 eNews July 21, 2016
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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Law
Enforcement Appreciation Lunch
Great food and even greater guests
graced our Law Enforcement Appreciation Lunch on July 13.
Principal Reilly and Delegate Kathleen Murphy were on hand to honor local law
enforcement officers. You - our PTSA members - came through with
fantastic food contributions that were appreciated by all. Special thanks
for the enthusiastic support of our MHS Administration, the MHS Athletic
Boosters and Listrani's Italian Gourmet. Thanks to you, we served
heaping helpings of gratitude to the men and women who protect our community.
It's only July, but September is coming...
Rising 9th and 10th graders can participate in two popular summer programs designed to give them a solid start to the new school year. McLean High School offers both Jump Up to McLean and the Freshman Summer Institute. Click here to learn more and to register: Rising 9th and 10th Grader Summer Programs
Jump Up to McLean - Rising 9th and 10th Graders
McLean High School is offering week long Prep Classes August 8th through August 12th for rising 9th and 10th grade students wanting to get a head start on Algebra 1 or Algebra 2 and English 9 or English Honors 9 and 10.
Freshman Summer Institute - Rising 9th Graders
McLean teachers will be working with students in August to jump-start the year with fun and engaging sessions designed to help rising ninth-graders at McLean succeed in high school.
Buy Your School Supplies through MHS Amazon Link and Earn Money for the School
Earn money for
our school by purchasing school supplies from Amazon. Just click on the link below and start
shopping! Click here to view a list of general
supplies recommended for all MHS students.
Students need a TI-83, TI-83+ or
TI-84 graphing calculator in Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II. Click through this link to credit MHS: Amazon.com
During the first week of school, teachers will provide lists of additional classroom supplies needed.
Help Wanted!
Assemble Back-To-School Packets
Remember those crucial back-to-school packets? You know - the big envelopes with all the
forms, flyers, and information that get you organized for to start the school
year? We’re looking for five parents
to help us stuff the envelopes and get them ready to mail to our school
families.
It’s a lighthearted get together with refreshments in the school’s Career Center. Please email president@mcleanptsa.org for more information or to let us know if you can help on either
August 3 or August 5.
Celebrate McLean: a New and Improved Highlander Kick-off
On Thursday, September 1, the 2016-17 school year kicks-off with Celebrate McLean, a fun festival at MHS celebrating our Highlander spirit, as well as our McLean community spirit, all while taking care of some orientation and start of school business. Click here to download the Celebrate McLean Flyer.
We'll need many volunteers to help put on this event. Please email tammypiper@cox.net if you are interested in helping with the Celebrate McLean Launch. Details on the event and ways to volunteer will be included in a future newsletter.
Parent Information Relating to Special Education
There are a variety of opportunities for parents of students who have special education needs. Many are free. Please check the PTSA Website for detailed information.
To see more events, go to the PTSA Website.
Meals Tax Referendum Update
The Board of Supervisors voted on June 7, 2016 to place a Meals Tax Referendum on the Nov. 8 election ballot. Other local jurisdictions, such as Herndon, Falls Church
City, DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Vienna, and Fairfax City, have a meals tax. The meals tax is a county level tax and Fairfax County would get to keep all the money raised through this tax to help fund county services. Seventy percent of the money raised would be used for education and thirty percent would be used for essential county services, capital improvements, and property tax relief. We urge you to learn more about the Meals Tax Referendum: Meals Tax Info from Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
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School is over, but earning for MHS doesn't stop. Shop Amazon.com and earn $$ for the school.
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Looking Ahead
September 17th -- Practice SAT/ACT test offered for students who want to take a practice test before the real deal. Registration is open HERE.
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