freshmen
The freshman class is hosting a coffee on Wed, Feb 6 from 9:15-10:45 am in the Auditorium with the guest speaker, Alan Zametkin, MD, who is a guest researcher from National Institute of Mental Health and Walter Reed, speaking on "The Teenage Brain; Does It Exist? In Sickness and in Health."
sophomores
Keep in touch with information pertaining to the Class of 2015
by subscribing to our Google
Group email account. If you are
so we can send you a link to join or contact Vickie Trunnell at <trunnell11@gmail.com>. ◆ On Feb 6 at 9:15 am in the Auditorium, sophomore parents are welcome to attend the freshmen program on the teenage brain.
juniors
Junior Class Officers have kicked off their Valentine's Candy Gram Fundraiser! Parent volunteers are needed to help with sales during lunch on Feb 7, 8, 11, and 12. If you can help with this fundraiser, email <maryswelch@verizon.net>.
◆ Junior class parents are looking for co-chairs to lead in the planning of All Night Grad Party (ANGP) 2014. Let us know if you're interested. ◆ Our next class coffee is scheduled for Thu, Feb 28.
seniors
There is still some space available for Senior Ads in the yearbook. Parents of seniors who still wish to place a Senior Ad in the 2013 yearbook can submit materials through Feb 8. Visit www.langleyyearbook.com to download an order form and instructions. ◆ If you have been accepted early decision, please remember to withdraw all other applications.
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Activities
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curriculum news
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curriculum night: Note that curriculum night begins at 6:30 pm (earlier time) on Jan 30. To help students and families make the best decisions about courses for the 2013-14 school year, Langley is hosting this Curriculum Night. The program will begin in the Auditorium followed by breakout sessions. The evening is primarily targeted for parents; however, students are welcome to attend.
know your departments: The PTSA Curriculum and Education (C&E) Committee is pleased to announce the next three Subject Series, which will all be held in the Auditorium:
Science: Mon, Feb 4 at 9:45am
Math: Fri, Feb 22 at 9:45am
English: Thu, Mar 7 at 7am
The Subject Series is where parents will have the opportunity to meet with the Department Chair and Assistant Principal about a core subject. The purpose of the series is to familiarize parents with required and elective course options, present current issues and successes, and have a forum for questions and discussion of relevant topics. The agenda includes a short presentation with the majority of the time for parents to get their thoughts, questions, and concerns addressed.
Almost 100 parents attended the first session. These sessions are designed to provide invaluable insight into what's going on in each department this year. Notes will be posted on the LHS Website after each session. For additional information, contact the C&E Committee chairs: Ellyn Krause-Pontell <krausepontell@cox.net> or Susan Stewart <ssstew@aol.com>.
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community service
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cord and seal: High-school students who accumulate the required service hours will be recognized by wearing a service learning cord at graduation (10+ hours for every high-school year, totaling at least 40 hours) or by getting a Virginia diploma seal of excellence in civics (50+ hours throughout high school). To get the civics seal, students must also earn at least a "B" in history and government courses and have good attendance. Applications are due senior year the end of May and are available on the Langley website, the student's government blackboard site, or as a hard copy from the teacher.
community service opportunities:
Stop Hunger Now, Sat Feb 9, Colvin Run ES
Used Sports Consignment Sale, Sat Feb 23, Forestville ES
THON, Sat Mar 9, LHS
Relay for Life, weekend Apr 27-28, LHS
stop hunger now: A child dies every 6 seconds from hunger-related causes, but you can help save a life. Our community schools will host The Langley Pyramid Stop Hunger Now Event on Sat, Feb 9 at Colvin Run ES to prepare 100,000 meals for schools and orphanages around the world. To reach the goal of 100,000 meals, $25,000 needs to be raised. To make a donation or to register as a volunteer to help at this event, please visit http://events.stophungernow.org/LangleyPyramid and help us Stop Hunger Now.
relay for life: This community event raises funds for the American Cancer Society and creates an opportunity to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember lost loved ones, and fight back against the disease. The 2013 Relay will take place at Langley on Apr 27-28. Register as a team or individual today at:
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department news
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book club: Plan ahead for the spring LHS Parent-Teacher Book Club, which will meet on Thu, April 4 from 11:30-12:30 pm to discuss How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough.
internship hosts needed: The Langley Leap program needs your help. Hannah Hurlburt, LHS Career Center Specialist, is developing a list of businesses and organizations willing to host an interested Langley senior for an internship from approximately May 23-June 6. This experience benefits seniors in numerous ways, such as exploring a possible area of interest in college, providing a tangible experience of putting academic interests in action in a non-academic setting, and allowing students to work in the "real world." Please contact Hannah Hurlburt at < hwhurlburt@fcps.edu> if you can host a Langley senior.
junior night: There was a huge turnout for Junior Night on Jan 17, and a recording of the presentation will be posted on the LHS website soon. April is the best month to meet with a counselor (if necessary). ◆ If students want to complete a college search, they are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Ms. Hurlburt in the Career Center. Juniors and their families will receive more information about the college application process in the coming weeks. Information is also on LHS website at this webpage: http://www.fcps.edu/LangleyHS/assets/2012-2013/Junior%20Handbook%20-%20Class%20of%202014.pdf.
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ptsa news
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nominating committee: This committee is now being formed and picks the slate of officers who will serve PTSA next year. The nominating committee is a great way to get involved at Langley! The committee must be approved at the Feb 6 PTSA meeting. Please contact Jackie Cho <jcho@mcenearney.com> or SueAnn Morabito <rs4mor@verizon.net> if you are interested.
principal/ptsa coffees: Learn about the school-wide community-service events and programs plus get the inside scoop on Touching Bases (parent-teacher conferences) from the former Fairfax County Director of Student Services, Vicki Kagan, who has pointers on how to get the most out of your three minutes with your child's teacher, how to get the answers you need to hear, and how best to support your child at home. Join us on Jan 30 at 9:15 am in the Auditorium. ◆ Please note that the Feb 27 Principal/PTSA Coffee will be held at 7:30 am (time change).
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scholarships
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citizenship scholarships: All Virginia high-school students with a PTA/PTSA in good standing are eligible to enter the Virginia PTA Citizenship Essay project with the theme of Proud to be an American. Criteria and details are on the Virginia PTA website at
teaching/youth-service scholarships: 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 $1,200 special scholarships are given in addition to some $1,000 scholarships. Applications must be received at state office by Mar 1 (postmarked). The application can be downloaded at
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fashion show
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Masquerade the Runway is this year's theme for the much acclaimed Langley fashion show to be held on Feb 2 at 7pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are only $10 in advance and available for purchase at all lunches or from Tricia Poythress by emailing <tmpoythress@fcps.edu>, or tickets can be bought at the door for $15. Models from the Langley Fashion Department will wear their own creations or other student-designed outfits strutting down the runway while the fashion class observes the culmination of their hard work, and proud parents and other students watch from the audience.
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sports - winter events & spring tryouts
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basketball-girls: All three teams will be playing at home this Fri, Jan 25 (Freshmen - 4 pm, JV - 5:45 pm, Varsity - 7:30 pm) v. Fairfax HS. Our next double header will be on Feb 1 on the road at Madison HS (Varsity Girls - 5:45 pm, Varsity Boys - 7:30 pm). Senior night will be Feb 4 v. Marshall HS at 7:30 pm.
hockey: This club sport plays a combined Battlefield and Patriot team on Thu, Jan 24 at 4 pm at the Haymarket Iceplex.
swim & dive: Our team finished the regular season and recognized our 17 seniors on Jan 18 after defeating Fairfax HS. The boys' team finished 5-2, and the girls' team finished 7-0 in Liberty District dual-meet competition. Liberty District Championships will be held this Fri and Sat, Jan 25-26 at Audrey Moore RECenter where the girls' team will compete for their third straight District Title. Northern Region Championships will be held Tue-Sat, Jan 29-Feb 2 at Oak Marr RECenter, and State Championships will be held Fri-Sat, Feb 15-16 at GMU-Fairfax.
softball: Langley softball will get into full swing on Feb 19, when tryouts begin. Be sure to get all paperwork completed by that date. Go, Saxons!
tennis-boys: There is still frost on the ground, but the boys' varsity tennis team is preparing for the start of its season next month. This year, Rubin Tian, former team captain and class of 2009, will bring his college tennis experience and winning smile to the team as our Assistant Coach. Last year's Regional Champions and State Championship finalists will hold tryouts beginning the week of Feb 18.
activities office: Click on http://langleysports.org/index.cfm?action=main.adnews&ID=265474 for spring sports tryout and eligibility information, such as the VHSL physical form, concussion program, and emergency care form. Spring Sports Tryouts begin Mon, Feb 18.
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upcoming events
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January
1/24 Rising Freshmen Orientation
1/25 Second Grading Period Ends
1/28-29 Teacher Workdays, No School
1/30 Principal's Coffee/PTSA Meeting, 9:15 am, Auditorium
1/30 Curriculum Night, 6:30 pm, starting in Auditorium
February
2/2 Fashion Show, 7 pm, Auditorium
2/9 Stop Hunger Now with the Langley Pyramid
2/13-14 One Act Performance, 7 pm, Auditorium
2/15 Touching Bases (Parent-Teacher Conf) & Student 3-hour Delay
2/18 No School
2/18 Tryouts for Spring Sports start
2/21 Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
2/22 Subject Series on Math, 9:45 am, Auditorium
2/23 Used Sports Consignment Sale, 8:30am-1:30pm, Forestville ES
2/27 Principal's Coffee/PTSA Meeting, 7:30 am (time change), Auditorium
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