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This past Monday was Custodial Appreciation Day. Please join in thanking the very best team around! Mr. Le, Mr. Ramos, Ms. Escobar, Ms. Garcia & Ms. Hernandez- we are thankful for the great care each of you gives to all of us and our beautiful school!
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Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. This year, Monday, October 9th, is a student holiday and staff development day. We look forward to welcoming our Mustangs back for a fun day of learning on Tuesday, October 10th!
Learn more about Indigenous Peoples’ Day from the National Museum of the American Indian.
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 If you would like to donate a snack for McNair Upper ES staff, please click on the link below:
Snack Sign-Up Link
Please click on the link below to access the McNair community's October AAP Community Newsletter- October AAP Community Newsletter
Full Time Advanced Academics Screening Information Session
This information session will be hosted by Kaitlin Burg (McNair ES Advanced Academic Resource Teacher) and Mallory Janofsky (McNair Upper ES Advanced Academic Resource Teacher). We will provide detailed information about the Full Time/Level IV Screening Process, including how to make a referral and which documents families can submit. The deadline for families to submit the referral and supporting documents is December 15 and 11:59 p.m. Spanish translation will be available at this event.
- Tuesday, November 14 – 6:00-7:00PM in the cafeteria at McNair Elementary School (PreK-2 building)
- Friday, November 17th –9:00-10:00AM in the cafeteria at McNair Elementary School (PreK-2 building)
McNair PTA Needs Your Help!
Do you have fresh ideas? Looking to get more involved? Enjoy meeting new people?Then Get involved with the PTA today!
We have the following open Board positions:
- Secretary: Attend monthly meetings and keep meeting notes, occasionally send out email reminders about upcoming PTA meetings, etc.
-Committee Chair Positions: We have several open committee chair positions. Each chair is in charge of planning one specific event. They are able to select which event they would like to chair and will work with the assistance from the rest of the board. Open Committee Chair positions include: Movie Night, Fun Run, Staff Appreciation Events, PTA Engagement, and more!
- Technology Chair: Attend monthly meetings and help set up the slideshow/virtual meeting for those attending online, assist with the PTA website as needed, etc.
If you are interested in helping or want more information, please email Miranda at president@mcnairespta.org.
Before and After School Clubs!
Late Registration is still open until October 11th.
Please visit the links below to register your child for the club(s) of their choice:
Yoga Club - Mondays (Grade 2 only)
Card Club - Tuesdays (Grades 3-6) *Before School*
Ukulele Club - Tuesdays (Grades 3-6)
Fiber Arts Weaving & Stitching Club - Tuesdays (Grades 3-6)
Beginners Chess Club - Wednesdays (Grades 1-6)
Intermediate/Advanced Chess Club - Wednesdays (Grades 1-6)
Japanese Language Club - Wednesdays (Grades 3-6)
Guitar Club - Wednesdays (Grades 3-6)
Girls Multisport Club - Wednesdays (Grades 3-6)
Young Minds of Money Club - Thursdays (Grades 4-6)
Healthy Eating & Cooking Club - Thursdays (Grades 3-6)
MUES Running Club - Thursdays (Grades 3-6)
Upcoming Fundraisers!
Harris Teeter - Fundraiser
Option 1: Please use the annual sign up form for the TIE program from Harris Teeter using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mcnairharristeeter
Note: You need to re-register every year for this program.
Option 2: You can also sign up in-person at the counter using our school code: 5090
Shoe and Clothing Drive on Now!
The McNair PTA is raising funds to support our school and all you have to do is clean out your closets! We are collecting gently used shoes, clothes, and soft goods. There are collection tables at each school -- simply drop off your donation of shoes, clothes, purses, backpacks, blankets, sheets, towels, and more!
DROP OFF DATES: Tuesday September 5th to Tuesday October 31st
Upcoming Competitions!
We have a lot of upcoming competitions at McNair!
Fill out interest forms below for more information!
Virginia Science Olympiad Division A (Grades 3-5)
Virginia Science Olympiad Division B (Grade 6)- We are in need of a head coach to lead this competition.
First Lego League (All Grades)
American Computer Science League (All Grades)
Odyssey of the Mind (All Grades)
McNair Chess is Back!
The first tournament of the school year will be held on Saturday October 7th at 9:00am in the McNair ES Gym. More details to follow very soon!
Get Involved with the PTA!
The PTA supports our schools through help from our community. One way we do that is through the help of our wonderful volunteers! Whether you're available for an hour a year or an hour a week to pitch in - we have opportunities that meet everyone's busy schedule!
If you join before October 1st, you get a discount on the membership price and you are entered to win a raffle of Amazon gift cards, spirit wear, and more!
Thank you,
Miranda Butzlaff
President, McNair ES PTA
Support PTA: Become a Member or Volunteer
October 9th: Indigenous Peoples' Day; no school for students
October 16th: PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM/McNair Upper ES Library
October 23rd-October 27th: Fall Book Fair
October 26th: Family Night at the Fall Book Fair
October 31st: Storybook Character Parade (more details to follow)
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