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Messages For Mustangs!
Click here for a special message from Ms. O'Bryant, Assistant Principal.
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Community Conversation with FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Reid
Please join us for a Superintendent Community Conversation at Westfield High School on September 20, 2022, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS Superintendent, and help her get to know our school community. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please click here register to attend.
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. Go to the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) site for more information about AAP in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Please note that we will also hold a separate session regarding the spring Level IV screening process later this fall.
 Adventures in Nature with Ms. Rauer!
Check out these first grade students! They were mesmerized by a caterpillar they found on the playground!
McNair School Pictures Coming October 4
Strawbridge Studios will be at McNair ES on October 4, 2022 to take pictures of all our students. All ordering and payments are done online through the Strawbridge website. Parents can get a start on ordering their child’s pictures by going to www.strawbridge.net. Once on the website, click Order Pictures and enter the following code: FM396334. Please note: the code for McNair ES is different from McNair Upper.
SR&R Signature Sheet Due September 30
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/caregiver with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/caregiver’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30. Visit the SIS Parentvue Account Overview page for help logging in to your account. Please contact us at 703-793-4800, if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
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Don't forget! Have your child at school by 8:35 a.m.
Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
 We're Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of the members of our community whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
PTA Corner
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 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 (Use Referred By/Referral Code: mcnair). 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
Harris Teeter - Fundraiser
Option 1: Please sign up for the TIE program from Harris Teeter using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mcnairharristeeter
Option 2: You can also sign up in-person at the counter using our school code: 5090
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