October 28, 2020
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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MHS Parent Meetings
- Junior Parents University, November 6th, 12:00pm, topic: Testing 101.
- Fall College Planning Night, November 11th, 6:30pm. For students and parents of all grades –stay tuned for details!
Links to participate will be sent one hour prior to the meeting.
Please consult the MHS PTSA calendar page for additional meetings and events.
MHS Parent Connection Walks
A new opportunity to meet and walk with parents in our MHS community!
McLean High School parents are invited to take a stroll around the MHS track and connect with other parents. All are very welcome!
When: Sunday, November 1st, 4:00 - 5:00 pm (move to an earlier hour due to the time change that day)
Wednesday, November 4th, 1:45 - 2:45 pm (date change due to Election Day)
Where: McLean High School Track, Masks Required
Hosted by the PTSA Health and Wellness Committee
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Fall Pumpkin Creation Contest for Students
Sources of Strength and PTSA Health & Wellness Committee are proud to sponsor a Pumpkin Creation Contest!
Submissions are by grade level and due by October 31st. For more information consult this flyer.
McLean Band Fruit Sale
For over 40 years, the McLean High School Band Program has offered “fresh from the orchards” Florida fruit in support its ensembles. As McLean HS students and faculty adjust and adapt to the COVID pandemic, they are continuing this tradition virtually.
The 2020 Fruit Sale is open for online orders only through November 13th at https://mcleanband.org/fruit-sale.html. Do not forget to list your favorite band or guard member’s name as the seller during the online checkout process, if applicable.
Consistent with COVID safety precautions and socially distancing practices they will be assigning all purchasers a time window for pick-up on the morning of December 12th.
Questions or concerns? Please email mhsbandfruitsale@gmail.com.
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Restaurant Night in November
Show Highlander Spirit and Support Your Community While Dining or Carrying Out
Tysons Silver Diner
8101 Fletcher Street
McLean, VA 22102
Thursday, November 5th, 5-8 pm
20% of sales from dine-in, outdoor patio, and carryout/curbside orders (excludes online ordering) will be donated to our McLean HS PTSA.
Orders can be placed in-person or over the phone for pick up. Tell them you are supporting the "McLean HS PTSA.”
Or use the carhop: park your car in front, call 703-821-5666, and your order will be brought to you. Do not forget to tell them that you are supporting the "McLean HS PTSA.”
Thank you for your generous support!
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Did You Know?
Mclean Matters is a Parent-Volunteer Committee whose mission is to support students-in-need at McLean High School.
Committee members have been working with the school social worker and counselors to identify these students' current needs. They secured school supply donations from Target and BJ’s, including 27 boxes of binders, composition books, spiral notebooks, pens, pencils, and much more. The committee is also working with the social worker on a possible grant that could provide funding for headsets for virtual learning. Currently, they are preparing for the Holiday Gift Card Drive, which will kick off next month.
Stay tuned for more information in November.
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Student Volunteer Opportunity
Haycock Elementary School Science Club is looking for McLean HS student volunteers to run virtual sessions for Science Olympiad topics for elementary school students in grades 3rd through 5th.
The online sessions start November 2nd.
For more information take a look at the flyer and to sign up to volunteer use this SignUpGenius link.
Children's Winter Clothing Drive
Our local community partner, SHARE, has asked for our assistance in obtaining the following high need items for children of all ages:
- Winter Coats
- Boots and Sneakers
- Hats and Mittens
New or almost new items are appreciated, as SHARE does not have the resources to sort clothing and shoes.
All donations can be brought to the following locations:
- Collection Box inside McLean HS's Main Entrance
- SHARE at McLean Baptist Church
1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
In person on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8:30am – 12:00pm
- If neither of these options work, contact Sherri.share@outlook.com to arrange an alternate drop-off time.
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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 email fundraising@mcleanptsa.org if you need assistance.
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How to Donate and Rewards Programs
Please consider making a tax-free donation to the PTSA.
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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Upcoming Important Dates
October 29th - PSAT Day (Asynchronous Day for those not taking the PSAT)
October 30th - Asynchronous Day (Two-hour Early Release)
October 30th - End of the First Quarter
November 2nd and 3rd - School Planning Day - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
November 5th - Silver Diner Tysons Restaurant Fundraiser
November 11th - Veteran's Day - 2-hour Early Release
November 16th - Pie-Tanza Restaurant Fundraiser
November 25th-27th - Thanksgiving Holiday
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:
All-Night Grad Party (ANGP) Committee Chairs for 2021
Lead planning and delivery of our All-Night Grad Party for the Senior Class of 2021. Planning begins early to make it a memorable gathering for our graduating students. Current-year Committee Chairs are available to provide a smooth transition along with helpful documentation.
Membership Co-Chair
The Membership Co-Chair will collaborate with the VP Fundraising to create and implement a membership plan, promote membership through AtoZ Connect, and provide membership reports at PTSA board meetings.
It involves collaborating with the AtoZ Connect staff to help create a student directory both online and print versions. The Co-Chair is responsible for supporting parent/student online verification at the beginning of the school year.
Training will be provided for the AtoZ Connect tool. You will have an opportunity to learn from seasoned parent volunteers who will help you with this role.
All open positions can be found here.
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.
FCPS has Parent Information Phone Lines
Available in eight (8) languages to assist with general questions about FCPS.
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