Saxon spirit was out in full force last week at the tailgate party! A big thanks to all who came and made it such a fun event. That celebratory energy continues this week. October is National Principals Month! The PTSA will be recognizing Langley’s own Principal Greer. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or student, please take time to consider how principals from your present and past have impacted your community.

In other news, the LHS PTSA has had a tradition of supporting the National PTA Reflections program. As described on the National PTA website, “the Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.” The program encourages a love of learning through the exploration of the student’s own thoughts, feelings and ideas while promoting artistic literacy.

While the Reflections deadline is approaching Oct 21, there is still time for your student to enter. See the reflections contest article below for information on how to submit a completed work in one of the many categories of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts.

 ~ Jamie H. Loving, PTSA President

Don’t forget! It's time to update the Langley High School 2022-2023 student directory! All members must update their family's listing! To create/update your family account, visit our PTSA LHS Directory page for instructions by scanning the QR code or visiting our website!

Not a PTSA member? Click here and join by tomorrow Oct 15 to receive a free printed student directory! Once a member, you may update your directory info.

Note: Create your directory account with the same email address you used to register your student for LHS communications. If you are unsure which email you used, please reach out to LangleyDirectory@gmail.com with questions and for confirmation.

The Langley Directory is sponsored by local businesses. To help sponsor the directory and get your name out to almost 2,000 local families,* contact AtoZ Connect to reserve your spot by contacting Michele Delgadillo at 301-523-0574 or at michele@atozconnect.com.

Adult volunteers are still needed! The annual hearing and vision screenings of students in grades nine and ten, as well as new students, will take place this coming Mon, Oct 17 and Tues, Oct 18. Training will be provided to all volunteers. Click here to volunteer. Questions? Contact Maryam Malik at maryammalik713@gmail.com.

Saxon Stage presents The Man Who Came To Dinner, a hilarious comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, starting tonight at 7 pm.

Synopsis: Sheridan Whiteside —critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator, an intimate friend of the great and near great— having dined at the home of the Stanleys, slips on their doorstep and breaks his hip. The result is a tumultuous six weeks of confinement. Possibility: "Christmas may be postponed this year." So runs the lead article in the Christmas 1939 issue of Time Magazine. Whiteside turns the Stanley household upside down, forcing everyone in town to cater to his egotistical demands.

Meanwhile, his essential secretary has given her notice after falling in love with a local reporter and Whiteside must engage every weapon in his considerable arsenal of guile and manipulation to keep her in his employ—including blackmail, deceit, and the intervention of the fading actress Lorraine Sheldon and the elegant British wit of playwright Beverly Carlton. A three-ring circus of machinations and celebrity appearances ensues.

Show times: Thurs, Oct 13 / Fri, Oct 14 / Sat, Oct 15 at 7 pm and Sun, Oct 16 at 2:30 pm. Click here for the flyer and scan the QR code to purchase tickets.

A long-held Langley tradition, All Night Grad Party (ANGP) is our party for LHS seniors on graduation night. We have several fundraisers throughout the year for this event, including the ones below. Thanks for your support!

chick-fil-a fundraiser: Skip cooking and join the Chick-fil-A Spirit Night Dinner fundraiser on Wed, Oct 19 from 3–9 pm at Chick-fil-A on Leesburg Pike in Vienna! View the flyer here. Mention Langley High School ANGP when placing an order or if ordering via the Mobile App, add LHS ANGP in the special instructions section. ANGP receives 15% of all sales!

halloween treat bags: ANGP is selling Halloween Treat Bags! To order, see the flyer here and use the QR Code or order online here. Each treat bag is only $5! Treat bags will be handed out Oct 26 and 27 in the Cafeteria during lunch. Order yours today!

wreaths across america: Please join the Class of 2023 ANGP and Wreaths Across America to honor a veteran or first responder during the holidays. For $15, you can sponsor a wreath to be placed at Arlington National Cemetery or one of three other locations supported by Langley during National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec 17.

Every wreath purchased through the LHS ANGP sponsorship site raises money and honors veterans. Click here to order online by Nov 29. Wreaths are placed at Arlington National Cemetery or other cemetery of your choice on Dec 17, National Wreaths Across America Day!

Students and their families are invited to attend the Fairfax County College Fair and Postsecondary Week. The College Fair is this Sun, Oct 16 from 4–7 pm at the Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University and will host approximately 250 colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to pre-register here.

The Virtual Postsecondary Week is from 5–8 pm, Mon, Oct 17 through Thurs, Oct 20. Join in one or all of the live virtual sessions. Students will learn how to better prepare for the next chapter of their educational journey. Click here for info on the session topics each day and video links.

q&a with dr. reid: Students, mark your calendars for Wed, Oct 19 at 6 pm, when the McLean Citizens Association Education Committee will host an evening to meet with new FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. The event takes place at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean.

All students from kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to join in this unique opportunity! Bring questions or simply come to meet with and listen to our new Superintendent. Email Jim Beggs at e-y_committee@mcleancitizens.org with any questions.

community conversation with dr. reid: New Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will meet with parents, students and other stakeholders in person at Langley on Wed, Oct 26, 6:30-7:30 pm. It’s part of her Superintendent Community Conversations series of meetings with all of the school pyramids. Click here for more info and to register.

If you are unable to attend the Langley pyramid event, FCPS encourages you to attend another pyramid's event at your convenience. See the full list of Community Conversations events here.

Join us for the New Family Forum/Q&A this Mon, Oct 17 at 9 am in the Lecture Hall. Director of Student Activities Geoff Noto will talk about extracurricular opportunities for our students including clubs, athletics and honor societies.

Click here to learn more and to sign up to receive New Family newsletters and here to join. Questions? Email LHSNewFamilyNetwork@gmail.com.

Saxons! "Show Your Voice!" by expressing your ideas, opinions and feelings in an artistic way!

The Reflections deadline is next Friday. Explore, get inspired, create and submit your original work of art on or before Oct 21.

Choose one or more categories from Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography, Musical Composition and Special Arts.

For more info, talk to your English and/or Art teachers or see A Quick Guide - Reflections 2022 or scan the QR codes on the red posters in the hallways or email Langleyreflections@gmail.com.

With so many activities, raffles, games and giveaways, there was something for everyone to enjoy at the Family Network Tailgate and SGA and Leadership “Paint It Up” Night!

Thank you to the PTSA’s Family Network chairs, Robyn Smith and Clare Bradshaw, and their lead volunteers Barbara Farias, Grace Gan, Kristi Greta, Joy Hohenthaner, Jamie Loving, Neha Patel, Melissa Schwartz, Sandy Trumbull and Yashi Verma for planning, promoting and hosting Friday’s tailgate. A special shout out goes to Langley parent, Jon Paul, president of MegaWatt DJs of Great Falls, for donating his services to provide lively music for the tailgate.

Also, thank you to the SGA and the Leadership class members, especially Clarissa Caslli, for promoting and running the “Paint It Up” Saxon Spirit activity! This fun but messy activity was perfect for the outdoor venue and definitely a hit with the Langley students.

Thank you to the adults and students who assisted with set-up and clean-up, and volunteered during the event to keep things running smoothly. Another special shout out goes to our very own Otto, who stopped by to join in the fun and pose with kids and teens at the selfie station.

Of course, all of this was made possible by the support of the Langley Administration, Student Activities and Security Departments and the Custodial Team. Hail Saxons!

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was observed on Oct 10, honors the past, present and future of Native people throughout the U.S. If you or your student are interested in reading modern Indigenous authors, the DEI webpage has lists of suggested readings spanning all ages.

The first Saxon Service event of the school year was a huge success! Approximately 380 Langley students participated along with 21 parent volunteers.

Encourage your student to join us for our next Saxon Service on Thurs, Oct 20! Activities include: making dog and cat toys for area shelters, folding origami cranes for patients with cancer, making cards for hospitalized children or active military, making blankets for area shelters, ironing pillowcases for Case for Smiles, playing freerice.com to help world hunger, making felt plushies for refugees in Africa, crafting beads for a school in Haiti, making ghost treat bags for SHARE, creating perler bead designs for the elderly, and assembling kits for Days for Girls.

Students, don't forget to log into x2vol to have this service hour verified for credit. Questions? See Julie Zimmerman Hohl in the College & Career Center or email her at jbzimmerman@fcps.edu.

Winter 2022 sports tryouts begin on Nov 7. If your child is interested in participating in winter sports, the following must be completed prior to trying out for a team:

… According to Harvard Health Publishing, serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods and inhibit pain. Since about 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal tract, and your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million nerve cells, or neurons, it makes sense that the inner workings of your digestive system don’t just help you digest food, but also guide your emotions. Here is the full article, “Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food.”

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

graduation caps and gowns: Has your senior ordered their graduation gown? Orders are due tomorrow, Oct 15. Students can find this and other important graduation information on the Class of 2023 Schoology page.

senior packet: Seniors packets are due to your student’s school counselor by tomorrow, Oct 15! Note that there is a questionnaire part for both parents and students and a Transcript Release Form.

financial aid night: Langley HS and McLean HS are holding a joint financial aid night event on Tues, Oct 25 at 6:30 pm in the Langley HS Auditorium. Come learn more about the FAFSA, CSS profile, scholarships, and paying for post-secondary education. Students and parents are welcome to attend.

senior yearbook ads: Congratulate your senior by creating a senior ad for the yearbook. Log onto the yearbook order site here and use Langley’s order number 4159. Click the link to Buy a Yearbook Ad. Submit your ad by Oct 21 to guarantee that it appears in the yearbook. Questions? Email the yearbook adviser at KJMulligan@fcps.edu.

class spirit t-shirts and senior swag: Class Spirit T-shirts, which were included with the payment of your class fees, and Senior Swag, which was ordered during the first few weeks of school, will be distributed on Oct 26-28 in the back of the Cafeteria during school lunch. Please have your child look for their class table for pick up.

Can’t find last week’s issue of eNews? Did you know that the PTSA website keeps an archive of the Langley e-Newsletters going back to 2015? View them here. Never miss another eNews!

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