June 2010 PTSA Newsletter

 Summer Reading List (KIT) 7.1.10

This summer, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is continuing its summer reading program.  This has become an integral part of the instructional program here at Langley High School.  The Humanities teachers have selected books which are not only high interest, but also relevant to their studies for next school year.  The students will be using their summer reading assignments to facilitate discussion and writing as the school year begins.  

Click here for  list of this years summer reading assignments.  If you have specific questions, you can contact Mr. Fred Amico, Assistant Principal at 703-287-2705.

Langley Directory Information "NEW 2010-2011"

Dear Parents and Friends,

Each year the PTSA publishes a Directory that is an invaluable resource for all families. This year we will work with Mike Schoen and his team from School Directorease, to produce a professional quality Directory.  By working with School Directorease this year we will reduce the data entry process by allowing families to enter and correct all their information online.  The other advantage will be that THE DIRECTORY WILL BE PRINTED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT NO COST!   School Directorease does this by selling advertising space in the Directory.  We would like to invite our Community families and area merchants to purchase advertising space.  It is a great way to both show your support for the school, and also gives all who receive a directory a chance to, in turn, support your business and/or service.  We heartily encourage our school community to support all advertisers.

The Directory lists important school policies and contact information as well as class lists, student addresses, telephone numbers and parent email addresses.  As veteran members of our Community know, the directory is checked many times each week when locating friends, contacting room parents, scheduling volunteer activities, and the like. The Directory will be ready for distribution in the Fall.

There are full page, half page, and classified advertising opportunities available.  There might also be some premium location spots available that are more expensive (inside covers, tabs, etc).  If you are interested in those, you should contact Mike immediately because those sell quickly!  Your ad will be at the fingertips of all our families throughout the school year.

To obtain a directory ad form, contact Mike Schoen at mike@schooldirectorease.com. Please share it with others who may be interested.

All directory ad forms with camera-ready artwork and a check payable to School Directorease need to be mailed to School Directorease by August 15th, 2010.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions about the new Directory format.  Keep cool, have a great rest of the summer and thanks in advance for your support!

Best regards,

Diane Diner

ddiner@verizon.net

School Directorease Contact information:

Mike Schoen
School Directorease
9710 Traville Gateway Drive #304
Rockville, MD 20850
mike@schooldirectorease.com

301-806-4376 (phone)
240-206-6275 (fax)

Academic Summer Camps

Math Boot Camp 2010: The Math Department will host a summer math camp for students needing to review basic skills through skills needed to be successful in Precalculus and Calculus. The deadline for registration is June 11, 2010. Classes will be limited to 14.

Click here for an application to the Review of Basic Skills and Algebra camp.
Click here for an application to the Preparatory Skills for Precalculus and Calculus camp.

Spanish Summer Camp: This camp is designed for those who would like to gain an academic advantage while playing in Spanish. Whether you need to review a past level, or you would like an introduction to the next level, you will benefit from our Boot Camp. Ms. Colville and Ms. Stocks have planned lots of fun-filled activities in the language for Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4. You will learn through new games, songs, competitions, and hands on activities that will help you hone your skills just before the school year begins. You will be surprised how much you can learn in just two weeks. For more information contact RPrell@fcps.edu

Click here for an informative letter to the parents.
Click here for the application

Japanese Summer Camp: Offered for the first time at LHS, this one-week camp will emphasize speaking proficiency and fun cultural activities that cannot be offered during the school year. The five sessions were designed with the Japanese immersion students in mind but all students are welcome. For questions and additional information contact Sensei Scronce AAScronce@fcps.edu

Click here for the application

 Fees For AP Classes

In previous school years, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has covered the full cost of AP exam fees; however, due to budget cuts FCPS will only cover a portion of these fees for the 2010-2011 school year. In preparation for next school year, parents and students need to be aware of a few things.

Click here for a copy of the letter that was sent to students who signed up for at least one Advanced Placement course.

Athletic Administration Fee (AAF) Statement

On May 20, 2010 the Fairfax County School Board finalized the FY 2011 budget.  This budget will impact athletics and activities in several ways: 

• A $100 per sport, per student Athletic Administration Fee (AAF) will be charged for participation in all VHSL athletics.
• The funds collected from the AAF will directly support the Student Activities and Athletics Program (SAAP) budget which exceeds $21 million system wide.
• The drill team supplement has been eliminated.  Many schools use this supplement to support a dance team sponsor.
• Winter cheer has been eliminated (fall sideline and competitive cheer will continue)
• Swim practices using Fairfax County Park Authority pools have been reduced by one day (from 4 days per week to 3). 
• Significant modifications will be made to the current athletic transportation protocols.  Transportation will continue to be provided.
• The AAF will be waived for students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals.
• There is no relationship between the AAF and a guarantee of student playing time.  Playing time is at the sole decision of the Head Coach and his/her staff.

AAF billing and collection details will be provided over the next few weeks.  No payments should be made at this time.  It is expected that an online payment system will be available by the 2011 spring season.

For further information please refer to the approved budget available here: http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011.htm

Saxon Sports Information

TEEN TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM – NEW FOR DRIVER’S EDUCATION- SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

A new law concerning driver’s education will begin this September, 2010.  As part of the classroom driver education instruction, students and their parent/guardian are required to attend a 90 minute traffic safety program.  This requirement must be met before the student will receive a Driver Education Certificate of Completion (commonly referred to as the “green card”).  THIS IS MANDATORY.
The first opportunity to attend this program will be September 13 in the Langley HS auditorium at 7 PM.  The doors will close at 7 PM and no one will be admitted once the doors have closed.  Be prepared to stay for the entire 90 minutes.  If you leave early, your presence will not be counted and you will need to repeat the session.   There will be three more sessions throughout the school year, each occurring the first week of each quarter.  You are encouraged to attend the session during the quarter the student is enrolled in Driver’s Education.

Please be aware of the following procedures that have been established to fulfill the requirements of the new law:

• Student must attend with their parent/ guardian
• Parent/guardian is required to show valid driver’s license or state issued identification number
• Attendance for FULL 90 minutes is required
• Proper completion of the registration form required (received at the session)
• Program must be completed during the year student is enrolled in Grade 10 HPE
• No fees are charged to FCPS students.  Fees are only assessed if taken during ACE
Questions?  Please contact Cheryl Buffo (cbuffo@fcps.edu) or Susan Shifflett ( sshifflett@fcps.edu )