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May 18, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 38
Community partnerships expand STEM opportunities for PWCS students
Supporting Partnerships and Resources for Kids (SPARK), the education foundation for Prince William County Public Schools, is proud to be working with AWS InCommunities and the Children’s Science Center Lab to provide STEM field trips and other learning opportunities for PWCS students. Students from across the county visit the Children’s Science Center Lab to experience unique hands on activities.
 This ad supports SPARK, the Education Foundation for PWCS.
News
Virginia Tech awards Brentsville District High School's Drew Miller with alumni award
Andrew “Drew” Miller, director of the Brentsville District High School Turf and Grass Management Program, earned Virginia Tech’s Ut Prosim Award for Outstanding Recent Undergraduate Alumni. Read More >>
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PWCS Law Club students bring ‘Hope and a Smile’ To incarcerated individuals
Patriot High School Law Club students are collecting books to provide to incarcerated individuals as part of the Living Library Initiative. Read More >>
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Pennington Traditional School students design amusement parks to demonstrate knowledge
The “Loop Law Roller Coaster,” “Tower Supreme,” and “Federal Palace,” are just some of the attractions in the amusement park project designs by Pennington Traditional School students. Read More >>
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Speech language pathologists play a vital role to ensure all students succeed
During Better Speech and Hearing Month, we celebrate all of our employees who dedicate themselves to helping improve speech and hearing for students. Whether it’s a speech delay, the articulation of sounds, or other issues affecting student speech, speech language pathologists and speech language pathologist assistants work with students daily, providing them with resources and supports to ensure their success. Watch Video >>
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Belmont Elementary School students visit science center
 Environmental literacy came alive for students from Belmont Elementary School as they visited the George Mason University's Potomac Science Center, conveniently located across the street from the school. Students spent the morning at the science center along the Chesapeake Bay watershed learning about water quality, erosion, and how animals adapt to their environment. Watch Video>>
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Creating Healthy Routines to Strengthen Your Mental Health
Adults and children are constantly overwhelmed each day by all they need to accomplish. We often forget to take time out to care for ourselves. Build time for yourself each day to create healthy routines that become a pattern or habit that you just do without needing to think about them. Read More >>
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Student immunizations due by August 17, 2023, to begin new school year
Students must have required immunizations to attend school in PWCS. The deadline to meet the immunization requirements for the upcoming school year is August 17, 2023. If required immunization documentation is not provided by the deadline date, the student will not be permitted to start school on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Parents/guardians may view information about student immunization compliance in ParentVUE. For specific questions about immunization non-compliance or for assistance in setting up a ParentVUE account, please contact your school. Read More >>
Step Up and Show Out Showcase 2023
Saturday, June 3
2 p.m. at Forest Park High School
Sponsored by B and B Maintenance and Saunders Middle School, the Step Up and Show Out Showcase brings together seven school step teams to show off their moves and enthusiasm through the expression of step.
Featured Performers:
The Spartan Steppers from Saunders Middle School, The B.E.A.M. Steppers of Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary, Porter Step-N-Dance of Porter Traditional School, Intensity of Freedom High School, Hylton Soul Steppers of C.D. Hylton High School, BHS Purple Diamond Step Team of Battlefield High School, and Wolverine Thunder of North Stafford High School.
Doors open at 1 p.m. for general admission. $5 admission at the door. Free entry for all elementary students and younger. All proceeds will go back to the step teams participating to enrich their teams for the following school year.
Announcements
Register for the Family Engagement Webinar: Summer Literacy Opportunities for All Students, 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23
Last day of school is Thursday, June 15, view early release bell times and schedule.
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