In just over a month
, work will begin on beautifying two of our courtyards. Our focus will be on the
main courtyard outside of the cafeteria
where students can enjoy their lunch when the weather is nice. And, if we raise enough funds, we will transform one of the
smaller courtyards into a nature-filled sanctuary.
Funds raised in the next couple of weeks will determine just how much we can do.
You can contribute to our Courtyard Campaign
by donating a leaf, bird or acorn to our
Langley Legacy Tree which is currently "growing"
in the Langley Lobby. This beautiful tree sculpture is filling up with the leaves purchased in the first phase of our fundraising campaign.
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The Legacy Tree is a permanent sculpture
on which you can recognize your student, favorite teacher, family and friends. Leaves make great gifts and start at just $50! Choose from a
copper leaf ($50), silver leaf ($100), or gold leaf ($200) or really "wow" them with an acorn or bird ($500)
. With a donation of
$1,000 or more, your family or business will be included on our Courtyard Benefactor Plaque
,
which will be installed adjacent to the tree.
~ Laura Skeen, PTSA President
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Amid growing concerns
about the coronavirus situation, FCPS is working with the Fairfax County Health Department and closely monitoring the health crisis as well as any impact it may have locally.
As of Feb 28,
there are no cases of COVID-19 infection in Fairfax County
, in Virginia, or in the National Capital Region. The situation is ever changing, so a
coronavirus webpage has been established
to provide updates as needed. Check the
webpage
often for the latest FCPS updates. The CDC
website
is an excellent source for background info on the virus as well as current news and advisories.
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meet the new school board rep
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Join us
at
9:30 am on Wed, March 11
for our next
PTSA meeting
. Our guest speaker will be
Elaine Tholen
, our new Dranesville District School Board representative. Mrs. Tholen will
share her vision and plans
for her term as our representative and will update us on the
proposed FY21 Budget, the Capitol Improvement Program (CIP) and potential boundary changes
.
We will also
introduce our slate of PTSA officers for the 2020-21
school year. Remote access will be available for those unable to attend the meeting, just click
here
and you will be connected.
See you there!
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The Langley Baseball Program
is holding its Annual
Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser!
These beautiful flowers are available in large pots or large hanging baskets and will be available for pickup
right in time for Mother’s Day!
Please find a baseball player to order yours or contact
Coach Sronce
at
jwcronce@fcps.edu
.
Plants are $50 each
and checks should be made out to
LHS Boosters
. Orders will be taken until
March 30.
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A few more adult volunteers
are needed for the
16th Annual Langley Ethics Day
, an event for our seniors on
Tues, Mar 17
.
Table leader
alternates are needed
. Come in the morning, enjoy some refreshments and
if you’re not needed, your day is free after all!
Click
here
for more info and to sign up. Questions? Contact
Danica
at
danica.alink@hotmail.com
or 469-744-7130.
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bands
:
Congratulations to the Langley band students
who auditioned at JMU last weekend and made All-State Band! Kudos to
Justin Bahr, Cherri Chen, Beth Johnston, Kevin Phlips, Jeffrey Song
and
Clark Tao
, and also to alternates
Muriel Wallach
and
Amanda Yo
. A special hat tip to Kevin and Cherri, who made first chair for their instruments!
The
Langley Flute Choir
had a great performance at the Mid-Atlantic Flute Convention, held at the Dulles Hilton, Feb 15-16.
Congratulations!
Kudos to the
Langley Jazz Band
, which successfully auditioned for a performance at the
40th Annual Jazz Festival at Chantilly High School on May 8.
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upcoming concerts:
The next couple of weeks are filled with concerts for any musical taste! Come hear the
Langley Bands
on
Thurs, March 5
and
Thurs, March 12
or catch the
Choral Concert
on
Tues, March 10
and the
Orchestra Pyramid Concert
on
Wed, Mar 11
. All concerts begin at
7 pm
.
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spring sport yard signs:
Do you have a student in a spring sport?
Get a yard sign!
These signs are durable and
look great both indoors and outside
. Don’t wait — the
deadline
is this
Fri, Mar 6
. Click
here
to order. Thanks for supporting your athlete and the Langley Boosters!
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volleyball camp:
Do you know any future Saxons interested in volleyball?
Tell them about the
Langley Volleyball Camp
! It's for
girls and boys ages 8-14
and no experience is needed. The camp is
June 15-19, 9 am-2 pm
in the
LHS Gym.
Click
here
for the flyer and
here
to register. Questions? Contact
Coach Shifflett
at
susan.shifflett@fcps.edu
or 703-287-2752.
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Langley is fortunate
to have
hard-working, dedicated teachers and staff
who care for and challenge our students to be their best. Each year we honor the staff and show our appreciation by
giving every staff member a $25 gift card at our staff appreciation luncheon
. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be collecting contributions toward this effort.
Donations
can be made at each of the upcoming Class Forums or you can
drop off a check, made payable to LHS PTSA
, at the front desk.
Thank you in advance for helping us honor our staff!
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…
As adolescents start making their own decision
on things like clothing, music and friends, make sure their health is included in the decision-making process. The National Institute of Health published
“Take Charge of Your Heath: A Guide for Teenagers.”
Here
is the full article.
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Read this section for class news
and click the green
class buttons
to go to each class page for more details.
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Did you know it is less than 90 days to graduation?
Time is flying by so don't forget to purchase ANGP (All Night Grad Party) tickets for your senior!
Your student will not want to miss this event! Tickets are
$85 until May 25
.
Also, now is a great time to make a
tax-deductible donation to ANGP
to help defray the cost of games, prizes, food, decorations and mementos. For more info, visit our
ANGP
page
to buy tickets and to sign the parent-student authorization form
. Not sure if you have purchased a ticket yet? Contact
Kari Lervick
at
klervick@yahoo.com
.
ANGP needs Corporate Sponsors!
As a corporate sponsor, your company name will be listed as a sponsor on materials at the ANGP and distributed to all Seniors (400+) in the event packets. You are welcome to donate corporate logo items/swag for the events packets as well. Visit the
ANGP Donations page
to help sponsor this
alcohol and drug-free celebration
for our Class of 2020 graduates!
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The junior class
hosts its final Parent Form on
Fri, March 20 from 9:30 am-11 am
. Our guest speaker,
Dr. Anita Auerbach,
is a clinical psychologist who will offer practical tips for
effectively communicating
with your teenager and helping them
manage any anxiety and/or stress
. Learn more about Dr. Auerbach by clicking
here
. For parents who can't join in person, we continue to offer the ability to listen to the
presentation online
through this
link
.
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Save the Date!
Our last Freshman Class Forum of this year is
Tues, April 21 from 9:30 am-11 am in the LHS Lecture Hall
. Topics for discussion include:
ANGP, Drivers Ed, End of Year Schedule, Parent View/SIS, Naviance, and Family Connection Review.
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board slot for langley student:
Are you interested in government, business or leadership? The
McLean Community Center
governing board includes two
youth seats, serving one-year terms
, one each from Langley HS and McLean HS. Click
here
for info. The deadline for candidate petitions is
Fri, Mar 13, 5 pm
.
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meet the super:
All are invited to an open forum with FCPS Superintendent
Scott Brabrand
and Dranesville District School Board Member
Elaine Tholen
on
Mon, Mar 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
at the
McLean Community Center
. The forum will focus on mental health, academic pressure and the vision for schools in the Langley and McLean boundaries.
Students have priority in the Q&A session.
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school board student rep:
Each year, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student rep is not a member of the School Board but
serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students
of Fairfax County Public Schools. For more information on this role, see FCPS Policy 1802.
Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible
and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications are due
March 24
and can be found
here
.
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FCPS has initiated a search
for a permanent
Director, Food and Nutrition Services
. Parents and community members are invited to attend two upcoming meetings to identify the characteristics the school division seeks in the new director. The meetings will be held on the following dates, both at the Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, in the locations indicated:
Tues, March 10 at 4 pm
in the Café
and
Thurs, March 12 at 7 pm
in Room 1600
.
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FCPS has an anonymous tip line and the number has changed.
Call 571-423-2020, text TIP FCPS to 888-777 or submit
online
.
Use the tip line to report school safety issues
including threats, unsafe or dangerous situations, illegal drug activity, theft, vandalism, weapons and gang activity as well as concerns about student wellness. Click
here
for info.
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Want to be (nearly) the first to know what's going on
at Langley High School? Looking for a way to contribute that's flexible, fun and (not usually) fast-paced?
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Mar 5: Band Concert (Wind Symphony), 7 pm
Mar 10: Choral Concert, 7 pm
Mar 11: PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9:30 am
Mar 11: Orchestra Pyramid Concert, 7 pm
Mar 12: Band Concert (Jazz, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic), 7 pm
Mar 16: Open Forum with Superintendent & Dranesville Rep, 6:30 pm
Mar 17: Senior Ethics Day
Mar 18: Sophomore/Parent Drivers Ed Meeting, 6:30 pm
Mar 20: Junior Class Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Mar 24: Sophomore Class Parent Forum, 9:30 am
Mar 25: Saxon Service, 9:45 am
Apr 6-10: Spring Break
Apr 13: Teacher Workday – No School
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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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