This Week at Langley

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 03/17/2019 05:00 PM EDT

Langley HS

LANGLEY CALENDAR

 

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MONDAY, MARCH 18

-*Langley Book Club,”Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents”, Lecture Hall, 12:00 p.m.

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

-*Alcohol Awareness Program

-100Cameras Snapshot Dhaka Gallery, Langley Hall, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

-*Alcohol Awareness Program

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

-Langley Leap Applications Due

 

*Additional information listed below.

Did you know…A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry finds that when adolescents stop using marijuana — even for just one week — their verbal learning and memory improve. The study contributes to growing evidence that marijuana use in adolescents is associated with reduced neurocognitive functioning.

 

Click here for more about the study. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/10/30/662127406/when-adolescents-give-up-pot-their-cognition-quickly-improves

Birds in the Legacy Tree   

Due to popular request, we have added 'birds' to the items that can be engraved and donated to Langley's Legacy Tree courtyard fundraiser.

The birds will perch in and fly around the Legacy Tree, adding to the beauty of this work of art, which will grow in the Langley Lobby across from the office.

Your contribution will be a lasting legacy for both Langley and your family no matter what item you choose to engrave and donate— a leaf (copper $50, silver $100, gold $200), acorn or bird ($500). The Legacy Tree also is a great way to pay tribute to a sport or club accomplishment, teacher or friend!         

With your support, Wheat's Landscaping will transform our three courtyards (now just concrete and scrubs of grass) into verdant green spaces that will function as outdoor classrooms and areas of beauty.

Opportunities for experiential learning in ecology, botany, geology and water testing will abound!         

Visit the PTSA website to buy your leaf, acorn or bird. Email Chrissie Lavin at chrissielavin1@gmail.com with any questions.

Principal's Book Discussion

 

Everyone is invited tomorrow, Mon, March 18, noon, to join Principal Greer in the Langley Lecture Hall, where she'll lead a discussion on Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children, by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons. Don't worry if you haven't finished the book— or even bought it! If the topic interests you, please join the conversation. Bring a brown bag lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.

 

You can still buy tickets here to see the co-author, Lynn Lyons, speak on Mon, April 1, 7 pm at the McLean Community Center.

Alcohol Awareness Program

 

Throughout the school day on Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21, Fairfax County Police Dept., LHS Student Services, and the PTSA Family Network Committee will be partnering to offer the program, Dangers of Impaired Driving for all junior and senior students.  This program was formerly known as the Spring Alcohol Awareness Program but has been expanded to include the dangers of texting while driving.  Students will learn about the dangers of underage drinking as well as driving while impaired (by alcohol or texting).  They will have the opportunity to wear goggles that mimic the effects of physical impairment while they try to conduct simple and complex tasks, including "driving" a wheelchair with a passenger and participating in a mock sobriety check with Fairfax County Police Officers.

 

We will have approximately 1000 students participating in this important program and need adult volunteers.  We would appreciate at least 10 volunteers from approximately 7:45-11:15am and from 11:00-2:55pm each of the two days; you are welcome to volunteer all day or just half a day. Sign up to volunteer at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4BADAF28A4F58-dangers

 

If you have questions, feel free to contact Betsy Shomaker at enshomaker@fcps.edu, Julie Hohl at jzbhohl@verizon.net, or Kelly Rankin at krankin@fcps.edu .

 

Don’t be alarmed if you see multiple police cars at LHS next week!  Approximately 20 Fairfax County Police will be on campus next Wednesday and Thursday for the Dangers of Impaired Driving program for our Juniors and Seniors. 

 

Additionally, all students will have access to the Drug Enforcement Administration trailer at school next week. The DEA trailer will be parked outside the cafeteria so that students can learn about the DEA mobile lab and dangers of opioids during their lunch break. 

LOST AND FOUND

Missing a jacket or sweatshirt? It may be in Langley’s very large lost & found collection. Please stop by the lost and found box located in the cafeteria.

Dear Senior Parents/Guardians:

The Langley High School Senior Ethics Day will be held on Tuesday, March 26th at the Conference Center at McLean Bible Church in Vienna. This is a remarkable annual event which challenges our seniors to engage in ethical decision making.

Students will spend the day working through ethical dilemmas on topics including collegiate life, moving into the workforce, driving while texting or intoxicated and ethical issues involved when making decisions for others in a national, community, and individual context.

The day will begin with students gathering in the auditorium at 8:10 a.m. Students will be bused to MBC where they will work in small groups paired with an adult volunteer who will facilitate discussion during each session.

  • This program is required of all seniors.
  • Seniors not in attendance will forfeit their participation in the end of year senior class field trip.
  • Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner.
  • Students must wear business attire (pants with dress shirt & tie, or slacks/knee-length skirt with blouse or a dress).
  • Lunch will be provided for all students.
  • Students will be returned to Langley at the end of the school day.

When your student returns home from the day, I encourage you to ask about the experience. It will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss important issues your son or daughter may face in the next life phase. It may also allow further debate and articulation of his/her decision-making process.

Our annual Ethics Day Program is made possible by the LHS Senior Class, the PTSA, and MBC. I would like to thank the many volunteers who work so hard to make this day a success.

Fondly,

Kimberly Greer

Principal