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Updates from your Langley High School PTSA
Greetings!
Here are some important updates and announcements for the coming weeks--
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Principal/PTSA Coffee
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Join us for the next Principal/PTSA Coffee on Wednesday, Feb. 29th at 9:15am in the Auditorium. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
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This Week....
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No school on Monday, January 30th and Tuesday, January 31st. February 1st is a Gold (even) day.
The LHS Crew team is holding an organizational meeting on Wednesday, Feb 2 at 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
Mark your calendars to watch Langley's It's Academic Team on NBC4 on Saturday, Feb. 4th at 10:30am.
All Langley students are invited to the Battle of the Bands on Saturday, Feb. 4th at 7:00pm at The Old Firehouse. The event is sponsored by the LHS German Club.
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FCPS Restores Five Honors Classes--Important Prin. Coffee
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In response to community concerns of academic stress on high school students, and in a desire to offer students academic choice other than standard and advanced placement humanities courses, the Fairfax County School Board voted to restore five honors level classes the FCPS high school curriculum. The classes added include: English 11 Honors, World History and Geography 2 Honors, English 12 Honors, Virginia and United States History Honors, and Virginia and United States Government Honors. These classes will be offered started in Fall, 2012.
Mr. Ragone will be holding a Principal Coffee on Tuesday, February 7th at 9:00am in the Auditorium to discuss this change and address concerns as students prepare to register for Fall classes. Please join us on the 7th to learn how this change will impact your student.
For more information on the Honors Courses, please visit www.fcps.edu.
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Langley News and Upcoming Events
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Report cards are sent home with students Monday, Feb. 6th.
National School Counselors Week begins Feb. 6th. Please encourage your student to take a moment to thank his/her school counselor. A brief note would be so appreciated.
Join the SCC, LHS, and other area schools for the important program entitled, What's Love Got to Do with It? which will be held on Feb. 9th at 7:00pm at McLean High School. See below for more information.
Don't miss the Langley Fashion Show on Saturday, Feb. 11th at 7:00pm.
No school on Monday, Feb. 20th. When students return on Tuesday, Feb. 21st, it will be a Green (odd) day. Note: Spring sports try-outs begin on Feb. 20th.
Join us for the next Principal/PTSA Coffee on Wednesday, Feb. 29th at 9:15am in the Auditorium. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
The Ethics Forum Committee is looking for table leaders for the 10th Annual Senior Class Ethics Forum to be held on Wed., May 23, 7:30am-2:00pm. If you have been a table leader, they would love to have you back! If you have never participated before, now is the time! Training for all table leaders will be held prior to the event. Parents of current Seniors are not eligible. Please contact Susan Mayman at smayman@verizon.net. |
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Class News
| Thursday, Feb. 3rd at 9:30am, the Freshmen Class Parents are hosting a Coffee at the Potteiger's home in Great Falls.
Sophomore Class Parents will have a Class Coffee on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 9:15am in the Auditorium.
Senior Class Parents are hosting a coffee at the Mensing's home in McLean on Wednesday, Feb. 8th at 9:15am.
Rising Seniors begin class registration Monday, Feb. 6th.
Join us for an information session for all Senior parents on the new Senior internship program, Langley Leap, on Thursday, Feb. 16th at 6:30pm in the library.
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Second Annual Career Day
| | We are excited to announce Langley's Second Annual Career Day, Friday morning, June 8th for the Junior class. Students will choose to attend 2 to 3 mini sessions with professionals to learn about careers such as engineering, orthopedics, fashion, journalism, criminal justice and so many more! Due to the overwhelming success last year, The Career Day committee is looking for additional volunteer speakers. Planning is underway! Contact Karen Alden @Kalden1@aol.com or Hannah Hurlburt hwhurlburt@fcps.edu if you are interested in speaking, or for more information. We welcome your participation! |
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Possible Change to FCPS Sports Teams
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From the VaPTA--The House of Delegates is moving to allow non-public school students to play on high school teams across the state. VaPTA has been fighting this bill for a few years now - but it has gained serious momentum in the recent few days.
What you need to know: HB 947 will allow non-public school students to play on public school teams; Participation on athletic teams is a privilege that should be reserved for the public school students;Non-public school students only have to meet SIX eligibility requirements to the public athlete's 13 requirements. What's next? Drama, debate, electives?
If you are interested, click here http://capwiz.com/npta2/va/issues/alert/?alertid=60856056&PROCESS=Take+Action for a pre-written letter to the members of the House Education committee.This legislation goes to vote on February 1. Questions? Please contact legislation@vapta.org.
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FCCPTA Food Resolution
| The Fairfax County Council of PTA's is asking are PTA's to support their resolution for improving the overall health and nutrition of foods served in schools. Please visit www.realfoodforkids.org If you are interested in getting the students' perspective of what's going on at Langley, we encourage you to read the Saxon Scope! This is Langley's student-run newspaper written by students to learn more. We will discuss this imprint change at the February Principal/PTSA Coffee.
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Langley Turf
| | It appears that LHS will lose the practice field with the upcoming renovations. The need to turf the stadium field is now more important than ever!! Look for the "Field of Progress" at the front of the high school at the end of this month! The field will be filled in with green as yards of turf are sold! If you haven't had a chance to make a donation, please do now, and thank you to everyone that has already made a donation! 100% of the funds need to be collected by spring in order to proceed with a June installation. Please don't wait! For more information and to donate by credit card, go to www.langleyturf.org. Checks can be mailed to: Langley Boosters Club, PO Box 794, Great Falls, VA 22066 . |
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VA PTA Scholarship Information
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Virginia PTA is proud to offer scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students planning to enter teaching or other youth-serving professions. Each year, two special scholarships of $1,200 are given. Additional $1,000 scholarships complete the scholarship awards package. The number of scholarships awarded each year depends on proceeds of special Virginia PTA projects and functions. The deadline is March 1, 2012 (postmarked). See www.vapta.org for more information. |
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Did you know that February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? According to the 2009 Fairfax County Youth Survey, 25% of teens in Fairfax County report being the victim of some form of dating abuse. Nationally, eighty one percent of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue of admit they don't know if it's an issue. This past week at a press event in McLean, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and Dranesville Supervisor John Foust issued jointly a proclamation declaring February "Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month in McLean, Virginia. On February 1st, the Safe Community Coalition in partnership with McLean High School PTSA, Langley High School PTSA, The Madeira School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology PTSA will be kicking off this important awareness campaign. Student leaders will be putting up posters and fliers, making morning announcements about this issue and on Thursday, Feb 9th, joining the entire McLean community in a "PURPLE OUT" in recognition of teen dating violence awareness and healthy relationships. As students hand out purple ribbons and purple heart stickers, we hope everyone will join us in wearing purple on February 9th and attending "What's Love Got to Do With It?: Healthy Relationships and Dating" that evening at 7 pm at McLean High School.
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As always, the PTSA thanks you for your ongoing support of your child's education and experience at Langley! Your volunteer hours, resources, and dedication are very appreciated!
Sincerely, Betsy Shomaker
President, Langley High School PTSA
shomaker.jb@verizon.net |
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