Eagle Flyer
November 2021
What a great way to end our first 9 weeks of school!
Thank you! We have had a great start to our school year. Our students are learning and you have been patient with all of our phone calls and pick-ups. Please follow the protocols for health screenings in the morning. If your child has known allergies please be sure you provide the necessary documentation to our school nurse. Your help is so appreciated and needed as we continue to work under these conditions.
Rosa Parks is implementing a new program "NO Place for HATE". We need 2 to 3 additional parent volunteers for our schoolwide committee. If interested, please contact Terri Faulkner at faulkntw@pwcs.edu Here is the link for additional information. https://www.noplaceforhate.org/the-program
POKEMON CARDS: Please note - Pokemon cards will no longer be allowed in school. Please have your students leave all their Pokemon cards at home until further notice. We have had issues with lack of responsibility with Pokemon cards recently, therefore we cannot allow the students to have the cards in school at this time. Thank you for your help explaining this to your children.
Food & Clothing Give Away, plus a Candy Harvest for Kids!!
Where: Dale City Christian Church at 14022 Lindendale Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193
When: Saturday, October 30 from 9AM-12PM
Families will receive 1-2 boxes of fresh produce
Elementary school teachers: Unite for Literacy provides free access to digital books, narrated in multiple languages
PWCS has access to a new resource that connects elementary students to digital books. Unite for Literacy is an online portal where elementary level educators, children, and families have free access to digital books on various topics. PWCS students, faculty, and other instructional staff can access it through Clever. If teachers want to use this resource, they will need to share it in their Canvas courses. Families can access it directly on the Unite for Literacy website.
The digital books are written in English (some are available in Spanish) but can be set for narration into more than 50 languages.
Principal's Advisory Council
STUDENT ILLNESSES AND ABSENCES
All Parents must complete the PWCS DAILY Health Screening for each of their students EVERY DAY before they leave for school each day: https://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=43888626 This is to ensure everyone's health and safety while attending school. If your child has ANY symptoms of illness, please keep them home. If your child will stay home from school, please call the school to let us know 703-580-9665 or email millerdg@pwcs.edu and ferransm@pwcs.edu.
(Health related questions can be sent to Mrs. Knepp, school nurse, at kneppdm@pwcs.edu and include Mrs. Miller at millerdg@pwcs.edu for attendance purposes.)
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PHOTO ID TO SCHOOL WHEN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD EARLY FROM SCHOOL FOR ANY REASON.
NEWS FROM OUR PTO!
The classroom in each grade level that gets the
most memberships will win an ICE CREAM PARTY! Sign up to become a member of the PTO at https://rosaparks.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=2709
Although there is no obligation to join, your membership dues help fund school programs and services. More information on the PTO available at https://rosaparks.ptboard.com/
As a member of the PTO, you are not required to volunteer. However if you are
interested and willing to volunteer at future events, please let us know
by emailing board@rosaparkspto.org. We recognize just how busy families
are, so your support is greatly appreciated!
Rosa Parks PTO Spiritwear Campaign is underway! Orders can be completed
online or on paper. The campaign will end November 5th so get your
orders in quickly!
PLACE YOUR SPIRITWEAR ORDERS AT THE LINK BELOW by Friday November 5th!!
BE AWARE OF COPYCAT SNACK FOODS AND CANDY THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN!
ATTORNEY GENERAL HERRING WARNS AGAINST UNREGULATED, ILLEGAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS SOLD IN LOOK-ALIKE PACKAGING
RICHMOND (October 27, 2021) –
Attorney General Mark R. Herring is warning Virginians about the dangers of cannabis edibles and hemp derivatives in packaging designed to look like well-known snack foods and candy, which are marketed towards children. These products are unregulated, illegal, and may be extremely dangerous, especially if they are ingested by children.
Edible cannabis products may contain high concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, and if eaten by children, can lead to an accidental overdose. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the most common overdose incidents among children involve ingestion of edible cannabis foods.
“Look-alike cannabis products are unregulated, illegal, and unsafe, especially if they get in the hands of children. While Virginia has now legalized adult-use cannabis, we must remain vigilant and ensure that our children are protected from accidentally ingesting edible cannabis products,” said Attorney General Herring. “Edible cannabis products are of significant concern because they are often deliberately packaged in a manner to resemble products familiar to children, such as cereal, snacks or candy. My office is committed to ensuring that when the lawful sale of cannabis products begins in the Commonwealth, it is done so in a safe and responsible manner. I hope to work with the legislature in the upcoming session to make sure that we’re appropriately addressing and regulating dangerous synthetic cannabis look-alike products."
Although Virginia recently legalized adult-use cannabis, regulated cannabis products are not being sold yet legally in the Commonwealth. Moreover, when retail establishments are licensed to sell cannabis, edible products will be subject to strict safety controls and regulations.
Helpful Guidance
- Like any other drugs, adults should take strong precautions to ensure that children do not have access to any products containing cannabis.
- Subject to limited exceptions, only adults 21 and older are permitted to consume cannabis products containing THC.
- Parents are encouraged to speak with their children, including young adults, and provide age-appropriate guidance about the dangers look-alike products pose.
Symptoms of THC overdose include respiratory distress, loss of coordination, lethargy, and loss of consciousness. If you suspect your child has eaten a food contaminating high amounts of THC and become sick, call the Virginia Poison Center Hotline at 1 (800) 222-1222.
Examples of these edible cannabis look-alike products are below:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Nov 4th - No School - Observance of Diwali
Nov 5th - PTO Spiritwear Orders Due
Nov 10th - Marking Period 1 Report cards accessible in ParentVue by Close of Business
Nov 11th - No School - Veterans Day
Nov 22nd - Fall Picture Retakes
Nov 22nd - TURKEY TROT @ 4:15pm!
Nov 24th, 25th, 26th - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Rosa Parks Elementary
Email: danielsk@pwcs.edu
Website: https://rosaparkses.pwcs.edu/
Location: 13446 Princedale Drive, Woodbridge, VA, USA
Phone: 703-580-9665
Twitter: @susan_danielson