April 28, 2021
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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Important Upcoming Dates
April 30 - 2021 Congressional Art Competition Deadline
April 30 - Deadline to Purchase Senior Class Picture
May 1 - Mock SAT - Registration Required
May 2 - MHS Parent Connection Walk
May 3-7 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - MHS Restaurant Night Fundraiser
May 15 - MHS Prom
May 25 - Virginia Department of Education Informational Session
May 31 - Memorial Day - School Closed
June 1 - Graduation - 7:00pm - Jiffy Lube Live - Tickets Required
June 2 - Class of 2021 Graduation Party
June 11 - Last Day of School
Upcoming Virtual Mock SAT Test
EC Tutoring will offer a virtual mock SAT test on Saturday, May 1st to area students for $20 each. This is the last one of the school year. To register, use this link and remember to indicate that you are an MHS student on the registration form to ensure that the PTSA receives credit - the fees support our programs.
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Final MHS Parent Connection
Walk of the Year
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, May 2nd, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: McLean High School Track, Masks Required
Hosted by the PTSA Health and Wellness Committee
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Restaurant Night in May
Show Highlander Spirit and Support Your Community While Dining In or Carrying Out
Thursday, May 6th, 5:00-8:00pm
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.”
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The MHS PTSA Needs You...
To Volunteer for the
Class of 2021 Graduation Party, Pandemic Style!
The MHS PTSA is planning to host a Graduation Party for our fabulous senior Class of 2021! We hope to host the party on the evening of Wednesday, June 2nd, if we can find enough volunteers to pull it together.
- We need Parent Volunteers to help us plan activities to make this special event happen.
- We will also need Parent Volunteers on the day of the event to help se tup, clean up, and chaperone.
In past years parents of non-seniors (Junior Parents especially) help out to "pay it forward". We cannot host this event without our community and volunteers! Let's make this unprecedented year end on a high note for our McAwesome Seniors!!
If you are able to help, please contact Mara Conners and Monika Sibert at GraduationParty@mcleanptsa.org TODAY!
Thank you in advance for helping make the event a success!
Cheers to the Class of 2021!
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Volunteer as a Prom Chaperone
Our juniors and seniors are going to have a prom this year on Saturday, May 15th, on school grounds.
After more than a year of pandemic restrictions, our Highlanders deserve a fun night of laughs and dancing. Parents helpers are needed to make this night a success!
Please email Elizabeth Hale if you can help with decorations and planning, Halefamilyva@gmail.com.
Please sign up to chaperone during one of three shifts using this link.
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MHS PTSA Needs You!
The McLean PTSA is an all-volunteer organization. Whether you have the time and energy to chair a committee or if you prefer to volunteer an hour at an occasional event, the PTSA needs you!
Please consider the following open positions:
President
Serve our Highlander community by creating a vision and leading the execution of the priorities to enrich students and empower the families.
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.
For more information and to view other open positions click here.
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This Week's
Highlander Shout-Out to MHS Teachers and Staff
A Message from a 12th Grader to Mr. Dwyer:
Kudos to Mr. Dwyer for continuing to hold his standards high, for keeping his students engaged (even online), for his great explanations of challenging concepts, and for keeping it fun. You are excellent at what you do, Mr. Dwyer. Thank you!!
A Message from a 9th Grader to Mr. Miller:
Thank you for your leadership in supporting students through sports and activities. The importance of your job, especially during this time, is hard to put in words. THANK YOU for prioritizing the social, emotional health of our Highlanders.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is Next Week
(May 3rd-7th)
Send a Shout-Out and Show Your Appreciation to
Highlander Teachers and Staff
Please submit a shout-out online using this form.
We will post them throughout the month of May in the eNews.
Send gifts and note cards to your teacher.
This is a special week to shower your teacher with gifts, gift cards, or thank you notes. You can leave these at the front desk addressed to your favorite teacher. Make them feel special!
Few Remaining Class of 2021 Graduation Yard Signs Are Available for Purchase
We have a few extra graduation signs that have the word GRADUATE in the name space that are available for purchase using the link below. The deadline for personalizing a sign has already passed. Supply is limited and these GRADUATE signs will be sold on a first come first served basis.
Optional adhesive is available for window or door mounting.
Signs are $25 each and will be delivered to your yard by PTSA volunteers.
For more information, click on this link.
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1/2 Price 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?
Purchase a Student Recognition Sign!
The cost of signs has been reduced to $12.50 while supplies last! The sign is personalized with the student’s class year, and will be delivered directly to your home when ready. It also comes 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.
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Looking for a Special Gift for Your 2021 Graduate?
The MHS Athletic Boosters has just the thing for you!
Buy a brick today and we will place it at our Stadium Field entrance by the Baseball Stands or the Softball Walkway.
You can personalize it any way you like. It is not just for graduates you can get one for any student, teacher, coach, or alumni for a tax-deductible gift of $100. To make an even bigger impression, give $175 and get a 2nd brick (a replica to display on shelf or desk) sent directly to the person you are honoring.
Any questions about the Brick Fundraiser, please contact Natalie Legg at natlegg@me.com.
Get the gift that will be at McLean High School forever here.
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Junior Parent Coffee Hour Recording Available
Last Friday the PTSA hosted a morning coffee hour with Sean Rolon, Junior Class Administrator, Laura Venos, MHS College and Career Specialist, and Kathleen Otal, MHS School counselor. they provided relevant information for the MHS Junior Class, including the end of year calendar and information on the application process for colleges.
In case you missed it, the recording can be found on this link.
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2021 Class Picture
The 2021 version of a MHS Graduating Class picture is available for sale.
Last November 2020, seniors were invited to school to pick up their class T-shirt and have their picture taken. These photos have been put together in a composite photo.
If you would like to order a copy of the senior panoramic composite photo, please visit mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID # MJ810331T0.
Photos are $18 and all orders must be received by April 30th.
Photos will be distributed when seniors pick up their caps and gowns for graduation.
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Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative (VMPI) Informational Sessions
The Virginia Department of Education is organizing a series of one-hour VMPI community informational sessions during the next several months to provide parents and community members an opportunity to learn more about the initiative.
The Initiative supports the Profile of a Virginia Graduate by redefining mathematics pathways to strengthen the alignment between K-12 and higher education mathematics while ensuring that students are better prepared for college and career success.
Sessions will be live streamed on YouTube here at 6:30pm on the following dates:
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Tuesday, May 25th - Advanced Pathways in Grades 11 - 12
The session recordings will be posted on this Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) webpage. Submit questions or comments using this form or via email to vdoe.mathematics@doe.virginia.gov.
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2021 Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district.
Students submit entries to their representative’s office, and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.
To review the rules and participate in the competition, visit here.
Submissions are due April 30th.
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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.
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Want to Support PTSA?
Your contribution translates directly into academic enhancements, virtual programs, improved technology, and courtyard and facilities renovations. Click here to donate.
Remember to enroll in rewards programs.
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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.
More information about bringing donations directly to SHARE is on our MHS PTSA website. Click here for more information about SHARE.
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Helpful Links
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.
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