Greetings McNair Students and Families,
Our students have had another fantastic week of learning and growing together and we are proud of their efforts and achievements. It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the third quarter! Thank you for your continued dedication to ensuring your student attends school on time every day. Attendance matters. Your partnership is essential to your child's education and growth.
We are excited to announce that our Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd at 9:30am. If your child will be five years old by September 30th, please check out this easy-to-follow five step process. Additionally, we encourage you to share this information with any neighbors who have young children. For questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Hosseini, our Student Registrar at ahosseini@fcps.edu or call our main office at 703-793-4800.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Together, we can ensure that every child receives a high quality education and has the opportunity to thrive. Together, all things are possible.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend! We are looking 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.
School Year Routines
-
Maintain regular bed time and morning routines to help your child develop a habit of on-time attendance.
-
Talk to your child about why going to school everyday is important unless they are sick.
-
Don’t let your child stay home unless they are truly sick.
-
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.
-
When possible, avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
-
Reach out to your child’s teacher or school counselor if you are experiencing tough times such as unstable housing, transportation or health problems.
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.
.
.
|
At last week’s regular business meeting, the School Board voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget. The Advertised Budget is a needs-based budget that represents the funding needed to support schools in the upcoming year. It focuses on educational excellence for each and every student and competitive compensation for our hard-working, dedicated, and results-driven staff. The budget is closely aligned with FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which seeks a strong academic start for our youngest students and prepares our graduates for a thriving future. Nearly 86% of the budget is focused on instruction.
Learn more about the budget and stay up-to-date by following the budget development calendar.
|
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
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.
 .
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.
|
Lights, Action, Family Fun!
Join Us for our PTA Movie Night!
Date: Due to low registration, the date has been postponed to March 8th or March 15th. A confirmation of the date will be coming soon!
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, March 8th. 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!
|
|
 |
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.
 Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
- How Students Benefit from CTE Courses
- Supreme Court Decision Regarding TJHSST
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
👍❤️ Follow Our School on Social Media!
Want to see more photos and videos of what’s going on at McNair Elementary School? Follow us on social media!
 Twitter Facebook Instagram
Please stay in touch with us by...
Mark your calendars!
As we navigate through our school year together, please mark the upcoming important dates on your calendar.
February 24: FCPS Instructional Job Fair, 9:00am Lake Braddock Secondary
March 4-March 8: Read Across America Week
March 5: Presidential Primary Day, No School For Students
March 8 or 15: PTA Movie Night at 6:00pm at McNair. (Be Sure To RSVP!)
March 17: FCPS Science Fair 1:00-3:00pm at Robinson Secondary School
March 20: PTA Meeting at 6:30pm at McNair ES
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!
|
