Please join us for the PTSA's first General Membership Meeting of the school year.
The first part of the meeting will be the book discussion and will be immediately followed by PTSA meeting.
We hope to see you there!
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McLean Matters Backpack and Calculator Drive 2024
Thank you to the 56 parents and members of the community that have purchased calculators from the Charity Wish List for the McLean Students-in-Need. We still need 19 calculators, 9 navy blue backpacks, binders, and other school supplies. Please consider clicking the Amazon Wish List below so we can provide each Student-in-Need with the backpacks and school supplies that they need.
McLean High School has approximately 300 students who are at, or below, the poverty level. That is 12% of the student body. Rising costs and higher demand has 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.
Click the Amazon Charity Wish List HERE to purchase backpacks, calculators, and school supplies for donation. Items will be shipped directly to Mclean High School.
Alternatively, Sign Up HERE to purchase a backpack or 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
Items are needed by Friday, September 27.
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.
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation
October Testing Day Snack Donations
The PTSA will organize snacks for the MHS Teachers/Staff proctoring the PSAT/SAT on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 during McLean HS's Testing Day. Let's express our thanks by donating snacks/candies so teachers/staff can pick up goodies with their packets. Donations are appreciated on Monday 10/7 or Tuesday 10/8. Please click on the link to contribute an item for Testing Day. Thank you in advance!
Testing Day link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-50524947-202410#/
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Fundraisers
Please Make a Donation to Help MHS PTSA in Reaching Our $51,000 Goal for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Dear parents,
Thank you for your generous contributions! We are excited to share that we have already raised $30,000, which is 58.8% of this year’s fundraising goal.
To reach 80% of our $51,000 goal by the end of September, we are calling 60 more families to contribute a suggested amount of $180 each, which includes a $30 PTSA membership fee. Please help us to achieve our goal through this link: Donation and Membership.
Every contribution, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a customized donation, please use this link: Custom Donation. And don't forget to join the PTSA Here.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to McLean High School. Together, we can make this year our most successful yet for our students!
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SAT and ACT - Mock Testing and Testing Resources
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 : November 16, 2024; January 11, 2025; April 5, 2025
ACT : 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.
For additional testing resources, see the following:
Princeton Review is offering a 20% off promo code for McLean families when purchasing their study courses. See princetonreview.com and use promo code READY4COLLEGE.
Marigold Prep is offering a Free PSAT/SAT Starter Kit (typically $200) which includes:
- Proprietary PSAT/SAT workbooks
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4 hours of pre-recorded tutoring sessions that cover the content and strategic knowledge required to master the PSAT and SAT
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2 hours of pre-recorded webinars that cover everything you need to know as a parent or educator
- Infographics to help you stay up-to-date and plan
Click Here To Enroll
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Questions? Contact tests@mcleanptsa.org
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Order Your MHS Yearbook Today
The 2024-25 McLean High School Yearbook is available for sale on MySchoolBucks. The price is $63 until October 1. Prices will go up after the October 1 presale date. Guarantee you get a book and get the best price and order by Oct. 1!
MAKEUP DAY - 9th, 10th & 11th graders:
Students who missed the original picture day, will have an opportunity to have their picture taken on our makeup day, Friday, November 8 in the Dance Room.
Students should check-in with their teacher and then go at the time assigned to their grade:
- JUNIORS will check in with their 2nd period teachers and be photographed during period 2.
- SOPHOMORES will check in with their 4th period teachers and be photographed during 4th period. (no pictures will be taken 11:15-11:45 when photographers are at lunch)
- FRESHMEN will check in with their 6th period teachers and be photographed during period 6.
There is no specific appointment time – just a specific block of time based on grade level. The student should check in with their teacher and figure out the best time within that block to go.
Yearbook Photos - 12th graders
Many members of the Class of 2025 have already been photographed. If you still need to schedule your senior portrait appointment you can do so here: https://seniors.legacystudios.com/mclean-hs-va/ The remaining dates are Sept. 30 and Nov. 12 & 13.
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Contests
Reflections Art Competition
The Theme for the 2024 - 2025 School Year is: "Accepting Imperfection".
Students can submit theme-based artwork in dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, or visual arts.
Submission guidelines can be found here in English and Spanish. You can also find the entry form with rules for submission categories here and submission entry forms in English and Spanish are available. Submissions are due by Friday, November 15th. If interested or have questions, please use your personal email address to contact Reflections team at reflections@mcleanptsa.org.
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Volunteer Needed - Baccalaureate Coordinator
McLean High School is looking for a volunteer to be this year’s Baccalaureate Coordinator. Our baccalaureate service is a ceremony that honors our graduating class, their accomplishments and helps them find spiritual meaning as they transition to the next phase of their lives. The Baccalaureate Coordinator will work with McLean HS Administration, help secure a venue, find a speaker, create the program, and work with our music department to find musicians.
If interested, please email Jeff Barham - jbarham@fcps.edu
Student Resources & Community News
Great Leadership Opportunity for 9th-11th Graders!
The Fairfax County School Board is now accepting applications from 9th-11th graders in good academic standing for the Student Leadership Development Program. The program is a great opportunity for students interested in pursuing futures in law, government, or public policy.
Selected students will work directly with School Board Members and the School Board Clerk’s office to learn the ins and outs of how FCPS is governed. They will also develop and debate their own policy proposals and acquire details about the process for running to be Student Representative on the School Board.
Interested students must submit applications to their principal before September 30, 2024.
McLean Community Rise Against Hunger Events
McLean Community Annual Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event is on November 9. 2024. Volunteers are needed. Register here if you are interested.
Online donations to support the fundraising goal, please click here.
Checks donation can be made out to Rise Against Hunger, and sent to McLean Community Rise Against Hunger Events, PO Box 150, McLean, VA 22101 or Rise Against Hunger, 4801 Glenwood Ave., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612. PLEASE INCLUDE "MCLEAN 11/9/2024" IN THE MEMO LINE OR IN A COVER LETTER. Rise Against Hunger is a 501c(3) charity. The Tax ID for Rise Against Hunger is 16-1541024.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mcleancommunityrah.
Click here for stories regarding the impact of Rise Against Hunger.
School Year PTSA Checklist
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Important Upcoming Dates
September 26 - PTSA General Membership Meeting and Parent Book Talk
October 2 - National Custodian Appreciation Day
October 3 - Holiday for students & staff - all FCPS schools & offices are closed
October 4 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
October 9 - PSAT/SAT Day
October 18 - Homecoming Football Game
October 19 - Homecoming Dance
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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