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eNews March 7, 2017
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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PTSA General Membership Meeting
March 9th, 7 PM MHS Lecture Hall
Mark your calendars! Agenda to include:
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2017-18 PTSA Executive Committee Slate Presented for Vote:
President - Rich Sargeant
President Elect - Sue Ellen Beggs
1st Vice President, Fundraising - Erica Glembocki
2nd Vice President, Membership - Alison Senold
Treasurer - Nancy Rider
Secretary - Lucy Kehoe (Rising 10th Grade MHS Student)
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Principal Reilly will discuss the need to dramatically enhance the McLean HS security system. The PTSA will present details on the fundraiser for this project.
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Wellness Presentation by Duffy Counseling: In partnership with the MHS Athletic Boosters, our PTSA proudly hosts Patrick Ryan, a professional counselor at Duffy Counseling Center. The empowering presentation will begin at 7:30 PM and will offer guidance on the journey of becoming our best selves. As a cancer survivor, Patrick Ryan shares his personal and candid insights on what it takes to make every day count. He demonstrates how to achieve life's ambitions through physical health, emotional well-being, time management, setting goals, and coping with anxiety. It's an experience that will empower students and parents alike.
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A presentation on the Senior Internship Program has been rescheduled for a future meeting.
Security Camera Campaign Launch
The PTSA needs your immediate attention to help address security risks at our school. Officer Davis, along with Buddy Sekely and his team of security professionals,do a magnificent job keeping our students safe, but outdated technology impedes their ability. McLean High School’s security cameras are at least 20 years old, so they are being replaced with high-tech, state of the art cameras positioned around the perimeter of the school and other campus locations. But these cameras need proper computer data storage support to be efficient. Therefore, the PTSA is launching a Security Camera Campaign to raise $20,000 for this important upgrade. It is imperative that we raise the level of security not only during the school day, but also in the evenings. Principal Reilly will address our security issues and the need for this new technology at the PTSA meeting this Thursday, March 9th at 7 pm in the MHS Lecture Hall.
McLean Band Fundraiser at Chipotle - March 7th
On Tuesday, March 7 from 5-9 p.m., Chipotle on Old Dominion Drive will donate an amazing 50% of their proceeds for every order from the band. Just mention the McLean band, or use the flyer found HERE.
Tell your friends, and thanks for dining to support the band!
McLean Crew Club Mulch Sale!
Support McLean Crew by ordering mulch. 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!
Help McLean build a classroom literacy lab
Your gently used books are needed to build a classroom literacy lab -- and boost student reading skills. Are you done reading Harry Potter, Divergent, Hunger Games, The Giver or other YA (Young Adult) books? Donate them to McLean's classroom literacy lab!
Drop YA (Young Adult) book contributions in the collection box in the front office.
You also can contribute to the classroom literacy lab by purchasing new books online and shipping them directly to: Ms. Courtney Klein, McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Rd, McLean VA 22101
For new book purchases, three to four copies of the following titles are kindly requested:
- Counting by 7s by Hailey Goldberg Sloan
- Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
- Rules by Cynthia Lord
- Scrawl by Mark Shulman
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio
 Seniors - Countdown till Graduation and ANGP!
On March 7, the 100 day countdown to graduation and the All Night Graduation Party begins! 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 for $70 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 following ways:
Donate – Your monetary donations supplement ticket income to pay for the entertainment, food, decorations, and prizes. Monetary donations can be made on the ticket form or online with a credit card
Have a business or know a business that might donate funds or merchandise? Parents can personally donate gift cards to businesses seniors enjoy. To donate or for questions contact Cam Donelson at donelsoncambra@yahoo.com.
Volunteer - We need about 200 volunteers to set-up, work during, and after the party. Don’t think you can stay up all night? You don’t have to. There are several shifts to accommodate your schedule and it really is a lot of fun. Email Frances Wilson, fqwilson@verizon.net to be sent the e-mail sign-up when it is time to select jobs and shifts.
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 to support McLean!!! 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!!!
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Upcoming Events |
March 6-17: WTOP Click for Kids Sweepstakes! Help McLean Win $15,000 by clicking here and voting every day!
March 7, 5-9 pm: McLean Band Chipotle dinner night
March 9, 7 pm: PTSA meeting and wellness presentation (Vote for slate of candidates for executive committee, Hear about new security system, and featured guest speaker from Duffy Counseling).
Through March 9: McLean Crew Mulch Sale
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