McLean Families: There’s Still Time! Easy Online Donations To Support MHS Students In Need
There’s Still Time! – Easy Online Donations
Thank you to the parents that signed up to donate gift cards to support the 280 MHS families in need. We need only 85 gift cards for $25 and $50. You do not need to leave your house to purchase and deliver gift cards to Jen Hill at McLean High School! Simply go online to purchase “plastic” or “E-gift” cards to be mailed directly to her at MHS. The deadline for Gift Cards is TODAY, but they will still go to good use to support the MHS families in need, even if they don’t arrive until later this week or next week.
Your donation makes an immediate impact on our families in need, so please consider donating gift cards for $25 or $50. You can donate one, two, or multiple gift cards.
STEP 1: Click HERE to sign-up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards, then
STEP 2: Go online to SAFEWAY, TARGET, or WALMART and purchase “plastic” or “E-gift” cards to be mailed directly to Jennifer Hill:
c/o Jennifer Hill
McLean High School
1633 Davidson Road
McLean VA 22101
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount on the gift card(s) when you mail/drop-off your cards.
We are grateful for your generosity and charitable donation.
With much gratitude,
The McLean Matters Committee
eblankenbaker@verizon.net
Stocking Decorating for Second Story Kids and Teens on December 8
Official White House Ornament Fundraiser
The McLean PTSA is once again offering the Official 2022 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser again. This year's ornament honors President Richard Nixon. The Nixon's were the first to introduce a gingerbread house into the White House as Christmas decoration. So we made the White House in gingerbread. It shows the north and south portico's and has Pat Nixon's gingerbread recipe on the inside. Also if you scratch the front cover of the booklet it smells like gingerbread. Very cool! Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!
Plus, your purchase supports the Grad Party for Class of 2023.
Ornaments can be ordered here https://mcleanptsa.org/white-house-ornament-fundraiser/ until December 9th. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school front office. We will update with the dates and timings for pickup.
The McLean PTSA/ANGP needs volunteers for the White Ornament Fundraiser sales. Sign up HERE for 1-2 hour shifts at Saturday's Holiday Bazaar and before/after school the week of December 12th.
Questions – Email ANGP Chair at angp@mcleanptsa.org
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MHS Highlander Holiday Bazaar December 10th
Come out for the McLean High School Highlander Holiday Bazaar this Saturday December 10th 10am-3pm. Let the MHS Orchestra serenade your shopping experience with more than 100 vendors - there will be something for everyone on your list!! Be sure to grab something to eat with special bites from the Bayou Bakery, baked goods and beverages to keep you fueled while you visit all of the craftspeople in the gym and cafeteria.
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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. Please click on the link to donate a breakfast item from the sign up list this month. Thank you in advance!
Friday's December Dates: 12/9, 12/16
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Student Program
SPIRIT Day Information and Registration for Seniors
When: December 12, 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: McLean Community Center
McLean HS is offering The United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) School - SPIRIT Program to interested seniors on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the McLean Community Center. This is a full-day field trip for students who sign up for the event. The PTSA is sponsoring the event and will provide lunch for all participants. Students will hear from the Keynote speaker, Raj Parekh, the First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
This event is open to Seniors as an opt-in for the first 150 students interested in attending and trying to make a difference at McLean. Members of the FBI, DOJ personnel, GMU mediation graduate students, and members of other community organizations will engage students and school personnel in identifying issues impacting McLean High School and develop and implement solutions to resolve those issues.
The program is student-driven and helps students develop problem solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization, decision-making, and solution development. As a result, students take a leadership role in addressing conflicts in their schools and build the skills and capacity to dissuade future conflicts.
Requests for parents:
- Volunteer to help on December 12th. We need parents to help with morning registration, assist with lunches, and chaperone dismissal. Please sign-up here. Questions? Email Julie Smith and Savitha Sagar at programs@mcleanptsa.org
- Encourage students to participate, please fill out the form. Questions? Contact Jeff Barham, Assistant Principal at jbarham@fcps.edu.
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Congratulations to Outstanding Award Winners!
Please join us in congratulating our 2022-2023 winners!
Outstanding New Teacher: Raquel Friedman Arnillas
Outstanding Professional Employee:Ashley Lowry
Outstanding Operational Employee:Janea Weber
Outstanding Teacher: Deidra Denson
Outstanding Leader: Greg Miller (not pictured)
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
2022-2023 School Year
December 8 - Religious Observance - Bodhi Day
December 10 - MHS Highlander Holiday Bazaar
December 12 - School- Spirit Program for seniors
December 19 - January 2 - Winter Vacation - School offices will be closed
January 6 - Religious Observance - Three Kings Day/Ephiphany
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday - Schools&Offices will be closed
January 19 - Religious Observance - Orthodox Ephiphany
January 26 - Student Holiday - Staff Development Day
January 27 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
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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