The Scoop! - November 2, 2023

Prince William County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/02/2023 05:00 PM EDT

November 2, 2023 - Vol. 6, No. 15

Physical therapy transforms a family's life: Kyle Roth's story

From wheelchair to walking up stairs, Kyle Roth’s success is amazing

After working with PWCS physical therapist Rachel Alachnowicz and her team, Forest Park High School student, Kyle Roth can now walk and climb stairs with little assistance. Thank you to all our PWCS physical therapists for all you do for students and families.

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Occoquan Elementary School students learn history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans

Native American Culture comes alive at Occoquan Elementary School

Students at Occoquan Elementary School are learning about Native Americans and their contributions, such as oral storytelling and their doll-making process. Students made dolls and retold their favorite parts of a story, sharing the lessons they learned. Watch Video >>

Families At Sinclair Elementary School Attend Camp Read A Lot To Learn About The Importance Of Reading In And Out Of School

Sinclair Elementary School families attend Camp Read a Lot to learn about reading in and out of school

Seventh grade students at Potomac Shores Middle School explore career, college options

Blasting rockets and space computers—T. Clay Wood Elementary School launches into space week

PWCS offers advanced academic, CTE specialty programs for all students

Applications now open! Specialty Program information sessions are held in November to explain each program and the application process. All sessions are held virtually and offered in English and Spanish.

High School Specialty Programs	Middle School Specialty Programs	Elementary School Specialty Programs
November 16, 2023, 11 a.m. (Register) (Interpretation Request Form)	November 13, 2023, 11 a.m. (Register) (Interpretation Request Form)	November 14, 2023, 11 a.m. (Register) (Interpretation Request Form)

School counselors provide additional support to seniors during National Scholarship Awareness Month in November

November is National Scholarship Awareness Month and our school counselors and college and career counselors stand ready to help students investigate, search, source, and apply for scholarship money to aid in their post-secondary education. Read More >>

As a reminder, there will be no school for all PWCS students on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7 for parent-teacher conferences and teacher workdays.
PWCS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.

View the 2023-24 school calendar.

Pumpkin the Rabbit creates learning opportunities for students at Brentsville District High School

Pumpkin the rabbit can often be found exploring the agriculture classroom at Brentsville District High School. “She loves being here in the classroom with the kids,” shared Amy Beard, teacher at Brentsville. “It gives us many different opportunities,” Beard said of the lessons in animal care, animal science, and responsibility that Pumpkin helps teach.

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