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Ms. Brickey, Ms. Osborne, Ms. Roach, Ms. Bumbera
MPMS Counseling Department Information
What’s happening in the Middle School:
Week of March 20, 2023 —> Awareness of Self and Others, Learning Skills
6th Grade: Ask Quality Questions
7th Grade: Attention to Learning
8th Grade: My Study Skills
Week of March 27, 2023 —> Social Awareness, Support Systems
6th Grade: Who Supports You?
7th Grade: Support Systems
8th Grade: My TRIBE
Bands Receive Excellent and Superior Ratings at District Band Assessment Event!
On March 2nd and 3rd, the MPMS Band Program participated in the Virginia Band and Orchestra Director’s Association District Band Assessment.
The 6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, and 8th Grade Band each presented a stage performance followed by a sightreading performance. The performances were judged and rated by current and former band directors from the Northern Virginia area. All three bands received an overall rating of Excellent for their performances. In addition, the 6th Grade Band and 7th Grade Band each received Superior ratings for their sightreading performances.
Congratulations to all of our band students and Directors Carden and Courtney for their hard work and dedication!
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PAWS for PRIDE
MPMS is excited to announce PAWS are back and rocking a new name: PAWS for PRIDE!
Students across MPMS are doing amazing things and we want to recognize them when they go above and beyond to be an amazing Cougar representing Cougar PRIDE: Positive, Responsible, Inspirational, Determined, and Engaged.
What is PAWS for PRIDE?
PAWS for PRIDE is a way for individual students to be recognized for going above and beyond to represent their individual Cougar PRIDE while earning PAWS for their grade level. When a student earns a PAWS for PRIDE recognition from their teacher, at lunch time, they can stop by the office to turn it in. The PAWS for PRIDE earner will receive a small reward instantly, and their name will then be placed in our weekly drawing for a goodie bag. At the end of every quarter, the grade level with the most PAWS for PRIDE will receive a reward.
How can our students earn PAWS for PRIDE?
Students can earn PAWS for PRIDE by going above and beyond what is expected of them. PAWS for PRIDE are earned by students who are recognized for truly show their Cougar PRIDE - they are Positive, Responsible, Inspirational, Determined, and Engaged!
Our PAWS for PRIDE Program is a ROARING Success!
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MPCS: What's Canvas and How can I become a Canvas Observer?
As our students are engaged in learning we encourage our parents and guardians to become a Canvas Observer. Being a Canvas Observer provides parents the ability to connect, review, and observe student assignments, course announcements, and learning objectives.
As students showcase Cougar PRIDE and Engage in their learning, you as a Canvas Observer can Inspire your student to be successful.
Click Here to Access the Canvas Parent Account Instructions
Please reach out to the MPMS office if you need assistance with this process.
Get Connected with ClassLink!
Manassas Park City Schools is now using ClassLink to make it easier then ever for students to access digital resources at home on their Chromebooks as well as personal at-home devices. The ClassLink LaunchPad allows your child to use just one username and password to access all of our educational applications on personal devices at home as well as on their school-issued Chromebook.
Directions for quick & easy access:
- Use a Chromebook or log into the Google Chrome browser on a personal device using the student’s @mpcs4learning.com user name and password. (This is the same login information they use at school.)
- Once logged into Chrome; go to https://launchpad.classlink.com/mpark and log in with the same username (without the @mpcs4learning.com) and password. You may want to bookmark this URL for the future. Here are some quick help guidelines for even easier ways to get logged in. Parents’ Guide – Easy ClassLink Access
That’s it! Now students can click on the apps they would like to use from their ClassLink Launchpad. You can find out more about the EdTech applications that are used at MPCS by visiting https://mpark.app.learnplatform.com/new/public
Need assistance with connecting to ClassLink? Please email patty.gilham@mpark.net
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? ¿ESTÁS BUSCANDO UN CAMBIO DE CARRERA?
Whether you are changing careers or just getting back into the job market, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Manassas Park City Schools Department of Transportation will be offering free classes to help you obtain your CDL INSTRUCTION PERMIT.
The classes are free but you must pre-qualify.
In order to be accepted into our School Bus Driver Training Program, you must have your CDL Instruction Permit in four areas: General Knowledge, Air Brakes, School Buses, and Transporting Passengers. These eight sessions will help prepare you for the questions you will need to know in order to obtain your CDL Learner’s Permit.
Classes will be held in the Transportation Office behind Manassas Park Middle School on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm give us a call to see when the new class will begin 703-361-5044.
General Requirements
· You must be at least 21 with at least 5 years driving experience
· You must have a Virginia Driver’s License and a safe driving record
· You must have a clean criminal record; no felonies
· You must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test
· You must be able to read, write and comprehend English
· You must be able to commit to classes for the entire month
Obtaining your Virginia CDL Learner’s Permit is the first step to becoming a School Bus Driver. If you would like to sign up, or if you have questions about the program, please contact us for the times and dates of the training and informational meetings. The training is in the Transportation Department Office, located behind the Middle School, 8202 Euclid Avenue, Manassas Park, VA 20111. There are many perks that goes with the job like your children may ride on the bus after training is completed. Driving a school bus can be a rewarding career. We hope you will consider joining our team. For questions, call 703-361-5044.
Ya sea que esté cambiando de carrera o simplemente regresando al mercado laboral, esta podría ser la oportunidad que estaba esperando.
El Departamento de Transporte de las Escuelas de la Ciudad de Manassas Park ofrecerá clases gratuitas para ayudarlo a obtener su PERMISO DE INSTRUCCIÓN CDL.
Las clases son gratuitas pero debes precalificar.
Para ser aceptado en nuestro Programa de capacitación para conductores de autobuses escolares, debe tener su permiso de instrucción CDL en cuatro áreas: conocimiento general, frenos de aire, autobuses escolares y transporte de pasajeros. Estas ocho sesiones lo ayudarán a prepararse para las preguntas que necesitará saber para obtener su permiso de aprendizaje CDL.
Las clases se llevarán a cabo en la Oficina de Transporte detrás de la Escuela Intermedia Manassas Park los martes y jueves por la noche de 4:30 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. Llámenos para ver cuándo comenzará la nueva clase al 703-361-5044.
Requerimientos Generales
• Debe tener al menos 21 años con al menos 5 años de experiencia conduciendo
• Debe tener una licencia de conducir de Virginia y un historial de manejo seguro
• Debe tener antecedentes penales limpios; sin delitos graves
• Debe poder pasar una prueba física y de drogas del DOT
• Debe poder leer, escribir y comprender inglés
• Debe poder comprometerse con las clases durante todo el mes
Obtener su permiso de aprendizaje CDL de Virginia es el primer paso para convertirse en un conductor de autobús escolar. Si desea inscribirse o si tiene preguntas sobre el programa, comuníquese con nosotros para conocer los horarios y las fechas de las reuniones informativas y de capacitación. La capacitación se lleva a cabo en la Oficina del Departamento de Transporte, ubicada detrás de la Escuela Intermedia, 8202 Euclid Avenue, Manassas Park, VA 20111. Hay muchas ventajas que acompañan al trabajo, como que sus hijos pueden viajar en el autobús después de completar la capacitación. Conducir un autobús escolar puede ser una carrera gratificante. Esperamos que considere unirse a nuestro equipo. Si tiene preguntas, llame al 703-361-5044.
Principal Kip Tuttle
