Parents, did you “attend” the LHS Virtual Back-to-School Night yesterday? If so, you had a front row seat in your student’s classroom! Many thanks to our teachers and administrators for creating such an efficient and safe way to provide Langley families with this information! If you missed the event, tune in whenever your schedule allows, using the directions in this link.
In the Back-to-School presentations, I hope you watch the PTSA welcome video for a glimpse into some of the activities enjoyed by our students and families. As I compiled photos of events to include in the video, I was amazed to see the variety of programs that the PTSA supports at Langley. I found myself deleting wonderful photos as I struggled to keep the video to a watchable length (you’re welcome!). Whether it’s Career Day, Ethics Day, Saxon Service, a DEI book discussion, an expert guest speaker presentation or an alcohol abuse prevention program, your volunteer hours, along with your membership and donation dollars, enable these impactful events to occur!
It’s obvious, but I’ll say it again, the PTSA could not do all that it does without you! Thank you!
~ Clare Bradshaw, PTSA President
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Your membership and donation dollars provide many items that the FCPS budget can’t furnish, including substance abuse prevention programs, continuing ed programs for teachers, staff appreciation events, supplemental materials, cutting-edge equipment and technology, and much more.
Click here to donate and/or become a member of the PTSA. Membership must be renewed annually, and PTSA dues are separate from class dues. Thanks for your support!
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Langley’s virtual Back-to-School Night presentations can be viewed at your convenience. Click here to log in and view the videos in Schoology. Need help with a parent Schoology account? Contact the IT Department here.
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Please open your door if you hear your doorbell this Saturday! Langley band and color guard students are visiting our neighborhoods and standing in front of select Great Falls and McLean storefronts this Saturday for Tag Day, the band’s traditional and largest fundraiser of the year.
Students raise funds so that the band program can purchase uniforms and equipment for the band and color guard, pay for transportation to competitions and more.
Donations are tax-deductible. Visit the band website to donate, in case you missed a knock on your door! Each year, donors are listed in concert programs and on the website.
Come out to the home football games to cheer on the Saxons and catch the half-time show! Homegames are Sept 17, Sept 24, Oct 15, Oct 29 and Nov 5.
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Welcome to Brian Kaufman, the new Drama Director at Langley! The first tech meeting for the fall play will take place tomorrow, Sept 10 in the Black Box. Visit the Saxon Stage website for more information on how to get involved.
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Juniors and seniors who have a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible to apply for the LHS chapter of the National Honor Society. The application deadline is Oct 3.
Interested? Join the NHS Schoology course (not group) using code GWBZ-V2S2-BC4MD. The induction ceremony is Nov 3. Questions? Contact Mrs. Conner at mbconner@fcps.edu or Ms. Stankiewicz at KAStankiewic@fcps.edu.
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The LHS Library is now open until 4:45 pm Monday through Thursday.
Athletes and those in other extracurricular activities waiting for activities to start can use the library for homework and studying. No food, and masks are required.
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Last call! Register for the upcoming virtual SAT or ACT mock test by Mon, Sept 13. Once registered, the test will be available to take online for six weeks starting on Sat, Sept 18 at 10 am.
Before the test, Princeton Review will email a Zoom link and other info for the exam. Afterwards, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. The exam costs $25 and benefits the Langley PTSA. Click here to register.
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Parents, please complete the Digital Resources Parent Consent form. LHS teachers use numerous digital resources, listed here, in class and for homework and parental consent is required for students to use them.
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If you haven’t had a chance — browse this link to learn about several LHS clubs, organizations and booster clubs. Helpful info from class parents and the PTSA is included as well.
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Please take a moment to register your Harris Teeter VIC card to LHS for this year! The linkage has to be renewed each academic year.
With your registration, Harris Teeter’s Together in Education program provides funds for Langley students and staff. Click here to register your card — or let us handle it for you by clicking here.
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crew: Interested in rowing? Come to the Langley Crew open house this Sat, Sept 11, 10:30 am -1:30 pm at the boathouse (Sandy Run Park, 10450 Van Thompson Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039). Tour the boathouse, meet the coaches, enjoy refreshments and chat with varsity athletes and their parents.
Learn-to-row sessions for students in grades 8 and up are held each Saturday from Sept 11 – Oct 30. No experience necessary! View the Learn to Row flyer. Questions? Email langleyrowing@gmail.com.
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sports requirements: Interested in a sport? Before trying out, you must register at Langley’s athletic site here (registration must be renewed each year) and submit a completed VHSL physical exam form. Email the completed physical to langleyathletics@fcps.edu.
In addition, starting Nov 8, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for students participating in sports this year, and for those in any activity requiring a physical, such as dance team and out-of-season practices and workouts. See this FCPS page for details.
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Want to know more about the health effects of vaping? Stanford University developed a toolkit on vaping and its health effects Click here. Want to talk about it? Contact Langley’s substance abuse prevention specialist Kelly Rankin at krankin@fcps.edu.
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Read below for class news. Click the green class buttons to go to each class's webpage. |
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senior swag: Senior swag will be distributed tomorrow, Fri, Sept 10 during lunch. A few extra pieces are available for purchase – cash only. Questions? Contact Amy Swaak at aswaak@gmail.com.
fees and tees: Seniors, don't forget to pay your senior class fee by Sun, Sept 20. The $35 covers activities that class officers have planned in addition to the homecoming t-shirt. Pay in MySchoolBucks by the deadline to ensure your t-shirt size. Note that graduation, prom and all night grad party (ANGP) will likely require additional fees later in the year.
senior portraits: The last dates senior portraits will be taken at LHS are Nov 11, 12, 15 and 16. Appointment times are 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm. You'll receive emails and/or postcards about 3 weeks before with instructions on how to schedule.
senior slideshow: Traditionally played at the Senior Breakfast/Awards Ceremony, the senior slideshow needs your photos! We're seriously behind in collecting photos due to the pandemic. We need your “First Day of Senior Year” photos, distance learning/mask photos from last year, and freshman/soph pics too!
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Remember to pay your $35 junior class activity fee in MySchoolBucks byThurs, Sept 23. Don’t forget to select your t-shirt size! Students wear class t-shirts during Homecoming week.
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communications: Parents, make sure you’re connected to the Class of 2025 via our webpage and subscribe to our class email group.
fees: Please pay the $35 class fee by tomorrow, Sept 10! Students wear their class t-shirts during Homecoming Spirit Week. Go to MySchoolBucks to pay (in the “School Store” area).
class dinner: Freshman students and families are invited to mingle and meet Principal Greer, Vice Principal Sykes, our class sponsors and other 9th grade families at the Freshman Class Dinner on Wed, Sept 22 at 5:30-7:15 pm. This is one of the few class-wide events of the year and is our main fundraiser. You won’t want to miss it!
Bring your camp chairs and blankets to the Langley Amphitheater (in front of LHS by the Library). Dinner will be individually-boxed meals catered by Plaka Grill. Tickets are $25 per person and are non-refundable. Please RSVP by Sept 15 on MySchoolBucks.
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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 Sept 30.
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service hours: Looking for service hours? Students can help out the Spring Hill ES 6th Annual Block Party on Sept 17. The event includes food, music and games and student volunteers are needed from 6-8 pm for table/chair set up, food service and clean up. Want to volunteer? Have questions? Contact Jennifer McCarthy at springhillptospecialevents@gmail.com.
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food donations: Fairfax County is holding a Stuff the Bus food donation event to help area food pantries this Sat, Sept 11 from 10 am - 3 pm. Find more information here.
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safe community coalition: The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) is hosting an online panel discussion with local mental health professionals Jennifer Weaver, Mimi Weisberg and Robyne Davis on Tues, Sept 21 at 7 pm. The panel will discuss back to school anxiety and offer concrete ways you can help get the school year off to a great start. Go the the SCC website to register for the free webinar. |
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tips from fcps: Returning to school after closures and online learning may leave parents and students with a mix of emotions as the school year starts. Figuring out how to manage anxiety and tolerate uncertainty are important skills for everyone. Click here for more tips and information.
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fcps boundary policy: FCPS is holding several virtual community meetings to discuss results from a study done by an educational consulting firm about boundary policy. It will also be seeking new community input through a survey. The virtual meeting dates are Sept 13, Sept 14 and Sept 20 at 7-8 pm. Cick here for more info.
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i-495 expansion information meeting: Join a virtual Webex meeting on Sept 29 at 6:30 pm to hear the latest updates on the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension project, which has advanced to the design and construction phase and impacts homes in the Langley boundary. Click here for more info.
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Sept 11: Langley Band Tag Day
Sept 11: Crew Club Open House, 10:30 am, Sandy Run Park
Sept 13: Driver's Ed Meeting, 6 pm, (virtual)
Sept 18: Mock SAT/ACT tests, 10 am (virtual)
Sept 22: Principal's Coffee/PTSA General Membership Meeting, 9:30-11 am, Lecture Hall
Sept 22: Freshman Class Dinner, 5:30 pm
Sept 24: New Family Network Social, 6-8 pm, Outdoor Amphitheatre
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Join the LHS PTSA! Click Here.
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LHS PTSA eNews Editors
Michelle Francis, Stephanie Maxwell, Helen Miller and 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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