langley eNews

April 23, 2020

from the ptsa president

Stress! We all experience it differently. Some of us internalize it, while others of us are quick to lose our temper. No matter how we express it, we’re all feeling it!  Our kids are no different. Young kids may not understand what's going on, but they know something has changed … school’s not in session, everyone's home and there’s no routine. Most certainly our high school students are feeling it , although differently depending on whether one’s a 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader.   If you or your high school student has an academic question or just needs to talk with someone, Langley's social worker, psychologist and counsellors are available . See the article below for their contact info.  For additional resources, see the article further below, which highlights tips and advice from the Safe Community Coalition's Mental Health Committee. I wish you good health during this stressful time! ~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President

langley resources

social worker and psychologist:   Langley’s social worker Catherine Kennedy and psychologist Anna Davis recently created a Google classroom where Saxons can access stress management resources . They’ve posted activities and several links. Students can assess the classroom from their FCPS Gmail accounts here , and using code buh6s76 . Students also can set up individual appointments with either staff member from their FCPS Gmail using this link .  Parents can set up phone appointments as well, either for themselves or their student, using this FCPS form . The parent consultations are intended to help parents support their student's emotional well-being, and the student consultations are intended to help students having a hard time with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions. (In an emergency, please call 911 or access mental health support online ). Parents and students also can email Ms. Davis at adavis3@fcps.edu and Ms. Kennedy at cskennedy@fcps.edu .

academic counselors: Students and parents shouldn't hesitate to contact their specific counselors. Counselors are assigned based on students' last names. Here's their contact info:  A-Chang: Michael Johnson msjohnson@fcps.edu Chap-Gan: Alex Mantel armantel@fcps.edu Gao-Jua: Natalie Malone nlmalone@fcps.edu Jub-Matu: Tim Ready tjready@fcps.edu Matz-Pride: Jennifer Baldesare jlbaldesare@fcps.edu Prin-Sun: Katie Robinson kerobinson1@fcps.edu Suo-Z: Nichole Bernard nbernard@fcps.edu

scc resources

The Safe Community Coalition helps families in the Great Falls and McLean areas. In response to the covid-19 situation, SCC has provided some great resources on their website on topics including:  Grounding Techniques to Help Cope with Uncertainty How to Meet Kids’ Three Basic Needs: Competence, Connection and Autonomy Healthy Coping Strategies During Uncertain Times Staying Positive Finding a Counselor: Tips and Advice Also, go to the SCC Facebook page and follow it on Twitter @mcleanscc for more tips regarding stress, anxiety and coping.

online learning update

synchronous classes: Great news for students and teachers! On-line synchronous classes are slated to resume next Tues, Apr 28 . Teachers will email students their unique log-in info by Mon, Apr 27 . Click here for details.

3rd quarter new end-date: S tudents have until Fri, May 1 to work with teachers to do retests or make up any third quarter missing or incomplete assignments. ParentVUE and StudentVUE access will be down Apr 23-May 8 while teachers enter grades.

free courses at nova

Clarification: Please note that the free NOVA JumpStart classes described herein are limited to students who are Title IV-eligible (i.e., qualify for Federal Pell Grants). We apologize for any confusion. Unfortunately, the main body of the NOVA announcement did not make clear that there are income restrictions associated with the program. We have located a description of the income qualifications, which can be found here .

Six tuition-free online courses for college credit are available this summer from the Northern Virginia Community College for the area's current juniors and seniors who meet Title IV eligibility requirements. Students can take up to two of the courses. Click here for more info and to register. The registration deadline is Fri, May 15 and courses run from June 1-July 15 . The six courses were selected because these typically transfer to colleges:

ss Cloud Computing Infrastructure and Services Quantitative Reasoning Introduction to Communication College Composition I World Civilization II History and Appreciation of Art

national merit scholarships

Congratulations to National Merit Corporate Scholarships winners Stephanie Liu and Daniel Mousavi! These Saxons are two of only 10 FCPS students who won the corporate scholarships this year. Stephanie won the National Merit Northrop Grumman Scholarship. She plans to attend UVA next year with a focus on bioinformatics . Daniel won the National Merit General Dynamics Scholarship. He also plans to attend UVA , majoring in biomedical engineering . Great job, Stephanie and Daniel!

staff spotlight

Langley welcomes Amy Jeong, who joined LHS this year as a math teacher. Ms. Jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the US when she was four. She graduated from Centreville HS and has always lived in the area.  Ms. Jeong majored in political science at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County and worked for a law firm after graduation with the intention of applying to law school.  “There, I realized that I did not want to work in an office for eight hours a day and I went back to [my precalc teacher]. She reminded me how I loved math and teaching and how much I enjoyed my Teacher Cadet class in high school. I then decided to quit my job and go back to school to become a math teacher.” Ms. Jeong took math classes at Northern Virginia Community College and earned her master’s degree in teaching at George Mason University . Ms. Jeong is still in touch with her precalc teacher, and says “she reminds me that all students can learn math, and my job is to find ways to help my students love math like I do.”  “I teach math because I loved it in high school and wanted to share that love with other students, ” added Ms. Jeong. This is her fourth year of teaching. Before Langley, she taught at Battlefield HS in Prince William County.  “Langley is awesome!” said Ms. Jeong. “I have really enjoyed teaching the students here along with the amazing Langley faculty and staff.” When not working, Ms. Jeong enjoys traveling with her husband and playing musical instruments.  ~ Madison Benton , Saxon Scope Reporter

shire yearbook

There's one more week before the Sat, May 2 deadline to order your  Shire  yearbook . You'll be glad you did! Click  here  to order, using Langley's school code  4159 .

teacher appreciation

Teacher Appreciation week is in early May. This year we're emailing Amazon gift cards to our 200+ LHS staff, since we can't thank them in person at Langley. Click here  to donate, and thank you !

award opps

ptsa service award: Do you know a junior whose dedication to volunteerism is exemplary? The PTSA's Award for Outstanding Service honors a Langley junior who's demonstrated excellent service achievement and an ongoing sense of commitment to a worthy cause at Langley or the community at large. The winner receives a certificate and monetary award.  Nominations can be submitted by teachers, peers, parents, coaches, guidance counselors, club and organization sponsors. Self-nominations are allowed, too! The deadline is Fri, May 8 . Click  here  to nominate a student.

mcc character award:   Langley students of any grade are eligible for the McLean Citizens Association Teen Character Award . The award recognizes teenaged students who have demonstrated exceptional ethical and compassionate character. Nominations are due by Mon, May 11 . Click here for details and nomination info.

planting days

We're landscaping the Main Courtyard as soon as we have access. Please consider donating, as we haven't met our desired landscape design budget. To beautify the courtyard , click this form to donate and inscribe your leaf for the Langley Legacy Tree , the wall sculpture in the Langley Lobby .

About 100 of seniors already have leaves inscribed in their honor. Add your senior! Leaves also are a great way to honor teachers, family and friends . 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.

class notes

Check here each week for class updates. Click on the class buttons to go to the class webpages for more details.

Remember your videos, seniors! The Saxon News broadcast class is crafting a virtual senior picnic and wants a 5-15 second video from each senior. The deadline is extended to Fri, May 8 . Film it horizontally, say your name and plans for next year and wear your college gear if possible. Send your clip to saxonbroadcast@gmail.com . With in-person events cancelled, " Congratulations Graduate!" yard signs are even more meaningful this year . Click here to order yours. Don't wait, as the deadline is next Thurs, April 30.  The ANGP committee will let everyone know when the signs are in and how the signs will be safely distributed. Don't forget to send photos for the Senior Video! Please email five photos of your senior and other seniors participating in a Langley activity! It'd be great to have a photo from each year. Email photos by Mon, May 18 to  lhs2020photos@gmail.com .

Please join us for a Freshman Class Virtual Parent Forum  this Mon, Apr 27, 11:30 am-12:15 pm . A link to connect to the form will be sent tomorrow, Fri, Apr 24.   At the forum we’ll hear from Principal Kim Greer, Assistant Principal and Class Administrator Laura Moore , Psychologist Anna Davis , Social Worker Catherine Kennedy and Systems of Support Advisor Jennifer Diglio .    In preparation for the meeting, please send your questions using this link by tonight , Thurs, Apr 23 . Can’t join the forum? We plan to record the session and post its link on the Class of 2023 webpage.

langley charity club

Langley students are helping the Patrick Henry Family Shelter during the covid-19 crisis. Homeless shelters are struggling, as in-person donations are down. Due to the virus, donations to the ShelterHouse must be received by mail. Order items on Amazon for delivery to the shelter or mail your items to: Patrick Henry Family Shelter, 3080 Patrick Henry Drive, Falls Church, VA, 22044. Items of greatest need include f eminine hygiene pads; toiletries (soap, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, African American hair care products); dish soap and laundry detergent; baby wipes and size 4 diapers; and disinfectant wipes and sprays. Email a list of the items you donate and their prices (or any questions you have) to langleycharityclub@gmail.com . Thank you for your help!

links

School closure through the end of the year, per the Governor of Virginia. FCPS Distance Learning Plan webpage FCPS Daily Updates webpage Follow FCPS on Twitter @fcpsnews

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