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Hello MUES Families,
On Saturday, April 18th, McNair Upper had 45 students in 3rd grade - 5th grade participate in the Virginia Science Olympiad Division A competition held at Oakton HS. Team MUES represented our school with 3 teams and our school won at every one of the 25 categories there were in the competition, bringing home a total medal count of 91! Please join me in congratulating all of our Mustangs who participated in Science Olympiad and represented our school. We could not be more proud of your great accomplishment and hard work- way to go!
We are winding down our SOL testing season as we finished our final whole group test today. Please congratulate your Mustang for trying their very best on the state-wide assessments they completed. We are now shifting our efforts to remediation for those students who qualified for a retake. These assessments will be administered after the Memorial Day holiday to allow teachers and staff time to work with our Mustangs each day as they prepare for their retake. If you have been contacted by the school and given your child permission to retake an SOL test(s), please reach out to your child's teacher with ways you can be supporting them at home.
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This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, May 20th is our final three-hour early release day of the school year. Students will be dismissed from school at 12:30 PM. Don't forget to remind your Mustang to wear their House t-shirt!
It is very important that your Mustang knows how they are getting home especially if it is different than how they normally go home.
If you have any questions, I invite you to call the main office at (571) 982-1700.
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Have a great weekend, Mustang Family!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
- May 20th: Three-Hour Early Release Day; school dismisses at 12:30 PM
- May 25th: Memorial Day; all schools in FCPS closed
- May 26th; Teacher Workday; school closed for students
- May 27th: Eid al-Adha; all schools in FCPS closed
- June 3rd: PTA General Membership Meeting at 6:30 PM (McNair Upper ES)
Monday May 18: 4th grade strings pullout rehearsals (during specials, gym)
Monday May 18: 4th grade strings concert, 7pm (students arrive 6pm for tuning)
Tuesday May 19: 5th and 6th grade strings pullout rehearsals (during specials, gym)
Tuesday May 19: 5th and 6th grade strings concert, 7pm (students arrive 6pm for tuning)
Wednesday May 20: 5th and 6th grade band pullout rehearsals (during specials, gym)
Wednesday May 20: 5th and 6th grade band concert, 7pm (students arrive 6:30pm)
For ALL concerts:
*Students should wear their blue McNair music t-shirt and black pants*
*Shirts will not be available for purchase at the concert - if your child needs one, please send in $10 before the concert*
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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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 26-27 SY Safety Patrol Application
Available positions are based on completing the application, availability, grades in class, and teacher, bus driver and current safety patrol recommendations. Applications are due by May 29th and students will be selected by June 12th for next school year. If you or your family have questions, please contact our PE Teacher & Safety Patrol Sponsor Ms. Luck at kjluck@fcps.edu.
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Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
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
- 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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