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Communicator will break for spring: Unless there is an urgent message to communicate, the next issue of Communicator will publish on Tuesday, April 19. Have a great break!
During April, join in these PWCS observances:
 No excuse for child abuse, it's Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in collaboration with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia. Child abuse is a devastating social issue that cuts across all boundaries of race, education levels, and income brackets. PWCS is dedicated to the safety and protection of our students, and is participating in the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign. Learn more and find resources.
Month of the Military Child Spirit Week is April 18-22: Military-connected children can be affected by mobility, transition, deployments, and family separation. You are encouraged to participate in a Division-wide Spirit Week to honor their sacrifices. See the suggested activities for each day on the Month of the Military Child page.
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Earth Week is April 18-22:
Teachers: The Energy Management and Sustainability Team has educational resources to help schools celebrate Earth Week on April 18-22. The ‘PWCS Earth Week: K-12’ module is now available for download in Canvas Commons.
Staff, students, and teachers: Each day, use the Canvas module to participate in energy and environmental sustainability activities. Find resources on the Energy Management and Sustainability page.
Questions? Email sustainability@pwcs.edu.
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PWCS Info and Updates
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Pay statement emails are being discontinued
PWCS is ending payday emails with attached paystubs to reduce the risks inherent in emailing sensitive employee pay information. Employees will continue to be able to view, download, and print their paystubs directly from the Employee Self Service (ESS) portal. The final email containing the paystub will be on the April 29, 2022, pay date. Ensure your access to ESS in advance of the May 15, 2022, pay date. Instructions are on the Employee Self Service webpage.
Questions regarding pay? Contact PWCSPayrollOffice@pwcs.edu.
Questions regarding ESS system? Contact ESSAdministrator@pwcs.edu.
Open enrollment has begun, new rates take effect June 15
Enroll in the Open enrollment Canvas course to learn more about benefit plans, view new rates effective on the June 15 paycheck, and make changes by April 21. Benefits elected during open enrollment are effective July 1. Contact benefits@pwcs.edu with any questions.
Juneteenth holiday will be observed in PWCS
In alignment with the official state of Virginia observance of the Juneteenth holiday on June 20, 2022, as a paid holiday for state employees, Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaTanya D. McDade, has directed that Monday, June 20, 2022, will also be observed by PWCS. Schools and offices will be closed. It will be a holiday for those PWCS employees who are scheduled to work.
Make plans to use annual leave prior to June 30
Employees who accrue annual leave should plan to use their leave by June 30, 2022. The maximum number of accumulated/earned annual leave days which shall be allowed to be carried over each year are as follows:
- 250-day non-exempt employees and administrators: 40 days
- 236-day administrators: 32 days
- 223-day administrators: 25 days
See Regulation 542-1, "Annual Leave," for more information.
Spring Break operations
The Superintendent has approved closing all PWCS buildings to the public during Spring Break, April 11-15. Administrators will have plans for building access as needed and emergency contacts available. Employees are encouraged to take leave as appropriate and to minimize emails to those on leave.
All 250-day employees may be released two hours early on Wednesday, April 13, prior to the April 14-15 break for all employees, if their work situation allows it. Evening shift employees should be released according to the same schedule as other employees.
Turn off, unplug for Spring Break to save energy
Before leaving for Spring break on Friday, April 8, please remember to shut down your classroom or office space. For a copy of the Spring Break Shutdown Checklist, visit the Shutdown Information webpage. Questions? Email energymanagement@pwcs.edu.
May special observances
View the 2021-22 Special Observances Calendar List on the intranet.
In Memoriam: Machiko (Pat) Correa, kindergarten teacher assistant at Covington-Harper Elementary School
View the In Memoriam page for additional information.
Administrative appointments
Classified employees: Be a school security assistant
The 2022-23 school year is approaching. If you or someone you know is interested in security positions with PWCS, view the school security assistant vacancies and apply.
Questions? Contact HRClassifiedOffice@pwcs.edu or BlockCD@pwcs.edu.
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Know a student who has overcome significant obstacles? Nominate them for the “Beat the Odds” award
The Prince William County Bar Association and other local agencies sponsor the Beat the Odds® Awards program to benefit local high school juniors and seniors who have overcome significant obstacles to reach social and academic success. Nominations and candidate applications must be submitted by close of business on April 30. Request guidelines and submission information now to ensure meeting the deadline. Contact Calinda Hawkins, PWCS attendance officer, at hawkincv@pwcs.edu.
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Apply for middle, high school mathematics curriculum work
Earn summer money. Middle and high school mathematics teachers are needed to create/edit curriculum documents and Canvas modules. Those interested, should submit by April 11.
Questions? Contact Kris Guarino at gushuekm@pwcs.edu.
Watch Reading Makes Cents premier April 7 on Facebook
In April, we celebrate Financial Literacy Month and School Library Month. Join in at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, for a fun-filled evening hosted by two PWCS juniors. The 2021-22 Reading Makes Cents Literary winners event will feature the works of three authors who support student learning by integrating financial concepts into everyday life. Questions? Contact Schenell Agee at ageesx@pwcs.edu.
Be a Gar-Field High School Summer School teacher or sub
If you are interested in teaching summer school or subbing at Gar-Field High School, please fill out the forms below.
Questions? Contact Cortney Bristow at bristocl@pwcs.edu or Susan Holczer at holczej@pwcs.edu.
High school educators: Advanced course exam schedule adjusted
The move of the Eid al-Fitr observance to May 2 resulted in adjustments for advanced course exams that PWCS administers. New dates are being communicated. Following are changes for advanced testing.*
- AP Chemistry will now be administered at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18
- AP Spanish Literature will now be administered at noon on Wednesday, May 18
- AP US Government and Politics will now be administered at noon on Friday, May 20
For questions regarding AP exams, please contact your school’s AP coordinator.
*Cambridge does not allow for adjustment of exam dates. Potomac High School students taking the AS English General Paper exam will report to the school, which is working with transportation to ensure student on-time arrival for testing. Contact Potomac’s Cambridge Coordinator, Hilary Mahalchick, at mahalchm@pwcs.edu.
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