Congratulations to Langley’s Class of 2022! By this time next week, they will have walked across the stage at DAR Constitution Hall, received their diplomas and celebrated as a class one final time at the All Night Graduation Party. Best wishes to our new grads for fantastic futures filled with much happiness and many successes.
In addition to our seniors, many of our parent volunteers will also be “graduating” from Langley on May 31. Thank you to the wonderful parents who, through the unselfish sharing of their time, talents and resources, have supported academic, artistic, athletic and social clubs, teams and programs. Also deserving of another sincere thank you are our graduating PTSA volunteers, including our current Executive Board Members Annette Bellino, Angelique Bennett, Michelle Francis, Kitty Gonzalez, Chrissie Lavin, Missy Perkins, Blake Tippens, Betsy Vrankovich and Kelly Wilson. Throughout the past 4-plus years, their unfaltering leadership and untiring dedication to the PTSA’s mission have made Langley a more enriching environment for all students. These remarkable volunteers will certainly be acutely missed and fondly remembered!
Have a happy Memorial Day and a safe and enjoyable long weekend.
~ Clare Bradshaw, PTSA President
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On Fri, Jun 3 at 7 pm and Sat, Jun 4 at 3:30 pm, come see the Saxon Studio advanced theatre class perform The Lightning Thief, the Percy Jackson Musical! Tickets are $5 and will be available soon through the Saxon Stage website.
Synopsis: As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods" (Time Out New York).
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all night grad party - volunteer now! |
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All Night Grad Party (ANGP) ANGP is back—bigger and better than ever! Preparations have been underway for months. The 2022 ANGP will be held at the Oak Marr Rec Center from Tues, May 31 from 10:45 pm – Wed, June 1 at 4 am. ANGP will make use of its three indoor swimming pools and outdoor mini golf course. But that’s just the start. New grads can also flex their maneuvering skills in the bumper boats and inflatable obstacle course, try their luck in the casino and test their wits in the escape room. Need an air-brushed tattoo to start the summer? There’s a booth for that! Want cash? Take a turn in the wind tunnel money machine and make a grab for real dollars. Of course, there will also be a rockin’ DJ and hilarious karaoke, tasty food, highly desirable raffle prizes, and much, much more!
ANGP needs you! It takes many parent volunteers to make this party special for our graduating seniors. Volunteer now and future classes will pay it forward. Please sign up here.
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Yesterday, Principal Greer shared a letter from FCPS recommending that Langley students be tested for covid-19 as soon as possible given the increasing number of covid clusters reported school-wide. To make testing easy for all families, FCPS is providing a testing clinic tomorrow for all Langley students (regardless of class). Family members may also access this testing resource.
Date: Fri, May 27
Location: Langley HS, Entrance #1
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
If you have questions regarding this information, please contact your health care provider or the School Public Health Nurse, Mary Joan Shea at 703-287-2718.
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Parking hang tag applications for the 2022-23 school year will be available in MySchoolBucks to seniors beginning in mid-July. Parking for rising juniors will be dependent on the number of senior applications received. Details will follow regarding a lottery for any available spaces for juniors.
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medication pick up: All medication stored in the health room must be picked up by dismissal on Jun 10. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. All medications must be picked up by a parent or guardian. Questions? Contact Bronwen Fleming at bmfleming@fcps.edu.
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refund for meal account: To request a refund for a student’s meal account, email the following info to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu: Student name, student ID #, school name, parent name, street address, city, state and zip, phone number.
After Jun 30, balances will no longer appear in MySchoolBucks but parents can request a refund up to one year later. Parents must log into MySchoolBucks and click “Remove Student” to remove their graduating senior from the homepage dashboard. Click here for more info.
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Seniors, you’re almost done! The most up-to-date info about senior events–graduation, graduation rehearsal, class trip, ANGP, and more– is on the class website, and the closed Facebook Group for the LHS Class of 2022 Parents. If you haven’t already, consider joining here.
You can also click here for the LHS Graduation webpage for more details.
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graduation week event schedule:
fri, may 27, 7:30 am - 6 pm: Hershey Park! Students need to be at school no later than 7:30 am to board the buses to Hershey Park. Buses leave promptly at 8 am and return to Langley by 6 pm. Chaperones are needed and receive a free ticket and meal voucher! Sign up here.
tues, may 31, 2:30 pm: Graduation! Visit the LHS graduation webpage for details such as the grads’ dress code, parking, and guests' bag and photography restrictions.
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12 pm: Seniors report to Langley Hall, board buses. All items, including cell phones and purses, must be left in vehicles at school or at home. We strongly suggest that parents drop graduates off at LHS.
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1 pm: Buses depart for DAR Constitution Hall
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2:30 pm: Graduation at DAR Constitution Hall.For those unable to attend, a live stream of the ceremony may be viewed at tinyurl.com/Langley2022.
tues, may 31, 10:45 pm - june 1, 4 am: All-Night Grad Party! Purchase tickets here for $85 for your child to celebrate with their classmates at Oak Marr Rec Center. The deadline to purchase ANGP tickets is Sun, May 29. No walk-ins! There will be games, prizes, food, and fun! Sign up as a volunteer here.
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graduation attire: No sneakers, flip-flops, or T-Shirts.
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Male Graduates
- White or light dress shirt with tie under the gown
- Khaki or dark slacks (no shorts)
- Dress shoes (no boots or sandals)
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Female Graduates
- Light dress or slacks under the gown
- Dress shoes (no boots or sandals)
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photos and videos: At DAR Constitution Hall, a videographer will record the ceremony in its entirety. Click here to purchase online or print and mail the order form. Order forms are also available on the Langley HS website and in the Main Office. DVDs are $30 for the first copy, $15 each additional copy. Please allow 6-8 weeks for shipping and delivery.
A professional photographer will photograph each graduate as he/she receives his/her diploma. Each graduate will be contacted by the photographer for ordering photos online. Parent photographers must remain in their seats; the use of tripods is not permitted.
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teen character awards - correction |
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eNews inadvertently left out Alexander Pomper in last week's notice. Alexander also earned a Teen Character Award from the McLean Citizens Association. The awards were presented at McLean Day at Lewinsville Park. Click here to learn more about Alexander and the other outstanding teens from Langley, Ivy Chen, and Kevin and Sean Lee. Congratulations to all!
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Attention rising Juniors and Seniors! Are you planning to take the SAT or ACT in August or September? Are you wondering which college entrance exam is best for you? Want to get a head-start on test prep…or take one last practice test? Langley PTSA is partnering with Princeton Review to host a virtual SAT or ACT practice test on Sat, Jun 25. The exam costs $25 and will benefit the Langley PTSA.
Click here to register by Mon, Jun 20, and you’ll be emailed a Zoom link and other info by the Friday before the exam. Afterwards, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.
Conflict with the scheduled date? Your student’s test link will remain available for several weeks so your student can take the practice test at a time convenient for him or her.
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athletic boosters: We are looking for several parents to help contribute in our quest to support all Saxon Athletes by becoming involved on the Boosters board for the 2022-23 school year. Positions that are available include: treasurer, youth night liaison and concessions co-chair.
It only works if we all help! If you are interested, contact Linda Campbell at LHWC13@gmail.com.
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career connections 2023: Are you new to Langley and looking for a way to get involved? The Career Connections Committee would love to have you join us! We are looking for parents of rising freshmen, sophomores and juniors to help us organize an engaging event next year.
Our Committee is made up of an active and dynamic group of both parent and student volunteers. Each year, we arrange for professionals to meet with Langley students to share information about their careers. This spring we had 26 professionals participate! Interested? Contact Leslie Speidel at Lrspeidel@gmail.com.
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Celebrate Your Senior! If you have a graduating senior, now's the time to order your leaf to ensure it will be up on the Legacy Tree before the end of the school year.
Thanks to the 550 generous Langley families who've donated a leaf to make the renovation of the first two of Langley's three courtyards possible.
One more courtyard to landscape! Consider helping to "grow" the Legacy Tree and complete the courtyard renovation project by donating a leaf (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200) or bird or acorn ($500). You choose the engraved message. The Legacy Tree is a permanent, prominent record of courtyard contributors and a lasting legacy for Langley and your family. Leaves also make great tributes to teachers, friends, coaches, and grads!
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fall sports: Interested in Fall 2022 sports? Complete the following before team tryouts:
1. Register your athlete on the FCPS Athlete Registration website.
2. Physical completed after May 1, 2022 and completed VHSL form.
Check the Langley Sports website for tryout information and dates.
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summer camps: Langley coaches and teams are hosting several summer camps to teach fundamentals and build skills for experienced and novice players. Click here for more information about each camp:
Co-Ed Football Youth Camp
Co-Ed Volleyball Camp
Girls’ Field Hockey Youth Camp
Girls’ Basketball Camp
Boys' Basketball Camp
Girls’ Softball Camp
Co-Ed Lacrosse Instructional Camp
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… Whether you are a parent, relative, coach, teacher, or community member who works with and cares about students, it’s important to understand the fears and feelings children today may be struggling with after hearing about this week school shooting in Texas. First and foremost, process your own feelings first. Take a break from social media. Here are more tips from several mental health professionals.
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end of year info: The most up-to-date info about senior events –graduation, graduation rehearsal, class trip, ANGP, and more – is on the closed Facebook Group for the LHS Class of 2022 Parents. If you haven’t already, consider joining here.
all-night grad party tickets: ANGP is back—bigger and better than ever! Get your tickets for ANGP to be held on Tues, May 31 from 10:45 pm – Wed, June 1 at 4 am at Oak Marr Rec Center. Ticket price is $85. Purchase tickets here.
you can’t take it with you: Seniors will lose access to their Google files on Aug 6. If you would like to download and save your Google drive documents, click here to follow the steps no later than Aug 5. Questions? Submit a student tech request before Aug 5.
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rising senior portraits: Class of 2023, book your senior portrait sessions between Jun 6-9. Click this link for more information.
ANGP volunteers needed: Junior class parent volunteers are needed for All Night Grad Party clean-up at Oak Marr Recreation Center on Jun 1 from 4-5:30 am. We clean up… so the senior class parents that have been up all night can go home and go to bed! Please volunteer to support this year’s senior class, as we will want the junior class parents to do it for us next year! Sign up here.
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All Night Grad Party (ANGP) needs many parent volunteers to make this party special for our graduating seniors. Volunteer now and future classes will pay it forward. ANGP is Tues, May 31 from 10:45 pm – Wed, June 1 at 4 am at Oak Marr Rec Center. Please sign up here.
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All Night Grad Party (ANGP) needs many parent volunteers to make this party special for our graduating seniors. Volunteer now and future classes will pay it forward. ANGP is Tues, May 31 from 10:45 pm – Wed, June 1 at 4 am at Oak Marr Rec Center. Please sign up here.
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VDOE is hosting several sessions for parents to participate in the review and revision of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning. There is a Virtual Parent Session on Jun 13 from 7-8 pm. See all sessions a register for the virtual session here. More info on the 2016 Math SOL standards can be found here.
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social media intern with share of mclean: Want to help McLean’s local food pantry spread the word through social media? SHARE of McLean is looking for a social media intern to manage their social media presence, take photos, record social media statistics and report back to the Executive Committee.
Ideal candidates will possess a high level of experience using Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, be knowledgeable about Google Analytics, Twitter Analytics, Facebook Insights, and Instagram Insights, and be able to use these to make more interactive/relevant posts for the target audience. Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
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langley IT summer internships: Summer internships are available with the IT Team at Langley! Internships are 9am - 2pm during the weeks of Jul 18, Jul 25, Aug 1, and Aug 8.
The internships offer hands-on experience with IT maintenance and support. Interns will also gain a better understanding of Langley HS and FCPS IT support model. No IT experience is required, but students should have an interest in IT. Service hours are available (25 hours/week for full week). 2-3 students are needed per week. Priority will be given to those who get their applications in early and those who can commit for longer lengths of time. Complete this form using your FCPS Google Workspace login if you are interested.
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I-495 next project community meetings |
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VDOT will host two project update meetings for the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension on June 6 and 7 to provide residents and travelers an overview of project construction and design updates.
The in-person meeting will be Jun 6, starting at 6:30 pm with the presentation at 7 pm in Langley's Auditorium. The meeting will be followed by Q&A.
There will be a virtual meeting on Jun 7 starting at 6:30 pm. Click here for details on how to join the meeting.
The project update meetings will focus on:
· Upcoming construction activities, including a preliminary timeline
· Expected construction impacts
· Project design changes and enhancements
· New interactive map showing latest construction, designs and plans
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eNews bids a fond farewell to our graduating senior, Michelle Francis. Michelle‘s family moved to Virginia three years ago and she got involved in the community right away. You may know her from the New Family Network, which she co-chaired, and also Family Network and Langley Band events. She joined eNews two years ago and with her relaxed style, she’s a natural at editing and formatting, and makes it all look easy.
Two other eNews editors are stepping down at the end of this year due to changing commitments, although both will still be at Langley:
Amy Prewett joined eNews three years ago, after working on the orchestra newsletter. She’s also been involved in crew among other activities. Amy brings a deft hand and finesse to editing, and has a great knack for teaser lines.
Ghida Damirji quickly volunteered at the beginning of the school year when another team member had to step back. She's brought vivacity and a wonderful spirit to eNews and had great suggestions for improving the process.
We are excited to welcome Julianne Kass and Niki Mallick, both rising ninth grade parents, to the eNews team next year, and appreciate their willingness to jump right in!
Publishing eNews every week is a truely collaborative effort and eNews benefits from the talents each team member brings. We look forward to keeping the Langley community informed in the 2022-23 school year. As always, send us your news!
~ Helen, Gary, and Stephanie
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May 26: Band Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
May 27: Senior Class to Hershey Park, 7:30 am
May 30: Memorial Day Holiday
May 31: Early Release, 11 am, Grades 9, 10, 11
May 31: Class of 2022 Graduation, 2:30 pm, DAR Constitution Hall
May 31: ANGP, 10:45 pm - 4 am Jun 1, Oak Marr Rec Center
June 3: Saxon Stage, 7 pm, Auditorium
June 4: Saxon Stage, 3:30 pm, Auditorium
June 6-9: 2 Hour Early Release
June 10: Last Day of School, Early Release 10:10 am
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Join the LHS PTSA! Click Here.
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LHS PTSA eNews Editors
Gary Coetzee, Ghida Damirji, Michelle Francis, Helen Miller and Amy Prewett
Stephanie Maxwell (Technical Advisor)
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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