From School Administration
Dear Manor Woods Families,
It has been a wonderful American Education Week for all! We welcomed so many visitors this week and we are so appreciative of all the parents/guardians who spent time with us throughout the week. Our students were super excited to have family members in the building and we hope everyone enjoyed seeing a “snapshot” of a typical day at Manor Woods. Thank you for helping us celebrate American Education Week and the importance of bringing together educators, parents, students and communities to unify in providing the best educational experience possible!
Parent Conferences will be held next week, and school will dismiss three hours early on Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25 at 12:15 pm. Just a reminder, conferences on Monday are in-person and conferences on Tuesday and/or Wednesday are virtual. Our staff is excited for another opportunity to connect and share about your child’s progress during the first quarter as well as goals set for the second quarter.
Next week, we will take a break from sending our newsletter. Our next Weekly Duck will be sent on December 5th. With Thanksgiving upon us, this is a great time to reflect on the many things for which we are grateful. We are grateful for all the wonderful people at Manor Woods Elementary School. We have amazing students, staff and families. We want to share our gratitude for your partnership and collaboration and we look forward to continuing our work together.
On behalf of the entire Manor Woods Staff, we wish you and your family a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a fantastic weekend!
Kelli Jenkins, Principal
Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal
Important Dates
November
24 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
24 - Parent Teacher Conferences ~ IN PERSON ONLY
25 - Schools Close 3 Hours Early
25 - Parent Teacher Conferences ~ VIRTUAL ONLY
26 - 28 - Schools Closed for Thanksgiving
26 - Parent Teacher Conference ~ VIRTUAL ONLY
December
7- Chorus Concert, Marriott Ridge HS, 7:00 PM
10 - Family Literacy Night, 5:30-7:00 PM
24-31 - Winter Break School Closed (Schools and Offices Closed)
RELATED ARTS ~ COLOR CALENDAR SCHEDULE
MWES STAFF SHOUT-OUT
As we move through this month of gratitude, THANK YOU to the many students, parents/guardians who have recognized a MWES staff member with a shout out! If you haven’t had the opportunity to do this yet this month, please take a moment to recognize any staff member. The following is the message that has been shared the past two weeks regarding the staff shout out: This is always a great time to share our appreciation, thanks and gratitude. Reflecting on our many blessings and sharing our gratitude with others can truly make a difference. The staff at Manor Woods works so hard every day to make sure our students and families are happy and successful and we would love your help in recognizing our staff during this month of Thanksgiving. Will you join us in recognizing a staff member? Will you recognize any staff member who is making a difference for your child(ren)?
Please take a moment to recognize a staff member who is making a positive difference. Use this link to SHOUT OUT a MWES staff member: #MWES STAFF SHOUT OUT. We will share the SHOUT OUT with individual staff members as they are received. Thank you for your support in recognizing our amazing staff!
MWES NEWS
FOOD DRIVE UPDATE
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported our Food Drive to help Howard County families in need. Our amazing community donated 1,200 pounds of food! We're so grateful for your generosity and kindness. Thank you for making a difference for others!
Family Literacy Night
Information Worth Repeating
The Young Authors’ Contest
The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines for information about the rules and guidelines. Stories and poems must be typed and saved as a Word Doc or Googledoc. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet sent as a PDF. Submissions may be emailed to natalie_miskimins@hcpss.org by December 15, 2025. Contact Mrs. Miskimins with any questions. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA Website.
Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members. Visit the HCLA Welcome Page for information about joining.
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