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October 20, 2022 - Vol. 5, No. 12
 Conservation efforts across PWCS amount in big savings and energy consciousness
October is Energy Action Month in PWCS. Environmental literacy and fiscal stewardship are important initiatives the Division focuses on year-round. The PWCS Energy and Sustainability Team specializes in tracking utility data and analyzing those metrics to ensure building equipment is operating in an energy efficient manner. The team also provides resources to our schools for teaching environmental literacy and energy conservation.
Take a look at some of the ways our staff and students are taking action to be more energy conscious and save money.
PWCS schools exemplify environmental stewardship, eight named 2022 Virginia Naturally Schools
Congratulations to Battlefield and Freedom High Schools as well as Coles, Dale City, Kilby, Mullen, Neabsco and Piney Branch Elementary Schools for their recognition as Virginia Naturally Schools. Read More >>
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T. Clay Wood Elementary School launches into inaugural Space Week
Students at T. Clay Wood Elementary School participated in building rovers, learned about coding, and more as part of the school's first Space Week.
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Project Lead The Way names George Bishop a National Outstanding Engineering Educator
Congratulations to George Bishop, technology education teacher at Battlefield High School, for being named an Engineering Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
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Patriot High School student joins Street Law, Inc. in moderating national Rule of Law webinar
Mack Mboh, a junior at Patriot High School, recently moderated a national web forum called, “The Rule of Law for All,” hosted by Street Law, Inc.
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Impact Aid Survey available in ParentVUE
Impact Aid is a federal program that provides PWCS with significant funding. All parents and guardians who are military-connected or work on federal property are asked to complete the Impact Aid Survey in ParentVUE. Read more >>
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We love our PWCS support employees!
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Custodial Services Employees Appreciation Week - October 17-21
 Happy Custodian Appreciation Week to our PWCS custodians who work hard behind the scenes to maintain clean and welcoming environments for students, staff, and the community. Hear from students and staff at Bristow Run Elementary School about the cherished custodians at their school.
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School Bus Transportation Employees Appreciation Day- October 19, 2022
 PWCS celebrates the best of the best in school bus transportation staff. Thank you to our bus drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, and other transportation employees who ensure the Division’s most valuable passengers, our students, make it to school safely each and every day.
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Find out how you can join our awesome transportation and custodial teams, and learn about other support positions at the PWCS Job Fair on November 5.
Saturday, November 5
9-11 a.m.
Kelly Leadership Center
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The last day of the first marking period is October 28
As a reminder, real-time grades for the current marking period are available in ParentVUE for all students. Middle and high school report cards will be mailed on November 9. Elementary school report cards will be available in ParentVUE after November 9.
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 College Week is a national effort to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families pursuing a college degree or higher education credential. During this week, qualifying high schools receive time sensitive fee waivers for college applications, college representatives visit for on-site admissions, and school staff celebrate and share their college alma mater.
College & Career Counselors work with all students to annually update their post-high school plans and take the steps needed to make those plans a reality. Visit the PWCS College webpage for additional information.
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College & Scholarship Transcript Requests
Naviance is the platform used by high school students to request transcripts for college/universities and scholarship organizations. Please follow your high school's specific process for placing transcript requests. Students can download an unofficial copy of their transcript in StudentVUE under course history. Read more about transcript requests for seniors.
FAFSA Hands-On-Help Workshops available for families applying for college financial aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for college financial aid is now open for current seniors (Class of 2023). College and Career Counselors at PWCS high schools are hosting FAFSA Hands-on-Help Sessions and information is being shared with families. Visit the PWCS College webpage to view the FAFSA Workshop schedule.
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 Join PWCS in observing Red Ribbon Week by wearing red on Wednesday, October 26. Learn more on the Red Ribbon Week webpage.
Sudley Elementary School celebrates 50 years
The Sudley Elementary School community gathered to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The community marked the historical milestone with one of the school’s favorite traditions, “Fun Day, Bum Day,” an event that featured carnival games, prizes, and delicious treats. The event was also a reunion of sorts for special guests including past principals, teachers, staff, and school alumni who, along with others in the school community, took tours of the building, thumbed through old school yearbooks, and reminisced about the school’s successful history.
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United for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion 🧡
Students and staff across PWCS were decked out in the color orange on October 19, 2022 for Unity Day, a signature event during National Bullying Prevention Month.
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