May 5, 2021
Your Source for News about the Highlander Community
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Important Upcoming Dates
May 6 - MHS Fundraiser at Tysons Silver Diner
May 15 - MHS Junior-Senior Prom
May 20 - MHS Fundraiser at Pie-tanza
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
This Week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
We want to take this opportunity to thank our awesome teachers for their flexibility, resilience, and support throughout this challenging school year. They are our Highlander Nation Heroes!
You can still show your appreciation by sending gifts and thank you cards, address them to the teacher and leave them at the school front desk.
With Appreciation and Gratitude,
McLean High School PTSA
Restaurant Nights 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.”
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 mention that you are supporting the "McLean HS PTSA.”
Thursday, May 20th, 11:30am - 9:00pm
Pie-tanza
Lee Harrison Shopping Center
2503 North Harrison Street
Arlington, VA 22207
15% of sales will be donated to McLean HS PTSA. Show the flyer or tell the cashier you are supporting the McLean High School.
Thank you for your generous support!
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The MHS PTSA Needs You!
Please Volunteer!
This school year was unprecedented, yet we found ways to help our students and families stay connected virtually and we made improvements that benefited our Highlander community. We thank our PTSA parent volunteers for their accomplishments this year. As the class of 2021 graduates, we will be saying goodbye to some of the volunteers who are parents of our senior class. We are currently filling positions for the upcoming school year (2021-22). We need you to step in, help, and continue the awesome work that the PTSA has done; it’s a meaningful way to stay engaged with the school!
Remember, MHS PTSA is a volunteer run organization and it cannot continue without your help. Please consider joining the PTSA Board for the upcoming school year.
You can find volunteer positions here. Submit your interest to the nominating committee at nominate@mcleanptsa.org.
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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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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 set up, 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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This Week's
Highlander Shout-Out to MHS Teachers and Staff
A Message from a 12th Grader to Mr. Larkin:
"Hey Mr. Larkin! I just wanted to give you a shout out cause I know how difficult this year has been but even with everything you’ve really helped sports psych club to really become something special, couldn’t have done it without you!"
A Message from a Teacher to MHS Custodians:
"I love our custodians at McLean!! They do a great job keeping our school looking great! They are all very helpful and friendly and always keep a positive attitude while working. My suggestion would be to thank them often with a smile and a good word or deed!"
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🚨Giveaway Alert🚨 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
To show their appreciation for wonderful teachers, F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical is giving away a set of Diamond Club Washington National tickets (4) to three awesome teachers!
Tag your favorite teacher in their page's Facebook comments and make sure you check their Facebook messages on Friday, May 7th to find out if they are a winner!
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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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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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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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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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