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If your Mustang is going to be absent from school, please remember to report it to the main office. You can either leave a message on our attendance telephone line or by emailing your child's absence to our main office staff.
May Day” is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. The new 9-8-8 number is a suicide and crisis lifeline, similar to 9-1-1 in a medical/safety emergency. One in six youth, aged 6-17, experience a mental health condition each year. Below are some activities to practice at home for mental wellness.
6 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home
- Create a Journal
- Younger students are better able to communicate their feelings and emotions freely in a creative way.
- Practice Gratitude Exercises
- Have students write notes about what they are grateful for and place it a jar (label it thankful jar)
- Engage in breathing exercises
- A couple deep breaths can reset not only your child’s mind
- Deep breathing exercises and meditation can increase focus and compassion
- Try music therapy
- Music can be used to encourage movement and relaxation
- Use Stress Balls and other sensory toys
How to make a stress ball
What you’ll need:
- 2 balloons
- Small funnel
- Rice, flour, Play-Doh, or Orbeez
Directions:
- Take one balloon and use a small funnel to fill it with rice, flour, Play-Doh, or Orbeez.
- Once the balloon is filled, tie the end to close it.
- Double wrap the balloon into the second balloon to make sure it’s super secured.
How to make slime
What you’ll need:
- A glass bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of all-purpose solution or contact solution
- 1 cup of washable school glue
- 1 cup of food coloring or glitter (optional)
- A few drops of lavender essential oil (optional)
Directions:
- Mix the washable school glue and food coloring or glitter together in a glass bowl.
- Add in the teaspoon of baking soda. Give it a good mix with a spoon or spatula.
- Add in the all-purpose solution or contact solution. Add each tablespoon one at a time for best results.
- Mix it all together until the slime begins to separate from the sides of the bowl.
- (Optional step) Add in a few drops of lavender essential oil for a calming scent.
- Start kneading the slime in your hands until it’s no longer sticky and stays together.
Resources
Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Students in grades 3-12 took the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in March. The SEL Screener reports will be mailed directly to families in the next week. This website includes both the Parent Report as well as a Family Guide to support you in understanding results and ideas for talking with your student about their results. Both are available in multiple languages. To learn more about SEL and how we support students at school and at home please see the FCPS SEL website. Please reach out to our school counselors, school psychologist or school social worker with any questions.
Come out to celebrate our amazing 5th and 6th grade Mustang Singers on May 18th at 6:00 PM for their Spring Chorus Concert! If your child is in Chorus, they will need to arrive at 5:30 PM to the cafeteria in their blue Mustang music t-shirts and jeans. We hope you can join us for our concert!
Each year our McNair 6th graders create promotion hats for the 6th grade promotion ceremony. The art department is looking for donations of craft supplies students can use to decorate their hats: stickers, fake flowers, rhinestones, etc. No glitter please.
If you are cleaning out your craft supplies and find any items you no longer need, your donations will be much appreciated! You are welcome to send in donations with your student to give to Ms. Coe, art teacher, or drop them off at the main office between the hours of 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
- May 17th: PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM/McNair Upper ES Library
- May 18th: 5th & 6th Grade Spring Chorus Concert at 6:00 PM
- May 19th: 5th & 6th Grade Math SOL
- May 29th: Memorial Day; school closed
- June 2nd: Field Day at MUES!
- June 15th: 6th Grade Promotion
- June 16th: Farewell Walk for our 6th Grade Mustangs at 1:15 PM
- June 16th: Last Day of School; dismissal at 1:30 PM
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated in the first full week of May (May 8th-May 12th), and is when the teachers and the staff get the extra credit they deserve. Thanks to all the volunteers and donors! PTA and the McNair community were able to honor our teachers and staff by sponsoring various events and gifts this week!
Agenda: Programs and Competitions, Clubs, Principal Updates, Parent's Q&A Session. We will be celebrating the accomplishments of our kids in the American Computer Science League(ACSL). A light snack will be served.
Note: Child care will be provided by PTA Volunteers during the meeting.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 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 (Upper) Elementary School Library 2410 Fox Mill Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Catch a movie under the stars on May 19th at McNair Free Movie Night!
When: May 19th, Entry at 7:00 PM
Where: McNair ES Soccer Field
Movie Start Time: After sunset
Food: There will be pizza, snacks and drinks available for sale. (CASH ONLY)
Lawn chairs, blankets, sleeping bags and picnic baskets are permitted.
PTA Reflections Competition- Next School Year (2023-2024)
Theme: I Am Hopeful Because...
Tentative registration date: 1st week of September, 2023
Program Details: https://www.vapta.org/programs/student-programs/reflections
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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