T. Clay Wood -Timberwolf Times

Facts at your Fingertips - Week of Nov. 22 and Nov. 29, 2021

From the Desk of Dr. Buchheit

School Wide Focus for November – Habit 3: Put First Things First

(“We work then play. We focus on what is important”)

I want to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving and Fall Break. I want to let you know how THANKFUL we are for all our students, their families, and our Timberwolf Staff. We truly do Everything Better Together as a Community of Leaders and Learners Achieving Excellence.

This Timberwolf Times is a Special Double Issue for both weeks of November 22, 2021 and November 29, 2021 since we do not have school on Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Friday, Nov.24, 2021 as we celebrate Thanksgiving and Fall Break.

3rd Timberwolf Talk live on ZOOM on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 am.

The topic will be: Supporting your students in Reading, Math, and Technology at home.. Guest presenters will include Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Fawley, Mrs. Mack, Mrs. Scarce, and Mr. Taylor. If you are interested in joining, please email me at buchhear@pwcs.edu with subject line - Timberwolf Talk. I will send you the ZOOM Link when I receive your RSVP.

Please note: PTO Moved to Monday, December 6, 2021 (7pm)

I hope you all have a wonderful week.

Dr. Andrew Buchheit

Principal

#TimberwolvesROCK

“Because YOU are here, ANYTHING is possible”

What's Happening at T. Clay Wood during the week of November 22 and November 29, 2021

DOUBLE ISSUE - Week of Nov. 22 AND Nov. 26

Monday, November 22 - Day 3

We are THANKFUL for ALL our Students, Staff, and Families

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - Day 4

Chorus; 8:00 am

Wednesday, November 24 - 26,, 2021 - FALL BREAK - NO SCHOOL for Students/Staff

Monday, November 29 - Day 5

Welcome Back to School

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - Day 6

Chorus; 8:00 am

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - Day 1

Happy December!!

Thursday, December 2, 2021 - Day 2

Drama Club; 8 am
Battle of the Books; 8 am.
Please note: PTO Moved to Monday, December 6, 2021 (7pm)

Friday, December 3, 2021 - Day 3

First Grade Phonics Fun

The Top 4 of the week

1. The PTO Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is coming soon. It will be open the week of December 6, 2021.

2. Masks- Please remember that PWCS (and state of Virginia) required Universal Masking for all our students, staff, and visitors while in the building. We are following the state and county requirement of Universal Masking. Click link to view the mask requirements. Please remind your students to wear a mask each day. The Prince William Health Department and PWCS recommend but do not require masks during outdoor recess or indoor PE. If your child chooses to remove his or her mask during Indoor PE, please have him/her let the PE teacher know. Here is the Definition of Mask: A mask is a face covering that covers your nose and mouth (hereinafter, mask or face covering). The CDC provides the following guidance on effective masks:

· Have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric; and
· Completely cover your nose and mouth; and
· Fits snugly against the sides of your face and don’t have gaps; and
· If using neck gaiter or a fabric face covering, wear a gaiter with two layers, or fold it to make two layers.
· Persons wearing a mask with an exhalation valve or vent will be asked to utilize a disposable mask provided at no charge.

3. Daily Home Screening - Parents/guardians/caregivers are asked to complete this screening each morning prior to a student boarding a school bus or arriving at school. On the Daily Home Screening webpage, they have also included information about how to make decisions about sending a student to school if he/she has been exposed to another person with COVID-19.Questions about the student daily home screening can be directed to Mrs. Ousley, our school nurse.

4. Medicine – All medicine needs to be dropped off by a parent/guardian to our school office. Students are not allowed to bring medicine into the building themselves.

The "Leader in Me" Corner

Leader in Me Info for November – Habit 3: Put First Things First

The idea of “Big Rocks” is a key concept of Habit 3: Put First Things First®. When we schedule our Big Rocks (the most important tasks and activities) first, it keeps us from allowing our small rocks (less important tasks and activities) to take all our time. This keeps us focused on our roles, goals, and tasks. When we schedule our Big Rocks first, we ensure our most important things get done. Use the questions below to engage your child in a conversation:

· What are your most important activities?

· What are your other, less important activities?

· How could you spend more time on your Big Rocks?

· What are some of the small rocks that get in the way of spending time on your Big Rocks?