August 28, 2024
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New School Year PTSA Checklist
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Celebrate McLean - 8/29
- When: Thursday, August 29th from 4-6:30pm
- Location: McLean High School
- Enjoy food, games, music, and learn about student clubs and sports. Stay for the McLean Varsity football game at 7pm!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
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!
Friday's September Dates are: 9/06, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-44219023-202409#/
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Mock Testing - SAT and ACT
Looking for an opportunity to practice for the SAT and ACT? The McLean PTSA is partnering with The Princeton Review and Marigold Prep to offer practice tests. Each testing session starts at 9am. The test dates are as follows:
SAT : September 7, 2024; November 16, 2024; January 11, 2025; April 5, 2025
ACT : September 21, 2024; November 9, 2024; January 4, 2025; March 1, 2025; April 26, 2025
Join us virtually to take the full-length practice tests. The registration fee is $20 per exam.
To register for SAT practice tests, click here.
To register for ACT practice tests, click here.
Registration closes 3 days prior to each exam, and you will receive an email with further instructions regarding the testing session. After each test, you will receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses.
Questions? Contact tests@mcleanptsa.org
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MCLEAN HS BAND TAG DAY - 9/7
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, McLean High Band students will be out in the community from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. canvassing neighborhoods and performing at local shopping centers while collecting donations. Tag Day, the program’s largest fundraising event, helps the band cover the many essential expenses that fall outside of the FCPS budget.
Please consider making a donation - any amount is greatly appreciated – when you see our McLean High Band students out and about next weekend. Donations can also be made online at: https://www.mcleanband.org/fundraising/tag-day. Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
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Contests
Reflections Art Competition
The Theme for the 2024 - 2025 School Year is: "Accepting Imperfection".
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
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Fulfill Service Requirements
HumScouts - Opportunity for SSL Hours and Tutoring Experience
The Humanitas4All Hum Scouts After School Program is a free online program dedicated to helping elementary and middle school students stay on track with learning during the virtual school term. HumScouts is seeking instructors who will work with grade 3-6 students for 2.5 hrs a week and 10 hrs a month in math and english, assisting them with their homework.
All student mentor groups will meet online via Google Meets.
Tutoring dates are Monday and Friday after 5:30 pm, but dates can vary to meet the students' and mentors' schedules.
The registration link is: https://forms.gle/3zwieoKGeJJB1MKU9
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Important Upcoming Dates
August 29 - Celebrate McLean
August 30-September 2 - Labor Day Holiday
August 31 - International Overdose Awareness Day
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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McLean HS PTSA Email: enews@mcleanptsa.org
McLean High School Website: Web
1633 Davidson Rd, McLean, VA 22101
Disclosure: This email contains sponsored content from third parties to help connect the Highlander community with local businesses and community organizations. McLean High School PTSA does not endorse any business or non-profit organizations, or their products, or services.
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