MHS PTSA eNews, September 13, 2023

Join Us for PTSA General Meetings!

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students,

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming General Meetings. Mark your calendars for the following dates:

• 2023: September 20, November 9
• 2024: January 17, March 13, May 15

These meetings are a fantastic opportunity for us to come together, share ideas, and hear about updates on school initiatives. Your voice matters, and your presence can make a significant impact on our school's success.

Location and additional details will be shared closer to each meeting date. We can't wait to see you there!

Save the dates and be part of the conversation.

McLean Matters Calculators Drive 2023

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 calculators for our MHS Students-in-Need. Rising costs and higher demand have made school supplies donations scarce, particularly graphing calculators. 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 calculators for donation. Alternatively, Sign Up HERE to purchase a 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.

Items are needed by Friday, September 29.

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.

Free Webinar & Mock ACT Tests

(September/November)

The McLean PTSA is partnering with EC Tutoring to offer a free webinar and ACT practice tests. 

The webinar will be held on September 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm and focus on the Digital SAT vs ACT: Which Test is Best in a Test-Optional Environment? To register, click here. 

The mock ACT tests will be available to students on September 23, 2023 and November 18, 2023 at 9:00 am. The registration fee is $20 per test. To register, click here for September 23 and here for November 18.  

*** Please remember to identify yourself as a McLean High School student on the registration form to ensure that the PTSA receives credit; the fees support our programs.

After completing the mock ACT test, students will also be eligible to register for a free score report review. Click here to register for the review.

Questions? Email tests@mcleanptsa.org.

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 in September. Thank you in advance! 

Friday's September Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29

September sign up here

“Therapy Dogs Thursday” Begins 9/14

Contests

Reflections Art Competition: The Theme for the 2023-24 School Year is "I am Hopeful Because..."

For over 50 years, National PTA's Reflections  program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. 

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

Additional details and instructions for submissions are upcoming. If interested or have questions, please contact Reflections team at reflections@mcleanptsa.org.

Watch the video on call for entries.

Let someone else take care of dinner tonight!! McLean High School Band has partnered with Santini's in McLean for a dinner fundraiser to support this award-winning program.

• When: Tonight! Wednesday, September 13th, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Where: Santini's Deli, 1443 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101
• How to get credit: Mention "McLean Band Fundraiser"

Please remember, you need to tell Santini's before you pay (at the cashier, on the phone, or online) that the order is for "McLean Band Fundraiser". Thank you for your support!

Meet the Authors Book Launch Event 9/13

This meet the authors (Catherine McCarthy, Heather Tedesco and Jennifer Weaver) event takes place Wednesday, September 13th, at Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland St.). The Presentation and Q&A: 7:00 - 8:30pm with book signing immediately afterward. Books will be available for sale at the event from bookseller, Politics and Prose.

More info and registration for this FREE event can be found on the Safe Community Coalition website: https://mcleanscc.org.

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 as parent member here and/or as student here
• Make a Donation check if your company offers Corporate Matching
• Find McLean PTSA on Instagram, Facebook
• Volunteer with the PTSA! If you have any interest in volunteering, please email us at secretary@mcleanptsa.org