Timberwolf Times - Dec. 13, 2021

T. Clay Wood - Facts at your Fingertips -

From the Desk of Dr. Buchheit

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

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

This is our last week before Winter Break. Winter break will start at the conclusion of a full day on Friday, December 17, 2021. School will resume on Monday, January 3,2022.

This week, our Student Lighthouse Team has put together a Spirit Week to keep everyone excited and engaged during the last week before Winter break.

Monday is Winter Read-In (Bring a book to read to your class)
Tuesday will be Stuffed Animal Day - bring your stuffed animal to school with you
Wednesday will be Holiday Sweater and Sock Day
Thursday is Holiday Hat Day
Friday will be Holiday Pajama Day.

Purchasing Device Insurance later in the school year

The best time to purchase device insurance is at the beginning of the school year, within the first 30 days of the device being issued. If you wish to purchase device insurance later in the year, you can purchase from Securranty, but the policy will not become active until our Technical Specialist has a chance to inspect your child's device at school and verify that it has no preexisting damage. If our Technical Specialist determines that your device already contains some sort of damage, it may not be eligible for insurance coverage.

What if I purchase insurance, but after visual inspection my device isn't eligible for coverage?

It depends on the reason your device isn't eligible. If we determine that your device isn't eligible because your child damaged it, you will need to pay for the damage. After the device is repaired, you can then activate the insurance policy against future damage to the device. If your device isn't eligible because it has another issue (not caused by your child), we may be able to swap the device out for a different device and activate the policy for the new device. If we are unable to activate your policy, we will work with Securranty to issue you a refund for your purchase since you're unable to activate it.

We truly do Everything Better Together as a Community of Leaders and Learners Achieving Excellence.

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 December 13, 2021

Monday, December 13- Day 3

Lighthouse Student Leadership Spirit Week: Read-in - Bring a Book

5 and Below Spirit Week continues until December 17, 2021

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - Day 4

Lighthouse Student Leadership Spirit Week: Stuffed Animal Day

Timberwolf Chorus Performance; 6:30 pm at PATRIOT HS.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - Day 5

Lighthouse Student Leadership Spirit Week: Holiday Sweaters and Socks

Thursday, December 16, 2021 - Day 6

Lighthouse Student Leadership Spirit Week: Holiday Hats

Friday, December 17, 2021 - Day 1

Lighthouse Student Leadership Spirit Week: Pajama Day

Last Day of school until Monday, January 3, 2022.

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?

The Top 3 of the week

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.