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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McNair Highlights Summer Office Hours: 8:30-3:30 School Hours 2009-2010 Monday : 8:35-12:45 FECEP Monday - 8:35-11:00 Tuesday - Friday : 8:35-3:15 School begins September 8, 2009 Open House--September 3, 6:00 -8:00 P.M. More information? See Upcoming Events June Newsletter available   Your child is in the movies!! Have you ever wanted to have a copy of one of the many movies and PhotoStories produced by McNair staff? Have you stood in the school hallway and watched the scenes on the overhead TV? These can be yours for a donation to the technology department. Return this form to your child's teacher for a record of their years at McNair. International Festival, Fourth Grade Music Program, Fifth/Sixth Grade Choral Concert and Mrs. Lucas' Kindergarten now available. Don't forget to order the roof movies!   Returning Students---Fall School Supplies www.innisbrook.com Use our school code--107757 to help the PTA and have your child's supplies delivered to McNair Boundary change information Kindergarten Registration Information Advanced Academics Information . Summer Reading Information Reading Lists for Rising Sixth Graders Reading Lists for Fourth and Fifth Graders Suggestions for younger students Encourage your child to read for pleasure all summer long. The Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Program began June 18 and lasts all summer. Math and Science Fun and Enrichment	McNair Achievements Sixth Grade Awards Sportsmanship--Brian, Ginwan, Sam and Tatiana Presidential Fitness Award--Jessie and Daniel Golden Art Awards--Ji Sun, Rahul, Dina and Andrew Challenge 24--Ginwan Outstanding Band Student--Sam Outstanding Orchestra Students--Ji Sun and Esther Herndon Area Honor Band-- Sam Superintendent's Vocal Music Award--Brian Word Masters Challenge-- Stanley and Sami WMNS News Show--Niklas, Paris, Nikhitha, Manjari, Kiara, and Hamza Academic Excellence--Esther, Angel, Brian and Sam DAR Excellence in American History--Marcel DAR Citizenship--Sam Sage Software Essay Award--Manjari
	Sixth Grade students received many awards for their scholarship and citizenship. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students.
	All McNair students earned ice cream for sustained reading at home and in school. Mr. Baumgartner, Reading Teacher, serenaded them with his harmonica.
	Movement classes are students' favorites.

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