Newsletter
Fri, 09/30/2022 - 2:31pm 
A Note From Our Administrators
Dear Manor Woods Community,
As we move through the fall season, we have a lot of events going on this month. I would like to bring to your attention the graphic below. Please use this refrigerator worthy graphic to encourage your children to participate in our “Chillin’ in Autumn” spirit week. The more participants we have, the more fun we will have as we move through the end of the quarter.
I would also like to highlight other October events. Our children will be participating in a school-wide celebration at the end of October or beginning of November for their positive behaviors while following our DUCK expectations. They’ve been doing an amazing job moving their duck within their classroom by Doing their best, being Upstanders, showing Compassion, and being Kind. Trust me, it’s going to be so much fun, you will hear about it the minute they come through the door.
Lastly, our PTA is planning a few celebrations as well. Manny the Duck will take a ride through the neighborhoods on Thursday, October 27th during the Boo-Mazing Parade. Look for more details as this will be an evening event. The Duck Dash is scheduled for November 4th and will be during the school day.
Finally, our PTA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is preparing a night to experience Hispanic Heritage. This event will be on October 12th from 6-8pm and all families are encouraged to attend.
Kindly,
Carol DeBord, Principal
Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal
Important Dates
October
10/5/22 - Schools and Offices Closed
10/18/22 - PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
10/21/22 - Schools Closed - Professional Work Day
10/24/22 - Schools Closed - Professional Learning Day
RA Color Days
School News
MAP Testing
September 19 - October 20, 2022, students in grades 1-5 will be participating in the Fall administration of the MAP assessment. MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) is an untimed, computer-adaptive assessment that provides our teachers with specific information about where your child is performing in reading and mathematics. Teachers use this information to drive instruction in the classroom. Although the assessment is untimed, students typically finish each session in approximately one hour. You do not need to do anything special to prepare your child for the MAP assessment other than ensure that they have a good breakfast and a good night’s rest the night before. We do ask that you avoid scheduling appointments on the day when your child will be assessed. Students who are absent on the day their grade takes the assessment will be afforded the opportunity for a make-up session on another date.
Parents will receive a report on their child’s performance on the MAP assessment in the coming weeks. More information about MAP, how it is scored, and how you can interpret your child’s performance is available at https://www.hcpss.org/academics/testing/map-information/ .
Fall MAP Testing Dates
|
Grade |
Math MAP |
Reading MAP |
|
First Grade |
September 19 |
September 21 |
|
Second Grade |
September 28 |
October 4 |
|
Third Grade |
September 29 |
October 3 |
|
Fourth Grade |
September 30 |
October 6 |
|
Fifth Grade |
September 28 |
October 7 |
|
MWES Reminder Drop Off Time: 8:30 am, Late Bell Rings: 8:45 am, Dismissal: 3:15 pm ABSENT NOTE When your child is absent, please send an email on the day your student returns to the following address: Please send an email to the above address with your child's name, the date of absence and the reason for the absence. If a reason is not included, the absence will be considered unlawful. You may copy your child's teacher on the attendance email if you'd like. We appreciate your help to ensure that our children are marked accurately on their attendance record. Late Arrivals If you arrive at 8:45 AM or after, you MUST park your car in the big parking lot, and walk your child to the building to sign in with a staff member. This is for the safety of your child. Tardies are tracked on your student(s) report card. School opens at 8:30 am. If your student isn't in their classroom by the late bell (8:45 am), he/she is considered late. You must accompany your child to and from the building each time your child has a late arrival. Early Dismissals Please bring your drivers license. If your student has an early dismissal, please make certain he/she is picked up before 3:00 pm to make certain you are out before our buses begin to arrive. Early dismissals cannot be conducted after 3:00 pm. If you arrive after 3:00pm, you will need to wait in the car loop line until our regular dismissal begins. It is best to alert your child(s) teacher and the front office regarding early dismissals ahead of time. We would also like for you to provide a note each day your child has an after-school activity. This helps the teacher and your child remember the activity on a weekly basis. MWES Veterans Day Recognition We would like to honor all military veterans that are related to Manor Woods families. If you would like to honor a family member or friend, please complete this form no later than Friday, October 14th. We will display these names in our school during Veterans Day in November.
MWES Chillin’ In Autumn Hispanic Heritage Month Please share with us your Hispanic family traditions by posting pictures and stories via padlet. https://padlet.com/unjung_shin/ty08vpkz14bm01t1
A Message From The Music Teacher (Mrs. Zeitler) Congratulations to our musical mighty ducks who auditioned for and were accepted into the prestigious Howard County GT Orchestra and Sinfonia! Avaneesh Alibilli, Molly Aung, Jose Rodriguez-Bosques, Stella Bovee, Charlotte Byrd, Arad Haghighat, Seungyou Han, Sophia Hwang, Yieun Jang, Ava Kim, Sam Lee, Michael Liang, Sharill Mao, Meghna Pillai, Lynsey Shi, and Elena Shin will be performing in outstanding concerts on December 10th and May 6th. We are proud to have so many students selected for this honor.
PTA News The Manor Woods PTA held its election on Tuesday, September 20th. The staff would like to thank the following parents for dedicating their time to our staff, students, and community.
DEI 22/23 Calendar Please click here to view the events for the year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-X0msUbGitgJCzHwzqZuSOv8sA9fYTc7OGpt... |
Community News & Events
HCPSS News
Families are encouraged to visit the HCPSS website for all your needs, including:
Students and families are reminded that, returning to pre-pandemic procedures, for the 2022-2023 school year students whose families do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be required to pay the daily meal price. Eligible families are encouraged to apply for the Free and Reduced Meals program. Full details can be found online.
Free Parenting Classes for Parents/Guardians/Grandparents Starting Soon!
Adults can learn how to help kids avoid risky behaviors, all while learning how to say NO to drugs and alcohol. HC DrugFree is pleased to present another series of Guiding Good Choices, an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that provides families with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs and alcohol or engage in other dangerous behaviors, for Howard County parents, guardians, and grandparents. This program will meet via Zoom for 5 class sessions (September 21, 28 and October 12, 19, 26) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information or to register visit https://hcdrugfree.org/2022/02/guiding-good-choices-free-classes-for-parents-2/ or email Parenting@HCDrugFree.org
Office of Human Rights & Equity and the MLK Commission
Each year the MLK Holiday Commission recognizes students, individuals, and organizations with several contest initiatives. Our student contests include a Poster Contest, Essay Contest and Oratory Contest for ages K through 12. Contestants must generate original artwork, essays, and speeches that highlight Dr. Kings’s visionary track record of service to human rights. The “Living the Dream Award” celebrates a student, individual and an organization
whose outreach efforts are in alignment with Dr. King’s message and vision. The theme is “Promoting Peace: Within Yourself, Your Community and the World!”
The closing date for these contests is October 31, 2022
The Celebration will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Howard Community College Horowitz Visual & Performing Arts Center, Smith Theatre, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia MD 21044. Contest winners will be recognized at the January 15, 2023, Dr. Martin Luther Celebration with a certificate and cash prize.
The tribute to Dr. King continues Monday, January 16, 2023, with the Day of Service, a county-wide volunteer- effort in partnership with Volunteer Howard and community organizations. Numerous organizations will have on-site volunteer activities for individuals and families in addition to off-site service opportunities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
To learn more please visit: https://www.hcpss.org/diversity/#discipline-practices
Hispanic Heritage Resource Fair: In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Achievement Program will host a countywide Resource Fair on October 6 at Deep Run Elementary School. Please share the flyers and newsletter announcements with your community. Direct questions to Gaston Gamez.
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is fast approaching! Our staff has been deliberately learning and exploring Hispanic Heritage Month for several years now. We are sharing slides that have been shared with our students. We've also included lists of books that may interest your student(s) and a resource page from NEA. Enjoy!
DEI SLIDES
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X0355X_zQBDkGpg_qevyZURV-5L4RpfbFA9JrjcgyDQ/edit?usp=sharing