MWES Week 37 Update: 06/07 - 06/11
Encouraging EXCELLENCE in our Diverse Panther Cub Community!
HAVE AN AWESOME SUMMER!
This Week at MWES...
Monday, 06/07/21
- Pajama Day - Wear your PJs while studying at home!
- Asynchronous Day - No live instruction
- Get Ready for Middle School! - 5th grade on Counselors' Zoom 11:00-12:00
Tuesday, 06/08/21 - Encore Day 1
- Bring On Summer Day - Wear yellow like the sun!
Wednesday, 06/09/21 - Encore Day 2
- Wacky Tacky Day - Wear clothes with lots of patterns!
Thursday, 06/10/21 - Encore Day 3
- Glow Day - Wear neon clothing or anything that glows!
- Devices and Hotspots Return for in-person students
- Devices and Hotspots Return for Virtual Students - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 06/11/21 - Encore Day 4 (K – 10:00, 2nd – 10:50, 1st –11:40, no Encore for 3rd-5th grades)
- MWES Spirit Day - Wear Mary Williams Spirit Wear or colors!
- Last Day of School - dismissal at 12:30
- Final report cards/SOL and PALS scores distributed
- Devices and Hotspots Return for in-person students
- Devices and Hotspots Return for Virtual Students - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Last day to register for Virtual Summer School
SATURDAY, 06/12/21 - Final Device Drop Off for ALL Students - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Counting Down to Summer Break!
***WHAT'S NEW?***
Meet our new Assistant Principal!
Mrs. Garcia has worked closely with us this year and has spent many hours shadowing Mrs. Adams. She is devoted to our Mary Williams community and will continue to support all students, families, and teachers in her new role.
Upcoming Dates
Please mark your calendar!
- 06/14 - 06/18/2021 - Camp Invention
- 06/18/2021 - Juneteenth (PWCS Holiday)
- 06/21 - 07/02/2021 - Camp Mary Williams (for invited students)
- 07/12 - 07/30/2021 - PWCS Summer School
- 08/23/2021 - First Day of School for SY 2021-22
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LEXIA SUPER STARS!
CONGRATULATIONS! Joaquin Villablanca Avendano (Ms. Marks' 5th grade class), Eric Le (Ms. Melynchenko's 4th grade class), and Zubda Abbasi (Mr. Johnson's 5th grade class) completed the whole Lexia program! Savannah Cruz (Mrs. Harvey, 1st grade) is the only first grader to have completed the program! Way to go Savannah!
These students have increased their reading levels on the reading program LEXIA. We are so proud of them! Great job!!!
Kindergarten: GIANELLA, SANAH, LUKE, SARAH, DAMIEN, JACOB, IZNAH, ALIYA, ROSE, JULIAN, ALLIZON, KELAIAH, BRANDON, JAMIRAH, ELIOT, MATHIAS, HARPER
1st grade: SELENA, MESSIAH, AHMET, ISAAC, SAVANNAH, ITZEL, ANGEL, CHELSEA, NICHOLAS, SEBASTIAN, KAYLAH, CONNOR
2nd grade: ANYELYN, MESSIAH, VIDA, ANGEL
3rd grade: HENA, YASH, ADRIAN, KESHAWN, SANGAH
4th grade: VANEE, ERIC, AZARIAH, MUSTAFA, VINCENT, RICARDO, JA'DEN
5th grade: MICHAEL, ZUBDA, JORDYN, DAGMAWI, CARTER, JEFFERSON, KHALEEL, JOHNATHAN, CESAR, JUDE
Keep practicing! You will continue to have access to Lexia over the summer!
Thank you for attending the 5TH GRADE PROMOTION PARADE! We are so excited for our 5th graders to go to middle school. We will miss you but we know you will succeed! Remember, ONCE A PANTHER CUB, ALWAYS A PANTHER CUB!
MEET OUR NEW PANTHER CUB FAMILY MEMBERS! Welcome to Mary Williams!
Diamond Allen (2nd Grade)
I grew up in Stafford, Virginia and attended Old Dominion University where I earned my bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I am currently working towards my masters degree at James Madison University. I love to sing, listen to music, watch Tik Tok, and read. I am looking forward to experiencing my first year of teaching at Mary Williams Elementary and I cannot wait to watch my students grow!
Peggy Hogan (Pre-K Special Education)
I am from Georgia, married with 5 adult children. I moved to Virginia because of my husband's military career in the Airforce. I began my teaching career as a Childcare Provider in Colorado. I completed a M.Ed., about 5 years ago and just received my MS in Early Childhood Special Education in May of 2021. I have been working in PWCS for about 2 years now. Before that I worked in Fairfax County Public Schools. I love to cook and entertain, do DIY projects, and decorate. I am really looking forward to starting work with my new Mary Williams family.
Francine Maxfield (1st Grade)
Charlene Maxwell (4th Grade)
Kelsey Williams (4th/5th Grade)
Both of my degrees are from James Madison University, so I am a “Double Duke.” I’ve taught third grade for the last three years, and I’ve utilized that time to learn more about mindfulness in the classroom and educational technology. My interests are yoga, running, hiking, and coffee. I’m absolutely looking forward to meeting and collaborating with everyone: students, parents, and teachers. I love connecting with people and melding ideas together to create the best possible approach.
Virginia Department of Education Resources for Families
Emergency Broadband Benefit- On May 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program to help families pay for broadband internet access for their education and work-from-home needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEW Opportunities for Child Care Assistance!- Now through July 31, 2021, more families than ever can join the Child Care Subsidy Program! Families with young children are now able to qualify for child care assistance while searching for a job, and through increased income limit levels. This is an important opportunity to share with families across the Commonwealth. Learn more at childcareva.com.
Resources for Families in Multiple Languages- USAHello is an online center for information and education for refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and welcoming communities. They offer free classes in many languages to help prepare people for the GED® tests and for the US citizenship test.
***JUST A REMINDER...***
A Message from Mrs. Adams
Dear MWES Families,
It is with a heavy heart that I share that my last day at MWES will be June 30, 2021. This was not an easy decision, but I will be relocating back home to South Carolina. It has been an honor and humbling experience to serve as your assistant principal since October 2016. You have given me five great years to serve you, support your child(ren)’s growth during their elementary years, and help make decisions to ensure excellence in our diverse Panther Cub community. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “There are no goodbyes for us. Where you are, you will always be in my heart!” I will forever cherish the good times and sweet memories we shared together. I am a better person and leader because of YOU! I implore you to support the new assistant principal as you have done for me. You are in good hands, and as we often say, “We are #MWESBetterTogether!”
All the best,
Shannon N. Adams
Do you recognize any of these items in our lost and found?
Please get in touch with the school or come by to retrieve your child's belongings if you recognize an item. Thank you!
Virtual Summer School registration is OPEN!
Virtual summers school registration form:
In-person summer school waitlist form:
For more information, visit the Elementary Summer School Program website: https://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=2960094
ARE YOU PLANNING TO MOVE?
If your family is moving over the summer (prior to the currently scheduled start of school on August 23, 2021) or your child will not be returning to MWES for any other reason, please complete this form ASAP, but no later than June 1, 2021. If you have more than one child who attends MWES, please list all names on this form.
Register now for Kindergarten and tell your neighbors to register too!
Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2021, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in Prince William County Public Schools for the 2021-22 school year. All Kindergarten registration will be online. For more information, click on the link below:
https://www.pwcs.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=340225&pageId=775554
Have you read the SCOOP this week?
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUPWCPS/bulletins/2e226bd
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Phone: 703-445-8376
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