On behalf of Langley High School’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2021-2022 school year! The PTSA works closely with Langley administrators, teachers and staff to support the curriculum and provide programs that directly benefit our students. We could not do this without Langley parents, who play a vital role in maintaining the tradition of excellence at our school.
I encourage you to read my president’s letter in its entirety on the PTSA website at ptsalangley.org, as it contains a great deal of helpful information and useful links. While you’re there you can also renew your PTSA membership. If you’re in a hurry, click here to renew it and, if possible, make a donation. Thanks to your generosity, the PTSA is able to provide items and support programs at Langley that the FCPS budget alone cannot fund.
I invite you to attend the PTSA Principal's Coffee and General Membership Meetings. Being present at these meetings will enable you to hear the latest news directly from Principal Greer, discuss issues important to our community, meet Langley staff members and have your questions answered. PTSA meetings are held in the Langley Lecture Hall on Wednesdays at 9:30 am on Sept 22, Nov 17, Mar 9 and May 4. The Jan 12 meeting will be virtual. Look for additional information on the PTSA home page and in future issues of Langley eNews.
I hope you’ll join me and many other parents in volunteering at Langley this year. There are many ways to get involved and most do not require a substantial time commitment. Whether you’re chaperoning a school dance, serving as a table leader for Ethics Day, distributing class t-shirts or assisting with the vision and hearing screening, sharing your time enables the PTSA to support essential student events. Every Langley parent can do this and, together, we make a difference! For volunteer opportunities, please click here.
I would like to receive your feedback. How can the PTSA better support your teen and you? Is there a program you think should be implemented? I welcome your questions, comments and suggestions, so please email them to me at ptsalangley@gmail.com.
Thank you for your generous support and enthusiastic participation in your PTSA. I look forward to working with you this year!
~ Clare Bradshaw, PTSA President
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Back-to-School packets are available online. Take a moment to browse the materials here.
You’ll find useful information from several LHS clubs, organizations, booster clubs, class parents and the PTSA.
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The LHS Return to School webpage is your one-stop site for info on required and optional forms, Schoology, the bell schedule and more.
Note that Emergency Care and Health Info forms are due Sept 2. Print out the Green/Gold schedule here for a handy reference throughout the year.
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Effective July 1, 2021, all FCPS seniors are required to have one dose of a meningococcal vaccine in order to start school.
If you haven’t already, send your 12th grader's vaccine documentation to LHS Student Information Assistant Rebecca Wright at rlwright@fcps.edu. Click here for more info.
Seniors can't begin school on Monday without proper meningococcal vaccine documentation.
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Attention sophomores, juniors and seniors! Are you undecided as to which college entrance exam to take? Seniors, do you want one last chance to practice before the October SAT date?
Princeton Review is hosting a virtual SAT or ACT mock test on Sat, Sept 18. The mock test is $25. Click here to register by Mon, Sept 13.
You’ll receive an email with a Zoom link and other info by Friday prior to the exam. Afterwards, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.
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Calling all artists! The National PTA sponsors an arts contest every year called Reflections. This year's theme is "I Will Change the World By..." The contest is a great way for creative students to use their talents and explore the arts. Langley’s winners can move on to regional, state and national competition.
Get a jump now — entries are due Oct 6. Categories include dance, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Students can submit multiple entries.
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Is your family new to LHS? Did you relocate from another country, state, county or FCPS pyramid?
To help our new families connect, Langley’s New Family Network hosts several events throughout the year. Click here to learn more and to sign up to receive its newsletters.
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Teachers and staff new to LHS this year were warmly welcomed last Thursday with a continental breakfast, hosted by PTSA Past President Kitty Gonzalez, Membership VP Kristen Simko and Family Network Co-Chair Julie Hohl.
Welcome to Langley! We are glad you are here and hope you have a great year!
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All of Langley’s teachers, staff and administrators were welcomed back to LHS last Monday with a delicious breakfast hosted by the PTSA. Everyone enjoyed reconnecting with each other in person, over a spread of savory and sweet treats.
The breakfast included breakfast burritos from The Union and specialty-baked treats by Cakes by D. Thomas.
Many thanks to Hospitality Co-Chairs Ritika Fedewa and Hilary Proctor and committee members Kim Elkas, Beth Kuby, Catherine Macleod, Mary Newburn and Amelia Steiner for hosting the event.
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The Langley eNews is your source for news, upcoming events and activities at LHS. Please forward this back-to-school edition to those who you think may be interested in signing up to receive the eNews.
We welcome your news submissions! Send articles or announcements (up to about 150 words) along with any photos or links by noon on Tuesdays to enewslangley@gmail.com for publication on Thursdays.
All news should pertain to students and LHS, FCPS or PTSA. The eNews staff edits submissions for style and length. No business advertisements. Detailed guidelines are here.
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FCPS has numerous health and safety protocols in place to keep students, staff and families safe this year. Read about them on this FCPS webpage.
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Aug 19: New Student Orientation, 1-3 pm
Aug 20: Parking Hang Tag Pick-Up, 9-11 am
Aug 20: Returning Students Open House, 9-11 am
Aug 23: School Starts
Aug 26-27: Underclass Picture Days
Sept 1: Senior Night, 6 pm
Sept 3-6: No School (Labor Day Break)
Sept 7: Driver's Ed Meeting, 6:30 pm. (Doors close promptly!)
Sept 8: Back to School Night Videos (Virtual/Asynchronous)
Sept 9: New Family Network Forum, 9:30-11 am
Sept 22: Principal's Coffee/PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9:30-11 am
Sept 24: New Family Network Social, 6-8 pm
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Langley eNews Editors
Michelle Francis, Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller, Amy Prewett
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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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