MHS PTSA eNews, March 8, 2023

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 03/08/2023 10:00 AM EST

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

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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! 

March Dates: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

Health & Wellness Student Activities

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Therapy Dog visits:

March 9 Dogs expected: Caspian (Digory’s younger brother) the Leonberger, Raven the border collie, Livius The Husky, Daisy the Labrador retriever, and Sydney the Australian shepherd. 

Future dates: April 27, May 11, June 1

Junior Trivia Night

Parent Volunteers Needed

What: Junior Parent Trivia Night

When: March 9, 2023 (Thursday) from 6pm - 9pm

Where: McLean High School

 

McLean High School is hosting the annual Junior Trivia Night on March 9, 2023 from 6pm to 9pm. We need your help to make this event a success. You can signup here and help check answers for the groups, sell snacks or donate prizes for the first, second, and third place winners. Thanks for your help!

Questions? Email programs@mcleanptsa.org

Sign Up Link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-junior

Junior Trivia Night
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$1,000 BOM Scholarship

Brigade of Mercy Scholarships: $1000 scholarships for gifted students planning to attend college in the fall of 2023.

Click here for more info.

 

PTSA Volunteer Opportunities

eNews Co-Chair and Members

Responsible for sending weekly PTSA e-newsletter. Share relevant information, promote events and enhance parent engagement.  Proofreading skills are a plus.

eNews Proofreader: Review draft of e-newsletter to test links, catch typos, and verify consistency with format standard.

eNews Publisher: Use GovDelivery tool to enter prepared content, images, links and .pdfs provided. Follow committee developed format standards. Send a test version to the proofreaders and incorporate changes. Schedule final version in the tool for publishing at 10:00am on Wednesdays.

Training will be provided and you will be working in a team who will help and support, as needed. You can signup for just a month or longer depending on your schedule. Email us at enews@mcleanptsa.org if you are interested.

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All Night Grad Party (ANGP) for the Class of 2023

  • When: June 6th from 11pm to June 7th 4am
  • Where: McLean High School
  • What: We are excited to be bringing back the All-Night celebration for the Class of 2023! It will be filled with entertainment, games, hypnotist show, DJ/music, food, and much more to celebrate the graduating Seniors. Encourage your students to attend ANGP and celebrate with their friends.
  • Note: Tickets will be on sale soon! Stay tuned for more information on how to order a Graduate Yard Sign for your Senior.

ANGP Team Needs YOUR Help!


We are all parent volunteers planning a celebration for the Class of 2023! We need your help to make this happen. You can help in multiple ways to make this a memorable celebration for your students:

  • Sponsor ANGP – contact Anita Peterson and Savitha Sagarat  angp@mcleanptsa.org
  • Donate gift cards for raffle – contact Anita Peterson and Savitha Sagar at angp@mcleanptsa.org 
  • Donate fun prizes for raffle – contact Anita Peterson and Savitha Sagar at angp@mcleanptsa.org

Volunteer to Help With the Party

  • Volunteer to help plan the party prior to June 1st – contact Anita Peterson at angp@mcleanptsa.org
  • Volunteer to help on the day of the event (June 1st evening) – This is a Seniors only event. Every year we have parents of Juniors and  underclassmen help supervise and chaperon with this event and pay it forward. Please contact Savitha Sagar at angp@mcleanptsa.org

Questions? Email programs@mcleanptsa.org
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School Year
PTSA Checklist

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

Important Upcoming Dates

2022-2023 School Year

Health & Wellness student activities – Therapy Dog visits (First Thursdays of the month)

Parent Event – “Helping Your Kids Build a Life They Want” by Authors, Dr.
William Stixrud & Ned Johnson –March 30th

Student Event – Proctored ACT mock test – April 29th

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