McNair MS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to share that we have only 9 days of school remaining in the 2025–2026 school year! Our last day of school is Friday, May 22, 2026.

Please note the following important upcoming information and reminders:

•🎓 8th Grade Moving-On Ceremony

Date: May 19, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Banneker High School

•🎒 Book Bag Policy

Students will not be permitted to bring book bags during the last two weeks of school.

•☀️ Summer School Information

Families of students who are required to attend summer school have already received communication regarding registration. If you have any additional questions, please contact Assistant Principal Webb for assistance.

We look forward to finishing the school year strong and celebrating our students’ accomplishments.

Thank you for your continued support!

Keenan Cameron

Principal, McNair Middle School

We are excited to share upcoming dance opportunities for interested students. Please review the information below carefully if your child would like to participate in one of the two options.

1. Astro Flames Dance Team Auditions

Auditions will be held for the Astro Flames Dance Team for the 2025–2026 school year.

Dates: May 13–May 15, 2026

Time: 4:30–6:00 PM

Location: Cafeteria

Attire: All black with sneakers

The team trains in multiple styles including hip‑hop, jazz, contemporary, majorette, and ballet.

Audition permission slips and questions can be directed to Coach K (D132) or Ms. Malone (D110).

2. Male Hip‑Hop Dance Tryouts

Students are invited to try out for McNair Middle School’s first all‑male hip‑hop dance group.

Dates: May 11, May 12, and May 13

Time: 4:30–6:00 PM

Location: Band Room

Notes: Wear comfortable clothing, bring water, and be ready to dance.

For more information, students may see Coach K or Ms. Malone.

We encourage families to review these opportunities and support student involvement.

Calling all Pre-K families—College Park Elementary invites you and your future kindergartner to our Kindergarten Round Up!

Event Details:

Date: May 12, 2026

Time: 8:30–9:30 AM

Location: College Park Elementary School

Families will enjoy a school tour, meet our teachers, learn about kindergarten expectations, and receive registration information—plus fun activities for students.

This is a great opportunity to get a firsthand look at what makes College Park Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow. See the attached flyer for full details.

Questions? Contact Janis Harper at harperj@fultonschools.org or 470-254-8040.

McNair Middle School is proud to celebrate our Class of 2026 as they prepare to transition to high school. Families are invited to attend our Moving On Ceremony to honor our students’ academic growth and achievements throughout the school year.

📅 Monday, May 19, 2026

🕐 1:00 PM

📍 Banneker High School Gymnasium

👔 Student Attire: Black, white, or both

Important Information:

Students must attend school at McNair Middle School on the day of the ceremony and will be transported to Banneker High School by bus.

Students will line up at McNair Middle School at 8:30 AM and remain with school staff.

The ceremony will recognize students for outstanding accomplishments.

Students will be signed out to go home after the ceremony.

Please review the attached flyer for all additional details. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our students and families!

For questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Webb at (404) 254-8482 or webbri@fultonschools.org.

Don’t miss your chance to capture all the memories from this incredible school year! Our McNair Middle School yearbook is now on sale, and we want every scholar to have the opportunity to look back on their milestones, friendships, and achievements.

We will also host a special MMS Yearbook Signing Event at the end of the year. Students must purchase a yearbook to attend the signing event. Event dates will be announced soon.

👉 Scan the QR code to order your yearbook today!

Secure your copy early before they sell out!

Attention McNair Families!

We are excited to share two easy, effective strategies that can help strengthen your child’s reading skills at home. These small steps can make a big difference in your child’s confidence and comprehension.

Before your child begins reading, encourage them to:

• Circle the title
• Look at pictures and text features
• Number the paragraphs
• Make a prediction about the text

After reading, try guiding your child through the CER process:

• Make a claim: What do they think?
• Find evidence: What in the story supports their idea?
• Explain their reasoning: Why does the evidence fit?

🌟 These Strategies Matter!

Simple, consistent reading habits at home can make a powerful impact. Thank you for supporting your child’s growth, one strategy at a time!

As part of our ongoing efforts to support digital safety, we’re excited to share that Fulton County Schools will launch Qustodio, a free app that helps parents monitor and manage their child’s online activity. This tool gives families insight into how students use both district-issued and personal devices.

For district-issued devices:

• Parents can see how much time their child spends online, which apps are being used, and what searches are conducted during the school day.

• Families can also set time limits and restrictions outside of normal school hours to encourage healthy screen time habits.

For student personal devices (optional):

• Parents can choose to install Qustodio on personal devices to monitor usage and set limits at home.

• Fulton County Schools does not have any visibility or access to data from student or parent/guardian personal devices — that information is visible only to the parent or guardian who installs the app.

To access use this link: qustodio.com/my-school to begin Qustodio. Please use your Parent Portal email address during the sign-up process.

Thank you for helping us promote responsible digital habits and strengthen the partnership between home and school.

For any questions or support, please contact myschool@qustodio.com.

Families have Parent Observer accounts in Canvas, and we are making access even easier. A Canvas Parent icon has been added to the McNair website homepage. Families can find it just below the school photo, between the Menus and Campus Portal buttons. This new feature provides a direct and convenient way for families to log in and stay connected to their student’s learning.

Please use the flyer below for additional instructions.