 Congratulations to our MUES Virginia State Chess Tournament champions!
- Ayyappan M. (5th grader in Ms. Freer's class): 4th place in the individual K-8 Under 1200 category
- Ayyappan M. and Arjun M. (5th grader in Ms. Freer's class): 2nd place in the team K-8 Under 1200 category
- Geetansh W. (5th Grader in Mr. Thomas' class): 4th place in the Virginia State Chess Blitz Tournament under K-5 category
- Geetansh W. , Vihaan B. (5th grader in Ms. Freer's class) and Dharmik Y. (4th grader in Ms. Luea's class): 3rd place in the team K-5 Under 1000 category
Hello MUES Families,
Happy Spring! The milder temperatures are more consistent now and everything is beginning to bloom including the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C.!
This has been another busy week at MUES! We began the week with our March three-hour early release school day, which was a lovely day for our Mustangs to have some additional outside time after school was dismissed. We also administered our first SOL test of the season when our 5th grade students completed the integrated reading and writing state assessment on Wednesday morning.
We ended the week by hosting our first-ever "Staff vs. 6th Grade Students" basketball game. It was a great way to put our spin on March Madness-MUES Style! My heart was full with the number of families and staff members that came out to cheer on our Mustangs who played in last night's game. Being this was the first time we have ever hosted an event like this, we did not know what to expect. After the great turnout and positive feedback we received, it is safe to say that this is an event we will make a MUES tradition in the years to come!
I wish our entire Mustang family a wonderful spring weekend.We look forward to another great week at MUES next week!
Sincerely,
Melissa Goddin
Proud Principal
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- Friday, March 28th is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students.
- All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31 in celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
- Tuesday, April 1st is a student holiday and teacher workday. All schools in FCPS will be closed.
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Is there a staff member at McNair Upper ES that you would like to recognize?
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
Please take note of the following before submitting an FCPS CARES:
- Submissions are entered through StaffConnect, the HR portal for all employee actions. Select “I want to submit a(n)” and scroll to “FCPS Cares Submission.” The report will use the word “incident,” which is a generic term for all submissions, regardless of type.
- A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s).
- All submissions will be posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.
- Submissions containing personal or sensitive information may be edited to protect individuals' privacy.
- Feel free to compose your submission using a text editor such as Microsoft Word before copying and pasting it in the StaffConnect text box.
- For questions, please email employeeawards@fcps.edu.
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FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations across the school division this spring. These events are a valuable opportunity for communities to share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage directly with Dr. Reid. Your input matters, and we encourage you to participate.
Community Conversations – Open to all families from all regions
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Thursday, March 20 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Cunningham Park Elementary School Registration is open, but not required.
- Monday, March 24 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Kings Park Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Lorton Station Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Monday, April 7 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Greenbriar West Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Monday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mount Eagle Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mason Crest Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
Interpreter services will be provided for all events.
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This year, spring break is April 14th-April 18th. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Monday, April 21st when our school doors open at 8:35 AM.
Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong! Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is conducting a division-wide review of school boundaries, with the first round of community meetings that were held between mid-November and mid-December 2024, followed by virtual sessions in January and February 2025.
However, the Coates Elementary School boundary study is a separate effort to address capacity challenges at the school. On February 20, 2025, the Fairfax County School Board received recommendations for the study’s scope. A final decision on the scope of the Boundary Study is expected at the March 13, 2025, School Board meeting. Schools included in the recommended boundary scope:
Herndon Pyramid
- Aldrin ES
- Armstrong ES
- Clearview ES
- Dranesville ES
- Herndon ES
- Hutchison ES
South Lakes Pyramid
- Dogwood ES
- Fox Mill ES
- Hunters Woods ES
- Lake Anne ES
- Terraset ES
Chantilly Pyramid
- Lees Corner ES
- Oak Hill ES
Westfield
- Floris ES
- McNair ES
- McNair Upper ES
AAP Level IV Center Boundaries
- Clearview ES
- Forest Edge ES
- Hunters Woods ES
- McNair Upper ES
- Oak Hill ES
- Sunrise Valley ES
Once the scope of the boundary study is approved by the School Board, FCPS staff will develop possible program and/or boundary change scenarios within the approved scope. These scenarios will be shared with the community, and opportunities for public input will be available through in-person and virtual meetings on:
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Virtual via Zoom – Register here. For the virtual meeting, registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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Monday, April 7, 2025 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. In person - Coates Elementary School - Cafeteria
Each meeting will offer the same presentation and opportunity for community feedback, with language interpretation available. Families and community members can review the proposed changes and share their input.
Stay informed by visiting the Coates Elementary School Boundary Study, where you can also sign up for the mailing list to receive updates.
For any questions, please fill out this form. Your engagement in this process is important!
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Order your 24-25 MUES Yearbook now by visiting the following website:
MUES 24-25 School Yearbook Order Link
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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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Please Join PTA!
Registration Link for PTA membership: https://mcnairespta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
McNair Chess Tournament
Our next McNair Chess Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, 2025.
Our next McNair Chess Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Location: McNair Elementary School 2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive Herndon, VA 20171
MAXIMUM ENTRIES 120
Pre-registration closes on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
The early pre-registration fee through Tuesday, March 25, 2025 is $40.00 per chess player.
The late pre-registration fee for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and Thursday, March 27, 2025 is $45.00.
On-site registrations will close at 8:30 am on Saturday, March 29. The on-site registration fee is $50.00.
No Email/Phone Registrations allowed.
NOTE: If you need a bye for the later rounds - please notify us prior to the beginning of round 2.
Doors open at 8:00 am for on-site registrations. On-site registration closes at 8:30 am. The first round starts at 9:00 am.
Three (3) sections:
- K-3 G/30,d5 (5 rounds)
- K-5 G/45,d5 (4 rounds)
- K-8 G/45,d5 (4 rounds)
NOTE: REMINDER: Cancellations are subject to a $5.00 / player handling fee.
NOTE: Participants should use the back / cafeteria doors - the front doors will not be open.
Participants must have a USCF ID - to register: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php
Pre-registrations (updated periodically): Pre-registrations
NOTE: Our chess tournaments are subject to Fairfax County Public School policies. In case of inclement weather - please check www.fcps.edu.
Upcoming Tournaments:
Tentative - McNair Scholastic Chess - April 26, 2025
Please address questions or concerns to mcnairchess@gmail.com
Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/rh5stzw2
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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 3 Volunteers to join our Financial Committee.
We need volunteers to be Event Coordinators for the following Events:
- Running Event (fun run or color run)
- International Night/Cultural Fair
- Student Talent Show
- Kids vs. Adults Sports Tournament
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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
- March 25th: Spring Picture Day
- March 28th: Last Day of the 3rd Quarter of School
- March 31st: School Closed in Celebration of Eid
- April 1st: Teacher Workday; Student Holiday
- April 14th-April 18th: Spring Break; school closed
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