MWES Weekly News
May 2- May 6
A Message from Ms. Colon
Dear Mary Williams' Families:
It's May! I cannot believe this school year is almost coming to an end. However, that is not stopping our teachers from planning rigorous lessons for all of our students. We are ready to "knock down" the SOL's.
This week we celebrate our amazing teachers. I am so fortunate to lead a group of educators who are passionate about students. I get to see them everyday, committed to student learning, doing whatever it takes to take them to the next level. Please join me in showing them how much we all value their hard work and dedication.
Proud to be your leader,
Ms. Colon
BIrthday Policies Reminder
As part of the Virginia Healthy Initiatives, sweet treats for birthdays are discouraged. Children love to get pencils, erasers, and stickers, which are a much healthier option over cupcakes. If you do choose to bring your child’s class a birthday treat, we ask that it be peanut and tree nut free, sealed, and store bought with an ingredient label. All items must be checked in at the office and be served during lunch. Please contact your child’s teacher or the school nurse if you have any questions.
What can you do to support your child with positive behavior?
Review the Code of Behavior with your child.
Ask your child about his/her day at school every day.
Keep in touch with your child's teacher
Encourage your child to use appropriate language and tone.
Practice positive phrases with our child, such as, “Thank
you,” “Excuse me,” “Please,” and “I’m sorry.”
Be a visible part of your child’s school day. Attend PTA and school events.
Lost and Found
Once again, our bins of lost and found items have piled up. If your child has something missing, please have them look in our lost racks. Parents are welcome to look too!
We will be donating ALL of the items to a local charity at the end of the day on Friday, May 13th.
Upcoming Events
Great things coming your way
May 1- PALS Assessment starts for students in grades K-3
May 4- 5th grade Field Trip to Hemlot Park
May 4- 4th grade Field Trip to Jamestown
May 5- 1st grade Field Trip
May 6- Mom's and Muffins
May 9- SOL's start
May 10- Painting Event @ 5-6:30 p.m.
May 25- Countdown to Kindergarten (for incoming students) 6-7 p.m.
STAY CONNECTED
Email: colonlx@pwcs.edu
Website: http://williamses.schools.pwcs.edu/
Location: 3100 Panther Pride Drive, Woodbridge, VA, United States
Phone: (703)445-8376
Facebook: facebook.com/marywilliamses
Twitter: @MaryWilliamsES
Get Involved! Become Part of Our PTO
We are planning for next year. If you are interested in becoming part of out PTO we want to talk to you about it. Contact the school for more details.
Attendance Matters
State Assessments are around the corner, and with that comes intensive preparation for our students. Our teachers are working hard to plan and provide students with learning experiences that cannot be achieved if they are absent. We ask that you ensure your student is in school everyday and limit trips to Spring Break if possible. Below are important dates:
May- PALS testing for grades K-3
May 9-June 15- SOL's take place
*Dates are subject to change*
SOL Schedule
May 12- 4th grade reading
May 16- 3rd grade reading
May 17- 3rd grade reading
May 18-5th grade math
May 19- 4th grade social studies
May 23- 5th grade science
May 24- 3rd grade math
May 25- 3rd grade math
May 26-4th grade math
May 27-4th grade math
May 31-5th grade math
June 1- 5th grade math
Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for re-takes
June- Expedite Re-takes begin
*Students with accommodations may be scheduled to test at another time. Please contact your child's teacher for details*
*Please refrain from scheduling appointments on these days. Remember that every minute counts*
Be a Role Model for Healthy Eating
Offer a variety of foods so your child gets all the nutrients their body needs from each of the food groups. Show them by example that you like eating vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Choose raw vegetables as a snack. The more they see you eating them, the more likely they are to pick a veggie for their own snack.
Shopping for groceries together is a great opportunity to teach kids about good nutrition, and you will get more buy-in at meal times if they help you choose the foods that are being served.
Family mealtime is important. Talk about happy things, turn off the television, limit the stress of mealtime wherever possible, and serve everyone in the family the same foods. Try new foods yourself, offering them at the beginning of the meal when your child is the hungriest. Kids are more likely to be adventurous if you are, so show them that it is fun to try new things!
Use the recipe and nutrition education resources on our website, www.pwcsnutrition.com, to get creative in your kitchen. You can also visit www.choosemyplate.gov for additional information and tips on how to be a healthy role model for your child.