MWES Newsletter
Fri, 10/21/2022 - 4:20pm
A Note From Our Administrators
Dear Manor Woods Families and Friends,
A special thanks to those who came out and joined us in MANNY’S BOO-MAZING PARADE!
The PTA's Third Annual BOO-Mazing Halloween Parade took place last night and was enjoyed by the staff and families on the streets. Manny led the drive-by parade throughout various neighborhoods with school staff following behind. If you took pictures of your children enjoying the parade, we'd love to have them to share in the yearbook! Please send them into the PTA or share them on Facebook. Manny saw hundreds of students and their families last night. He was exhausted. Have an enjoyable weekend. Please remember that costumes will not be worn on Monday in school.
Lastly, a huge thank you to our PTA for organizing the parade. It takes a lot of work to coordinate the parade route, decorate, drive, purchase candy, gather people and trucks, etc. We really appreciate the effort made for such a successful event.
Fondly,
Carol DeBord
Principal
Jennifer Zinn
Assistant Principal
Important Dates
October
10/31- Manor Woods Flu Clinic
November
11/2/22 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early.
11/8/22 - School and Offices Closed
11/15 - PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm
11/16 Picture Retakes
11/21/22 - School Close 3 Hours Early
11/23 - 11/25 - Schools Closed
RA Color Days
School News
MWES Bedtime Stories - Family Reading Night
Please join The MWES Literacy Committee on Wednesday, November 30th from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. for a cozy, fun evening of bedtime stories at Manor Woods ES. Staff members will read some of their favorite bedtime stories in selected areas throughout the school. This is a family event, so please enjoy this evening with your child/ren as they cuddle up for a good book. Children and families are invited to come dressed in their pajamas, bring stuffed animals, and blankets to listen to bedtime stories. There will be refreshments provided by the PTA at the close of the event. Please consider carpooling as our parking lot fills up quickly. We look forward to seeing you at the fun event!
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Picture Absentee/Retake Day
A NOTE FROM THE HEALTH ROOM:
As a friendly reminder, cold and flu seasons are approaching quickly. Please remember if your child is sick, we ask that you keep them home. If your child has a fever of 100.1 degrees or higher, they will need to remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours with no fever reducing medication. Frequent hand washing is the best practice to prevent illnesses.
PTA News
PTA DATES TO REMEMBER October 27 - Manny’s BOO-mazing Parade November 4 - Duck Dash November 4 - Spiritwear Orders Due November 11 - Veterans Event 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/ SPIRITWEAR - ON SALE NOW! Our Spiritwear Sale is final here! Thank you for helping pick our favorite design featuring “Duck Fly Together”. This year you have two ways to order: 1. Fill out and send in the paper order form that will be sent home with your child on October 25th, or 2. Order online at: https://manorwoods22.itemorder.com Please forward this email to any family or friends you think would like to help support Manor Woods Elementary and show their School Spirit. The sale will only be open through November 4th, so don’t wait, order TODAY. Please contact Xin Li if you have any questions about orders xin.louise.li@gmail.com. |
Community News & Events
HCPSS News
Families are encouraged to visit the HCPSS website for all your needs, including:
HCPSS to Expand School-Based Mental Health Services for Students
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
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE
November – Native American Heritage Month
DEI Parent Meeting – 9th @ 6:30pm - Zoom
DEI Wall – Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, World Kindness Day,
Veterans Day Event – 11th 6pm-9pm
*MWES Cafeteria * Pack boxes – Perishable Goods *Write Thank You Letters * Arts/Crafts
Veterans Day Volunteer Event
The MWES DEI Parent and Staff teams are working together to create care packages for our veterans and soldiers that are still in service. This event will take place on November 11th from 6pm-8pm. Please be on the look out for a volunteer sign-up sheet and a list of non-perishable goods that can be donated. Flyers and information to go out in students folders on Tuesday.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - DEI Participation
As we continue to work on celebrating our differences through cultural events at MWES, we are looking for more parents to participate in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Parent Team. The mission of DEI is a school community where every member feels seen, heard and empowered. Please contact DD at demikajohnson@gmail.com if you would like to join or have questions.
DEI SLIDES
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X0355X_zQBDkGpg_qevyZURV-5L4RpfbFA9JrjcgyDQ/edit?usp=sharing
