Cougar Weekly Update
October 11, 2019
Principal's Message
October is Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM) in Virginia. The 2009 Virginia General Assembly responded to the call from young people with disabilities to pass a resolution designating the month and to encourage public schools and universities to engage in activities that promote awareness. These same youth developed a vision statement for DHAM: Disability history education and awareness will promote positive attitudes in schools creating a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and equal opportunities for all.
Schools around the nation and throughout the Commonwealth will be celebrating National School Lunch Week, October 14-18, 2019. The theme this year is “School Lunch: What’s on Your Playlist?” The theme aims at spotlighting the wide variety of flavors, dishes, delivery options, and tastes of today’s school lunch. Today, school cafeterias are serving menu items that kids want to eat, with increased choices and customization.
The National School Lunch Program provides students daily access to healthy school meals. School divisions in Virginia plan to recognize National School Lunch Week with special meals, invitations to special guests, and activities that encourage students to demonstrate the importance of school lunch and the connection between healthy eating and academic success. School lunches provide a variety of fruits, vegetables, milk, proteins, and whole grain-rich foods to all students in Virginia.
We had a great evening last night for kindergarten Back to School Night. Thanks to our wonderful teachers for providing and information filled night for parents. I appreciate all of the parents who took time out of their busy schedules to attend!
There is no school for students on Monday or Tuesday of next week.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Gwynn
Mrs. Woolley's Class learned about kindness this week.
Ms. Rossi's Class Enjoyed Being Cozy During Bullying Prevention Week.
Miss K's Kindergarten Students Met Their New Reading Buddies!
October Bucket Fillers of the Month
Pre K
Mrs. Warren – Landon Sanchez
Mrs. Brooks – Sarah Crespo Santiago
Ms. Cabanelas – Kaylie Marquez
Mrs. Blumenstein – Leonardo Canales Molina
Ms. Davis – Alessandra Avalos
Ms. Vencil – Sofia Santos-Gil
Mrs. Jones – Marcelino Samir
Ms. Serio – Tobias Beckert and Sophia Beale
Kindergarten
Ms. Fromm – Riley Jessup
Mrs. Woolley – Nahum Marquez Ramos
Mrs. Latiff – Zeenat Amiri
Mrs. Martin – Sydney Scherer
Mrs. Whitlock – Ashley Caballero Morales
Ms. Sanders – Ivan Giron Nativi
Ms. Taylor – Persephone Ramirez
Mrs. Fletcher – Keyci Mejia Flores
Mrs. Gilbert – Isla Dutcher
Ms. Koenigsburg – Sophie Englis
Mrs. Griffith – Cristina Guevara Arevalo
Ms. Kent – Emely Zavala Ramos
First Grade
Mrs. Jackson – Joshua Romero
Mrs. Rogers – Melad Naseri
Ms. Sofranko - Emily Nolasco
Mrs. Hardegree – Angie Paredes-Gomez
Ms. LaCorbiniere – Matthew Martinez
Ms. Meloy – Zach Perez
Ms. Rossi – Cherry Recinos Baires
Ms. Shisler – Angel Vasquez Cortes
Ms. Schaefer – Jayla Diaz
Mrs. Prince – Dibyans Regmi
Mrs. Gladney – Tatum Alter
Ms. Urban – Marlen Reyes Amaya
Mrs. Birkett - Tito Brooks Jr.
Second Grade
Ms. Delgado – Melanie Reyes
Mrs. McKone – Barbara Orellana Zelaya
Mrs. Acosta – Litzi Navarro
Ms. Thomas – Gerardo Berrios Mazariegos
Ms. Mulhern – Brianna McGlawn
Ms. Rinker – Gianna Shomette
Ms. Gaffney – Darleth Vides Cardenas
Ms. Williams – Zoe Kessler
Mrs. Shaw – Allison Arevalo
Mrs. Pugliese – Kaelyn Kouami
Ms. Washburn – Nicole Balderrama
Ms. Edwards – Mayeli Hernandez Aguirre
Ms. Perry – Katelyn Kegg
Ms. Corrick – Kaidence Pastella
Parent-Toddler Fair
* Free family fun for kids ages 1 - 4 *
· Storytime
· Resources
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Where: Manassas Park Community Center
Feria de padres y niños
* Diversión familiar gratuita para niños de 1 a 4 años*
- Actividades
- Cuentos
- Recursos
Fecha: martes, 12 de noviembre
Horario: 5pm-7pm
Dónde: Centro comunitario de Manassas Park
Picture Day Volunteers Needed
We are in need of 4 full day or 8 half day volunteers. Full day volunteers will receive a $70 voucher and half day volunteers will receive a $35 voucher. Please contact Mrs. Kaess in the Office.
The Most Recent School Board Work Session Can Be Found Here:
Upcoming Events
PTO School Store Open Wednesday Mornings!
October
14 Columbus Day NO SCHOOL
15 Teacher Workday NO SCHOOL
17 Family Market MPHS 4:30
21 School Board Meeting 6:59
22 Fall Picture Day
24 Multicultural Festival 6:00
25 PTO Spirit Night Betty and Marie's
28 Conexus Kindergarten Screening
November
1 End of First Quarter
4 Early Dismissal 1:30
5 Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
6-8 Project UP
11 Veteran's Day - No School
12 PTO Meeting 6:30 and 5 - 7 Family Fun Fair at Manassas Park Community Center
13 PTO Spirit Night - Preston's Pub
21 Family Market at MPHS
22 PTO Spirit Night Chuck E. Cheese
27-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School
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