Was Your Student Absent from School?
If your student is absent, please submit any absences in ParentVUE for the current day. If the absence has already passed, send an email to [email protected] to report your student's absence. The absence email should include your student's full name, grade, date(s) of the absence(s), the reason for the absence, parent name, and a good contact phone number. Parents have up to five school days to verify a school absence before the absence becomes unexcused. If you are unable to send an email, you may fax your child's absence note to 571-719-2400 or send in a note to the front office including the information requested above.
Keep in mind that pre-arranged absences should, when possible, be submitted at least 5 days prior to the absence. Please refer to Reg 724-1 for an explanation of what is considered Excused Absences and more detailed information regarding Attendance Policies.
Student Reminder
Students are reminded to use the sidewalks when walking to and from school. Please do not cut through private yards in an attempt to shorten your walk. For safety purposes, use the designated sidewalks.
Skateboarding is prohibited on school property.
Before and After School Safety
For the students who walk to and from school, the crossing guards have asked us to remind you to listen carefully at the cross walk. They will say the word "CROSS" which will let you know that it is safe to cross.
Bike Helmets Required
For those students who ride a bike to school, the Code of Virginia, as well as local ordinances, requires a protective helmet to be worn by every person below the age of 15. If you are riding a bike to school, you are required to wear a helmet.
No Skateboards on Busses
Attention all skateboarders - Skateboards are no longer allowed on buses. They are difficult to secure, which makes them a safety issue.
Parent Links
iPad Best Practices
- Keep iPads in Cases: iPads should stay in their cases, even when charging. If damaged outside of the case, families are responsible for the cost. Please remind your student to keep their iPad in the case.
- Charge iPads at Home: Many students came to school with uncharged devices in the past, thereby missing valuable instruction. Please establish a routine or space at home for charging, as classrooms have limited outlets for charging.
- Educational Use Only: The iPad is for school use, not for watching videos or playing games. Misuse can lead to consequences as the school monitors usage.
- Follow School Rules: Students must follow directions for proper iPad use. Misuses or vandalism (e.g., writing on the keyboard) may result in referrals.
- Canvas LMS
- Student Support (web-based Canvas user guides)
- Student Support (video user Canvas guides)
- Student Support (web-based iPad iOS Canvas user guides)
- Canvas Assignment How-Tos for iPads
- iPad User Guide
- Parent Support (web-based Canvas user guides)
- Parent Pairing Code for Canvas (PDF guide)
- Parent (Observer) Pairing Code for Canvas on iPads
- Canvas Observer Introduction (YouTube)
- Canvas for Parents (YouTube playlist)
- PWCS Continuous Learning Page (Zoom & Canvas Information by PWCS)
- MSMS Web links
- Athletics and Sports
- Lunch Menus
- Math & Science Program
- Marsteller Advisory Committee (MAC)
- Marsteller PTO
- Nurse's News
- School Counseling - Guidance Office
- Student Clubs
PWCS Information
PWCS Health & Safety
- Accident Insurance
- Bullying Prevention
- Concussion
- Counseling
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Immunizations
- Social Media & Online Safety
- Social Workers
- Sports Physicals Forms
- Student Health & Wellness
- Suicide & Self-Harm Prevention
- Threat Assessment
- Tip Line
PWCS New Arrivals
- Before & After Care
- Enrolling Students
- Find my Child's School
- Military Family Support
- Registering Students Who Speak Other Languages
- Transfers
PWCS Parent Resources
- Child Find (Identify Special Needs)
- Closings, Delays & Emergencies
- Boundary Information
- Find Your School
- Home Schooling
- ParentVUE
- ParentVUE Information
- Parent Resource Center
- PWCS-TV
- Title IX
- Translations Services