 Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter S.M.I.L.E Award winners! Thank you for being excellent role models for our Mustangs!
McNair Upper ES and FCPS are proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. This month in McNair’s Weekly Family Announcement, we will include an interesting fact about National Arab American Heritage Month and some important achievements and contributions of Arab Americans.
Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and others.
Paula Abdul was born in 1962 in San Fernando, California. Her father is of Syrian Jewish heritage and was born in Aleppo, Syria. Abdul is a singer, songwriter, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers. Later, she released several successful records and was a judge on American Idol, Live to Dance, the X Factor and So You Think You Can Dance.
Paul Anka was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1941. His father came to the U.S from Syria and his mother was an immigrant from Lebanon. Anka is a singer-songwriter and actor and has released over 20 albums. He has written many songs including the theme for the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Anka has also acted in movies and television shows.
Our Spring Book Fair is next week, April 18th-April 22nd. It is a BOGO Book Fair where any book or item you buy, you can get another item of equal or lesser value for free!
Family Night at the Book Fair will take place on Thursday, April 21st from 4:00-6:00 pm in our school library.
Get ready to stock up for summer reading!
Our Spring Book Fair is next week, April 18th-April 22nd. It is a BOGO Book Fair where any book or item you buy, you can get another item of equal or lesser value for free!
Family Night at the Book Fair will take place on Thursday, April 21st from 4:00-6:00 pm in our school library.
Get ready to stock up for summer reading!
 
As administration begins collaborating with classroom teachers to form next year's grade level classes, I encourage interested parents/guardians to send me an email (Mrs. Goddin at MMGoddin@fcps.edu) where you share the type of learning environment your child does their best work. This letter is also a great opportunity for parents/guardians to describe their child's learning style; as well as highlight any specific areas of strength or opportunities for growth that you feel best describes your child.
I kindly ask that you do not request specific teachers; rather keep the focus of your letter to the type of learning environment and learning style that will support your child's academic and socio-emotional success.
Please ensure that I receive your input no later than Friday, April 29th for it to be considered.
Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests between May 4 to May 18. Please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. More information about testing will be sent home in next week’s Tuesday folders.
Urgent: PTA Elections
We have PTA elections this spring that will have a significant impact on your family’s experience at McNair.
On May 18, 2022, McNair PTA will have elections with the following officer positions for the 2022-2023 school term available:
Following positions are open for re-election.
- President
- Vice President- Membership
- Vice President- Community Outreach
- Vice President- Volunteering
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Financial Secretary
Position Descriptions are available at the following page. on via PTA website:
https://mcnairespta.memberhub.com/public/uploads/6377fab8-1f9e-481d-a891-90bbb2c26dec
(Page 9, ARTICLE 6: DUTIES OF OFFICERS)
Eligibility and Nomination Submission Process
Members of the PTA in good standing and whose individual/family dues to the PTA are paid shall be eligible to hold office and serve on the executive board.
Interested candidates are invited to self-nominate using the google form,
https://forms.gle/9WBXA567c4S9kGuZ8
Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29,2022.
Once nominations are received, each nominee will be contacted by the nominations committee via phone/email and will be reviewed for basic eligibility.
In May, PTA members will receive an email with information about each nominee and their qualifications prior to elections, giving ample time to learn more about each nominee. Members will anonymously cast their vote by 11:59pm May 17,2022 via Google form/ Survey Monkey.
Important upcoming election dates
April 29,2022- Nomination Deadline
May 18, 2022- PTA Elections
July 1, 2022- New Officers will assume positions
All positions are open! If PTA Board positions are not filled, we will not have a PTA at McNair.
Questions/ Committee Contact Information
To learn more about the above-mentioned positions and election process, please contact the following committee members:
Indira Becker: vp.volunteers@mcnairespta.org
Dileep Soundararajan: vp.outreach@mcnairespta.org
McNair Mustang Fun Run
McNair families!
We’re only 2 weeks away from our Mustang Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for upcoming school classroom needs, programming, and to strengthen our school community.
Here is a quick video overview of our fundraising program:
FUN RUN OVERVIEW: https://vimeo.com/569056151/4044e58355
We want all families to get registered by the day of our kickoff! Log on to MYBOOSTER.COM today and enter your family’s details.
We are working hard to make this fundraiser safe, fun, and successful for everyone!
Key dates to remember:
- REGISTRATION & DONATING OPENS – Wednesday, April 13th
- Fundraiser Kickoff – Wednesday, April 27th
- Event Day – Thursday, May 5th
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Donation for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
PTA is requesting a donation from McNair families towards McNair ES Teachers and Staff appreciation week activities. We all know how hard our Teachers and Staff are working to educate our kids. It is our time to recognize and appreciate all of our McNair Teachers and Staff. All the donations will be used to provide our wonderful teachers and staff at McNair Upper and Primary with gifts during teachers appreciation week. Please donate generously using the following link http://app.memberhub.gives/mesappreciationweek2022
Next PTA General Membership Meeting! IN PERSON
All McNair Parents and Staff are Welcome to attend!
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
at McNair Upper Elementary School Cafeteria
2410 Fox Mill Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
We will be acknowledging VASO teams.
Save the Date: FREE Movie Night Friday May 20th!
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Shaneece Gaines
President
McNair Elementary School PTA
- April 19th: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports are sent home in Tuesday Folders
- April 20th: PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM
- April 21st: Family Night at the Book Fair from 4:00-6:00 PM
- April 21st: April Bedtime Stories Family Night (information will be fanned out early next week)
- April 27th: Boosterthon Kickoff
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