McNair Elementary Honors Veterans
This week McNair Elementary took some time to honor Veterans Day. This truly special day has been set aside to honor the brave men and women who serve or have served in the armed forces during peace and/or war. That includes service men and women in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the Coast Guard. These amazing individuals risk their lives for the greater good to make sure that all Americans can enjoy the right and responsibility of freedom. We at McNair Elementary are honored to celebrate their service to us all!
McNair’s music teachers, Ms. Baeseman and Ms. Rose, worked diligently to put together an amazing Veterans Day program for our school. Students sung patriotic songs and honored our veterans in the school community. It was a moving and fun program for all! We invite you to take a look and a listen to some of the highlights of our celebration! Just click here.
Level IV Screening Information for Grade 2-6 Families
Parent referrals for AAP Level IV screening are due on December 15, 2021. This is a firm deadline and late entries cannot be accepted. AAP Forms and more information can be found on the McNair AAP website here.
Office Hours will be held virtually on the following dates:
- Tuesday November 23 (8:00-8:30 AM)
- Tuesday December 14 (8:00-8:30 AM)
Join Zoom Meeting virtually here: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92152512812
McNair Elementary Book Fair Begins on Monday!
We are excited welcome the Bookworm Central Book Fair back to McNair Elementary. This year, the book fair will run from Monday, November 15 to Friday, November 19. Students and families will have an opportunity to shop at school or order books online from the comfort of their homes.
Your McNair student will receive a flyer regarding the book fair. This flyer includes all the great items that will be available for purchase. Students will have an opportunity to browse and purchase during the school week.
We will hold a Book Fair Family Night on Monday, November 15 from 4-6 p.m. for interested families. Please make sure you come prepared with a mask for shopping. If your family prefers to shop online, just click here! Online shopping is available until November 30, 2021. All proceeds will go to purchasing books for McNair students to enjoy at school.
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics for Students Aged 5-11
Good news! Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics at 9 schools for children who are 5-11 years old.
Here is what you need to know before you go:
- The clinics listed below are providing COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 years of age. Attendees are not required to be a student at that school or a student in FCPS. Vaccines will not be available for those 12 years and older.
- No appointment is necessary.
- All vaccinations are free.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult.
For more information go to: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine/school-clinics and https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2021/11/11/fairfax-health-district-offers-covid-19-vaccine-for-children-ages-5-11-at-school-located-clinics/
Look below for a pop-up clinic that works for you and your family:
Optional COVID Testing Available at McNair ES
Optional COVID-19 screening testing will begin the week of November 15 for students who are not fully vaccinated. FCPS is partnering with LongView International Technology Solutions, Inc. (LTS) to provide testing services for students.
Optional screening testing for McNair PreK-2 students will take place on Mondays from 12:00 -2:30 p.m. at McNair Elementary. Staff at our school will work with all students to ensure they are scheduled to access COVID testing with LTS during the timeframe they are scheduled to be at our school.
One-time parent/legal guardian consent is required to begin COVID screening testing for a student to be tested at school. You may withdraw your consent for testing at any time. If you want your child to begin participating in COVID-19 screening testing, you must pre-register your child(ren) and provide consent using the LTS secure online portal. If you do not want your child to participate in COVID-19 screening testing, no action is required. You will have the option each week to update your child’s vaccination and consent for testing.
For all the details about optional COVID-19 screening testing, visit the FCPS website and review the FCPS COVID-19 Screening Testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
If you have questions about how testing will be conducted at McNair Elementary, please contact Janice Brooks at JNBrooks@fcps.edu or call the school office at 703-793-4800.
Screening testing is a recommended layered prevention strategy that keeps McNair Elementary safe for in-person learning. Thank you for considering enrolling your child.
November 15-18
McNair Elementary Book Fair, more information above! Family Night is on November 15 from 4-6 p.m.
November 17
November PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. All are invited to participate. Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/teo-zsio-yvc. Join by phone: (US) +1 619-836-1328 (PIN: 943585838)
November 24-26
Thanksgiving Break, Schools are Closed
December 2
Strawbridge Picture Day for retakes and new students for McNair Elementary only. Students at McNair Upper will have retakes and pictures for new students on December 3.
PTA Corner
Join McNair PTA!
McNair PTA Membership for 2021-22 is open. This year we reduced the membership fees for families and teachers. Family membership is $30 and teacher membership is $10 for this school year. To join the PTA click here.
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