February 24, 2022 - Vol. 4, No. 32
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Budget Priority Spotlight: Positive Culture and Climate |
Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade recently shared budget priorities for FY23, and one priority is fostering a positive culture and climate in our schools. Through the hiring of additional security personnel and nurses, and improving infrastructure, PWCS will provide learning environments that are welcoming, safe, and sustainable.
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School event connects Gar-Field High School plumbing students with potential employers
Michael Carter, Gar-Field High School Plumbing program instructor, hosted a banquet for the Virginia Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association that allowed students to network with potential employers. Ray Toz, owner of Marines Services Co., said there are plenty of opportunities for interested students.
"It's actually what stunts the majority of our growth," said Toz. "By partnering with [PWCS], we're bringing someone in. We're teaching them a trade and hopefully building a lifelong partnership with that future employee.” Read more.
Good News
Brentsville District High School sophomore wins girls' wrestling state championship
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Congratulations to May Cuyler, sophomore at Brentsville District High School, for winning the 2022 Virginia Girls' Wrestling Championship. Read more. |
Buckland Mills Elementary School students make real-world connections to community helpers
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Gwendolen Pirsino, kindergarten teacher at Buckland Mills Elementary School, and Amy Hardt, International Baccalaureate coordinator, developed a project to help students recognize the impact of helpers in the local and global community. Read more. |
Springwoods Elementary School student authors share messages of kindness
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Leah Jeffries and Kartyr Mainor, fourth and fifth grade students at Springwoods Elementary School, each wrote and published a book centered around being kind. Read more. |
 Carlos Castro, president and founder of Todos Supermarket, visited Marumsco Hills Elementary School to share his story about starting and running a business.
Awesome Blossoms club teaches valuable life lessons to Rosa Parks Elementary School students
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Danielle Ferguson, kindergarten teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, created the Awesome Blossoms club to help students focus on building their self-esteem and social skills. Read more. |
PWCS appoints Kimberly Werle as associate superintendent for eastern elementary schools
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PWCS has appointed Kimberly Werle as associate superintendent for eastern elementary schools, effective March 7. Read more. |
2022 Outstanding Educator Award Nominations Open
Nominate a teacher or principal who goes above and beyond to excel in their profession. Visit the Outstanding Educators webpage to view the guidelines and submit your nominations via the redesigned, streamlined nomination and application process. All nominations are due by Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
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The School Age Child Care (SACC) program is open to PWCS families during Spring Break, April 11-15; register beginning February 28
The School Board will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2
Register for the PWCS Instructional Job Fair on Saturday, March 12, 2022
 Look for features from our schools throughout March as PWCS recognizes and celebrates music and arts education.
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