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Our 6th grade students had a wonderful time participating in teambuilding events at Camp Hemlock before spring break. This past week, our 4th grade students traveled to the Kennedy Center to watch the National Symphony Orchestra perform.
Hello MUES Families,
I hope that everyone had a wonderful spring break! We are now in the final stretch of the school year and have exciting events to look forward to in the coming weeks. Next Wednesday evening is our Family Book Fair Night and our Spring Art Show. At 6:00 PM that same evening, our 5th and 6th grade Chorus students will perform their annual spring concert. We also have our annual Field Day event and Talent Show to look forward to!
SOL testing begins on Thursday, May 8th as our 3rd grade students kickoff the testing season by taking their Reading SOL. In order to help all of our Mustangs do their very best work on these statewide assessments, here are some helpful tips to consider:
- Make sure that your Mustang get to bed early.
- Make sure that they eat a well-balanced breakfast.
- Make sure that they spending time reviewing content they were taught this year by studying a little each night instead of cramming for it the night before.
- Make sure that they arrive to school on time and don't feel rushed in the morning.
- If your Mustang is feeling unwell that morning, keep them home. They can makeup their SOL test another day.
- Most importantly, remember that it's just a test. Please let your Mustang know how proud you are of them and to try their best.
I wish everyone a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Melissa Goddin
Your Proud Principal
Don't forget that Monday is our next three-hour early release day. Dismissal will take place at 12:30 PM unless your Mustang is signed up to stay after school. Dismissal for them will be at 3:30 PM.
If you are changing the way that your Mustang gets home from school on Monday, please be sure to communicate this change to their homeroom teacher or the main office.
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Our school will have House meetings on Monday, April 28th. Please remember to have your Mustang wear their House t-shirt. |
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The McNair PTA is planning for "Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week" that will be celebrated the week of May 5th- May 9th with the theme- "Back to the 90s!" We are seeking donations for many of the supplies we need in order to celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff members at both McNair ES and McNair Upper ES throughout the entire week.
If you're able to give, please sign-up for the items you wish to donate using the following link: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2025 Sign-Up
Donations can be dropped off to either school's main office no later than Wednesday, April 30th. As a friendly reminder, there 120 teachers and staff members employed at McNair ES and 90 teachers and staff members employed at McNair Upper ES.
If it is easier for you to provide a financial donation directly to the PTA to assist with the cost of the activities we have planned, you can donate at: https://mcnairespta.givebacks.com/store/items/1180564
On behalf of the McNair PTA, we thank you in advance for your generous donation in an effort to make this weeklong celebration a fantastic one for our teachers and staff!
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Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day is Tuesday, April 29. Learn fentanyl facts and how to have short, impactful conversations in a way that teens are more likely to listen. Get everything you need to prepare by visiting the Fentanyl Awareness webpage. Supporting Resources are on the bottom of the page.
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