 A team consisting of Avyaan B. (5th grade Mustang) and past McNair alumni, Mohi A. and Pranamya J., won 2nd place in the Northern Virginia KidWind Solar Challenge. They also won the "People's Choice Award."
The team placed 2nd in the middle school division and received an invitation to compete at state level on April 8th.
Please join me in congratulating our Mustangs!
This spring some students will be screened by a school-based committee for Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation (Level II) and Part Time (Level III) Advanced Academic services to begin in the 2023-2024 school year.
If you would like to learn more about these services, you can find that information here. To refer your child for screening, please complete this form and email it to Mrs. Janofsky, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, and CC the classroom teacher by Friday April 7th. This form covers both Level II and Level III. Translations of the form are available here under “AAP School Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form”.
Please note, you do not need to submit a form if:
- Your child is currently in 6th grade. Level II and III services are not offered in middle school.
- Your child is currently receiving Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation (Level II) or Part Time (Level III) Advanced Academic services.
- Any student receiving Level II services will automatically be rescreened to determine eligibility for next year.
- Any student receiving Level III services will continue those services next year unless you are contacted otherwise.
- If your child was screened for Level IV services this year, you do not need to submit a referral form. Any student found ineligible for Level IV services will automatically be screened for Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation (Level II) and Part Time (Level III) Advanced Academic services. You will be contacted by mail in June with the eligibility decision.
Please email Mrs. Janofsky at mljanofsky@fcps.edu with any questions.
March Madness
What is binge drinking?
Binge drinking refers to consuming a large amount of alcohol quickly. It’s a practice that pushes up blood alcohol levels fast. For men, binge drinking is typically five or more drinks in two hours. Women reach a blood alcohol level of .08 or more with four drinks in two hours or less.
Why is binge drinking risky?
Teenagers who binge-drink even once are at higher risk of: getting alcohol poisoning. not being able to look after themselves while drunk. taking dangerous risks and having accidents – for example, being killed on the road while walking home drunk.
What can you do to help stop?
Stop Teenage Drinking: 10 ways to keep your kid safe
- Talk to your kids, not at them.
- Education is key.
- Help teens understand the risk
- Get involved
- Be a positive influence
- Eliminate Temptation
- Be aware of the warning signs
- Establish clear rules
- Teach refusal skills
- Create and commit to a family pledge.
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
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
saking@fcps.edu
Yearbook Order Form Link
- March 27th-March 31st: Career & College Readiness Week
- March 28th: Class Picture Day at MUES!
- March 29th: Westfield Pyramid Art Show at 6:30 PM (Westfield HS)
- April 3rd-April 7th: Spring Break
 Spring After School Clubs - General Registration Open Today!
The following afterschool club registrations are open today.
1) Baroody Camp's after school clubs
Registration Link: https://bc-ffx-mcnair.jumbula.com/#/spring-2023
**Limited financial aid opportunities are available for those who qualify. Please indicate your request at the time of registration.
NOTE: if approved, financial aid is available for one class per child per session
**Gmail Users: To receive the notifications, either favorite emails coming from bc-ffx-mcnair@jumbula.com, or monitor your promotions folder
2) Ms. Scott's Guitar & Ukulele Clubs
Registration Link: https://app.memberhub.gives/mcnairspr2023guitarukuleleclub/Campaign/Details
Spirit Wear Available for Sale!
Spirit Wear is now available for sale! Please visit the following link to see all of the items available for purchase! Shipped directly to you!
https://www.rokkitwear.com/school/56359-mcnair-elementary-school
PTA Board Open Positions for the 2023-2024 School Year
We have the following PTA board positions that the interested candidates can apply for.
- Treasurer
- VP of Fundraising and Academic Support
- Technology Chair
- Secretary
Please contact president@mcnairespta.org if you want to know more about the roles, responsibilities and benefits of serving in the PTA Board and our school community.
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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