Please join us online for the PTSA's General Membership Meeting via zoom.
Ms. Raven Jones, MHS Principal will address the members and answer questions this Wednesday at the PTSA Meeting. Mark your calendars!
- Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00pm
- Guest Speaker - Ashley Misitzis
Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84954521922?pwdJUsqNzLbtzAAbagaxUC8kJESJ8fXCx.1
Meeting ID: 849 5452 1922
Passcode: 545951
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,84954521922#,,,,*545951# US (Washington DC)
Gun Safety - Our Guest Speaker Ashley Misitzis is from Be Smart Program that promotes the secure storage of guns and keeping your children safe whether you yourself have guns or not. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. That’s why it’s more important than ever for parents and caregivers to know how secure firearm storage works. To help keep your family safe and prevent tragedies, it’s crucial to secure your firearm. If you are not a gun owner, it's critical to know about access to firearms in locations your children will be visiting. Learn how to ask about firearm storage and the role of guns in teen suicide. Think of secure gun storage as just another step you can take to help protect your family and community. Ashley also has free giveaways for pick up.
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McLean Matters: Support Our Students-in-Need
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.
Please Read One Student’s Story
One senior at McLean is the second of five children, four or whom are in Fairfax County Public Schools. His family fled Afghanistan in 2022 when they were targeted by the Taliban due to the father’s professional job. They moved to Pakistan where they again encountered threats, eventually becoming refugees in Kabul. The family was aided by some Americans to come to this country in February of 2024, and they now live in a two-bedroom apartment in Falls Church.
The father is learning English and no longer able to have a professional job; he works at Dulles Airport. The mother works in a kitchen at a restaurant. They are finding the rent, utility bills, and groceries very expensive and hard to manage. Our McLean senior works five days a week at Safeway and gives all his money to support his family. He also gets his younger siblings ready for school in the mornings since his parents are already at work. He has come a long way with his English in the past year and a half and earns all A’s and B’s, even though he has been speaking English for less than two years! He never has a missing assignment. With plans to attend Northern Virginia Community college next year, he will continue his education while living with his family and helping to support them.
Your donation makes an immediate impact on MHS families in need, so please consider donating gift cards for $25 or $50. You can donate one, two, or many gift cards, here’s how:
STEP 1: CLICK HERE to sign up to donate gift cards.
STEP 2: 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 Mark Slacin
- 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 Mark M. Slacin
Please use the following address for all mailed gift cards:
c/o Mark M. Slacin
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 5th.
Let's show our fellow Highlanders some love this holiday season because McLean Matters!
If you have any questions, please contact McLean Matters Chair Mary Gordon at mary_seung@yahoo.com.
CLICK HERE to sign up to donate gift cards
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!
November's Friday Dates are: 11/14，11/21
Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA4A822A7FEC07-53302480-202511
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PTSA appreciates MHS Psychologists
Last week, the PTSA celebrated School Psychologist Appreciation Week. The PTSA presented gift bags with hot chocolate goodies to the school psychologists in appreciation for all they do for the school community. The PTSA, through the Hospitality Committee, supports staff throughout the year by planning appreciation events such as these gifts. Dr. Parker-Lewis and Ms. Forrest, Thank you for all that you do for our community!
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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 : November 15, 2025; January 10, 2026; April 11, 2026, July 18, 2026
ACT : February 28, 2026; April 25, 2026
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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Fundraisers
McLean High School Band Fruit Sale
Looking for a healthy way to support the McLean High School Band? Stock up on classic, Florida-fresh citrus and more during their Annual Fruit Sale! Choose from navel oranges, mandarin oranges, grapefruit, an apples and pears combo, 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 Tuesday, November 25th. Orders will be available for pick-up at McLean High School on Saturday, December 13th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Unfortunately, shipping is unavailable.
Orders may be placed online at the following link: https://floridafruitstore.com/McLeanHSBand.
Please email mhsbandfruitsale@gmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our nationally recognized music program!
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Please Support Our Teachers and Students
- Help Us Reach $51,330!
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to share that the McLean PTSA has raised $38,038 so far — THANK YOU for your generous support!
We still need your help to reach our goal of $51,330 for this school year. Your contributions directly support our teachers, students, and school programs.
We suggest a donation of $180 per family, which includes a $30 PTSA membership, but please know that every contribution, no matter the amount, truly makes a difference.
You can donate using the following links:
Suggested donation
Custom donation
2025 White House Ornaments Fundraiser
The McLean High School PTSA is offering the Official 2025 White House Ornaments as a fundraiser. This year, the Official White House Christmas Ornament celebrates the 150th anniversary of State Dinners at the Executive Mansion. It features two highly recognizable plates from the White House State china collection. The ornament is cut from delicate brass, etched, and finished with 24-karat gold for the ultimate holiday shine. Each ornament comes in a keepsake box with red and gold twist cording for hanging and an illustrated, educational booklet with informative descriptions of the history of White House State China Services. Perfect gift for your family, friends, staff, and clients!
Plus, your purchase supports the Graduation Party for the Class of 2026.
Price: $28. Ornaments can be ordered HERE until December 5th. After your purchase, you will be able to pick up the ornament from the school during the Holiday Bazaar on December 13.
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Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Office Party —
Contests
Reflections Art Competition
The Theme for the 2025 - 2026 School Year is: "I Belong!".
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 14th. If interested or have questions, please use your personal email address to contact Reflections team/submit your artwork at reflections@mcleanptsa.org.
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McLean High School Crew Club Turkey Trot 5K
(with Langley Crew Club)
Please join McLean Crew Club and Langley Crew Club (of McLean High School and Langley High School), on Saturday, November 29 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: Langley and McLean Crew Turkey Trot
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