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March 9, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 29
 Celebrating National Youth Art Month in PWCS
PWCS recognizes the importance of art and arts education in school programs. Art, music, and the performing arts activities help students develop life skills including self-expression, problem solving, creativity, and individuality.
Kofi Dennis, a Master Teaching Artist with Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, spent five days at Yorkshire Elementary School working with teachers to deliver lessons designed to enhance the learning experience through the performing arts. Read More >>
C.D. Hylton High School celebrates the arts with community event
Craft stations, interactive displays, and music performances showcased the talents of student artists at Hylton High School's Night of the Arts event.
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 This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
 Attendance and school engagement are critical factors in a student's success. Better performance, better grades, and better engagement all start with showing up for school. Visit our Attendance Family Resource Webpage for more information on ways to support your student and make regular school attendance a priority.
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Peer-to-Peer tutoring in action at Woodbridge High School
 The Viking Learning Center is a peer-to-peer tutoring program that takes place during flex-periods at Woodbridge High School. Student tutors supplement teacher instruction with peer-tutoring to reassure, reengage, and reinforce class content for struggling students. Through the Viking Academic Leadership Class, students learn how to become tutors to support their school community. Watch Video >>
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Humphrey the Hamster promotes reading at Mullen Elementary School
The Mullen Elementary School community has a new furry friend making his rounds throughout the school. To support the shared reading of the book "The World, According to Humphrey" as part of the One School, One Book program, Mullen adopted their very own Humphrey, a golden hamster who visits different classes and creates excitement for reading. Watch Video>>
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 Tuesdays in March - Family Engagement Series
Attend one or more virtual sessions that provide families with resources to assist with their students’ success. Visit the Family Engagement Series webpage for more information and to register>>
Saturday, March 11 - Special Education Annual Transition Fair
Families are invited to attend this free in-person event at the Kelly Leadership Center to receive information and resources on employment and support services for transitioning youth and adult students with disabilities. Read more and register >>
Tuesday, March 21 - 5:30-7 p.m. - Summer Student Aide Job Fair
Students 16 years of age and older as of June 23, 2023 are invited to attend and apply for Student Aide positions. Student Aide positions are generally three-week long, part-time positions from July 10-28. Read more and apply >>
Thursday, March 30 - 7 p.m. Gifted Education Virtual Information Session
Families will learn about the process used to identify students for gifted services in PWCS and the service model for gifted students. Register here >>
Get back on track toward earning a high school diploma or GED
Looking for options on getting your student or a young person you know re-engaged and re-enrolled in PWCS? Several in-person events are scheduled that provide students with the ability to re-enroll in an educational program or school that meets their individual needs.
Thursday, March 16 - 3-6 p.m.at Freedom High School
Tuesday, March 21 - 3-6 p.m. at Unity Reed High School
More about re-enrollment and GED registration events >>
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News and Announcements
The School Board approves the boundary plan for the new "Rosemount Lewis" Elementary School opening this fall
Rising juniors and seniors: Apply to be a 2023-24 Student Representative to the Prince William County School Board
Nominate a teacher for the 2023 Northern Virginia Magazine Teacher of the Year award
PWCS, in partnership with the School Social Work Association of America, celebrates our school social workers during the week of March 5-11. The theme for National School Social Work Week 2023 is "We Rise." School Social Workers rise up–supporting their students, families, and school communities. They rise to share hope. They rise to listen and understand. They rise to challenge inequities. Read more about the services school social workers provide.
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