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Week 39 Update! 6/9- 13/2025
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We made it, Panther Cub Families!
As we head into the final week of the school year, our hearts are full of gratitude and Panther pride. What an incredible journey it’s been—filled with laughter, learning, growth, and memories we’ll cherish for years to come.
From the very first day to this final stretch, your support and partnership have meant the world. Woot Woot! Let's finish strong and celebrate all that our amazing students have achieved. We’re so proud of each and every one of them—and so thankful for YOU!
All purchased yearbooks will be distributed Monday, June 9th. Don't miss out on this year's memories! Last chance to order your yearbook is Wednesday, June 11th. Get yours for just $20 before it's too late!
Fun Run Snapshots
~Pawsome Picks: 5 Key Highlights This Week~
🐾 1. School Reminders
🐾 2. Urban Air Adventure Park
🐾 3. Attendance Update
- School Improvement Goal: Decrease Chronic Absenteeism Below 12% by the End of the Academic Year! Chronic absence means that these are students who have been absent at least 10% of the school year so far.
Currently, 16.9% of our students are considered chronically absent. This rate is above both the division's elementary average of 11.5% and the overall division rate of 16.1%.
Although we did not meet our goal of reducing chronic absenteeism below 12%, we made meaningful progress, lowering our rate from 17.6% to 16.9% in the final weeks of the year. This positive momentum is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the support of our families, and the resilience of our students.
Every effort made this year has laid a stronger foundation for continued improvement. Let’s carry this progress forward into the next academic year with renewed focus and optimism.
Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and belief in our shared mission to support every student, every day.
🐾 4. Clever to Classlink
🐾 5. 1st Day School Supplies
Email: johnsdb@pwcs.edu
Website: williamses.pwcs.edu
Location: 3100 Panther Pride Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026
Phone: 703-445-8376
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Twitter: @MaryWilliamsES