langley eNews

April 14, 2022

from the president

Welcome back from Spring Break! It’s hard to believe, but with the start of the fourth quarter, we are now in the homestretch, and this entire school year will be wrapped up in less than two months’ time. In fact, AP testing begins in just eighteen days and parents, we need your help! Our Langley students are smart, ambitious, hard-working and often challenge themselves by enrolling in AP level classes. As a result, sixteen different AP exams are being offered to our Langley students this May, and forty volunteers are needed to support them. Taking AP exams might be hard but proctoring them is easy! No prior experience (or studying!) is needed. All volunteers will be paired with knowledgeable members of the Student Services team and duties will be limited to managing testing supplies and supervising the exams. Click this link to view the AP exam schedule and commit to proctoring one of them. If you have been wanting to volunteer at Langley but don’t have time for a lengthy commitment, this “one and done” volunteer opportunity is perfect for you. Consider signing up today so our Student Services department will know that our students’ testing needs are covered. Thank you! ~ Clare Bradshaw, PTSA President

staff appreciation week

This week the PTSA honored our School Office Professionals, Librarians, Assistant Principals, and Nurses with gestures of gratitude. Students and parents wrote thank you messages on sticky notes that are now on display in the Front Office. Students made origami cranes in Saxon Service, and others hung them in the Office and Library to honor our beloved Langley staff. Today, staff members enjoyed a well-earned chance to gather for a delicious Panera breakfast. Thank you for all you do!

freaky friday the musical!

Langley’s theatre department, Saxon Stage, proudly presents Freaky Friday the Musical! This adventurous story shares the themes of family, friends, love and laughter. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. This new musical version of Freaky Friday, based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is heartfelt, comedic, and an unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Come out to see this amazing production Wed, Apr 27 – Sat, May 7! 7 pm for evening shows, matinees at 2:30 pm. Click here for the flyer and here for tickets ($10 for students, $15 for adults).

must see tv

Langley students have advanced to the Playoff Round of the popular student academic quiz show, It’s Academic! Airing Sat, Apr 16 at 10am on NBC4, LHS will be squaring off against McLean HS and Georgetown Day for the right to compete in the Semi-Final. More info and full schedules can be found here.

furry friends return

Looking for a furry way to reduce stress? Stop by the Amphitheater or Langley Hall (depending on weather) this Mon, Apr 18 during C & D lunches to pet a visiting therapy dog! Therapy dogs visit Langley once a month this school year through May 2022. Their next and last visit this school year is May 16. Click here for the flyer and all the upcoming dates!

career connections

The final session of this year's virtual Career Connections will take place this Tues, Apr 19 from 10:30 - 11:10 am. Encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity to learn directly from community professionals about their careers. All students who sign in through their Schoology account and attend this virtual event will be entered to win one of forty Starbucks gift cards.

join the bands on the run

Our 3rd Bands on the Run 5K and Fun Walk benefitting the Langley and Cooper bands is coming up on Sun, May 1 at 8 am!    Tomorrow is the last day to register and guarantee a race shirt in your size! Registration is $30 for students and $40 for adults through Apr 15, so sign up here now! Children 5 and under are free.   This event is open to the entire community. Lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and run or walk with us! Stay afterwards and enjoy live DJ music, refreshments and sponsors’ tables.   Can’t make it? We’re also holding a virtual 5K in conjunction with the in-person race. That means you can still sign up and run or walk on your own schedule. Grab a friend or two, enjoy a run or walk together and support our band program all at the same time!   View the race webpage for more info and join the Bands on the Run!

thank you to our latest sponsors!   MAESTRO The Coder School – McLean   CONDUCTOR Richman-KCM Tax Credit Advisors    FIRST CHAIR Georgetown Learning Center Matt Curry's Craftsman's Auto Care Weird Brothers Coffee   ENSEMBLE PLAYER Christine Angles Monica Gibson, Keller Williams Realty Ho Jin Kim MD, LLC McLean Dental Care The Miller Family   IN-KIND SPONSORS Bikes of Vienna Chick-fil-A Costco Domino’s Team Washington, Inc Georgetown Learning Center Nothing Bundt Cake Red Tomato Pizzeria   All Donations are tax-deductible. Sponsor information is available here.

ptsa service award for juniors

Do you know a Langley junior whose dedication to service is exemplary? Reflecting Langley High School's emphasis on service, the PTSA will award students in their junior year who have demonstrated exemplary service achievement and an ongoing commitment to volunteerism. Click here to nominate. The deadline for nominations is Fri, Apr 29.

opioid crisis

In response to the alarming amount of fentanyl overdoses, FCPS has partnered with the Fairfax County Government to provide an educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports. It is being offered virtually and in numerous languages. All webinars are 7-8:30 pm on Wed, Apr 20, Tues, Apr 26 and Thurs, Apr 28. Langley's own Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, Kelly Rankin, is one of the presenters. Click here for more info and to register.

parent volunteers needed!

If you drive by LHS on Mon, Apr 25, you may be alarmed to see a significant police presence at the school. No need to worry! The Student Services Department and the PTSA are partnering with the Fairfax County Police Department to present a Dangers of Impaired Driving program to all juniors. Students will hear about the dangerous consequences of drinking and driving and learn valuable lessons from FCPD officers from real-life situations involving impairment and distraction. Parent volunteers are needed to help rotate students through the various activities. If you can help, sign up here. Questions? Email Kelly Rankin, Langley’s substance abuse counselor, at krankin@fcps.edu.

langley legacy tree

Thank you to the 528 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! 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. To order your leaf -- or leaves! -- visit the PTSA website. Questions? Email chrissielavin1@gmail.com.

sports notes

Langley Athletics provides free access to our games online on the NFHS Sports Network. Find the game schedule here and watch the events live here.

2022 langley volleyball camp: Come join the fun! The Langley Saxons volleyball team will host a week-long volleyball camp this summer Jun 13-17. The daily camp schedule will be from 9 am - 2 pm. Emphasis will be on learning the basic skills and improving on volleyball knowledge. Boys and girls between the ages of 8 - 14 are encouraged to come and join the fun! No experience needed! Cost is $250. Camp Applications and/or online registration links are available here. Need more info? Contacting Coach Susan Shifflett at 703-287-2752, susan.shifflett@fcps.edu.

saxons, did you know ...

... April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that “on a typical day, eight people are killed and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes.” Here is the NSC Just Drive Pledge.

class notes

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

final parent forum: Our last Class of 2022 Parent Forum will be held on Tues, Apr 26 at 9:30 am in the Auditorium (no food or drink allowed). We will have a panel discussion of helpful hints for college from experienced parents as well as a presentation from LHS Career and College Specialist Hannah Wolff regarding any last college insights. This forum will be live-streamed and archived on our Class of 2022 Parents Facebook page for those who cannot attend.   all-night grad party tickets:  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 still $75, but increases to $85 after Apr 18. Purchase tickets here.   yard signs: Recognize your senior with an official LHS yard sign! Signs are $45 and all proceeds benefit ANGP. Purchase signs here.   ride to graduation in style: Enter the raffle to win a Limo Ride & Box Seats for the Langley High School Graduation Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall. Two winners will be drawn. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and must be purchased by May 15. Prize includes: 4 hour limo service from Chariots for Hire (gratuity not included) AND VIP Box Seats at Constitution Hall (these replace graduation tickets). Purchase raffle tickets here.

lhs junior service awards: The LHS PTSA Award for Outstanding Service honors juniors who have demonstrated excellent service achievement and an ongoing sense of commitment to a worthy cause at LHS or the community at large. Winners receive a certificate and monetary award. Anyone can nominate — teachers, peers, parents, coaches, guidance counselors, club/organization sponsors. Self-nominations are allowed, too! The deadline is Fri, Apr 29. Click here for the nomination form. donations wanted: Donate to the Junior Class, via the Class Donation icon on MySchoolBucks, to help us meet our fundraising goals. These funds are used for Treat Days, to offset Senior Year expenses and ANGP. Due to Covid restrictions, our class has not met its fundraising goals.

Sophomores and parents, our Sophomore College Case Studies Night is tonight! Park in the larger parking lot and enter the building through Door 14. Student volunteers will direct you to your assigned room. Plan to arrive at 6:45 pm. We will start promptly at 7 pm.

Our next Freshman Parent Forum is Fri, Apr 29, at 9:30 am in the Lecture Hall. Langley's School Psychologist, Anna Davis, and Social Worker, Catherine Kennedy, will discuss Anxiety and our Kids.  Now that our kids are back at school full-time, is everything really back to “normal” for them? In reality, there are repercussions to the isolation, uncertainty and fear of the past two years. What can we do to help? Join us a learn strategies for how to talk to your kids about anxiety, and how to create a low-stress environment at home. Come ready with your questions on teens and anxiety.

safe community coalition

Former Stanford dean and New York Times best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims returns to McLean to present Throw Out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids. Based on her New York Times best-seller, How to Raise an Adult, Ms. Lythcott-Haims explains why our culture of over-parenting is hurting our children and making them ill-equipped for college and adulthood. This free program, sponsored by the Safe Community Coalition (SCC) and The Potomac School, takes place Tues, Apr 26 from 7-9 pm at Temple Rodef Shalom. It’s open to all, but space is limited and registration is required. For more info and to register, visit the SCC website.

award opps

teen character awards: Know a teen who has helped out in the neighborhood or community (defined as the Greater Washington D.C. metro area) and deserves to be recognized not only for themselves but as an example to others? The McLean Citizens Association is again sponsoring Teen Character Awards to recognize teens of exceptional ethical and compassionate character. Nominations are due Fri, Apr 22. Every teen who is nominated and meets the criteria will receive an award on the stage at McLean Day on Sat, May 21 at 3 pm. For more info and to submit a nomination, click here. Questions? Email Jim Beggs, MCA Education & Youth Committee Chair  e-y_committee@mcleancitizens.org.

student opps

Kids Give Back’s Spring-it On, A Family Volunteer Festival on Apr 30 needs teen volunteers to help supervise five different service projects, staff games, sell raffle tickets, setup/decorate, and more. Service hours are available. Students should complete a volunteer application here, then sign up for a time slot here. Questions? Email denise@kidsgiveback.org.

lost items are lonely!

Is your child missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox and/or water bottle? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please have your child stop by the lost and found bins located in the cafeteria. Items not collected by tomorrow, Apr 15 will be donated.

upcoming events

Apr 14: Sophomore College Case Studies Night, 7 pm Apr 16: It’s Academic, 10 am on NBC4 Apr 19: Career Connections, 10:30 am  Apr 21: Saxon Service, 10:27-11:14 am, Cafeteria Apr 26: SCC Discussion with Julie Lythcott-Haims, 7 pm, Temple Rodef Shalom Apr 27–Apr 30: Spring Musical, 7 pm May 1: Spring Musical, 2:30 pm Apr 29: Freshman Parent Coffee, 9:30 am May 1: Bands on the Run 5K and Fun Walk, 8 am May 6: Spring Musical, 7 pm

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