What a difference a year makes! Although things are not completely back to normal, it is nice to be able to begin to gather again. At Langley, we have been taking advantage of our inviting outdoor spaces to reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones.

The PTSA’s New Family Network (NFN) continues to go above and beyond to support families transferring into Langley High School. On Friday night, committee chairs Robyn Smith, Michelle Francis and Kelli Baker hosted the NFN Social in the outdoor amphitheater. This was the third New Family Network event in just one month’s time! New parents were able to meet and mingle with “veteran” Langley parents in a casual setting. It was a great way to learn more about the clubs, sports and social activities that are such an integral part of the Langley High School experience. For more information about the New Family Network, or to view the slide presentations from the Transfer Orientation and the first Transfer Parent Forum, please visit the NFN page on the PTSA website.

Class Parents have also been busy bringing their respective classes together. The Freshman Lead Class Parents, Christina Cain and Allison Varacalli, along with their Class Dinner Coordinator, Christina Murphy, and other class parents hosted an enjoyable evening last week. The ill-timed storm prompted the gathering to move indoors but didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of all who attended.

The beautifully landscaped courtyard was the site of the Sophomore Class Dinner that was held this week. Class of 2024 Lead Parents, Stefanie Stayin and Amy Griffin, with the help of other class parents, including Dinner Coordinator, Effie Hoffman, created a relaxed social event for students and parents alike.

Want to know what’s happening next week or next month? Stay on top of it all by visiting the Langley PTSA website. Be sure to check out the scrolling calendar and individual class page tabs for all the news you need to know!

Congratulations to the Langley National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for 2022: Nathan Cao, Binh Huynh, Ryan Jones, Erika Li, Casey Lim, Chan-Ho Oh, William Orr, and Elaine Zou. These students now have an opportunity to advance in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards, of which 7,500 will be presented.

Win an online SAT class (valued at $699) donated by Georgetown Learning Centers. Tickets only cost $25 each. Winners will be announced at the Fall Chorus Concert on Oct 14, and you don't need to be present to win. Click here for the raffle form. Thanks for supporting choir!  

Are you a coffee drinker? Beanetics Coffee Roasters in Annandale has four custom roasts for sale to raise funds for the orchestra. See the order form for more details. Orders are due today and will be available for delivery or pick up at the concert on Oct 19.

The LHS PTSA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee will hold a virtual organizational meeting tonight at 7 pm. All voices are welcome. Planning to attend? Fill out this form, and we will send you a meeting link. We look forward to seeing you!

Juniors and Seniors, National Honor Society applications are due Sun, Oct 3. Students interested in applying should join the NHS Schoology course (not group) using the code GWBZ-V2S2-BC4MD. The induction ceremony will be held on Wed, Nov 3. Questions? Email Mrs. Conner at mbconner@fcps.edu or Ms. Stankiewicz at KAStankiewic@fcps.edu.

Feeling creative? Entries for the National PTA Reflections contest are due Oct 6. If you love Dance, Film, Literature, Music, Photography, or Visual Arts, then go for it!

See A Quick Guide - Reflections 2021 for details, and let your imagination run wild. This year’s theme, “I Will Change the World by…” can take you anywhere. Questions? Email langleyreflections@gmail.com.

testing: On Wed, Oct 13, students in grades 10-12 will be taking the PSAT or SAT at LHS, while 9th grade students will have a virtual asynchronous learning day. All 10th and 11th graders currently enrolled at Langley are automatically registered for the PSAT. Any 12th grade student not registered for the School Day SAT is encouraged to use the day to participate in civic engagement activities or other prearranged activities.

pre-survey: Students will see a voluntary pre-survey about a variety of topics at the beginning of the exam session. You can find details and view the pre-survey questions here. To opt your student out of the pre-survey, send your student’s full legal name and FCPS ID number to Janice Dabroski at jldabroski@fcps.edu by Fri, Oct 8 and make sure your student knows not to answer the pre-survey questions.

early release: due to the testing, all high schools and secondary schools have a 2-hour early release on Oct 13.

swim and dive: All interested swimmers and divers should attend our interest meeting on Thur, Oct 7 at 3:30 pm in the LHS Lecture Hall. We will cover eligibility requirements, covid safety procedures, and other info.

crew: Our fall interest and membership meeting is Tues, Oct 26, 7 - 9 pm, location TBD. It will include a presentation about the regular season, the registration process and any new rules from covid.

vax info: All athletes 16 years or older who plan on participating in a winter sport, spring sport, or out-of-season workout will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate. Any athlete who has not been vaccinated will be required to submit a weekly negative test.

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

class activity fee: The $35 fee, payable in MySchoolBucks, covers activities that the class officers have planned in addition to the homecoming t-shirt.  We can no longer guarantee t-shirt sizes but will make every effort to try to accommodate requests. Note: there will most likely be additional fees for graduation, prom and all night grad party later in the year.

yearbook ads: Express congratulations to your senior by placing an ad in this year’s 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 22 to guarantee that it appears in the yearbook. Questions? Email the yearbook adviser at KJMulligan@fcps.edu.

grad announcements and rings: caps and gowns will be measured at school, but graduation announcements and class rings can be purchased here. Orders are due by Oct 29.

senior swag: Any remaining Senior Swag orders can be picked up in either Mr. Thorsen’s or Mr. Torres’ rooms. Additional merchandise is available for purchase on MySchoolBucks and can be picked up from Mr. Torres. 

photos needed for senior slideshow: Please submit photos of your senior or groups of seniors here or email them to langley2022.photos@gmail.com. Photos are requested from this year as well as freshman, sophomore and junior years. Group photos should include only Langley seniors (but we are flexible). Questions? Contact Melissa Schwartz at mcschwartz@hotmail.com.

Our Junior Class Parent Forum date is Nov 3 at 9:30 am in the LHS Lecture Hall. Mark your calendars!

Please join your 2024 class administrator and parent team virtually on Mon, Oct 4, at 7 pm as we present an overview of sophomore year, and answer your FAQs. Access the link here. You may submit questions in advance using this form. The session will be recorded and posted on our class of 2024 page.

Thank you to our local Wegmans for supporting the Class of 2025 with their donation of 350 chocolate chip cookies!

Our Freshman Class Parent Forum is Oct 26 at 9:30 am. 

student opps

bot-a-thon: Junior and senior women, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)'s annual Women + Tech event will take place Oct 11 from 3 - 7 pm. Students will learn about Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and use those RPA skills to solve a problem related to Humanitarianism, Cyber & Social Media Threats, Social Activism and Mental Health.

Register by Oct 7 here. Questions? Contact Maggie Hutzel, GD employee and Langley Dance Team Coach, at langleydancers@gmail.com.

student board membership: Mclean Youth Athletics (MYA) is seeking three student-at-large board members to join its board of directors. Click here for more details about how to submit your interest. 

Scholarships are available for juniors and seniors. Click here for more information about eligibility. Deadline to apply is today, Sept 30. 

mpaartfest: Calling all student volunteers! McLean Project for the Arts' 15th annual MPAartfest in McLean Central Park is back in-person this year on Oct 3, and it is always a lot of fun. We need your help! Please check out this link and sign up to volunteer at this in-person event. Volunteer opps are available during three dates: Oct 2 and Oct 3. Visit the MPA website for more info about the event.

financial aid: Get your questions answered to complete the FAFSA. Click here to attend the session on Oct 16 at 10 am or here for the session on Nov 9 at 7 pm.

scholarships: Learn what kind of scholarships are offered, where to locate scholarship opportunities, and how to best complete scholarship applications. Click here on Nov 17 at 7 pm or here on Dec 11 at 10 am.

Questions? For questions regarding the financial aid process, email info@collegeaccessfairfax.org. Email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org to request one-on-one assistance completing the financial aid forms.

Seniors, you if were born on or before Nov 2, 2003, and are a US citizen, you can register to vote now. Go here, click on Langley High School, and follow the links to register! The deadline to register to vote in this election is Oct 17.

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