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Things to know this week in PWCS
The Cedar Point Elementary School drama department hosted its production of the musical, Disney Newsies Jr. 🎭
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Congratulations to our science fair winners! 👏
Young scientists and engineers took their talents to the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair! Among the standout projects were the following five grand prize winners, each addressing pressing issues with creativity and scientific rigor:
- Animal Sciences: Aysha Jafar and Adriana Ponciano, Osbourn Park High School.
- Engineering: Hannah Jansen, The Governor's School @ Innovation Park and Patriot High School.
- Medicine and Health: Lana Wahden, Unity Reed High School.
- Physics: Devika Thampi, Patriot High School.
- Plant Sciences: Aerin Kim, The Governor’s School @ Innovation Park and Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School; and Kayla Minter and Willow Weeks, The Governor's School @ Innovation Park and Osbourn Park High School.
A full list of winners is posted on the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science and Engineering Fair webpage.
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📈 K-3 students thriving with enhanced literacy curriculum
PWCS has seen remarkable improvements in literacy skills among K-3 students thanks in part to the use of high-quality instructional materials, including programs for phonics instruction in K-2 and resources for reading and writing instruction, as well as foundational skill instruction, for students in third grade.
Collaboration among teachers and administrators, along with brain breaks and parental involvement, has enhanced student engagement and shaped a bright future for students. Learn more with the video below: 🎥 ⬇️
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🤝 You're hired! Job fair matched high school students with summer employment and career prospects
With 49 work-based learning partners and 800 attendees, PWCS' recent Employment and Summer Job Fair provided an opportunity for high school students looking for summer jobs or high school seniors thinking about their futures to connect with potential employers.
Businesses from various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, and retail, participated and offered insights into career pathways and summer employment opportunities. Attendees also benefited from informal student workshops, learning tips and tricks from industry professionals to support their employment application process.
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🎨 Art you ready? Dive into the upcoming All-County Arts Festivals
Annual PWCS All-County Arts Festivals celebrate our vibrant and creative visual arts programs. The festivals highlight the artistic achievements of our exceptional artists with a diverse array of exhibits, including paintings, sculptures, digital art, mixed media, and more.
April 5 - All-County Middle School Arts Festival
April 26 - All-County High School Arts Festival
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Good luck on the SAT, juniors! 🤞
As part of the PWCS Vision 2025 Launching Thriving Futures Strategic Plan, Prince William County Public Schools will host SAT School Day for all juniors on April 2. This allows students to take the SAT at school during the regular day at no cost.
The SAT is accepted at all U.S. colleges and measures high school learning and college readiness. Offering SAT School Day provides a familiar testing environment, eliminates the need for travel to test centers, and avoids weekend conflicts.
This is a great opportunity for all students, whether they plan to attend college or pursue a career after graduation. Learn more about test preparation opportunities!
🚨 America's Next Great Intern voting! 🚨
Woodbridge High School sophomore Kainat Ahmadzai is a finalist for the America's Next Great Intern competition with the winner receiving an opportunity to shadow an executive at the National Basketball Association. Please vote here for Kainat - voting ends on April 4.
🗓️ Upcoming date to know
Monday, March 31: No School – Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Schools and Offices Closed)
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