McNair Elementary School Presented By: Melissa Goddin, Principal Heather Hitz, Assistant Principal Melissa Miller, Assistant Principal
Jan 12, 2016
McNair Elementary School
Presented By:Melissa Goddin, Principal
Heather Hitz, Assistant PrincipalMelissa Miller, Assistant Principal
Our BeliefsO 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.
Our Mission StatementO 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.
Our Vision StatementO We are committed to:
O Working together in an atmosphere of positive collaboration and trust.
O Participating in professional development opportunities to enhance and refine our teaching practices.
O Implementing the PBIS plan developed by our faculty.O Providing our children with hands-on, interactive, and
differentiated learning experiences.O All students’ academic and social learning.O Developing confident problem-solvers.O Helping students realize their full potential.O Building caring and respectful relationships with students, parents,
and each other.O Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for our
students.O Being reflective practitioners and providing timely, growth
producing feedback to students and each other.
Our HistoryO McNair ES opened its
doors in September of 2001. The principal was Ms. Sue Benezra.
O Since its opening McNair ES has had 6 principals.
O McNair ES has also been a Title I School and a Local Level IV site for AAP Services prior to becoming an AAP Center.
Our DemographicsO Expected 1,400 student enrollmentO 50 K-6 classroomsO 2 FECEP/HeadStart classroomsO 2 Non-Categorical classroomO AM/PM Preschool Special Education
classroomO 16 quads (4th and 6th grade)
Our Demographics
Enrollment
General EdAAP ServicesESOLSPED
Asian
Black
Hispa
nic
Whi
te
Other
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Demographics
Demographics
General InformationO School Hours: 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.O Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Special Programs at McNair ES
O Fine ArtsO PE, Art, MusicO Chorus (5-6), Band (5-6), Strings (4-6)
O Enrichment ProgramsO Young ScholarsO STEM Lab
O PTA Clubs & Activities O Chess ClubO Eco-ClubO Girls on the GrooveO Odyssey of the Mind
Special Programs at McNair ES
O Student OrganizationsO Safety PatrolsO Student Council Association O WMS News Program
O Full-Time Parent Liaison, Kavitha SivakumarO Parent Resource Center
Special ProgramsO Positive Behavior
Intervention & Support Program (PBIS)O Respect MyselfO Respect OthersO Respect Property
O Responsive Instruction O 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.
Special ProgramsO Advanced
Academic Level IV Center
O Advanced Academic Services
O Young Scholars
O English for Speakers of Other Languages
O FECEP/HeadStartO Preschool Special
Education O Special Education
Services
Student CelebrationsO PBIS rewardsO Monthly school-
wide spirit daysO Storybook
Character DayO Sunshine DrillsO AssembliesO 6th grade
promotion
PTA at McNair ESO PTA is the oldest and largest child
advocacyassociation in America. O Today’s PTA is committed to improving the
education, health and safety of all childrenO The challenges of delivering quality
education are numerous, including:O Shrinking budgetsO Increasing class sizesO Government mandatesO There is help….The PTA
The Benefits of the PTAO More dollars - PTAs are self-funding, when the
entire school community joins it helps to support school programs and educational events
O Volunteer power - helping to implement school improvement programs
O Improve communication - With regular meetings the PTA can share school information with members
O 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
What Does the McNair PTA Fund?
O Before and After school Clubs and Programs
O New STEM Lab start-upO Lunch Replacement ProgramO New laptops every yearO Teacher appreciationO Sixth-grade celebrationO These are just a few examples, but with
more members the more we can do for our students!!
CommunicationO Parent View-24/7O Tuesday FolderO Keep In TouchO WebsiteO EmailO PhonesO Parent Coffee Talks
Safety
O Fire Safety Regulations
O Fire Drills weekly during the first month of
school, then monthly
O Tornado drills 2 times per year
O Lockdown drills 2 times per year
O Crisis Plan training/tabletops every other year
Safety
O Doors secured at 8:45 a.m.
O Badges and stickers- main office sign-in
O Volunteer Orientation for all
O Non-family members go to central office
Getting To and From School
O Doors open at 8:30 a.m.O Bell rings at 8:45 a.m.O Tardies after 8:45 a.m.O Kiss and RideO Bus LoopO Dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
O Early pickup? O Not after 3:00 p.m.O K students must be met at bus stops
Breakfast & LunchO Doors open at 8:30 a.m.O Breakfast served in cafeteria
O Students grab a breakfast and go to class
O Lunch accounts & PINsO Avoid fast foodO Thanksgiving Luncheon
IllnessesO Clinic Room AideO MedicationsO Fever & Vomiting RulesO Emergency Care Information
Other ProceduresO BirthdaysO Forgotten MaterialsO Homework over VacationsO VisitorsO Volunteers
O September 23rd at 9:00 a.m.O October 7th at 10:00 a.m.O October 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Back to School NightsO September 15th- 1st, 3rd, and 5th
O September 16th – Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 6th
O Begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m.
O Teachers will have two sessionsO We will switch at 6:30 p.m.
Questions?
Welcome Mustangs!We are thrilled you are part of such a
wonderful and supportive school community!