The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, so as we gather with friends and family to celebrate next week, let us be thankful for all the Langley community offers to our children and families. We are blessed to have dedicated teachers and staff, inspiring leadership and beautiful facilities.
I am grateful to our PTSA members who, with their dues, donations and volunteer hours, enable the Langley PTSA to be the positive force that it is. Thank you, parents, for creating, supporting and funding programs that enrich the education of our children and strengthen our community.
Best wishes to you all for a wonderful Thanksgiving.
~ Jamie H. Loving, PTSA President
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Results are in for the Langley Reflections art contest! Many thanks to the LHS Office, Student Activities, teachers, and of course the PTSA for their help and support.
Applause and bravo to the talented participating students! They graciously shared their inspiration and voices by creating their wonderful and unique works of art. The five first-place finishers now move on to the Regional level.
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Literature
First Place - Scarlett Adams (11)
No Longer Afraid
Honorable Mentions - Ashley Headrick (11), Oscar Jordan (9), Sean Lee (11), Kevin Lee (11)
Photography
First Place - Aryana Molaiy (10)
A Day to Remember
Honorable Mention - Sarah Irwin (10)
Film Production
First Place - Keely Wen (10)
No Planet B
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First Place
A Day To Remember
Aryana Molaiy
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Music Composition
First Place - Aditya Gupta (11)
Another Sad Story in the News
Honorable Mention - Lianna Hong (11)
Visual Arts
First Place - Peter Thoreson (11)
Drowned
Honorable Mention - Audri Barua (9)
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First Place
Drowned
Peter Thoreson
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Congratulations to the Langley Debate Team who participated in the Washington-Arlington Catholic Forensic League (WACFL) tournament on Oct 29. The team of Connor Chun (2026) and Michaela Frey (2026) won First Place Varsity in the Public Forum category. The debate team is sponsored by Mr. Krivak and Mr. Orlando.
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cappies reviews: This past weekend, the Cappies Critics reviewed WT Woodson's production of One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean. Three students had their reviews published:
Jenny Mears - Fairfax County Times
Gabby Sanchez - Fairfax County Times
Josie Amspaugh - FCPS Community News
Read Josie’s review in the FCPS Community News here and all the reviews on The Cappies website. Once on the website, click on W.T. Woodson, then One Man, Two Guvnors and scroll down for the reviews.
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talent show: Saxon Stage is hosting its inaugural talent show, Saxon’s Got Talent! Auditions are on Tues, Nov 29 from 3:15-5:30 pm in the Auditorium. If you sing, dance, act, have a band, do standup comedy, magic and more, then this is the performance platform for you! The performance for the public will be on Fri, Dec 9 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium.
View the talent show flyer here. Click here for the audition form and here to sign up for an audition time slot. Note: Students must be logged into their @fcpsschool.net account to access the Google forms.
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Langley Choir's annual holiday Renaissance Feaste is Fri, Dec 2 and Sat, Dec 3 at 7 pm in Langley Hall. The Feaste will feature serenades from the Merrie Madrigals, Chamber Choir, Bards from the Concert and Treble and Select Choirs over medieval-style dining. Space is limited and reservations are required. Visit the Renaissance Feaste website for more info and to purchase tickets ($45 for adults, $25 for students).
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Saxon Broadcast is producing a Winter Holidays feature! We’d like to interview people in the Langley community who celebrate and would be willing and excited to talk about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Bodhi Day. If you have a special connection or tradition and would like to speak about the holiday you celebrate, email Michelle Gabro at mgabro@fcps.edu.
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You can watch the Saxon Broadcast shown at the beginning of each Advisory on our YouTube channel and submit announcements via this form.
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turkey trot: Need an excuse to get out after Thanksgiving? Register for the Langley HS Crew Team's inaugural Turkey Trot 5K on Sat, Nov 26, 9 am at Langley HS. Registration is $50 per person through race day and includes a race shirt!
View the flyer here and register here. Get your race shoes out and join the crew team for a run or walk around the school and neighborhood!
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wreaths across america: LHS ANGP is partnering with Wreaths Across America to honor veterans and first responders during the holidays. Please help us reach our goal of sponsoring 300 wreaths! Wreaths will be placed at Arlington National Cemetery, or a cemetery of your choice, during National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec 17.
Order online here by Nov 29 to insure delivery. ANGP code is VA0894P.
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To help landscape Langley's courtyards, please donate a leaf for Langley's Legacy Tree!
By donating a leaf (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200) or bird or acorn ($500), you're helping to complete the courtyard renovation and "grow" the Legacy Tree – a beautiful wall sculpture across from the Main Office in Langley's Lobby. 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, pets, coaches, and grads!
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Thanks to the 600 generous Langley families and local organizations who've already donated a leaf, bird, or acorn.
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LHS Psychologist Anna Davis Brown will lead a book discussion on That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week: Helping Disorganized and Distracted Boys Succeed in School and Life by Ana Homayoun. All parents are encouraged to join this book talk highlighting how to help our boys - and girls - get organized and study efficiently so they can visualize, embrace and meet their own goals. Join us in the Lecture Hall at 12 pm on Fri, Dec 9.
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Approximately 500 people attended Langley’s Open House for eighth-grade students and their families! Families listened to a general info session, toured the building with student ambassadors and chatted with current Langley parents. A thank you goes out to Principal Greer, Assistant Principal Robertson and Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl for the presentation, along with fifty student tour guides, Athletic Boosters and PTSA members who all assisted with the event.
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fcps 2023-24 calendar survey |
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Parents, now is your opportunity to provide input for the FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar. An email was sent Mon, Nov 14 to parents with the subject line 2023-24 School Year Student Calendar Survey.
During the annual planning process, FCPS uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. Parents/caregivers, FCPS employees, and students in grades 7-12 will have the opp to give input. Click here for more info including the framework for creating the calendar.
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The FCPS School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. Click here to learn more about the recommended changes and provide feedback. The public feedback form is open through Dec 1.
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Early Online College (EOC) allows current high school juniors or seniors the opportunity to take up to two tuition-free college courses at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA). EOC courses for the spring semester begin on Jan 31, 2023 and end on Apr 24. Courses are for college credit only. These courses meet the requirements for most of NOVA’s associate degrees and are also courses most likely to transfer and count as general education requirements for most colleges and universities. Learn more here and if interested, discuss this option with your Langley counselor.
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hockey: The Langley Ice Hockey Team is back at it tomorrow with two games and a State Championship Banner reveal! The fun kicks off at Reston SkateQuest at 6:10 pm with the JV team taking on the Madison Warhawks. Then at 9:40 pm the team will unveil the banner before the Varsity game against Herndon/South Lakes. But wait, there's more! The Saxons are competing in the best student section contest for Hockey Night in NOVA and we'll film our response during the Varsity game.
Wear your green and gold to support the Saxons and get ready to cheer!
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yard signs: Winter sports yard signs are available to order now through Mon, Nov 28 only! These durable signs not only look great but they can also be used both indoors and outside! Yard signs are a great way to show school spirit and support your athlete and the Langley Athletic Boosters! Order by going to the Boosters website store.
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… As a reminder, it’s illegal to serve alcohol to underage guests in a private residence. Here is a full list of alcohol laws in Virginia.
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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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The Dec 1 Senior Parent Forum is cancelled.
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outstanding employees: Each year, FCPS honors staff for outstanding performance. We would love for them to receive recognition beyond the Langley community! Please take a moment to consider nominating our LHS staff for these important awards. School-level winners go on to the pyramid, region, and division levels.
The award categories are:
● teacher/librarian (3 or more years’ experience)
● new teacher/librarian (less than 3 years’ experience)
● professional employee (e.g., tech specialist, counselor, psychologist, social worker)
● operational employee (e.g., admin assistants; custodial, security, food service).
● school leader (AP, director of student activities, director of student services)
All nominations must be submitted by 8 am on Tues, Nov 28. Eligibility and award criteria are listed on each page of the nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Biernesser at wcbiernesser@fcps.edu. To nominate a Langley HS staff member, click here. Click here to learn more about the overall FCPS awards process.
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loving your teen: The FCPS Parent Resource Center hosts a Meet the Author Series with Dr. Gary Chapman on Fri, Dec 2, 10–11 am on his book The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively.
Socially, mentally, and spiritually, teenagers face a variety of pressures and stressors each day. Despite these pressures, it is still families who can influence teens the most, and The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers equips parents to make the most of that opportunity.
Join Dr. Chapman as he shares his insights and thoughts about loving our teens. Click here for more info and here to register.
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The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) will hold a virtual public meeting with FFC Department of Transportation Director, Tom Biesiadny, on Nov 30 at 7 pm. Mr. Biesiadny will give a presentation and take questions on pending and planned transportation projects in the greater McLean Area. Topics of discussion include planned intersection improvements along Dolley Madison Boulevard, and intersection and sidewalk improvements at Balls Hill Road/Old Dominion Drive and Lewinsville/Spring Hill Roads.
Click here to register to attend via Zoom. The meeting will also be live-streamed on MCA's Facebook page. Registration is not required to watch the event on Facebook. Questions? Email info@mcleancitizens.org.
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Nov 23-25: Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1: Senior Parent Forum, 9:30 am, Lecture Hall
Dec 2-3: Renaissance Feaste, 7 pm, Langley Hall
Dec 6: Orchestra Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Dec 8: Saxon Service
Dec 9: Crumpled Paper Book Talk, 12 pm, Lecture Hall
Dec 9: Talent Show, 7 pm, Auditorium
Dec 13: Winter Choir Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Dec 15: Winter Band Concert, 7 pm, Auditorium
Dec 19-Jan 2: Winter Break
Jan 3: Classes Resume
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Join the LHS PTSA! Click Here.
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LHS PTSA eNews Editors
Gary Coetzee, Julianne Kass, Niki Mallick, 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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