Newsletter

Fri, 10/14/2022 - 3:32pm

A Note From Our Administrators

Dear Manor Woods Families and Friends,

Save the date for the PTA's Second Annual BOO-Mazing Halloween Parade scheduled for Thursday, October 27th beginning at 5:00pm! This will be the student's chance to celebrate Halloween as there are no Halloween activities planned in the school.

During the parade, Manny, The Mighty Duck, will be leading the drive-by parade throughout various neighborhoods with Mrs. DeBord, Mrs. Zinn, and some of the school staff following behind. Children and parents are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes and stand along the parade route. (Please stay with your child to ensure their safety. They should not approach the vehicles) There will be no Halloween parade taking place during the school day, so this is your child's opportunity to show off their costumes as Manny and staff drive by and greet the children!

Fondly,

Carol DeBord, Principal

Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal

Important Dates

October

10/18/22 - PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
10/20/22 - 2nd Grade Field Trip Ft. McHenry
10/21/22 - Schools Closed - Professional Work Day
10/24/22 - Schools Closed - Professional Learning Day
10/26/22 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Gaver Farm

RA Color Days

School News

Flu Vaccination Clinic

https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/5962109990

MWES Chillin’ In Autumn

Picture Absentee/Retake Day

PTA News

JOIN THE PTA!

Have you joined the PTA? All membership dues go directly back to the PTA to help us plan fun family activities, in-school assemblies, classroom supplies, and more! Join today and help us reach our membership goal! https://mwespta.com/membership/

PTA MEETING - OCTOBER 18

Our next meeting is set for October 18. Chao Wu from the Board of Education will be in attendance. If you have any questions that you would like for his to address at the meeting, please submit them in advance to mwesptapres@gmail.com.

MANNY BOO-MAZING PARADE - OCTOBER 27

Save the date! Manny is back and will be coming to a neighborhood near you. Keep an eye out for more details and parade route soon!

Please click here to view the events for the year.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-X0msUbGitgJCzHwzqZuSOv8sA9fYTc7OGptd4eYtS4/edit

Community News & Events

HCPSS News

Families are encouraged to visit the HCPSS website for all your needs, including:

School -Based Mental Health Services

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is expanding its school-based mental health services. Previously available in 45 schools across the county, these services will be available at all HCPSS schools by the end of the first semester of the 2022-23 school year. The services, including therapy provided at school buildings during the instructional day, are provided by HCPSS’ school-based student services teams in collaboration with community mental health agencies.

For more information please click on the link: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2022/10/hcpss-to-expand-school-based-mental-health-services-for-students/

Free Cloting Giveaway

Please find information on a free clothing giveaway at the North Laurel Community Center and fresh food distribution at The Salvation Army Family Store (3267 Pine Orchard Ln., Ellicott City).

Free Clothing Giveaway (10/22/22 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM): The flyers are available in Spanish and English.

Fresh Food Distribution (10/24/22 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): The flyers are available in Spanish and English.

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.