MHS PTSA eNews, Aug. 25, 2021

Dear McLean High School Families,

We are excited to welcome you to school and hope that you and your families had a safe, healthy, and rewarding summer! Whether you are a newcomer to the school or a returning member of the McLean High School community, the PTSA wants to welcome you to the finest high school in Fairfax County. 

The PTSA is here to offer our support to the outstanding Highlander administrators, faculty, and our amazing students. Our goal is to make sure that there is a strong school-community connection.

We invite you to join the PTSA for your child because increasing our membership, by even one, makes it possible to provide important educational resources, speak up on important issues, and create a stronger school community. There is no wrong or right way to be involved — anything you can give, whether it is time or money, will support your child's potential.

Thank you and welcome back,

• Sandra P. Buteau, President
• Sooa Kang Kwon, Secretary
• Sue Ellen Beggs, Treasurer
• Savitha Parvataneni Sagar, VP of Programs
• Olivia Ma, VP of Fundraising
• Fernando Sabio, VP of Communications

New School Year
PTSA Check List

Welcome to the new school year! Here are some quick links to get you started:

• Set up AtoZ Directory account
• Join our PTSA
              If are a returning family, please re-enroll
• Make a Donation
• Check if your company offers Corporate Matching
• Sign up for one of our Volunteer Opportunities
• Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
• Find McLean PTSA on Facebook and Twitter
• When shopping, link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to the PTSA

Thank you for helping us make a difference in our children’s lives and their futures!  

Mock SAT and ACT Tests
in September

EC Tutoring is offering a mock SAT and ACT tests in July. These tests are available to students at area schools for $20.

*** Please remember to indicate your status as an MHS student on the registration form to ensure that the PTSA receives credit; the fees support our programs.

Mock SAT Test - September 11th 9:00am-1:00pm Registration Form

Mock ACT Test - September 25th 9:00am-1:00pm Registration Form

A National Day of Service and Remembering

VolunteerFest, a countywide day of service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, to coincide with Patriot Day, a National Day of Service and Remembering.

Participating students will earn service-learning hours and support their community. Make it a family day of service! Events registered with Volunteer Fairfax include Invasive Species removal at Lemon Road ES, Outdoor Living Classroom clean up at Katherine Johnson MS, Getting our Garden Learning Spaces Back on Track at Centreville ES, Outdoor Learning Area clean up and tender loving care at Burke School, and Courtyard Beautification at Marshall Road ES. 

Sign up to volunteer at Volunteer Fairfax’s VolunteerFest 2021 to support these 5 FCPS Get2Green projects or other projects as part of the 9/11 Day of Service. 

Conservation Poster Contest

The Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Districts poster contest is open to K-12 students, and scouts are eligible to receive a patch for participating. This year’s theme is “Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities.” 

Learn more about the contest, eligibility, and how to submit a poster on Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District's poster contest webpage.

For more information, please visit this site.

The deadline is Friday, October 1, 2021. 

Schoology

Fairfax County Public Schools’ contract with Blackboard ended on June 30. Our new learning management system, Schoology, is a learning space that enhances face-to-face and distance learning through communication, collaboration, and personalized learning.  

Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized and it keeps the class connected.

Parent Accounts

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• Your child’s classes.
• Your child’s upcoming assignments.
• School, class, and group announcements.

To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Links for more information on how to login and use Schoology:

• Schoology Information
• Schoology Training - Recording

FCPS Parent Resource Center Workshops

The FCPS Parent Resource Center is offering workshops, information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.

For a list of upcoming September events click here. 

Support the 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 our rewards programs.