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Greetings McNair Students and Families,
We hope our Mustangs enjoyed the snow days and treasured the extra time with family. We want to extend our deepest appreciation to our incredible custodial team, who worked tirelessly in frigid temperatures to clear snow and ice and ensure McNair Elementary is safe, accessible, and ready for students and staff. Their commitment, perseverance, and willingness to step up in challenging conditions made a tremendous difference for our entire school community. ❄️💙 Please join us in giving a big Mustang shout-out to Mr. Gubatan, Ms. Mercedes, Ms. Castillo, Mr. Nguyen, and Mr. Le.❄️💙We are truly grateful for all that you do.
Furthermore, we are excited to welcome our Mustangs back this week and return to our daily routines. As you prepare for the week ahead, please remember to send all school-issued devices, including laptops or iPads, along with their chargers, back to school with students. These tools are essential for learning each day.
In addition, being at school every day helps students stay connected and successful. Our current chronic absenteeism rate is 11.3%, and we appreciate your continued partnership in helping every day count—because every Mustang matters!
If you have any questions or would like to connect, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing our entire Mustang community a warm, safe, and wonderful winter weekend!
Together We Grow,
Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Stringer, and Mrs. Royer
Lifelong Learners Grow Here!
Please contact us with any questions!
Principal: Elizabeth Watson, evwatson@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Ipsa Stringer, IBStringer@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Sara Royer, smroyer@fcps.edu
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Save the Date
📌February 6: School-Wide Morning Meeting
📌February 9-13: Kindness Spirit Week!
📌February 16: President's Day Holiday; Schools Closed
📌February 17: Teacher Workday; No School For Students
📌February 25: 3 hour Early Release for Grades K-2, Dismissal at 12:30pm
**Please reference the 2025-2026 School Year FCPS Calendar when making appointments or scheduling family trips. Attendance counts and everyday matters!**
Arrival and Dismissal
Doors open for arrival at 8:35 a.m. The school day begins at 8:45 a.m.
Dismissal begins at 3:30 p.m.
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
Regular attendance at school is essential for building skills that help with students sucess through out their education and beyond. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
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Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
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Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
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If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
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Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
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When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. Student supervision will be provided for families who require it. Three-hour early release days for our school will take place at 12:30pm on the following dates:
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February 25
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March 25
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April 29
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May 20
Please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible to inform them of your child's dismissal arrangements on February 25.
Important Reminder: Seasonal Spare Clothes
As the weather cools down, please take a moment to check and update the extra set of clothes in your child's backpack. We ask that the spare clothing includes items appropriate for the current temperatures, such as long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, socks, and underwear. Having a current and complete set of extra clothes is essential for your child's comfort and well-being, especially in the event of spills, accidents, or unexpected changes in the weather. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring all students are prepared!
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National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling.
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Our AMAZING school counselors at McNair are Donna Ford and Kristin Coe. Their impact on our school community is immeasurable, and we want to express our deepest gratitude for their incredible dedication to the well-being and success of all of our students.
Please take a moment to share your appreciation with them next week by having your child write them a letter or draw them a picture. Your kind words and encouragement will undoubtedly mean a lot!!
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Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
🐎✨Get Ready Mustangs For Our Next School-Wide Morning Meeting!
On Friday, February 6th we will have our monthly School-Wide Morning Meeting to celebrate the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics! Please have your student wear traditional clothing or colors that represent your culture on Friday. You can also make or bring a small flag for your student to hold. We are looking forward to honoring the rich diversity, stories, and traditions of our McNair community!
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