McNair Upper Elementary School, Weekly Updates

MUES News & Announcements

September 9, 2022


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Save the Date: September 27th - Advanced Academic Programs Overview Meeting (K-6 Parents)

You are invited to join us from 6:00-7:00 PM in the cafeteria at McNair Elementary School (primary building) for a joint information session with Kaitlin Burg (McNair ES Advanced Academic Resource Teacher) and Mallory Janofsky (McNair Upper ES Advanced Academic Resource Teacher). We will provide an overview of Advanced Academics in FCPS and explain the AAP levels of service. Please note that we will also hold a separate session regarding the spring Level IV screening process later this fall.


Family Life Education Materials

Last week we held a parent preview meeting about Family Life Education (FLE) in FCPS. We reviewed the FLE program and how families may access materials online through Schoology.  If you were unable to attend and/or would like to review the presentation, please feel free to view the slides below. You are also welcome to connect with your child's classroom teacher. 

Preview Night Slides


Friendly Reminder: Superintendent Community Conversations

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Dr. Reid is coming out to each community in a series of Superintendent Community Conversations. Come learn more about her vision for #OurFCPS and help her get to know your school community. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/3AjOnej


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McNair ES after school enrichment program

Welcome all McNair students to a fun enrichment session at McNair Elementary! The PTA has partnered with Baroody Camps, Inc. to provide a wide variety of after school enrichment classes for students across all grade levels. In Northern Virginia, Baroody Camps has been providing summer camps since 2003 and enrichment classes since 2014.

Registration OPENS: Monday, September 19 @8:00 am

Registration CLOSES:  Friday, September 30 @11:59 pm

Use the link below to see the classes offered in Fall 2022:

https://bc-ffx-mcnair.jumbula.com/#/fall-2022

Please support McNair ES school by becoming a PTA member !

McNair PTA Membership for 2022-23 is now open. Family membership is $30 and Teacher's membership is $10 for this school year.

Here is the link to join the PTA https://mcnairespta.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships

What’s MemberHub?

MemberHub is the PTA website for engaging families, signing up for the competitions and events and raising funds.

If you have questions about MemberHub, please contact VP Membership at vp.membership@mcnairespta.org

We look forward to supporting McNair Students, Staff, Families and Community this school year.

PTA is looking for volunteers for hosting various competitions

The McNair PTA is planning to host the following Competitions at McNair Elementary school and is looking for Volunteers.

(1) First Lego League (FLL)

(2) Odyssey of the Mind

(3) Science Olympiad

(4) ACSL

(5) Chess

(6) Reflections Arts Contest

Here's how you can sign-up in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/XFFBvgK

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

Note: Hosting of this event is contingent upon volunteers availability!

 

PTA Partners with  Best Runners USA, a non-profit organization

Best Runners USA, a non-profit organization made up of determined and enthusiastic individuals who are striving to empower our members to lead a healthy lifestyle and give back to our society. 

Best Runners previously partnered with McNair elementary school and is requesting our support for 2022 "Run for Charity", 10th annual 5k/1k run event. BR will donate 100% of registration funds back to our school. Also, BR will pick top 3 schools from a list of schools who could bring 100+ registrations and grant an additional award.

 Signup URL: https://www.bestrunners.org/RunforCharity

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Please sign up for the TIE program from Harris Teeter. School code: 5090

TinyURL: https://tinyurl.com/mcnairharristeeter


save the date

 

  • September 16th: Parent Volunteer Orientation at 8:50 AM
  • September 21st: Parent Volunteer Orientation at 2:45 PM
  • September 21st: PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM-McNair Primary School
  • September 26th: Teacher Workday; no school for students