The Weekly Duck 10.27.23

Fri, 10/27/2023 - 3:21pm

Dear Manor Woods Families, 

It is hard to believe we are at the end of the first quarter. Tuesday, October 31st marks the end of the first quarter and schools will dismiss 3 hours early which is 12:15 p.m. for Manor Woods. On Wednesday, November 8th, the first report card of the school year will be available to view in  HCPSS Connect at 4:00 p.m. When viewable, please take a moment to congratulate your child on his or her academic achievements and see what goals can be made for the second quarter! We are extremely proud of all of our Mighty Ducks!

Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for November 20th, 21st & 22nd. The parent teacher conference sign-up window opens on Monday, November 6 at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, November 16 at 4 p.m.  Each conference will be 15 minutes.  On Monday, November 6, please login to HCPSS Connect to sign up for a conference time.  

On Monday, November 20, all conferences will be held in person only and will begin at 12:45 p.m.  Parents may only attend their scheduled conference in person.

On Tuesday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 22, all conferences will be held virtually only. Please see below for additional details. 

Details

  • Fall Parent teacher conferences will take place with the ELA/Homeroom teacher on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21.  Some teachers may also offer conferences on Wednesday, November 22. 

  • Ms. Parker and Ms. Broadhurst will conference with their grade 4 math classes.  

  • If you need assistance with scheduling conferences, please feel free to contact our front office staff.

As we move forward into the month of November, this is always a great time to share our appreciation, thanks and gratitude. Reflecting on our many blessings and sharing our gratitude with others can truly make a difference. The staff at Manor Woods works so hard every day to make sure our students and families are happy and successful and we would love your help in recognizing our staff during this month of Thanksgiving. Will you join us in recognizing a staff member? Will you recognize any staff member who is making a difference for your child(ren)?

 

Please take a moment to recognize a staff member who is making a positive difference. Use this link to SHOUT OUT a MWES staff member: #MWES STAFF SHOUT OUT. We will share the SHOUT OUT with individual staff members as they are received. Thank you for your support in recognizing our amazing staff! 

                                                 

We hope to see many students and families this evening for our PTA sponsored Trunk or Treat starting at 5:15 p.m. 

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Kelli Jenkins, Principal
Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal

 

 

 

 

2023-2024  IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

 

OCTOBER

  • 31 - End of Q1, 3hr Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

NOVEMBER

  • 6 - Parents are able to sign up for November Conferences at 8:00 a.m.
  • 8 - Q1 Report Cards Issued
  • 10 - PTA Duck Dash
  • 13 - American Education Week Begins
  • 13 - PTA Restaurant Night @ Coal Fire
  • 17 - PTA Duck Dash (Rain Date)
  • 20 - Schools Close 3 Hours early at 12:15 p.m. for In person Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • 21 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early at 12:15 p.m. for virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • 22 - Schools Closed for Students, virtual Parent/Teacher Conference
  • 22 & 24 - Schools Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)

              

                                  

INFORMATION TO SHARE

 

MESSAGE ABOUT HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

At MWES we strive to ensure that all our students and families feel included. In order to support our school system’s commitment to equity and inclusion for all students, MWES will be following the parameters listed below: 

  • We celebrate Halloween after school hours with the PTA at the Trunk or Treat ~ TONIGHT @ 5:15-6:30 PM.

  • No Halloween activities will occur during the school day (i.e parades, parties).

  • Students and staff should not wear Halloween costumes to school. 

We appreciate your understanding of the decision to refrain from holding Halloween activities during the school day. Thank you for supporting our efforts to create an inclusive learning environment for all MWES students. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Jenkins (kelli_jenkins@hcpss.org) with any questions.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found area is getting full. Please take a look at the pictures and if you recognize something, let your child know to retrieve it from the lost and found area or parents/guardians can stop by school to retrieve the item(s). In the meantime, if your child is missing something, tell them to take a look at the lost and found area outside of the cafeteria or on the tables in the front lobby.

 

MWES VETERENAS DAY RECOGNITION 23-24

We would like to honor all military veterans related to Manor Woods families.  If you would like to honor a family member or friend, please complete the following form no later than Friday, November 3rd.  We will display these names in our school during Veterans Day in November. MWES Veterans Day Recognition

MAP READING AND MATH REPORTS AVAILABLE  

MAP Reading and Math reports for students grades 1-5 are now available.  Parent directions for how to access scores can be found here.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

MWESS Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Ups:

The parent teacher conference sign-up window opens on Monday, November 6 at 8 a.m. and closes on Thursday, November 16 at 4 p.m.  Each conference will be 15 minutes.  On Monday, November 6, please login to HCPSS Connect to sign up for a conference time.  

On Monday, November 20, all conferences will be held in person only and will begin at 12:45 p.m.  Parents may only attend their scheduled conference in person.

On Tuesday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 22, all conferences will be held virtually only.

Details

  • Fall Parent teacher conferences will take place with the ELA/Homeroom teacher on Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21.  Some teachers may also offer conferences on Wednesday, November 22. 

  • Ms. Parker and Ms. Broadhurst will meet with their grade 4 math classes.  

  • If you need assistance with scheduling conferences, please feel free to contact our front office staff.

Pet-vember

The media department is inviting all students to participate in Pet-vember!  If your child chooses to participate, please include their name and grade level with the picture.  One photo submission/student.  

See flier for more details.  Participation is optional.

 

Save The Date For Picture Retakes

Picture Retake Date is Novemeber 15, 2023. 

Order Form Click Here

The Young Authors Contest

The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines for information about the rules and guidelines. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF. Submissions may be emailed to natalie_miskimins@hcpss.org by December 11, 2023. Contact Mrs. Miskimins with any questions.  All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website. 

Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members.  Visit the HCLA Welcome Page  for information about joining. 

PTA NEWS

Duck Dash

We are busy planning for our biggest fundraiser of the year! SAVE THE DATE: Friday, November 10th (Rain date: Friday, November 17th)! 

We plan to have the 99Pledges fundraising website up and running by early next week so students can start fundraising. Stay tuned for more information about registering on our fundraising website. 

In addition to student fundraising, we are also looking for sponsors who help pay for a Duck Dash t-shirt for all of our students, teachers, and staff. If you or someone you know owns a local business and would like to become a sponsor, please reach out to Allie at manorwoodsfundraising@gmail.com for more information about this year's Sponsorship Levels. More Duck Dash information to come as details are confirmed!  

JOIN THE PTA!

If you haven't already, please take a moment to join the PTA! It's quick, easy and membership funds help to support our school! The PTA funds and supports school-wide presentations, family fun events, teacher appreciation activities, items needed by the teachers for their lessons and classrooms and much more!

Join Today!
https://www.mwespta.com/

Did you know the PTA has a Facebook group to stay up to date with PTA events? Join here today!

 

Community News & Events

 

Parent Information Series

MSDE is proud to partner with our families through the publication of the Parent Information Series. These booklets provide essential information for families of students with disabilities from ages 3 through 21 on important topics that increase collaboration between home and school in planning for their child's education. Topics include:

HCPSS News                      

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

HCPSS Student & Parent Handbook

Click HERE for the county's 2022-23 handbook.  The Student & Parent Handbook can be found online and outlines districtwide practices and policies related to parents and students, including the Student Code of Conduct, school procedures, student responsibilities and more. 

HCPSS Student Code of Conduct

The Howard County Public School System is committed to providing a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment where all policies are enforced fairly and consistently. HCPSS policies and regulations emphasize instruction and rehabilitation rather than punishment and are designed to foster and reward appropriate behavior and keep students connected to school so they can graduate college and career ready. Please read and review the HCPSS student code of conduct with your child(ren) before the school year begins:

https://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/student-handbook/student-code-of-conduct.pdf

 

WEEKLY DUCK ~ REPEATED INFORMATION 

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