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eNews June 13, 2017
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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2017 All Night Grad
Party
Calling Freshmen,
Sophomore, Junior & Senior Parents Everyone Can Be a Part of the Biggest
Party of the Year!
ANGP
Does NOT Happen Without Volunteers
We can’t do this without
parents. We need volunteers before ANGP and
especially at the event. And guess what
- it is FUN!
You don’t have to be a
senior parent to volunteer.
The help of
underclassman parents is essential during set-up when senior parents are
occupied with graduation. But that doesn’t mean you can be at the event as
well! So grab a friend and
sign up now! Don’t think you can stay up all night? You don’t have to. Set-up
in the days before, come at the beginning of the event, or take a nap and come
in the later hours. Click HERE to sign
up.
Haven’t Purchased an ANGP Ticket Yet?
What happens at ANGP? Laser Tag and Vertical Rush Inflatables, Broom Hockey, Casino, Henna and Air Brush Tattoo Artists, Comedy Hypnosis, DJ, Prizes and More! There is still time for to purchase a ticket for $100 for the best event of the year! Click HERE to print a ticket form. 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.
Food Donations Needed!
Although much of the food provided for the seniors will be catered, we
could use a few food donations. Kindly consider signing up to donate food by
clicking HERE.
Monetary Donations Always Welcome!
Monetary donations
supplement ticket income to pay for the entertainment, food, decorations, and
prizes. Donations can be made on the
ticket form or click here to view online and donate with a credit card
MHS CLASS OF 2017 FAMILIES!
Baccalaureate is an interfaith service and is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the spiritual aspects of the milestone of graduation. It is open to the entire community and will be held on at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14th at Temple Rodef Shalom. Light refreshments will be served after the service.
If you would be willing to contribute refreshments - please sign up HERE.
Pulcinella Restaurant Night - McLean Theatre Fundraiser Tonight, Tuesday June 13, 5-8pm
Hosted by HBC Community Charity Champions. Bring in a flyer, bring friends, and celebrate the performing arts! Please show this flyer: http://www.hbcgroupkw.c om/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ McLean-Theatre-CCC-Flyer-June- 13-2017.pdf
Eligible Students Can Vote in Today's Primary
Calling all students! The League of Women Voters reminds families that a 17-year old who will be 18 by the next General Election day (November 7th, 2017) can participate in the Primary on June 13th -- even though they're still 17! This is a big election year for Virginia as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for election. The registration period is over, but you can still Read More about voting.
Fairfax County’s Environmental Education Conference For Students
The National
Wildlife Federation Sponsored Conference is free for high school and college students and a great way to learn how to get involved in environmental education initiatives in
their own community. There will be prominent keynote speakers and a sustainable lunch! Register here by June 15th.
Have questions or want to get more involved? Check out the website, www.eslileaders.org or email ecoschoolleaders@gmail.com
This conference is hosted in collaboration between Eco-Schools Leadership Initiative (ESLI), National Wildlife Federation, and FCPS Get2Green.
McLean HS 3-Day Summer College Application Workshop
Who? Rising Seniors
What? Learn about the Common Application, how to write a strong college essay, and general college application advice from college admissions representatives.
When? August 8, 9, 10
SESSION 1: 8:30AM-11:30AM OR SESSION 2: Noon-3:00PM
Cost? $50, checks payable to McLean High School (Discounts available for students with financial hardship). Priority deadline for AM/PM slots June 23.
College Admissions Representatives notice improved college applications from students who attend this workshop!
To register, please see Ms. You, Ms. Otal, Ms. Venos, or Ms. Lodwig in the Student Services Office.
*Extra slots added this year. Both parent and student stress levels go down when students attend this workshop.
Summer Institute to Help Rising Freshmen Transition to McLean High School August 7–10th
McLean High School is pleased to present our Summer Institute for rising freshmen. McLean teachers will work with students to jump start the year with fun and engaging sessions designed to help rising ninth graders at McLean succeed in high school. Students will become acclimated to a new level of learning through sessions on topics like note taking and study skills, time management, organization and high school life. While the goal is to learn how to become successful at McLean High School, there will also be many icebreaker activities to meet other students.
The registration fee for the four-day Institute is $50, payable to McLean High School. Please, if you are in need of financial assistance,contact Cara Mosley, Program Coordinator at McLean at clmosley@fcps.edu or 703.714.5700. Register online byJuly 7th. For more details, click here view the flyer.
End of Year Reminders
Numerous Upcoming Early Release Days
The remaining school year brings numerous changes to the school schedule for MHS students. Please consult the McLean High School website calendar For example, the calendar reflects these upcoming EARLY RELEASE DAYS:
June 15 - Graduation and Early Release for 9-11th graders 11 am
June 20, 21 and 22 - Early Release 11:45 am
June 23 - Last Day of School Early Release 10:10 am
End of the Year Medication Pick up
The school health room reminds us that all medication
stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student
dismissal time on the last day of school. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication
cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian
permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. Medication
left in the health room after that time will be discarded. If you have
any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Julie
Gamboa, at 703-714-5710.
Lost and Found
Have your students' belongings disappeared? Fortunately, many lost
items are turned in to the school's lost and found. You and your
students are encouraged to check McLean's very large lost & found
collections located in the cafeteria, in the front office, or items being held by security staff (students can check with security staff during lunch). Items not claimed by the last
day of school will be donated to a local charity.
 Security Camera Campaign
Our Security Camera Campaign still needs your help! Please consider giving a donation to upgrade our security cameras around the school, and the data system that operates them, by clicking on this link and scroll down to the thermometer. Your taxable-deductible contribution is greatly appreciated!
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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 within the month, information, and groups: Click here (updated 5/25/2017).
Special School Board Election This Summer!
Fairfax County will be holding a special election this summer to fill a sudden vacancy in one of the At-Large seats on the FCPS School Board. While the particular date for this special election has not yet been set, it will take place this summer. Please continue to check in with local media sources to find out more. More importantly, please come out to vote in this School Board election. It’s important that parents and teachers participate in the election of those who will help direct our school system!
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.
One More PTSA Committee Chair Needed for 2017/18 School Year
Would you like to find a way to make a contribution to the MHS community? Here is your to opportunity to share your time and talents in ways that benefit students and staff at our school. Help make MHS the best it can be!
- All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Committee Chair: Plan and Coordinate the annual ANGP on graduation night. This committee is typically run by a senior parent, but all grade levels are welcome.
Contact Alison Senold alisonsenold@gmail.com to volunteer or to get further details on each position
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 |
June 13: 5-8pm: TheatreMcLean Fundraiser at Pulcinellas (print flyer)
June 14, 7 pm: Baccalaureate Service TRS
June 15: Graduation (and early release for 9-11th graders 11 am)
June 15/16: 11pm - 4:30 am: All Night Grad Party
June 19-22: Final Exams (See MHS end of the year calendar for testing schedules.) Note June 20-22 are early release at 11:45 am
June 23: Last day to pick up medicine or lost & found items
June 23: Last day of school - early release at 10:10 am
June 29: 9am-3pm: Fairfax County Environmental Education Conference
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