This Week at Langley

Langley Calendar

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2021 – 2022 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. Bookmark page for future reference.

Upcoming Events

• Monday, November 15 - Tuesday, November 16 – Senior Portraits
• Wednesday, November 17 – PTSA General Membership Meeting
• Wednesday, November 17 - Sunday, November 21 – Fall Play
• Thursday, November 18 - New Family Forum 
• Wednesday, November 24 – Friday, November 26 – Holiday (Thanksgiving)

*Check the Langley Calendar and/or Langley High School website under events for detailed information on the events listed above. 

Did you know...

Harvard Medical Schools article Screen Time and the Brain writes, “Much of what happens on screen provides “impoverished” stimulation of the developing brain compared to reality.  Children need a diverse menu of online and offline experiences, including the chance to let their minds wander.” Here is the full article.

Report Cards Distribution

Report cards for the first quarter were handed out to students during 7^th period on Friday, November 12. Grades are available via ParentVue beginning at 6am on Saturday, November 13. 

Students that do not have a 7^th period in the building can pick up the printed report card in Student Services.

Final Senior portrait make-up dates are November 15, and 16.  Both emails and appointment cards were sent out by Prestige. You can start booking appointments NOW on https://prestigeportraits.com.  Find you name by utilizing the "Search by City & State" feature. You don't need to wait to receive your appointment card before you book an appointment.  The website has been opened up for scheduling and you are welcome to start that process. Click on the sample appointment card for more information.

PTSA General Membership Meeting

The next PTSA General Membership Meeting will be held on Wed, Nov 17 at 9:30 am in the LHS Lecture Hall and via Zoom. All are encouraged to attend. Guest speakers will be School Psychologist Anna Davis, School Social Worker Catherine Kennedy and Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Kelly Rankin. Plan to attend to learn about emotional and mental health issues and available support, as well as how the new marijuana law could potentially impact our students. For those who would like to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be posted on the PTSA homepage prior to the start of the meeting.

Join us for Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express! Famous detective Hercule Poirot is called back to London from Istanbul on urgent business, and he manages to secure a spot in the first-class cabin on the Orient Express. While aboard, Poirot meets a host of peculiar characters, including the angry businessman, Samuel Ratchett, who corners Poirot and demands Poirot investigate a series of ominous letters that have been sent to Ratchett, threatening his life. As a snowdrift halts the Orient Express in its tracks, Ratchett is found stabbed multiple times in his locked train compartment. Poirot is tasked to solve the murder, as the killer could still be in their midst. As Poirot investigates, conflicting clues and convoluted alibis lead him to dead ends. Over the course of 48 hours, will Poirot be able to solve the case of the Murder on the Orient Express? This classic Agatha Christie mystery will keep you guessing! Performances run Wed, Nov 17 – Sat, Nov 20 at 7 pm, and Sun, Nov 21 at 2:30 pm in the Langley Auditorium. Purchase tickets here (Adults $15, Students $10).

New Family Forum - Nov 18th, 9:30am - 11:00am

Student Services and Activities Discussion, LHS Lecture Hall

Director of Student Services, Braden Peterson will be on hand to discuss the role of counselors in your child’s academic career at LHS. In addition, Director of Student Activities, Geoff Noto will provide further details about clubs, sports, and other ways for your student to get involved outside the classroom

PTSA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

This month, we will be taking a closer look at some common words and phrases that may seem harmless to some but painful to others in our community. We invite you to visit our web page, where we’ve posted a variety of reflections to read/watch/listen to.

We hope after you’ve checked out this material, you’ll join us at our next meeting, November 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm, where we will offer a safe space to discuss. This will be a virtual meeting.

If you would like to attend, please fill out this form. We will send out a meeting link on the afternoon of the 18^th. We look forward to seeing you!

DEI Co-Chairs: Stefanie Stayin and Heather Murphy Capps

The Junior Class Parent Forum on November 3^rd was very informative.  Jan Dabroski went over upcoming testing and PSAT/SAT information and Hannah Wolff presented the Time-Line for our College Planning Year. Thank you to those who attended.  If you were unable to attend, you can view the recording on Facebook or Google using the links below.

For Facebook:

https://fb.me/e/1hP5pZeJZ

For Google:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJFWiarI-Gw-QzcffkdDfSY0ERzMzZTm/view?usp=sharing

SHARE of McLean is a local food pantry which supports families in the Langley community.  This has been an incredibly challenging few years for many, so the LHS Langley Cares committee would like to assist in collecting donations by hosting a toiletry drive from Nov 8 - 22.  Donation bins will be set up outside the main office and in the student activities office.

FCPS Standard Calendar for School Year 2021 - 2022

2021-2022 Standard School Year Calendar (pdf) 

2021-2022 Standard School Year Calendar (link)

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Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS