MHS PTSA eNews, March 3, 2021

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                    March 3, 2021

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Return to School

A Message from the
PTSA President

Dear Highlander Families,

We are so excited to be working with the school administration to celebrate our Senior Class of 2021 and welcome freshmen back to the school building this week!

You Asked, We Delivered: We are partnering with local businesses to offer MHS students mock college admission tests including PSAT, SAT and ACT. Please encourage your students to take these mock tests for practice, they simulate real tests. On behalf of the PTSA, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the C2 Education of McLean for their generous donation of tutoring hours to the MHS Student Services. Five students in need will each receive 20 hours of free tutoring to assist with school work.

Recognize your student’s hard work and remember to celebrate your senior student with personalized Graduation Signs and underclassmen with their own Student Recognition Signs. Support your community and show highlander spirit tomorrow when you dine in or carry out at Tysons Silver Diner. 

Sincerely,

Savitha Parvataneni Sagar


Important Upcoming Dates

March 4 - Restaurant Night at Tysons Silver Diner

March 5 - MHS International Night

March 5 - Two Hour Early Release

March 6 - Mock PSAT Test - Registration Required

March 7 -  MHS Parent Connection Walk

March 8 - Student Holiday

March 8 - MHS Sophomore Highlander Hangout

March 9 - Grades 10 and 11 Return to the Building

March 11 - Live Webinar on College Prep for Student-Athletes

March 13 - Mock PSAT Test - Registration Required

March 26 - End of Third Quarter - 2-hour early release

March 29-April 2 - Spring Break


Bell

Bell Schedule
for the Remainder of the School Year

School will begin at 8:20am and end at 2:50pm.

This schedule will accommodate 4 lunch shifts for everyone.  

Bell schedules can also be found on the school's website


MHS Graduation Sign

Class of 2021 Personalized Graduation Yard Signs

Now Available for Purchase!!

It is time to celebrate your senior's accomplishment with a Graduation Yard Sign! Optional adhesive is available for window or door mounting too.

Signs can be personalized with your senior’s first name or ordered with the word GRADUATE in the name space.

Signs are $25 each and will be delivered to your yard by PTSA volunteers. Order deadline is March 28th for delivery starting in early April.

For more information, click here


Signs

Student Recognition
Yard/Home Signs

Want to recognize your Freshman, Sophomore or Junior student(s) for all their hard work during this distance learning year?

What better way to acknowledge their effort than with a Student Recognition Sign!

Each sign costs $25, is personalized with the student’s class year and will be delivered directly to your home when ready. Signs come with a metal stand to push into the ground. Adhesive may be requested at no extra charge if window or door mounting is preferred.

Support your PTSA and recognize your student today! Go to the PTSA website.


Silver Diner

Restaurant Night on March 4th

Support Your Highlander Community While Dining In or Carrying Out

Thursday, March 4th, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Tysons Silver Diner

8101 Fletcher Street
McLean, VA 22102

20% of sales from dine-in, outdoor patio, and carryout/curbside orders (excludes online ordering) will be donated to our MHS PTSA.

Orders can be placed in-person or over the phone for pick up. Tell them you are supporting the "McLean HS PTSA.” 


PSAT

New Mock PSAT Test Offered
to MHS Students

The PTSA has partnered with C2 Education to provide MHS students virtual Mock PSAT Tests in March. 

Use this link to register for the following dates and times:

  • Saturday, March 6th at 9:30am
  • Saturday, March 6th at 1:00pm
  • Saturday, March 13th at 9:30am
  • Saturday, March 13th at 1:00pm

The fee is $20 and proceeds benefit the PTSA.

If you have any questions or need more information, contact C2 Education either by phone at: (703) 288-4400, text at: (571) 766-6042 or email at: mclean@c2educate.com


Walking

MHS Parent Connection
Walk in March

Come 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, March 7th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

Where:  McLean High School Track, Masks Required

Hosted by the PTSA Health and Wellness Committee


Volunteers Needed

MHS PTSA Needs You!

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, the PTSA needs you!

Please consider the following open positions:

Nominating Committee Member

Volunteer to help identify and recruit PTSA executive leaders for next school year. This is a short-term commitment, ending by early April or sooner (if we can quickly recruit for the open positions). 

President Elect

Serve the 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.

For more information and to view other open positions click here.


Thank you Teachers

 Highlander Shout-Outs to MHS Teachers and Staff

A Message from a Parent of a 9th Grader to Ms. Suchoski:

"Ms. Suchoski,

Our family would like to thank you for everything you have done this year to help [our daughter] be successful! Whenever I have reached out, you have responded enthusiastically. Your willingness to check in with [our daughter] on Mondays and Fridays to help her keep up with her work has been very helpful. I know that [our daughter] has felt supported. I have as well. Thank you!"

A Message from a 12th Grader to Mr. Cascio:

"Thanks to Mr. Cascio for teaching in an incredibly engaging and interesting way, and prioritizing thoughtful discussion over busywork!"

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Help us Continue These Shout-Outs
and Show Our Appreciation to
Highlander Teachers and Staff

Please submitting a shout-out using this form.

There is no deadline - send as many shout-outs as you like.

We will post them on a weekly basis in the eNews.


Sophomore Hangout

Sophomore Highlander Hangout

Come join fellow sophomore at the MHS track (Davidson Road entrance). There will be cornhole, footballs, soccer balls, spike ball, frisbees, and plenty of room to spread out and connect with your classmates! 

The hangout will take place Monday, March 8th from 12:30pm-1:30pm and 1:30pm-2:30pm. 

Masks and social distancing required. 

Register here and choose from two event times.


Webinar

Student-Athlete College Prep Live Webinar

On March 11th at 7:00pm, the PTSA is hosting a 45-minute live webinar on College Prep for Student-Athletes: NCAA Guide Review, presented by experts from C2 Education.

A link for the meeting will be sent an hour before. 


SAT and ACT

Upcoming Virtual Mock ACT and SAT Tests

EC Tutoring continues to offer virtual mock ACT and SAT tests to area students for $20 each. 

The upcoming dates are:

Mock SAT, Saturday, March 20th  https://conta.cc/2NrMuaS

Mock ACT, Saturday, March 27th https://conta.cc/3pkvRes

Mock SAT, Saturday, April 10th https://conta.cc/2Oy3fSb

Mock ACT, Saturday, April 24th https://conta.cc/3dqKs5A

Please remember to indicate that you are a MHS student on the registration form to ensure that the PTSA receives credit; the fees support our programs.


Multiple Ways to Support the PTSA

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!

Remember to enroll in rewards programs.

Amazon

Use this link to set up your AmazonSmile account.

cause

Help Our Cause: Details about the program here.

SIlver Diner

Silver Diner Eat Well, Do Well Program information available at: https://mcleanptsa.org/join-rewards-programs/


Youth Creativity Project

The Youth Creativity Project (YCP) is Looking for Student Volunteers - Earn Service Hours

YCP is a youth-led non-profit organization established in September 2020 by high-schoolers in the DMV area with a passion for art. It is dedicated to bringing youth and their families in healthcare facilities a sense of connection and healing by providing them with engaging art activities that foster creative thinking.

YCP is looking for student volunteers that can commit at least 2 hours each week (depending on role). For more information about this opportunity, visit their site


Share

Help SHARE Serve Our Community

SHARE of McLean is desperately in need of liquid laundry detergent and cooking oil.

Medium sized bottles of detergent (approximately 32 loads) and cooking oil (48 oz.) are ideal.

You can leave the detergent and oil at the MHS Front Entrance, between the glass doors, in a box marked “SHARE”. Please come during school hours to gain admittance. Donations can also be brought directly to Share’s volunteers between 8:30am – 12:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays at:

Share at McLean Baptist Church
1367 Chain Bridge Road 
McLean, VA 22101

You can also place them in the outdoor donation sheds at the church anytime. Just follow the walkway from the parking lot.

Click here for more information about SHARE.


Looking for McLean High School Gear?

The Athletic Boosters Club sells McLean HS spirit gear.

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

McLean High School Logo

Helpful Links


Attendance


Bell Schedule


Red/Silver Calendar


Office and Support Staff


Student Services


Student Activities

Special Education Resources


Virtual Back to School Night

Teacher Office Hours 

FCPS Return to School Site

 

fairtest.org - Resource to find out which colleges will be test optional next year.

 

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.