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LANGLEY CALENDAR
For a full list of upcoming events visit the “Langley Calendar”.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
-Sophomore Class Parent Forum, Lecture Hall, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Park behind the building in the bus loop area for easy access through Door 9
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
-Club Day (during all lunch periods)
2019 Mental Health and Wellness Conference
Langley’s substance abuse prevention specialist, Kelly Rankin is co-presenting on vaping at the upcoming 2019 Mental Health and Wellness Conference on October 5, 2019 at Fairfax High School.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/mental-health-and-resiliency/mental-health-and-wellness
Did you Know.... Psychology Today reports "Everyone is abuzz with talk of pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather and rain boots. The truth is that for many people, the transition to fall is tough and the transition to winter is even tougher.
Here are 5 ways season change affects mental health and what you can do about it. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-your-adult-child-breaks-your-heart/201710/5-ways-the-change-seasons-might-affect-your
“LIKE”
An IndieFlix Original Documentary
Thursday, October 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Langley High School Auditorium
Tuesday, October 15, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the McLean High School Auditorium
Are You Using Technology or is Technology Using You?
Technology is here to stay and social media is a place to connect, share and express our feelings. It is also a place of self-comparison, constant fear of missing out and a way to channel our addictive tendencies, which can be harmful for mental health. What’s going on behind the screens? While we are more connected than ever, it’s hard to know if technology is helping us or hurting us, yet we do have a choice when it comes to managing the way we use technology.
As part of a yearlong focus on social media wellness, the Safe Community Coalition, in conjunction with the PTSAs of Langley High School and McLean High School invites you to a free community showing of the compelling new IndieFlix Original Documentary “LIKE” ― Thursday, October 10 in the Langley High School auditorium and Tuesday, October 15 in the McLean High School auditorium. Both showings are from 7:00-8:30 p.m. “LIKE” explores the social impact of social media on our lives and the effects of technology on the brain. The goal of the film is to educate, inspire and equip us to self-regulate. After the film, discussion will be led by Dr. Cliff Sussman, a DC-based psychiatrist and expert on helping people achieve a more balanced relationship with digital technology.
This event is free and recommended for adults and students of any age who have phones.
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PSAT Day - General Information
The PSAT will be administered to 10th and 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 16th.
- No registration is required. The PSAT is *free* for all 10th and 11th grade FCPS students.
- PSAT day is an early release day for students (12:55).
- PSAT practice materials can be found online at www.collegeboard.org. 10th and 11th grade students have already received a “PSAT Student Guide + Practice Test” via their English classes.
- PSAT testing locations will be posted on Google Classroom sites on October 9. Students with accommodations will receive testing time and location information via their FCPS Gmail accounts on October 9.
- Students will need two #2 pencils (mechanical pencils not allowed) and an approved calculator…see Google Classroom sites for approved list.
- Please contact Ms. Dabroski (jldabroski@fcps.edu) for PSAT/College Board accommodation requests.
FCPS is no longer administering the PSAT 8/9. 9th grade students will participate in a high school transition program on October 16th.
PSAT Pre-Survey
At the beginning of the PSAT, students are presented with a voluntary pre-survey that asks questions about a variety of topics. Parents have the opportunity to preview this survey, and to opt out, if they choose to do so. Parents/guardians may view the pre-survey questions and access further information about the opt-out process via the “PSAT Pre-Survey Opt-Out Policy” public webpage at: https://www.fcps.edu/node/36639. Pre-survey opt-out forms must be returned to Janice Dabroski, Assessment Coach, Langley High School by COB Friday, September 27, 2019. If you choose to opt your student out of the pre-survey, please be sure your student knows they should not answer the pre-survey questions at the beginning of the test.
PSAT Day Opportunities for Seniors
On October 16th, LHS will host for 12th grade students, “College Essay Writing” assistance with English 12 teachers in Rooms 2425, 2427, 2627 and 2628 from 8:30-11:30 on a first come, first served basis
AP News
- AP Opt out forms were given to all AP Students via their 3rd period class on Tuesday September 24th. Students who wish to opt out of AP exams need to complete the form and return it to Student Services by Friday October 4th. If your student plans to take all of their AP Exams this year they do NOT need to return the form.
- All AP Students were issued join codes for all of their AP courses. Students must enter the join code for an AP Exam to be ordered for them. Please check with your student to ensure they have entered all of their codes into the My AP system. Please note that all College Board programs are now connected through one account, so if you created one for AP, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or College Board Opportunity Scholarships, you’re all set. You’ll just need your username and password to sign in.
- Students who wish to take an AP Exam for which they are not enrolled in the course can fill out the AP Non-enrolled Form The fee is $94 per exam and the deadline is October 1st. Once the form and payment is received, students will be issued an exam only join code that will serve as the registration confirmation for the exam.
- Finally as a reminder AP exams will now be ordered in early November. Any changes past this date will incur a $40.00 fee.
If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Baldesare
Weekly Progress Reports
All parents of HS students who have registered for a SIS Parent Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS will receive Weekly Progress Reports. Login to your SIS Parent account to verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the My Account tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account.
Weekly progress reports for all of your middle and high school students will be included in one email.
For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS Parent Account to find detailed gradebook information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any gradebook questions that you may have.
Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide
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