Greetings McNair Students and Families,
We had a strong kickoff to the third quarter this week! Together we learned, we shared laughter, we continued to set classroom expectations, as well as foster our warm and caring culture. Our teachers this week also reflected on our School Innovation Improvement Plan (SIIP) data to ensure we are on the right track supporting each and every student by name and by need.
In addition, we appreciate all of our parents/guardians who were able to join us at our McNair Family Coffee with the principals, counselors, social worker, and attendance officer. Together we discussed the critical importance of regular attendance. In addition, our Family Literacy Night was a great success!! We hope you enjoyed learning more about the Science of Reading and gained valuable strategies to support literacy at home. At our event, we had two very special guests present. School Board Member, Melanie Meren visited us along with our mascot, McStang the Mustang!
Next Thursday, February 8th, our Mustangs are looking forward to celebrating the 100th day of school together! Lookout for more details from your child's teacher about the learning opportunities that they will get to participate in on this very special day.
We appreciate your active partnership and support. Together, we are creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our Mustangs. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. Wishing you all a joyous weekend! We look forward to seeing you on Monday, Mustangs!
All the best,
Mrs. Watson and Mrs. O'Bryant
Please contact us with any questions!
Principal: Elizabeth Watson, evwatson@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Brandy O'Bryant, bmobryant@fcps.edu
🙋Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Parents/Guardians have a huge influence on students when it comes to attendance. Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance will help students do well in high school, college, and at work.
During the school year...
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Maintain regular bed time and morning routines to help your child develop a habit of on-time attendance.
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Talk to your child about why going to school everyday is important unless they are sick.
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Don’t let your child stay home unless they are truly sick.
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If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find out why and talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make him feel comfortable and excited about learning. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
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When possible, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
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Reach out to your child’s teacher or school counselor if you are experiencing tough times such as unstable housing, transportation or health problems.
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Our AMAZING school counselors at McNair are Donna Ford and Kristin Coe. Their impact on our school community is immeasurable, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for their incredible dedication to the well-being and success of all of our students.
Please take a moment to share your appreciation with them next week by having your child write them a letter or draw them a picture. Your kind words and encouragement will undoubtedly mean a lot!!
Click to view Ms. Burg's & Ms. Mallory's February AAP Community Newsletter.
In addition, check out the video created by Mrs. Burg, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, as she shares with you a few of the tools she hopes to use with your students in Thinking Lab! Please be sure to sign the Digital Resource Parent Consent so that your Mustang has access to these wonderful resources.
If you have any questions about Advanced Academics Programming at McNair, please email Ms. Burg at kmburg@fcps.edu.
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Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
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Are you interested in Volunteering at McNair?
We would greatly appreciate your support! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us! If you are interested, please contact the Main Office at 703-793-4800. You may also email our Administrative Assistant, Julia Smoot at jcsmoot@fcps.edu.
Please see below for opportunities to make donations to support McNair Elementary School! We greatly appreciate any contributions!
Please help us keep our staff lounges and teacher planning spaces stocked with individually wrapped healthy snack foods, beverages, and a few sweet treats for our awesome staff as a way to keep them energized as they educate and support our Mustangs!
Please sign-up for any of the items listed below and drop off any donations to the main office. The main office is open daily, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm. Thank you for your partnership and supporting our AMAZING McNair Staff! Please click here to make a donation.
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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!
Support PTA: Become a Member or Volunteer
Please contact Miranda Butzlaff, our PTA President at president@mcnairespta.org if you want to know more information about our PTA and opportunities to get involved within our school community!
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Superintendent to Present Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Here Comes the Bus App
- Career Exploration Event for High School Students
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Mark your calendars!
As we navigate through our school year together, please mark the upcoming important dates on your calendar.
February 5-12: School Counselor's Week
February 8: 100th Day of School!
February 12-16: Kindness Week
February 19: President's Day, Holiday (School's Closed)
February 21: PTA Meeting 6:30-8:00pm at McNair Upper ES
March 5: School Planning Day, No School For Students
March 22: End of Quarter 3
2023-2024 Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival begins at 8:35am. The school day begins at 8:45am.
Dismissal begins at 3:30 pm.
Thank you for your partnership and galloping together with us this school year!
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