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New PTO Board Has Been Elected!


 

 

 

Volunteer

Current Visitor Policies

Volunteers and Visitors must complete both trainings (print certificate for each and bring to school during first visit)

Child Abuse Training

Child Abuse Certificate

Confidentiality Training

Confidentiality Certificate

 

Visitation Procedures

Manor Woods Elementary welcomes visitors to our school. To limit interruptions and distractions to teaching and learning and to maximize safety for all persons, visitors need to abide by the following procedures developed by school administrators and in conjunction with the Howard County Public School Visitation Policy. 

Classroom Visitors/Observers 

  • Anyone wishing to visit Manor Woods for the purpose of observing or watching instruction in the classroom is asked to contact school administration or the teacher to discuss the purpose of the visit and to establish a convenient time for both the visitor and the school.
  • Upon entering the school, classroom visitors/observers must proceed to the main office, tell the secretary the purpose of the visit, and sign in through our Lobby Guard System. Visitors are required to have their driver's license to sign in.
  • When observing in a classroom, please allow the teacher to focus on instructing the students. Questions and concerns about instructional techniques, curriculum, and your child’s progress are better addressed during a conference. The teachers are happy to work with you to ensure your child’s success and can better serve you during a private appointment.
  • If a follow up meeting with school staff is desired, the visitor will schedule it for a mutually convenient time. 

Volunteers 

  • Manor Woods has a history of having many volunteers either helping in the classroom, in the cafeteria, for special events, or for assisting with PTO tasks and activities. Prearranged volunteers must go to the main office and sign in using LobbyGuard.

We very much appreciate and encourage parental involvement in our school, and also must maintain the appropriate instructional atmosphere for our students. Thank you for your attention to our school visitation policy.