MHS PTSA eNews, October 7, 2020

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                    October 7, 2020

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October Restaurant Night

Show Highlander Spirit and Support Your Community!

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McLean Chipotle at 6707 Old Dominion Drive, McLean

Monday, October 12th, 4-8 pm

Dine in or Carry out. Thirty-three percent of sales will be donated to McLean HS PTSA. Tell the cashier you are supporting the McLean PTSA Fundraiser or show them this flyer.

For online ordering you must add the code ZKYQR4C into the “promo” field before checkout.

Thank you for your support!


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Verify Your Information for the School Directory and Stay Connected and Informed

It only takes five minutes for parents to verify or update their contact information in the AtoZ Connect school directory.

Then, join the PTSA through AtoZ Connect!  We need your engagement to make the PTSA as effective as possible.

Please contact the Membership and Fundraising Chair if you need assistance.


How to Donate and Rewards Programs

Please consider making a tax-free donation to the PTSAThis is our only annual fundraiser

Your contribution translates directly to academic enhancements, virtual programs, improved technology, and courtyard and facilities renovations. 

Click here to donate.

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Earn rewards while you shop: Help Our Cause (NEW this year!): Check out a one-stop shop to earn rewards while shopping at 1000+ stores online or on your phone. Simply register once and use it often to get shopping discounts, travel rebates, discounted textbook purchases, electronics and vehicle donations, and much more. Details about the program here.

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Amazon Smile: Please use this link to set up your AmazonSmile account to donate to McLean High School PTSA and to shop.

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Harris Teeter Together in Education: Visit this link to register your card or register with the cashier next time you shop at Harris Teeter. MHS Code: 5560; Phone: (800) 432-6111.


Volunteer Openings at McLean PTSA

The McLean PTSA is an all-volunteer organization. Whether you have the time and energy to chair a committee or prefer to volunteer an hour at an occasional event, YOUR PTSA NEEDS YOU and appreciates all that you do! 

Membership Co-Chair 

The Membership Co-Chair will collaborate with the VP of Fundraising to create and implement a membership plan, promote membership through AtoZ Connect, and provide membership reports at PTSA board meetings.

You would collaborate with the AtoZ Connect staff to help create the online and print versions of the student directory. Training will be provided for the AtoZ Connect tool. You would also learn from seasoned parent volunteers. 

Volunteers Needed for the PTSA Grants Committee

The PTSA Grants Committee seeks to fund programs/items that enhance the learning experience at McLean High School. It needs parents, particularly parents of incoming freshmen, to help review these grant applications from the MHS faculty and staff.

The time commitment is minimal, with two meetings per year, once in the fall and once in the winter. Please note that committee members are required to be MHS PTSA members for the 2020-2021 school year.

If you are interested in participating in this year's committee and/or you have questions, please contact the  Grants Committee Chair.

All open positions can be found here.


Upcoming Mock SAT Test

EC Tutoring is offering a mock SAT test on October 17th. This test is available to students at area schools for $20.

Please remember to identify yourself as an MHS student on the sign-up form so that the PTSA gets credit; the fees support our programs. 

Mock SAT, October 17th: Sign up here


MHS Parent Meetings

  • PTSA General Member Meeting, October 21st, at 7:00 pm
  • Junior Parents University, November 6th, 12 pm, topic: Testing 101

Links to participate will be sent one hour prior to the meeting.

Please consult the MHS PTSA calendar page for additional upcoming meetings.


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McLean Safe Community Coalition Event

Setting the Tone: Habits for a Smooth Virtual Learning Experience, featuring Ana Homayoun Thursday, October 15th at 12:00 p.m.

Author and educational consultant Ana Homayoun will examine how setting students up socially, emotionally and academically during the pandemic pivoting and change is key to long-term well-being and engagement. She will also discuss how taking the time to set the tone for a smoother school year means looking at daily and weekly habits that work for your students and your family.

In 2001, Ana founded Green Ivy Educational Consulting, LLC, an internationally recognized organization that works with parents, students, educators, and employers. 

This event is FREE, but registration is required.     

Register today at www.mcleanscc.org


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Looking for McLean HS Gear?

The Athletic Boosters Club sells McLean HS spirit gear.

Their website is:  https://www.mcleanboosters.org/

  


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