Upcoming Events
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- Regional Orchestra Event11/10/2009
- REPORT CARDS go home11/11/2009
- VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY - Schools closed11/16/2009
- MAC Meeting11/17/2009
PWCS News
School Announcements
Career Day is Coming!
The Career Day for this school year will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. We are currently looking for participants for this important program.
This program is designed to assist our eighth grade students in learning from professionals the duties, responsibilities, educational requirements and training necessary in various career fields.
Our parents and our community are an invaluable resource, and we are taking this time to request volunteers to participate in this year’s program. We are looking for a wide variety of careers to be represented from all walks of life.
Interested? Check out the flier or contact Mrs. Wark in Guidance.
Interested? Check out the flier or contact Mrs. Wark in Guidance.
Influenza Like Illness Information
Parents/Guardians: Please click on the attached link for a letter in English or Spanish containing important information that was sent home with students regarding Influenza Like Illness (ILI). Additional information regarding ILI and H1N1 may be obtained from the main PWCPS website.
Operation Turkey Food Drive
Once again Marsteller is having Operation Turkey to collect food for our local food pantry from Monday, 9 November to Tuesday, 17 November. Help us bring a happy Thanksgiving and holiday season to our community’s neediest families! Your gift will enable SERVE to give Thanksgiving baskets to more then 1,200 individuals and families; provide holiday gifts to shelter and transitional housing families; and distribute much-needed food to needy families throughout the winter months. Those served are identified by local social service departments and through SERVE’s client lists. All food will go to needy families in our community. Please bring any non-perishable food (in cans or boxes) to your homeroom. The class with the most donations will win a prize. For a list of foods especially needed, please look at the flier in English or Spanish. Questions? Contact Mr. Turner or Mrs. Turner.
Marsteller Banking Job Applications
Our very own BB&T branch will be reopening its doors very soon! If you are new to Marsteller and would like apply to be a part of the student-run branch as a teller, relationship banker, marketing coordinator, or center leader, then stop by the office to pick up a job description, application, and teacher recommendation form. Completed applications and teacher recommendations are due by Friday, 13 November!
Literary Magazine Informational Meeting
Literary Magazine will have an informational meeting on Monday, 9 November in Room 1401 until 4:00 P.M. Please make arrangements for a ride home then. For more information, contact Ms. Reilly.
Share Student Photos for the Yearbook
Students - do you have great Marsteller pictures? Upload them here. They may be included in the yearbook!
Remember you can order your yearbook online. Go to Josten's website - www.jostensyearbooks.com Questions? Check with Ms. Pullin.
Special Education Workshop
The Prince William County Public Schools Office of Special Education Parent Resource Center and the Arc of Greater Prince William will co-host an informational workshop for parents and primary caregivers of students receiving special education services on the “Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia” on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, from 7-9 p.m. at the Muriel Humphrey Center, located at 13505 Hillendale Drive in Dale City.
Staff from the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center will share the changes reflected in the final state regulations that were enacted on July 7, 2009. There is no cost for the class, but registration is required. For additional information, click to see the flier, call 703.791.8846 or visit www.pwcs.edu, click on How Do I and select Find the ParentResourceCenter?
Registering for Marsteller's SchoolFusion Web Page
Due to upgrades in our online system, all users must obtain an authorization letter in person at your child’s school in order to register on this Web site under “New User Registration.”
This year, there is a new process to log into Edulink Intouch to view student grades or emergency information. Click here for more additional information.
It will take 24 to 48 hours after you create your SchoolFusion ID for it to become active in Edulink.
Please check the Frequently Asked Questions document if you have problems.
Bulldog Brainstorm Back in Action
Do you need help with work in a particular class? Come to Bulldog Brainstorm for help from a teacher from your grade level.
Our mission is to provide support in academic coursework through weekly contact with grade level teachers to help ensure the academic success of every student.
We meet on Tuesdays after school until 4:00 (if you have a ride arranged) or 5:00 (if you ride the activity bus) . Go to the Bulldog Brainstorm Club page to get the permission slip and brochure. Contact Ms. Olson in the library if you have questions.
Our mission is to provide support in academic coursework through weekly contact with grade level teachers to help ensure the academic success of every student.
We meet on Tuesdays after school until 4:00 (if you have a ride arranged) or 5:00 (if you ride the activity bus) . Go to the Bulldog Brainstorm Club page to get the permission slip and brochure. Contact Ms. Olson in the library if you have questions.
Ways You Can Support Marsteller's PTO
There are many ways you can help Marsteller and support our PTO.
Order Spirit Wear for yourself and your student. It makes a great gift!
Purchase an Attractions Dining and Value Guide. This saves you money while it helps your school.
For details and order forms, go to the Marsteller PTO page.
Order Spirit Wear for yourself and your student. It makes a great gift!
Purchase an Attractions Dining and Value Guide. This saves you money while it helps your school.
For details and order forms, go to the Marsteller PTO page.
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE
Virginia law requires all students entering sixth-grade (and all students new to Prince William County Schools entering grades seven and eight) be vaccinated with the tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization prior to entry into school.
In compliance with this state requirement, students who do not meet the requirement by the first day of school in September will be excluded from school.
Please click here for more details or contact Ms. Powley, MarstellerSchool Nurse, if you have additional questions.
Please click here for more details or contact Ms. Powley, MarstellerSchool Nurse, if you have additional questions.
Help with Selecting Reading Books for Your Child
The Virginia Department of Education is adding a new resource to encourage independent reading among our youth and thereby improve academic achievement for all students. The research is clear! Students who read have higher achievement in all subjects.
To help you and your child in choosing books that can promote reading growth, this year your child’s 2009 English SOL score will include a Lexile Level. The Lexile Level is based on your student’s SOL score on the English portion of the SOL and approximates his/her reading level. This means that your child should be able to read and understand books in a Lexile range of approximately 100 points below to 50 points above the designated score.
Click to see the entire letter in English or en espanol.
Click to see the entire letter in English or en espanol.
Safety Concern - Backpacks and Bags
We would like to remind students of an important safety concern - the carrying of string backpacks, tote bags, messenger bags and the like. These bulky items contribute to an unsafe environment in the hallway when someone is bumped and in the classroom where someone can trip over them. We ask that you comply with this safety measure by keeping these items in your locker, and if you are seen with one, you will be asked to promptly stow it in your locker.
