Please welcome Jenny York as our newest assistant principal! Ms. York comes to us from Arlington County Public Schools where she served as a Student Support Coordinator. In this position she supported four high schools in the eligibility process, monitored timelines, and ensured compliance to special education law. Prior to working in Arlington County, she worked at George Mason High School as the Special Education Department Chair. Ms. York began her career as an elementary teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. She has connections to our community through the swimming world. She worked training lifeguards and staff as well as coached at Chesterbrook Swim and Tennis Club for 15 years.

Ms. York received her B.A. in History from the University of Iowa, her M. Ed. in Secondary Education from Marymount University, and her Special Education Certification and M. Ed. in Administration from the University of Virginia. Ms. York will supervise Science, Health & PE, ESOL, and the Junior Class. Please welcome Ms. York to McLean High School!

Ms. York’s first day will be September 8.

October 13 Grades 9-12 Information

Grade 9

Grade 9 students will receive asynchronous virtual learning. More information to follow about the lessons the students will be provided.

Grade 10-11

Grade 10-11 students will be participating in the PSAT/NMSQT.

Grade 12

Grade 12 students who returned an intent to participate form will take the SAT exam; October 13 will be an unscheduled day for grade 12 students who are not testing, unless the student chooses to engage in another approved activity, such as civic engagement or college visits.

Transportation will be provided for all students who are testing.

All

All high schools and secondary schools, and will operate on a 2-hour early release schedule to provide professional development for staff and/or to allow teacher-directed time for collaborative team meetings, lesson planning activities, etc.

High school academy courses will not be held on October 13, and shuttles are canceled.

PSAT/SAT October 13

Seniors

Any senior can take the SAT on Oct 13, free of charge. Seniors who want to take the School Day SAT on October 13^th must complete the intent form by Sept 8^th at https://tinyurl.com/McLeanSAT2021 (using their school Google account). If they do not complete the intent form by Sept 8^th, they cannot test on Oct 13^th. Senior parents received an e-Notify message about opting in, and the link has been posted on the Class of 2022 Schoology group.

Juniors and Sophomores:

The PSAT is being given to all 10^th and 11^th graders free of charge. They don’t need to sign up, but their parents can opt them out of it.

Testing Center Information

Students can make an appointment for the Testing Center in one of three ways:

Online, by using this link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/McLeanHSTestingCenter@fcps.edu/bookings/

By emailing Mrs. Bruins at elbruins@fcps.edu

Or in person in Room 135 (weekdays 8:15-2:45 only)

Celebrate McLean

Join us on September 17th for Celebrate McLean!! We are inviting all of our elementary, middle and high school students and families to come together for an evening of fun and entertainment.

From 4:30-6:30pm at our Football Practice Field (behind the baseball field) we will have carnival style events, food trucks and booths from our High School Clubs and local Elementary schools.

That evening our Varsity Football team will be hosting Fairfax HS at 7pm, and we hope that you will stop by the game after Celebrate McLean to come cheer on our football players, cheerleaders, dancers and award winning band!

Calendar Reminder: Labor Day Holiday, Rosh Hashanah

Please make a note of these upcoming important calendar dates. Friday, September 3, and Monday, September 6, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.

Tuesday, September 7, is a religious and cultural observance day for Rosh Hashanah, the start of the two-day celebration of the Jewish New Year. The FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar ensures students do not have to make choices between honoring their cultural or religious beliefs and missing tests or school activities. Tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events cannot be scheduled on any religious and cultural observances. Tests and quizzes will be given prior to any of the 15 days, so that students will not be expected to study on these days.

Recognition

The Journalism Education Association just announced that Lindsay Benedict has been recognized as the Special Recognition Broadcast Adviser!

Weekly Reminders

Partners in Safe Teen Driving

All students enrolled in classroom driver education must attend a 90-minute Partners in Safe Teen Driving (PSTD) presentation. The 90-minute presentation is connected to classroom instruction and must be completed in addition to successful completion of classroom instruction in order for a student to receive a DEC-District 8 (pink) card.

The 90-minute PSTD presentation will be offered once per quarter throughout the school year at each high school. McLean High School’s dates for the 2021-2022 calendar year are as follows:

October 4

November 8

February 7

April 18

All seminars will be held from 6:30-8:00 PM. Please arrive early. Attendees who arrive late will not be allowed entry and will not earn credit for attending. Students and a minimum of one of their parent/guardian(s) must attend a presentation during the calendar year in which the student is enrolled in 10th grade Health and PE. While it is recommended that the PSTD seminar requirement be satisfied during the quarter in which the student is taking classroom driver education, students are welcome to attend any quarter. Important: Students who successfully complete their classroom driver education quarter but have not satisfied the PSTD requirement will have earned an incomplete for the class grade until the requirement is met.

This program is available to FCPS students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education at no charge. Students who are completing classroom instruction through a commercial driving school, are home schooled, are enrolled in another school division, or are FCPS students in grade 11 or 12 must register to attend the 90-minute PSTD seminar. A $30 fee applies, and registration is available through FCPS Adult and Community Education (aceclasses.fcps.edu). Students enrolled in grade 10 health and physical education do not have to register.

McLean HS Tech Support for Students

If you are experiencing issues with your FCPS issued laptop, please use the link below to enter your information. The tech support team will then get back to you as soon as possible.

We will continue to support students remotely as much as possible. If a computer has been identified as needing hands-on repair, we will schedule an appointment for you to come to the school to exchange it.

Description: This form should be filled out by a student if they are experiencing issues with their FCPSOn laptop.

Please click on the link below to access the Tech Support Request Form.

Parent/Student Support Portal Link:

https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

Social-Emotional Support Information

Mental Health and Wellness Support Services and Resources

McLean’s Clinical Staff are available to consult with parents and students regarding mental health related concerns and behaviors. They are also able to provide community resources as needed. Please see their contact information below:

Carol Ann Forrest, School Psychologist, CMForrest@fcps.edu

Beverly Parker-Lewis, School Psychologist, baparkerlewi@fcps.edu

Marly Jerome-Featherson, School Social Worker, mjeromefeath@fcps.edu

For more Mental Health and Wellness Information, please check out these Student Wellness Resources, FCPS’s Healthy Minds Blog and the FCPS’s Parent Resource Center.

Emergency Resources

Crisis Link Regional Hotline 703-527-4077

Crisis Text Text NEEDHELP to 85511

Dominion Hospital Emergency 703-536-2000

INOVA Emergency 703-289-7560

Merrifield Center Emergency 703-573-5979 TTY dial 711

Life Threatening 911

FCPS Cares

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My School Bucks

Learn more about this online payment portal for many school fees. Parents can set up an account which they link their student(s) to so there is one account per family. Course fees, lunch funds, some ticket events can be taken care of online. MySchoolBucks eliminates the need for students to carry cash to school and for multiple checks to be written. Learn more and sign up at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home

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