Please join Ms. Luck in congratulating our "October Safety Patrols of the Month!" This month, they excelled with exhibiting excellent leadership skills, showing kindness, and reporting unsafe activities in an effort to keep our Mustangs safe around our school and on the bus! Way to go, Mustangs!
Abhigya – MUES Crosswalk
Aarav & Swara – MUES Kiss & Ride
Ria – McNair Lower Flags
Anaya & Kavin – McNair Lower Crosswalks
Bus 2 – Aymie
Bus 4 – Alexis
Shreya – Hall & Bus Helper
Sahaana D – Bus Helper
Hello Mustang Families,
This has been a busy week for our Mustangs! We began the week by kicking off our "House Pep Rally" where each classroom community learned which house they're part of as well as the purpose behind why we're implementing this system as a part of our school's Positive Behavior Approach. They also learned about when their monthly House Meetings will be held and what they'll be doing when they meet. I look forward to sharing more about this with families at our November PTA general membership meeting.
And, we ended the week by celebrating the end of the first quarter of school by having our annual "Storybook Character Parade" with McNair primary school. We appreciate all of the families who took time our of their morning to enjoy this treasured annual celebration with us!
Don't forget that students have a mini fall break from school the next several days. School is closed for all students in FCPS on Friday, November 1st, Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th. We will welcome our Mustangs back on Wednesday, November 6th for the start of our second quarter of school.
For all of our families who celebrate Diwali, Dia de Los Muertos, or All Saints Day, we wish you, your family, and friends a safe and wonderful time celebrating!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
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November 1st
All schools in FCPS are closed on Friday, November 1st in celebration of Diwali. For all of our McNair Upper families who celebrate this important five-day festival, we wish you a very Happy Diwali!
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November 1st
All schools in FCPS are closed on Friday, November 1st in celebration of Dia de Los Muertos and All Saints Day. For all of our McNair Upper families who celebrate these cultural holidays, we wish you a wonderful celebration.
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November 4th
School is also closed on Monday, November 4th for students. Staff will be engaging in professional development opportunities on this day as well as facilitating parent-teacher conferences.
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November 5th
School is closed on Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day.
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It's FALL BACK time! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 2nd. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3rd. |
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This is a friendly reminder that every time you visit a school in FCPS, you are expected to show a valid driver's license or government-issued ID.
If you plan to visit McNair Upper for a parent-teacher conference, to volunteer, to attend a special event during school hours, or to check-in/checkout your Mustang, the main office staff will ask you for one. This rule also applies for family members who visit our school frequently.
Please help our main office staff keep our Mustangs safe by assisting us in doing your part.
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McNair Upper ES will be celebrating Veterans Day on Friday, November 8th with one whole-school assembly. Our Mustangs will sing patriotic songs and participate in interactive activities to learn about the significance of why we celebrate Veterans Day.
If you have a family member who served or is currently serving in the military, we invite them to attend. We would like to recognize and honor our Veterans as a way to thank you for your contributions to our country and our freedom.
Please complete the form below to indicate if the Veteran will be attending our assembly and/or submit your Veteran's picture for a special slides presentation during the assembly.
MUES Celebrates Veterans Day Form
If you are able to help celebrate Veterans Day with us in person or if you would like to submit a picture for our special presentation, please take a moment to fill out the Google Form below no later than Monday, November 4th.
If you have any questions, please email Melissa Goddin, Principal, at MMGoddin@fcps.edu.
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Each year during the month of November, we like to provide all of our classroom communities a pumpkin where our Mustangs document all of the wonderful things they are thankful for on it. We then use these pumpkins for our centerpieces at our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.
We are hoping to collect 40 large or medium-sized pumpkins so that each of our homeroom classes and specialists' classrooms at McNair Upper ES can have one.
If you are able to donate a pumpkin, please fill out the very brief Google Form below. Pumpkins can be dropped off at the main office beginning on Monday, October 28th.
Thankful & Grateful Pumpkin Donation
If you have questions, please email Mrs. Goddin, Principal, at MMGoddin@fcps.edu. Thank you in advance for your support!
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The Federal Government owns property in Fairfax County, and those properties are removed from the local tax base. FCPS is eligible to apply for Federal Impact Aid funds as reimbursement for the lost tax revenue. FCPS uses the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students and to support our request for Impact Aid resources, which become part of FCPS' general operating budget. Federally connected students are children of active-duty uniformed services personnel, children who live on federal property or in subsidized federal housing, and children whose parents are employed on eligible federal properties. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
McNair Upper Elementary School participates in this annual survey. Families are encouraged to complete the survey through ParentVUE beginning October 21st.
Here is more information about the Federal Impact Aid Survey that was shared with all families earlier this week:
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
Full Time AAP Referrals
Referrals for Full Time AAP Screening are due no later than December 15th at 11:59 p.m. This is a firm deadline, and no exceptions will be made. Please refer to this checklist for links to referral documents and submission instructions. Here is the link: AAP Checklist Link
Referral Office Hours with Mrs. Janofsky
Mrs. Janofsky will host office hours on Zoom to answer questions and provide clarity around the Full Time AAP Screening Process. Individual parent meetings will not be scheduled. If one of these times does not work for you, please email your question directly to Mrs. Janofsky at mljanofsky@fcps.edu.
- Friday 11/8, 11am-12pm
- Friday 11/15 9am-10am
- Friday 11/22 1pm-2pm
- Monday 12/2 1pm-2pm
- Friday 12/13 1pm-2pm
Use this Zoom Link to enter. Please email Mrs. Janofsky ahead of time if you would like translation services.
Middle and High School AAP Services Overview
Wednesday, November 20th 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom link; will be shared in the future
Audience: Parents of 5th and 6th grade students
Please join us to learn about the scope of AAP services in Middle and High school, including Honors Courses, AAP Courses, Advanced Math and more. We will record this session and post the link on our website.
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
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We would love the help of our McNair families to stock both of our school's teacher workrooms with snacks, treats, and drinks for our hard working staff members to enjoy while they plan engaging lessons and activities for our Mustangs.
If you are able to do so, please consider donating something. Please click on the following link to sign-up for your donation:
Fall Snacks Sign-Up Form
Donations can be dropped off to the designated school's main office each school day between the hours of 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Mrs. Goddin & Mrs. Watson
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Registration Link for PTA membership: Join the McNair PTA!
Reflections Update
If you've signed up for the Reflections, please have your entry ready! The submission deadline is November 13th, 2024. We will share the submission process soon.
Odyssey of the Mind is Starting Soon!
Calling all problem solvers, writers, actors, scientists, engineers, project managers, artists, and creative thinkers!
Another season of Odyssey of the Mind is starting soon.
At OOTM, students work together to develop a solution to their chosen problem for a regional competition in March. Students will learn to work as part of a team, think creatively, learn new skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun.
If you are interested, please fill out the form OOTM Interest Form 2024-25 by November 7th!
(Note this does require some level of participation from the parents as coaches/co-coaches or volunteers.)
Link for the OOTM interest form: OOTM Interest Form 2024-25
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Harris Teeter Together In Education- Fundraiser
Harris Teeter’s Together In Education program gives schools a chance to earn funds when you link your VIC card and shop Harris Teeter brands. A percentage of your purchase is donated to the school that your VIC card is linked to. There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn.
Instruction for Families:
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Option 1: Please use the annual sign up form for the TIE program from Harris Teeter using the following link: McNair Harris Teeter
- Note: You need to re-register every year for this program.
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Option 2: You can also sign up in-person at the counter using our school code: 5090
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 Taco Bamba Fundraiser is happening soon!
Event Date: Wednesday, 13th November 2024
mention the coupon code or the organization’s name upon ordering in-store for credit.
When purchasing gift cards or ordering online through Taco Bamba’s website,
guests will enter the code: GIVE20 in the coupon code area at check-out.
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Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to be Event Coordinators for the following Events:
- Movie Night
- Bingo Night
- Running Event (fun run or color run)
- International Night/Cultural Fair
- Student Talent Show
- Kids vs. Adults Sports Tournament
- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
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What Does an Event Coordinator Do?
Event Coordinators act as the main organizer and point of contact for their chosen event; lead a team of volunteers, brainstorm ideas, and make sure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.
We're also looking for friendly Coaches and volunteers to host events like Science Olympiad Division B, ACSL, Odyssey of the Mind and Reflections. We'd love for you to join us!
Please click on the link to join the volunteer group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZ4KRYb4mYh5N2Qt6NJOKu
PTA General Meeting
The slide deck for the general membership meeting held on October 16th can be found here: October PTA General Membership Meeting Information
Any questions? send an email toboard@mcnairespta.org
Thank you for all your support!
Warm Regards,
Sayanti Dasgupta,
VP Communications McNair ES PTA
- October 21st-November 22nd: McNair Upper ES Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Window
- November 1st: Diwali; school closed
- November 4th & November 5th: Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays; school closed for students
- November 6th: 2nd Quarter of School Begins
- November 11th: Veterans Day; school closed
- November 20th: PTA General Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM/McNair Upper ES
- November 27th-November 29th: Thanksgiving Holiday; school closed
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