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Hello MUES Families,
It has been the most incredible week as we celebrated Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! Our school staff was showered with breakfast, treats, pizza & salad, gift cards, flowers, nostalgic 90s memorabilia, and notes of appreciation from both students and families. None of this would be possible without the generous donations from our MUES families.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for partnering with the McNair PTA and me to celebrate the most amazing staff! Coming to work as your proud principal is something I look forward to doing each day, not only, because of the amazing children that brighten my day when I greet them in the main lobby each morning, but because of the most selfless, hard working, and professional colleagues I have the pleasure of working alongside. Thank you for recognizing how wonderful they truly are this week!
This past week we also celebrated Bike or Roll to School Day as well as the beginning of our spring bike riding and bike safety unit in PE. A big thank you to both Ms. Luck and Ms. Smith, PE teachers, for providing our Mustangs both of these opportunities!
As we begin the weekend, I would like to extend a very Happy Mother's Day to all of our wonderful MUES mothers! Enjoy being celebrated on your very special day- you deserve it!
Sincerely,
Melissa Goddin
Your Proud Principal
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The FCPS Summer Extravaganza is an exciting event that helps families imagine all the possibilities to continue learning over the summer. This is possible by showcasing interactive and immersive activities for children and the power of collaboration across FCPS offices and community partners.
Several departments within Fairfax County Public Schools—including Transportation, the Office of Multilingual Learners (ESOL Services), the Hispanic Educators Association, Career and Transition Services, Get2Green, the Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Safety and Security—are collaborating to create a day filled with engaging and educational activities for all FCPS students. In addition, various student school clubs will be in attendance, showcasing their initiatives and contributions. This year, we're excited to introduce the Student Program Marketplace, a new feature where students will present and sell their handmade goods, with proceeds supporting their respective programs. This initiative is supported and led by Educate Fairfax; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Fairfax County Public Schools students
The Summer Extravaganza will feature:
- Activities for children of all ages that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
- Opportunities for adults to learn how to support student well-being and academic success
- A special section of student-led activities
We invite you to attend and engage with our FCPS community.
Event Details Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Location: Woodson High School Parking Lot (9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031) REGISTER TODAY!
Please let us know if you will be able to attend by replying to this email.
We look forward to celebrating a summer of learning and growth with you. For more details, please visit our . This event is proudly sponsored by Educate Fairfax! Let’s transform summer learning together! Summer Extravaganza webpage
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Our next House Meeting will be held on Monday, May 19th. Please remind your Mustang to wear their House Blazers, Broncos, Colts or Stallions t-shirt. |
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Through the end of the school year, McNair Upper is collecting gently used, high interest children's’ books at all reading levels to support the new McNair Summer Bookmobile! We will visit several sites in the community throughout the summer to offer a free “little free library on wheels” for our students. Staff, students and families may drop off book donations in the designated box in the McNair Upper front office.
We are also seeking financial support to fund this project. If you know of a business that can provide monetary donations to support our students’ summer reading, please reach out to Mallory Janofsky at mljanofsky@fcps.edu for details.
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As administration begins collaborating with classroom teachers to form grade level classes for the 2025-2026 school year, we understand that parent/guardian input is valuable to consider too.
We kindly ask that you do not request specific teachers; rather keep the focus on the type of learning environment and learning style that will support your child's academic and social wellness success.
Interested parents/guardians that would like the opportunity to share their input with administration should do so no later than Friday, May 16th.
Please click on and fill out the appropriate grade level Parent/Guardian Input Form below:
Rising 4th Grade Parent/Guardian Input Form
Rising 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Input Form
Rising 6th Grade Parent/Guardian Input Form
Thank you for your continued partnership in making your child’s experience at McNair Upper ES a positive one!
Your Proud Administrative Team,
Mrs. Goddin & Mr. Credle
Attention Rising 5th & 6th Graders at McNair Upper ES! We are looking to rebuild our Safety Patrol Team for next year and we need YOU! Are you a mustang who is a leader, positive role model, responsible, kind, honest, respectful and want to help keep our mustang community safe? If you are interested in becoming a safety patrol or returning for a 2nd year as a safety patrol for next school year, please complete the application with your parent/guardian here 25-26 Safety Patrol Application.
Available positions are based on completing the application, availability, grades, and teacher, bus driver and current safety patrol recommendations. Applications are due by May 26th and current students will be selected by June 11th for next school year. If you or your family have questions, please contact our Safety Patrol Sponsor Ms. Luck at kjluck@fcps.edu.
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In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
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FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed.
Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may reach our wonderful family liaison, Ms. Selene Vargas, at srvargas@fcps.edu.
Mark your calendars! Here is the SOL testing schedule for our Mustangs:
- 3rd Grade Reading: May 8th (completed)
- 3rd Grade Math: May 20th
- 4th Grade Reading: May 14th
- 4th Grade Math: May 21st
- 5th Grade Reading: May 13th
- 5th Grade Math: May 15th
- 5th Grade Science: May 20th
- 6th Grade Reading: May 16th
- 6th Grade Math: May 22nd
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Is there a staff member at McNair Upper ES that you would like to recognize?
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
Please take note of the following before submitting an FCPS CARES:
- Submissions are entered through StaffConnect, the HR portal for all employee actions. Select “I want to submit a(n)” and scroll to “FCPS Cares Submission.” The report will use the word “incident,” which is a generic term for all submissions, regardless of type.
- A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s).
- All submissions will be posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.
- Submissions containing personal or sensitive information may be edited to protect individuals' privacy.
- Feel free to compose your submission using a text editor such as Microsoft Word before copying and pasting it in the StaffConnect text box.
- For questions, please email employeeawards@fcps.edu.
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McNair Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Recap
This past week we celebrated Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. The McNair PTA would like to sincerely thank all our wonderful and hardworking staff members!
This celebration would not have been possible without the generous contributions from our families. The McNair PTA would like to extend its gratitude to the entire community for supporting this special week for our teachers and staff!
Please keep supporting our teachers and staff for the remainder of the school year and into next year. You can donate funds here: McNair Teacher & Staff Appreciation Donation Link
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Help Us Make Our 6th Grade Promotion Unforgettable!
Our 6th graders have worked so hard over their elementary school career and now it's time for us to show our appreciation of their hard work!
Donations will be used to purchase cakes, decorations and activities for the post-promotion celebration and after party.
Link for the Donation:
MUES Class of 2025 Donations Link
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Help Us By Volunteering Your Time!
We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming Movie Night and 6th Grade Promotion. If you're interested in helping out, please email us at board@mcnairespta.org.
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McNair Movie Night is on Friday, May 16th!
The McNair PTA is thrilled to announce our "Movie Under the Stars" night. Are you excited?!
We will be showing the movie Mufasa and we've opened up Pizza pre-orders so reserve your Costco pizza today!
Movie Night Costco Pizza Order Form
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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 Families:
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Option 1: Please use the annual sign up form for the TIE program from Harris Teeter using the following link: McNair Harris Teeter
- Note: You need to re-register every year for this program.
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Option 2: You can also sign up in-person at the counter using our school code: 5090
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FCPS Updates
Thank you for all your support!
Warm Regards,
Sayanti Dasgupta
VP Communications McNair ES PTA
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