1. McNair Elementary School
Presented By:
Melissa Goddin, Principal
Heather Hitz, Assistant Principal
Melissa Miller, Assistant Principal

2. Our Beliefs
McNair’s school community is united in the common purpose of educating all students.  Together, we will walk this path of education with integrity, trust, respect, and pride.  We celebrate our diversity as we grow and learn from each other.

3. Our Mission Statement
 The mission of our school community is to educate, inspire, and empower all students. We do this by providing challenging and enjoyable learning experiences. Together, as educators and parents, we believe that all students will attain their goals and discover the joy of becoming lifelong learners.

4. Our Vision Statement We are committed to:
Working together in an atmosphere of positive collaboration and trust.
Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance and refine our teaching practices.
Implementing the PBIS plan developed by our faculty.
Providing our children with hands-on, interactive, and differentiated learning experiences.
All students’ academic and social learning.
Developing confident problem-solvers.
Helping students realize their full potential.
Building caring and respectful relationships with students, parents, and each other.
Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for our students.
Being reflective practitioners and providing timely, growth producing feedback to students and each other.

5. Our History
McNair ES opened its doors in September of The principal was Ms. Sue Benezra.
Since its opening McNair ES has had 6 principals.
McNair ES has also been a Title I School and a Local Level IV site for AAP Services prior to becoming an AAP Center.

6. Our Demographics Expected 1,400 student enrollment 50 K-6 classrooms
2 FECEP/HeadStart classrooms
2 Non-Categorical classroom
AM/PM Preschool Special Education classroom
16 quads (4th and 6th grade)

7. Our Demographics

8. General Information School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

9. Special Programs at McNair ES
Fine Arts
PE, Art, Music
Chorus (5-6), Band (5-6), Strings (4-6)
Enrichment Programs
Young Scholars
STEM Lab
PTA Clubs & Activities
Chess Club
Eco-Club
Girls on the Groove
Odyssey of the Mind

10. Special Programs at McNair ES
Student Organizations
Safety Patrols
Student Council Association
WMS News Program
Full-Time Parent Liaison, Kavitha Sivakumar
Parent Resource Center

11. Special Programs
Positive Behavior Intervention & Support Program (PBIS)
Respect Myself
Respect Others
Respect Property
Responsive Instruction
 The goal of the RI process is to provide students with effective and targeted support while also eliminating other factors that could be affecting student achievement. 

12. Special Programs Advanced Academic Level IV Center
Advanced Academic Services
Young Scholars
English for Speakers of Other Languages
FECEP/HeadStart
Preschool Special Education
Special Education Services

13. Student Celebrations PBIS rewards Monthly school-wide spirit days
Storybook Character Day
Sunshine Drills
Assemblies
6th grade promotion

14. PTA at McNair ES PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy
association in America.
Today’s PTA is committed to improving the education, health and safety of all children
The challenges of delivering quality education are numerous, including:
Shrinking budgets
Increasing class sizes
Government mandates
There is help….The PTA

15. The Benefits of the PTA
More dollars - PTAs are self-funding, when the entire school community joins it helps to support school programs and educational events
Volunteer power - helping to implement school improvement programs
Improve communication - With regular meetings the PTA can share school information with members
Involved parents understand the challenges schools face and become part of the solution; when parents are involved student achievement improves and the school develops a positive reputation in the community

16. What Does the McNair PTA Fund?
Before and After school Clubs and Programs
New STEM Lab start-up
Lunch Replacement Program
New laptops every year
Teacher appreciation
Sixth-grade celebration
These are just a few examples, but with more members the more we can do for our students!!

17. Communication Parent View-24/7 Tuesday Folder Keep In Touch Website
Phones
Parent Coffee Talks

18. Safety Fire Safety Regulations
Fire Drills weekly during the first month of school, then monthly
Tornado drills 2 times per year
Lockdown drills 2 times per year
Crisis Plan training/tabletops every other year

19. Safety Doors secured at 8:45 a.m.
Badges and stickers- main office sign-in
Volunteer Orientation for all
Non-family members go to central office

20. Getting To and From School
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Bell rings at 8:45 a.m.
Tardies after 8:45 a.m.
Kiss and Ride
Bus Loop
Dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
Early pickup?
Not after 3:00 p.m.
K students must be met at bus stops

21. Breakfast & Lunch Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast served in cafeteria
Students grab a breakfast and go to class
Lunch accounts & PINs
Avoid fast food
Thanksgiving Luncheon

22. Illnesses Clinic Room Aide Medications Fever & Vomiting Rules
Emergency Care Information

23. Other Procedures Birthdays Forgotten Materials Homework over Vacations
Visitors
Volunteers
September 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
October 7th at 10:00 a.m.
October 7th at 6:00 p.m.

24. Back to School Nights September 15th- 1st, 3rd, and 5th
September 16th – Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 6th
Begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.
Teachers will have two sessions
We will switch at 6:30 p.m.

25. Questions?

26. Welcome Mustangs!
We are thrilled you are part of such a wonderful and supportive school community!