McNair MS Weekly Newsletter

Happy Sunday, McNair Astro Families!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students and school community. When schools and families work together, our scholars are better positioned for success both academically and socially.

At this time, you should be able to view your child's 9-week grades and conduct reports in Infinite Campus. We encourage you to review this information with your student. If you have any questions or concerns regarding academic performance, attendance, behavior, or overall progress, please contact the school to schedule a parent conference. We are committed to working collaboratively to support every scholar's success.

We would also like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the 125 scholars who were inducted into the AVID Program this past week! This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence. We are proud of each of these students and look forward to seeing their continued growth and success.

In addition, we would like to recognize and celebrate outstanding members of our McNair Middle School family:

• Ms. Charity Barnes, paraprofessional in Mrs. Miller’s AU Support Classroom, has been nominated as our District Paraprofessional of the Quarter for the exceptional relationships she has built with students and families. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to student success make a tremendous difference every day.
• Ms. Deidre Hawkins, 8th Grade SEC Math Teacher, was recently recognized as a Math Ambassador, proudly representing McNair Middle School. We are grateful for her leadership and commitment to mathematics education.

We would also like to celebrate our scholars! More than 500 students earned satisfactory attendance status during the first nine weeks, meaning they attended school nearly every day and had no discipline infractions that disrupted their educational experience. This is an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of the hard work of our students, families, and staff. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating these students this fall.

Parents, please continue sending our scholars to school each day. We love them, we believe in them, and we need them here. Daily attendance matters and every day provides valuable opportunities for learning, connection, and growth.

As a reminder, students will participate in Remote Learning on November 3, 2026. Additional information regarding schedules and expectations will be communicated prior to that date.

Finally, we want to reiterate our commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Please remember that our school maintains a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, vaping, fighting, and acts of violence. We encourage all students to make positive choices and to report any concerns to a trusted adult immediately.

Thank you again for your partnership and ongoing support. Together, we can continue creating a positive learning environment where all scholars thrive.

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 18, 2026

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Link to the October 18, 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!

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.

Parents, imagine your child exploring the rich culture, history, and innovation of Japan in Summer 2028! Join us for a special informational meeting to learn about this exciting educational travel opportunity that will help students build confidence, independence, and a global perspective.

📅 Date: October 20, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Room A150, McNair Middle School

• Learn how to save $250 through early enrollment
• Receive first access to limited trip spots
• Explore the itinerary, academic experiences, travel costs, and more
• Hosted by: April Remy, World Languages Department Chair, McNair Middle School.

This trip to Japan promises to be a life-changing opportunity for students, and space is limited. Don't miss the chance to discover how your child can be part of this incredible international experience!

👉 RSVP and learn more here: by accessing this link

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

The McNair Astros Flame Dance Team, sponsored by Mr. Kevin Moore-Brown, Ms. Vanessa Lewis, and Ms. Taylor Malone, provides students with opportunities to develop leadership, discipline, teamwork, and creativity through dance while representing McNair Middle School with pride. Team members perform at school and community events throughout the year and are expected to maintain strong academic and behavioral standing.

We are excited to announce that the Dance Team will compete in the Battle on the Southside Middle School Dance Line Competition on October 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM at M.D. Roberts School of the Arts in Clayton County. This event will showcase dance teams from across the region in categories including field show, stand battle, creative performance, and parade. We wish our dancers the very best as they prepare to represent McNair with excellence and school spirit!

Parents interested in learning more about the team may contact Mr. Moore-Brown at moorebrownk@fultonschools.org or Ms. Malone at malonet@fultonschools.org or Ms. Lewis at

lewisv3@fultonschools.org.