Senior Parent Coffee this Friday!
March 25th from 8.30am-9.30am
@ McLean High School Lecture Hall
Join us for a Senior Parent Coffee to learn about expectations for the remainder of the year for Seniors, and information on commencement, graduation ceremony, and the all-night graduation party.
You will get a chance to hear from the school’s Senior Class Administrator, Sean Rolon. He will be joined by Emily Geary, Systems of Support Advisor, and the Senior Class Sponsors, Cameron Keuning and Melissa Duluc.
You will have a chance to purchase yard signs and graduation party tickets. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited, please register here for the event.
Questions? Email us at programs@mcleanptsa.org
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 LAST WEEK TO ORDER
Your Graduate Yard Signs
Celebrate Your Senior’s Accomplishment
With a Graduation Yard Sign!
Signs come with a metal stand to push into the ground. Optional adhesive is available for window or door mounting.
Signs are $30 each and will be available for pick up at McLean High School in early April.
Signs can be personalized with your Senior’s First Name, on both sides, or ordered with the word GRADUATE, on both sides, in the name space.
Deadline to order is Friday, March 25.
All proceeds benefit this year's MHS Graduation Party.
Questions about your order? Contact mconners@mcleanptsa.org.
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Graduation Party tickets Coming soon!
Click here for more information.
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PTSA Volunteer Openings
YOUR PTSA NEEDS YOU and appreciates all that you do!
PTSA Board Nominations for
2022-2023
We Want to Hear From You!
The PTSA is always looking to have a diverse group of members from our broad community on the board.
Are you or anyone you know someone who would be great in a PTSA board position next year?
We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:
- President
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President-Elect, and
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VP Fundraising roles
Take a look at the openings and their related job descriptions.
The Nominating Committee is looking for volunteers leaders for our 2022-2023 PTSA Board, as well as chairs for committees, so contact them at nominate@mcleanptsa.org with names and referrals.
Thank you in advance for your volunteering!
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PTSA Sponsored Virtual Parent Event
Next Tuesday!
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When: March 29, 2022
Time: 7:00pm
Registration link (parents must register in advance to get a Zoom link and receive an email with the replay video).
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March Friday Breakfast
Station Sign-Up
Show our appreciation and treat our wonderful teachers and staff to some breakfast treats!
Help bring weekly Friday morning breakfast treats.
Sign up here for the week that best suits your schedule. Thank you!
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Baccalaureate Service
Volunteers Needed for
Class of 2022
Each year, McLean High School senior parents organize an interfaith Baccalaureate service of prayer and music for seniors and their families featuring representatives from local Christian, Jewish, and Muslim congregations.
Volunteers are needed to plan the Class of 2022 Service.
Details from past services are available to share.
Please email Elizabeth Hale at halefamilyva@gmail.com if interested.
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McLean Giant Community Bag Program
Fundraiser Continues!
The Giant on Chain Bridge Road has chosen McLean High School as the March recipient for their Community Bag Program Donations!
MHS will receive $1 for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold at the McLean Giant location only, during March.
For more information click here.
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General Membership Meeting
Our next PTSA General Meeting will take place on May 18th.
Details will be provided on our site soon.
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McLean High School Spring Testing Tips and Information
Click this link to review the presentation of Jennifer Beach, MHS Assessment Coach, the PTSA's Guest Speaker in last week's general meeting.
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Local Restaurant Fundraisers
Show Highlander Spirit and Support Your Community
While Dining In or Carrying Out
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Sweet Leaf Cafe is Today!
March 23rd, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
1359 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
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Silver Diner - Thursday, April 7th
5:00pm - 8:00pm
8101 Fletcher Street
McLean, VA 22102
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Mark Your Calendar
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McLean High School Orchestra Restaurant Fundraiser
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Support the McLean HS Orchestra on March 28th, with a delicious meal from Santini's New York Style Deli in McLean.
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm.
Click here for details.
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Spring Outdoor Yard Sale Vendor and Craft Fair
Langley HS is hosting a Community Outdoor Yard Sale & Craft Fair in its parking lot (6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean, 22101) from 8:00am to 2:00pm this Sunday, March 27.
More information is provided here.
MHS Student Services Book Talk -
The McLean Student Services Department is excited to announce that Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, the authors of the book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home will be speaking in person at McLean. Last fall, these authors spoke virtually to our Longfellow and McLean parents. The event was very popular and parents wanted a chance to ask the authors more questions!
Our in-person author talk will take place on Tuesday, April 12 at 7 PM in the McLean Lecture Hall. The authors will discuss how parents can engage in respectful and effective dialogue with their teens, discuss boundaries around technology, and improve communication. Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from the experts.
We invite all parents from McLean and Longfellow to attend! Purchasing the book is not required, but if parents do want to purchase they can do so at this link. Please fill out this form to register for the event. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!
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FREE Event Next April 26th!
Julie Lythcott-Haims, NYT Best-Selling Author of How to Raise an Adult Returns to McLean
In partnership with The Potomac School, the Safe Community Coalition is pleased to share with you details of an upcoming FREE event on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Temple Rodef Shalom.
Back by popular demand, former Stanford dean and New York Times best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims presents “Throw Out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids.”
This FREE program is open to all and the link can be found on our website http://mcleanscc.org/
Student Achievements
SO PROUD OF OUR MHS STUDENTS!
Cynthia Ma - Global Leaders of Fairfax County
McLean HS student Cynthia Ma participated in a Global Leaders of Fairfax County event last week. She joined the visit of EPA Administrator Michael Regan to Flint Hill ES.
Cynthia is one of only a handful of FCPS students who were invited to participate in this event. As part of the visit, Cynthia was able to ride on a new FCPS electric school bus and participate in a press briefing with Administrator Regan and Congressman Gerry Connolly.
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McLean Entrepreneurship Club Semifinalists
Congratulations to the team of McLean Juniors Zoe Li and Ben Woods (co-founders of McLean's Entrepreneurship Club), with TJ Junior Mules Bao, on becoming semifinalists in the Diamond Challenge 2022 Competition.
The team of three has been invited back to the University of Delaware for the final rounds of the International Diamond Challenge Summing this April.
We wish Zoe, Ben and Myles good luck!
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Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Students
Congratulations to both groups on outstanding performances at the VBODA District 12 State Assessment!
The Wind Ensemble received two "Superior" ratings and two "Excellent" ratings.
The Symphonic Band received "Superior" ratings from all four judges.
Congratulations to all!
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MHS Collection Drives this Month
Giving Back at McLean High School - PowerBars for Ukraine
Our students truly care about our school and the community.
This school year, our students have shown this care for others by holding a variety of collection drives.
Many McLean High School students have voiced their concern about the war in Ukraine. As a result, we have decided to collect PowerBars to send there. Please drop off your PowerBars in the marked boxes in the Main Office.
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McLean Girls' Leadership Committee is Hosting a
Menstrual Product Drive
Many women and girls have trouble affording food and necessities. GLC is asking community members to drop off extra packages of products like pads, tampons, and panty liners at McLean High School.
Full details on Instagram @mcleanglc.
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MHS Book Drive - March
In honor of National Reading Month, we will be hosting a book drive to donate books to elementary and middle schools in our pyramid.
Bins will be placed in the main office so be sure to drop off your gently used books!
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Stay in the Know!
Parent's Guide to College Admissions
The college admissions process was stressful enough before the pandemic, and now it is more confusing than ever.
Fiona Rees, Board Chair of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), shares her top tips for supporting your teen.
Listen now.
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McLean Day: Celebrating
Our Hometown
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - to 5:00pm
Location: Lewinsville Park
1659 Chain Bridge Road
Admission is free for patrons with carnival rides, gourmet food trucks, games, and other family-friendly activities.
Exhibitors can sign up online.
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National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
For more information check here.
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Support Your McLean High School PTSA
PTSA Funds Enhance Student Learning
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.
Student Contests, Programs,
Workshops, Selected Resources & Webinars
Grants & Contests
NWF Photo Contest
The National Wildlife Federation’s National Wildlife Photo Contest is accepting entries through March 27, 2022. Students between the ages of 13-17 may enter the Young Habitat Photographers category.
The entry fee is waived for students at registered Eco-Schools.
Learn more about NWF’s National Wildlife Photo Contest and how to get a fee waiver.
Audubon Society of Northern Virginia Youth Education Mini-Grant
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia’s (ASNV) mini-grant program supports teachers, schools, and non-profit organizations in educating youth about birds and the environment. ASNV is awarding three mini-grants of up to $500 each. All projects must include an educational component. Applications are due by Friday, April 1, 2022. Learn more and apply for the ASNV Youth Education Mini-Grant.
Urban Agriculture Work Group Garden Mini-Grant
The Fairfax Food Council Urban Ag Work Group (UAWG) will be awarding mini-grants up to $500 this spring to support school gardens, as well as invited community gardens. This grant can be put toward any materials or equipment that you need to create a thriving and sustainable garden. Only physical items that UAWG can purchase for your school are eligible. Strong preference is given to veggie gardens or pollinator gardens that are near veggie gardens.
Applications and a letter of support from a school administrator are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 1. Awards will be announced by May 6 and maybe partial. UAWG must purchase all items by June 10 and would prefer to do it sooner. Apply for the UAWG mini grant by Friday, April 1. The form is not accessible through FCPS Google accounts, so interested applicants will need to use a different account to apply. Contact the Fairfax Food Council’s Diane Charles if you have any questions.
NVSWCD College Scholarship
NVSWCD is offering a scholarship to one high school senior or college freshman pursuing a degree in conservation or a related field. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 1. Learn about and apply for the Future Conservation Leaders Scholarship.
One Water Art Contest
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) is joining regional water utilities to hold an art contest with the theme of protecting our source water. Fairfax Water and Fairfax County Wastewater Management are looking for local student artists in grades 9-12 to create visual media which captures the importance of our local water sources. The local winner will go on to the regional contest. The submission deadline is Friday, April 8. Learn more about the One Water Art Contest for high school students and submit your entry.
FCCPTA Scholarships
A great opportunity for the Seniors!
Each spring, FCCPTA awards (5) PTSA member students with $1,000 scholarships to assist in their pursuit of post-graduation learning. Scholarship Criteria:
- Be a current and verified member of your school PTSA.
- Attend an accredited trade school, college, or university during the following academic year.
- Be a current FCPS high school senior.
Apply here by April 15th to be considered for this scholarship.
For additional details visit FCCPTA Scholarship website. Contact mclean@fccpta.org with any questions.
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Outstanding Character Award for Teenagers
The McLean Citizens Association is again sponsoring Teen Character Awards to recognize teens of exceptional ethical and compassionate character. Teens who have, on their own and without compensation or formal recognition, cared for elderly relatives or younger siblings, or who have helped out in the neighborhood or community (defined as the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area), deserve to be recognized not only for themselves but as an example to others.
The award is not a competition. All teens whose nominations indicate they meet the criteria will receive an award. The McLean Citizens Association Education and Youth Committee will review nominations to determine compliance with the criteria. The criteria are listed in the description of the award.
A nomination application is available in the following: Application - Outstanding Character Award for Teenagers.
The award consists of a certificate that will be presented on the stage at McLean Day on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 3:00pm. Names of award winners will be provided to local newspapers to highlight recognition of the teens' achievements.
Nominations must be submitted via email to the McLean Citizens Association no later than Friday, April 22, 2022.
For further information email Jim Beggs, MCA Education & Youth Committee Chair, at e-y_committee@mcleancitizens.org.
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Scholarship Information
You can access here a comprehensive list of scholarships for high school students to help pay for school their freshman year of college and beyond.
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Competitions and Contests that Boost Your
Admission Prospects
A list of 70 academic competitions and contests selected by the College Transitions.
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Parents and Students, Did You Know?
School Safety & Threat Assessment
Parents and Students: View training modules on threat assessment and learn about FCPS' anonymous Tip Line
Fairfax County Public Schools has a well-established policy and protocol for responding to threats of violence in our schools. We have collaborated with the Youth Violence Project of the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education as part of our efforts to educate parents and students on how to help reduce threats and increase safety in our schools.
We invite parents and students (12 and older) to view the training modules on threat assessment here. These brief modules will help you understand the threat assessment process used in our schools and how it can help prevent violence.
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Substance Abuse Prevention Support at McLean High School McLean High School has a Full-Time Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Kelly Rankin serves as a resource for students and parents interested in finding out more information on substance use or discussing concerns of use and addiction.
If you need more information, take a look at this flyer.
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Calendar Reminders |
March 23 - Sweet Leaf Restaurant Fundraiser
March 29 - Virtual Parent Program
March 31 - End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
April 1 - Student Holiday
April 4-8 - Spring Break
April 7 - Silver Diner Restaurant Fundraiser
April 23 - Mock SAT
June 1 - Graduation at 2:30pm
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 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 events click here.
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Guidelines for School Visitors, Volunteers and Guests
FCPS asks guests to follow a few guidelines to help keep our schools safe and healthy. If you are visiting, please review the health and safety guidelines for visitors in advance to prepare.
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Multilingual Parent Podcast
Listen and subscribe to an FCPS multilingual family podcast to hear timely, important information related to school news. The podcasts are produced in conjunction with the Office for English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Services and the Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement.
Listen and subscribe: https://www.fcps.edu/blog/multilingual-family-podcast-arabic-korean-spanish
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