This Week at Langley

Langley Calendar

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2022 – 2023 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 14

• Meet the Coach Night for Winter Sports 

Tuesday, November 15

• Partners for Safe Teen Driving

Wednesday, November 16

• PTSA General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25

• Holiday (Thanksgiving)

Friday, December 2 

• Renaissance Feaste 

Saturday, December 3

• Renaissance Feaste

Tuesday, December 6 

• Orchestra Concert 

Thursday, December 8 

• Saxon Service 

Friday, December 9 

• Talent Show 

Tuesday, December 13 

• Choir Concert 

Thursday, December 15

• Band Concert 

Monday, December 19 - Monday, January 2 

• Winter Break | Classes Resume on Tuesday, January 3 

Did You Know...

Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. from Psychology Today writes, “Music makes life better. Music is used across cultures and ages as a powerful mood regulator.” Here is the full on how listening to music affects your mood.

Partners in Safe Teen Driving Seminar (PSTD)

As part of the FCPS Health and PE curriculum, all 10th grade students enrolled in Health & PE 10 complete one quarter of classroom Driver Education.  As part of the Driver Education curriculum, students are required to attend the Partners in Safe Teen Driving Presentation, in person, with at least one parent or guardian. Successful completion of classroom Driver Education AND attendance by the student and parent/guardian enables the student to obtain the DEC-District 8 completion card needed to pursue obtaining a Virginia driver’s license.  While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter within their 10th grade year. All seminars will be held in-person from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the auditorium.

Please arrive early. Doors will close promptly at 6:30. Attendees who arrive late will not be allowed entry and will not earn credit for attending.

Important: Students who successfully complete their classroom driver education quarter but have not satisfied the PSTD requirement will have earned an incomplete for the class grade until the requirement is met.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu).

9^th Grade Wellness Screening- November 15, 2022

Mental health problems can develop in adolescence which is full of emotions for teens. Some of these emotions are actually mental illnesses. Depression is among the most common mental illnesses. Depression is treatable; however, it is a leading risk factor for suicide. To proactively address mental illness, Langley High School is providing a mental wellness screening and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program.  9^th grade parents received an email on October 10^th with details regarding this screening and an opt-out link should they wish to do so.  Please contact Tim Ready, school counselor, at tjready@fcps.edu with any questions.

2022 Outstanding Employee Awards 

Each year, FCPS looks to honor several staff members for outstanding excellence in their roles:

- Outstanding New Teacher or Librarian (within their first three years)

- Outstanding Teacher or Librarian (has at least 3 years of experience)

- Outstanding Professional Employee (Counselor, Psychologist, Social Worker, College & Career Center Specialist, Systems of Support Advisor (SoSA), School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Technology Support Specialist (TSSpec), Assessment Coach, Special Education Department Chair)

- Outstanding Operational Employee (Administrative and Office Assistants, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison)

- Outstanding School Leader (Assistant Principal, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services)

Our Langley High School winners will be submitted for consideration at the pyramid, region and division levels.

We believe that our staff is truly exceptional and that the work we do for our students deserves celebration beyond our school.

Please consider nominating Langley HS staff members for the categories listed above.

Thank you for celebrating the wonderful work done at Langley HS by highlighting some of our amazing staff members!

All nominations must be submitted by 8:00 am on Tuesday November 28, 2022.

Eligibility and award criteria are listed on each page of the nomination form.

If you have any questions, please contact Wayne Biernesser at wcbiernesser@fcps.edu

To nominate a Langley HS staff member, click here.

If you are interested in learning more about the overall FCPS awards process, click here.

Save the date!

Langley Choir's annual Renaissance FEASTE will be held Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm in Langley Hall, a festive evening that transports the audience back to Merrie Olde England for medieval-style dining and musical entertainment. Space is limited, reservations required. Tickets go live Monday, Nov 14th! $45 for adults, $25 for students. visit www.langleychorus.com/renaissance-feaste for more info & to purchase.

Quick Links:

• 2022-23 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center

* Last day of school schedule information will be shared by each school

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Websites: Langley High School | Langley PTSA | FCPS