PWCS cares deeply about students' emotional well-being during their time away from school. If a student is in need of emotional support during this time, please feel free to send an email to [email protected]. A school mental health or health professional will answer and offer virtual support to students to the best of their ability. This email is not to be used for emergency situations as it will not be monitored 24 hours a day. If a student is ever in an emergency situation he/she is encouraged to call 911 or utilize one of the resources listed below:
Emergency Resources:
ACTS Helpline 703-368-4141
1-800-SUICIDE (24-hour hotline) 1-800-784-2433
Crisis Text Hotline (24-hour hotline) 741741
PWC Child Protective Services Hotline 703-792-4200
PWC Community Services Board 703-792-7800
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Introduction to your School Counselor
Kindness
Important September Items:
Meet The Teacher
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Coping/COVID Coping
*Bully Prevention
*Digital Citizenship
Important October Dates:
Back to School Night I - October 4th (Last names A-L)
Back to School Night II - October 5th (Last names M-Z)
*October 11th - No school for students
*October 29th - 1st Quarter Ends
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Empathy
*Friendship
*Substance Abuse Lessons
Important November Dates:
November 1st - Parent Conference Day / No School for Students
November 2nd - Teacher Workday / No School for Students
November 4th / School Closed-Students & Faculty
November 11th - No school: Veterans Day
November 24th-26th - Thanksgiving Break
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*ATTENTION ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS!
**5TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!
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Meeting Reservation Link (opens in a new window)
**THE DEADLINE TO APPLY ONLINE AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAM IS
FEBRUARY 1, !**
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Growth Mindset
*Celebrating Differences
*Cooperation / Conflict Resolution
*Middle School Specialty Programs
Important December Dates:
December -January - Winter Break
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Academics
*Personal Learning Styles
Important January Dates:
January - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
January - Inauguration Day - No School
January - 1/2 day for Parent / Teacher Conferences
(2nd Quarter Ends/1st Semester Ends)
January - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
*ATTENTION ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS!
**5TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!
Ms. Brown (School Counselor) has visited all 5th grade classrooms to provide all the needed info for the PWCS Middle School Specialty Programs. As promised, here is a document with brief info on those programs. Please review the info and discuss this with your child to make the best decision for your child/family. You are welcome to call, email and/or visit with Ms. Brown during Zoom office hours if more assistance is needed.
(Zoom office hours: M-F 9:9:30a.m. and 12-12:30p.m.)
**THE DEADLINE TO APPLY ONLINE AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAM IS
FEBRUARY 1, !**
+REMEMBER::
- Apply ON LINE!(NO paper applications!)
- Visit the school's website OR www.pwcs.edu to complete the application.
- If you apply to MARSTELLER or PENNINGTON, you will need a Teacher Recommendation!Teachers will return recommendation forms directly to School Counselors. (*Don't forget to tell your COUNSELORS if you plan to apply to either of these schools.)
- *THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 1,!!*
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Diversity
*Self-Control
*Conflict Resolution
*Learning Styles
Important February Dates:
February - Presidents Day - No School
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Goals/Goal Setting
*Self-Esteem
*Learning Hacks
*Mindfulness
Important MARCH Dates:
March - Quarter 3 ENDS
March -April - SPRING BREAK! (No School)
April - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*I Messages
*Test Stress/Anxiety
*Safe At Home Safe Alone
*Middle School Prep
*ATTENTION ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS!
**5TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!
Ms. Brown (School Counselor) is visiting all 5th grade classrooms to share the 6th grade course selection information for Parkside Middle School. As promised, here's some helpful info about the classes
*AND THE LINK TO ENTER YOUR COURSE REQUESTS. (See BELOW.)
This form can ONLY be completed ONLINE!
*****The course selection form MUST be completed by/on FRIDAY, APRIL TH!!
Parents, please review the info and discuss this with your child to make the best choices for your child/children.
Click the link below to READ about the available classes:
PKMS Course Descriptions2021.docx
Click here for COURSE REQUEST FORM
PKMS Performing Arts Info
You are welcome to call, email and/or visit with Ms. Wanat during office hours if more assistance is needed.
(Office hours: M-F 8:30-4p.m.)
Bonus: Tips for Middle School
10 Keys to Middle School Success.docx
Important APRIL Dates:
*APRIL TH - Deadline for Rising 6th Grade COURSE REQUEST FORM!!
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Safe at Home Safe Alone (cont'd)
*Careers
*Middle School Transition
Important MAY Dates:
May - Memorial Day - No School
*ATTENTION ALL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS!
**5TH GRADE STUDENTS ONLY!!
If you chose BAND as an Encore choice for 6th grade, you and your parents will need to
contact PARKSIDE to choose your INSTRUMENT.
Click the link below for all the information to schedule an appointment time with them!
PKMS-Instrument Selection2021.pdf
You are welcome to call, email and/or visit with Ms. Wanat during office hours if more assistance is needed.
(Office hours: M-F 8:30-4p.m.)
The topics we will cover this month during counseling class are:
*Middle School Transition (cont'd)
*Safety/Stranger Safety
Important JUNE Dates:
June - Quarter 4 ENDS
June - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for students! (1/2 day)