Langley Calendar
Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2023 – 2024 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. Bookmark page for future reference.
This Week at Langley
Saturday, September 23
- Homecoming Dance, Courtyard, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Purchase tickets during lunch in the cafeteria.
- Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
Monday, September 25
Tuesday, September 26 - 29
- Senior Photos | Schedule via this link.
Wednesday, September 27
Thursday, September 28
Did You Know...
Thomas Henricks Ph.d from Psychology Today writes, What does it mean to “need” something and how to discern when our decision-making about this issue becomes faulty. When do our “reasons” become “rationalizations”? Here is the article to evaluate whether your decisions are valid “reasons” or “rationalization”.
Spirit Week
Monday – Adam Sandler Day (dress like Adam Sandler)
Tuesday – Barbenheimer (dress like Barbie or Oppenheimer characters)
Wednesday – Anything but a Backpack (no backpacks to carry supplies)
Thursday – Jersey vs. Jersey Shore
Friday – Rodeo (wear your homecoming t-shirt)
Homecoming Dance Volunteers Needed
The SGA and Leadership Class is once again sponsoring the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 23rd from 8:00 pm - !0:00 pm in the Courtyard. We are in need of ten parent volunteers to cover two shifts of checking students in. Please use the SignUpGenius link to volunteer. Thank you!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ACAC2BA13-homecoming1
2023 World Languages Credit Exam
The 2023 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered on November 8, 9, and 13, 2023. The exam assesses reading and writing language proficiency in languages other than English. Students who take the exam may earn up to three World Languages credits for levels one, two, and three for the language of the exam. Thirty languages will be included: American Sign Language (ASL), Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Credit exam information can be accessed at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages
Please have your student see their school counselor to register for these exams. You must inform your counselor by Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 3 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Permission to Use Digital Resources
Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent/caregiver consent before they can be used by students. Please indicate whether you consent today at the Digital Resources - Parent Consent page. This page also includes directions on how to provide permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the Digital Ecosystem Library. Learn more about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
College Fair Sunday, October 15th, 4-7 p.m.
Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University Approximately 250 colleges and universities
Register at https://bit.ly/fcps2023postsecondary
Upon registration, students will receive a barcode allowing college representatives to retrieve student information electronically. Barcodes can be scanned from mobile devices. Sponsored by the Fairfax County Public Schools Instructional Services Department in coordination with the Office of Admissions at George Mason University.
Virtual Postsecondary Night
Monday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 17, 5:00 p.m.
Join us for Fairfax County Public Schools Two Night Postsecondary Event and participate in one or all of the live virtual sessions. You will learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.
Click here for more information
FCPS Required, Opt-Out & Optional Forms
FCPS Required, Opt-Out & Optional Forms are available on the Langley High School website at this link.
PTSA Back To School Form Packet
Available on the Langley High School website at this link.
Reflections Contest
Start off the new school year by tapping into your artistic side.
Enter the National PTA’s Reflections contest this Fall.
Choose a category.
Follow this link A Quick Guide - Reflections 2023 and let your imagination run wild.
This year’s theme, “I am Hopeful Because…” can take you anywhere.
Take some time for yourself and create something new!
Questions? Email: Langleyreflections@gmail.com
Deadline is Friday, October 27.
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2023-2024 Standard School Year Calendar
| September 25 |
Holiday | Yom Kippur |
| October 9 |
Student Holiday | Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Staff Development Day for Staff) |
| November 1-2 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | All Saints Day / Día de los Muertos |
| November 3 |
End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release |
| November 6 |
Student Holiday (School Planning Day for Staff) |
| November 7 |
Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day for Staff) | Election Day |
| November 11 |
Veterans Day |
| November 12 |
Diwali |
| November 22-24 |
Holidays | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 7 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | Chanukah (begins sundown 12/7-sundown 12/15) |
| December 8 |
Religious and Cultural Observance | Bodhi Day |
| December 18-31 |
Holidays | Winter Break |
| December 25 |
Christmas |
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