Dear Manor Woods Families,
Thank you for your support as we navigate the various early closings and snow days! We are hopeful to have consistent school days moving forward! Our students and staff are all looking forward to this.
Our students are getting excited for the upcoming Kids Heart Challenge! All students will participate in the American Heart Association's Kids Challenge Event during Physical Education March 17-21. AND we NEED your help! We are looking for 100% of our students to register! We are currently at 18% of our students registered. Celebrate February as American Heart Month and the 3-day weekend by registering for the event at heart.org/schools. It costs $0 to register and all students that register will earn a wristband. With 50% of students registered, Manor Woods will receive $500 in Physical Education equipment
https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Kelli Jenkins & Jennifer Zinn
Principal & Assistant Principal
2024-2025 IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS
February
- 17 - Schools and Offices Closed for Presidents Day
- 19 - PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM
- 26 - PTA Explore Ramadan at MWES, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March
- 3 - 4 - Kindergarten and New First Grader Registration Week
- 4 - Field Trip To SkateZone For 3rd Graders
- 14 - Schools 3 Close Hours Early (Professional Work and Wellness Day)
- 31 - Schools Closed For Students (Professional Work and Development)
Related Arts Color Calendar Schedule
MWES NEWS
HCPSS Student Personal Device Changes
On January 30, 2025, the Board of Education approved adjustments to Policy 8080 - Responsible Use of Technology, Digital Tools, and Social Media that changes the ability for students to use personal devices during the school day. The Board approved the following changes related to the use of personal devices by students at school:
- No students, PreKindergarten-12, will be permitted to use cell phones and other personal technology devices during the student day (first bell to last bell of the day or posted school hours) except for reasons detailed in a student’s IEP, 504, or health plan. Under the prior version of the policy, elementary and middle school students were not permitted to use personal devices during the school day at any time. For high school students, this policy removes access to personal device in between classes and at lunch. For all grade levels, the addition of consequences for violating the policy is new.
- When a personal device is used in violation of the new policy, the device will be confiscated for the remainder of the student day. Following the first violation, the student may retrieve the device at the end of the student day. For all subsequent violations, a parent/guardian must retrieve the device from the school.
- A device that is confiscated during the final period of the student day will be confiscated for the entire next student day. The student may retrieve the device at the end of the day it was originally confiscated to take home but must provide it to the front office upon arrival on the next student day.
- Students may be in possession of personal devices, but they must be “away and silenced,” meaning devices are not able to be seen by either the student or staff member and are set to make no noise. Additionally, devices may not be a distraction.
- Smart watches will be permitted to be worn to check time but may not be a distraction.
- Personal laptops may be used for instructional activities in high school when permitted by the teacher.
- A staff member on a school-sponsored field trip may permit the use of a personal technology device by a student in limited situations where capturing a picture or video may be appropriate or contacting a parent/guardian is necessary.
- School administrators and school administrators’ designees may authorize use of a personal device in rare instances such as an emergency for communication purposes.
These new expectations will take effect on Monday, March 3, 2025. The complete changes and expectations links to an external site may be found online. Please take time to review these new expectations with your student to ensure they do not violate the new policy.
Our school will adhere strictly to the policy with hopes that the elimination of the distractions that personal devices cause use will result in healthier and more productive learning and social environments during the school day. More information will be shared before the implementation date.
Kids Heart Challenge
Celebrate February as American Heart Month by registering for the event at heart.org/schools. It costs $0 to register and all students that register will earn a wristband. With 50% of students registered, Manor Woods will receive $500 in Phys. Ed. equipment. Learn more about the Kid's Heart challenge from the American Heart Association. All students will participate in the event activities during Physical Education March 17-21.
PTA News
PTA Calendar: https://www.mwespta.com/calendar
Please visit the PTA website at https://www.mwespta.com/
HCPSS News
Bingo Night at Marriotts Ridge
Excellent Family night, and an opportunity to meet other families from our school and our community!
Saturday Feb. 22: Don’t miss out on BINGO NIGHT, a festive, family-friendly event which supports the Marriotts Ridge High School Music Foundation!
Bingo Tickets - $35 in advance
$40 at the door
Tickets include 20 Regular Games
- Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Doors open at 6 pm
- FOP Lodge #69, 2832 Nine Mile Circle, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Near historic Ellicott City)
Featured Prizes Include:
- Ooni Pizza Oven
- Solo Bonfire Smokeless Firepit
- Gift Cards Galore!
Buy tickets now: https://mrhsfruit.wixsite.com/fundraising
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.
HCPSS NEWS
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