October 14, 2020
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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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.
Don’t Miss the Freshman Parent Hour Right After our Virtual PTSA Meeting on October 21st at 7:00 pm
Join Principal Dr. Ellen Reilly and the PTSA for our General Meeting. Following the meeting, the PTSA will host the Freshman Parent Hour with Assistant Principal and Class Freshman Administrator, Monica Charles-Williams, as well as the school clinical team. You will also have an opportunity to meet the school counselors.
Parents and students are welcome to listen and ask questions.
The link to participate will be sent one hour prior to the meeting.
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.
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 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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Fairfax County Public Library LEAP Program
As of October 1st, Library Equity Access Pass (LEAP) accounts were created for all students in Fairfax County Public Schools. These public library virtual accounts will allow students to check out up to three items at a time for six weeks each (no renewals).
A student can have a LEAP account as well as a standard library account (application online and in library branches). Standard accounts allow users to place holds on materials and access FCPL’s digital resources such as eBooks and databases.
For more information regarding this program, please see the Fairfax County Public Library website.
The Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers (Virginia PTA) Advocacy Updates Newsletter
Access the Virginia PTA Advocacy Newsletter here.
The Virginia PTA is a volunteer child advocacy association working for ALL children and youth in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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!
Please consider the following open positions:
President-Elect
Serve our Highlander community before stepping into the role of President. Share your valuable insights and contributions and shape the following year, while allowing time to learn on the job.
eNews Team Member
Responsible for sending weekly PTSA e-newsletter. Share relevant information, promote events and enhance parent engagement. Proof-reading skills are a plus.
All open positions can be found here.
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.
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How to Donate and Rewards Programs
Please consider making a tax-free donation to the PTSA. This is our only annual fundraiser.
Your contribution translates directly into academic enhancements, virtual programs, improved technology, and courtyard and facilities renovations.
Click here to donate.
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.
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.
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Helpful Links
FCPS Support for Parents & Families
FCPS Parent Resource Center
Provides access to information and resources to support all families, educators and students, including those with special needs, learning challenges, and disabilities.
Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
Information on support groups available for parents covering everything from adoption support, parenting in a pandemic, ADHD, juvenile court, etc.
FCPS Parent Technology Resource Page
Provides answers to basic questions about FCPS technologies in multiple languages.
Parent and Student Information Technology Portal
Technical support questions about your online parent accounts, your student’s FCPS laptop, or technology your student uses for online learning.
FCPS has Parent Information Phone Lines
Available in eight (8) languages to assist with general questions about FCPS.
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