The upcoming General Membership Meeting is Wed, May 3 beginning at 9 am in the Cafeteria, during which the Langley High School PTSA will vote to elect its Executive Committee Officers for 2023-2024. As announced in March, the proposed slate of officers is:
President—Joy Hohenthaner
1st VP Communication—Bonnie Myshrall
2nd VP Membership—Susan Connery
3rd VP Fundraising—Erin Lobato
4th VP Appropriations—Heather Murphy Capps
Recording Secretary—Melissa Schwartz
Treasurer—Mary Lee
Although only PTSA members are eligible to vote, all Langley parents are invited to attend the meeting. The Principal Q&A will begin at 9 am, followed by Dranesville School Board Representative Elaine Tholen. After the business meeting, College & Career Specialist Karen Burke will speak.
I hope to see you there!
~ Jamie H. Loving, PTSA President
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ap exam proctors urgently needed!
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We urgently need parent volunteers to help proctor the AP US Gov exam on Mon, May 1 at 8 am. This is a very big exam (meaning lots of students) and we need every volunteer! Sign up here.
Not available on Monday? There are still several other slots available on other days. Parent volunteers assist in handing out and collecting materials and supervising the test. Test proctoring runs about 4 hours per test, and the exams generally begin at 8 am and 12 pm. Check out what's available and sign up here.
Note: you may not proctor a test your student is taking.
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Do you know a junior whose dedication to volunteerism is exemplary? The PTSA's Award for Outstanding Service honors a Langley junior who has 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 may be submitted by teachers, peers, parents, coaches, guidance counselors, club and organization sponsors. Self-nominations are allowed, too! Nominations are due tomorrow Fri, Apr 28.
Click here to nominate a Langley junior for this award.
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Congratulations to Langley debaters Connor Chun, Michaela Frey, and Vishwa Rakasi, who all brought home medals for their performance at the VHSL State Debate Championships at JMU on Saturday.
Connor and Michaela, both freshmen, finished third in Public Forum, and sophomore Vishwa finished fourth in Lincoln-Douglas. It has been an outstanding season for them.
If you know these students, congratulate them on a great season!
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Check out the Summer Opportunities page on the PTSA website which was recently updated for new offerings. Click here and take a look!
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The Langley Orchestra Car Wash will be held from 9 am to 2 pm on Sat, Apr 29, at the Great Falls Exxon (9829 Georgetown Pike). It's a great chance to get your car sparkling clean while also supporting Langley's wonderful orchestra program. We hope to see you there!
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otto the saxon gnome raffle |
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An adorable Langley memento… for any grade level! Otto the Saxon Gnome is handmade and has Saxon written in Nordic runes on its staff (gnome measures 10.5” h x 7.5” w).
Tickets are 1 ticket for $10 or 3 tickets for $25. Support ANGP by purchasing one or more raffle tickets here.
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Time is running out to order your leaf for Langley's Legacy Tree. This courtyard fundraiser is wrapping up. Orders for the Legacy Tree will continue only through the end of this school year. No leaf orders will be accepted next year. If you would like to order a leaf for the tree, now is the time!
Consider helping to "grow" the Legacy Tree and complete the courtyard renovation project by donating a leaf (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200), and bird or acorn ($500). You choose the engraved message!
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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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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?
Join our eNews team! We are happy editors who enjoy putting together this e-newsletter each week, and we’d love to welcome two more helpers for next year. To learn more, contact: Stephanie Maxwell, smaxwell200@outlook.com or Helen Miller, cerbycat2000@yahoo.com.
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When Langley’s former assistant band director accepted the head director position at West Potomac HS in late 2022, the search for a new assistant officially began …
Enter Kai Smith. Growing up in the area, Mr. Smith attended TJHSST and after graduation studied at James Madison University, where he received his undergraduate and graduate degrees. At JMU he was principal tuba in the Wind Symphony and Brass Band. His marching experience includes performing with Carolina Crown and he is on the staff of Spirit of Atlanta. He also was a performing member of “Blast! The Music of Disney” on their tour of Japan.
Before joining Langley, he was a middle school band director in Winchester, VA and has experience working with high school bands in that area and in Loudoun County. He was drawn to Langley not only because of the music program, but also because of the Langley community as a whole and the opportunity to move back to Fairfax County.
Mr. Smith fell in love with music while in middle school when he first played in his middle school band. He originally played the clarinet before switching to the tuba. He says his middle school band director taught him what it's like to be great.
By the time he was in high school, Mr. Smith knew he wanted to become a music teacher. He had fantastic band directors from elementary school through high school who all gave him great experiences and he also got to meet other fantastic music teachers through extracurricular activities. After meeting these great educators and seeing how much of an impact they had on his life and those of his peers, he knew he wanted to continue down that path and give positive and meaningful experiences to his future students.
As a teacher, Mr. Smith hopes to inspire the same passion for music in his students and to give back. He takes his love of music and translates it into his own teaching. He strives to create a positive environment and help his students with their own self-discovery and personal growth.
While starting mid-year can be a challenge, Mr. Smith's first few months at Langley have been nothing short of inclusive and fun. In just a short amount of time, he’s already had a ton of great experiences. Within his first week here, he had a blast meeting the students and says the students did a great job of welcoming him to the community. They shared information about what it’s like to be a student at Langley and they even shared silly facts like what is the best cafeteria food. On top of that, his first concert with the Langley bands – and first time directing the bands during a concert - was at Carnegie Hall in New York City in February. Mr. Smith was pleased with the students’ performance and he also had so much fun experiencing the city with them.
Mr. Smith is looking forward to a full year coming up and continuing to help his students with their own band journey. “The students are the best part,” said Mr. Smith. “The first couple weeks, I felt what it meant to belong.”
His advice to students? “Be willing to learn new things. Keep an open ear and an open mind [...] and see what you can take away.”
~ Seanna Fishman Reporter, Saxon Scope Reporter
~ Photo by Eesha Somasundar
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physical exam night: Langley HS will host the popular Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE) Night for students interested in participating in a sport during the 2023-2024 school year. Register here to get your physical form completed by wonderful volunteer doctors on Wed, May 3, 5:30-7:30 pm. Cost is $50 (payable through MySchoolBucks - search PPE or Sports Physical).
FCPS does not provide any monetary support for athletic training programs in our schools! Proceeds from PPE Night go toward purchasing the supplies that are used everyday in the Athletic Training Room.
Many volunteers are needed to ensure the event runs smoothly. Click here to sign up to help!
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girls lax youth night: Langley Girls Lacrosse Youth Night will be on Wed, May 3 during the JV game vs Riverside. The game starts at 6 pm and kids get in free if they wear their jerseys. There will also be a raffle and giveaways as well as fun activities during halftime! View the flyer here.
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langley 2023 summer camps: Learn from experienced Langley coaches! Registration is now open for the 2023 Langley Summer Sports Camps through the online shop (other than boys basketball which has a separate link listed below). Summer camps help younger students experience a team sport and build their skills.
Camps and Dates:
Jun 5 - 9 - Football
Jun 20 - 23 - Girls Volleyball
Jun 20 - 23 - Field Hockey
Jun 26 - 30 - Softball
Jun 26 - 30 - Girls Basketball
Jul 10 - 14 - Girls Lacrosse
Jul 10 - 14 and Jul 17 - 21 - Boys Basketball: Register here for boys basketball camp.
Jul 17 - 21 - Boys Lacrosse
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Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.
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senior class dues: Have you paid for your senior’s cap and gown? Pay for these and other graduation expenses on MySchoolBucks under Senior Dues. Cap and gown will only be distributed to seniors who have paid all their financial obligations, which includes Senior Dues. This is mandatory for graduation! Dues are $100.
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yard sign pickup & purchase deadline is extended! If you ordered a “Congratulations Graduate” yard sign on or before Apr 23, please pickup your sign this Sat, Apr 29 from 10 am-12 pm, LHS Kiss & Ride lane.
Still want to buy a sign to congratulate your graduate? We have extended sales until May 7. Signs are $45. Purchase here.
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limo raffle: Attend graduation in style! Take a chance on our Limo Van and Priority Seating at Graduation Raffle. Drawing is on Jun 5 at the Senior Breakfast. You do not need to be present to win. Chauffered Ride provided by Burki Limo Service. Purchase raffle tickets here: 1 ticket @ $10 or 3 tickets @ $25.
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angp tickets sales: All Night Grad Party (ANGP) is a safe and drug-free party the night of graduation, Jun 7 from 10:30 pm-4 am at Oak Marr Rec Center. Activities include mini-golf, games, casino, swimming pools, spray tattoos, dancing, karaoke, prizes, giveaways, food and more. No tickets will be sold at the Door! Ticket price is $85. Click here to purchase tickets!
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angp volunteer signup: We need volunteers? It is not possible to have an All Night Grad Party without your help! Volunteer to help provide a fun, safe and memorable celebration for our seniors. Don’t worry your kids don’t want you there. They will be so busy they won’t even know you’re there! Sign up to help with check-in/out, food, games, prizes, casino and security.
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langley leap: Looking for an internship for Langley Leap, May 22-Jun 1? Check out the internship info on the PTSA website under Summer Opportunities here.
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save the dates for senior class activities:
May 20 - Prom (Capital One Hall, Tysons Corner, 8-11 pm)
May 22-Jun 1 - Langley Leap
Jun 2 - Senior Trip (Location TBD)
Jun 5 - Senior Breakfast (LHS Cafeteria, 8:30-10:30 am)
Jun 5 and 6 - Graduation Ticket Distribution (during Graduation Practice, time TBD)
Jun 7 - Graduation (DAR Constitution Hall, 10 am-12 pm)
Jun 7 - All Night Grad Party (Oak Marr Recreation Center, 10:30 pm-4 am)
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Freshman parents, join us for our last Parent Coffee of the school year tomorrow Fri, Apr 28 at 9:30 am in the Langley Cafeteria. In addition to updates about all things Class of 2026, we will be joined by Langley’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Kelly Rankin for a presentation and discussion on substance abuse information and prevention strategies. If there are any specific questions on these topics that you’d like addressed, email them to lhsparents2026@gmail.com.
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uva summer programs: UVA/Northern Virginia offers a number of summer enrichment opps through the upcoming 2023 Summer Enrichment Program. Open to rising 10th–12th grade students, the Summer Enrichment Program seeks to help learners explore new interests and build valuable skills. In addition to a variety of online offerings, the program will now be hosted in-person at their facility in Arlington (1100 Wilson Blvd). Courses this summer include: Build Your Own Website, Communication Skills Workshop and Experiments in Writing: Your Ideas, Your Words, Your Process among many others. Click here for more info.
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children's festival: Thirty student volunteers are needed Sun, Apr 30 for the Great Falls Optimist Annual Children's Festival. Shifts are two hours, from either 1-3 pm or 2:30-4:30 pm and involve helping children with moon bounces and games. Students will be awarded service hours, and be provided with pizza, cotton candy, popcorn, and bottled water. The festival takes place behind the Great Falls Post Office. Parents are also invited to volunteer.
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art competition: Looking for a chance to showcase your artistic skills? The 2023 Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students. Students are invited to enter the competition by submitting their best paintings, drawings, collages, computer designs and other types of artwork. Winners have the chance to have their art featured in the U.S. Capitol building alongside winning pieces from around the country.
Artwork must follow the Congressional Art Competition rules and regulations found here and all artwork must be submitted through your local Congressional representative. Note that there is no theme this year. Click here for the submission checklist and here for the student release form. Submit artwork to Congressional Representative Don Beyer of the 8th District at Beyer.district.office@mail.house.gov. Artwork and required forms must be submitted by Mon, May 1 at 2 pm.
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panther prowl: Spring Hill ES (8201 Lewinsville Rd) is hosting its Panther Prowl Fun Run on Sun, May 21 from 8-9 am. This community building event brings together Spring Hill families for a 2 mile fun run that starts and ends at the school and in between winds through the Hamlet neighborhood. High school volunteers are needed to help set up tables, serve food, be on the race course and clean up. Volunteer hours begin at 7 am for 2 hour shifts until 10 am. Sign up here.
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mclean design guidelines open house |
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McLean residents and property owners are invited to a Community Open House for the McLean Design Guidelines on Tue, May 2 from 5 pm-8 pm at The Signet (6900 Fleetwood Road, McLean).
Learn more about the latest draft of the Guidelines, ask questions, and share feedback. The Guidelines will provide design direction to property owners when they redevelop properties in McLean. They will describe how streetscapes, landscaping, building features, parks, and plazas should be designed to enhance the appearance of the community and to ensure that all projects work well together.
Learn more about this effort here.
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Apr 28: Class of 2026 Parent Coffee, 9:30 am, Cafeteria
April 28: Saxon Service
May 1-5: AP Testing
May 3: PTSA General Membership Meeting, Ms. Tholen and Principal Q & A, 9 am, Cafeteria
May 3: Langley PPE Night, 5:30-7:30 pm
May 4: Band Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
May 8-12: AP Testing
May 15-19: SOL Testing
May 17-18: Chorus Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
May 20: Prom, 8-11 pm, Capital One Hall
May 22-25: SOL Testing
May 23: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
May 25: Band Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
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Join the LHS PTSA! Click Here.
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LHS PTSA eNews Editors
Gary Coetzee, Pamela Fox, Julianne Kass, Helen Miller and
Stephanie Maxwell (Technical Advisor)
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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