Pattie Elementary School students "Level Up" to encourage goal-setting skills
Students and staff at Pattie Elementary School brought their "Level Up" boards online to encourage personal goal setting and classroom management. When a student achieves their goal, they "Level Up" and receive recognition along the way.
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Grocery Kit distribution moved to tomorrow, Friday, January 29
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In anticipation of potential inclement weather on Monday, February 1 and Tuesday, February 2, we have moved Grocery Kit distribution to TOMORROW, Friday, January 29, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kit contents will vary. Please visit our PWCS Food and Nutrition Service website to find a site near you.
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C.D. Hylton High School ninth grader offers helping hand through podcast and tutoring business
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Talia Levy, a ninth-grade student at C.D. Hylton High School, created the “Money Moves for Teens" podcast to educate kids on money management and encourage them to begin preparing for their future. Levy also offers a math tutoring service for students. Read more.
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Marsteller Middle School students take a virtual field trip to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum
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Marsteller Middle School’s sixth and seventh grade English language arts classes experienced a virtual field trip to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia. Read more.
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PWCS schools receive Virginia Department of Education grant for school safety
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Five PWCS elementary schools were awarded grant funding from the Virginia Department of Education for security upgrades. Read more.
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Osbourn Park High School graduate's art displayed in exclusive exhibit
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The 2020-21 Advanced Placement® (AP) Art and Design Exhibit is now available online and features artwork from Osbourn Park High School 2020 graduate Manuel Guerrero Zdeinert. Read more and view the exhibit.
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Students of dance at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School are in step virtually
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Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School dance teacher Jamie Howes infuses creativity and expertise into every lesson she provides her students. This hasn’t changed now that her dance instruction is conducted online. Read more.
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January 25-29 is Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week
PWCS salutes all of our amazing school principals for their hard work and dedication as they support and encourage our students and staff every day.
Calling all middle school students — Register now for Introduce a Girl to STEAM Day on February 25
Introduce a Girl to STEAM Day is a free event open to all PWCS middle school students and is designed to introduce young women and their parents/guardians to science, technology, engineering, art, math (STEAM) careers. This year’s event will be held virtually from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from professionals on STEM and STEAM careers and be entered in a chance to win prizes! Session topics include: STEAM in Cyber Innovation, The Beautiful in YOU, Solving and Protecting the Community with STEAM, STEAM in Fashion, Engineering the Future, and much more!
Visit the event and registration website to claim your seat for the event, and to learn more.
Registration will close on Friday, February 12, or when all spots are filled.
Safe Schools Advisory Council hosts webinar on Thursday, February 4
Join the conversation around social media and its impact on today's “instant generation.” Topics will focus on social media's influence on our youth, how to develop healthy digital habits, protecting the digital reputations of our youth, and building positive relationships online.
The webinar will be an hour long followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers. Limited to 500 participants. The webinar will be available on-demand for those who can't participate live.
Register for the February 4 webinar
Parents can now access the Parent Learning Series in Canvas directly to view upcoming sessions, recorded presentations, and register for future webinars. Please follow the Parent Learning Series Canvas Course link to enroll by using either your student's Canvas account or your Observer/Parent Access account. After clicking the link, you will be prompted to log in to your Microsoft Office 365 account if not already logged into Canvas. Once you have joined the course, it will be viewable in your student's Canvas Dashboard.
New live webinars have been added for February:
Naviance Parent Information Session - February 3, 2021 (6-7 p.m.)
Recognizing Mental Health Symptoms and Knowing When to Seek Help in the Age of COVID - February 9, 2021 (6-7 p.m.)
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training - February 11, 2021 (6-8 p.m.)
Parenting During These Uncertain Times - February 16, 2021 (6-7:30 p.m.)
Introduction of 5 Bridges to Wellness - February 18, 2021 (6-8 p.m.)
Practical Strategies for Reducing Stress and Increasing Success Amidst the COVID Pandemic and Returning to Learning - February 22, 2021 (6-7 p.m.)
Living with Loss and Grief - February 25, 2021 (6-7:30 p.m.)
Announcements
School Board to meet Wednesday, February 3, at 6 p.m.
Two beloved educators honored as School Board approves dedication of new school wing and gymnasium
Novant Health UVA Health System, Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas City Public Schools and Manassas Park City Schools join forces to vaccinate school division staff
Prince William County School Board to hold Closed Session Meeting on Saturday, February 6
Real-time, accurate grades always available in ParentVUE, StudentVUE
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As a reminder, ParentVUE and StudentVUE always display real-time, accurate grades, including improved grades from reworked assignments. Prior marking period term grades on the printed report card may not always reflect all changes. If you see a discrepancy, check ParentVUE/StudentVUE for the most up-to-date grade.
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Students and staff observe a daily "Mindful Minute" at Lake Ridge Elementary School
Teachers and staff at Lake Ridge Elementary School are putting emphasis on social and emotional learning amid the pandemic. Giving students, parents, and teachers alike tools for calming their minds, Diana Johnson, counselor, and Jenni Rigot, French teacher, lead the community in mindfulness exercises on the school's morning announcements.
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Celebrate National School Counseling Week: February 1-5
Our school counselors support our students, staff, and families in so many ways. From course scheduling, college and career planning, to mental health services and building positive school climates and safe learning environments, our school counselors make a difference every day! Make sure to show your appreciation for your school's counselors next week.
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