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Hello MUES Families,
Please join me in congratulating Geetansh W. (6th grader, Ms. Endl), Tanav M. (6th grader, Ms. Kearney), Pranil T. (6th grader, Ms. Kearney ), Pranav R. (6th grader, Ms. Endl), Aneesh P. (6th grader, Ms. Zeman), Ayyappan M. (6th grader, Ms. Endl), and Arjun M. (6th grader, Ms. Endl) for their strong performance at the recent Virginia State Chess Tournament!
Here are some individual and team highlights:
- Geetansh won 1st place individual in the Virginia State Chess Tournament under K-8 (U1200) category. He got a score of 4.5 out of 5.
- Geetansh,Tanav, Pranil, Pranav, and Aneesh won 3rd place in the K-8 (U1200) team category for McNair Upper ES.
- Geetansh, Ayappan, and Arjun participated in the Blitz Competition in the 6-12 Section and as a team won 3rd place for McNair Upper ES.
We are so proud of your great achievements, gentlemen! Way to go!
As a friendly reminder, all schools in FCPS will be closed on Friday, March 20th in celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. For all of our Mustang students, families, and staff that celebrate this holiday, we wish you a day of many blessings.
Have a wonderful long weekend, Mustang Family!
Your Proud Principal,
Mrs. Goddin
MMGoddin@fcps.edu
- March 20th: Eid-al-Fitr; all schools in FCPS are closed
- March 25th: 12:30 PM dismissal; three-hour early release day
- March 27th: 1:30 PM dismissal; Last day of the 3rd quarter of school
- 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 - Monday, May 11
- 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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Hello MUES Families,
We are excited to continue our annual MUES 6th Grade Students vs. Staff Basketball Game! This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25th and is open to all families in the McNair community. Door #1 (the main entrance of our school) will open for entry beginning at 5:30 PM. The game will begin at 6:00 PM. The $2.00 entry fee for this event is cash only. You will pay on arrival. We will have a concession stand open for cash only purchases.
Concession Stand Items
- Cheese pizza (per slice): $3.00
- Water: $1.00
- Popcorn: $2.00
- Soda: $2.00
Additionally, if you'd like preorder a whole pizza, you may do so by either filling out the form linked below and having your student return it to their homeroom teacher; or by visiting the table outside of Door #1 during morning arrival. The deadline to pre-order a whole pizza is Monday, March 23rd. Payment options for pre-ordering pizza is on the order form.
Pizza Order Form
Sixth Grade Students Playing Information
This game is open to all 6th grade students who want to play. For planning purposes, all students interested in playing must fill out this google form by Friday, March 20th. In addition to the game, there will be halftime festivities. This event is going to be a family affair and a lot of fun.
Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will be responsible for them to attend this event. We hope you and your family can join us for this fun-filled event!
If you have questions, please feel free to connect with Mr. Credle, Assistant Principal, at cmcredle@fcps.edu.
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 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.
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
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.
FCPS staff and families are also invited to serve as an event volunteers. Sign up to serve as a volunteer via the 2026 Special Education Family Conference Volunteer Interest Form by Thursday, March 19. We will need volunteers for a variety of needs. MyPDE credit will be awarded to staff volunteers and staff attendees. Volunteer hours will also be awarded to student volunteers.
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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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