This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, March 9, 2023, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting . The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Thank you.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public
Comments: https://forms.gle/opf7Fw28A17Gu7Av6
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
Interested in substituting in a school cafeteria? PCPS Nutritional Services will be holding some required training sessions March 15 & March 16. See the post for additional details and times. Please share.
Page County Public Schools has created and submitted a Hot Pressed Cubano recipe to the 2023 Spectacular Sandwich Throwdown to raise awareness and funds to paydown Unpaid Meal Charges incurred by the school nutrition program. Read the entire press release at https://5il.co/1qbhy .
We are so excited to host a Stanley Stem Night on March 7, 2023. There are lots of cool prizes and will be loads of fun! Mark your calendars for this enriching activity.
During School Board Appreciation month we also want to recognize two other special people. We would like to recognize Linda Breeden-Wallace for serving as the Clerk of the Board and the PCPS FOIA Officer, and Kim Burton, who serves as the Deputy Clerk of the Board. These two ladies go above and beyond in their duties to serve the board and our school division. Thank you for all you do. You are appreciated by all.
February is School Board Appreciation month! We would like to thank all of our PCPS school board members for working tirelessly to make our school division the very best it can be. Your contributions and involvement in our schools and community does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU!
Megan Gordon -- Chair at Large
Jackie Sullivan-Smoot -- District 5
Duane Painter-- District 4
Dr. Amy Painter -- District 3
Rolf Gubler -- District 2
Taylor Alger -- District 1
Important Message for Parents/Guardians:
This is a reminder that Monday, February 20, 2023, schools will be CLOSED in observance of President' s Day.
Have a great weekend, and please share.
The Page County Public Schools Wellness Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 3:30pm. We welcome anyone to participate. The committee focuses on the health and well-being of Page County Public Schools' students, staff, and families. Please contact the Central Office (540) 743-6533 for information on how to participate.
Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we have the best!! Be sure to thank them for all they do!!
#VAKindnessWeek -- How Will You Show Your Kindness?
Stanley Elementary School is wanting to teach kids how to ride a bike in PE Class
All Kids Bike is on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class.
Stanley, VA—2/9/2023-- The All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-to-Ride Program is a 24-fleet of bikes, pedal conversion kits, helmets, one teacher instruction bike, and certified curriculum teacher training, which is everything they will need to teach kids how to progress from balance to riding a bike in 8 lessons at Stanley Elementary School.
Lisa Weyer, Executive Director of the Strider Education Foundation explains, “The ability to ride a bike develops physical and mental well-being and instills confidence which can lead to better focus in the classroom. Kindergarten is the perfect age to teach kids to ride a bike focusing on gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. By teaching bike riding at the entry-level in a public school system, we are providing the knowledge and a positive foundation of a lifelong skill.”
At Stanley Elementary School this program will teach approximately 51 kindergarten students how to ride a bike on an annual basis. With the equipment lifespan of 7-10 years, this will impact up to 510 kids over the next decade.
To learn more about the program or make a donation, please visit: https://stridereducationfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/stanley-elementary-school-2023/stanley-elementary-school
Weather Alert - Monday, February 13, 2023
Out of an abundance of caution and due to varied conditions across the division, all PCPS schools and offices will open on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 13, 2023.
Human Trafficking
Resources:
1) https://www.pollyklaas.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/a-parents-guide-to-human-trafficking-2.pdf
2) https://www.childrensmercy.org/parent-ish/2020/12/preventing-human-trafficking/
3) https://www.stoptraffickingproject.com/
Chromebook Care
PCPS would like to recognize our elementary school counselors for positively impacting the lives of our young learners, each and every day!
Spring Picture Day is approaching! Please make sure your students are dressed and ready for their spring pictures.
This is a reminder that tonight, Wednesday, February 8, 2023, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting . The meeting will be held at the Central Office Board Room at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Thank you.
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public
Comments: https://forms.gle/vVMkJd3RG3Z8od5F7
View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live
How To Avoid Being Scammed.
School counselors make a difference in the lives of students, each and every day. In addition to helping students navigate their academic journey and prepare for a career, school counselors can help young people develop as a whole — personally, academically and professionally.
Historically, counselors began working in schools to provide vocational guidance to those joining the workforce. However, the term "guidance counselor" no longer encompasses the broad scope of work and duties provided by today's school counselors.
The role of the school counselor has evolved to become a central and important part of a child’s development and educational career. PCPS is thankful for our School Counselors!
