MHS PTSA eNews, September 7, 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 email  president@mcleanptsa.org  to RSVP

• Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 7pm - 8pm
• Location: Lecture Hall, McLean High School
• Keynote Speaker: Ned Johnson, Test prep geek and Author of best selling books on parenting

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.

Bringing the Community Together for an

Evening of Fun & Entertainment

When: This Friday, September 9th from 4.00pm to 6.30pm

What: McLean High Open House & Community Celebration

Join the Community Celebration in the Football Practice Field! Learn about various student-run clubs and meet and greet your student’s teachers in the McLean High School. The Virtual Back to School program is online (watch it here).

There will be loads of entertainment from Talk of the Town activities, food trucks, and music by DJ. For more details, click here. Enjoy the fun with your family and friends!

Who: All families of McLean High and feeder schools are Invited & Welcome!

Where: Football Practice Field (behind the Baseball Field)

Good to Know: Cheer our Highlanders at the Varsity Football game with Madison starting at 7pm

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!

Art Competition: The Theme for the 2022-23 School Year is "Show Your Voice!"

For over 50 years, National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. 

Students can create theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, or visual arts.  

Additional details and instructions for submissions are upcoming. If interested or have questions, please contact Reflections Chair, Jayita Basak at reflections@mcleanptsa.org