Hello MUES Families,
This past week has been National Assistant Principal Week. Our school community is so very grateful for the great support Mr. Credle provides to each and every member of our school community. He helps to keep our school safe and fun by taking time everyday to connect with students and staff to ensure they are cared for. He's always the first to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and enjoys celebrating the success of others. Please join me in thanking Mr. Credle- we are so lucky to him as a trusted member of the MUES Family!
The 4th quarter of school is officially here! If you have not already had the opportunity to view your child's progress report in ParentVUE, please make it a point to do so soon. As always, if you have questions about your child's progress academically and/or behaviorally, please connect with their homeroom teacher to schedule a time to meet.
We have so many exciting activities planned for our Mustangs as we finish off this school year. We have the spring book fair, chorus/strings/band concerts, field day, and 6th grade promotion to look forward to. This is all in addition to spring SOL testing. Please make sure that you stay up to date with school news, grade level news, and news from your child's classroom teacher so that you are informed of any upcoming events impacting your Mustang. Have a nice weekend and enjoy the warm weather, Mustang Family!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
- April 13th-April 17th: MUES Celebrates Military Children & Families
- April 17th: Deadline for ordering MUES 25-26 Yearbook
- April 21st: Teacher Workday; no school for students/special state-wide election
- April 23rd: Spring Family Book Fair Night; 4:30-6:00 PM
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The MUES 25-26 Yearbook is on sale now. You can purchase your Mustang a copy of it online for $20. Yearbook sales end on Friday, April 17th (new deadline).
Please use this link to purchase this year's school yearbook:
MUES 25-26 SY Yearbook Link
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Each April, we pause to recognize the incredible strength and adaptability of our military‑connected children. Their experiences, sacrifices, and contributions enrich our school community in countless ways, and we are proud to celebrate them during the Month of the Military Child. Starting Monday, please join us in honoring these students and families by participating in the following spirit week dress-up themes.
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Monday, April 13th: Military Branch Pride Day: Wear gear representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
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Tuesday, April 14th: Red Day: Wear red to support deployed service members.
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Wednesday, April 15th: Purple Up Day: Wear purple to represent all branches of the military and support military children.
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Thursday, April 16th: Boot Camp Day - wear exercise clothing.
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Friday, April 17th: Red, White, and Blue Day: Wear patriotic colors to show American pride.
Let’s come together to make this a meaningful celebration for all.
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Our MUES Scholastic Spring BOGO (buy one, get one free) Book Fair is coming the week of April 20th–April 24th! Teachers will bring their classes throughout the week.
As in years past, we will also host our MUES Spring Art Show on the same evening of our MUES Spring Book Fair Family Night, which is Thursday, April 23rd from 4:30 to 6:00!
You can also order books online—find the link in the flyer below! The flyer also includes information on setting up an eWallet so your student does not need to bring cash! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcnairupperelementaryschool
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
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Mark your calendars! Here are the SOL testing dates for MUES:
- G3 Reading - Tuesday, May 5
- G3 Math- Monday, May 11
- G4 Reading - Wednesday, May 6
- G4 Math- Tuesday, May 12
- G5 Reading - Thursday, May 7
- G5 Science - Friday, May 15 (new date)
- G5 Math - Wednesday, May 13
- G6 Reading - Friday, May 8
- G6 Math - Thursday, May 14
Expedited retakes: Thursday, May 28 – Wednesday, June 3
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Tuesday, April 21st, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
McNair Upper students will have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on Wednesday, April 29th, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
 We are excited to host our McNair Heritage Night, May 14th!
Do you have a food, dance, song, or artifact you'd like to showcase?
The deadline line has been extended to March 25th. Space is limited!
Use this link to sign up today: https://forms.gle/qyCrKMGczWjVrFqH6 and join us in sharing and experiencing diverse cultures.
If you have any questions, email rbarasona@fcps.edu or kfukahori@fcps.edu.
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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The Library of Things is up and running! Students have started checking out games and puzzles to bring home! We are looking for a few more to add to our collection.
Here is a wish list of games and puzzles I think students would enjoy playing. Also, if you have any gently used or new games/ puzzles you are getting rid of I will take them. You can send them in with your student. Thank you for considering donating to our Library of Things!
If you have any questions you can email me at vlsoni@fcps.edu.
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The McNair PTA is looking for volunteers to help make our upcoming school events a success! We would greatly appreciate your support for the following activities:
- 6th Grade Promotion
- Heritage Night
- Movie Night
- Bingo Night
- And other upcoming PTA events
Volunteers may help with preparing for the event, setup, activities, supervision, cleanup etc. Whether you can help for a short time or throughout an event, every contribution makes a difference and helps create memorable experiences for our students.
We are also looking for volunteers for the Next school year. Please reach out if you are interested in the below positions.
- Competition Leads for next School Year
- PTA Board Member for next School Year
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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