Welcome to McNair Elementary School!

McNair Elementary School unites staff, families, and the community in working together to help students set and achieve progressively higher yet attainable academic and social goals, and develop the skills and dispositions to be responsible citizens and productive members of a global community.

A hallmark of the McNair program is the staff’s strong commitment to collaboration to help all students succeed. A large team of literacy, math, and English as Second Language specialists routinely plan and co-teach with classroom teachers. A range of special education services span preschool through grade six. Weekly team meetings allow staff to analyze student data, discuss best practice, and customize instruction to meet student needs.

Recognizing the strengths and potential of the school population, McNair offers the full range of gifted/talented services, including school-based center classes beginning in third grade. A full time gifted/talented specialist provides added support to all K-6 classrooms. A 30-unit computer lab, SmartBoard technology, four wireless 20-unit mobile labs, and computers in every classroom make state-of the-art applications available to all children. A grant-funded Design and Engineering Lab features robotics sets for student use, K’nex constructions, object-oriented computer programming, and architectural CAD programs.

Located in a richly diverse community, McNair families represent over 50 countries and languages. McNair’s own Parent Center, conveniently located next to the main office and staffed by a team of multilingual parent liaisons, offers parent coffees, informative workshops, and a welcoming introduction for new families. Working in partnership with the PTA, McNair Elementary School empowers parents to be proactive in supporting their children’s achievement through participation in Partners-in-Print, SOL Information nights and other family events.

Opened in September 2001, the school was named for the McNair family, members of the Herndon community since the 1700’s. McNair Elementary School continues their long tradition of civic pride through school-wide emphasis on positive citizenship, community service, and respect.

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Important Information McNair has been honored with the 2012 Virginia Board of Education Excellence Award. We have met our state and federal benchmarks for at least two years and have made significant progress toward our goals for increased student achievement and expanded educational opportunities. Congratulations to all staff and students for your hard work!   Winter Class Schedule Spelling Bee Words--Use these to get ready Next Chess Tournaments--Saturday, February 4 and February 18. For registration and information, go to www.chesskidsva.com. Current Newsletter A Google a Day--fun research and teaching tool for kids     McNair is becoming an Eco-School to encourage whole-school and community action to protect the environment. Please use this link to shop for gifts and home and school supplies. All proceeds go to McNair's funds for student enrichment. Lots of fun new resources and a few cool games on McNair's Student Web --check it out! More information? See Upcoming Events Parent View Information Be sure to sign up for your own Parent View account with FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) so that you can update emergency information and see all your children's FCPS 24/7 pages at once. McNair's Business Partners -- see this page for information on our community supporters. Support McNair by participating in the Eat Well--Do Well Program sponsored by the Silver Diner	January Joys
	McNair's first Science Fair was a resounding success. Students experimented with environmental changes and completed research projects to help McNair and the surrounding community become more eco-friendly. Chorus students were invited to sing at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Westfield High School. We are proud of our singers and their teachers, Mrs. Blood and Mrs. Junttila.
	McNair's unique Jr. GEMS club explored electricity with circuits and created an LED light show.
	McNair's students earned Dress Like a Rockstar Day due to their exceptional behavior meeting the McNair Pride expectations: Respect Yourself, Respect Others, and Respect Property.

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