MWES Weekly News
May 9- May 13
A Message from Ms. Colon
Dear Mary Williams' Families:
Thank you so much for all your kind gestures and appreciation shown to our teachers. We are so thankful to be part of your children's education. Knowing you value and support our work means a lot.
This past week we had many events, field trips, and an amazing Pep Rally. Our students are well prepared for the upcoming SOL's and PALS testing. We are confident they will demonstrate their knowledge and pass with flying colors.
This week we will be hosting an SCA painting fundraiser. This will be a great opportunity to connect with some of our families while having fun with your student.
Thank you again for your kindness and support during teacher appreciation week. I am proud to be part of a community who is willing to do whatever it takes to partner with our staff in making our school an amazing place to learn at.
Proud to be your leader,
Ms. Colon
BIrthday Policies Reminder
As part of the Virginia Healthy Initiatives, sweet treats for birthdays are discouraged. Children love to get pencils, erasers, and stickers, which are a much healthier option over cupcakes. If you do choose to bring your child’s class a birthday treat, we ask that it be peanut and tree nut free, sealed, and store bought with an ingredient label. All items must be checked in at the office and be served during lunch. Please contact your child’s teacher or the school nurse if you have any questions.
What can you do to support your child with positive behavior?
Review the Code of Behavior with your child.
Ask your child about his/her day at school every day.
Keep in touch with your child's teacher
Encourage your child to use appropriate language and tone.
Practice positive phrases with our child, such as, “Thank
you,” “Excuse me,” “Please,” and “I’m sorry.”
Be a visible part of your child’s school day. Attend PTA and school events.
Lost and Found
Once again, our bins of lost and found items have piled up. If your child has something missing, please have them look in our lost racks. Parents are welcome to look too!
We will be donating ALL of the items to a local charity at the end of the day on Friday, May 13th.
Upcoming Events
Great things coming your way
PALS Assessment starts for students in grades K-3 all month
May 9- SOL's start
May 10- Painting Event @ 5-6:30 p.m.
May 25- Countdown to Kindergarten (for incoming students) 6-7 p.m.
STAY CONNECTED
Email: colonlx@pwcs.edu
Website: http://williamses.schools.pwcs.edu/
Location: 3100 Panther Pride Drive, Woodbridge, VA, United States
Phone: (703)445-8376
Facebook: facebook.com/marywilliamses
Twitter: @MaryWilliamsES
Get Involved! Become Part of Our PTO
We are planning for next year. If you are interested in becoming part of out PTO we want to talk to you about it. Contact the school for more details.
Message from Nurse Garrison
Head lice are very common in the school environment as children are in close contact with each other, which makes it easy for the lice to spread from one head to another.
We would like to provide some information on head lice and management.
What are the signs of an infestation?
* You may see black specs on the pillow, which is the waste product of the lice.
* Your child may start scratching its head, particularly behind the ears and around the nape of the neck. Irritation is usually a sign of a prolonged infestation. However, not everyone with head lice scratches.
* You may be able to see nits (empty egg cases) but this is not necessarily a sign of current infestation.
How to check hair?
1. The best way to check is by weekly detection combing on wet (towel dry) hair:
2. Divide the hair into sections. Work on one section at a time and use a fine toothed nit comb.
3. Place the comb at an angle as close to the scalp as possible and draw the comb slowly through the hair right to the ends. Wipe the comb on a tissue after each combing and inspect for lice.
4. Repeat until the whole head has been combed or until a live louse is found.
What to do if your child has head lice?
1. Don’t panic. Try to reassure your child, head lice are nothing to be ashamed about and are very common.
2. Check the hair of all family members and treat everyone who is infested at the same time.
3. Machine wash bed linens, blankets, clothes, towels, coats, hats, etc.
4. Vacuum all carpet, car sets, mattresses, floors…throw away vacuum bag.
5. Bag all stuffed animals or items that cannot be washed for 2 weeks.
6. Inform everyone who has been in close contact with your child during the last two weeks including the school.
Head lice?
Easy to cope with if we work together!
SOL Schedule
May 12- 4th grade reading
May 16- 3rd grade reading
May 17- 3rd grade reading
May 18-5th grade math
May 19- 4th grade social studies
May 23- 5th grade science
May 24- 3rd grade math
May 25- 3rd grade math
May 26-4th grade math
May 27-4th grade math
May 31-5th grade math
June 1- 5th grade math
Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for re-takes
June- Expedite Re-takes begin
*Students with accommodations may be scheduled to test at another time. Please contact your child's teacher for details*
*Please refrain from scheduling appointments on these days. Remember that every minute counts*