From School Administration
Dear Manor Woods Families,
A HUGE SHOUT OUT to our PTO for sponsoring our Multicultural Festival last night at Marriotts Ridge HS! This event is always the most attended Manor Woods event and it is truly an evening to learn more about our community and the amazing make-up of the many different cultures represented within our school and beyond! It was wonderful to spend time talking with so many families while enjoying the delicious food, watching the amazing performances and learning more about the many cultures that represent our school. We are so appreciative of our PTO for sponsoring the event and collaborating with our staff as well as the many families who volunteered to be a part of this great event! THANK YOU!
Tuesday, April 14th marked the end of the third quarter. We are very very proud of our Mighty Ducks and all of their hard work throughout the quarter! With the start of fourth quarter, we know this can be a very busy time for our students/families with spring sports, activities and/or events and we appreciate your support and collaboration in helping to keep our students present and ready to learn each day. Our staff is dedicated to ending the school year with a strong fourth quarter for our students!
At 4:00 PM on Friday, April 24th, you can access your child's third quarter report card. Report cards will be available via HCPSS Connect. We encourage families to log into their accounts to view their child’s report cards. Please contact our front office if you have any questions or difficulty accessing report cards.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Kelli Jenkins, Principal
Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal
Important Dates
April
Arab American Heritage Month begins
Autism Awareness Month begins
24 - NEW DATE~3rd Quarter Report Cards Viewable, 4:00 PM
22 & 24 - 5th Grade Field Trip Living Classrooms
May
4-8 - Staff Appreciation Week
6 - Spring Band Concert, Marriott Ridge HS, 7:00 PM
8 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Green Meadows
13 - 5th Grade Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH)
13 - PTO Meeting, Media Center, 7:00 PM
19 - Field Day
25 - Schools and Offices Closed ~ Memorial Day
27- Schools and Offices Closed ~ Eid ul-Adha
28 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Biz Town
29 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Biz Town
June
3 - Spring Orchestra Concert, Marriott Ridge HS, 7:00 PM
8 - Full Day of School (New)
15 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:15 AM ~ (More details coming soon)
16 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Learning Day
17 - 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
18 - Last Day of School / 3 Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Work Day
19 - Schools & Offices Closed - Juneteenth
23 - Schools & Offices Closed - Primary Election Day
RELATED ARTS ~ COLOR CALENDAR SCHEDULE
Note: Color Calendar May Not Reflect Updated School Closures/Early Dismissals
UPDATED HCPSS CALENDAR
https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
MWES NEWS
YEARBOOK UPDATES
Congratulations to our Cover Contest Winners!!!
Cover - Grace Chung - 5th Mr. Weaver
Back - Mishika Pandey - 5th Mr. Packan
Inside - Joanna Kim 5th - Ms. Sorkin
We had so many amazing entries and all will be featured in the yearbook. Thank you to all who participated!
PURCHASE A YEARBOOK!
Purchase a yearbook today! The deadline for ordering and creating custom pages is 5/13/26. Yearbooks are available for purchase at:
https://account.treering.com/create-account/1014749226162236?PassCode=1014749226162236
Take Your Child to Work Day 2026 ~ Thursday, April 23rd
Take Your Daughters and/or Sons to Work Day is a public education program sponsored by the Ms. Foundation for Women, which was launched in 1992. This year, Take Our Daughters and/or Sons to Work Day will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The Howard County Public School System supports this program, which encourages students to go to work with an adult mentor. It is a great opportunity for students to investigate future careers!
If your student is going to participate in this program, please complete and submit THIS FORM by Wednesday, 4/22/26. Any HCPSS student who has submitted the attached form requesting to participate in this national program will be considered excused, and therefore marked as a “field trip” for their attendance on 4/23/26. Please contact Manor Woods Elementary School at 410-313-7165 if you have additional questions.
Direct Form Link:
Take Your Child to Work Day 2026
HCLA Bookfair at Barnes and Noble
Please join us for the Young Authors' Contest Reading Day and Bookfair beginning Sunday, April 19, at Barnes and Noble in Ellicott City, Long Gate Shopping Center. To celebrate our winners, the Howard County Literacy Association (HCLA) invites you to support our literacy programs by shopping at any Barnes and Noble location or ordering online using the Bookfair number 12941845. This book fair runs from April 19 to 24, 2026.
Information Worth Repeating
Early Pickup/Afterschool Activities Reminders
To ensure smooth end-of-day procedures, please plan to pick up your child no later than 2:55 pm for an early pickup. 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. If you arrive after 3:00 pm, you will need to wait in the car loop line until our regular dismissal begins.
Please bring your driver's license for any early dismissal.
If your child has an after-school activity, please provide a note each day. This will help for a smoother dismissal as there are many days our students visit the front office at dismissal with questions regarding an afterschool activity and if they are supposed to stay at school for the activity. A note will help the teacher and your child remember the activity on a weekly basis.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide the best possible environment for all students!
Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP)
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 Tuesday, April 7 - Friday, May 29. 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 20, 21, 22, and 24
4th Grade - April 8, 10, 13, and 14
5th Grade - April 8, 10, 13, and 14
MCAP Math
3rd Grade - May 4, 5, 6, and 8
4th Grade - May 4, 5, 6, and 8
5th Grade - April 27, 28, 29 and May 1
After School Programs At MWES
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Spring 2026 After School Classes flier for Manor Woods ES
~Manor Woods ES Spring 2026 After School Classes Flier
~Manor Woods ES HCRP Program Registration Page
PTO NEWS
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.
Family Guides: What your Child Will Learn this Year
Do you want to get a head start on the school year? We encourage all parents/guardians to visit the link below to learn what your child will learn this year in grades PreK-5! Once you click on your child’s grade level, use the yellow “course navigation” box in the top right corner to navigate standards, free games, and family activities for each subject area. Happy learning!
What Your Child Will Learn Guides
HCPSS / Community News and Programs
https://community-programs.hcpss.org/
HCPSS NEWS