McLean Matters Holiday Gift Card Drive for Our Students-in-Need Has Begun!
McLean High School has approximately 300 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:
1. Go to a Safeway, Target, or Walmart store and purchase gift card(s) for $25 or $50
2. 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.
3. 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 6th.
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.
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 November Dates are: 11/15, 11/22
Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-45688063-202411#/
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Outstanding Employee Awards Program -
11/4-11/15
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a McLean High School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links below. Links contain information on eligilbility and common positions in each category.
Outstanding Teacher
Outstanding New Teacher
Outstanding Principal
Outstanding Leader
Outstanding Professional Employee
Outstanding Operational Employee
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Sobota at jmsobota@fcps.edu.
Fundraisers
“Giving Thanks by Giving Back”
Dear McLean Parents,
Thanks to your generous support, the annual campaign for the 2024-2025 school year has been a great success so far! We’ve raised $39,200 toward our goal of $51,000, but we still need your help to fund this year’s exciting activities and initiatives. Together, we can continue to create amazing opportunities for our students, teachers, and community at McLean High School.
To help us get closer to our goal, we’re launching the “Giving Thanks by Giving Back” campaign, running now through November 30th. Our target is to raise an additional $11,800, and we’re aiming for 66 families to contribute at a recommended amount of $180 per family.
As a token of our appreciation for your support, families who donate the recommended amount during the campaign will be able to choose one of the following thank-you gifts:
- A red McLean insulated water bottle, or
- A $30 Peter Chang gift card.
Your continued support is vital to ensuring that wonderful things keep happening in the McLean High School community. Thank you for making a difference and for helping us reach our goal!
Please consider making a donation using this link:
https://mclean.givebacks.com/store/items/1134675 or scan the following QR code:
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If you have any other great fundraising ideas, feel free to reach out to fundraising@mcleanptsa.org.
2024 White House Ornaments Fundraiser
The McLean PTSA is offering the Official 2024 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament honors President Jimmy Carter. The ornament has an anchor shape, an iconic symbol of hope, which represents Carter's service in the United States Navy and highlights historic moments from his life and presidency. The ornament is made from solid brass, finished in 24-karate gold, and screen printed with exquisite colors. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with a ribbon for hanging and an illustrated booklet on the Carter presidency. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!
Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2025.
Price: $27. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 2nd. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 14.
Questions - Email Pam Williams at angp@mcleanptsa.org
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MCLEAN HS BAND FRUIT SALE
Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, pears, and a fruit sampler – all of which would make great gifts for yourself or others this holiday season.
The Fruit Sale is open now through Friday, November 15th. Orders will be available for pick-up at the Holiday Bazaar at McLean High School on Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable.
Orders may be placed online at the following link: https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand. And, no worries. Our Floridan farmers have reassured us that the crop survived the devastating hurricane season. For questions, please contact fruitsale@mcleanband.org.
Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
McLean and Langley Crew Clubs'
Turkey Trot 5K Fundraiser
Please join McLean Crew Club and Langley Crew Club, on Saturday, November 30 at 9 am for a Turkey Trot 5K. The friendly rivals are joining together as ONE team to support and strengthen rowing in our McLean and Great Falls community. Proceeds from the event will be shared equally between the two teams.
Register here:
https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2024-langley-crew-turkey-trot-5k
In addition to a scenic 5K run, there will be a dj with music and a coffee truck for specialty coffee and hot chocolate, starting at 8 am on the day of the trot. For those who cannot join in person, please consider registering for the virtual trot.
Grab your friends and family, and let’s run/walk!
Registration Fee: 5K: $50 through Nov 28th
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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 : 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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McLean Theatre Production - Sense & Sensibility
11/21-11/24
A comedic adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless novel, Kate Hamill’s Sense and Sensibility tells the tale of two sisters and their recently widowed family. Forced out of their home, the stoic Elinor and her hopeless romantic sister Marianne meet a variety of characters, finding friends, enemies, and… love? A wacky, dramatic, and playful retelling of this classic, bring friends and family to see Theatremclean’s Sense and Sensibility! Tickets can purchased at TheatreMcLean.org
November 21st thru 23rd @ 7pm
November 23rd and 24th @ 2pm
Adults - $15
Students $10
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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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Fulfill Service Requirements
HumScouts - Free Homework Help and Tutors for Students
The Humanitas4All Hum Scouts After School Program is an online program dedicated to helping elementary and middle school students stay on track with learning during the school term. The goal of this program is to provide homework help, fun activities, positive character development, and support to young students and their families.
The HumScouts after school sessions are offered for students in grades K to 8th grade, and will occur after school via Google Meet. Students will be paired with high school mentors, prepared with fun and educational activities for the classes. Students will also be able to work in small groups with other fellow classmates with similar academic backgrounds. HumScouts is completely FREE, and classes run every Monday and Friday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
If you are interested in volunteering as a mentor and receive service hours, please fill out this Google Form: http://tinyurl.com/humscoutsregistration
Please email us at humscouts@humanitas4all.org for any questions. Thank you!
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Student Resources & Community News
SHARE of McLean's Holiday Program kicks off on November 16! This year, Jack, a regular SHARE volunteer and McLean High School student, is leading a toy collection drive. He has created an Amazon wish list with items for kids ages 1 to 11, ranging from $10 to $15. Please check out the Amazon wish list If you would like to contribute, preferably by November 14.
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Safe Community Coalition Event - 11/20@7pm
School Year PTSA Checklist
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Important Upcoming Dates
November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All schools and offices will be 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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