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Thanks, McNair PTA! Our little Mustangs had a great time at the Fun Run!
New Crosswalk on Fox Mill Road
Effective Monday, May 9, the crossing guard located at McNair Upper ES will move from the existing crosswalk located at Greg Roy to the new crosswalk located near the main entrance of the school. Please see the map below for a visual.
A few notes to ensure the safety of our school community…
- We ask that families use the crosswalk and not cross other parts of Fox Mill Road to get to and from school each day.
- We kindly ask that families do not double park vehicles, make illegal U-turns, or stop and drop their child off in the middle of Fox Mill Road.
- Until our school community becomes familiar with this new traffic pattern, we ask that you plan your mornings accordingly by allowing additional time to get to school so that your Mustang is on time.
- As a friendly reminder, we open our doors at both schools at 8:35 AM. The bell rings at 8:45 AM to begin the instructional day.
- The Kiss & Ride entrance and exit remain the same. As do the rules when using our Kiss & Ride.
Thank you for your part in make our Mustangs journey to and from school each day a safe one by following these simple traffic rules.
Meet the New Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid
On Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m., incoming superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall. Watch your email and upcoming issues of FCPS This Week for more details, including how to register. Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1.
Dr. Reid held an in-person town hall May 3 that can be viewed on the FCPS YouTube Channel.
The Spring Book Fair is Almost Here!
Get ready to find books for summer reading! The McNair ES Book Fair returns May 23 –26 with a wonderful selection of texts to engage all of our Mustang readers.
In order to make this book fair a success, we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to support students in browsing books, making a selection, and finalizing their purchase. Please take a moment to sign up for a slot so that we can help our young readers find something great. You can sign up for time(s) to volunteer by following this link. We appreciate all of your help!
Looking For Volunteers for Nutrition Field Day!
Parents and guardians, mark your calendar for this year’s Nutrition Field Day on Friday, May 20.
There will be 3 grade level field days:
Time Schedule:
- First Grade Field Day - 9:20 - 10:40 a.m.
- Kindergarten Field Day - 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
- Second Grade Field Day - 1:20 – 2:40 p.m.
The PE department is in need of parent volunteers to run some of the stations for this event to be successful! Please use the link to sign up for a station.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054fa8a92da5fd0-nutrition
Thank you for supporting to our PE program with your time and help!
Stay Home When Sick
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to monitor cases and report COVID-19 outbreaks, as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health. Currently, Fairfax County's Community Level remains low as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our layered prevention strategies are being implemented based on our COVID-19 Community Level, as recommended by the CDC.
However, FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and parents/legal guardians are reminded of the daily health screening requirement to check their students for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
VaxUp
We continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as they are eligible. COVID-19 vaccination keeps children safely in school and childcare settings, and also while participating in sports, playdates, extracurricular activities, and other group activities. Strong community vaccination rates help keep our schools safe for in-person learning. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, or to find a vaccine provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website.
Masking
As a reminder, students may return to school after five days of isolation if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) individuals should continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public for five additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the five day isolation period. If individuals are unable to wear a mask when around others, they should continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home. While not required, wearing a mask while indoors is still considered an important way to protect yourself and others. Families are encouraged to discuss mask wearing as an additional layered prevention strategy.
Additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19 are available online.
Time to Register for the 2022-2023 School Year
Kindergarten and new registrations are open for the 2022-2023 school year. Please go to the McNair Elementary School website for information and to start the process. Families may stop by between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. to register in-person. Enrollment forms can also be picked up at the school or found here, completed digitally, and emailed to Ms. Hosseini, our school registrar.
Specifically Kindergarten Registration
Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2022 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at McNair Elementary next school year, now is the time to contact our school registrar, Afkham Hossieni. Families may also begin the registration process at https://mcnaires.fcps.edu/student-services/new-student-registration.
Mark your calendars, our annual Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 9:30 a.m. at McNair Elementary School. Both parents and our rising kindergarten students are invited.
Please contact our school registrar, Ms. Hosseini, at ahosseini@fcps.edu or call 703-793-4800 for information and to get on our mailing list!
Class Grouping Input by Friday, May 13
Creating class assignments for next year requires careful consideration and the involvement of many staff members. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. If you feel that you have information about your child that the school staff may not know, particularly regarding friendships or neighborhood factors, please submit it to the principal, Merrell Dade, at mvdade@fcps.edu in writing by Friday, May 13. Our teachers use this information to create preliminary class groupings in May/June.
We also ask that you do not request specific teachers. This does not take into account the many variables to be considered such as grade-level changes or reductions in staff. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral concerns. Be assured that, with or without a parent letter, each child’s strengths and needs are considered in this lengthy and complex process.
May 12
McNair ES Art Show, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Come see your child's artwork on display!
May 13
Class Grouping Input Due, see information above
May 17
New Superintendent, Dr. Reid, Town Hall, 7 p.m. Stay tuned for more information.
May 18
McNair PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m., McNair Upper, cafeteria
May 20
McNair ES Field Day, see information above.
May 23 -26
Spring Book Fair, see information above. More information will be sent out closer to the date.
Spring Book Fair Family Night, May 23, 4-6 p.m.
May 30
Memorial Day, Schools Closed
June 3
McNair Family Fun, 5:30 - 8 p.m., McNair Field
PTA Corner
 McNair PTA Fun Run - Donate Until May 12, 2022
We hope all students had a blast yesterday as 16,413 SPONSORED laps were run (473 pledged students X 34.7 avg laps) in the 2022 Mustang GLOW Runs. Thank you for your help and generosity over the last few weeks. Thank you for your incredible engagement and support during this time. Our school is stronger with your donations, so we appreciate everyone’s participation!
Our goal has been to raise $25,000 for various classroom needs and school programming. We still have about $10,000 to go! PLEDGING IS STILL OPEN!!! Anyone can donate up until NEXT Thursday, May 12th. For those who would like to continue to share/give your students can still earn prizes as well. Remember, the SHARE tools on mybooster.com make it super simple to share our fundraiser on Facebook, via email or text message. Your students can earn rewards just for sharing!
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