Hello MUES Families,
Today marks the official end of the first quarter of school! As we reflect on the first quarter, our students have accomplished so much! They have spent time learning and practicing schoolwide rules and expectations, helping to create a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment for everyone. Students have also participated in beginning-of-the-year assessments, allowing teachers to identify strengths and areas for growth to better support their learning. In addition, students have made new friends, strengthened relationships with classmates and teachers, and begun exploring the exciting new curriculum and grade-level standards for this school year. We are proud of the progress our Mustangs have made!
As a friendly reminder, students will not have school on Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd as we take a short fall break. We hope our students and families enjoy this time to relax and recharge. Fall break is also a wonderful opportunity to keep learning outside of the classroom. Students can enjoy reading a favorite book, exploring nature and collecting colorful fall leaves, practicing math skills, writing in a journal, playing educational games, or visiting a local park or museum. Families can also take time to talk with their children about their favorite learning experiences from the first quarter and set goals for the second quarter.
We look forward to welcoming our Mustangs back to school refreshed and ready for another great quarter of learning beginning on Wednesday, November 4th!
Lastly, don't forget to fall back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday evening! Have an enjoyable fall break!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
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- November 2nd and November 3rd: School closed for students; teacher workdays
- November 4th: 2nd Quarter of School Begins!
- November 11th: MUES Celebrates Veterans Day!
- November 23rd: House Pep Rally and House Meetings (during school hours)
- November 24th: MUES Annual Turkey Trot during Specials
- November 25th-November 27th: Thanksgiving Break; school closed
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 Below are some new announcements & updates for you to read through.
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
🎉Congratulations to our MUES Safety Patrols for the First Quarter for showing outstanding leadership, kindness, and keeping our Mustangs safe on the bus as well as in and around the McNair campus! These students were nominated by bus drivers, school staff, administration, classmates, peers, and Ms. Luck. Keep on Shining! 🌟 We appreciate all of your hard work!
Bus 1 – Matthew
Bus 2 – Aradhya S.
Bus 4 – Sageethyan
Bus 5 - Vedaant
Bus 7 – Camrynn
Bus 8 – Ahmad
Flags – Judah
McNair Upper Crosswalks – Viaan
McNair Lower Crosswalks – Ishwarya
MUES KR – Inba
MUES Halls – Jiviteshwar
 Below are some friendly reminders for you to read through.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
This is a very busy time of year for AAP news! If you are interested in referring your child for Full Time AAP services, please read the information below.
AAP Informational Videos
The AAP Office has several informational videos available in English and Spanish to help families learn more about Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services and the Full-Time AAP identification process.
Videos are available on the FCPS AAP website under Program Overview → Presentations: Learn About Advanced Academic Programs and Services.
Direct Video Links:
The deadline for Full-Time AAP referrals is Tuesday, December 15th. This deadline is firm, and there are no exceptions. To access the forms, you can click click here and scroll down to Full Time AAP Referral Form. Additionally, here is a link to a Referral Checklist that will connect you to the Referral Form, the Parent/Guardian Questionnaire and other information about optional work samples. Referral documents may be submitted in any language and in paper or electronic form.
Questions? Come see us at AART Office Hours!
Mrs. Burg and Mrs. Janofsky are happy to support families with questions about the Full-Time screening process. They have created a schedule of office hours for families who would like to connect by Zoom. Please click here to see the Office Hours schedule and find the Zoom Links.
The annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. Staying up-to-date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
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Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
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Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
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Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
It is that time again to recognize a staff member at McNair Upper ES. Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for McNair Upper ES Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this form link: MUES 2026-27 Outstanding Employee Awards Nomination Form. All that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. You may nominate up to one employee per category. Outstanding Teacher Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category. Outstanding New Teacher Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal.
Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) or Schedule-B employee or Teacher Scale employee in a non-instructional position at their current location.
- Positions in this category include Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Director of Student Services, Director of Student Activities, Resource Teacher and Special Education Department Chair and Multilingual Learners Department Chair who serves in a non-instructional role for more than 50% of their time, After-School Specialist, Assessment Coach, Athletic Trainer, Career Center Specialist, Career Experience Specialist, College and Career Specialist, Crisis Resource Teacher, Instructional Coach, School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Reading Specialist, Safety and Security Specialist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Counselor, Systems of Support Administrator, or other employee paid as a Resource Teacher who serves in a non-instructional or administrative role in the school.
Outstanding Educational Services Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A, Schedule-H, or Classroom Instructional Support (CIS) employee at their current location.
Positions in this category include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Student Information Assistant, Finance Technician, School Finance Assistant, Student Services Assistant, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, and Public Health Training Assistant.
Outstanding Operational Services Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Schedule-H employee at their current location.
Positions in this category include Custodian, Building Supervisor, Food Services staff, and Safety and Security Assistant.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, October 26th.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Credle at cmcredle@fcps.edu.
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Hello MUES Families,
We would love your help in keeping our staff lounge and teacher planning space stocked with individually wrapped healthy snack foods, beverages, and a few sweet treats for our awesome staff as a way to keep them energized as they educate and support our Mustangs.
Please sign-up using the link below for any of the items listed and drop off any donations to the main office. The main office is open daily, Monday-Friday from 8:45 AM-3:45 PM.
Fall Snacks for MUES Staff
Thank you for your support of our amazing staff!
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Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Register now for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students. The free conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Hosted by FCPS in collaboration with community partners, the conference highlights the power of partnerships in supporting student success. Families, educators, and community members are invited to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources.
The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall with local resources, and lunch for all participants.
Register for the conference and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
 Upcoming Dates
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Fri, Nov 6 (5:00-7:00 PM) BYOB (Bring Your Own Board Game!) Mustang Meetup: McNair Primary Cafeteria Door #4. All families welcome!
- Unplug and hang out with fellow Mustangs for a chill, low-key board game night! Bring your family’s favorite games to play, enter our raffle, and enjoy free pizza and juice (pizza is first-come, first-served, and limited to one slice per child). All children must be supervised by an adult.
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Sat, Nov 7 (8:00 AM-4:00 PM): McNair November Chess Tournament McNair Primary Cafeteria Door #4.
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Wed, Nov 11 (6:30-7:30 PM): PTA General Meeting (Topic: Self-Defense Workshop) McNair Primary Cafeteria Door #4. All families welcome!
- Join us at our upcoming PTA General Membership Meeting for an exciting live self-defense demonstration and workshop led by Kim's Olympic Taekwondo Center! Alongside quick school/PTA updates, you'll get an interactive look into practical safety techniques.
Announcements
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NEW* Math Kangaroo Individual Competition
- Open to all grades K-6th Graders: We need at least 10 interested students to move forward with organizing the contest. Please complete the interest form by Oct 31: Kangaroo Math Interest Form
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Free School-Wide Parent Directory: Join our WhatsApp Family Directory to easily find classmates, message parents, and organize carpools or playdates. It is 100% free and open to all McNair families (PTA membership not required). Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DpvCPUzYIhxB4EKaEnNfQB
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2026–2027 PTA Memberships & Pre-Orders: Support our students and staff by joining or renewing your PTA membership today! Options include:
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Volunteer Opportunities: We are running with a small, nimble team this year and need your help with events, welcoming new families, corporate partnerships, or flexible tasks you can do from home. Learn more here: https://mcnairespta.org/volunteer
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Questions/Ideas? Email board@mcnairespta.org or visit https://www.mcnairespta.org/home
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