I’m excited to announce the launch of a new resource on the PTSA website! A big thank you goes to the Langley PTSA’s Summer Opportunities Committee, which has been hard at work developing a new web page. 

The Committee seeks to provide a resource to help students discover work, internship and volunteer experiences especially during the summers following sophomore and junior years. The Committee is keeping a listing of these opportunities on a “one-stop” web page that both parents and students can access.

We need your help to make the PTSA Summer Opportunities initiative a success! Please forward any employment, internship or volunteer positions to Van Nguyen, Jenny Alcorn or Amy Adams.

The Summer Opportunities Committee is an example of just one of the many different positions within the Langley PTSA. Whether you can share several hours of your time each week or only an hour each month, there is a role that is just right for you. The Nominating Committee is happy to assist you in finding an opportunity that best fits your interests and availability. Please email Membership Chair Melissa Schwartz for more info at mcschwartz@hotmail.com.

At the November PTSA general membership meeting, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Kelly Rankin provided info about opioids, the rise of Fentanyl and the signs of overdose.

Visit the PTSA website for a link to her presentation, Understanding Fentanyl, which includes prevention strategies and information on Fairfax County's REVIVE! program for opioid overdose and Naloxone education.

Click here for the link to the REVIVE! class, which teaches how to recognize signs of overdose and how to administer Narcan.

Get your tickets this week for the Winter Dance! Hosted by the LHS Student Government Association, the dance is this Sat, Feb 11 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Main Gym.

Tickets are $10 (cash only) and are being sold during lunches this week. The last day to purchase tickets is tomorrow. No tickets will be sold at the door.

All Night Grad Party (ANGP) is selling Valentine’s Day candy bags for $5. Click here to buy yours now! Treat bags will be distributed on Mon, Feb 13 and Tues, Feb 14 in the Cafeteria during lunch.

Thank you for supporting ANGP. This sale is for all classes!

debate team: Congrats to Langley's Public Forum Debate Team competed in the Laird Lewis Invitational Tournament in Charlotte, NC. Freshmen Connor Chun and Michaela Frey became quarter-finalists and will compete in the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky in April. The team also participated in the Aaron Thomas Memorial Invitational at Cypress Bay, and sophomores Vishwa Rakashi and Ahaan Shah became doubles-finalists. Interested in joining the Debate Team? See Mr. Krivak.

science olympiad: Congrats to the,Science Olympiad Team for winning second place at the Yale University Science Olympiad Invitational! Awards were earned for placing top 5 in an event. The following students placed in their events:

operational employee award: Congrats to Julie Hohl, who won the operational employee award at LHS and at the Langley pyramid level!

Ms. Hohl, a former Langley parent and long-time PTSA volunteer, joined the LHS staff in fall 2021 as Family Liaison. Her dedication to the community, students and staff is evident in all that she touches. Ms. Hohl works with new families, welcoming and assisting them to ensure their transition is seamless. She also spearheads Saxon Service, working with students, parents and volunteer organizations to provide impactful service opportunities for Langley students.

Ms. Hohl moves on to the Regional competition. To fill out a letter of support, click here and send the form to Wayne Biernesser at wcbiernesser@fcps.edu by Wed, Feb 22. See more info on the Langley HS website.

Langley High School is filled with people who work to make each day great for the students. Over the past few weeks, the PTSA Appreciation Weeks Committee has had the pleasure of celebrating these dedicated individuals.

The bus drivers received gift bags and the Safety and Security Team was treated to lunch. The Committee served up gratitude to the Student Services staff for Counselor Appreciation Week. In addition to a tasty lunch, board games were donated for mealtime entertainment and the conference room was decorated with thank-you notes from students.

The Langley PTSA DEI Committee's DIVERSEartLANGLEY art exhibition is coming soon! Students are invited to submit any original work of art in these formats: photography, painting/drawing, sculpture, literature, music, dance, theater/cinema or architecture.

Submissions should answer the question American Voices Telling American Stories: What is YOUR American story?

The exhibit hours are Mon, Feb 27, with the exhibition: 6 pm – 7:30 pm and a discussion following at 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm, in the Langley Hall and Auditorium

The submission deadline is Tues, Feb 21 and Thurs, Feb 23 from 7:45 - 8:10 am in Langley Hall. Record any audio or visual submissions (music, dance, theatre, film) on a flash drive. 

Prizes are awarded to the top three submissions, and students can receive one hour of community service for attending the exhibition and presenting art to attendees.Duplicate submissions to Scholastic or Langley Pyramid Art Shows are also welcome. Questions or need more time? Contact heathermcxx@gmail.com or stefaniestayin@earthlink.net.

New families, join us on Feb 22 at 9:30 am in the LHS Career Center to learn about the College and Career Center from Karen Burke, Langley’s College and Career Specialist.

Ms. Burke will talk about post-secondary school options for students, review Naviance (the FCPS resource for students to make career and college decisions), and discuss Service Learning/Community Service. RSVP to Langley’s Family Liaison Julie Zimmerman Hohl at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu.

The Langley Ethics Day Committee is excited to open adult volunteer registration for the annual Senior Ethics Day on Tue, Mar 14! 500 seniors will spend a day learning and practicing ethical decision-making for life after high school.

Volunteers are needed and appreciated! Register here to volunteer for an opportunity to impact high school seniors, as they embark on the next chapter of their lives.

FCPS is developing a new Strategic Plan and is seeking input from families, students, teachers, staff, community partners and organizations. As students prepare for careers that might not even exist today, FCPS wants rethink its plans for the future and how best to serve students.

FCPS invites everyone to participate in a Strategic Planning Community Forum, prior to its completion and formal adoption of a strategic plan by the School Board, expected by June.

If you weren’t able to attend the Langley Pyramid Community Forum last Saturday, you can attend one on an upcoming date. Learn about the strategic planning process here and register for a Community Forum here.

It's not too late to link your Harris Teeter VIC card to LHS! Click here and let us handle registering your card or simply send an email to susanGconnery@gmail.com with your VIC card-linked phone number.

The AmazonSmile program is ending on Feb 20. If you have any upcoming Amazon purchases, please take advantage of these last few weeks of the program by clicking here and choosing to support “Langley High PTSA.” You can also use the app to shop AmazonSmile on your phone or tablet.

It’s never too early to start planning for next year! The Langley PTSA Nominating Committee is already at work finding wonderful volunteers to fill openings on the PTSA executive board and various committee chair positions for the 2023-24 school year.

Whether you can share several hours of your time each week or only an hour each month, there is a role that is just right for you, including completely virtual opportunities that can be done from your home or office.

The Nominating Committee is happy to assist you in finding the spot that best fits your interests and availability. Questions? Contact Membership Chair Melissa Schwartz at mcschwartz@hotmail.com .

Could you use some help with study and organization skills? LHS counselors are hosting drop-ins during Langley Links “A” session. Topics of the Post-Its for your Mind series include test-taking and anxiety management, note-taking and mindfulness.

View the flyer with topics and dates here and use the QR code to register for sessions.

If you’re looking for ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day, here are some ideas — with something for everyone to love! 

Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage.

Mark your calendars! Our last Senior Parent Forum is Mar 28 from 9:30-11 am in the LHS Lecture Hall. We will cover Senior Class end of year activities, Langley Leap, Graduation, and All Night Grad Party. Our guest speaker Jennifer Weaver, Psychotherapist, LCSW, RPT-S, will present tips for parents on how to prepare for their senior’s transitional summer, leaving for college and attending their freshmen year.

Save the date! Class of 2024 parents, join Langley’s College and Career Counselor Karen Burke for a guided tour of the Naviance system on Feb 24 at 9:30 am in the Lecture Hall. Naviance is the tool that is used by our students throughout their HS career and is especially useful as our students and their parents navigate the college application process. Ms. Burke will explain the system and provide hints and tips for its use.

Mark your calendars for the Class of 2024 College Panel on Tues, Mar 14, 7 pm (not Mar 7 as previously announced). The forum will be held in the LHS Auditorium and will be led by visiting college admission professionals and is for both students and parents.

Questions? Contact your 2024 Class Parents at ollilaamy@gmail.com or stefaniestayin@earthlink.net.

Join us for the Sophomore College Case Studies Night and Sophomore Class Dinner on Wed, Mar 1. This program will allow you to work alongside a college admission representative as part of a mock admissions team to review applications and discuss applicants’ strengths and weaknesses. Gain a better understanding of the college admission process to plan for the rest of your high school experience!

The dinner begins at 5:45 pm and the Case Studies begin at 7 pm. Register here for the Case Studies program by Feb 27. Parents and students are both invited to attend. One registration per family. More info and registration for dinner coming soon!

It may seem like a long way off, but our students’ graduation will come sooner than you can imagine. One of the most memorable moments of Senior Week (the week leading up to graduation) is the class video that is viewed at the Senior Breakfast attended by seniors and their families. Do you have photos of this year's events to share? Include only pictures of the Class of 2026 and only Langley High School events, i.e. sports, concerts, dances, clubs, theater, treat days, Saxon Time, field trips, etc.

We need your help! Share photos of your child's happy LHS memories as they happen - upload them here right from your phone or computer.

Save the date! Join us for a Safe Community Coalition Speaker Event. Lynn Lyons is author of Anxiety Audit: Seven Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Hold, and How to Avoid Them (2022); Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children (2013) and additional books, videos and webinars on managing anxiety. 

Based on current research and over 30 years of clinical experience, Lyons presents a strategic approach based on skill-building with prevention. Using creativity, connection and awareness of their own patterns, parents will learn how to increase their child’s flexibility, support the tolerance of uncertainty, and emotionally and preventatively equip themselves and those they love.

The event is at the McLean Community Center on Wed, Mar 15 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased here. 

boys state: Are you a junior who is interested in learning more about politics? Do you want to be a lawyer? Do you want to develop into an outstanding leader? if so, the Boys State Program may be a great fit for you! Those selected will stay at Radford University for one week and participate in activities and classes geared around political matters.

If you would like to apply for this program, please see Ms. Morrison in room 2732 in the Student Support Services Office.

mcc call for youth candidates: Want to be a leader? Want to earn valuable community service and outreach experience? Run for a seat on the McLean Community Center governing board! MCC is looking for high school students who wish to serve the community by playing a leading role in helping to carry out MCC's goals.

The board includes two youth seats, one each from Langley HS and McLean HS, and youth members serve a one-year term. Completed petition packets are due to MCC by Fri, Mar 3 at 5 pm. Requirements and info are on the MCC website.

optimist club contest: The Great Falls Optimist Club encourages area high school students to enter its Essay and Oratorical Contests.

This year’s topic for the Essay Contest is Who is an Everyday Hero that Brings Out the Optimist in You? The local club level Essay Contest is Feb 9. The topic for the Oratorical Contest is Discovering the Optimism Within Me, and the club level Oratorical Contest is on May 11.

Students can find more info on the website or email greatfallsoptimistclub@gmail.com.

branchout! If your student is interested in volunteering in areas they are passionate about, BranchOut! offers a variety of opps to get involved in service. Student mentors can volunteer at credit recovery programs across FCPS and Howard County, MD, teach at STEAM outreach programs to a K-8 audience, host college and career-oriented interviews and panel discussions, create apps that have won the Congressional App Challenge, and write creative pieces and edit works for our international magazine The Explorer.

Every summer, about 150 high school mentors, many from Fairfax County and Langley HS, volunteer in all of these events. BranchOut! offers year-round opps with rolling applications, as well as summer enrichment opps for mentors flexible to your schedules.

Interested students should apply here. Deadlines: Early Bird: Mar 1; Regular: May 1; Rolling Late until Jun 1.

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