sophomores
Our class needs photographers and photos! We want every student and every activity of Langley life represented in our Senior video. If your child participates in a particular event such as chorus, band, theater or sports, please submit your photos to our Special Moments Committee at <lhs2015photos@gmail.com>. The committee only compiles pictures of students you send, they do not take them! ◆ Keep in touch with info pertaining to the Class of 2015 by subscribing to our Google Group email account. If you are not receiving our email blasts, please email us at <lhs2014@googlegroups.com> and we will send you a link to join. Or you can contact Vickie Trunnell at <trunnell11@gmail.com>.
juniors
Thank you for supporting the Junior Class Valentine's Day candygram fundraiser. There is still plenty of time to submit your orders if you have not done so yet. Junior class parents are looking for co-chairs, as well as committee chairs to lead in the planning of All Night Grad Party (ANGP) 2014. Please 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.
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science fair results are in!
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Grand Prize Runner-up was
Connor Maddry and
Grand Prize-Best in Fair was
Jason Cui.
first place winners: Kendy Li - The Effect of pH on Dinoflagellate Bioluminescence, Na He Jeon - Autism: Comparing Effects of Auditory Stimuli, WonSouk Choi - The Rapid Detection of Mad Cow Disease in Humans, Adam Ruffa - Optimizing 8-Bit Devices With Confounding Code, Max Luo and Andrew Ton - Effect of Novel Algorithms in Conjunction With Sat, Jack D Langford - Effect of Moist on Bridge Strength, Conor Maddry - Novel Attempt at Fabricating a Cost-Effective Exos, Manolya El-Sekkaki - Effect of Photovoltaic Cell Type on amt Electricity, Jessica Smith - Increasing f/2 on Growth of Prorocentrum Minimum, David Fraley - The Effect of Salinity on Water Electrolysis, Michael J Ryan - The Effect of Rock Erosion Barriers on Erosion, Zachary H Roman - Growth of Spongillidae Gemmules in Stream Water, Jason Cui - MicroRNA Biomarkers for Anti-Tumor Response, Kelvin Niu - Trace Elements as Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers, Erin Klein - Carbon Composite Composition in Field Hockey Stick
second place winners: Amelian Marrogi - Different Staining Procedures on Leishmaniasis, Swetha Ramesh - The Effect of Carbon on Decomposition, Avani Hegde - Quality of Bottled Water, Rafael Dejesus - Fluids and Functionality of Calculators, Catherine Park - Effects of Insulation on Temperature Change, Benjamin Kenna - The Effects of Barrel Material on Accuracy, Sahara D Shrestha - The Effect of Thickness of Wire on Radio Frequency, Katherine Carris and Minh N Pham - Effect of Water Types on Speed Fuel Cell Cars, Kathryn Wen - Effect of Herbicides on Bean Plant Growth, Micaela Grassi and Madeline Thompson - The Effect of Laundered Fabrics on Filtering UV, Alex M. Blankinship - The Effect of Hydrilla on Nitrate Level, Ricki Libby and Patricia Loria - Effect of Different Medical Treatments on the Zone, AJ Pillai and Dylan Zimbrick - The Effect of Cell Phone Use on Radiation, Natalie Koppier - Effect of Glue Type on Joint Strength, Ben Ewell - Effect of String Contaminant on Sound Quality, Penelope Mort Ranta - Natural Slug Repellents on Pansy Damage
third place winners: Lyric Yu - The Effect of Carbonated Water on Planaria Growth, Christopher Blankingship - Effect of Pesticides on Stinkbug Eating Habits, Paul Youssef - Effect of Time & Temp on Deter of VC in Various OJ's, Alexis L Apostolou - The Effect of Lighting on Acrylic Paintings, Ahad M Zafar - Effect Of Materials On Delivering Wi-Fi Signals, Andrew Dudzik - Effect of Dif. Materials on Cell Phone Radiation, Sid Chawla - Pringles - The Next-Gen Innovation, Natalie Ralston - Polllutants of Ches Bay on Daphnia Magna, Yasmin Khodaei - Effect of chemicals on organisms in lake water, Abby Jackson - Effect of pH on Shellfish Condition, Abigail Spira - The Effect of Plants on Water Quality, Meredith Hargroves - Head Protection Materials and Brain Movement, David Gent - The Effect Angle of Attack on Lift, Alex M Lim and Jonathan Grow - The Effect of Propeller Pitch on Aircraft Flight, Michael Tong - The Effect of X-Ray Radiation on Plant Growth, Rachel Myers - Effectiveness of Water Absorption for Plant Growth
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quick links
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(underlined items are linked to webpages)
Activities
703.287.2787
Attendance
703.287.2727
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Langley PTSA
Communications Committee
Editor-in-Chief
Colette Worm
Assistant Editors
Jane Riddle
Anne Whipple
Submit items
by Tuesdays noon
for publication
on Thursdays
enewslangley@gmail.com.
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editors' note
Send submissions & photographs by deadline. To keep e-news concise, submissions might be shortened, and links added to the appropriate webpage.
No e-newsletters on
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Last e-news deadline
for this school year is June 11.
Summer deadline for the only hard copy is
Aug 13 to cover events from Aug 28-Sept 26.
Your e-news is published by volunteers who try to publish only news that pertains to FCPS, LHS, & PTSA. Any opinions expressed therein are those of the submitter & not necessarily those of FCPS, LHS, or PTSA.
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choosing superintendent
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The Fairfax County School Board is looking for five FCPS parents to assist with the process when the three superintendent semifinalist candidates are interviewed on April 2, 3, and 5. If you are interested in applying for this, please download the application: http://www.fccpta.org/content/fccpta-parent-superintendent-interview-application or go directly to the Fairfax County Council of PTAs' website, www.fccpta.org. Deadline: Email by Feb 13 completed application to <president@fccpta.org> or postal mail postmarked by Feb 12 to "FCCPTA, P. O. Box 3535, Merrifield, VA 22116-3535."
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from the principal
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Dear Langley Pyramid Families:
Since the beginning of this school year I have written and talked about the need to obtain community input on what kind of school Langley High School should be. Today we launched a method to solicit your feedback and we hope you will take some time to contribute to the conversation.
To participate, visit our main webpage at www.fcps.edu/LangleyHS/. The first item under news is a special link to my email, instructions, and the two questions I am asking the community to consider.
In order to best organize your important feedback, it is vital that you respond through the above mentioned webpage link. Please do not email me directly on this topic.
For years Langley High School has operated under the assumption that we know what the community wants for its students. And yet, since I have been Principal here, we have never asked. This is your opportunity to let us know if we are on the right track.
I encourage you to give the two questions posted on the website considerable thought before you reply. The email link will be available from now until May 2013. So, take your time. Also, while your responses will not be received anonymously, I will only share out broad consensus data. None of your personal thoughts will be made public.
I look forward to hearing what you have to say. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Sincerely,
Matt Ragone, Principal
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from the counseling office
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curriculum night feedback: Thanks to all the parents who participated in Curriculum Night. If you attended and haven't already done so, please complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CFNRLK7.
counselor appreciation week: In honor of National Counseling Week happening this week, please take a minute to appreciate our wonderful counseling staff at Langley today or tomorrow (or anytime).
schedule changes: This is a reminder that any student who is seeking a schedule change for the 2012-13 school year must submit a complete packet by Fri, Feb 8. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.
touching bases is back!: Feb 15 is Touching Bases (Parent-Teacher Conferences). There will be a late start including buses! Details to come.
fcps academy: Specialized courses are offered throughout Fairfax County Public Schools. While every high school offers a variety of electives, families can explore opportunities available at the six FCPS Academies. To learn what an FCPS Academy is, see http://www.fcps.edu/is/cte/academies.shtml. For detailed info about each Academy, visit the individual Academy's website or attend Open House:
Chantilly Academy: Governor's STEM Academy, Open House & Spaghetti Dinner: Wed, Feb 27, 6 - 8 pm
Edison Academy: International Studies & Business plus Engineering & Scientific Technology
Marshall Academy: International Studies & Busines plus Engineering & Scientific Technology, Open House: Wed, Feb 20
- 7:45 - 11 am: Parents may observe classes in action (on-site registration from 7:30 am-9:45 am that day)
- 5:30 - 7 pm: Teacher Meet & Greet and complementary Spaghetti Dinner (Marshall High School Cafeteria)
West Potomac Academy: Communications & Arts; Health and Human Services, Open House: Thu, Feb 21, 9 am - 1 pm
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model un
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The students did really well at the Model UN Conference in Philadelphia, especially considering the competition at this conference. They won a number of awards, and (most importantly) beat TJ! Many thanks to Vince Worthington, who accompanied the group as a faculty advisor.
Langley placed 3rd place overall. By placing third, we continued our streak over Thomas Jefferson and beat Model UN Powerhouses, West Windsor-Plainsboro South and North and Gulf Coast.
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candygrams
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Valentine's Day is next week! But you still have time to order candy- grams, so your "sweethearts" receive a special treat during their first block class on Feb 14! Candygrams are only $3.00. Choose between a bag full of tasty chocolate treats or tasty fruity treats or maybe one of each! Don't forget to treat your other sweethearts--carpool buddies, team captains, reliable babysitter, favorite teacher or counselor. Your treat can be from Mom & Dad, the family pet, or even anonymous. (Our hard-working junior class officers will look up the recipient's first block class if necessary.) You may mail or drop off the order form (found on the PTSA webpage under "Langley Marketplace") in the Main Office with a check payable to "Class of 2014." Candygrams will also be sold in the cafeteria during lunch this week on Thursday and Friday and next week on Monday and Tuesday, so the students can recognize their friends, as well. Thanks for supporting the Junior class!
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thon is back
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Langley's leadership class is sponsoring the 2nd annual 8-hour dance marathon called THON on Sat, Mar 9. The THON event goal is to raise $5000 and awareness for The Joe Cassella Foundation, which has supported the Langley community time and time again (raising money for Peter Choo, Nick Cafferky, and Gianna Hess), and we think it's time for us to give back to them.
Sports teams, clubs, honor societies, or individual groups can elect at least one representative from their team to "stand up" for the cause by not sitting down at all from noon to 8 pm. If one person is not able to stand for the full 8 hours, then team members can stand in shifts (minimum of 1 hour) as long as they have someone present, and standing at all times. THON will have food, prizes, and activities, such as zumba, yoga, video games, and more to keep the dancers and their teammates entertained!
For more info, visit http://www.joecassellafoundation.org/thon.php. The interest meeting is Tue, Feb 12 at 2:30 pm in room 225. In addition to each dancer raising at least $50, there will be a $5 admission fee for non-dancers to enter the event. T-shirts will be sold at all lunches in the coming weeks. Our Facebook event is called "Langley Thon 2013" and our Twitter handle is @LangleyThon2013.
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relay for life
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The Relay for Life of Langley-McLean is a community event that 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 Sat, Apr 27 at 6 pm through Sun, Apr 28 at 6 am.
This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. Because of your support, we are creating a world where cancer can't claim another year of anyone's life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and more birthdays! Register as a team or individual today and walk!
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orchestra
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The orchestra members and chaperones enjoyed a fabulous 5-day tour of Rome. The first concert completely filled the concert hall and was attended by the Mayor of Velletri and the students from the local middle school. Orchestra students enjoyed visiting the classrooms and interacting with the students. The second concert was the beginning of a music festival. To see a video of the concert and some pictures, go to http://langleyorchestra.org/SpringTrip.aspx
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sports
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LHS student athletes have had a busy winter season!
basketball - boys: The Langley boys basketball team is currently 17-3 and ranked 20th in The Washington Post. The Saxons host McLean this Friday night, which will also be our Senior Night. District tournament play will begin Tue, Feb 12.
basketball - girls: The Lady Saxons will host the McLean Highlanders in the last game of the regular season this Fri, Feb 8 at 5:45 pm. District tournament play will begin next week, so check www.langleysports.org for the time and location of our first round game.
gymnastics: Congratulations to Natalie Volpicelli who participated on the uneven bars in the Northern Regionals on Feb 6th. The team came in 5th in our district this season.
hockey: Your undefeated Langley Ice Hockey Club has two big games this weekend. We play at Potomac Falls on Fri, Feb 8 at Ashburn Ice House at 9:20 pm, and we have a game against Briar Woods on Sun, Feb 10 at Ashburn Ice House at 8:10 pm.
swim & dive: Please congratulate the members of the boys and girls regional teams for their amazing performances this past week at Northern Region Swim & Dive Championships. The meet was highly competitive and amazingly fast as always, and we represented Langley very well! The girls' team finished in 3rd place! The boys' team finished in 15th place!
winter track & field: Please congratulate the boys and girls track & field team for their outstanding performances at the Track and Field Liberty District Championships last Thursday. Both the boys' and girls' team placed second. Student-athletes will be moving on to compete in the Northern Region Championships on Feb 16 at George Mason University.
spring sports: Spring Sports Tryouts begin Mon, Feb 18. Check LHS sports webpage under team news for eligibility, tryout dates, and times. Follow us on Twitter @langleysports. Hotline: 703-287-2787 and visit us at the www.www.langleysports.org.
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FCPS & discipline
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The Ad Hoc Community Committee on Student Rights and Responsibilities will host 5 meetings in February to discuss student discipline. The purpose of the meetings will be to obtain input and feedback on current FCPS disciplinary practices and discuss the committee's preliminary recommendations to the School Board for changes to the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook. The last two Community Dialogue meetings are on these dates:
The meetings are open to parents, employees, and community members. Registration is not required but will help in planning the meetings. Anyone who is not able to attend a meeting is welcome to send their comments to <Community_Dialogues@fcps.edu> or mail their comments here: FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, Attn: SR&R, 3877 Fairfax Ridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
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book club & book drive
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Mark your calendars! The spring LHS Parent-Teacher Book Club will meet on Thu, Apr 4, 11:30-12:30 pm in the Principal Conference Room (across from the Main Office) to discuss How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough. One review stated, "The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in How Children Succeed, Paul Tough argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control." So, parents and teachers bring your own lunch (drinks and dessert provided) for this informal but lively conversation. RSVP if you can attend to Julie Hohl <jbzhohl@verizon.net>.
The English Honor Society is holding a Book Drive from Feb 11 through Feb 22. Donation boxes will be available in English classes and the Main Office. Go to www.booksforamerica.org for more information.
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used sports equipment consignment
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sports equipment consignment sale: Sat, Feb 23 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at Forestville Elementary. Come sell your baseball, softball, soccer, hockey, field hockey, biking, golf items, and more! Or shop for the upcoming sports seasons! We will have cleats, helmets, nets, pads, chin guards, bats, you name it! If you consign you can receive 50% of what you sell and an extra 20% if you volunteer to work the sale. For more information and to sign-up visit www.forestvillepta.org.
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healthy food choices
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Are they tired of peanut butter and jelly from home? Langley HS offers a fabulous salad bar every day in Line 2. The cost of salad is $2.75, which includes a broad variety of fresh salad toppings (both vegetarian and meat selections), a soft pretzel, choice of fruit, and drink. Please encourage your students to try the salad bar. The PTSA is committed to offering this new important healthy choice for our students. ◆ Breakfast at Langley - The LHS Cafeteria is open every morning at 6:45, serving a hot breakfast and easy, healthy to-go breakfast snacks for our Saxon students. There is no excuse to skip breakfast anymore!
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