Cougar Weekly Update
March 6, 2020
Principal's Message
We have all had a wonderful time this week celebrating reading and the life of Dr. Seuss. It has been fun to watch students engage in book related activities in gym, see the many who participated in the spirit days, and generally enjoy this special week of reading!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Gwynn
COVID-19 Update
Dear Cougar Community,
The recent news regarding COVID-19, or what's being called the coronavirus, has understandably caused worry. As we are constantly receiving updates on this virus through multiple channels, some of this worry may surface in our children. If you need a resource to talk to your children about COVID-19, you might find this link useful.
We want to reassure everyone that MPCS is a healthy and safe environment. MPCS Health Services staff will continue to monitor illness in our schools as a standard practice. Please refamiliarize yourselves with the division’s Sick Day Guidelines, and continue to practice good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene including:
- Frequently washing hands with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available.
- Covering nose and mouth with a sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth to prevent the spread of germs.
- Staying home when you are sick.
The District already has many protocols in place due to cold and flu season, which we will continue to implement and can increase, should that be warranted. In addition, the division has an Emergency Operation Plan and will reinstitute practices that we have used during previous situations, such as the H1N1 (Swine Flu) pandemic in 2009, if needed.
We continue to appreciate your support and cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our students and staff.
It’s Time for 19-20 Yearbook Sales!!!
Check for PTO Fundraiser Order Forms in Friday Folders!
Upcoming Events
PTO School Store Open Wednesday Mornings!
March
10 6:30 Cougar PTO
11 PTO Spirit Night Preston's Pub
12 Special Education Advisory Committee 5:30
23 - 27 Book Fair
April
1-3 Project Up
6-13 Spring Break, no school
15 PTO Spirit Night, Preston's Pub
16 Family Market at MPHS
24 PTO Spirit Night, Betty and Marie's
30 Fine Arts Night
Division Calendar 2019-2020
Please download and refer to the Division Calendar for important dates and times of school holidays and early closings.
My School Bucks
Manassas Park City Schools now offers MySchoolBucks. This convenient online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You can now pay for items such as meal payments, fieldtrips, and more using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Register for your FREE account today at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home.
Stay Connected
You can stay connected by:
- Checking your child's Friday Folder each week
- Reading the CES weekly online newsletters emailed out each Friday afternoon
- Following CES on Twitter @CESMiniCougars https://twitter.com/CESMiniCougars
- Following MPCS on Twitter @MPCSchools https://twitter.com/MPCSVA
- Liking and following the Manassas Park City Schools Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MPSchools/
- Checking the MPCS website frequently at www.mpark.net
- Following the Manassas Park PTO Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ManassasParkCougarPTO/
Other information:
Principal Ann Gwynn
Email: ann.gwynn@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 9330 Brandon Street, Manassas Park, VA, United States
Phone: (703) 392-1317
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MPSchools
Twitter: @CESMiniCougars