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langley eNews

January 6, 2022

from the president

Happy New Year! I hope you were able to enjoy spending time with family and friends during the extended winter break. Are these first few snow days a sign of a blustery winter yet to come? If so, don’t let being snowed in leave you feeling left out.

Stay connected to your Langley community by frequently perusing our PTSA website for new announcements and upcoming events. Subscribe to our twitter account @LangleyHS_PTSA to receive retweets of the latest school delays and cancellations, as well as other brief posts. And, next week, you can attend our virtual January PTSA General Membership Meeting & Principal Coffee without having to shovel your driveway!

On Wednesday, January 12, we will be hosting a 30 minute Q & A session with Principal Greer at 9 am followed by our General Membership Meeting at 9:30 am. Student Services Director Braden Peterson will be the guest speaker. He will review the Academic Advising Resources and explain the process for registering for next year’s classes.

A Zoom link for these events will be posted on the PTSA website prior to Wednesday morning. Please note that because of our Zoom account limitations, only the first 100 attendees will be able to participate in the Q & A session and General Membership Meeting. However, both events will be recorded and posted on the website for future viewing.

I’m looking forward to seeing you in the new year!

~ Clare Bradshaw, PTSA President

saxon stage

Congratulations to the Saxon Stage! For the first time, Langley’s Theatre program has been selected as one of two schools from the state to perform their fall production at the State Thespian Festival at Shenandoah University Jan 14-16. The Festival is a collection of all types of theatre workshops for the students and teachers, run by professionals and colleges from around the country. The Saxon Stage will perform their production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on Fri, Jan 14, to kick off a fun theatre weekend!

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junior langley dance winter clinic

Calling dancers in 1st-8th grade to sign up for the Junior Langley Dancers Winter Clinic! Dancers will learn a routine and perform alongside the Langley Dance Team at a Home Boys’ basketball game! Click here to register by Jan 7. Cost is $65.

open house for 8th-graders postponed

The Open House for eighth grade students and their families has been rescheduled. The new date is Sun, Feb 13 at 2 pm. If you know any rising ninth graders, please let them know about this upcoming opportunity to get to know Langley HS!

Eighth-grade students and their families can attend an information session presented by administrators, tour the building with student ambassadors, and chat with experienced parents and faculty at the reception following the tours.

buy a directory ad

If you own a business, please consider sponsoring the directory by placing an ad. Questions? Contact Michele Delgadillo from AtoZ Connect at michele@atozconnect.com or phone 301-523-0574.

mock sat/act

Attention all spring test takers! Are you wondering which college entrance exam is best for you to take? Langley PTSA is partnering again with Princeton Review to host a virtual SAT or ACT practice test for students planning to test this spring.

The test date will be Sat, Jan 29. The exam costs $25 and will benefit the Langley PTSA. Click here to register by Tues, Jan 25, and you’ll be emailed a Zoom link and other info by Friday before the exam. Afterwards, you'll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.

college admissions discussion

Don't miss author Jeff Selingo's return to Langley to discuss his book Who Gets In and Why on Jan 31 at 7 pm. This bestseller is filled with insights gleaned from Jeff’s year in the trenches with college admissions directors and includes research done at Langley! Join us for a discussion on topics such as the test-optional choice, applying early decision and creating a balanced list for college apps.

This is currently planned as an in-person event. All LHS families and staff are welcome.

sports notes

swim & dive: Both the boys and girls teams have a lot of younger talent and we are very excited to see where this takes in the next few years. We have had four meets so far, and our records are Boys 3-1 and Girls 2-2. Everyone is working hard and we are seeing a lot of improvement with the season only about half over!

ice hockey: Langley Ice Hockey will celebrate Senior Night this Fri, Jan 7 at Reston SkateQuest before facing off against Yorktown at 9:40 pm. The pregame ceremony will celebrate the Class of 2022 players on the roster and what they have achieved in helping to maintain a top tier hockey program at Langley. Arrive early for the seniors; stay to watch the game action and cheer on your Saxons!

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… “Everyone’s doing it” is what most teenagers will say about marijuana, but truly only about 20% of teens have used marijuana in the last 30 days. During the Everything You Need to Know about Marijuana in 1 Hour webinar, we’ll talk about a myriad of topics relating to marijuana to include: THC vs CBD, legalization vs decriminalization, the various ways marijuana can be consumed, and more.

Click here to register and join Tiffany J. Jones, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for this important webinar on Fri, Jan 28 from 10-11 am.

class notes

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

Save the date! Our next Senior Class Forum will be Feb 8, 2022 at 9:30 am. College and career specialist, Hannah Wolff, will talk about what comes next once college applications are submitted.

Photos needed for senior slideshow: What did you do over break? 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 second Junior Class Parent Forum on Jan 13 at 9:30 am is now ONLINE. The link to join us will be posted on our website. Alex Mantel, LHS Counselor, will discuss course selection for senior year and present a refresher demonstration of Naviance.

The Junior Class Dinner fundraiser will take place Feb 10 at 6:30 pm. Please support your class by ordering your boxed dinner at MySchoolBucks. This is our only fundraiser for the year! Hannah Wolff has invited several college representatives to talk to us about their entrance processes.

We should have a new date for our Sophomore Class Parent Forum soon! Access all sophomore info on our class webpage.

Freshman parents, don’t miss another class email! Our class webpage now includes links to past class emails as a handy reference. For timely info, subscribe to our class email distro group here.

fcps college scholarship and financial aid webinars

Seniors, tune in this Sat, Jan 8 for several sessions about scholarships and financial aid offered by College Access Fairfax and FCPS. Click here for more information about the sessions. Click here for the list of scholarships available. Application deadlines are Feb 15.

Questions? Email Questions@collegeaccessfairfax.org. To schedule a virtual one-on-one session with a Financial Aid consultant, email Appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org.

student opps

alden theatre auditions: the Unruly Theatre Project (UTP) is Alden’s professional, teen improv group that specializes in bringing free comedic performances to the community as well as young artist professional development. We are holding auditions in early January to join the company.

UTP performs throughout the year at various venues and festivals, and is the only teen group participating in Improvicon.

Auditions will take place Tues, Jan 11 from 6-8 pm. This pre-registration form is required and must be submitted at least one hour before auditions begin. Click here for more information.

nova classes: Jumpstart your college education while you’re still in high school! NOVA Community College is offering select college courses at no cost to Fairfax County high school juniors and seniors. Courses will begin Feb 1 and run for twelve weeks. Completed applications are due by Jan 14.

Early online college offers students many benefits, including lowering the overall cost of college and gaining access to campus resources and participating in college events and activities. This year’s course options include: CST 110; ECO 202; ITE 115; MUS 121; PSY 200; SDV 101; SOC 200.

Questions? Check out NOVA’s website or email NOVA’s Office of Dual Enrollment at dualenrollment@nvcc.edu.

covid-19 vaccines and testing

vaccines: According to the CDC, teens ages 12-17 years old will soon be eligible to get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot. Click here for further guidance on booster shots.

To make an appointment, click here or call 877-VAX-IN-VA. Walk-ins may also be available depending on the site.

testing: Drive-through COVID-19 diagnostic testing is now available for all FCPS students and staff who are experiencing symptoms or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Testing is also a step in the return to school process following illness or exposure. Click here for locations and schedules. Appointments are not required, but families must register here before testing. Click here for more info.