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A BIG THANK YOU to the Chantilly Academy for hosting some of our Mustangs this week!
Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
We will welcome our Mustangs back to school on Wednesday, March 6th at 8:35 AM!
You can find the next issue of our student newspaper on Schoology. It is posted in our McNair Upper course as well as Mrs. Soni’s Library course. Additionally, it can be accessed here.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mrs. Goddin, principal, regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mrs. Goddin, principal, regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
We are continuing our awesome MUES tradition with our 6th grade students. Every year 6th graders make a graduation cap in art for their 6th grade promotion to middle school. If you have any extra craft supplies at home you would like to donate: yarn, ribbon, beads, stickers, sticker letters, pompoms, acrylic paint, anything you could use to decorate a hat! Please consider donating to the art department! You can drop them off anytime to McNair Upper to Jessica Coe- Room 242.
Mustangs Make Their Marks! – Hallway Expectations
Our Mustangs make their marks every day when they follow our school-wide Hallway Expectations! McNair Upper’s Hallways expectations are important because they maximize learning time. Mustangs walk in silent, single-file lines and follow hallway traffic signs. These expectations minimize transition time to and from lunch, recess, and specials. They also help minimize distractions for our Mustangs who are learning in their classrooms or learning pod as others pass by. Throughout this month, consider having a discussion with your Mustang about the importance of following the Hallway Expectations. Please emphasize the importance of walking and silence while they are in the halls. This is a great way for Mustangs to earn Mustang Marks and show how remarkable they are!
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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.
RESCHEDULED: Lights, Action, Family Fun: Join Us for Movie Night!
Date: Friday March 8th
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**
If you have any questions, email McNair PTA Board at board@mcnairespta.org
Get Involved with the PTA!
Becoming a PTA member has so many benefits! It directly supports your child and your school plus you also receive member-only benefits like weekly newsletters, discounts on school clubs, and access to school competitions.
Click this link to join now! Become a Member!
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
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- March 4th-March 8th: Read Across America Week
- March 5th: School closed for students; Presidential Primary Day
- March 10th: Spring Forward- Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour!
- March 14th: Pi Day at MUES!
- March 25th-March 29th: Spring Break
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