This Week at Langley

School Year Events for 2024-2025 SY

Visit the “Langley Calendar” for events for the 2024-2025 school year. Click on the event for additional information. Bookmark page for future reference. You can also visit the Langley High School website under events. 

Events for the 2024-2025 school year will be added throughout the school year. Check back frequently for newly added and updates on events. 

This Week at Langley 

Thursday, October 3

• Holiday (Rosh Hashanah) – Schools are Closed

Friday, October 4

• Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

Monday, October 7 

• Freshman Parent Coffee, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m. 

Tuesday, October 8

• Underclass Make-up Photos

Wednesday, October 9

• PSAT/NMSQT (Grades 10-11)
• SAT (Registered Grade 12 students) 
• No School for Grade 9 
• Two Hour Early Release
• Choral Show, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 10

• Transfer Family Forum, Lecture Hall, 8:30 a.m.
• Choral Show, Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, October 14 

• Staff Development Day (Student Holiday) 

Friday, October 18 

• Saxon Service 
• Principal Q & A | PTSA General Membership Meeting, Lecture Hall, 9:00 a.m. 

Student Leadership Development Program

Great Leadership Opportunity for 9th- 11th Graders

The Fairfax County School Board is now accepting applications from 9th-11th graders in good academic standing for the Student Leadership Development Program. The program is for students interested in pursuing futures in law, government, or public policy. Interested students must submit applications to their principal before October 4, 2024.

Selected students will work directly with School Board Members and the School Board Clerk’s office to learn the ins and outs of how FCPS is governed. They will also develop and debate their own policy proposals and acquire details about the process for running to be the Student Representative to the School Board.

 College Visits

College Visits for the week of September 30th 

**Please check Naviance for the most up to date list of college visits**

These visits are only for students in the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026

World Languages Credit by Exam

The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English.

Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2, and/or 3 passing world language credits. If that language is one of the languages listed below, consider registering your student for the World Languages Credit by Exam!

The 2024 World Languages Credit by Exam will be administered at Langley High School on November 6^th at 8 AM in Room 2346 (Ms. Terry).

Registration closes on Friday, October 4, at 4 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Please contact your student’s school counselor to register for the exam.

More information, including the list of languages offered on the exam is available online.

Freshman Class Parent Coffee 

Please join us for the first parent coffee for the Freshman Class on Monday, October 7 at 8:30 a.m.! Come meet other Freshman parents and learn about "Finding Your Fit" at Langley HS from Geoff Noto, LHS Director of Student Activities. The coffee will be held in the Lecture Hall at LHS. Although registration is not required to attend, we ask that you kindly click here to RSVP so we have a general idea of attendance. We hope to see you there!

Picture Day Make-Ups for 9th, 10th and 11th graders - Students who have not yet taken a school picture, or students who purchased a picture package, but are unhappy with the image have a chance to be photographed on Tuesday, October 8. Retakes are not available just for ID cards or yearbook unless there is a problem with the picture (ex. eyes closed, hair in face.) Students must have a picture package order to qualify for a retake. When - Tuesday, Oct 8, 8am-3pm Where - Langley Hall  How - Students must take themselves to the photographer before school, Saxon Time, lunch or right at the end of the day.

Digital PSAT/SAT Test: October 9, 2024

Langley will hold the PSAT/SAT test during the school day on October 9, 2024. An email with testing location and additional details will be sent to enrolling parents & students on October 7, 2024.

Students must use a fully charged FCPS Chromebook to take the digital PSAT/SAT.

• Students must bring their FULLY CHARGED school-issued Chromebook on October 9.
• Options for Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) students are listed in our Student All Schoology Course and included in the email from Ms. Terry.  
• Important Note: Spare Chromebooks are limited and will ONLY be used for students who BYOD or for students with technical issues on the testing date.

Reminder: All 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT/NMSQT, the qualifying test for National Merit, while opt-in seniors will take the SAT School Day.   Seniors who did not opt in SAT School Day and freshmen do not attend school on October 9; it’s an unscheduled school day for them.  

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents Langley Lights Up Broadway – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Broadway tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on Oct 9 and 10 at 7 pm. Tickets are available for purchase here. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each.  Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive timeless Broadway classics with the Langley

Vision and Hearing Screening for Sophomores 

The Vision and hearing Screenings will be on October 16^th and 17^th for all Sophomores.

Students will need to bring reading glasses with them on the day of the screening.

Attendance Reporting

• All Day Absences: The Attendance feature in ParentVUE is the FCPS secure web solution for reporting all day absences.

  Partial Absence: To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance, please email  LangleyHSAttendance@fcps.edu.

How to Report an Absence Through ParentVUE

2024-2025 Back To School Packet

Available on the PTSA website at this link.

Information available listed below and more... 

• Join the PTSA 
• Class Letters
• Reflections Contest 
• Sign up for Langley eNews
• Visit site for additional flyers from Orchestra, Saxon Stage, Saxon Scope, Yearbooks, Crew, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters..... 

National PTA Reflections S Consider this year’s Reflection’s theme “Accepting Imperfection” and create Art that reflects the theme! Create your masterpiece in Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Photography or Music Composition. Express who you are and why Imperfection is accepted, by expressing your ideas, opinions and feelings in an artistic way! The deadline is on November 15th. For more information, talk to your English and/or Art teachers, follow this link A Quick Guide - Reflections 2024, scan the QR codes on the posters in the hallways, or email Langleyreflections@gmail.com

National Honor Society Application:

The application for the National Honor Society is now available. The application process is open for all Junior and Seniors. Students interested in applying will need to join the NHS Schoology *Course* page using the code. 

9JH6-MF8S-8C2DV

Applications are due by October 1, 2024. Please email Mrs. Spreter at rspreter@fcps.edu if you have any questions. 

*Current members do not need to re-apply

FCPS College Fair

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University, 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030

Link for information and registration: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

The College Fair is designed to connect high school students with opportunities in postsecondary education. It is one of the largest College Fairs in the region. It features 200 colleges and universities from around the nation as well as representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. Each year the College Fair draws thousands of students and their families.

Virtual Postsecondary Nights

Dates: Monday, October 21, 2024, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Times: Sessions are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. A two-night virtual event featuring live sessions each night! Join us and learn how to be better prepared for the next chapter of your educational journey.

Link for information: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/college-career-planning/college-education-planning/events-college-and-career-planning

Registration: Prior registration is not required. All students and their families are welcome to participate in one or all of the virtual sessions. The virtual session links will be published one week before the start date.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are updated throughout the school year and can be found in Naviance under Colleges à Scholarship Search. Scholarships & Opportunities that require a nomination will be posted on the ‘Class of’ Schoology course page and in Naviance with information and instructions. For additional college and career planning resources, please visit the Langley HS College & Career Center website.

Varsity Tutors – Online Tutoring Services

Tutoring and learning resources at no cost to families

Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

Click here for additional information. 

Health and Wellness Updates

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline            703-527-4077

Crisis Text                                       Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency       703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency                         703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency         703-573-5979  TTY dial 711

Life Threatening                             911

No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide them with a safe space to address concerns such as:

• Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
• Anxiety, worry, fears
• Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships
• Academic stress

Quick Links:

• 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information.
• FCPS Parent Resource Center
• Families: Tools and Technology

  • Technology Resources for Families and Caregivers

• Important Health Authorization Forms including Epipen and Inhaler Authorization forms can be found here.

*2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar 

*as of July 31, 2024

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