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eNews February 7, 2017
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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Shout out to Rebecca Rice, Senior SGA President, who presented at our PTA meeting on Sources of Strength and how students are participating in the program.
McLean Winter Dance
When: Saturday February 11, 2017
Where: McLean High School - Enter through door #10 in the cafeteria
Time: 8-11pm
Tickets: $10 - On sale until Thursday February 9th during ALL LUNCHES. TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Coat check will be $5 & all large bags will need to be left at coat check for $5.
Questions? Ms. Barcus (tabarcus@fcps.edu) or Mr. Kidd (twkidd@fcps.edu)
Fairfax County Youth Survey Results
FCPS presented the Youth Survey results from the McLean High School pyramid on Feb. 2, 6:30-8:00pm in the McLean High School Auditorium.
Thank you to the Longfellow and McLean counselors and administrators who dedicated their evening to sharing information from the survey results as well discussing programs in place for our youth.
The Fairfax County Youth Survey was administered to FCPS students in November 2016 by the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The survey is anonymous and no individual information is reported.
The survey collected data regarding students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on health, health risks, substance use, eating disorders, obesity, and sexual behavior. Survey results are used to help gauge the extent to which youth engage in behaviors that pose a risk to their current and future health. The results assist the community in developing appropriate education, prevention, and intervention programs.
Results can be found HERE.
Attention Senior Parents:
The senior class would like to offer an opportunity to show your support! For $20, you can purchase a durable, weather resistant yard sign to show your student just how proud you are of their graduation from MHS! Double sided signs measure 15" x 22" and are personalized with your student's name.
Proceeds will go towards senior spring events, including catered breakfasts.
$20 per sign. Order by May 1st! Use the order form HERE.
You will be notified by phone or e-mail when your order is ready for pick-up! Show your Highlander pride and support the Class of 2017!
McLean Juniors
& Junior Parents:
The Junior class has been working hard, but fundraising alone won’t pay for all the class events. That said, it is necessary to collect
dues. Junior class dues, along with
fundraising activities, help pay for class events enjoyed by the students, which are not covered by the County.
Junior class dues are $35 per student.
To pay class dues, please enclose cash or
check payable to “McLean High School Class
of 2018” in an envelope with “Attn: Ms. Emmons - Class of 2018,” as well as the
student’s name clearly written on the outside of the envelope. Payment can
be dropped off in the main office. Dues can also be mailed to the school with
“Attn: Ms. Emmons - Class of 2018” written above the address line. Donations
are always welcome too!
Valentine Flowers!
The Junior class is selling flowers to be delivered during school on Valentine’s Day! The sale is taking place in all lunches through February 10th. One flower costs $1, and a dozen costs $10.
Flowers can be delivered to students and staff members!
AP Exam Schedule Information
AP exams will take place May 1-12, 2017. Please see the College Board website for detailed information, including a list of AP dates/times.
https://apstudent. collegeboard.org/ takingtheexam/ap-calendar
GIRLS INSPIRED and READY to LEAD INC. (GIRL)
5TH ANNUAL CAREER CONFERENCE
For girls in grades 6th-12th
Saturday, March, 18, 2017
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
$25 registration fee (includes lunch & swag bag)
Register online at www.girlsinspiredinc.org.
McLean Crew Club Mulch Sale!
Order your bags of high quality double-shredded hardwood mulch in large 3 cubic feet bags to be delivered March 18th-19th. Just in time for spring cleanup and as low as $4.75 a bag. Your order supports the hard-working rowers of McLean Crew Club (who receive no funding from McLean High School or Fairfax County).
Orders must be received by March 9th for delivery.
You can order online HERE and pay with credit card, Paypal or mail a check. More information, and print a paper form if needed, at www.mcleancrew.org.
Questions contact mulch@mcleancrew.org.
Thanks for your support!
When a Whisper Becomes a Weapon: The Children’s Hour at TheatreMcLean, February 16-19, 2017
In 1934, playwright Lillian Hellman did the unthinkable -- she revealed the bitter truth. Through her beautifully written play The Children’s Hour, Hellman challenged not only the mid twentieth century stigma against homosexuality, but also publicized a powerful message about the danger of gossip and lies. McLean High School’s accomplished theatre department (TheatreMcLean) dives into the transcendent world of The Children’s Hour as its second production of the 2016-2017 season.
The Children’s Hour runs in McLean High School’s Burke Theatre February 16 through 19. Appropriate for mature audiences, tickets are $12-$15, and may be purchased online HERE.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
What: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Where: Providence Community Center
When: Feb. 25th and March 11th from 9:00-1:00
Who: Instructors: FCPS Senior Psychologists
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour interactive course, resulting in certification as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
To RSVP: maturpin@fcps.edu with your name and school name.
The Institute for the Arts Summer Program
Registration is now open for FCPS Institute for the Arts (IFTA). IFTA is a popular arts enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select 4 classes which they choose from over 80 courses in dance, music, theatre and visual art. This program will be held Monday, July 10–Thursday, August 3 at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 am to 2 pm daily, Monday through Friday. FCPS buses typically provide round trip transportation for IFTA students. Pick-up and drop-off is at McLean High School. Parents and guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from McLean High School. Registration is now open and runs through Friday, June 2, 2017.
Information about additional FCPS summer enrichment camps and learning programs is available here.
$2,000 Award & $2,000 Supplies for Super Teachers - EASY on-line nomination due 2/13
Call us biased, but we think all the best teachers are at McLean High School! Our MHS teachers do amazing things. They inspire students to learn, leap, and soar. Honor our teachers and help them win $2,000 from the Virginia Lottery AND $2,000 in classroom supplies from The Supply Room Companies. Eight teachers throughout Virginia will win! How? Just submit an easy online nomination for any of our many outstanding MHS teachers by Feb. 13, 2017.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2017
Virginia PTA is proud to offer $1,000 scholarships to graduating Virginia high school students based on a demonstrated commitment to and engagement in, community service, plus academic achievement and financial need. Complete details are HERE.
 The ANGP is the best way to safely celebrate the end of a
successful high school experience; the party will take place at McLean High
from 11:00 pm to 4:30 am and is filled with entertainment, food, games, and
prizes.
Purchase your ticket now before April 30, when the ticket price
increases to $90. To purchase a ticket, click HERE.
Please note this ticket form must be printed out, legibly completed, and signed
by both the parent and student. Forms
and checks can be dropped off at MHS front office or mailed to the following
address (ANGP Ticket, Attn: Kim Holland, 1443 Laurel Hill Road, Vienna, VA
22181). Your cancelled check will be
proof of purchase; no physical ticket will be issued.
Tickets must be purchased in advance of
the party, so parents please take the opportunity to purchase your senior a
ticket now before things become too hectic. And perhaps you are wondering how
you as a senior parent can support this celebration? We welcome your help in
the ways below:
Donations can be made on the ticket form or online with
a credit card through the ANGP page of the PTSA website.
Volunteer - We need about 200 volunteers to work before,
during and after the party. If you would like to volunteer, contact Frances
Wilson. We're also looking for help on Friday, June 15 with preparations for ANGP. A volunteer or two is needed at the school on June 15 to coordinate with vendors as they deliver equipment. Parents of juniors would be especially well suited and greatly appreciated.To volunteer or hear more about the general schedule on June 15, contact Frances Wilson.
For more information on the ANGP, contact Chair Heather
McCullough.
FCPS Cares: Recognizing Those Who Go Above and Beyond
Do you know a McLean High School or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way? Someone who goes beyond what is expected? Acts of kindness and caring are valuable. Take a moment to celebrate the acts of kindness and caring you've experienced from a member of our MHS staff. Share your story by clicking here, or by picking up a card from the school's front office: FCPS Cares Program. FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize excellence in FCPS employees.
PTSA Funds Enhance Student Learning
Did you know that all McLean staff members can apply for PTSA grants to enhance the learning experience at McLean HS? Your PTSA donations and membership fees make the grants program possible. Some of the grants awarded so far this year include:
- a live performance of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
- telescopic eye pieces for the MHS Observatory's main telescope to support astrophotography and imaging
- tools for a CNC routing station to complement existing 3D printers and create a fully functional "maker space"
- supplies to build a greenhouse and support a new Design/Tech course for the Special Education department
- bilingual dictionaries and a vocabulary phone app to assist ESOL students
- funding to enable MHS students to compete in Botball, Science Olympiad and National Debate tournaments
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 1/22/2017).
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! Get a jump on the new year and 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.
Shopping through MHS Amazon Link Equals Free Money for PTSA
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!!!
 February 2017
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Throughout February: Mulch sale to support McLean Crew. Order by 3/9/17.
February 1 - 9: Purchase tickets at all lunches for the Winter Dance.
February 7 - 10: Valentine flowers on sale at lunch. Junior Class Fundraiser.
February 7: Curriculum Night for Rising 9th Graders, This program is geared toward parents. While students are welcome to attend, the Mclean HS counselors will be reviewing all high school curriculum options with 8th grade students at Longfellow in mid-February.
February 11: McLean Winter Dance, 8-11pm, Enter in Door #10.
February 16-19: TheatreMcLean presents The Children's Hour
February 20: Presidents' Day, student and staff holiday
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