Neabsco_The Weekly Update

⭐Together, We Shine and Guide the Way⭐

Monday 12th: No School, Teacher's Professional Development Day

Tuesday 13th: First Day of Tutoring

Friday 16th: Family Fun Night at Chunk E. Cheese Fundraiser 4:30pm to 9:00pm

Saturday 17th: Title 1 Family Engagement 8:30am - 12:30pm, Hampton Middle School

Wednesday 21st: Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting at 5:00pm

Thursday 22nd: Fall Picture Day! We need parent volunteers.

Friday 23rd: National History Museum 9:45am - 2:00pm

Saturday 24th: Math o' Treat, Community Event at Neabsco Elementary 11am - 1pm

Monday 26th*: House Day!!! Parents, see below for volunteer opportunities

Tuesday 27th: Truist/Samaritan Feet New Shoe Event

*corrected date

Monday 2nd: No School

Tuesday 3rd: No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences, (schedule with teacher)

Wednesday 11th: No School - Holiday, Veteran's Day

Tuesday 24th: Annual Turkey Trot

Wednesday 25th: No School - Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

Thursday 26th: No School - Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

Friday 27th: No School - Holiday, Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 21st - Friday, January 1st: Winter Break

Please note that if you child was recommended for tutoring, it will begin on Tuesday, October 13th.

Ensure that you have submitted the permission form that was sent home, as soon as possible, so that we are ready to receive your students for their tutoring session.

If you have any questions regarding the tutoring program at Neabsco Elementary, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Black, blackJT@pwcs.edu, 703.670.2147.

Healthy Habits to Prevent Flu

What is Influenza (Flu)?

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

Tips to reduce the risk of seasonal flu

The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year, but preventive actions like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands also can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu.

The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year, ideally in September or October. Vaccination should continue throughout the flu season as long as influenza viruses are circulating.

Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You're Sick

These tips will help you learn about actions you can take to protect yourself and others from flu and help stop the spread of germs.

1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick, too. Putting physical distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of spreading a respiratory virus.
2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you're sick. You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
1. Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
2. You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication1). After these two criteria are met, there are some additional precautions that can be taken to protect others from respiratory illness.

3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Influenza viruses are thought to spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk.

4. Clean your hands.
   Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
1. Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives Tips on hand washing and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
   Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Take steps for cleaner air.
   You can improve air quality by bringing in fresh outside air, purifying indoor air or gathering outdoors. Cleaner air can reduce the risk of exposure to viruses.
7. Practice good hygiene and other healthy habits.
   Cleaning frequently touched surfaces, such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs regularly can help prevent the spread of some illnesses. Also, get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

You should have received a message from your House Teacher Leader asking for photos of you wearing your House color! 📸

By sending in a photo each Friday, you can help your child earn bonus House Points every week! We would love for everyone to get involved and show their House spirit. 💜💙🧡💚🖤

The more House spirit, the more points we can earn! 🌟

We can’t wait to see your House colors!

Neabsco is looking for parent volunteers to help decorate before our upcoming House Assembly and to assist on the day of the event. We would love your support in making this a fun and memorable experience for our students!

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below:

🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084FACAF28A2FF2-66167373-house

Bonus: Houses will earn points for parent volunteers, so this is a great way to support your child’s house while helping our school community!

Thank you for helping make our House Assembly a success. We appreciate your time and support! 💙💜🧡💚🖤

Transportation’s Late Bus Notification web page is now available for parents and schools. The page will list buses that will take 15 minutes or more to start their run. Please feel free to share the link below with your school families.

https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/bus_transportation/bus_delays/index

Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) uses the Momentum Math Diagnostic Assessment to monitor student growth and progress in mathematics throughout the school year.

This assessment does not replace the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests required in grades 3-8. Your child recently completed the Fall Momentum Math Diagnostic Assessment, a computer-adaptive assessment that measures current math skills and helps identify strengths and areas for growth.

Students take this assessment three times each year: in the fall, winter, and spring. The assessment is not graded and will not affect your child’s report card.

Results provide valuable information, including an overall scaled score, performance levels that help explain achievement, and comparisons to national grade-level medians. Teachers use this information to better support students by providing targeted instruction, small-group learning opportunities, additional practice, and enrichment or intervention activities designed to meet each child’s individual needs.

Last week we had 7 correct entries! Here was last week's question and answer:

Question: The Equator goes through which one of the following countries? Australia, Egypt or Brazil?

Answer: Brazil

Make sure to congratulate our winners!!! They earned their House 5 points each!!

• Leia Monaghan: 1st Grade, Mrs. O’Buck - Ursa
• Reuben Collins: 1st Grade, Mrs. Flores - Pheonix
• Ki'Lynn Dadzie: 5th Grade, Mrs.Dewar - Draco
• Roman Collins: 5th Grade, Mrs. McVeigh - Pheonix
• Alexander Herrera: 5th Grade, Mrs. McVeigh - Pheonix
• Natalie Martinez Garcia: 5th Grade, Ms. Dewar - Pheonix
• Arshiya Majumder: 5th Grade Mrs.Morin - Draco
• Jessica Hoang Kindergarten Ms. Morina Leo

Neabsco's "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?" – Fill out form

PWCS provides their breakfast and lunch menus for K-12 at the link below. For your convenience we have also provided the attached menu for the month of September.

We are offering this year's PWCS Title I FamilyCamp in-person at Hampton Middle School!

Date of event: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Schedule of the day:
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Welcome Session
9:50 - 10:30 a.m. Session 1
10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Session 2
11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Session 3
12:15 - 12: 30 p.m. Pickup and Closure

Location: Hampton Middle School
14800 Darbydale Ave.
Woodbridge, VA 22193

Registration will close Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11 p.m.

Session topics will be available on the PWCS Title I FamilyCamp Webpage and at the schools that receive Title I funding.
KidCamp for students in grades K - 5th will be available.
PreK Camp for students that are 3 or 4 years of age will be available. (Must be potty trained)
*Parents must attend FamilyCamp for children to attend KidCamp & PreK Camp.

You will receive a confirmation email after October 6, 2026 with reminder information about the day.

Thank you for joining us and we will see you on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The PWCS Title I Team

Registration Link

The Family Engagement Series provides families with resources that will assist with your student’s success. The series is led by the Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) Community Outreach, Business Partnerships, and Philanthropy Department, in collaboration with other PWCS programs, and community and business partners.

These virtual sessions are open to PWCS families, students, and staff. All sessions will be held virtually from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Be sure to register for the online sessions by clicking here

• Focus: Specialty Programs Information Session for Elementary School Students

  6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar

• Focus: Specialty Programs Information Session for Middle School Students

  6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar

• Focus: Specialty Programs Information Session for High School Students

  6:00-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar

• Focus: Navigating Digital Citizenship for Families

  6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Live Zoom Webinar

https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/family_engagement_series/index

If you have any questions regarding these sessions or to be added to our Neabsco Parent Volunteer list, please contact Susana Steudle, steudlsd@pwcs.edu or 571.589.4784.

Neabsco Elementary is seeking typically developing 4-year-old peer models for our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) preschool classroom.

Peer models help create an inclusive learning environment while building friendships, leadership skills, and confidence alongside their peers.

Children should:

✅ Be 4 years old by September 30
✅ Demonstrate age-appropriate social, communication, and play skills
✅ Be independent in the restroom
✅ Follow classroom routines with minimal support
✅ Have regular attendance

If you are interested in learning more or having your child considered for the program, please contact:

Houda Toloa
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
📧 toloah-@pwcs.edu

We look forward to partnering with families to support an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all students.

Where: Neabsco Elementary School

When: Saturday, October 24th, 11 AM - 1PM

What: Community Fair and Trunk or Treat

Who: Neabsco Elementary School Community

Every 2nd Saturday at All Saints' Church 14851 Gideon Drive Woodbridge, VA