MHS PTSA eNews, August 31, 2022

Dear Highlander Families,

Hope all of you had a great first week of school. You are all cordially invited to attend the first PTSA general meeting. Please Click Here to RSVP.

• Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 7pm - 8pm
• Location: Lecture Hall, McLean High School

About our Keynote Speaker:

Anxious While Testing?!

Thinking is not like a light switch. Performance is not simply about skills and knowledge. In this talk with Ned Johnson, test prep geek at PrepMatters and co-author of Conquering the SAT, The Self-Driven Child, and What Do You Say?, learn the neuroscience and psychology that explains why bright, academic students often stumble under the pressure of school and standardized tests. Most importantly, Ned will share how parents can help and what students can do before and during those high-stress moments.

Join us for a community celebration to kick off the new school year. Students will have unique opportunity to know at first hand all the different clubs active at school and join those that match their interests or passions. Parents are invited to join us on the practice football field for the celebration and will have the opportunity to meet their child's teachers in an open house format in the school building. The PTSA is sponsoring the Talk of the Talk entertainment and DJ, and prepared food trucks and fun for all age groups. Even more, PTSA representatives will be happy to share opinions and hear about ideas, initiatives, concerns and more. It is a wonderful summer day to share in community and chat. See you there!

New School Year
PTSA Checklist

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

• Visit our Website and subscribe to eNews 
• Join our PTSA (AtoZ Directory Account) (If a returning family, please verify your information)
• Make a Donation check if your company offers Corporate Matching
• Find McLean PTSA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• When Shopping, link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to the PTSA

Mock SAT and ACT Tests

(September/October/November)

The McLean PTSA & EC Tutoring are partnering to offer the SAT and ACT practice tests. These tests are available to students at area schools for $20.

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

Mock SAT Test - Register

September 10 & October 15: 9:00am-1:00pm 

Mock ACT Test - Register

September 17 & November 5: 9:00am-1:00pm 

Friday Breakfast Station Sign-Up

September 9, 16, 23, 30th

The PTSA organizes a weekly Friday Breakfast Station, and it is set up in the front office and teachers & staff are grateful each week for your donations. Let's show our appreciation and sign-up here for the week that best suits your schedule in September. 

Thank you!

Students Mentoring Students

Help spread the word about the opportunity for students to earn service hours by becoming mentors for the HumScouts Program.

The Humanitas4All (HumScouts) - After School Program is an online program dedicated to helping elementary and middle school students stay on track with learning during the school term. The goal of this program is to provide homework help, fun activities, positive character development, and support to young students and their families.

The HumScout after-school sessions are offered to students in grades K to 7th grade and will take place after school via Google Meet. Students will be paired with mentors from Thomas Jefferson and Mclean High School.

Students can sign up here to volunteer at and they will be contacted with more specific information.

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