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May 5, 2022 - Vol. 4, No. 41

Celebrating our PWCS educators for Teacher Appreciation Week

During Teacher Appreciation Week, PWCS would like to recognize our teachers and their unwavering dedication and love for students. Thank you to all PWCS teachers who are making a difference in our students’ lives each day.

PWCS seniors share sentiments about teachers who have impacted their lives

PWCS students send shout-outs of appreciation to their teachers 

This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.

The Wellness Room at Potomac Shores Middle School provides relief from stressors and frustration

Potomac Shores Middle School has created a dedicated space to promote mental health awareness and wellness all year round. The Wellness Room is designed as a space for students to take 5-10 minutes to reset. Within the space, students will find tools and coping strategies to self-regulate their emotions and calm down. The Wellness Room is one example of initiatives and efforts across PWCS to support the mental health and well being of students and staff.

Visit the PWCS Mental Health Awareness Month webpage for more information on the Potomac Shores Middle wellness room, mental health, and self-care resources.

Good News

National Alternative Education Association names Independence Nontraditional School first ever model school 

Congratulations to Independence Nontraditional School for its designation as the first-ever Exemplary Practices Model school. Read more.

PWCS announces the 2022 Nominees for Teacher and Principal of the Year, NBCTs 

Fifty-one teachers were nominated by school staff, parents, students, and community members to be recognized as this year’s PWCS Teacher of the Year, and nine principals have been nominated for the Principal of the Year award. Read more.

The American School Counselor Association names Minnieville, Sinclair Elementary Schools as RAMP Schools  

Congratulations to Minnieville and Sinclair Elementary Schools for earning the 2022 Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. Read more.

International night at Gar-Field High School promotes inclusivity and supports the Read2Lead initiative 

Students at Gar-Field High School hosted an international night, complete with fashion shows, food, and dancing which showcased and highlighted the diversity in their school community and across the county. Proceeds from ticket sales are going to Read2Lead, a non-profit organization founded by Gar-Field alumna, Samantha Boetang, which builds and stocks libraries for communities in Ghana. For more information, or to learn more about the non-profit, visit the Read2Lead website.

Kilby Elementary School wraps up a fantastic series of STREAM exploration and family fun

STREAM Saturdays were a new, popular addition to the Tiger21 program for students and families at Kilby Elementary School. Read more.

Battlefield High School’s Senior Wesley Williams honored as top scholar-athlete in the nation 

Congratulations to Wesley Williams, senior at Battlefield High School, for his recognition by the National Alliance of African American Athletes as one of its finalists for the Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Award. Read more.

Business Partnerships of the Year celebrated at 2022 SPARK Dinner

SPARK, the education foundation for Prince William County Public Schools, recently honored the 2022 Business Partnerships of the Year. Read more.

Announcements

Reminder: 2022-23 Virtual Learning Academy application for qualifying K-8 students closes May 10.

Register for the May 10 virtual Family Engagement session offering ideas and resources for family wellness time this summer.

Friday, May 6 is School Lunch Hero Day, a special day to celebrate the hard work and dedication of school food and nutrition professionals. Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes!