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Hello MUES Families,
It has been a wet and soggy week at MUES! Unfortunately, this evening's PTA Movie Night Event is being postponed as a result of the inclement weather. The PTA is working to identify a rain date for Movie Night. We will communicate this information to families soon so that you can join us for this fun annual spring event.
This week we have been busy with SOL testing and preparing for the end of the school year, which is now just 17 days away. We have also welcomed a handful of former Mustangs who are now seniors at Westfield HS as volunteers. They have completed their coursework and are volunteering at our school during their final few weeks as students in FCPS. They have been so helpful in assisting in the library as well as serving as hallway monitors during SOL testing. They graduate from Westfield HS on Monday, June 9th. Please join me in, not only, congratulating them, but wishing them the very best in their future endeavors!
Next week will be our final week of SOL testing before we transition to end of the year activities such as Field Day, the Talent Show, class parties, and our annual 6th Grade Promotion celebration. Please be on the look out for communication from your child's classroom teacher regarding opportunities to volunteer or donate items for these end of the year activities.
I wish everyone a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Melissa Goddin
Your Proud Principal
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This is a friendly reminder that Monday, May 19th is a three-hour early release day at MUES. Students will dismiss at 12:30 PM. If you signed your student up to stay after school, they will be supervised by MUES staff until 3:30 PM at which point they will be dismissed.
If your Mustang is going home a different way than usual on Monday, please communicate this change to, not only, your child, but their classroom teacher.
If you have any questions, we invite you to call the main office at (571) 982-1700.
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Our Mustangs have begun their SOL testing in grades 3-6. We recognize that every student is different—some may be curious about their score, while for others, this information might cause unnecessary stress. We encourage you to consider your child’s individual needs before discussing their results. Scores will be updated on Mondays and will be visible in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE.
If you have any questions, please feel free to connect with our School Test Coordinators, Mr. Credle or Ms. Janofsky.
Families, staff, and community members can explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Friday, May 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Robinson Secondary School
- Monday, May 19, 6:30-8 p.m., Herndon High School
- Friday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
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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 (completed)
- 4th Grade Math: May 21st
- 5th Grade Reading: May 13th (completed)
- 5th Grade Math: May 15th (completed)
- 5th Grade Science: May 20th
- 6th Grade Reading: May 16th (completed)
- 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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Movie Night is Postponed
The McNair PTA's "Movie Under the Stars" event has been postponed due to the field conditions following the rain. We will announce the new date shortly.
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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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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
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Community Boundary Review Meetings (phase two, part one)
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The Budget Information:
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