McNair MS Weekly Newsletter

Dear McNair Families,

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are building a school community where our students can learn, grow, and thrive. Please review these important updates and reminders:

❤️ Red Ribbon Week
Next week is Red Ribbon Week! We encourage all students to participate. Please review the attached information for the daily activities and themes.

🎃 Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 30 | 6:00–8:00 PM
We are excited to welcome our families to our upcoming Trunk or Treat celebration!

• Students must go home after school and return with a parent or guardian.
• Students may wear costumes, but costumes must follow the school dress code.
• Masks or costumes that cover a student's face are not permitted.
• Students must remain with their parent or guardian during the event.

Parents interested in volunteering should contact Ms. Coleman at colemane1@fultonschools.com.

💻 Remote Learning Day: November 3
Please remember that Tuesday, November 3, is a Remote Learning Day. Students will not report to the school building and should participate in learning remotely.

🎒 Student Dress Code & Book Bags
Please continue to help us reinforce our school expectations. Students are expected to:

• Bring only clear or mesh book bags.
• Follow the school dress code each day.
• Leggings are not permitted.
• Sleeveless shirts and short shorts are not permitted.
• Clothing displaying or promoting violence, drugs, or other inappropriate content is not permitted.

💙 Join Our PTSA
We are excited to announce that our PTSA has restarted, and we need our parents and families involved! Please review the PTSA information in our newsletter, sign up, and join us for upcoming meetings.

The PTSA membership fee is $10. For more information about joining, please contact Ms. Coleman at colemane1@fultonschools.org or Dr. Mondesire (Dr. M), our SGC Chair, at mondesireg@fultonschools.org.

Thank you again for your continued partnership and commitment to our students. At McNair Middle School, excellence is the standard!

Warm regards,

Dr. Keenan Cameron
Principal
McNair Middle School

Parents/Guardians,

Please take a moment to review the Student Code of Conduct document linked below. After reviewing the document, please complete the acknowledgment in Infinite Campus by August 31.

Submitting the acknowledgment confirms that you have received and reviewed the Student Code of Conduct and are aware of the district's expectations for student behavior and conduct.

Parents/Guardians,

Please take a few moments to review the Student/Parent/Guardian Device Handbook with your child. The handbook outlines important expectations for the care, use, and responsibility of school-issued devices.

We also encourage families to consider purchasing device insurance. Device insurance can help reduce the financial burden associated with accidental damage, loss, or repair of student devices throughout the school year.

https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/information-technology/it

Link to the Weekly Newsletter - October 26, 2026

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Link to the October 26, 2026 Newsletter

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🏐 Let’s Go, Astros!

Volleyball season begins Monday, October 19! Come out and cheer on our Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams as they begin an exciting new season. All games begin at 5:30 p.m.

Supporting our scholars beyond the classroom is an important part of building a strong school community. Extracurricular activities give scholars opportunities to build relationships, develop teamwork, strengthen their connection to school, and create meaningful memories that enhance their overall school experience.

Please review the attached volleyball schedule for upcoming game dates and make plans to come out and support our scholar-athletes. Let’s fill the stands with Astro pride! 🏐💙

This school year, Ronald E. McNair Middle School is fully implementing the Fulton County Schools Personal Electronic Devices (PED) Policy. Under this policy, all personal electronic devices (PEDs), including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and similar devices, must be powered off and stored in students' individually assigned lockers from 8:55 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.

This bell-to-bell PED policy is designed to support a focused learning environment, promote student well-being, and enhance school safety. Limited exceptions are available for students with documented IEP or Section 504 accommodations, verified medical needs, or approved instructional use.

Students who are found in violation of the PED policy will have their devices confiscated and submitted to Principal Cameron for safekeeping. Parents or guardians may retrieve confiscated devices between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Additionally, progressive disciplinary measures will be implemented, including mandatory parent conferences and increased

consequences for repeated violations.

We encourage all families to review the attached flyer for detailed information regarding policy expectations, approved exceptions, and disciplinary procedures. Thank you for your partnership in supporting a safe and productive learning environment for all students.

FCS Cell Phone Policy - English

FCS Cell Phone Policy - Spanish

Families, we invite you to join Fulton County Schools Board Member Kimberly Dove at the upcoming District 6 Community Meetings. These meetings give you a chance to stay informed, share your voice, and learn about important initiatives affecting our schools and community.

We encourage all families to attend and partner with us in supporting student success. We hope to see you there!

Next week, McNair Middle School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a fun-filled Spirit Week that promotes healthy choices, school pride, and positive decision-making. We encourage all students to participate in the daily themed activities. Students may wear costumes on Friday; however, masks and face coverings are not permitted.

Please note that all costumes and attire must comply with the Fulton County Schools dress code. Let’s work together to make this a positive and spirited week for all students!

Families, we invite you to partner with us throughout the school year by attending our upcoming Ronald E. McNair Middle School events! From parent workshops and curriculum nights to Title I meetings and family engagement opportunities, each event is designed to keep you informed, connected, and empowered to support your child's success. We look forward to seeing you there as we continue working together to ensure that Excellence is the Standard! 🚀⭐

Mark your calendars and join us. Your involvement makes a difference! 💙❤️

Families, we invite you to encourage your scholar to participate in Book Fair Week! Reading is an important part of academic success. It helps strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, creativity, and confidence, while encouraging curiosity and building lifelong learning habits.

💡 Parent Reminder: Before sending money, please have your scholar preview the Book Fair selections, identify the books or items they would like to purchase, and note the prices. This will help you know exactly how much money to send and allow your scholar to plan their purchases ahead of time.

Let’s work together to grow confident, enthusiastic, and lifelong readers. Every book is an opportunity to learn, grow, and dream! 📖✨

Fulton County Schools Digital Library

The Fulton County Schools Digital Library provides students with free, 24/7 access to a variety of digital reading and learning resources both at school and at home. Through platforms such as Sora, Beanstack, TumbleBooks, and MackinVIA, students can read eBooks and audiobooks, participate in reading challenges, explore educational databases, and access interactive learning materials.

Getting started is simple: students log into ClassLink, open a reading app, and begin reading and learning. The Digital Library supports literacy development, builds confidence, expands knowledge, and encourages lifelong reading habits. All resources are available at no cost to Fulton County Schools students.

Access the flyer for additional information, QR codes, and step-by-step instructions for getting started.

Families, we need your support! 📚🚀

Help McNair Middle School continue soaring in the Fulton County 15 Million Minutes Reading Challenge! Encourage your scholar to visit the school or local library, check out a book, read daily, and log their reading minutes in Beanstack. Every minute counts toward our school goal and helps us move closer to reaching Pathfinder status. Together, we can build strong readers and reach 15 million minutes one page at a time!

Encourage your scholar to: Read. Log. Achieve. Let's keep McNair in the top rankings! ⭐📖🛸

To demonstrate our commitment, McNair Middle School would like to share some family tips about the Digital Media Lessons to discuss at home.

Help Kids Balance Their Media Lives encourages families to create healthy technology habits by setting screen-free times and spaces, using digital well-being tools, modeling positive media use, helping children recognize healthy and unhealthy screen behaviors, and discussing how technology and social media are designed to keep users engaged. The goal is to help children develop a balanced relationship with technology while supporting their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

The C.T. Vivian Foundation (CTVF) Productive Struggle Program is a literacy support initiative partnering with Ronald E. McNair Middle School during the 2026-2027 school year. The program is designed to strengthen students’ reading skills through personalized literacy instruction, volunteer mentorship, and enrichment experiences that build confidence, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and positive reading habits.

The program will serve approximately 20-30 scholars, primarily identified from 7th and 8th grade literacy support tiers. Beginning September 28, 2026, students will participate in regular literacy sessions led by community volunteers and supported by school staff. Families will also receive resources and guidance to encourage reading at home.

Imagine your child exploring the rich culture, history, and innovation of Japan in Summer 2028! This unforgettable educational travel experience will help students build confidence, independence, leadership skills, and a global perspective while experiencing one of the world's most fascinating destinations.

✅ Explore Japan's rich history, culture, and technology
✅ Participate in meaningful educational experiences
✅ Travel with fellow McNair students and families
✅ Build lifelong memories and global awareness

Interested families are encouraged to secure their spot by making their deposit as soon as possible. Early enrollment helps reserve a place on the trip and may provide additional savings opportunities. Space is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

👉 Learn more and enroll here: Japan Trip Information and Enrollment

This promises to be a life-changing opportunity for students, and we look forward to sharing this incredible adventure with our McNair families!

At Ronald E. McNair Middle School, we are committed to keeping families informed about their child's academic growth. Families of students receiving interventions will receive progress monitoring reports as required by the district. To help you better understand these reports, we have included an informational letter and graphic that explain how to access progress monitoring data and interpret your child's progress.

Please take a few moments to review the resources linked below. They provide step-by-step guidance for accessing Reading and Math intervention information through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, as well as information about specialized progress reports. Together, these tools will help you stay informed and engaged in your student's learning journey.

Parent Letter

Intervention Overview Flyer

McNair Middle School is excited to partner with WCYE to share several upcoming opportunities for our students and families. Highlights include the Parent Blueprint: Grace-Based Parenting Boot Camp for parents of middle school students, a Student Movie Experience, the Identity Unleashed Girls’ Tea Party for middle school girls, and a College Tour opportunity for 7th and 8th grade students. These experiences are designed to support students’ academic, social, and personal growth while strengthening family engagement. Families are encouraged to review the flyer below and register as soon as possible. For select events, RSVP by texting WCYEBRIDGE to 51555.

Please access the entire document by clicking here.

The McNair Middle School School Governance Council (SGC) is inviting parents, staff, and community members to provide feedback, suggestions, questions, and comments to help inform council decisions. Community members can submit public comments by scanning the QR code listed below.

The School Governance Council is responsible for:

• Approving the school's Strategic Plan and updates
• Approving the annual budget and resource allocations
• Managing flexibility requests
• Participating in the hiring of the principal when applicable
• Providing annual feedback on principal performance

Beginning this school year, Fulton County Schools is transitioning its online payment platform from OSP (Online School Payments) to SchoolCash Online.

Families are encouraged to register for SchoolCash Online and add their students as soon as possible to ensure they are prepared to make school-related payments throughout the year.

Key Benefits of SchoolCash Online:

• Safe and secure payment system trusted by schools nationwide
• Convenient online payments anytime, anywhere
• Access to payment reminders and payment history
• Ability to manage multiple students under one account

Families can register by visiting SchoolCash Online through the district website or by scanning the QR code provided on the flyer.

Register early and add your student(s) now to avoid delays and be ready for the school year ahead.

McNair Middle School is proud to recognize and celebrate our newly elected Student Government Association (SGA) Officers for the 2026-2027 school year. These outstanding student leaders will serve as representatives of the 8th-grade class, helping to amplify student voice, promote school spirit, support service initiatives, and foster a positive school culture.

We are excited to see the creativity, leadership, and dedication these students will bring to our school community. Their commitment to serving others and making a positive impact reflects the values we strive to cultivate at McNair Middle School.

Congratulations to our SGA Officers! We thank our families for their continued support and look forward to a successful and inspiring school year together. These student leaders will help strengthen connections within our school and community through leadership and service.

McNair Middle School SGA Advisory Team

McNair Middle School invites families to its 1st Annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30, from 6:00–8:00 PM at McNair Middle School.

The event will feature candy, costumes, decorated trunks, fun activities, and community fellowship, providing a safe and family-friendly Halloween celebration for Astros and their families.

Families are encouraged to wear school-appropriate costumes and join in an evening of fun, connection, and school spirit.

The McNair Middle School ELA Department is excited to host the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee! Students in grades 6-8 will begin classroom competitions on November 10, 2026, after receiving the official word list on October 28. Classroom finalists will advance to the schoolwide Spelling Bee on November 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Media Center.

The school champion and runner-up will earn the opportunity to represent McNair at the Fulton County Schools District Spelling Bee on January 9, 2027. We encourage all students to participate, study, and showcase their spelling talents as we celebrate academic excellence and the joy of learning.