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April 7, 2022 - Vol. 4, No. 38
 PWCS wishes you a great Spring Break!
As a reminder, Spring Break for students and teachers is April 11-15. All PWCS schools and offices will be closed to the public April 11-15. School resumes Monday, April 18. We wish you a restful break.
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Meet Rachel Preston, assistant principal at Hampton Middle School, who has a passion for education
It's National Assistant Principals Week! PWCS thanks all of our assistant principals across the Division. We appreciate your leadership and invaluable contributions to student success.
Rachel Preston is one of our dedicated assistant principals who goes the extra mile for students and staff at Hampton Middle School. She shares what drives her as an educator and leader.
Show your support for military-connected students during the upcoming spirit week April 18-22
With more than 1.2 million school-aged military children, Month of the Military Child has been observed in schools during April since 1986. Join PWCS in a Division-wide Spirit Week Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22 to honor the sacrifices and service made by military families worldwide and throughout our community.
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Join in Earth Week activities April 18-22
PWCS celebrates our great Earth with a Division-wide spirit week April 18- 22. View and download this activity calendar for daily sustainability and STEAM-related activities students can participate in during classes as well as at home with their families.
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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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Support the effort to save lives on our roads! Eliminate distracted driving. View statistics and information on the Partners for Safe Teen Driving webpage. Please give your full attention to the road while driving during the month of April and continue to dedicate this action to saving lives on our roadways. |
No excuse for child abuse - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join PWCS, in collaboration with Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, in recognizing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is a devastating social issue that cuts across all boundaries of race, education levels, and income brackets. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call the Prince William County Protective Services Hotline at 703-792-4200 or the 24-hour Virginia Child Abuse Hotline at 800-552-7096.
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Good News
Take a "look" at local Lions Club vision-screening efforts in our schools
PWCS is fortunate to partner with local chapters of the Lions Club who generously volunteer to provide more comprehensive vision screening for students at many of our schools. With parental permission granted, the Lions Club members conduct the screenings that can detect many sight deficiencies. The results are provided to the school nurse who then notifies parents if an eye exam by a doctor is recommended. If financial assistance is needed for the eye exam and/or to purchase glasses, the Lions Club help with the costs.
A singing unicorn unveiled as winner of Kyle Wilson Elementary School’s masked singer competition
Based on the popular television show “The Masked Singer” on Fox, Kyle Wilson Elementary School's competition featured a llama, baby chick, and singing unicorn. Read more.
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Ceremony at Woodbridge High School showcases new gymnasium
Woodbridge High School has a new space for students to showcase their talents. A new auxiliary gymnasium is now open for staff and students to use for activities at the school. Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaTanya D. McDade, along with School Board members and Woodbridge Principal Heather Abney, dedicated the gym during a recent ceremony.
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Ashland Elementary School’s Leila Walton is selected as a finalist in internet safety poster contest
Congratulations to Leila Walton, third-grade student at Ashland Elementary School, who is a Virginia finalist in the 2022 Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center National Poster Competition. Read more.
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Vaughan Elementary School students designate their favorite book from “Elite Eight” tournament library
A Vaughan Elementary School challenge united students and teachers while infusing excitement about reading in a competitive but friendly way. Read more.
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Buckland Mills Elementary School students create banner to express their place in the community
Second grade students at Buckland Mills Elementary School developed a project based on a classroom unit focused on “who we are” in our community. Read more.
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Registration is open for virtual summer supplemental courses high school students (including rising freshmen) can choose to take.
Register for the April 26 virtual Family Engagement session on keeping math skills sharp for elementary school students over the summer.
April 25 baseball game honors Josh Morrison, a member of Patriot High School's baseball team who lost his life in a car accident in 2013.
Deadline to request student transfer is April 29.
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