2024-2025 IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
April
- 14-21 - Schools Closed for Students ~ Spring Break
- 22 - Schools Reopen
- 24 - National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
- 24 - Multicultural Night, Mount View MS @ 6:00 PM
- 25 - Report Cards Viewable @ 4:00 PM
- 30 - PTA Meeting
May
- 5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- 7 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (Professional Work and Wellness Day)
- 7 - Field Day
- 16 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (Professional Learning Day)
- 22 - 5th Grade Simulated Congressional Hearings
- 26 - Schools and Offices Closed (Memorial Day)
- 30 - PTA Blacktop Carnival
June
- 3 - PTA Yogi Castle Restaurant Night
- 6 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early (Professional Work Day)
11 - PTA Orioles Fundraiser Night
Related Arts Color Calendar Schedul
RA Color Calendar
MWES NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS to our MWES 4th & 5th Grade Chorus for SHINING BRIGHT at both the in-school and evening concerts. Both concerts were fantastic! Our students worked hard and did an AMAZING job! We were in awe of every student! Thank you to Mrs. Shawyer for all your hard work and dedication to our young musicians and to our school. BRAVO!
Congratulations to the many orchestra, band and chorus members who performed at the Howard County Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday. These students chose and performed music in small groups or as soloists in this student-led county-wide event.
Amazing!
Congratulations to Jonah Diamant and Camden Sedghi who represented Manor Woods in the Howard County Honors Orchestra concert.
We are so proud of you!
Art Exhibition
The 52nd HCPSS art exhibition is on display at the Mall in Columbia. Stop by before April 30.
Congratulations to students for their hard work!
Field Day
Field Day is Wednesday May 7th! Students will be participating in movement & cooperative activities during the school day.
If you would like to volunteer to help supervise a station, please sign up for your station activity. All volunteers must complete HCPSS Volunteer Training prior to arrival. Due to limited parking and safety concerns, we are unable to accommodate parents and community members as spectators during Field Day unless previously registered to volunteer for the event.
Students are encouraged to wear their Field Day color or MWES attire appropriate for the outside weather. (K-Red, 1-Orange, 2-Yellow, 3-Blue, 4-Green, 5-Purple)
If you have any questions, please email Karyn_peksa@hcpss.org or Allison_holocker@hcpss.org.
National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Mark your calendars for National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 24, 2025! This special day provides children with an opportunity to explore career paths, gain workplace experience, and see firsthand what their parents and mentors do.
Students participating will receive an excused absence, recorded as a field trip. We encourage families to take advantage of this unique learning experience! Be sure to check with your employer for participation details and guidelines.
PEP (Parent Encouragement Program) Family Resiliency Classes
Classes are free of charge and meet virtually 1 night a week for 8 weeks beginning the week of April 22, 2025. Visit PEP Flyer for more information and to register.
Lost And Found
Please stop by and pick up your missing items.
Lost and Found area is located outside of the cafeteria and in the main lobby.
Please consider labeling your child’s coat, sweatshirts, etc. with their full name.
Please be sure to check for any belongings your child may have misplaced during this quarter.
~~~~~~~Any remaining items will be donated~~~~~~~
INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
Early Pickup Reminder
To ensure smooth end-of-day procedures, please plan to pick up your child no later than 2:55 pm. This helps us maintain a focused learning environment and ensures the safety and smooth dismissal of all students. Picking up students after this time can disrupt classroom activities and interfere with dismissal procedures. Early dismissals cannot be conducted after 2:55 pm.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide the best possible environment for all students!
Reporting Student Absences
If your student is absent or will be absent, please contact us at the following email address to explain the reason: MWESabsence@hcpss.org. In the email, please Include the following information:
- Student First and Last Name
- Teacher
- Grade
- Date of Absence
- Reason for absence (e.g., illness, bereavement, observance of a religious holiday, lack of transportation). You may copy your child’s teacher on the attendance email if you’d like.
Even if you have notified MWES of your upcoming absence, HCPSS will send out an automated email message whenever a student is absent. MWES will make sure your child is marked accurately on their attendance record.
Important Note:
If you know your child will be absent for more than 3 days or would like to request days, please fill out an EXTENDED ABSENCE DISCRETIONARY ABSENCE Form. Feel free to email the completed form to caroline_chisholm@hcpss.org
Please click here for the form: https://www.hcpss.org/about-us/forms/
~ For other school forms please visit: https://www.hcpss.org/about-us/forms/
Absences for Religious Obligation:
Religious Forms Click here: https://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/fillable-religious-absence.pdf
April is National Poetry Month!!
Next Thursday, April 10th, we will be celebrating National “Poem in Your Pocket Day.” On this day, students and staff are encouraged to bring in a poem from home or write a poem down and place the poem in their pocket. The students will read and share with their classmates and staff. We will be providing additional poems to grade levels for students who need a poem for that day.
MCAP
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that states administer annual state assessments to all students in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in grades 3-8 and once in high school.
Manor Woods students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) in both ELA and math. The MCAP provides information to educators, parents, and the public on student progress towards proficiency on the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. For more information, visit https://www.hcpss.org/academics/testing/mcap/.
The MCAP assessment window is Monday, April 7 - Friday, May 30. Specific testing dates are below for each grade level. Please make every effort to have your child attend school on testing days and to refrain from scheduling any appointments during these times to minimize missing instruction due to make-up testing. There is no need to study for the MCAP. To prepare, have your child get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time.
MCAP ELA
3rd Grade - April 28, 29, 30 and May 2
4th Grade - April 28, 29, 30 and May 2
5th Grade - April 8, 9, 23, and 25
MCAP Math
3rd Grade - May 13, 14, 19, and 20
4th Grade - May 5, 6, 9, and 12
5th Grade - May 5, 6, 9, and 12
PTA News
PTA Calendar: https://www.mwespta.com/calendar
Please visit the PTA website at https://www.mwespta.com/
Multicultural Night Volunteers Needed
Multicultural Night- Save the Date
Thursday, April 24th 6pm-7pm Mount View Middle School
We are looking for volunteers to bring this event to life! Use the link below to sign-up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084BA5A92BA0FC1-52283709-mwes?useFullSite=true#/
HCPSS News
AUTISM IN THE PARK
Saturday, April 12, 2025 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Blandair Park, Columbia, MD
Come out and celebrate Autism Acceptance Month! Visit with first responders, providers, and county resources. Enjoy interactive play, entertainers, face painting, sensory-friendly spaces, demonstrations, and a wonderful day in the park celebrating our community! The rain date is Sunday, April 13. Sponsored by Howard County Recreation and Parks and the Autism Society of Maryland.
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: HCPSS Student Code Of Conduct
HCPSS Student & Parent 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.
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