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June 1, 2023 - Vol. 5, No. 40

Washington-Reid Preschool Center hosts night of science and sensory activities for youngest PWCS students and their families 

Magnets, water, play dough — common household items became learning tools at Washington-Reid Preschool Center's first community Science and Sensory Night. Students and parents engaged in science-based activities and left with ideas for science enrichment learning at home.

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News

Unity Reed High School art club accepts a professional commission and decides to spread the LOVE  Courtesy of art club students from Unity Reed High School, a new LOVE sign has been constructed in Prince William County. Read More >>

Prince William County SEPTA recognizes PWCS educators, staff, students, and programs The Prince William County Special Education Parent Teacher Association recognized outstanding teachers, administrators, professionals, school staff, students, and community members for their support of students with disabilities in our community. Read More >>

Students at Forest Park High School collaborate to learn valuable business skills  Students in transitional work readiness and self-contained severe disabilities classes have launched the Berry-ABLE smoothie shop at Forest Park High School. Read More >>

Prince William County Public Schools earns Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting   The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting to Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) for the fiscal year 2022. Read More >>

Sexually Explicit Materials – Identification and Notification to Families New Virginia law requires PWCS to notify parents and guardians of instructional materials with sexually explicit content as defined in the Code of Virginia. Read More >>

Attendance in PWCS Improving school attendance requires schools and families working together. We are gathering information from parents and guardians about their awareness on school attendance. Please take a few moments to help us by completing a short survey. Take Survey >>

Announcements

Virginia parents can apply for tutoring microgrants

The Virginia Department of Education is now accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program. The program provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in English, mathematics, science and history, as well as foreign languages needed to meet diploma requirements. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level could qualify for $3,000 grants.

The grant program is open to parents of any public, private, parochial or homeschooled K-12 student who lives in Virginia. To learn more and apply for a microgrant, visit the Virginia Department of Education's K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page.

Enroll your student in high quality, enriching school age child care for the 2023-24 school year. Visit the Alphabest website for details and registration information.

Volunteers are Needed for iCanSwim program at the PWCS Aquatic Center

From June 19 to June 23, 2023, Evan's Voice Community Center will be sponsoring the iCan Swim program at the PWCS Aquatics Center located on the campus of Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School. This program is designed to help individuals with disabilities, especially children, achieve their aquatic goals and learn valuable water safety skills during the weeklong program. Volunteers, age 15 and older, are needed to assist the participants during their lessons. Training for volunteers provided on June 18. Sign Up to be a Volunteer >>

Learn to speak English, earn a high school diploma, advance your opportunities through PWCS Adult Education summer classes and activities

Adult Education classes will be offered from July 10 - August 23. These classes are for adults 18 years and older who live in Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park. Summer session classes will be held virtually with the exception of one in-person GED class and a Guest Service GOLD course. The last day to register is June 26.

The Global Welcome Center helps get families started in Prince William County Public Schools 

Families new to the country and Prince William County can stop by the PWCS Global Welcome Center to get their child registered for school. The center also provides students with English proficiency testing to ensure they are placed with appropriate services in their schools. With two convenient locations in Manassas and Woodbridge, welcome center staff are ready to assist you and your students on the pathway to success. 

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