MWES Week #34 Update: 05/2- 05/6

Monday, May 2, 2022 - Eid Al-Fitr Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - Encore Day 5

• Art to Remember permission slips due
  
• Strings Concert - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - Encore Day 1

• SOL Pep Rally

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - Encore Day 2

• 4th grade Reading SOL test

Friday, May 6, 2022 - Encore Day 3

• 5th grade Reading SOL test
  

This year’s adopted school calendar incorporated additional holidays to reflect the diversity of our PWCS community. Eid al-Fitr is one of four additional holidays. PWCS planned to observe this holiday on Tuesday, May 3. However, to better support this holiday’s observance, the School Board voted to move the holiday to Monday, May 2. View the updated 2021-22 School Year Calendar.

We appreciate you!

May 9 - Reading SOL test for virtual students in grades 3, 4, and 5

May 10 - 3rd grade Reading SOL test

May 10 - Virtual Learning applications are due for the 2022-23 school year

May 12 - 4th grade Virginia Studies SOL test

May 13 - 5th grade Science SOL test

May 16 - VA Studies SOL test for virtual students in grade 4

May 16 - Science SOL test for virtual students in grade 5

May 17 - 3rd grade Math SOL test

May 17 - PTO Meeting on Zoom - 6:00 p.m.

May 19 - 4th grade Math SOL test

May 20 - 5th grade Math SOL test

May 23 - Math SOL test for virtual students in grades 3, 4, and 5

May 22 - PTO Braehead Farm Visit - 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

May30 - Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL

Prince William County Schools' parents and students appreciate our teachers! Let everyone in PWCS know.

Send us your "shout outs" to teachers for a job well-done in picture or video form.

Option 1 - Record a video of your student or students thanking a teacher. Remember to turn cameras to horizontal format for recording and include the teacher's name and the school. Keep videos to no more than 10 seconds in length.

Option 2 - Take a picture of your student holding up a sign thanking a specific teacher.

Click on the link below to submit your videos and pictures.

Submit Videos/Pictures for Teacher Appreciation Week

See you there!

Panther Cub Families, you can view the 2022 MWES Art Show here. Click on the button below to view the Show. Thank you, Mrs. Jazvic, for putting together this wonderful display of art work!

Dear Panther Cub Families, please register for the event by clicking on the button below. The PTO will pay for entry of the Panther Cub student and up to two guardians. You do not need to include children 2 and under as they can enter for free. You must register by May 16, 2022.

The Play Grounds in the barn lot come with lots of things to do that are included with your entry:

• Play barns with hay and "steer heads" to rope
• Swings and slides
• Sand piles with trucks and toys
• A tree deck with slide
• Corn pit
• Trikes and push tractors for the little ones
• Farm Animals: chickens, cows, pigs, goats, alpacas, sheep, horses, rabbits...and honeybees to watch in their visual hive.
• Picnic Tables: Bring your own picnic or enjoy the Braehead Farm Kitchen offerings from 11am-4pm.

* During your visit you can also do some strawberry picking (at your own expense). Strawberries are sold by the pound.

* Please be sure to check in with the registered name upon arrival.

Eventbrite Registration: https://tinyurl.com/mvy8nk5b

Password: MWESPTOSPRING

PWCS believes that students learn best in person; this is critical for both academic and social development. The global COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that for a limited number of students a full-time virtual school can be a positive option and further enable parent choice. PWCS will continue to support parent interest in this option for the 2022-23 school year on a very limited basis for K-8 students. All students who wish to participate in the full-time PWCS Virtual Academy for the 2022-23 school year will be required to complete an online application by May 10 to be considered for the lottery for spaces in the program.

Enrollment in the full-time virtual program requires a year-long commitment for the entire 2022-23 school year. Students enrolled in virtual learning during the 2021-22 school year must also apply to be considered for the 2022-23 school year. This online application is for those students and their families who wish to participate in a full-time virtual learning program in grades K-8 only, and it must be completed by May 10.

The program will serve three student groups:

1. Students with a health condition that is associated with a weakened immune system.
2. Siblings of current PWCS students with a health condition that is associated with a weakened immune system and who are applying to PWCS Virtual Academy.
3. Any K-8 student who meets the admissions criteria (including grade and attendance requirements) and is selected by lottery.

Visit the PWCS website for more information and to complete the application by May 10.

Priority placement will be given to those students who have specific health conditions which compromise their immune systems and their siblings. All remaining seats will be filled by lottery from those who complete this online application and meet the qualifications.

April 30, 2022

Dear Panther Cub Families,

The safety and security of our students and staff is our number one priority. In her letter to the community on Friday, April 29, the PWCS Superintendent, Dr. McDade, shared information concerning the recent drug-related deaths of students in Prince William County. The Prince William County Police has issued an alert that the deaths appear to be connected to counterfeit forms of the drug Percocet laced with fentanyl.

The opioid crisis impacts individuals of varying age, gender, race, and income. It is important that families have awareness of the dangers of these drugs and speak with your children about it.

As part of this education effort, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, PWCS will be hosting a special Family Engagement Series session called “Substance Abuse-Let’s Talk About It.” This virtual event will provide parents and other caring adults with the tools needed to start conversations with their children. You may register for this virtual session and review other helpful resources, including signs of drug and alcohol abuse, at our Substance Abuse Prevention webpage. The session will be recorded and shared on this webpage by Monday, May 9.

If you have concerns about your child, or your family, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Contact 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for assistance. SAMHSA also has a treatment locator available on their website. In addition, you may also reach out to our school for support, and we will help you find needed resources.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep our students safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Danna B. Johnson

Principal

#MWESExcellentTogether

#5Dens1Pride

Details coming soon! Watch this space for more information!

Each year, students at various grade levels are expected to participate in SOL testing or alternative assessments. The SOL testing window is May 4 to May 26. Expedited retakes will take place from June 1 to June 8.

For more information about the grade levels at which students participate and the windows in which testing will occur this spring, please visit the PWCS Testing webpage.

Please do not schedule medical appointments or family vacations during the SOL testing window. Thank you for your cooperation!

Dear Parents of students in grades 3-5,

Please fill out the Expedited Retake form and turn it in to your child's teacher by Friday, April 29. Thank you for your cooperation!

Parents of virtual students, please turn in the form to Mrs. Garcia at garciakv@pwcs.edu. Thank you!

Dear Panther Cub Families,

Mary Williams PTO now has an online spirit wear store! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! To celebrate the grand opening, use code SPIRIT51-FS to receive 25% off and get free shipping on orders over $50. Click on the buttons below to shop.

Kindergarten online registration for the 2022-23 school year is now open! Once you complete the online registration, we will follow up with an in-person registration appointment. For more information, click on the link below:

https://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=775554

MWES Panther Cubs will be attending summer school at Dumfries Elementary School this summer. We will not have a site-based summer school program at MWES this year. Summer School runs from July 11 to July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day. Free breakfast and lunch will be served for all students. Please click on the flyers or the link below for more information about how to register your child for the program.

Registration is from March 1 - June 15.

https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/student_management___alternative_programs/summer_school/elementary_school_summer_school_information

Thank you for working with us to keep all children safe at school!

Many other students earned a B.U.G. Award for Bringing Up a Grade or an Excellence Award. We are so #PANTHERCUBPROUD of those students also! (Too many to list!)

KINDERGARTEN:

Honor Roll: Ahmed Chokhmane, Raul Alvarado, Addison Barnes, Peter Bryce, Rayhan Lodeen, Jazlyn Martin, Terry Muliokela, Cauryn Williams, Bismun Rataul, Asma Rafique

Albert Ni, Victoria Parochetti, Yusra Khan, Haya Raza, Zayaan Sami, Gabriel Tomelden

1ST GRADE:

Principal's Honor Roll: Julian Van Hook

Honor Roll: Javy Aldana Lopez, ZaRon Dorsey, Sanah Hashemi, Cristiano Salinas, Kiara Alvarez Medrano, Layla Carruthers, Jaxson Gosa, Jamirah Iftoni, Parker McPherson, Kamran Richardson, Mia Simmons, Brenda Tiemeni, Keilani Velez, Celestine Annor, Eliza Eshun, Sophia Ngwani, Maverick Rel, Melanie Garcia, Julian Owusu, Iznah Sami Gianella Marky, Aqil Ahmed, Matthias Gates, Aliya Tucker, Jacob Carreon, Yasin Ajil

Cassadee Mccarty

2ND GRADE:

Honor Roll: Nalissa Osei-Tawiah, Sebastian Lawrence, Savannah Cruz, Marwa Khan, Jasmine Bledsoe, Maame Fabea, Sosena Tesfamariam, Lucas Romero, Arianna Harvey, Godson Basoah, Roman Addo-Gyasi, Zahra Omamegbe, Ryan Sheth, Adam Simmons, Amiyah Hyman, Bibi Jalal, Mohamed Kourouma, Jeremy Osei-Akoto, Raheil Rahman, Ellie Starring, Imani Tungaraza, Nicholas Via Sanchez, Marcelo Woodberry, Brandon Reyes, Deema Alshamari, Juliana Chinyere-Okiyi, Zachary Diggs, Geoffrey Donahue, Linda Marshall, Alexander Owusu, Wahid Mashal, Isabella Ndeogo, Leilah Nkansah, Daniel Rodriguez, Sadia Sadat

3RD GRADE:

Principal's Honor Roll:

Quentin Price, Jared Owusu, Zainab Hashemi, Adam Parochetti

Honor Roll: Mehroma Attayee, Christopher Caruthers-Laguna, Zachariah Gates, Ashton Gordon, Amilah Gray-Kongo, Abigail Heyrana, Shahmeer Khan, Kendrick McCoy, Greyson Medina, Valentina Martinez, Kyrie Shoemaker, Brooklyn Johnson, Olivia Makowski, Syed Ali, Najayla Hunt, Zhixin Yang, Somaya Litmon, Neftali Rameriz, Neftali Rameriz, Cevaneke Stephens, Caden Freeman, Quincy McFarlane, Gideon Seiko, Mia Gonzalez, Valentina Martinez, Rosalee Anderson, Ethan Asare, Autumn Charge, Jhalil Cooley, Kiannah Dillingham, Erik Whitesides, Paige Epps, Blessing Opoku, Adrian Price, Madison Skinner, Aliyahna Varner, Maya Zaher

4TH GRADE:

Principal's Honor Roll: Asa Redmer, Odysseus Harrington, Hamzah Saleem, Yasmin Chokhmane, Maaz Abbasi, Gwendolyn Donahue, Angela Muliokela, Yash Patel, Mohamed Sheriff, Brendan Zamora

Honor Roll: Jordan Betz, Preston Brown, Peyton Brown, Anania Daniel, Margaret Hawley, Keleah James, Natavia James, Tutu Manu, Christopher Martin, Carter McCoy, Adrianna Moore, Tristen Simmons, Benjamin Annor, Idil Dheel, Wudasa Surafel, Nathan Tesfamariam, Kortney Antley, Daniel James Carreon, Azaria Daniel, Allissa Dobyns, Samariah Ellison, Kaleb Hasoon, Tahj Mills, Madilyn Mitchell, Tatyana Thompson, David Emmanuel Tomelden, Sophia Vergara, Bianca Alvarez Medrano, Cole Gordon, Hainsley Guerrero, Sayed Hashemi, Laabibah Hossain, Naomi Jaimez-Caballero, Adrian Martinez, Nick Pawlak, Zaid Pushtoonyar, Samil Iftoni, Jaiden Owusu, Holden Evans

5TH GRADE:

Principal's Honor Roll:

Shelby McPhatter, Eric Le, Arish Faisal, Neil Ahmad, Jordyn Epps, Gael Llano, Kaleb Pashneh Tala, Aleah Cody, Zaire Dorsey, Enya Undan, Kennedi Pantoja, Kamdan Woods, Edrei Salvatierra, Olutade Akins

Honor Roll: Devin Allen, Jalynn Barnwell, Vanee Freeman, Alexis Patrick, Marisa Robinson, Kylar Taylor, Gabriella Teele, Noor Zainab, Lily Gomez, Michaela Myaouenuh, Jazlyn Polanco-Houston, Justin Rodriguez, Sedra Sadat, Amelie Verduga, Maty Sandoval, Abigail Zamora, Anthony Valenzuela, Ariana Cruz, Zaynab Asif, Eric Lovo, Jeramiah Sullivan, Marley Morgan, Catrena Williams, Janelle Chinyere-Okiyi, Josue Guevara Sanchez

AWARDS CRITERIA

Principal's Honor Roll*

3rd - 5th Grade: All A's

KG - 2nd Grade: All S+ in the academic areas

Honor Roll*

3rd - 5th Grade: A's and B's

KG - 2nd Grade: S+ and S's in the academic areas

*Students who earn Honor Roll or Principal's Honor Roll have also received

S or S+ in Work Habits and Conduct. *

Jazlyn's artwork will represent MWES in the PWCPS Art display at the PWCS Kelly Leadership Center.

WE ARE SO "PANTHER CUB PROUD" OF YOU!

You can earn points for your Den by following the rules and making a difference in our Panther Cub Community. You can also earn points for your Den by wearing your Den Color every Friday.

KINDERGARTEN - CAURYN, HAVYN, ALIYYA, PETER, MARIAM, WALTER, NAIM, MICHAEL

1ST GRADE - BRENDA, KAIDEN, SKYLAR, DAVID, JOSHUA, JACOB, HEYZEL, LANDON

2ND GRADE - LUCILA, ADAN, BRAEDYN, SINCERE, AMIYAH, SEBASTIAN, EDWARD, CARLOS, BENJAMIN, MASON, ZULEIKHA, MOHAMED

3RD GRADE - ALIYAHNA, SOMAYA, MIA, KENSI, EDWIN, AARON, KATELYN, ZHIXIN,

4TH GRADE -IDIL, BIANCA, SAMANTHA, SOPHIA

5TH GRADE - VANEE, GABRIELLA, JALYNN, LANGSTON, BIANCA, CARINA, SARAH, JOSUE, ALEXIS