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)
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Fulfill Service Requirements
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.
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Support MHS PTSA
Local Restaurant Fundraiser
Honeygrow Tysons will donate 20% of your bill to the PTSA on Tuesday 10/18,10:30am - 9:30pm.
Location: 8399 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
Guidelines:
- In-store at the kiosk (enter Promo Code: GIVE127 at checkout)
- Honeygrow website (enter Promo Code: GIVE127 at checkout)
- Honeygrow Mobile App (enter Promo Code: GIVE127 at checkout)
DO NOT include 3rd-party delivery apps (Door Dash, Uber Eaters, etc).
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation
 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, October 7. Thank you in advance!
Friday's October Dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
October sign up Here
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October Testing Day Snacks
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
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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
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Wellness Days Begin October 6
Mark your calendar for our first Wellness Activity! On Wednesday, October 6, during lunchtime, the Health and Wellness Committee is inviting the PAL therapy dogs back to visit students and staff. Throughout the year, the Health and Wellness Committee will continue providing fun activities to help students relax, manage stress, and promote mental health. Questions? Please contact Health and Wellness Committee Chair, Massie Soltani hamidehsoltani@outlook.com.
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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.
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Volunteer Opportunity
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!
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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
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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
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Important Upcoming Dates
October 6 - After School Cake Decorating for St. Vincent Retirement Home
October 10 - Student Holiday/Indigenous Peoples' Day Cultural Observance
October 12 - PSAT (10th & 11th) /SAT Day (12th) - 2-Hour Early Release
October 13 - PTSA General Meeting
October 22 - Homecoming Dance
October 24 - Student Holiday/Diwali Religious Observance
October 28 - End of First Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
October 31 - Student Holiday
Helpful Links
Attendance Bell Schedule Red/Silver Calendar Office and Support Staff
Student Services Student Activities Special Education Resources
Teacher Office Hours Virtual Back to School Night
FCPS Return to School Site
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