 eNews December 6, 2016
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Chris Herren Delivered a Powerful Message about Drug Addiction
Twice this week, former NBA player, Chris Herren, spoke to packed high school auditoriums of students and parents about his harrowing experiences with drug and alcohol dependence
and his journey to recovery. The events, co-sponsored by McLean, Langley and Woodson high schools and their PTSA's, brought Herren's cautionary message to their communities.
Herren’s addictions began with beer in the basement while hanging
out with friends in his Fall River, Massachusetts home at age 14.
That beer led to years of struggle with dangerous addictions to
cocaine, pills, alcohol and heroin. Multiple overdoses,
hospitalizations, treatment programs and relapses continued
throughout his days as a young, successful athlete. He successfully hid his addictions from family and friends, until the addictions began to impact his career.
Click here to continue reading more about his powerful presentation, to learn more about The Herren Project and to view key messages shared by Herren.
(Article retrieved from fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/news)
MHS Orchestra Santini's Fundraiser Dec 6
Dine at the McLean Santini’s tonight, Tuesday, December 6 from 5-9pm and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support the MHS Orchestra. Dine-in or carry-out, just mention the orchestra when you checkout!
Join MHS Crew Club as they Row for the Red! Erg-a-thon Fundraiser for MCC
Come cheer for the rowers on December 10 from 9am - 1:30pm in front of Total Wine. Make some noise as every meter rowed equals more donations!
All the great details are HERE.
Don't miss the McLean High School Holiday Bazaar!
The McLean High School Athletic Boosters will host the annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, December 10, from 10 am - 3 pm at McLean High School.
More than 80 vendors will be selling a
wide variety of gift items such as jewelry, quilts, books, candles,
soaps, holiday ornaments, toys, clothing items and much more.
A quartet
from McLean High School orchestra will be playing and there will also
be holiday caroling by the McLean's Madrigal singers. There will be
food items available for purchase from a McLean favorite, Listrani's
Italian Gourmet, and the McLean High School baseball team will be
selling chili. The event includes complementary gift wrapping, is free to shoppers, and there is plenty
of parking.
So, come get early holiday shopping done WHILE ALSO supporting our school and the many clubs and committees who will be selling items at the Bazaar (see details below on just a few of the sellers).
Varsity Dance Team's Ornaments and McSocks
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Make sure to stop by the MHS Varsity Dance Team's Ornament table at the Boosters Holiday Bazaar this Saturday, Dec 10 from 10am-3pm
for some awesome gifts and stocking stuffers!
Dancers will be selling
whimsical McLean Ornaments and cool McSocks for $10/each. Please support
your award-winning, fully self-funded dance team and pick up holiday
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White House Ornament benefiting All Night Grad Party Available at Holiday Bazaar
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White House Ornaments available for purchase at the MHS Boosters Holiday Bazaar for $25. When you purchase this beautiful
White House Christmas ornament, proceeds go to support the All Night
Grad Party. Ornaments purchased online must be picked up at the ANGP
table at the Bazaar.
Checks (preferred) or cash only at the Bazaar. Questions? Contact Allyson Burgess |
Order McLean HS Athletic Boosters Spirit Wear
McLean Boosters provide volunteer and financial support to foster high standards of citizenship. Support the Boosters through the purchase of Spirit Wear. Online orders must be placed by Thursday 12/8 at midnight, for pick up in the main gym at the McLean Bazaar on 12/10.
Online Holiday Shopping at Amazon? Use McLean HS link to ALSO benefit the school!
Don't forget to use our link when shopping at Amazon for the Holidays!!! Simply bookmark: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=mcleanhs.20
Use the link to access Amazon BEFORE you add items to your cart and check out promptly. Items that are left in your cart for 24 hours or more do not qualify. To save items to purchase later, please use your Wish List. Every purchase counts! Get great gifts for family, friends, and yourself and earn money for MHS at the same time!!!
Virginia PTA sponsors a Citizenship Essay Contest. The theme: We the people...Why vote?
This essay contest encourages students to express their views on citizenship or character. This year's theme is "We the people...why vote?" The deadline is February 2017.
The complete rules are HERE. Essays from students in grades 9-12 must be a minimum of 750 words. The first place prize is $250.
Applications to participate in the essay contest can be found HERE.
Essays and completed applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2017 and mailed to: Debbie Kilpatrick, NOVA PTA District Director, 13301 Green Mallard Court, Clifton, VA 20124
Resources for parents of students with disabilities
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) helps parents of students with disabilities. It sponsors workshops, has a lending library, and has Parent Liaisons to help parents solve problems. The PRC provides services relating to twice exceptional students, special needs life planning, parent stress, postsecondary education, resource fairs for students, access to support groups for students and adults, and many more!
For all the current events, information, and groups: Click HERE. (updated 11/27/2016)
MHS PTSA Seeking 2017-2018 Treasurer
Ready for a meaningful role in the PTSA? How about being the Treasurer for the 2016-2017 school year? Your help is needed to develop and manage the PTSA budget, maintain accurate financial records of income and expenses, provide updates at PTSA meetings, makes disbursements and collect funds, and manage processes to retain our 501(c)(3) status through the VA PTA. If interested, please contact Delia Swigart at treasurer@mcleanptsa.org.
Join the PTSA and/or Donate Today!
Thank you to the nearly 600 MHS families that have joined to date! It's never too late to become a member! We appreciate your support and welcome your membership anytime through the school year. Going forward, families who join will be able to access to the AtoZ Student Directory App.
To JOIN the MHS PTSA, click here.
To DONATE to the MHS PTSA, click here.
Questions? Contact membership@mcleanptsa.org.
TGIF Tea Station
Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far! Our faculty and staff look forward to Friday treats! We still have openings for this week and next. Click HERE to sign up. This is perfect for parents who want to help with PTSA programs, but can't find the time for hands-on volunteering.
 Looking Ahead - December '16
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December 6: Orchestra Fundraiser Dine at Santini's 5-9 pm
December 10: Boosters Holiday Bazaar & Spirit Wear Pick Up, MHS - 10-3
December 10: Band Fundraiser Fruit Sale Pick Up, MHS - 9-1
December 10: McLean Crew Row for the Red, Total Wine - 9-1:30
December 19: Winter Break begins!
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