
. See you there!
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vaping education for parents
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Are you worried that your kids or their friends are vaping?
If you find the evidence of vaping, do you know how help your child create a safe and healthy
path for quitting?
What happens if FCPS students are caught vaping at school?
Even if your kids are not vaping, and especially if they are, come to this
free
presentation sponsored by the
Safe Community Coalition
called
A Parent’s Journey: Keys to Successful Vaping Intervention
on
Thurs, Jan 23 at 7 pm
at the
McLean Community Center
. A local mom,
Gail Embt
, will share her family’s story of when vaping hit close to home, and parents will learn about treatment options when kids become addicted to nicotine.
Learn about
tools to assess tween and teen risk and intervention approaches
,
how to talk to your child about the dangers of vaping and what to do if you catch them with vaping products. More details about Gail and her journey can be found
here
. For questions about the program, contact
info@breakthevape.com
.
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Join the mission to end hunger!
Rise Against Hunger
will host a meal packaging event on
Sat, Feb 8
at
Colvin Run ES
.
The Langley Pyramid goal
is to raise
$34,000 by Jan 24
in order to package 100,000 meals (34 cents per meal).
We are currently at
10%
of our goal.
Click
here
to make a tax-deductible donation.
Students can earn community service hours by helping at the event. Sign up
here
to volunteer
. Last year’s event was a huge success! This is a great opportunity to help children in need.
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High school students are invited to showcase their artistic achievements
in the
2020 James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition
. The competition is open to
9th-12th-grade students
who reside in or attend school in Dranesville Small Tax District 1A. The deadline to apply is
Fri, Jan 24
.
A $1,200 scholarship prize will be given to first-place winners in each of the following categories:
Dance, Theater, Vocal Music
and
Instrumental Music
; second-place winners in each category receive $800; third-place winners receive $400. Finalists must be present and prepared to perform in the
preliminary round of the competition the week of Feb 3
, and at the
final competition
on
Wed, Mar 18
, to be eligible to receive an award.
Info and applications are
online
. A non-refundable $20 fee is required with each submission. Questions? Contact
Alden Youth Theatre Programs Director
Danielle Van Hook
at
danielle.vanhook@fairfaxcounty.gov
or 703-790-0123.
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What does it take to be a good citizen?
Have a try at the topic in the
Virginia PTA
Citizen Essay contest
. Submissions must be at least 750 words and are due
Feb 1
. District winners proceed to the state level, where winners receive cash prizes and are featured in Virginia PTA publications. Click
here
for the rules and entry form.
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Are you a foodie?
The
Virginia PTA Power Plates Program recipe contest
promotes healthy eating. It has five categories (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snack) and
you can enter in multiple categories.
Entries consist of your recipe, photo of the dish and a short (less than 100 words) statement. Click
here
for the rules and entry form and
here
to view the flyer. The deadline in
Feb 3
.
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Seniors, would you like to win a $1,000 award?
The
Virginia PTA honors
seniors
who’ve demonstrated a
commitment to community service and academic achievement
. Applications must be mailed (no electronic submissions) by
March 2
. Click
here
for the application and
here
for more info.
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Jan 16-18: One Acts, 7pm
Jan 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No School
Jan 22: Choral Pyramid Concert, 7 pm
Jan 24: End of 2nd Quarter
Jan 27: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Jan 28: Staff Development - Student Holiday
Jan 29: Saxon Service
Feb 4: Senior Class Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Feb 5: Rising Freshman Orientation, 6:30 pm
Feb 6: Freshman Class Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Feb 12: Sophomore Class Dinner and Presentation, 6 pm
Feb 13: Junior Class Dinner and Presentation, 6 pm
Feb 17: President's Day Holiday - No School
Feb 26: 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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