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Please join me in congratulating the following Mustangs who won our "MARK Art Contest" in which they designed artwork to reflect our school-wide expectations. Their artwork is truly amazing!
We have them permanently placed them in our main lobby area for everyone to enjoy. When you visit school next, please stop by to take a look at them.
Thank you, Ms. Janofsky, for spearheading this wonderful art contest for our Mustangs to participate in!
- Aathirai R, 3rd Grade (Ms. Miller's Class): MARK
- Krishvi T., 3rd Grade (Ms. Feldman's Class): Mindful Art
- Mona Tu, 4th Grade (Ms. Luea's Class): Choose Kindness
- Mughilan S. & Baarnan K., 5th Grade (Ms. Kelley's Class): The Journal of Positivity
- Shashu K., 6th Grade (Mr. Smalley's class): Humanity with Heart
Hello MUES Families,
We made it- spring break is here! As a friendly reminder, school will closed from Monday, March 30th-Monday, April 6th for all students. School will reopen on Tuesday, April 7th to begin the 4th quarter of school. Additionally, the main office will be closed the week of Monday, March 30th. We will reopen on Monday, April 6th at 8:00 AM.
Whether your family is staying local or traveling, I hope that your Mustang has a wonderful week off from school and enjoys doing some fun activities!
We look forward to having our Mustangs back on April 7th when we open our school doors at 8:35 AM. Have the best spring break!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
- March 30th-April 3rd: Spring Break; all schools in FCPS are closed
- April 6th: Teacher Workday; no school for students
- April 10th: Teacher Workday; no school for students
- April 21st: Teacher Workday; no school for students/special state-wide election
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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.
At FCPS, the safety of our students, staff, and visitors is our highest priority — no matter the season. In extreme cold, we monitor National Weather Service (NWS) guidance, adjust outdoor activities, and ensure our buildings are warm and secure. In extreme heat, we modify or cancel outdoor activities, use on-site measurements to guide athletic decisions, and promote hydration and cooling breaks.
FCPS has plans in place to provide guidance during severe weather, including storms, flooding, and tornadoes. Decisions are informed by industry best practices, weather alerts, and a commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy year-round. Read more about weather safety, including the differences between an advisory, watch, and warning.
 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.
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a division wide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
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.
Dr. Shelley Moore will facilitate our keynote address titled The Evolution of Inclusion. In this session, we will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage to review the list of breakout session offerings and the vendor hall list.
Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference by completing the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Registration Form.
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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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