It has been another busy week at Manor Woods. We want to thank all our families that attended the Standards Based Instruction & Reporting Information virtual session on Wednesday evening. For those families that were unable to attend, please access the following link for information and resources Elementary Standards-Based Instruction and Reporting for Families 

This is a reminder that schools and offices are closed on Monday, September 25th for Yom Kippur. 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

Kelli Jenkins, Principal
Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal

 

 

 

 

2023-2024  IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

 

SEPTEMBER

• 25 -Yom Kippur - Schools and Offices Closed
• 28 - PTA Restaurant Night ~ Crazy Mason, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
• 29 - PTA Back-To-School BlackTop Bingo, Pavilion Opens @6:15pm, Bingo starts at 6:45

OCTOBER

• 9 - Schools Closed for Students, Professional Learning Day
• 20 - Schools Closed for Students, Professional Work Day
• 25 - Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinic (more information to come)
• 31 - End of Q1, 3hr Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.

 

                                    

 

 

INFORMATION TO SHARE

 

2023 MCAP Home Reports - Coming Home Thursday 9/28

Students who participated in the 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) for grades 3-8, English 10, Algebra I and II, and Geometry in the 2022-2023 school year will be hand carrying individual score reports home on 9/28/23. For additional information on how to interpret the reports, please visit https://support.mdassessments.com/reporting/ and click on the Parent Score Interpretation Guide menu. 

These results will be used in combination with other assessments and class work to gauge overall student performance. 

 

Inclement Weather Asynchronous Day Plan

The Board of Education did not approve the 2023-2024 Inclement Weather Asynchronous Day Plan. As a result, HCPSS will not use asynchronous days this school year. Any days that schools are closed for inclement weather will be made up at the end of the school year.

 

Multilingual Parent Leadership Program

HCPSS’ Multilingual Parent Leadership Program will begin on Thursday, Oct. 5 The six-week program is designed to help multilingual parents navigate the school system and develop the confidence to serve as advocates for their children. The program also provides training for multilingual parents to assume leadership roles in schools and the community.

 

PTA NEWS

 

Restaurant Night

Please join us Thursday, September 28th at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar for the first restaurant event of the year!

The event will take place 4pm-7pm.

PTA Sponsored Bingo Night!

Friday, September 29th

Blacktop opens at 6:15pm, Bingo starts at 6:45pm

Bingo is free! There will be food trucks, pizza, and treats for purchase. (Cash only, please bring small bills.)

This is a family event- not drop off. Please register to attend at https://www.mwespta.com/packet/40691019

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!

Spirit Wear has arrived!

We have some exciting new items this year!

All orders will be placed online and shipped to Manor Woods. Items will be sent home with the students through their homeroom teacher a few weeks after all ordering is complete. https://manorwoodselem23.itemorder.com/

Please contact Jennie Hardy if you have any questions. jennievhardy@gmail.com

 

Community News & Events

HCPSS News                      

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

• HCPSS website

• HCPSS News

• HCPSS Help 

• HPSS Community News and Programs

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 

Click here to access the 9/14/23 Weekly Duck

 

STANDARDS BASED INSTRUCTION AND REPORTING

Starting this school year, HCPSS will report student academic progress in grades PreK to 2 using standards-based reporting. There are no changes to Grades 3-5 report cards. Intermediate grades will transition to standards-based reporting in 2024-2025. To learn more about standards-based instruction and reporting, visit parent resources at this link.

Elementary Standards Based Instruction and Reporting Family and Community Resources

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th each year in the United States. This celebration honors numerous people from Spanish-speaking backgrounds who have come to the United States. We celebrate their cultures and traditions during this month. September 15th was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Also, Mexico celebrates its independence day on September 16th and Chile celebrates its independence day on September 18th. 

Check out these websites for more information about Hispanic Heritage Month and how you can celebrate virtually and at home! 

• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

• National Hispanic Heritage Month

• September: Civics: Hispanic Heritage Month

• Hispanic Heritage Month - Teaching Tolerance

• Hispanic Heritage Month - NEA

• A Comprehensive List of the Essential Latin Music Genres

• 23 Books By Latinos That Might Just Change Your Life

 

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing

The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment is designed to measure a student’s academic achievement and growth over time in reading and mathematics. Together with other classroom-based information, MAP results can help teachers make instructional decisions that match the needs of each child.  This fall, students in grades 1-5 will take the MAP assessment in both reading and math.  Please see the testing dates below.  For more information about the MAP assessment visit https://www.hcpss.org/academics/testing/map-information/.

MAP Math
First Grade - September 19
Second Grade - September 27
Third Grade - October 10
Fourth Grade - September 26
Fifth Grade - September 27

MAP Reading
First Grade - September 18
Second Grade - October 4
Third Grade - October 3
Fourth Grade - October 2
Fifth Grade - October 12

BSAP Saturday Math Academy 

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) Saturday Math Academy Fall Session is approaching! 

This year, the BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12 based on course availability. Registration will take place online Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website. For more information, please visit: https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2021/09/bsap-saturday-math-academy-virtual-fall-2021-program/  

Flyers for distribution: 

BSAP SMA Fall 2023 Flyer (English)

BSAP SMA Fall 2023 Flyer (Spanish)

BSAP SMA Fall 2023 Flyer (Chinese)

BSAP SMA Fall 2023 Flyer (Korean)

Lunch Information

New! Student Meals & Payments

New for the 2023-2024 school year, HCPSS no longer will use Nutrislice for school menus or MySchoolBucks for payment. Instead, we have a new parent site for all things food and nutrition. LINQ Connect is a secure, online portal that allows families to make online payments to their child’s meal account, monitor their child’s account, schedule automatic recurring payments, set up low balance alerts, submit a Free and Reduced Meals program application, and more.
Please note: MySchoolBucks meal balances were automatically transferred to LINQ Connect. If your child had a balance at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, when you add your child to your profile, that meal balance will be displayed. To request a refund of meal balances at any time, complete this brief online form.

For the 2023-2024 school year, students whose families do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be required to pay the daily meal price.

• Breakfast - $2.00

• Lunch - $2.80

MWES Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Information and Application for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)

The HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Those eligible for Free and Reduced Meals receive both breakfast and lunch for free.

Parents/guardians must submit a new application every school year to maintain their student’s eligibility. Click the button below to apply.https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/farms/

Volunteers ~ Reminders/Information

All visitors and volunteers must complete the following documentation prior to volunteering: Confidentiality Training Course and Child Abuse Training course. Parents should print out the certificates associated with these trainings (below) and hand them in to the Front Office.  Confidentiality Training Certificate and Child Abuse Training Certificate

Howard County Recreation and Parks

Fall 2023 Howard County Recreation & Parks After School classes for students at Manor Woods ES. 

These classes provide fun, structured, educational, and enriching activities for students, benefitting both the child(ren) and parents!

Please click here to view classes:  Manor Woods Elementary Fall After School Flyer (1).pdf  

Sensory Friendly Story Time 

Thanks to a continued partnership between OEIS, the HCPSS Family Support & Resource Center, and the Howard County Public Library System, we are pleased to announce the return of the Sensory Friendly Story Time & More series. These monthly classes provide an opportunity for families to experience stories, music, and movement in a supportive environment. Classes will rotate throughout the County at different HCPL branches each month. Space is limited and registration is required. The first classes are coming up on 9/13/23 and 10/11/23, please see these fliers for details & share with families! Sensory Stories_September 2023 and Sensory Stories_October 2023