Panther Press
November 29th-December 3rd
Calendar Change
Cellular Phones/Electronic Devices
•Cellular phones, electronic devices (including watches with texting/calling capabilities) and headphones are not to be displayed or used during the school day. Electronic devices should be off and out of view. Unauthorized use of cell phones or electronic devices will result in disciplinary action. The school is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage of cell phones or electronic devices.
•Classrooms will have a PARK IT, PACK IT, PLUG IT policy. Students may PARK their cellphones in a provided cell phone sleeve located in the classroom, PACK their phone into their bookbag, purse or pocket, or PLUG their phone into the charging stations.
•If students are unable to abide by the SMS Cell Phone Policy, communication will be made home. Continued failure to follow the SMS Cell Phone Policy may result in your child’s cell phone being placed in the principal’s cell phone jail safely until parents/guardians are available to recover the phone from the school.
RED, YELLOW and GREEN ZONES:
YELLOW zone - teacher discretion (classrooms)
GREEN zone - acceptable place to use device (lunch courtyard - which must be earned)
RED zone - no cellphones at all (all other locations)
In case of an emergency, please contact the front office (757-365-4100) and we will make sure that your child is informed.
Blue Dominion Photos-Fall School Pictures
Please see below for instructions on ordering photos and makeup/retake picture day.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHOTO ORDERS:
(1) Ordering: online ordering ONLY. Add-on items can ONLY be ordered with a package, NOT a-la-carte. Add-on items will become visible after a package is selected.
(2) Password: Your password is your child's student ID number. You MUST "allow cookies" in your web browser to access your photos. To view siblings, click "add another password" and enter an additional student ID number.
(3) Photo Delivery: Photo orders will ship in the mail to the address you provide a few weeks after you place your order. Photos will NOT ship to the school. A nominal shipping charge will apply for orders with physical products.
(4) Online Gallery Link: https://AccessMyEvent.com/K9XJZ6
November & December Happenings..
November 19th-Report Cards Issued
November 22nd-26th-All Schools Closed
December 6th-Impact Aid forms deadline
December 10th-Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
December 11th-Smithfield Christmas Parade
December 13th-17th-Holiday Spirit Week
December 14th-Interim Reports Distributed
December 20th-January 3rd-School Closed
Covid Safety Protocols
Student handbook
Please see below for a downloadable version on the 2021-2022 student handbook. This handbook contains important information on pick-up/drop-off procedures, technology, discipline, and much more.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V5l5uNtt0uELsk-zWxn8Hu427e-3cF1IjVB-XzWBLXQ/edit?usp=sharing
Stay Connected
https://www.iwcs.k12.va.us/apps/pages/connect5
Grades & Schedules
Please be sure you login to PowerSchool Parent Portal to check student schedules and keep track of your child's grades!
https://powerschool.iwcs.k12.va.us/public/IWCS School Calendar
file:///Users/kbuggs/Downloads/2699224d-267f-438d-bca0-05554a95dfcb.pdf