 No School for Students Tomorrow
Friday, April 21, 2023 is Eid al Fitr and there is no school for students. The McNair School Office will also be closed. We will reopen on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Class Grouping Input by Friday, May 12
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 12. 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.
Register for Kindergarten Now
 FCPS recognizes that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a successful transition to kindergarten.
There’s an easy to follow five step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Register your child today.
McNair’s Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Come and meet the staff, learn more about kindergarten in FCPS and at McNair Elementary, and enjoy meeting families of other rising kindergarten students.
Please contact our school registrar, Ms. Hosseini, at ahosseini@fcps.edu or 703-793-4800 if you have any questions.
How to Register for Pre-K or Early Head Start
 Fairfax County offers pre-K for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements and Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. To register, parents or caregivers should:
- Complete the application form.
- Make a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a residency document (lease, dead, or mortgage).
If your child is selected for one of the programs, the following will need to be completed:
- A school physical.
- Dental exam.
- FCPS school registration forms.
A family service partner will be assigned to guide families through the entire application process. Learn more on the Early Childhood application webpage, or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Child Find Screenings
Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs as well as educating the community about child development and the importance of early intervention. Child Find screenings and services are provided by the FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services program for children ages 20 months through 5 years who live in Fairfax County or Fairfax city. Learn more on the Child Find website.
Register for the Special Education Conference
 The FCPS Special Education Conference will take place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.This year's theme is Unity Within Our FCPS Community. Registration is now for this virtual event. Watch this short video to learn more about the event, including guest speakers. We encourage registrants who need language assistance to call the Parent Information Phone Lines.
April 21
Eid al Fitr, Schools Closed
May 8-12
Staff Appreciation Week; More information to come on how families can celebrate our staff
May 11
McNair ES Field Day (Rain date: May 18th)
May 17
May PTA Meeting at McNair Upper, 6:30 p.m., library
May 29
Memorial Day, Schools Closed
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