The Scoop! - October 24

Prince William County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/24/2024 05:18 PM EDT

October 24, 2024

PWCS School Security Officer with student

During Safe Schools Week, we are highlighting a few of the efforts across PWCS that help ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff. Our efforts include a variety of initiatives, from the proactive activities of our SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) clubs to comprehensive school bus safety programs.

🧪 PWCS science teachers share experiments you can do at home during National Chemistry Week

🌳 Freedom High School is taking learning to the great outdoors

13 PWCS schools honored with Distinguished Purple Star for outstanding support of military families

Virginia Board of Education recognizes seven PWCS schools for highest academic achievement, continuous improvement

Empowering Kindness: Bennett Elementary's Anti-Bullying Club helps create a positive school environment through empathy and support

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PWCS Nutrition Presents: Join Us at the Table PWCS Annual Food Show -Come taste new recipes and help shape the future of our menus

🗓️ Date: November 14
🕕 Time: 6-8 p.m.
📍 Location: Patriot High School

Highlights:

New recipes for PWCS school breakfast and lunch menus
Recipes contributed by PWCS students and staff through the PWCS Nutrition Recipe Contest

Details:

FREE and open to all PWCS students, parents, staff, and community members
Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome
Call 703-791-7314 or RSVP online to join us!

📝 Parents/guardians: Students in some grades and courses are given PWCS unit assessments throughout the school year. These assessments and your student’s results can be viewed or sent home upon request.

Employability Skills Video Series for Students

Beginning October 28, 2024, students will have access to a series of videos focusing on workforce topics that can help students prepare for future Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities and their careers. Read More >>

🗓️ Calendar Reminders

Thursday, October 31 - Last day of the first marking period.

Friday, November 1 - Holiday in observance of Diwali. All schools and offices will be closed.

Monday, November 4 - Parent Conferences / Division Professional Development Day. No school for students.

Tuesday, November 5 - Teacher workday. No school for students.

▶️ Senior Season: Hear from some of our students about their reasons for applying to college

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services, and activities, nor tolerate bullying or harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin (including shared ancestry and ethnic characteristics), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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