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Hello MUES Families,
The end of the quarter is officially here! The past few weeks have been filled with two exciting field trips for some members of our Mustang community. Our 5th graders recently went to Luray Caverns for the day, while our 5th and 6th grade Young Scholars had the opportunity to spend the day at Westfield High School learning about their STEAM Lab and opportunities they offer to high school students. Their visit to Westfield HS is captured in the collage above. Next week, our 6th grade Mustangs will spend the day at Horizons participating in many team building and ropes course activities.
Don't Forget to Sign Up- To celebrate the beginning of our second quarter, the PTA will be hosting a Family Movie Night on Friday, November 7th at McNair Upper ES. See scroll down below to the "McNair PTA News" section of this week's family newsletter to read specific information about this event; including how to sign-up to attend it with your family.
With the new quarter beginning on Wednesday, November 5th, this is the perfect opportunity for students to reset themselves, make a goal for something they hope to accomplish during the second quarter of school, and for our staff to reteach expected behaviors and routines. Please continue to partner with our school staff to make this a wonderful school year for every member of our Mustang family!
Have a nice long weekend, Mustangs!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
- November 3rd & November 4th: Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays
- November 7th: PTA Movie Night at 5:00 PM
- November 10th: Overview of the AAP Screening Process Meeting at 5:00 PM
- November 11th: Veterans Day; all school in FCPS are closed
- November 19th: Three-Hour Early Release Day; 12:30 PM Dismissal
- November 20th: Thanksgiving Luncheon (a modified lunch schedule will be fanned out in the coming weeks)
- November 26th-November 29th: Thanksgiving Break
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As a friendly reminder, school is closed for all students in FCPS on both Monday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 4th. We will welcome all of our Mustangs back to school on Wednesday, November 5th for the start of the 2nd quarter! |
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Daylight savings ends this weekend. Make sure to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night. Enjoy the additional hour of sleep! |
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 parent that registered the student with FCPS (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.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Step 1: CLICK HERE or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
McNair Upper ES will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey to 6th graders the week of November 17th - November 21st, during their FOCUS specials class. The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people
While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete and return the opt out form that will be sent home with your student on Thursday, October 16th. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
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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 27th.
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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FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
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Please join us to learn about the Full Time AAP Screening Process. We will discuss important deadlines and what families and schools submit in the screening portfolio. Students in Grades 2-7 are eligible for Full Time screening.
When: Monday November 10, 2025, 5-6 p.m.
Where: McNair Upper Elementary Cafeteria
Who: Families of 2nd-6th graders who are interested in learning more about the Full Time AAP Referral and Screening process
Questions? Contact Mallory Janofsky, McNair Upper AART, at mljanofsky@fcps.edu or Kaitlin Burg, McNair Elementary AART, at kmburg@fcps.edu
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 If you'd like to donate something to support our staff, please click on the following link: Fall Snack Sign-Up Link
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities for the school division. You may also share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask questions. Events are planned for the following dates:
Click on the date to register. Additional locations and registration links will be shared soon. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
Dr. Reid, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, has launched the FCPS Family Vision Group. This group brings together parents and caregivers in a meaningful way through sharing diverse perspectives to ensure that FCPS provides the best possible education experience for each and every student. The Family Vision Group also provides another opportunity to put our 2023-2030 Strategic Plan in action through meaningful communication and collaboration with families and caregivers.
By participating, parents/caregivers gain valuable knowledge and connections to become powerful partners in their child's educational journey. The group also facilitates open discussions with Dr. Reid on important topics related to student success. Bi-monthly meetings (August 2024 - May 2025) ensure consistent school representation and foster open communication through Q&A sessions, and feedback opportunities to help participants inform other families at their schools. The FCPS Family Vision Group seeks to recognize and strengthen the positive impact of community engagement on student achievement. Key responsibilities of the FCPS Family Connection Group Include:
- Regularly attend FCPS Family Vision Group meetings.
- Support the superintendent's outreach efforts to engage families and community members.
- Actively participate in the exchange of information and perspectives.
- Serve as ambassadors to your school community by being an additional bridge to sharing information between families and the superintendent.
- Commit to pursuing the interest of each and every student in Fairfax County Public Schools.
We are still looking for one more family representative to serve on this group to represent the McNair Upper ES community. If you are interested, please reach out to me by email at MMGoddin@fcps.edu or by calling the main office at (571) 982-1700.
Thank you so much in advance for your support of this division wide opportunity for families!
- Treat the Troops Candy Drive
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- Monday, November 3, 2025- Friday November 7, 2025
- McNair Movie Night
- Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00pm- 8:00pm
- Chipotle Spirit Night
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
McNair Mustang Movie Night!
Friday, November 7th | 5–8 PM
Join us for Bad Guys 2!
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy pizza ($2 per slice), snacks, and drinks.
Free admission — doors open at 5 PM, movie starts at 6 PM.
Whole pizzas ($15, cheese or pepperoni) can be pre-ordered by Nov 2.
Order Here | RSVP Here
Eat Chipotle! Help the McNair PTA!
Calling all burrito lovers,
Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 1144 Elden St in Herndon for our fundraiser on Tuesday, November 18 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We're raising money to support McNair Elementary PTA, so just download a flyer from the link below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 25% of the proceeds to the cause!
ONLINE CODE: P97TYWJ or SHOW THE FLYER IN THE RESTAURANT
Click here for more details.
Can't wait to see you!
Treats for Troops!
Only a few more days until Halloween! Our Mustangs will be out collecting lots of treats! But once Halloween wraps up, don’t let that extra candy go to waste. let’s share it! We will be collecting leftover, unopened Halloween treats for our troops.
📦 How to Help:
- Drop off your extra candies in the bins near the main office.
- Donate between November 3rd-7th
- Please only include sealed candies.
ACSL- American Computer Science League
Elementary Division- Open to students in grades 3 - 6
Each contest consists of an online 30-minute, 6-question non-programming test, focused on a single category of content. A different category will be tested on each contest.
For any further questions please send an email to acsl@mcnairespta.org
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bp748j2p
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 Parents:
Option 1: Please use the annual sign up form for the TIE program from Harris Teeter using the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/mcnairharristeeter
Note: You need to re-register every year for this program.
Option 2: You can also sign up in-person at the counter using our school code: 5090
Corporate Donation to the PTA
Did you know that the McNair Elementary PTA is a 501- 3(c) non profit (EIN 332743954) meaning your deductions are tax deductible!
As the year ends, please consider making a donation to the PTA and checking with your employer to see if they will match your donation.
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