Panther News!
One School, One Purpose: Together We Can!
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Bi-Weekly Update from Ms. Merica
Hello Parkside Families,
As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to to thank you for your continued support this school year as we partner to create a trusting community where each of our students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. It is truly a privilege to serve as the your student's principal and I am thankful for the opportunity each and every day.
Whether you are traveling, staying at home, or celebrating with loved ones, I hope this holiday season brings you joy and relaxation. May it be filled with laughter, love and memories.
I look forward to welcoming our students back into the building on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at mericaem@pwcs.edu. Have a fantastic winter break!
Respectfully,
Ms. Merica
"One School, One Purpose; Together We Can!"
HOUSE POINTS! - SIDNEY REMAINS IN THE LEAD
Counseling Corner!
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Upcoming Classroom Counseling Lesson:
High School Specialty Programs-
Students have an opportunity to apply to High School Specialty Programs available based on their interest. The application is available through the PWCS website or through the PKMS School Counseling Canvas page. Applications for Specialty Programs must be completed by February 1, 2024 (Except Colgan High School's Fine and Performing Arts program deadline to apply is December 14th.)
Please check out the High School Specialty Program Website for more information.
Students will see the Counselor According to Their Last Name:
A-Do : Laura Pelczar
Du-La: Clifton Gorham
Le-Ra: Maureen Andrada
Re-Z: James Jackson
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High School Specialty Program information
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High School Specialty Programs-
Students have an opportunity to apply to High School Specialty Programs available based on their interest. The application is available through the PWCS website or through the PKMS School Counseling Canvas page. Applications for Specialty Programs must be completed by February 1, 2024 (Except Colgan High School's Fine and Performing Arts program deadline to apply is December 14th.)
Please check out the High School Specialty Program Website for more information.
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PTO Information
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Teacher Appreciation: Next up is January's "It's a New Year ~ Refreshments!" A little welcome back refreshment for Teachers & Staff!
We need your help to make this event a success ~ Donate today!
PayPal - @Parkside Middle Parent-Teacher Organization
Venmo - @ParksideMiddleSchool-PTO
Zelle - ptoparksidemiddle@gmail.com.
Prefer to donate cash or check - please contact us at ptoparksidemiddle@gmail.com
Any donation amount is greatly appreciated & will help make these teacher events a success!
** Save the Date! Jan 19 is Family Game Night! More info will be posted after winter break! **
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Thank you again for supporting Parkside PTO! Have a wonderful Winter Break!
- Parkside PTO Board of Directors -
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Important Dates
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Thursday, December 21, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2023
SCHOOLS CLOSED & OFFICES CLOSED – WINTER BREAK
Monday, January 1, 2024
- Last day of Winter Break
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- School Re-opens
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
- Boys Basketball vs. Hampton @ Home – 5:15 pm.
Monday, January 8, 2024
- Boys Basketball vs. Manassas Park @ Manassas Park – 5:15 pm.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Improv Club – 3:15 pm – Cafeteria
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- Boys Basketball vs. Benton @ Benton MS – 5:15 pm
- SAC/PTO Meeting – via Zoom – 5:30 PM - https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/85826161330?pwd=VEswakoxR1pBSEtrYVZIOHlldUtKdz09
Thursday, January 11, 2024
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
Monday, January 15, 2024
- SCHOOL IS CLOSED – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
- Beginning Band Rehearsal – 3:15 PM – Room 401
- Improv Club – 3:15 pm – Cafeteria
- Boys Basketball vs. Beville MS @ Home – 5:15 PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Reading VGA Testing
Thursday, January 18, 2024
- Math VGA Testing
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
Friday, January 19, 2024
- VGA Make-up Testing
Monday, January 22, 2024
- 6th Grade Orchestra Concert – 7:00 PM – Osbourn Park High School
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- Girls Basketball Try-Outs – 3:15 PM – Gym.
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
- 7th Grade Basso Chorus/6th Grade Winter Concert – 7:00 PM – Osbourn Park High School.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Girls Basketball Try-Outs – 3:15 PM – Main Gym
- Wrestling Try-Out – 3:15 PM – Aux. Gym
- Beginning Band Concert – 7:00 PM – Osbourn Park High School.
Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Girls Basketball Try-Outs – 3:15 PM – Main Gym
- Wrestling Try-Outs – 3:15 PM – Aux. Gym.
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
Monday, January 29, 2024
- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Teacher Workday
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- Orchestra All-County Event – All Day – Potomac Shores M.S.
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Orchestra All-County Event – All Day – Potomac Shores M.S.
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Improv Club – 3:15 PM – Cafeteria
Friday, February 2, 2024
- Band All District Event – All Day – Gainesville H.S.
Saturday, February 3, 2024
- Band All District Event – All Day – Gainesville H.S.
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Late Bus Notification Website - NOW AVAILABLE!
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Transportation’s Late Bus Notification web page is now available for parents and schools. The page will list buses that will be late 15 minutes or more to start their run.
https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/transportation/bus_delays
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PWCS Code Orange Schedule
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Attention Families,
Below is the Code Orange Schedule that PWCS is running by for the middle level.
With the weather growing colder and with the great potential for snow entering our forecast, it's good to have this schedule on hand for those days when the school division determines that we are going to go Code Orange.
If you prefer to print your own schedule then please click on the link below.
PWCS Middle Level - Code Orange Schedule
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Parkside Cambridge International Middle School
One School, One Purpose: Together We Can!
Email: MericaEM@pwcs.edu
Website: Parksidems.pwcs.edu
Location: , 8602 Mathis Ave, Old Town Manassas, VA, USA
Phone: 703-361-3106