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Our Storybook Character Day was a hit at MUES!
Hello MUES Families,
Wednesday marked the beginning of our second quarter of school and our first school day during the month of November. November is a wonderful time for our MUES family to celebrate, reflect, and learn about the traditions and meaningful holidays observed by those around us. Throughout the month, we will recognize Veterans Day, taking time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Veterans Day reminds us of the importance of courage, sacrifice, service, and the freedoms we enjoy because of those who have protected our nation. Many of our families will also celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a time of joy, family, new beginnings, and the triumph of light over darkness. As we approach Thanksgiving, we will reflect on the importance of gratitude, kindness, and appreciating the people and blessings in our lives.
Whether we are honoring those who serve our country, learning about cultural traditions, or expressing gratitude for one another, November provides many opportunities to celebrate what makes our school community so special. We are thankful to be one Mustang family!
As a friendly reminder, all schools in FCPS will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 25th-Friday, November 27th.
Have a nice fall weekend, Mustang Family!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
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- November 11th: MUES Celebrates Veterans Day!
- November 11th: PTA General Membership meeting at 6:30 PM (McNair Primary)
- November 19th: Thanksgiving Luncheon (you must R.S.V.P. to attend-today is the deadline)
- 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.
As a follow-up to what your Mustang's classroom teacher shared with you at Back to School Night, we are excited to invite McNair Upper Elementary parents/guardians to join their child’s homeroom class for Morning Meeting as we continue to strengthen our school-family partnership and build meaningful connections between home and school. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with students in your child’s homeroom class and share something meaningful with them.
During your visit, you may choose to read a favorite book, talk about your career or profession, share something special about your culture or family traditions, or introduce another topic or experience that is important to you.
We look forward to welcoming you into our classrooms and giving our students the opportunity to learn from the amazing members of our school community!
We hope you consider signing up to join us for one Morning Meeting this school year. Please email your child's homeroom teacher on when you can share at one of their upcoming Morning Meetings this school year.
Please click on the following link to access this month's Community AAP Newsletter: November AAP Community Newsletter
 Below are some friendly reminders 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.
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.
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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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