McNamara Update - September 13, 2024

Posted Date: 9/13/24 (10:00 AM)

McNamara Elementary School

September 13, 2024

Dear McNamara Families,

At the conclusion of our first full week of school, it's wonderful to see our students settling into their new routines. We look forward to our assembly next Friday to kick-off our Fun Run on October 4!

Have a great weekend,

Mindy Howard

Principal - McNamara Elementary School

Attendance/Dismissal Change Form

Back-to-School Curriculum Night - September 25

This year we will be adjusting our curriculum night format to welcome all McNamara students along with their parents/guardians! We are excited for our students to act as McNamara tour guides for their families.

This event will take place in the evening on September 25. The following suggested times are to help alleviate parking challenges, but please come whenever the timing is best for your family:

6:00-6:30 - Families with last names A-L

6:45-7:15 - Families with last names M-Z

Teachers are excited to chat with families and answer any questions you may have. They will not be giving a formal presentation, however the information historically shared at curriculum night will be sent home in advance.

The above times are very flexible! Here is an example to help visualize the evening. Once your family arrives, you may begin by visiting each student's classroom. Then you could head to the other tour stops (cafeteria, health office, gym, etc.). A paper with the tour stops will be handed out at the door. This may take longer if you have three McNamara students than if you have one McNamara student, and you do not have to finish within 30 minutes!

Please be prepared to use our threat detection system upon entering. Items such as tablets, umbrellas, and glasses cases will need to be passed around the system, so you can prepare by taking those items out of your bags when arriving. Phones/keys can go through the system!

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Check out book recommendations for all students that are created by Hispanic authors and illustrators. These are available at McNamara Library for students and families to check out!

Author Visit Book Orders

McNamara will have its author visit on Tuesday, October 15. Ross Burach, author and illustrator of "The Very Impatient Caterpillar" series will present to grades K-5. Check out the flier below to order books for Ross Burach to sign during the visit. River's End Bookstore has offered a 20 percent discount on each book ordered. Fliers will go home this week. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Earl at aearl@bville.org or on ParentSquare.

Author Visit Book Ordering

From the PTA!

The McNamara Parent Teacher Association is an asset to the McNamara community, providing fun events for students and showing lots of love to our teachers and staff. Join the PTA using the link below to show your support!

Link to Join the PTA

The PTA has launched the McNamara Elementary fall spirit store. We have many McNamara spirit days throughout the year where students and staff love to wear these items! If you are interested in donating a

t-shirt to a McNamara student in need, please contact Mrs. Howard for more information regarding sizes.

McNamara Fall Spirit Store Link

2024-2025 After School Enrichment

We're thrilled to announce that registration for our after-school enrichment program is now open! We're looking forward to another fantastic year of learning and fun.

Please note: Due to limited spaces, we encourage you to register your child promptly. Enrollment closes on Friday, September 13th.

Additional information about Lego League (Grades 4 & 5):

Limited to 10 participants with 2 alternates.
Enrollment does not guarantee a spot on the team.
The McNamara team will engage in collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking as they build and code robots to complete challenges. They'll also develop an original presentation on a given topic, culminating in a regional competition in January.

For a detailed description of all enrichment activities and to register, please refer to the linked PDF below. The registration link can be found on the first page.

McNamara After School Enrichment

2024-2025 Yearbooks

Our 2024-2025 McNamara Yearbooks are available for purchase! Please click the link below to order. Yearbooks cost $11.11 prior to December 13. After that time they go up in price to $13.89.