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November 20, 2019
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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PTSA Meeting on Nov 20, TONIGHT, @ Lecture Hall from 7 pm-8:30 pm
Please join your fellow parents and Dr. Reilly at our November PTSA meeting. Our guest speaker is Nishi Langhorne, McLean’s Technology Specialist. She will be discussing FCPSon roll out at Mclean High School and the impact of technology on student learning and instruction.
Thank you for submitting your questions on FCPSON through the survey Ms. Langhorne will address your questions in an interactive Q&A session and share resources that will help both students and parents. You don’t want to miss it!
McLean Crew Fundraiser Dinner at Ledos Pizza
When: Tonight, November 20th from 5pm - 10pm
Where: Ledo Pizza Falls Church at 7510 Leesburg Pike.
Tell the cashier you are supporting the McLean Crew Club to earn the club a donation of 20% of your order. Please phone in (or eat there) as we can't take credit for online orders. Tell your friends too and thank you for supporting your crew club!
 Theatre McLean Presents You Can’t Take it With You, November 21 – 24
Get your tickets now for this family friendly 1930’s comedy at http://www.theatremclean.org/you-cant-take-it-with-you/
The Sycamore family and their friends are a madcap group of eccentrics, marching to the beat of their own drum with pride and joy. Their hobbies include collecting snakes, building fireworks in the basement, writing a myriad of plays that never get published, and taking ballet lessons. Things like stress, jobs, and paying taxes to the government are for other people, not for them! But when practical young Alice Sycamore becomes engaged to her company’s Vice President, Tony Kirby, the Vanderhof/Sycamore clan must straighten up to meet the new in-laws. Don’t miss out on this zany comedy performed in our very own McLean auditorium!
Your Input Needed for Virginia High School League Survey Regarding High School Sports
As a member of the MHPTSA, your voice is represented on the Executive Committee of the Virginia High School League. Virginia PTA is the only parent association with representation. Currently, VHSL is undergoing their 5-year strategic planning and there are 4 items of discussion that parent opinion matters to properly develop policy. Your voice matters and you have the option to answer or not answer any question.
Please provide your input! The survey will be open for comment until Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Take this survey
McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive is Underway!
Please donate gift cards in up to $50 increments to Target, Walmart or local grocery stores for McLean High School families that need a little help over the holidays. Please note the dollar amount somewhere on the card to facilitate even distribution. Donated gift cards can be dropped off in the MCLEAN MATTERS box attended by Pat in the main office. You can also put a check of any amount made out to McLean High School in the box. There is no sign- up genius this year. Donations are needed by December 6th. Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters! Contact Tammy Piper at treasurer@mcleanptsa.org with any questions.
Fairfax County Public Schools Boundary Meetings
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is considering a boundary adjustment to provide capacity relief to McLean High School.
Parents and guardians are invited to attend a boundary scope meeting to learn about the process, background information, possible scenarios, and work in small groups to provide feedback to staff about what schools should be considered in the boundary study. Two scope meetings are scheduled. No decisions will be made at these meetings.The same information will be presented to the community at both meetings.
Both meetings will be held in the cafeterias. Learn more about the meetings and boundary adjustment process here.
McLean Hardware Ladies Night
McLean Hardware, a supporter of MHS All Night Graduation Party, is holding a fun holiday shopping event. Here are the details:
Ladies Night
Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Holiday Decorations Stocking Stuffers Gifts for Everyone
Make your list and check it twice √√ then come on in for a real good price! 20% off your purchase (excluding Weber®, Stihl®, Miele®, Snow Blowers, Clearance, Bag Goods, White House Ornaments & Fruit Cake). Plus, FREE nibbles and drinks and gift bags for the first 50 customers. Giveaways throughout the night..
Ways to Donate and Support Our Highlanders!
Thank you to all the parents who have supported our Highlanders by joining the PTSA and donating. To the extent we exceed our budget we’ll be able to provide additional teacher grants or funds to the school. Remember to make your donation before year end if you want to take advantage of the tax deduction on this year’s tax return. And a donation of $100 gets you a magnet!
You can still donate here. To take advantage of your employer matching program or employer grants or to become a business partner, contact us.Tammy Piper tammyepiper@gmail.com.
MHS Choral Department's Annual Boar's Head Feast
Join the award-winning McLean HS Choral Department in celebrating the holiday season with its Annual Boar's Head Feast--an evening of food, fun and song! This year's feast will be held on Saturday, December 14, at McLean High School. The doors open at 6 pm and dinner will begin at 6:30 pm. Step back in time to enjoy a Renaissance-Era performance along with a catered family-style three-course dinner featuring our Madrigals as the Royal Court, with special performances of the Armonia, Treble, and Bass Choirs as our royal servers.
This much-loved event is open to the entire community. Tickets sellout early, so don’t delay. Deadline for ticket sales is Thursday, December 12th.
Purchase tickets here:
https://boarsheadfeast.brownpapertickets.com. The event proceeds go directly to the McLean HS Choral department to fund their activities and scholarships.
Sophomore Parent Coffee – In the Zone
Come join us as McLean’s Career Center Specialist, Laura Venos, and Counselor, Kathleen Otal, share information and strategies on topics such as exploring strengths, continuing to develop interests, managing stress and planning for standardized testing. Meet Megan Sherrill, Assistant Principal for the sophomore class, enjoy refreshments and connect with other sophomore families on Friday December 13th at 8:30 am in the Lecture Hall.
Holiday Fundraiser to Support McLean HS Crew Club
The annual McLean Crew Club Fundraiser will run through November 30! The club involves about 100 student athletes and receives no external funding, so your purchase of a high quality Fraser Fir Christmas tree (from our original supplier in North Carolina!), gorgeous 24" and 32" seasonal wreaths, or pet-friendly Paw Thaw (ice-melt) will help to keep the membership fees manageable for more of our students. We are told that there is a Christmas tree shortage this year and you may not be able to find these premium Fraser Fir trees at these prices anywhere in the DMV! This is a great deal for you and our team! Our trees will be available for pick up on Saturday, December 7th. Click HERE to order TODAY.
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ANGP Tickets on Sale NOW! |
Tickets for the 2020 All Night Grad Party are now on sale! Get yours today for $70 before the price goes up. On February 1 the ticket price increases to $80 and on May 1 it goes up to $100.
The ticket form can be found HERE Complete the form, making sure it’s signed by both a parent/guardian and student, and drop off with payment in the school office or mail to: MHS ANGP 2020, Attn: Alison Waters, 1915 Great Falls St, McLean, VA 22101. Checks should be made payable to MHS PTSA - ANGP. Financial assistance is available for students in need. Contact Paul Stansbery at pwstansbery@fcps.edu for more information. Email ANGP@mcleanptsa.org with questions. A list of students who have returned the ticket form and payment will be used to check in the night of the event in lieu of a physical ticket.
DONATIONS are needed to ensure the event is a success. ANGP receives NO financial assistance from the PTSA, relying entirely on ticket sales, local business and corporate sponsorships, and donations. If you would like to make a cash donation or are interested in being a business or corporate sponsor, please contact Dionne Spriggens at deespriggs@gmail.com. If you would like to make an in-kind donation, like gift cards or other new items, they will be used as prizes the night of the event. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
CLASS OF 2020 - if you have not yet had your senior portrait taken…
Our final senior portrait days at McLean wrapped up on Oct. 2. If you are a member of the Class of 2020 and you still have not had your picture taken, call Lifetouch Photography today at 1-800-445-1189 and request an appointment at one of their Fairfax County make-up days. Pictures must be received by December 1 in order to be guaranteed to be included in the yearbook.
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Simply bookmark this link. It provides us with a greater percentage of purchases than using Amazon Smile.
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!
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