McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Continues!
McLean High School has approximately 230 students who are at, or below, the poverty level. Some are homeless. If you would like to contribute to this important community effort to support our MHS Students-in-Need, please click HERE to Sign-Up to donate $25 or $50 gift cards to Safeway, Target, or Walmart. All donations go directly to McLean High School families to assist them over the winter holiday.
There are three ways you can purchase Gift Cards:
- Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
- Go online to Safeway Gift Cards, Target Gift Cards, or Walmart Gift Cards and purchase “plastic gift card(s)” to mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill.
- Go online to Safeway eGift Cards, Target eGift Cards, or Walmart eGift Cards and purchase “electronic gift card(s)”, print out the paper copy, and mail/drop off to Jennifer Hill.
Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:
c/o Jennifer Hill
McLean High School
1633 Davidson Road
McLean VA 22101
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please indicate the $ amount of the gift card(s) on the card or envelope when you mail/drop them off.
Gift cards are needed by Friday, December 1st.
Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!
If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair Emma Blankenbaker at eblankenbaker@verizon.net.
MHS Highlander Holiday Bazaar
Come out for the McLean High School Highlander Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Dec. 9th 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 Donations Needed
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. Thank you in advance!
Friday's December Dates are: 12/01, 12/08, 12/15.
December Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-202312#/
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IMPORTANT YEARBOOK DEADLINES
SENIOR ADs for the YEARBOOK are now available for purchase
Seniors and their parents have an opportunity to create a custom ad for inclusion in the 2024 yearbook.
Go to YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter job number 5024 to start creating your ad today. The deadline for submitting senior ads is December 1 – so act now!
STUDENT PORTRAITS FOR THE YEARBOOK
There are no more yearbook portrait opportunities at McLean. YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR OWN PORTRAIT, as long as you submit the photo by December 1 and follow these directions.
Save $5 - Order your Yearbook before December 1
Yearbooks are available for sale on MySchoolBucks. Guarantee you get a book and save $5 by ordering by December 1.
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Fundraisers
Official White House Ornaments
The McLean PTSA is once again offering the Official 2023 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year's ornament is a festive holiday wreath, adorned on the front with decorations inspired by the handcrafted Christmas ornaments used in the White House during the Gerald R. Ford Jr. administration. Dozens of dolls, cherubs, stars, flowers, gingerbread men, candles, and pentagon balls, in bright, cheery colors are featured with red ribbons at the bottom bearing the words "Christmas 2023" and "The White House." Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!
Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2024.
Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 1st. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 9 between 10am and 3pm.
Questions - Email Pam Williams, VP Programs, at pwilliams@mcleanptsa.org
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Personalized MHS Water Bottles
Personalize 32 oz. Mclean High School water bottles with your graduation year and name (or mom, dad, grandparents)! These high-quality water bottles are the perfect size to carry in your backpack for school, sports and activities.
Orders are due by December 3rd. Please use this link to place your order:
https://form.jotform.com/233017107813144.
You can choose to pick it up from McLean High School during the week of Dec 11th (details to be distributed later) or have it shipped directly to your home.
Every bottle order helps to raise $5 for McLean PTSA!
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Support McLean HS Orchestra
Congratulations!
McLean HS Teacher Honored
On Friday, November 17th, Tysons Corner Center honored McLean High School teacher and Best Buddies sponsor, Mr. Mark Thompson, for his contributions to our community and Best Buddies program. We are so proud of him! He had a great turnout of supporters including many McLean students, family and friends. Congratulations, Mark!
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Student Resources & Community News
The Alden's Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship
Each year the McLean Community Center hosts the Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition for high school students who live or go to school in Dranesville District #1A (McLean Community Center’s tax district). The deadline for entry into the 2024 competition is January 26.
There are four categories: Theatre, Dance, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music. Three prizes are awarded in each category, from $400-1200. There is an application fee of $20 per entry, and students are allowed to enter as many categories as they like.
The preliminary competition is the week of February 5.
Link to the page with all the information:
https://mcleancenter.org/macdonald-performing-arts-scholarship/
Direct link to the application:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Macdonald2024
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Recognition
Your generosity empowers our students, teachers, staff and the community! Thank you! |
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PTSA Volunteer Opportunities
PTSA Checklist
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Important Upcoming Dates
November 22, 23, 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and offices closed
December 9 - MHS Highlander Holiday Bazaar
December 18 through January 1 - Winter Break - Schools and offices closed
Helpful Links
Attendance Bell Schedule Red/Silver Calendar Office and Support Staff
Student Services Student Activities Special Education Resources
Teacher Office Hours Substance Abuse Prevention
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