PTO News March 7th

SCA Dance: Thank you, Volunteers!

Thank you to our fabulous volunteer parents who turned out for the Cooper dance last Friday!  350 students danced the night away and a great time was had by all.  Our SCA and their sponsors were fantastic party planners!


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UPDATED List of Requested Items: 

March Madness Canned Food Drive:  SHARE of McLean

In addition to the canned food items requested below, SHARE would also benefit from your donations of the following:

-paper towels

-cleaning products (Fabuloso, Ajax, Comet, Spic and Span, Windex)

-paper products (individually wrapped roles of paper towels, tissues, multi-purpose cleaning cloths)

-food storage items (plastic wrap, aluminum foil, gallon ziplock bags)

-plastic trash bags

Help restock the shelves at SHARE of McLean, and help hungry children, families, and seniors in our immediate community by donating food pantry items as specified below, or grocery gift cards in the amount of $25.  Donations will be accepted every Friday during the month of March via the donation bin outside of the main office.  Donations of gift cards should be delivered to the main office front desk.  SHARE has specifically asked for these items at this time:

- Canned fruit

- Canned chicken and fish

- Canned or dried beans (pinto, garbanzo, kidney) Canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce (15 oz.)

- Pasta (elbow, penne, rigatoni) Crackers

** We currently do not need spaghetti, canned vegetables, or soup**

Please remember: NO GLASS, NO OVER-SIZED, and NO EXPIRED items

Share of McLean is dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income residents alleviate food, clothing, and shelter insecurities through a core set of programs:

  • Food & Clothing Pantry
  • Emergency Financial Aid
  • Furniture Distribution
  • Technology Program
  • Special Events (back-to-school and holiday programs)

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Big Buns: 

Wednesday, March 13th Fundraising Opportunity

Big Buns D#*! Good Burgers, located in downtown McLean at 1330 Chain Bridge Road, will generously donate 20% of your purchase between the hours of 4 and 9 PM to the PTO for purchases made Weds, Mar 13th.  Easy and delicious dinner option, and no mess for you!  Plus, ask any teenager . . . . they really are good burgers!


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Langley PTSA Opportunities

The Langley PTSA Nominating Committee is working to fill PTSA and Class Parent positions for the 2024-2025 school year. The Nominating Committee would love to assist in finding the right spot for you. Please contact Susan Connery at susanGconnery@gmail.com or Erin Lobato at erin_lobato@hotmail.com for more info.


Calendar at a Glance

Mar 22 - End of Q3. Not an early dismissal day

Mar 25-29 - Spring break

Apr 1-2 - Student holidays


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