On March 10, 2010, at 9:00am in the LHS Auditorium, the Family Network committee will present a program entitled,  What's the big deal-kids will be kids.    Recent research indicates that even occasional binge drinking can have a lasting effect on a teen's brain.  In fact, a comparison between teens who binge      drink (even just twice a month)  and those who do not shows a 10% difference in thinking and memory test--in school, that could be the difference between one letter grade or another. Our guest speakers will discuss  how alcohol use really does affect teens differently than adults, and how "pre-gaming" has changed in recent years. In the most recent FXCo. Youth Survey, McLean area high schools had some of the highest rates of alcohol use and binge drinking in the County; come learn what that means for our kids and why teen drinking really is a big deal.

Recently added to the program:  LHS's substance abuse counselor will bring drug and alcohol paraphernalia actually confiscated from Fairfax Co. public schools.  These items could sit out in plain sight and most parents would never realize that they were paraphernalia used by teens.  It will be eye opening!  

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FCPS AGNES MEYER TEACHER OF THE YEAR "LANGLEY TEACHER"

Mrs. Brigitte Lavey was selected as the FCPS 2010 Teacher of the Year and recipient of the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award!  Last month, Superintendent Jack Dale presented Mrs. Lavey with a proclamation naming her FCPS 2010 Teacher of the Year.  Mrs. Lavey was recognized because of her willingness to do whatever it takes to reach all students, her willingness to help colleagues, her dedication to the success of all students, her ability to challenge and inspire students, for her generosity and compassion, her incredible wealth of knowledge and for being, as one nominator stated, the "heart and soul" of Langley.  It is quite an honor to be selected from all of the teachers in Fairfax County.  She will represent FCPS in Virginia's Department of Education Teacher of the Year competition.  Congratulations to Mrs. Lavey on this well-deserved prestigious award.

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).

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

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