freshmen
Come share a cup of coffee with the Freshman Class at the Thies home Fri, Dec 7, at 9:30 a.m. The topic will be teen stress, but the company will be relaxed!
sophomores
SOPHOMORE NIGHT sponsored by Student Services is for students and parents and is on Thu, Dec 13 at 7:30pm in the LHS Auditorium. An Admissions Director will present a program specifically for 10th graders to plan for college, including a mock admission exercise.
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Don't forget to take pictures of groups of Langley sophomores in Band, Chorus, and Orchestra during the holiday concerts, in activities doing community service or other holiday activities, and on our winter sports teams and clubs. Send the best pictures to <LHS2015photos@gmail.com> for 2015 senior video.
juniors
Save the date for our Junior Class College Night on Thu, Jan 17 at 7pm. This informative program is hosted by the Langley counseling staff and is intended to assist students (and parents) with the upcoming college application process. Also, it's not too late to pay class dues to support the Junior Class. If you are unsure whether you have paid or not, contact Mary Welch at <maryswelch@verizon.net>.
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quick links & phones
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703-287-2787
Twitter@langleysports
Attendance Office
703-287-2727
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Langley PTSA
Communications Committee
Editor-in-Chief:
Colette Worm
Ass't Editors:
Jane Riddle
Anne Whipple
Submit items by Tuesday noon for publication on Thursday
<enewslangley@gmail.com>
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editors' note
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The Communications Committee will be taking a holiday break. The last deadline for 2012 for the langley enews is Dec 18, which will cover news through Jan 10.
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presidents' message: round 2
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These requests total in excess of $50,000. We have reserved approximately $20,000 from your generous donations in the fall to help fund these requests. We hate to say, "No," for these requests.
As we approach the end of the year, please remember the Langley PTSA in your 2012 charitable contributions. Know this--every penny of a donation made to the PTSA helps fund these requests. If you would like additional information, contact Ally Weingast, Appropriations Chair, <ptsalangley@gmail.com>.
~Betsy Shomaker, PTSA President ~Lea Ann Edwards, PTSA Pres-Elect
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dept news: blackout bullying & career assessment
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blackout bullying week: The Students Services Department will be promoting Blackout Bullying week Dec 10-14. The purpose of this week is to call attention to the very serious and present issue that exists within the walls of our school and online and greatly affects many individuals. Students will be informed of ways to support themselves and others who may be involved in these situations. The week will include Saxon Time sessions for sophomores and juniors who will watch an impacting video and participate in discussions.
All students will have the opportunity to sign the blackout bullying pledge during lunch on Thursday and Friday and receive a "Blackout Bullying" bracelet to wear in support of the cause. For parents who want more info, check this article from the National Association of School Psychologist:
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/bullying/Bullying_Primer.pdf.
career assessment: During December, all students in grade 9 and 10 will spend time in the Career Center. Students in grade 9 will be introduced to the Career Center resources, assess their learning styles by completing the Learning Styles inventory on Family Connections, and determine a timeline for post secondary planning. Students in grade 10 will also receive an introduction to Career Center resources, complete the "Do What You Are" personality inventory on Family Connections, and consider what a sophomore needs to know now about post secondary planning.
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shopping opportunities
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boosters online auction: Just in time for your holiday shopping, Langley Boosters is hosting its annual online auction to support our teams. We have tons of great items at amazing prices - lots of golf items, Redskins items, horseback riding lessons, chance to be a Saxon "boy ball" at a basketball game, reserved box seats at the McLean basketball game, parking pass, and so much, much more! Go to http://tinyurl.com/Saxons2012 and start bidding! The auction will run through Dec 9. Questions? Please email Lisa Chapman <aug1999@yahoo.com>.
booster wear: Looking for that perfect holiday gift? Langley Booster Wear is still available! Sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, running shorts, golf shirts, flannel pj bottoms, and blankets for sale to show off your student's and your Langley spirit! Some items are limited supply and will be filled on a first come-first served basis. Forms are available on the Langley Boosterwear webpage or contact Kristin Bonacci <KritterT33@aol.com>.
class 2015 fundraiser: Scarves and umbrellas are still for sale to support the Class of 2015. Scarves are green and white striped with Langely embroidered in gold. Umbrellas are green and white golf umbrellas with a Saxon head imprinted. Scarves sell for $35, and umbrellas are $30. Please contact Kristin Bonacci <KritterT33@aol.com>.
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arts & sports
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chorus: Looking for a fun stocking stuffer for Christmas or for a unique Chanukah gift? Look no further! Langley's Chorus has the perfect solution for you! The License Plate Frame sale is still ongoing and is the perfect gift for your teen driver. It is an inexpensive (only $20!) and special way to personalize the family car. Use the standard wording on it, "Saxon Country" on the top with "Langley High School 2013" on the bottom, or personalize it with your student's choir or your child's interests. Ordering is easy, and delivery is quick and painless. Just go to the Langley Chorus website, and click "LHS License Plates" under "Quick Links" for the order form and instructions or order here. So what are you waiting for? Order your child's license plate frame today!
orchestra: Langley High School Orchestra presents "An Evening of German Orchestral Music" on Tue, Dec 11, 7 pm in the auditorium. Come hear our students playing with professional musicians from the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Please see Langley Orchestra German Concert Invitation. There will be a Silent Auction in the auditorium lobby before the concert and during the intermission (cash and checks only). There is something for everyone - please preview the list at Silent Auction. The Langley Orchestra is grateful to the many generous donors.
basketball - girls: The home openers for all three girls basketball teams will be Dec 7 (Freshmen - 4pm, JV - 5:45pm, Varsity - 7:30pm). Come out and support the Lady Saxons!
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community events: saxon bragging rights & hours
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humanities teacher: Our own Michele Sambiase, LHS Humanities teacher, was quoted about the rewards of teaching in a Nov 28 article in the Washington Post magazine.
science student: Congratulations to LHS senior, Katie Barufka, who is one of the finalists in the prestigious Siemens competition (out of 2,255 competitors) and was written up on Nov 30 in the Fairfax County Times for her work with her project partner on curing a rare disease.
speaker: Jordan Burnham, a speaker on stress in high school, is speaking to Langley students on Dec 13 during 7th block (optional) and to the public on Dec 11 at the Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean at 7pm.
community service: On Fri, Dec 14, students can earn community service hours by volunteering at Forestville Elementary (1085 Utterback Store Road) for their Family Game Night.
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