MHS PTSA eNews, September 28, 2022

Backpacks and Calculators Drive

Final Call: Deadline is this Friday, September 30

McLean High School has approximately 280 students, nearly 12% of the student body, who are at, or below, the poverty level. We are collecting donations of backpacks and calculators for our MHS Students-in-Need. Supply chain issues and high demand have made school supplies donations scarce. Many of our Students-in-Need are unable to obtain items from local charities that normally provide their back-to-school supplies.

Please click the Amazon Charity Wish List HERE to purchase backpacks, calculators, and school supplies for donation. Alternatively, Sign Up HERE to purchase a backpack or calculator for donation. If you choose to sign up to purchase an item at the store, you or your student can drop it off, or ship it to:

Jennifer Hill, McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA 22101

An example of a TI-84 can be viewed/purchased HERE, or HERE, or HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair Emma Blankenbaker at eblankenbaker@verizon.net.

NOTE: McLean High School PTSA is a 501(c)3 organization.

Birthday Cake Decorate

for St. Vincent Retirement Community

Calling Mclean High School students to volunteer after school on October 6th to decorate birthday cakes for Vincent Hall residents.  Masks and Gloves will be required and provided by the PTSA. All supplies will be provided by the Mclean HS PTSA. Questions: Please email president@mcleanptsa.org

Time: Thursday, October 6th, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Location: McLean HS Cafeteria

Restrictions: Must be healthy and have no been exposed to or had any symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 10 days.

Friday Breakfast Station

The PTSA organizes a weekly Friday Breakfast  Station during the year stocked with contributions by fellow McLean HS families. The Friday Breakfast Station is set up in the front office, and teachers & staff are grateful each week for your donations.  We still need donations for this Friday, September 30. Thank you in advance!

Friday's September Dates: 09/30  

The PTSA will organize snacks for the MHS Teachers/Staff proctoring the PSAT/SAT on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 during McLean HS's Testing Day. Let's express our thanks by donating snacks/candies to be set up in the front office so teachers/staff can pick up goodies with their packets. Please click on the link to contribute an item for Testing Day. Thank you in advance!

Testing Day sign up Here

Reflection Art Competition

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

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

Submission guidelines and entry forms can be found on Directions and Rules for Submission categories in English and Spanish. Please fill the form online and also submit a copy with your artwork by email. All submissions will be online – submissions are due by Friday, October 20th. If interested or have questions, please contact Reflections Chair, Jayita Basak at reflections@mcleanptsa.org

Watch the video on call for entries.

Mock SAT and ACT Tests

(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

October 15: 9:00am-1:00pm 

Mock ACT Test - Register

November 5: 9:00am-1:00pm 

Dear Highlander Families,

You are all cordially invited to attend the PTSA general meeting. Please email  president@mcleanptsa.org  to RSVP

• Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 7pm - 8pm
• Location: Lecture Hall, McLean High School
• Guest Speaker - TutorSmart (Website)

A One-Stop Shop for All your Kids’ Academic Needs with a Holistic Approach to tutoring and mentorship. GPA, AP, SAT/ACT scores, activities, service hours. Know what matters and prioritize to achieve the perfect balance through smart planning.

Replace Anxiety and Stress with focus and Success. Start early especially freshman and sophomore parents! Zoom out and see the bigger picture to plan ahead and quickly adapt to the new rigor of High School education to achieve the ultimate success defined by you and your child.

Class of 2023 All Night Graduation Party (ANGP)

We are looking for parent volunteers to serve on the steering committee and the party sub-committees to start the planning for the Class of 2023 ANGP. Email us at programs@mcleanptsa.org if you are interested.

It is a fun way for parents to help our graduating seniors make memories with their classmates with a variety of entertainment, games, great food, prizes, and more to send our seniors off with a big bang!

McLean Project for the Arts

Help spread the word about the opportunity for students to earn service hours by volunteering for MPAartfest 2022 (Website).

There are opportunities to volunteer on October 1st & 2nd. Any service hour verification requests should be sent to jshepard@mpaart.org. Click here to sign up.

McLean Crew Club

Learn to Row Program

McLean Crew Club's Learn to Row Program is an introductory program for students interested in learning to row with a dedicated MCC Coach. 

When: ​Thursday, September 29, 5-7 pm

​Where: Thompson Boat Center (TBC), 

2900 Virginia Ave NW, Washington DC 20037

Cost: $75

​Sign up for your session: Learn to Row Registration | McLean Crew Club

Yearbook & Senior Portrait

SAVE $7 – ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK BEFORE OCTOBER 1!

Yearbooks are available for sale in MySchoolBucks. Prices will go up on October 2, so order today and save!

SENIOR PORTRAITS – LAST CHANCE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IS NOW!

The Class of 2023 - it's time to schedule your senior portrait for the yearbook! You can schedule your senior portrait appointment Here. 

There is no sitting fee for yearbook portraits -- it is absolutely FREE! Students will receive proofs of their pictures and may order a variety of packages, if they wish. There is an additional sitting fee for those students who wish to be photographed in a variety of poses and outfits -- please see the website for more details. 

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 and 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