Field Day
From Mr. Terry: Reminder Field Day is Monday June 3rd. We would like students to wear athletic footwear that they can move around safely in. No: flip flops, sandals, crocs, heels. There will be a few water stations, so the children will get a little wet. If they choose to do so, they can bring a change of clothes in their backpacks. We will be outside so students might consider sunscreen and or a hat. All parents that are volunteering to help run a station please arrive at least 30 minutes early. For the morning session 9am works, and for the afternoon session 12:15pm works.
Report Cards
Admin is reviewing report cards for end of the year. We will let teachers know as we finish reviewing them. They will need to be printed and sent home on the last day of school along with the supply list and the Readiness Flyer for next year. The office will provide you copies of both of these docs on June 3.
Birthday Books for Students
Please send your June and July birthday babies to the office on Wednesday June 5 for their birthday book. Please send your August babies on Thursday June 6 for their birthday book.
END OF YEAR PGPS ARE DUE!!!!!
End of year PGP form can be found in HR Perform. Make sure you are updating your data in the data spreadsheets!
- PROBATIONARY END OF YEAR PGP WERE DUE ON 5/17!!!!
- Informal Cycle End of Year PGP due 6/3
- Formal Cycle End of Year PGP due 6/3
SOL Scores by Grade Level
Here is the link for the SOL scores by class and grade level for your PGP.
Last Day of School Notes
Schedule for teacher workdays June 7, 10, & 11
The division released the details of the last days of school.
June 7- Early Dismissal for students, end of year luncheon celebration. Last day and check out for classified staff.
June 10 & 11- Professional Development Days (see PWCS PD plan to ensure you have completed required trainings), Classroom clean up, Continuous Improvement/Leadership Team meets to create CIP plan for 2024-2025
June 11- Classroom check outs
REQUIRED Seclusion and Restraint Course is Due June 7
We know many of you completed this in the fall. Please double check your transcript to make sure it is completed. Any staff members that have been hired since the start of school year need to complete this.
As previously announced and according to Regulation 746-1, “Disruptive Student Behavior – Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion,” staff who meet certain criteria should have completed this training.
The online one-hour Old Dominion University “Virginia Seclusion and Restraint in Public Schools” training program shall develop skills related to positive behavior support, conflict prevention, de-escalation, and crisis response which are essential to maintaining positive learning environments for all PWCS students.
Full details and deadlines are on this Special Education page on Launchpad.
Required Dyslexia Training Due June 30
Intended audience: Teachers, administrators, reading specialists, and new staff seeking licensure. Less than 30 people at MWES have taken this REQUIRED training! See Ms. Johnson if you are unsure you have completed the course. CHECK YOUR TRANSCRIPT!!!!
This self-paced, one-hour course is a basic introduction to dyslexia. Training includes indicators of dyslexia and evidence-based interventions and accommodations for dyslexia.
If you have questions, please contact Monique DeWar at DewarMP@pwcs.edu or 703-791-7443.
Diverse Learners PD
Teachers and administrators are invited to attend the "Diverse learners, limitless potential: Empowering educators to embrace every child every day" conference at Potomac Shores Middle School on June 13. Teachers and administrators are invited to participate in sessions covering topics like inclusive education, personalized learning, assistive technology, behavior management, and collaborative teaching practices. To register, use Course Number 37160.
Staff Vacancies
Currently we are interviewing candidates for the following staff vacancies for the 2024-2025 school year:
ED Teacher (2 positions)
Secure Exterior Doors
As we approach the end of the school year, the weather is warming up and there are typically more activities happening in our schools. Please remember to keep exterior doors locked and closed at all times.
