PTSA General Membership Meeting
Mark your calendars for the PTSA's last general membership meeting of the school year!
- When: May 18th from 7pm to 8:15pm
- Where: McLean HS Cafeteria
PTSA Board Executive Committee Volunteers for
2023-2024 School Year
Becoming part of the PTSA volunteer team is a great opportunity to bring your experience and enthusiasm to the service of the community. It is about sharing, supporting, and building. PTSA works closely with the McLean HS Administration to make every child’s potential a reality. Our effectiveness depends greatly on the volunteers, their ideas, and their passion to make things better for our children. We invite you to nominate to the following roles:
- VP Programs
- VP Fundraising
Everyone is welcome! Please write to nominate@mcleanptsa.org or send a text message to 202 948 6920, to express your interest.
We also welcome your interest and help in various program committees such as Celebrate McLean, Reflections Art Competition, fundraising/membership co-chairs, communications eNews team, Gmail administration, social media support and other positions. Contact us at nominate@mcleanptsa.org to learn more about these positions.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Friday Breakfast Station
During the last weeks of school, show your appreciation to the teachers & staff of McLean High School by donating to the 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 and 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!
April Dates: 4/28
May Dates: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26
April Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ea4a822a7fec07-202304#/
May Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4ea4a822a7fec07-202305#/
In-Person Practice ACT 4/29
Registration Closes on Thursday, 4/27
The McLean PTSA and the school are bringing you an opportunity for an in-person ACT practice test on Saturday, April 29th at 8.30am. We are partnering with PrepMatters to administer the practice test and provide individualized results. Register here.
We are offering this in-person practice test as an opportunity for students who may want to take it to assess their readiness for ACT college admission test prior to taking an official one in-person, plan between taking SAT or ACT, or help improve their score. High School students interested at any grade level are welcome to register for the practice test.
Questions? Contact Savitha Sagar at programs@mcleanptsa.org.
All Night Grad Party (ANGP) for the Class of 2023
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When: June 6th from 11pm to 4am
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Where: McLean High School
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What: We are excited to bring 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. Tickets can be purchased here: https://mcleanptsa.org/angp2023-form/
Questions? Email programs@mcleanptsa.org
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Final Days to Order! Click HERE to Order Class of 2023 Graduation Yard Signs
Celebrate your senior's accomplishment with a Graduation Yard Sign! Each sign comes with a metal stand to push into the ground. Optional adhesive is available for window, door, or wall mounting, upon request. Signs are $35 each. We are accepting orders through April 30, 2023. Distribution dates will be released in the PTSA Newsletter.
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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.
This is a senior event. Every year we have parents of juniors and underclassmen help supervise and chaperon with this event and pay it forward. You can help in multiple ways to make this a memorable celebration for your students:
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Sponsor ANGP – Your family name or business name will be prominently displayed on the PTSA website, eNews, and social media.
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Donate gift cards for raffle and grand prizes – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054DA4AD2FA02-20231
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Volunteer to help plan the party – We need help with (1) reaching out to local businesses and families to sponsor the event and/or provide in-kind donations, and (2) promoting the event for increased participation. We welcome your time and/or ideas.
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Volunteer to chaperone on the day of the event (June 6th evening)
Sign up here to help with the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a054da4ad2fa02-20232?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=#/
For details or questions, contact Anita Peterson and Savitha Sagar at programs@mcleanptsa.org.
Health & Wellness Student Activities
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Therapy Dog Visit for Stress Less Week:
Thursday, April 27th
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2023 Baccalaureate Service
McLean High School Seniors, their families, and guests are invited to attend the 2023 Baccalaureate Service.
When: June 5th at 5pm
Where: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St, Falls Church, VA 22043
The Baccalaureate Service is a long-standing tradition for parents of graduating seniors at McLean High School to organize an interfaith graduation service for students and their families. Baccalaureate services date to the 1400s and mark the milestone of graduation with prayer and song. The service includes prayers and reflections from faith leaders in our area as well as from Class of 2023 students.
If you would like to serve on the Baccalaureate committee, or would like to participate as a speaker, prayer leader, and/or music performer, please contact Julie Smith at jds342000@gmail.com. To donate food, drink, decorations, time or funds to this time-honored tradition, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080548aaad29a57-2023#/
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.
School Year
PTSA Checklist
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
Health & Wellness Student Activities – Therapy dog visits (First Thursdays of the month)
Student Event – Proctored ACT practice test – April 29th
PTSA General Membership Meeting – May 18th at 7pm in the MHS Cafeteria
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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