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class news
freshmen Our dinner and Home- coming are right around the corner . . . get your dues into our Treasurer, Heather Baker, right away! No dues means no t-shirt for Spirit Week! sophomores
The Class Dinner has been rescheduled for Wed, Oct 10 from 6:30-8pm in the cafeteria. Our "Backyard BBQ" will have something for everyone -- chicken, beef and pork will be served with vegetarian side dishes (cole slaw, potato salad, and mac & cheese) and gluten-free options. If you were unable to attend on the original date, you can still come! The RSVP form is on the "Class of 2015" webpage after clicking on "For Parents" on the Langley homepage. For those who paid for the original date, your name is already on the list for Oct 10. We apologize for the inconvenience of cancelling due to weather, but hope to see everyone Oct 10! Any questions, please contact Kristin Bonacci,<KritterT33@aol.com>. juniors Class dinner, Thurs, Sept 27, is in the cafeteria. We will have an informative guest speaker: an admissions officer from Davidson College. Please email Mary Welch, <maryswelch@ver- izon.net> if you haven't RSVPed -- it's not too late! A lucky junior will win a much-coveted parking pass. Other prizes are an iPad, SAT prep course from Georgetown Learning Center, and gift certificates to Sweetleaf, Cheesecake Factory, and Chariots for Hire. ❖ Be sure to send in your class dues. We will distribute class t-shirts the week of Homecoming to all juniors who have paid dues. Don't let your child be left out! seniors Homecoming Week is fast approaching. Also, look for these activities: ❖ Senior Class Field Trip, Dave & Busters, Wed, Oct 17
❖ Senior Picnic & Panoramic Photo, Fri, Oct 19.
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Langley PTSA
Communications Committee
Editor-in-Chief: Colette Worm
Ass't Editors: Jane Riddle
Anne Whipple
Submit your items by Tuesday noon for publication on Thursday
<enewslangley@gmail.com>
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principal's message: we're off to a great start!
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This school year has begun wonderfully well, with a lot of participation from everyone. Students have been attending classes with positive enthusiasm, as well as attending games and school events in large numbers. Parents have been attending class coffees and dinners, Back-to-School Nights, and other events in good numbers, too. We hope students and parents continue to participate in the opportunities that Langley has to offer.
Our website, www.fcps.edu/LangleyHS, has a new website curator. At this point, we believe all the information is up to date, and we are confident we will be able to keep the information timely and useful. If you see anything that needs correcting, email the curator at <saxoncountry@gmail.com>.
I wish to extend my thanks also to the PTSA for its continued support. The PTSA's hard work and enthusiasm made the start of this school year one of the best and most positive. Thank you. ~ Matt Ragone
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ptsa message: technology investments
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Thanks to ALL families who generously contributed to the PTSA; we appreciate each and every donation! This PTSA appropriations process is new this year to Langley, so it's taking longer than expected to compile a complete list of the technology needs. To date, the faculty has requested approximately $12,000 in software and equipment that will enhance the classroom curriculum, and the science department has requested approximately $90,00 for two classroom sets of laptops. The requests are continuing to come in, so please keep your donations coming in!
We will keep you updated on the requests and let you know exactly what your generous contributions are funding. ~Betsy Shomaker, PTSA President & Lea Ann Edwards, PTSA President-Elect
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ptsa updates: curriculum results & reflections
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The Curriculum and Education Committee (C&E) is meeting to discuss last year's AP exam results, as they compare to the students' grade distributions for those classes. Jan Dabrowski, the Assessment Coordinator, and Sonya Williams will be sharing this information with us. Any interested people in the Langley community are invited to attend. The meeting will be Oct 1, 10-11:30 am, in the PTSA trailer (near tennis courts). In addition, if you are interested in joining the C&E Committee, please contact Ellyn Krause-Pontell <krausepontell@cox.net> or Susan Stewart <ssstew@aol.com>.
This year's Reflections theme is "The Magic of the Moment...". Unleash your talent in one of many artistic mediums and compete with students from schools across the county! Deadlines for entries is Oct 15. All grades are encourages to participate. If you are interested in entering the contest, please contact James Arnous, Reflections chair, at<jimarnous@aol.com>. For more info on Reflections, click here.
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department news: student & career services
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Student Services is starting a Grief Group soon. ❖ Deadline is quickly approaching for students applying for fall 2013 college admission. FCPS College Fair is at Fair Oaks Mall on Oct 21. ❖ Schedule Change packets are on the Student Services website; review committee meets Mondays. ❖ The Class of 2016 will be highlighted throughout the year in Main Lobby. Freshmen, please return info sheet to Ms. Taubman. Students should contact their School Counselor for more details about all these student services. ~ Sonya Williams, Director (703.287.2724)
JAMtech all-day technology seminar with software engineers and media designers is Sat, Nov 17 at TC Williams--last session sold out. Register at www.teamcarney.com/jamtech. ~ Hannah Hurlburt
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student activities
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band: Many thanks to all the donors, all the students and parents who worked, and to our wonderful coordinators, Trish Barber and Lisa Hodge, for making our Tag Day a great success! We collected $14,368 in donations, close to our goal of $20k. If our enthusiastic and highly committed students missed you, please donate now by using the "tag" left on your door or by sending a donation check to LHS Band Association, P.O. Box 7741, McLean, VA 22106. Individual donations of $50 or more will be recognized in all concert programs. Band students earn raffle points for donations received by Nov 1--just write the name of your favorite band student on your check's memo line. For more info, go to www.langleybands.org. ❖ This Friday's football game is our annual Eighth Grade Night. Langley-bound 8th grade band members will be treated to a pizza dinner and will play with the marching band in the stands. Hope to see you all at our half-time show!
orchestra: Senior Regional Orchestra auditions are on Mon, Oct 1, at Centreville HS. The car wash is Sat, Oct 13. A record number of orchestra students have signed up for the trip to Rome. ❖ Want to start your holiday shopping early? Get info to buy White House Christmas ornaments by clicking here.
golf-boys: Congratulations to the boys golf team, the 2012 Liberty District Champions!volleyball-girls: The Saxons defeated both Robinson and Battlefield to win the 2012 Dig Pink Tournament. There is still time to donate to this worthwhile cause. The link to help support research is located at www.langleysports.org. Our next home match is against #10-ranked Potomac Falls, Mon, Oct 1. volleyball-boys: The boys volleyball team had its season opener against the very large team of South Lakes, with a narrow defeat for the small Langley team. The second match that evening was the ultimate rivalry of Langley, and the boys accomplished what every Langley team strives to do -- they beat McLean! The next matches will be at Langley on Thur Sept 27 at 5:40 pm against Westfield and Lake Braddock.
winter sports tryouts: Beginning Mon, Nov 5. All winter coaches will hold a pre-season meeting; please have your child check the Saxon Scroll and listen to the morning announcements. Click here for info.
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don't miss: fashion, food, & online textbooks
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Come see the Fashion Show, support a great cause, and wear your PINK! Sat, Sept 29 at 6 pm, Langley Auditorium with tickets: $15 pre-sale at Paul Mitchell or $20 at the door. All proceeds donated to The American Cancer Society to aid in research to help fight breast cancer. For more info, contact Ryann Doyle at Paul Mitchell the School, 703.288.9517.
Food Day, a program for better nutrition in school, is Oct 23 at 6:00 pm, Marshall HS (Falls Church). Admission is free, but space is limited. For more info, email <FoodDay2012@realfood for kids.>.
Saxon Scope, the student-run magazine, posted an online poll and editorial about online textbooks. Click here to see the results.
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