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FEBRUARY 2010 PTSA Newsletter

Parents and Students of Langley High School: 
          "TOUCHING BASES" CANCELED
           FEBRUARY 15TH - REGULAR SCHOOL DAY

Because our instructional programs have been so disrupted by bad weather, it does not make sense to delay school on Thursday, February 11 for the scheduled Touching Bases parent-teacher conferences.

Therefore, we are making the decision to cancel the Touching Bases program. On February 11, 2010, school will start normally at 7:20 a.m.

We do not take this step lightly and deeply regret the missed opportunity to host face to face discussions between parents and teachers. However, we have lost several days of instruction on the Even schedule (periods 2, 4, and 6) so that these classes are well behind the others. February 11 is an Even day. 

We value parent communication.  But, above all our mission is to teach students. Instruction must come first.  We hope you will use the other forms of communication to contact individual teachers whenever you feel the need. They will be receptive and responsive to your questions and/or concerns.

A few other reminders: February 15 is now a school day. It will start at 7:20 and will be an Even or Gold day (periods 2, 4, 6, and 7). If we have further school closures the county may add days to our current schedule. Please wait for official announcements about any of these potential changes.

Also, students are reminded that they are obligated to check Blackboard even on snow days. Especially students in Advanced Placement classes, students will need to keep pace with the students in the rest of the nation. The AP test dates do not change. All other students are advised to keep pace through Blackboard so they are not overwhelmed when they return to school.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these difficult conditions.

Matt Ragone
Principal

Fairfax County School Board to Host Budget Forum on February 20

Fairfax County residents are invited to attend a budget forum hosted by the Fairfax County School Board on Saturday, February 20, at Marshall High School from 9 a.m. to noon.

“More people are engaged in this year’s budget process than any in recent memory, and since this budget is a very complex one that affects virtually every family, we felt it would be productive to offer citizens the opportunity to hear factual information and get answers to their questions,” says Kathy Smith, Fairfax County School Board chair. “The purpose of this meeting is to educate the community on how they can participate in the budget process. It is not designed to be a forum for citizens to advocate for individual programs or against specific proposed cuts.”

The FCPS FY 2011 advertised budget is scheduled to be adopted by the School Board at its business meeting on February 4.

Participants will learn more about the budget and the budget process as well as how to communicate effectively for change. In addition, two breakout sessions will feature principals who will discuss the budget impact on schools. Other session topics include how central office staff members support schools and budget realities and misconceptions. There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers. Citizens who are planning to attend are asked to e-mail budgetforum@fcps.edu or call 571-423-1075.

Note: Marshall High School is located at 7731 Leesburg Pike in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County.

AP Scores 2009

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE

We are looking for interested candidates for the 2010-2011 PTSA.  There is no time like the present to get involved in your child’s school and there is no better way to get to know what is going on at Langley and make friends than by being active in the PTSA.  A nominating committee is currently being formed to recommend the 2010-2011 slate of officers for the May election.  We are looking for current and new parents to join us in the coming year.  If you don’t want to take on a job by yourself, consider doing it with a friend. We can also find someone to work with you.  In addition to the six elected positions described below, we also need to fill many committee chairs.  Anyone interested in becoming an officer or committee chair should contact Gail Welch, gailwelch@hotmail.com, or Tracey Liberson, Tracey.Liberson@gmail.com.
 
President Elect: Acts as an aide to the president, performs the duties of the president in their absence.
1st Vice President: Assists the president, coordinates the distribution of monies through the Educational Enrichment Fund, and coordinates the Teacher-of-the-Year nomination.
2nd Vice President: Responsible for membership recruitment and the nominating committee.
3rd Vice President: Chairs the curriculum and education committee.
Recording Secretary: Records the minutes of all meetings, maintains a current copy of the bylaws, and handles correspondence.
Treasurer: Keeps a full and accurate account of receipts and expenditures, makes disbursements in accordance with the adopted budget, and presents a financial statement at meetings.

Committee Chairs: All Night Grad Party, Student Directory, Clinic Coordinator, Family Network, Hospitality, Landscaping, Library, Newsletter, Professional Development Fund, Publicity, Reflections and many others (see pages 18-19 of the Student Handbook & Directory).

FAIRFAX ACADEMY INFO NIGHT, THURSDAY, March 4, 2010  

7:30 – 9:00 PM

Snow Date, Tuesday, March 9, 2010

The Teenage Brain, Dr. Bill Stuxrud

Student Services Information about Registration

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US News and World Report "Langley High School Ranked #47"

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