Congratulations to our February Safety Patrols of the Month! Our students are continuing to be leaders & show kindness on the bus and around McNair to help keep our Mustangs safe!
- Busses – Bus 1 – Ashmi & Daksha, Bus 3 – Sriniketh
- Crosswalks – Bhavya, Anyuta, Sakshi
- Flags – Dharshan
- Kiss and Ride – Evan
Correction: The classroom winner who participated in this year's schoolwide Spelling Bee from Ms. Luea's 4th grade class was:
4th Grade
Krish J., Luea
We are grateful for your participation this year with Kids Heart Challenge! Thank you for choosing to help others and save lives! With your support we were able to reach our school goal and pass it by raising $6300.50 for the American Heart Association! All our Mustangs will be earning extra recess & and treat! In addition, congratulations to all our special winners below. We will connect with winners and incentives will happen this month. All KHC thank you prizes will be given out as soon as they are delivered. Follow @LUCKyPE4U on Twitter for Pictures/Videos of our KHC Event & Incentives! ❤ MUES PE Teachers 😊
Top 4 Fundraisers
1. Dhanyashree D. – Catalano - $851.89 (Principal for the Day)
2. Kayden G. – Thomas - $634.67 (AP for the Day)
3. Vrishank Y. – Endl – $542.11 (PE Teacher for the Day)
4. Donovan K. – Catalano – $358.12 (PE Teacher for the Day)
Top Fundraising Classes (Popcorn & Movie)
3rd – Adkisson - $274.39
4th – Thomas – $684.67
5th – Catalano – $1,297.89
6th - Endl - $1,013.15
Top Classes with the Most Sign-Ups (Earn Recess Equipment)
3rd – Adkisson
4th – Anzengruber
5th – Freer
6th – Endl
Students that raised $100 +
(Will get to DUCT TAPE their PE TEACHER to the Gym Wall)
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Dhanyashree – Catalano - $851.89
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Kayden – Thomas - $634.67
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Vrishank – Endl - $542.11
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Donovan – Catalano - $358.12
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Anvit – Endl - $264.30
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Saanvi – Kelley - $200
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Andrea – Dent – $198.52
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Aadvay – Anzengruber - $124.35
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Mackenzie – Pantalone - $103.48
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Nandita – Kearney - $103.19
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Aradhana – Freer - $102.86
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Vihaan B – Adkisson - $101.74
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Avyan B – Kelley - $101.45
Students that Completed Finn’s Mission
- Dhanyashree D.
- Vrishank Y.
- Donovan K.
- Anvit R.
- Anjika M.
- Vihaan B.
- Pranil T.
We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers that would be willing to create a 2-5 minute career video. In this video you will share your knowledge and expertise relating to your career. Feel free to answer the following questions as a guideline for your video response.
- What is your career/job?
- What education or training is helpful/required for your job?
- What are the joys and challenges of your work?
- What would be the highlights of a typical day if a student were to shadow you?
- What brought you to this occupation? Who and/or what were your inspirations?
- What did you want to be or do when you were in elementary school?
Interested in submitting a video? Use the FlipGrid link: https://flip.com/8c637e8d
Videos must be submitted by 3/23/23, thank you! Please reach out to Marisa Sims, school counselor, at mjsims@fcps.edu if you have any additional questions.
Order Your 2022-2023 McNair Upper ES Yearbook
Natural High
The Problem:
Studies have shown that 13 is the average age of first-time drug and alcohol use.
- 9 out of 10 addictions start in the teen years.
- 90% of Americans with a substance use disorder began using substances before the age of 18.
Natural High is “a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well.” The Natural High campaign highlights helping children and teens find healthy thrilling activities to fulfill the dopamine (feel good) levels in the brain.
Solutions:
Resources:
Natural High
Fentanyl Is Now The Leading Cause of Death For Young People In the US (Video)
Live Your Life Naturally High
Knowing The Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Use (Video)
Adolescent Substance Use: America’s #1 Public Health Problem
FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs:
https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
For further Information & support:
Stacey King, MSW, M.Ed
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
saking@fcps.edu
- March 14th: Pi Day
- March 16th: 6th Grade Field Trip to Gettysburg
- March 15th: PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM (McNair Primary School)
- March 17th: St. Patrick's Day
- March 27th-March 31st: Career & College Readiness Week
- March 28th: Westfield Pyramid Art Show at 6:30 PM (Westfield HS)
- March 28th: Class Picture Day at MUES!
- April 3rd-April 7th: Spring Break
 Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m., Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
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PTA General Meeting for Members & Non-members (attend In-Person or Virtually)!
Agenda: Programs and Competitions, Clubs, Principal Updates, and Parent's Q&A Session. We will be recognizing the participants and the winners of the VA Science Olympiad Division-A Competition. A light snack will be served.
Note: Child care will be provided by PTA volunteers during the meeting.
Date: Wednesday, March15, 2023 Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where (Virtual or In-Person)
Virtual: Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/teo-zsio-yvc
In Person at McNair (Lower) Elementary School Library 2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive Herndon, VA 20171 PTA Website: https://mcnairespta.memberhub.com/
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Chess Tournament
Please reserve the date of Saturday, March 11, 2023 for the next McNair Chess Tournament.
Time: 8 AM to 4 PM EST.
Where McNair ES – 2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive Herndon, VA 20171
For registration and more details visit: https://mcnairespta.memberhub.com/w/chess
 Herndon Reston Youth Softball - Spring Registration is Open!
Website: http://www.hrysfastpitch.com/
McNair ES PTA is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
DISCLAIMER: McNair ES PTA does not endorse any specific business or organization and by offering a logo or website link in our communications, does not imply endorsement by McNair ES PTA, FCCPTA, VA PTA, or National PTA. McNair ES PTA shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or alleged to be caused by, use of the linked site in any way.
 Potential Fundraisers - Volunteers Required!
PTA is interested in bringing the following programs this Spring and is looking for volunteers to support these programs.
https://www.readformyschool.com/
If interested contact, vp.volunteers@mcnairespta.org
After School Clubs Interest Form
Please submit the clubs of your choice using the following link: choose clubs
IMPORTANT: Based on your responses, the future clubs will be selected for McNair afterschool program.
Family Events Interest Survey
We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on the events that we offer throughout the year!
Please use the link below to provide your feedback: choose events
Please Support McNair ES by becoming a PTA member!
Updates: - With the support from Principals and school staff we were able to more than double our membership! Thanks to those who took time to send us the membership form and money.
- We are working with the Baroody Camp for options to bring back the PTA membership discounts for Afterschool registrations. Please stay tuned.
Family membership is $30 and Staff's membership is $10 for this school year.
Join:PTA Membership Link
For Membership questions, contact VP Membership at vp.membership@mcnairespta.org .We look forward to supporting McNair students, staff, families and the community this school year!
PTA Contact Info
https://mcnairespta.memberhub.com/w/officers
Thanks, McNair Elementary School Parent Teacher Association Alone We Can Do So Little. Together We Can Do So Much - Helen Keller
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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Dileep Soundararajan
President
McNair Elementary School PTA
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