It's fall, y'all!
Though this week's temperatures may have you fooled, Monday was the official beginning of fall. Beautiful autumn foliage, pumpkin spice lattes and
Homecoming games and dances...what's not to like?
Fall is also the time of year when the
Langley PTSA
conducts its only
membership fundraising drive
for the school year. Every student, teacher and classroom benefits from your generous contributions.
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Oct 1 is the deadline to ensure you receive a printed copy of this year's student directory. Not sure if you've joined? Contact
Annette Bellino at
annette.bellino@verizon.net. Remember, if your company will
match funds, you can easily
double your support for Langley! Ask your HR department or email us at
ptsalangley@gmail.com.
This is a busy weekend with all the festivities on Friday and Saturday. I wish all of you a happy and safe Homecoming weekend!
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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Saxons have been showing their spirit
all week leading up to
Homecoming Weekend!
Tomorrow’s theme is
Saxon Country Day
.
Don’t forget to wear your class t-shirt, and come out to cheer on the Saxons at the
football game
against
Oakton HS
at
7 pm
tomorrow night!
The
Homecoming Dance
is
this
Sat, Sept 28, 8:30 pm-10:30 pm
in the
Main Gym
. Tickets are
$10 in advance and $20 at the door
. Advance tickets are on sale during lunch in the Cafeteria tomorrow. Tickets must be presented to enter the dance.
Bringing a guest from another school?
Pick up a guest form at the ticket table.
Let's Glow Crazy!
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join the PTSA and reserve your copy of the directory
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Have you become a PTSA member this year?
Join now to reserve your print copy of the 2019-20 Student Directory! Our directory
order deadline is Oct 1
and we can’t guarantee printed directories for members who join after that date.
In addition to this important resource, your PTSA membership and donation supports innovative
teaching development, cutting-edge technology, special programs
and
extra materials
that enhance your child's education.
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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verify your directory info
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Did you receive an email from the Langley HS Directory
with your link to the online directory?
If not, please contact
l
angleydirectory@gmail.com
, as we don't have a valid email address for you.
New students
:
add your address and phone numbers and verify that all other info is correct.
Returning students
:
your contact info from last year is listed. Verify your info and make any updates.
Please
verify your info by Oct 1
. All LHS families will have access to the online directory throughout the school year. We appreciate your help!
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Juniors and seniors
, want to join the
National Honor Society
? Applications are
due Sat, Sept 28
. Log into your school Google accounts to access and submit the application. You’ll need the NHS Google Classroom code
lwwttdv.
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There’s still time
to sign up for a
practice SAT this Saturday
at Langley! The mock SAT, hosted by
The Langley Academic Boosters
and
Educational Connections, Inc
, offers students an opportunity to take a
full SAT
in a real-test environment, with score reports available afterwards. Click
here
to register. Questions? Email
langleyacademicboosters@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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track and field: Planning to run indoor or outdoor track? Just want to get in shape? All students are welcome to attend
pre-season workouts Tues and Thurs 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Indoor track interest meetings every Tuesday with
Coach Diller. Students need their
physical and
concussion education forms on file to participate. Questions? Contact
Coach Diller at
apdiller@fcps.edu.
youth volleyball night:
Save the date!
All youth
wearing a volleyball team jersey or t-shirt
get
free admission
to the home game on
Thurs, Oct 3, 7 pm
. There will be t-shirt giveaways, door prizes (including a free registration to the Langley volleyball summer camp) and a serving contest. Click on the
flyer
for more info. Saxons, come out and cheer on our volleyball team!
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…
Binge drinking
is the most common, costly and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the country. The
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
defines binge drinking as a
pattern of drinking
that brings a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 g/dL. This typically happens when men consume 5 or more drinks or women consume 4 or more drinks in about 2 hours.
As homecoming festivities approach, talk to your teen about the dangers of binge drinking.
Make sure your family has a safety plan
in the event your teen needs help.
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Make your ride to the Homecoming dance clean and shiny!
Support the Langley
orchestra
and get your car washed at the McLean BP gas station on
Sat, Sept 28,
9 am-3:30 pm
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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.
Save the date
for our first
Senior Parent Forum
on
Thurs, Oct 10
from
9:30-11 am
in the
LHS Lecture Hall
to learn more about the College Applications Process and Senior Activities. Remote access will be available for those unable to attend.
After the
Pep Rally
tomorrow, Fri, Sept 27
, seniors will stay in the
LHS Stadium
for their
Senior Picture and the Senior Picnic
. Seniors, be sure to
wear your class t-shirt!
If you have not picked up your t-shirt, we will have them for you at the Stadium right before the Senior Picture.
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Join us for the
Sophomore Parent Forum
on
Thurs, Oct 3,
9:30 am-11 am
in the
LHS Lecture Hall.
Park in the bus area and enter through Door 9. Guest speaker
Jennifer Weaver
will give a presentation on
"Parenting Your Sophomore.”
Ms. Weaver, who leads an award-winning therapy practice in McLean, will discuss the sophomore psychology, the challenges sophomores face emotionally, and what we can do to help them with the stress and anxiety of navigating the year. We’ll also hear updates from Langley staff and Class Parents.
Can’t attend the forum in person? We’ll broadcast live with both
Blackboard Connect
and
Facebook Live
. Click
here
to donate food or help clean up after the forum.
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Have you paid your
student’s class dues?
Freshman class dues are $35 and are used to purchase class homecoming t
‐
shirts and to fund Spirit Week activities, Parent Forums and Student Treat Days. Class dues are collected each year and also help fund Prom and 2023 Graduation. Pay online at
MySchoolBucks
.
Save the Date! Our first
Freshman Class Forum
is
Wed, Oct 23
from
9:30-11 am
in the
LHS Lecture Hall
. Freshmen Forums are a great way to find out what is happening at Langley!
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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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Are you using technology or is technology using you?
Technology is here to stay and social media is a place to connect, share and express our feelings. It is also a place of self-comparison, constant fear of missing out and a way to channel our addictive tendencies, which can be harmful for mental health.
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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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
.
2019 FCPS College Fair
2019 FCPS College Night
Fair Oaks Mall Hayfield SS
Sun, Oct 20, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Mon, Oct 21, 7pm-9 pm
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Sept 27: Saxon Country Day
Sept 27: Homecoming Football Game, 7 pm
Sept 28: Practice SAT
Sept 28: Homecoming Dance, 8:30 pm
Oct 3: Sophomore Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 4: Powderpuff Football Game
Oct 7: LHS Financial Aid Night, 6:30 pm, at
McLean HS
Oct 10: Senior Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Oct 10: Softball Interest Meeting, 3 pm
Oct 16: PSAT, Sophomores and Juniors
Oct 23: Freshman Class Forum, 9:30 am
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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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