Greetings McNair Students and Families,
Thank you for celebrating Kindness Week with us! We know kindness goes well beyond a spirit week and we will continue to celebrate and recognize your child's kind acts each and every day. Additionally, please read this newsletter carefully as there are a lot of exciting events coming up at McNair and throughout FCPS for our Mustangs. We hope that you will join us at our upcoming PTA Meeting on February 21st and the PTA Family Movie Night on February 23rd.
Enjoy the long weekend and Happy Presidents' Day! We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, 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!
When students miss too many days of school, they fall behind and struggle to keep up with their classmates. Whether the days missed are due to illness, truancy or for any other reason, the end result for the student is the same — learning time is lost. Children and adolescents will get sick at times and may need to stay at home, but we want to work with you to help minimize the number of days your student is absent from school.
Missed Days Add Up Quickly!
- Just a few missed days a month adds up to several school weeks missed in a year.
- Both excused and unexcused absences can make it more difficult for your child to keep up with other students, especially in math and reading.
- Kindergarten and first grade are critical for your child. Missing school during these early years makes it more difficult for children to learn in later years and they often have trouble reading by the end of third grade.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
👩🏫 Help Students Achieve Their Dreams. Teach for FCPS!
Save the date! Attend FCPS’ instructional job fair on Saturday, February 24, 9 a.m.-noon, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Network and take advantage of interview opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. Employment offers may be extended during the fair. Register today.
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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At the last School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that focuses on excellence and providing students an equitable education in an inclusive and respectful environment, where access, opportunity, and achievement are available to all.
The budget also prioritizes competitive compensation to attract and retain a world-class workforce.
The FY 2025 Proposed Budget totals $3.8 billion, an increase of $301.8 million, or 8.6%, over the FY 2024 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is focused on instruction. Key highlights include:
- Supporting students academically by maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students.
- Retaining and attracting world-class educators with a 6% market scale adjustment.
- Strengthening student well-being outside of the classroom with expanded athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
- Continuing initiatives including expansion of inclusive preschool, adoption of green initiatives, and funding assistant director of student activities positions previously funded with ESSER III.
Special education daily contract extensions, funding for the safety and security screening program, and late buses to support academics and activities at middle schools are several of the priorities to be addressed at the end of FY 2024.
The School Board is scheduled to adopt the Advertised Budget on Thursday, February 22. Read more about the proposed budget. Keep up with FCPS’ budget development process.
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Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.
A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.
Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.
Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.
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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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Lights, Action, Family Fun!
Join Us for our PTA Movie Night!
Date: Friday February 23, 2024
Time: 6:00pm
Location: McNair Primary Campus Cafeteria
Cost: $15 per family
Grab a seat, grab a slice, and let the movie magic begin! Join us for a cozy indoor family movie night filled with laughter, love, and food. Bring a blanket, sleeping bag, pillows, etc. to sit on.
Pizza, chips, soda, and juice boxes will be available for pre-order or on-site purchase. **(on-site is cash only)**
**Children must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian in order to attend and the parent/legal guardian must stay with their child(ren) at all times. No drop offs**
RSVP is Required to attend the event.
Families must RSVP no later than Friday, February 16th. RSVP HERE
(This is a firm deadline. Tickets will not be sold at the door.)
If you have any questions, please email the McNair PTA Board at board@mcnairespta.org
Cast Your Vote!!!
Want to vote on which move will be playing? Please have your child bring in any amount of coins to vote on which movie they want to watch! The movie that earns the most money for the school, wins and will be viewed at Movie Night! We will reveal the winning movie on our Morning News Show on February 23rd, the day of the event!
Thank you for your support!
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Register Now for Early Spring Chess Club- 10 Weeks of Strategy & Fun!
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player seeking to sharpen your skills, our 10-week program is designed to cater to all levels of expertise. Join us for a journey of strategy, camaraderie, and most importantly fun!
Details:
Start Date: Feb 14, 2024
Duration: 10 Weeks
Meeting Days: Wednesdays
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Location: McNair Primary School Cafeteria.
How to Register: Simply click on the registration link below and follow the easy steps to secure your spot. Hurry, as spaces are limited!
https://mcnairespta.memberhub.com/w/clubs
Student Scholarships:
- Students eligible for the Free Meal program can also apply for the Club Scholarship. PTA offers a 50% discount on the club fee, with the remaining 50% to be covered by the Parent/Guardian/Club Sponsor.
- PTA can award a scholarship to one student per season.
- PTA has the capacity to grant scholarships to two students per club.
- To apply for the scholarship, please use this link. Scholarships are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any questions/Suggestions? Email Us : board@mcnairespta.org
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!
Fairfax County Science and Engineering Fair Open House
Members of the general public are invited to attend the science fair open house at Robinson Secondary School on Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.
The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School. The event features a public tasting of student dishes and demonstrations from two local celebrated chefs.
The student challenge at the heart of this event is to create healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse school menu items that meet USDA guidelines. Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity chefs, school food professionals, and local food producers. The public is invited to vote for their favorite dish.
Chefs Najmieh Batmanglij and Chris Morgan of Joon will offer a demonstration at 11:15 a.m. Public tasting of student dishes will get underway at noon.
Student-created dishes from this annual event have been featured on school menus throughout the Greater Washington Region. It is free to attend, but registration is required.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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.
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
- Register for Superintendent Community Conversations
- Kindergarten Registration
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 16: RSVP's Due for the PTA Movie Night
February 19: President's Day, Holiday (FCPS School's Closed)
February 21: PTA Meeting 6:30-8:00pm at McNair Upper ES
February 23: PTA Movie Night at 6:00pm at McNair. (Make Sure To RSVP!)
February 24: FCPS Instructional Job Fair, 9:00am Lake Braddock Secondary
March 5: School Planning Day, No School For Students
March 17: FCPS Science Fair 1:00-3:00pm at Robinson Secondary School
March 22: End of Quarter 3
March 25-29: Spring Break (FCPS Schools Closed)
April 1-2: Teacher Workday/Staff Development Day, No School For Students
April 10: Eid al Fitr, Holiday (FCPS Schools Closed)
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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