Dear Manor Woods Families,
It was great to have a full 5-day week with routine and structure! The fourth quarter is underway and warmer weather is here. With that said, we know this is an important time of year for us to review our DUCK expectations with our students and we ask for your collaboration and support from home to review the expectations too.
The following are ways to Be a Mighty Duck at Manor Woods:
We appreciate your collaboration and support from home as we are intentionally highlighting and discussing these expectations with our students during this time of year.
As a reminder, today after 4:00 PM, third quarter report cards are viewable for parents/guardians via HCPSS Connect. This is a great time to celebrate all the successes from the third quarter and set goals for the final quarter of this school year! Our Mighty Ducks make us proud EVERY DAY!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Kelli Jenkins, Principal
Jennifer Zinn, Assistant Principal
Important Dates
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, Marriotts Ridge HS, 7:00 PM
8 - Full Day of School (New)
9 - Spring Chorus Concert, Marriotts Ridge HS, 7:00 PM
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
HOWARD COUNTY SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
Congratulations to all 62 of our orchestra and band members who performed at the Howard County Solo & Ensemble Festival last Saturday at Long Reach High School. We are so proud of your enthusiasm and effort to participate in this wonderful county-wide event!
FIELD DAY
Field Day is Tuesday May 19th! Students will be participating in movement & cooperative activities during the school day. We need volunteers to help supervise and run stations. If you would like to volunteer, please register here. Please be mindful when registering to look at which grade levels will be participating in the area during that session.
Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the outside weather in their Field Day color or any MWES attire for the event. (K-Red, 1-Orange, 2-Yellow, 3-Blue, 4-Green, 5-Purple)
If you have any questions, please email Karyn_peksa@hcpss.org, Allison_holocker@hcpss.org or laura_krasilovsky@hcpss.org.
NATIONAL POEM MONTH
April is National Poetry Month and Thursday, April 30th is National Poem In Your Pocket Day!! Students and staff are invited to bring a poem from home to put in their pockets to read/share. There will be poems at school if any student needs a poem. Please wear clothing with a pocket on April 30th!
Information Worth Repeating
YEARBOOK
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
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 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
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