June 5, 2019
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2019 End-of-the-Year Teacher & Staff Luncheon
We will be ending a great school year by providing lunch IN THE CAFETERIA on Thursday, June 13th to our wonderful teachers, administrators and staff. Delicious sandwiches have been ordered from Jason's Deli, and we would be grateful if you would consider signing up to bring donation or to help serve or both!
Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0444aca82fa5f58-20181
If you would like to send your food or drink item in with your child, please label it with "End of the Year Lunch" and have it delivered to Sue Tabish in the main office by 10 am on June 13th. We will also be in the cafeteria to receive food starting 8 am that day. Please bring food in disposable containers.
Please contact Sharon Sachs or Solat if you need to make pick up or drop off arrangements.
McLean PTSA on Social Media
We've recently started sharing more information on Facebook and Twitter. Check us out; we're @ptsamclean for both!
Final Weeks Schedule
In case you need to know the schedule for finals and early release days June 3-13, check out this informative page.
Fall Sports Tryouts Begin in August
More information can be found at:
https://mcleanactivities.org/main/adnews/ID/48941251
Please note that a new cross country coach, Kyle Jeminson, has been named since the above list was posted. Look for new information on the mcleanactivities.org website and follow on Twitter @mcleanathletics.
Seniors and Parents of Seniors
Check out “So You’re 18” on the PTSA Class of 2019 webpage. Click here to view the pamphlet from the Virginia State Bar which walks you through the privileges you gain and the legal responsibilities you incur when you turn 18 - including 22 topics ranging from voter registration and military service to contracts and credit. It is an excellent reference for young adults heading off to college or into employment.
AP Boot Camp - Register by June 30th
AP Boot Camp is an interactive leadership conference where students discuss and practice the qualities required for success in AP classes, college and in the corporate world. AP Boot Camp is designed for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are enrolling in their first AP class in the fall.
July 22 - 25 - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This event will focus on developing five attributes: Teamwork, Communication, Organization, Reading, and Problem Solving (T-CORPS). This hands-on, cooperative team-building program will actively engage students in the development and use of these skills, while demonstrating their importance to AP-level rigor.
Boot Camp has four goals
- Introduce students to the unique academic challenges of AP coursework.
- Guide students in skill development with focus on teamwork, communication, organization, reading, and problem solving.
- Discuss the practical application of these skills inside and outside the classr
- Provide opportunities for students to develop a support network with their peers.
Please register using this link by June 30, 2019:
https://forms.gle/Sdw9rgQ5piNuumqA7
Environmental Education Conference for HS Students
Environmental Student Leadership Initiative (ESLI) will host its fifth annual Environmental Education Conference on June 22nd in collaboration with the Fairfax County Park Authority. The conference is free for high school and college students and will be hosted at the Government Center in Fairfax. Students will enjoy a sustainable meal, learn how to get involved in environmental education initiatives in their community, and hear from prominent keynote speakers. Register for the ESLI conference here.
Have questions or want to get more involved? Visit the ESLI website or email ecoschoolleaders@gmail.com.
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McLean Senior Ethics Day Returns Beginning with the Class of 2020
The PTSA is excited to announce the return of McLean Senior Ethics Day beginning with the Class of 2020 on September 10, 2019. This remarkable event challenges our seniors to prepare for ethical decision-making in life after high school. Students work through dilemmas on topics including the legal responsibilities of turning 18, moving into the workforce or college life, and ethical issues that arise when making decisions affecting others in a community and individual context.
Help positively impact our students as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their lives. The Ethics Day Committee is looking for parents to assist in organizing this early fall event.
Sponsorships are also available. To assist with the committee or to find out more contact us at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAAA628A13-mclean1
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Graduation Gifts? Fathers Day Gifts? Getting ready for college? We need your Amazon points!
Simply bookmark: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=mcleanhs.20
And use the link to access Amazon BEFORE you add items to your cart. 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! Thank you!
Done with test prep materials?
Ms. Venos collects test prep materials and keeps them for McLean students to use in future years. Donate your AP exam, SAT and ACT test prep books to the Career Center for use by MHS students.
Tea Station Runs Until School Year End
The PTSA Hospitality Committee has established a tea station for the teachers and staff. It's a favorite and great way to show our appreciation.
Please sign up to send in items on as many Fridays as you like. Your student can drop them off in the office on your assigned mornings. The tea station is located down the first hall you see as you enter the office at the end near the kitchen.
Thank you
Sharon & Solat - PTSA Hospitality Committee Chairs, hospitality@mcleanptsa.org
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TheatreMcLean Honey Baked Ham Co. Gift Card Fundraiser
Family gatherings, picnics and graduation parties are better with a honey baked ham or their turkey, sides, desserts, sandwiches and more. You pay the face value for the gift card and Honey Baked Ham makes a donation equal to 20% of your purchase price to Theatre McLean. Gift cards can be used on-line or in a store and they never expire. Click here to purchase your gift card.
Thank you! Theatre McLean Boosters
Medication Pick-up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians 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, June 13th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is FCPS 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. If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Julie Gamboa, at 703-714-5710 or jgamboa@fcps.edu.
Reflections Arts Program –Explore the Arts and Express Yourself
For 50 years, National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
The theme for the 2019-2020 program year is Look Within. Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. It is never too early to plan ahead! Look for posters and announcements in the fall regarding submission information and deadlines. Several MHS students won awards last year.
Student winners from the local level have the opportunity to move up through their district, region, and state PTA programs to the national level. Questions? Email sliberatore@nvcc.edu for more information.
Resources for Parents Related to Special Education
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, post-secondary education, resource fairs for students, access to support groups for students and adults, and many more! Click HERE for the PRC's latest list of events and activities.
Vaping: What Students Should Know
Many students believe that vaping or Juuling is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes, but that's not true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that e-cigarettes are not safe for children, teenagers, or young adults. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can impact brain development. Some e-cigarettes also contain other harmful chemicals such as:
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Nicotine – Active component of tobacco and found in pesticides.
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Formaldehyde – A gas often used in building materials, manufactured wood, adhesives, and other materials.
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Cadmium – Metal found in batteries.
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Arsenic – A poisonous substance that is often used to kill rodents.
For more information, visit https://www.fcps.edu/vaping
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