The Scoop! - Special Veterans Day Edition

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November 10, 2021 - Vol. 4, No. 21

Celebrating our veterans near and far

Join PWCS in thanking all the military service men and women who ensure the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. 

Spotlight on PWCS employees who have served

This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

Announcements

First marking period report cards are available

Report cards are available to parents of K-5 students in ParentVUE under the Documents Tab as PDF. Report cards were mailed home to families of students in grades 6-12. Grades for past marking periods and grades for the current marking period are available in ParentVUE for all students.  Report card templates are available on the Student Learning Grading page. These templates will help you read and understand all of the categories on a PWCS Report Card in your preferred language. Please contact your child's school for specific questions regarding grades.

Prince William Health District now offering COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11

The CDC now recommends that children ages 5 to 11 receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine. The Prince William Health District is offering the vaccine for this age group at the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) and the Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic.

The CVC is open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday through Sunday at the former Gander Mountain store, 14011 Worth Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22192. The Manassas Mall COVID-19 vaccine clinic is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and Saturday.

Sign-up for an appointment at the CVC or Manassas Mall vaccine clinic.

Join the Parent Resource Center for "A Parent's Guide To Section 504 In Public Schools"

On Tuesday, November 16, the Parent Resource Center is holding two virtual sessions of "A Parent's Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools." Participants will review the definition of a disability under this section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and how it differs from disabilities as defined under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Parents will also learn about the provisions and protections afforded to individuals who qualify as students with a disability under this federal civil rights law. Register or request accommodations for the 11:30 a.m. session Register or request accommodations for the 7 p.m. session

IT scheduled maintenance this Sunday

Information Technology Services will be performing routine maintenance on Sunday, November 14. Division-wide internet access, including the guest network, VPN access, and intranet, will be affected. Cloud-based applications such as Outlook, Office 365, The Hub, and Canvas will be available outside of the PWCS network.

The School Board will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16.

Veterans bring their vast experience as PWCS educators and support staff

PWCS is proud to have so many veterans on staff as teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and other support employees. Thank you to all who serve in the military, especially to these PWCS employees who continue to serve through their work for the School Division. See the names of some of the many veterans working in PWCS.