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October 13, 2022 - Vol. 5, No. 11
A "Rainy Day" project for Lake Ridge Elementary School students teaches weather concepts
It's National Earth Science Week (October 9 -15) and across PWCS, our second graders are studying changes in weather and weather patterns. Check out how Lake Ridge Elementary students used their STEM skills and had fun making rain gauges from plastic water bottles to use at home while continuing their learning.
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National School Lunch Week observed October 10-14
Healthy meals are crucial to help our students thrive. Research shows children are getting their healthiest meals at school. As we celebrate National School Lunch Week in PWCS, we thank our Food and Nutrition team for ensuring access to healthy lunches everyday for all students. They are fueling the future.
Help shape school lunches in PWCS by attending the annual Food Show
"Around the World in 40 Bites" is the theme for the PWCS 31st Annual Food Show on Thursday, October 27 at Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School. There will be two tasting sessions - one at 6 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Read More. >>
Reserve your spot for the Food Show.
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The crunch heard across the school! — Marumsco Hills Elementary students taste test fresh vegetables and fruits
Students at Marumsco Hills Elementary School are able to sample different fruits and vegetables three days a week thanks to the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP teaches students that fresh produce can be a healthy and delicious snack. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity for teachers and school administrators to provide nutrition education.
Good News
Six schools in PWCS named 2022 America’s Healthiest Schools awardees
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a leading children’s health organization, named Buckland Mills, Kilby, Piney Branch, and Victory Elementary Schools, Parkside Middle School, and Porter Traditional School as 2022 America’s Healthiest Schools awardees. Read More. >>
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Potomac Shores Middle School library dedication ceremony honors the legacy of former “Human Services” Supervisor Hilda Barg
Students, teachers, staff, and community members celebrated the dedication ceremony of Potomac Shores Middle School library to Hilda Marie Barg in a recent ceremony. Read More. >>
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The Opera Comes to Fred M. Lynn Middle School
Beautiful, melodious, and poignant singing emanated from the school gymnasium of Fred M. Lynn Middle School, as professionally trained opera singers serenaded all students and staff. Read More. >>
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Sinclair Elementary School introduces a house system to promote positive behavior
A new house system at Sinclair Elementary School is encouraging good student behavior. Students are divided into “houses” and points are given to students for good deeds and good behavior. At the end of each term, points are tallied to determine the winning house.
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Latino-American Student Association students lead the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Patriot High School
As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), take a look at how students in the Latino-American Student Association carried out multiple opportunities for their fellow Patriot High School students to celebrate, appreciate, and learn about Hispanic heritage at their school.
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Information sessions in October provide opportunities to learn about the many transport and transfer Specialty Programs available in PWCS.
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) warns of brightly colored fentanyl used to target children and young adults
In recent years, our nation has experienced one of the most fatal drug epidemics in history. Opioids, specifically fentanyl, have impacted the lives of children and young adults and continues to be the primary driver in drug overdoses. Read more. >>
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Learn more about the Functional Behavior Assessment and the Behavior Intervention Plan
On Tuesday, October 25, the Parent Resource Center is holding two sessions that explore the Functional Behavior Assessment and the Behavior Intervention Plan (FBA/BIP), formal processes that help parents, teachers, and school professionals identify problem behaviors and work collaboratively to develop strategies that will improve or eliminate those behaviors.
 Read more and register for the in-person or virtual session.
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Safety is the first priority in PWCS and is top of mind for our school bus drivers who work to see that 62,000 students are transported safely every day. Next week is National School Bus Safety Week, and we invite our school community to learn more about how you can help us keep our students safe as they travel to and from school each day. Read more. >>
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