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Attendance Line 703-594-3992 |
Upcoming Events
Today
- Grade 3 Science SOL TestTomorrow
- Advisory Council Meeting5/18/2012
5/21/2012
PWCS News
PWCS News
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Stay In the Loop with Summer School Changes by Visiting the Web Site May 7th, 2012
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Student “Code of Behavior” to be Online Publication Next School Year. May 1st, 2012
May 1, 2012
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Public Invited to Military Academy Night May 21 April 26th, 2012
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Students: Enter this Video Contest April 2nd, 2012
Read more.
District Announcements
Parents, ask your children about their Explorer Passports
Explorer Passports will be delivered to schools on Friday, May 18. The Passports give children free admission to parks and attractions in Prince William County. Start off this Saturday at the HCHY EXPO at Pfitzner Stadium, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. View map of activities and schedule of events.
School Announcements
Weekly Timberwolf Times Newsletter and Encore Rotation
T. Clay Wood Community - We will publish a weekly newsletter and upcoming Encore Rotation Schedule every Friday. You can access it by clicking News and Announcements on the left side buttons and then clicking on Timberwolf Times. You can also access it by clicking HERE.
T. Clay Wood Community - We will publish a weekly newsletter and upcoming Encore Rotation Schedule every Friday. You can access it by clicking News and Announcements on the left side buttons and then clicking on Timberwolf Times. You can also access it by clicking HERE.
From the T. Clay Wood Weather Center
Transition to Middle School Workshop May 30th
Come to Marsteller Middle on May 30th at 7:30 pm to learn how your child can best transition to middle school. Please RSVP for this parent-only workshop to Mrs. Wark via email (warkla@pwcs.edu) or call and leave a message in Guidance (703.393.7608) no later than May 25. Click here to view the flier for more information.
A Gourmet Lunch
Patriot High School culinary students, under the direction of Chef Emily Stevenson, sharpen their skills by making and serving lunch to teacher's at T. Clay Wood Elementary during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Parent Portal Registration Ending Soon For the Summer
PARENTS - If you have not created your own account on Parent Portal, or you need to edit your contact information, now is the time.
FRIDAY, 1 JUNE - Parent Portal Registrations and Online Contact Editing will be turned off and no further registration or edits will be accepted until after the new school year transition. NO NEW PARENT ACCOUNTS WILL BE CREATED UNTIL FALL.
MONDAY, 18 JUNE - All updates to Parent Portal will stop and no further data updates will be sent to SchoolFusion until Fall. Any pending parent registrations that have not been processed will be deleted and those parents will need to reapply next year.
Parent Portal WILL NOT be updated with Summer School Information and no Summer School Information will be sent to SchooolFusion.
Welcome to our new Kindergartners!
Space Shuttle visit to T. Clay Wood!
Brentsville High School Basketball Camp!
2012 Brentsville District High School Basketball Camp
Dates: June 25-29 Time: 9am-2pm
Boys and Girls in grades 3-8 for school year 2012/13
Cost: $115.00 per camper
Click on this link for the camp flyer and application: http://boysbasketball.brentsvillehs.groupfusion.net
Any questions can be e-mailed to Coach Glass at GlassGL@pwcs.edu
Robotics Summer Camps
For rising 4th-5th graders, there are three different camps: FLL Robotics camp, Advanced FLL Robotics, and NXT Programming camp. For rising middle school students: VEX Camp 1.
Interested?
To review the robotics summer camp options and to register for camp, complete the following steps:
1.) Click the following link to navigate to the SySTEMic Solutions website - http://www.nvcc.edu/about-nova/partnerships/systemic/model.html Note: You must use Internet Explorer to open the .pdf page.
2.) Select the Robotics Camp Registration button on the right to see a .pdf list of all the wonderful robotics camp options.
1.) Click the following link to navigate to the SySTEMic Solutions website - http://www.nvcc.edu/about-nova/partnerships/systemic/model.html Note: You must use Internet Explorer to open the .pdf page.
2.) Select the Robotics Camp Registration button on the right to see a .pdf list of all the wonderful robotics camp options.
3.) To register, click Click Here to Register to navigate to the Student Care page.
4.) Create an account on Student Care by clicking the Account Creation button. Then complete the registration information.
5.) Click the Login button at the top of the page. You should now be able to submit parent and student information.
6.) After the parent information and student information is entered, a list of camps are available for you to chose from!
7.) Once you select the camp date, you will be prompted for emergency contact information and t-shirt sizes, then finally a payment tab to complete the camp registration.
4.) Create an account on Student Care by clicking the Account Creation button. Then complete the registration information.
5.) Click the Login button at the top of the page. You should now be able to submit parent and student information.
6.) After the parent information and student information is entered, a list of camps are available for you to chose from!
7.) Once you select the camp date, you will be prompted for emergency contact information and t-shirt sizes, then finally a payment tab to complete the camp registration.
In memory of Autumn Hoeft
Battlefield High School Science Academy May 12th!
Battlefield High School’s Science National Honor Society will be hosting our fifth day-long elementary science academy called Catworts School of Science and Magic on Saturday, May 12, 2012. We are inviting your elementary school, along with other Prince William County elementary schools, to participate in this amazing educational opportunity."discovering the magic of science," aligned with elementary science SOLs. At the beginning of the day, each student will be sorted into four different houses named after noteworthy scientists where they will meet and work with other peers from across the county. This is an opportunity for them to engage in different sciences, learn from high school students who are excited about science, and have a great time!
Click Here to view the Flier.
T. Clay Wood Celebrates Reading with the Potomac Nationals!
T.Clay Wood students are participating in the Uncle Slam reading program with the Potomac Nationals baseball team! Uncle Slam will be here on Monday, March 19th to present a fun version of "Casey at the Bat", give away bookmarks, and explain the program. Each student that reads four books over a six-week period will receive two free tickets to a Potomac Nationals game on Friday, May 18. All of the kids will be invited out to the field for a reading parade before the game!! If teachers and families would like to purchase additional tickets for this event, visit the following link. Our password is timberwolves:
HOWL WITH BOOKS - A Library Celebration and Donation Program: "Leaving a Legacy of Literacy"
Starting Now: At T. Clay Wood Elementary, the library offers families the opportunity to contribute to all students by donating a book to the library in honor of a birthday or special event, or in memory of someone special. When you make a $15 donation for a book in 2012, please select your preference for what type of book. We are accepting checks written to TCWES.A personalized nameplate will be placed in the book and the book will be presented to the student on the morning announcements. Your student may also be the first person to check out the new book! To donate, complete the attached form and return it to school with your $15 payment. Thank you for supporting T. Clay Wood students with your donation. -Click here to see the attached form. Supporting Your Child at home in reading, math and study skills
Please click on the link for some tips on how to help your students at home. This handy sheet can be attached easily to your refrigerator. Click here for some tips on how to support your child at home in reading, math and with study skills.
Please click on the link for some tips on how to help your students at home. This handy sheet can be attached easily to your refrigerator. Click here for some tips on how to support your child at home in reading, math and with study skills.
Watch our School Song!
Click on New Photo Gallery on the left to view our Timberwolf Chorus performing our School Song at the Winter Sing-Along!
Parent Portal Update
As you may know, we are transitioning to an electronic gradebook this year so if you do not see grades for your student, please be patient. We continue to work through some challenges with the transition to the new system and all grades will soon be posted. Please contact your teacher directly for an update on your child's progress.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Recycling
PLEASE SAVE - The PTO wanted to remind everyone to save your box tops, empty capri sun containers, glue sticks and ink jet catridges for recycling projects that can earn the PTO and the school money.
Grocery Store -School Support
Safeway -https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp and either enroll as a new member, starting with entering the school ID #, which is listed below. Existing members with the Safeway card click on "Existing Supporters" and follow those instructions. You must remember your password or call 1-800-400-7878 and they can enroll over the phone in just a few minutes.
T Clay Wood Elementary PTO
eScrip Group ID – 500029875
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HARRIS - TEETER INFORMATION - T Clay Wood Elementary School is now linked with Harris Teeter's Together in Education Program. Effective today, if you link your card with the numbers 8707, either on-line or next time you shop, TCWES will earn 5% of your Private Label purchases from HT. Spread the word! Thank you.
T Clay Wood Elementary PTO
eScrip Group ID – 500029875
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HARRIS - TEETER INFORMATION - T Clay Wood Elementary School is now linked with Harris Teeter's Together in Education Program. Effective today, if you link your card with the numbers 8707, either on-line or next time you shop, TCWES will earn 5% of your Private Label purchases from HT. Spread the word! Thank you.
www.harristeeter.com
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Target Red Card - If you link your target red card to T. Clay Wood, we will get 1% of their purchase (in-store or online) goes to the school. Link the Red Card to #152347. It takes just seconds to do online. A message will pop up saying: "Thank you, (your name), for helping T CLAY WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL raise money through the Take Charge of Education program."
https://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005174&ref=sr_shorturl_
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Target Red Card - If you link your target red card to T. Clay Wood, we will get 1% of their purchase (in-store or online) goes to the school. Link the Red Card to #152347. It takes just seconds to do online. A message will pop up saying: "Thank you, (your name), for helping T CLAY WOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL raise money through the Take Charge of Education program."
https://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005174&ref=sr_shorturl_
