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Hello MUES Families,
Last Friday, we celebrated Veterans Day at MUES by having a wonderful sing along that was led by our incredibly talented music teachers, Ms. Scott and Ms. Schatz. Students, staff, and our special guests were treated to patriotic music and beautiful artwork created by our Mustangs under the direction of our wonderful art teacher, Ms. Coe. We even had an interactive part of our celebration led by Ms. Smith and Ms. Luck, our awesome PE teachers, that got our Mustangs moving to some basic training activities and military drills.
The highlight of our ceremony was taking time to honor our military Veterans connected to the McNair Upper community. Please join me in thanking those MUES Veterans who were able to join us in person for this very special celebration: Mr. Avery (MUES parent), Mr. Butzlaff (MUES parent), Mrs. Bradner MUES school counselor), and Mr. Bradner (Mrs. Bradner's husband)!
Despite the rain today and cooler climate, I wish everyone the best weekend!
My Best,
Mrs. Goddin
Your Proud Principal
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On Thursday, November 21st, we will celebrate Thanksgiving at McNair Upper ES with our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. In order to attend this event, you had to R.S.V.P. for it before the deadline, which was October 31st. Grade level lunchtimes were adjusted to accommodate our guests, so, unfortunately, we are unable to welcome walk-ins for this event due to capacity restrictions.
Please arrive five minutes earlier than your Mustangs scheduled lunchtime to get checked in and secure your lunch tickets, if you are eating a school lunch. We ask that you check-in at Door #1, which is the main entrance of our school building.
Below is the lunch schedule for each grade level:
- 3rd Grade Lunch #1: 10:30-11:00 AM
- McCarthy, Garrone, Thompson
- 3rd Grade Lunch #2: 11:05-11:35 AM
- 4th Grade Lunch #1: 11:40-12:10 PM
- 4th Grade Lunch #1: 12:15-12:45 PM
- 6th Grade Lunch: 12:50-1:20 PM
- 5th Grade Lunch: 1:25-1:55 PM
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Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2nd from 6:30-8:00 PM at Westfield HS.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
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Attention 6th grade students! Do you like playing basketball? If so, you’re in luck!
Mr. Smalley and Mr. Credle will be hosting a basketball club every Friday morning at 8:00 AM during the 2nd quarter of school in the McNair Upper gym. This club will start next Friday, November 15th at 8:00 AM and is open to boys and girls in 6th grade only. See you there!
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Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
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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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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.
Advanced Academic Programs: Services in Middle and High School – Virtual Information Session
Parents and Guardians of ALL 6th grade students are invited to attend an information session hosted by the Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) from elementary schools within the Carson MS Pyramid and the Carson Middle School AART. The AARTs will jointly present an Overview of Advanced Academic Programs in Middle School and High School. The presentation will cover topics including the goals of AAP in FCPS, the AAP Continuum of Services in Middle and High School, Honors vs. AAP courses, and Math offerings available to students in middle school.
*Closed Captioning will be available in Spanish*
We will record this session and share the link afterwards for any families not able to join at this time.
Date: Wednesday, November 20th
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting using this link:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96039005092?pwd=CtSji1gX0rntAL1rGVtVHF1wWLk60N.1
Meeting ID 960 3900 5092
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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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McNair PTA is excited to announce that McNair Elementary School will be participating in the Virginia Science Olympiad (Division B) this year! This program offers our students an incredible opportunity to explore STEM through engaging, hands-on events and competitions.
What is Science Olympiad?
A national STEM competition where students collaborate in teams to compete in events covering topics like biology, engineering, physics, and more.
Who Can Join?
Open to 6th-grade and 5th grade (not participating in Division A) students. No prior experience is needed, just a passion for science and teamwork!
Important Dates:
The season will run from December 2024 through March 2025, with competition dates and preparatory sessions listed on our program page.
Registration Deadline:
Registration is now open and will close on Nov, 26th 2024.
How to Register:
To learn more about the program, event dates, and to register your child, please visit the Science Olympiad Information Page.
Spread the Word!
We encourage you to share this exciting opportunity with other 5th and 6th-grade families in your network! Whether it's through your child's friends or neighbors, let's ensure everyone has a chance to join this amazing program.
Let’s work together to make this a fun and enriching experience for our students!
For any questions please send an email to: so.div.b@mcnairespta.org
Registration Link for VASO Division B:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzW177NKHsP7Pp74vQx3cGJSMPE7eX06iR8fcPDEOk_COxeg/viewform
Registration Link for PTA membership: Join the McNair PTA!
Reflections 2024-2025
If you've signed up for the PTA Reflections 2024-2025, it's time to submit your work. Just make sure to follow all the instructions. Good luck!
Submission Format: Digital
Submissions Due Date: November 13th, 2024
Submission Details Link: https://mcnairespta.givebacks.com/w/reflections
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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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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
Thank you for all your support!
Warm Regards,
Sayanti Dasgupta,
VP Communications McNair ES PTA
- November 20th: PTA General Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM/McNair Upper ES
- November 21st: Thanksgiving Luncheon (The R.S.V.P. window closed for this event on October 31st.)
- November 27th-November 29th: Thanksgiving Holiday; school closed
- December 9th: 3-Hour Early Release Day; dismissal is at 12:30 PM
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