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Our 6th graders recently visited the National Gallery of Art Museum in Washington D.C.
Hello MUES Families,
Spring is in the air! Not only are the temperatures getting warmer, but the pollen count is getting higher. During this time of the year, it is normal for students to experience seasonal allergies with symptoms that may be similar to a common cold- watery eyes, stuffiness, itchy nose, and congestion. Unless your Mustang is running a fever, please send them to school. It is also important to ensure that your Mustang stays hydrated when the temperatures are warmer as they will go outside for recess and, at times, during PE class. Because many students have the same water bottle, please make sure that your Mustang writes their name on their personal water bottle.
This week we began MAP testing to measure students math growth over the span of this school year. These results will be available for families to review in ParentVUE later on this spring. Classroom teachers are also spending time developing plans for their upcoming SOL review time with students. There may be homework activities shared with your Mustang on Schoology or SOL Pass activities that they will be assigned to complete. We appreciate your partnership making sure that your Mustang is prepared to do their very best on their upcoming grade level SOL assessments.
Don't forget that schools are closed for all students in FCPS due to a state-wide special election on Tuesday, April 21st.
Have a great weekend, Mustang Family!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
- April 17th: Deadline for ordering MUES 25-26 Yearbook
- April 21st: Teacher Workday; no school for students/special state-wide election
- April 23rd: Spring Family Book Fair Night; 4:30-6:00 PM
- May 4th-May 8th: MUES Celebrates Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
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The MUES 25-26 Yearbook is on sale now. You can purchase your Mustang a copy of it online for $20. Yearbook sales end on Friday, April 17th (new deadline).
Please use this link to purchase this year's school yearbook:
MUES 25-26 SY Yearbook Link
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Our BOGO (buy one, get one free) Book Fair starts on Monday, April 20th! You can send your child with money or set up an eWallet using the link below.
eWallets are a great way for your child to buy books without having to bring cash! Our All-School Art Show and Family Book Fair night is April 23rd from 4:30-6:00pm! We hope to see you there!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcnairupperelementaryschool
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Spring is here, and that means Earth Week is around the corner! Get2Green is hosting FCPS Earth Week April 20-24, 2026. The themes for Earth Week are:
- Monday, April 20 – wear nature print for Wildlife Day
- Tuesday, April 21 – wear white for Zero Waste Day
- Since FCPS schools will now be closed Tuesday, April 21 for the state-wide special election, Get2Green recommends schools incorporate Zero Waste throughout the week or shift days as it makes sense for your school
- Wednesday, April 22 – wear green for Earth Day
- Thursday, April 23 – wear red for Climate Change Day
- Friday, April 24 – wear blue for Watershed Day
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We will celebrate the teachers and staff at McNair Upper Elementary during the week of May 4th-May 8th. As we prepare for our weeklong celebration in an effort to recognize them for all they do to support our Mustangs, we'd love your help in contributing supplies to help us pull off the most magical week.
If you are able to donate, please drop off your items to the main office at McNair Upper Elementary no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, May 1st.
Please use this link to sign-up for your donation: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Donation Link
Thank you so much for helping to make this the most magical week for our very deserving staff!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at mmgoddin@fcps.edu.
Many Thanks,
Mrs. Goddin
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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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Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
 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.
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.
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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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