[list style=’arrow’] [list_item] There will be a Junior Math League contest today after school in the cafeteria from 2-3 p.m. today. This is a no calculator contest. McLean is still among the top scoring schools in the county. Come win one for team McLean! Students in math classes up through Algebra 2 are eligible to participate. If you have questions, see Mrs. Albamonte or Mr. Farmer.[/list_item] [list_item] Ledo Pizza Night: Come on out the second Tuesday of every month and enjoy a delicious meal at Ledo Pizza on Leesburg Pike by Trader Joe’s. Ten percent of the profits will go to the class of 2015. The first night is tomorrow, December 11. Come on by any time after 5:30.[/list_item] [list_item] There will be NO parent-teen driving presentation tonight or next Monday. The next one will be February 11. [/list_item] [list_item] The Book Club’s December read is Moonwalking with Einstein. The book discussion will be on Monday, December 17, after school in the library. [/list_item] [list_item] The culinary club is taking part in Blessing Bags that provides gallon sized plastic bags full of holiday goodies for individuals in need. The club is collecting non-perishable ready-made food items and personal hygiene items. All items are being collected in the gourmet foods kitchen, room 112. All proceeds will be taken to homeless shelters in the DC area. The deadline for donations is December 14. [/list_item] [list_item] The next CPP meeting is Thursday, December 13, at 2:15 p.m. in the College and Career Center. [/list_item] [list_item] The Orchestra still has several wreaths, centerpieces and more for sale. These are fresh greens from the Pacific Northwest that will last well through the holiday season – into February even – smelling great!

They have several of each item:

22” noble fir wreath (with pine cones & a red bow) $25

28” mixed evergreen wreath (with berries and a red bow) $35

Centerpiece (greens with berries and a candle holder) $20

Holiday pine cone assortment $10

There are pictures of the items here: http://www.mhsorchestra.org/MHS_Orchestra/Fundraisers_2.html

Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like to make a purchase. [/list_item] [/list]