Timberwolf Times August 17, 2026
T. Clay Wood - Facts at your Fingertips.
"It's A Great Day to be a Timberwolf"
T. Clay Wood Timberwolves are Awesome, Amazing, and Always Learning!
Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year.
Dear Timberwolf Families,
This week is the week that you can feel the energy of the new school year almost starting. We have our Open House Meet and Greet Sessions as well as some Parent Orientation sessions. Teacher classroom placement assignments also will be updated in ParentVue on August 18, 2026.
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Please take a moment to review the information in this Newsletter. There is a lot of information in this newsletter and I will repeat much of it for the next couple of weeks leading up to school for all our families. I wanted this newsletter to be a good resource for all our Timberwolf Families as they prepare to start the new school year.
The First Day of School is Monday, August 24, 2026.
Our School Hours are 9:20 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. We open the doors at 9:10 am.
Our Theme this year: "T. Clay Wood Timberwolves are Awesome, Amazing, and Always Learning" We will remind all our Timberwolves that "You are Important, You Matter, and You Belong Here"
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrew Buchheit, National Distinguished Principal (2026)
The U.S. Department of Education named T. Clay Wood Elementary School a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.
What's Happening this upcoming Week- the week of August 17, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026- Day --
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - Day -
- Teacher class assignment information should be available in ParentVue
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Day -
Thursday, August 20, 2026- Day -
- 9:30 a.m. - New Student Orientation - Cafeteria
- 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. - Open House Meet and Greet (Drop off supplies and pick up Timberwolf Folder and Magnet) for New Students and students with the last name starting with A - L
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.- Open House Meet and Greet (Drop off supplies and pick up Timberwolf Folder and Magnet) for students with the last name starting with M-Z
- 6:00 p.m. - Kindergarten and Preschool Parent/Guardian Orientation- Cafeteria.
Friday, August 21 2026 -Day -
- 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m Preschool and Kindergarten Open House/Meet and Greet -and Optional Bus Ride - Drop off supplies and pick up Timberwolf Folder and Magnet)
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Open House/Meet and Greet the Teacher 1st-5th grades
Thursday, August 20, 2026
New Student Orientation for New students in 1st-5th grade
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., we will have a brief Orientation for students in 1st-5th grade who are new to T. Clay Wood this year. Students and their families should meet in the cafeteria at 9:30 a.m.
1st-5th grade students Meet and Greet Open House
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, we will have a Meet and Greet Open house for ALL New Students and Students in 1st -5th grade with the last name starting with A - L. Students and parents can bring in their supplies that day and go directly to their children’s classrooms at the following times:
- 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - All New Students in 1st -5th grade and students with the last name beginning with A-L
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - All 1st-5th grade students with last names beginning with M-Z
Parents and their students should go directly to their child’s classroom. This is a great time to bring in your student’s school supplies, fill out important forms in the classroom, meet your child’s teacher, and find your student’s desk. You will also get your child’s Timberwolf Folder which contains the Parent Handbook.
I encourage all our families to consider carpooling together since the parking lot gets full. I do want to remind everyone NOT to park in the car drop off lane or the bus loop. We need to keep these free in case emergency vehicles need to get access to our school.
Preschool and KG Parent Information Night – August 20 at 6 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE/MEET and GREET the Teacher - Preschool and KG on August 21
Friday, August 21, 2026
Preschool and Kindergarten Meet and Greet Open House –
On Friday, August 21, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. we will have a Meet and Greet Open house for Kindergarten students and their parents. Students and parents will bring in their supplies that day and go directly to their classrooms. Kindergarten and PK students will also have an opportunity to ride a school bus around the bus loop during this time.
School Required Physical and Immunization - deadline August 21, 2026
The deadline for students to meet the immunization requirement for mandatory immunizations for public school enrollment is Friday, August 21, 2026 If you have questions, please contact the school nurse, or visit the PWCS Health Requirements webpage. Thank you for your assistance.
Please be advised that students who are missing immunization(s) will not be allowed to attend school on August 24, 2026. Parents/guardians may view immunization information in ParentVUE.
An upcoming SCOOP! edition week will encourage parents/guardians to get students immunized.
Students who are lacking immunizations and their parent/guardians should be advised to schedule an appointment with their health care provider, Prince William Health District, Mason and Partners Clinic, Urgent Care, or a local pharmacy to ensure their student receives the missing immunization(s). Appointments are currently available at all locations.
If a student fails to comply with providing the completed proof of the required immunization(s) by August 21, 2026, the student will be excluded from starting/attending school on August 24, 20265, and will remain excluded until the required immunization record(s) have been provided to the school.
Avoid delays on your child's first day of school by submitting paperwork as soon as possible. Visit the Immunization Requirements and School Physical Requirements webpages for information about the documents needed and how to submit them.
View local healthcare facilities offering immunizations and school physicals. If you have questions or need assistance obtaining records, please contact your school nurse.
Class Placement/Teacher Assignments
CLASS PLACEMENT/TEACHER ASSIGNMENT will be made available in ParentVUE the week of August 17, 2026
See this link on how to access ParentVUE -Using ParentVUE and the Hub
Please note that you do need to complete your child's Back to School Packet before you can access this information in ParentVUE.
When you do receive your child's teacher assignment/class placement, please be kind and remember that social media spreads far and wide. Even the simple question of "Does anyone know anything about Mr/s. so-and-so?" can lead to a multitude of opinions that may not all be positive.
Remember, someone else's experience will not necessarily be the same as your experience. Teachers come in all different packages and personalities, just like all of us.
I encourage everyone to extend the courtesy to your child's teacher, get to know him/her, ask questions, and give him/her a chance. You may find that the teacher you worried about, was exactly what your child needed!
I believe the adults at a school set the tone and climate of the school. How we react and interact with others in our school community can impact how your child feels about school, their teacher and learning in general. I believe we can all work together to make our school the best it can be and model the types of behaviors and actions that we want our students to mimic and follow.
Some things that you can do at home to establish a strong foundation of success in school now and in later years are emphasizing the importance of school and education, setting time each day for homework to be done, ensuring your child attends school regularly and on time, and supporting the teacher in front of your child.
I want you to know that your child has a knowledgeable, skilled, and caring teacher who will work with you to make sure your child has a productive and successful school year and is learning to his or her full potential. As you probably already know we have an outstanding staff and no matter which classroom your child is in, I know, he or she will have a great year.
I think our teachers are great and I feel lucky to work with each one of them!
PWCS Back to School Packet will be available in ParentVue
The Back to School Packet Beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, parents and guardians will receive a message prompting them to complete the annual Back to School Packet. All packets must be completed by Friday, September 18, 2026.
As we prepare for another exciting school year, we ask all families to log in to ParentVUE and complete the annual Back-to-School Packet.
Completing the packet helps ensure that school staff have accurate information to support your child and communicate with your family throughout the year. It only takes a few minutes and provides important information that helps us create a safe and successful learning environment for all students.
A critical part of the Back-to-School Packet is reviewing and updating your emergency contacts. Accurate emergency contact information allows us to quickly reach parents, guardians, and trusted adults if an unexpected situation arises.
When completing the Back-to-School Packet in ParentVUE, please verify:
- Parent/guardian contact information
- Emergency contacts
- Medical and health information
- Transportation and other student information, if applicable
Thank you for taking the time to review and update your information. Your partnership helps ensure a smooth, safe, and successful start to the school year for every student.
For additional details, visit the Back to School webpage, which went live on Monday, August 10 for the 2026-27 school year.
Having up-to-date emergency contact information for our families is vital. We need all families to complete the annual Back to School Packet. Until this packet is complete, parents/guardians will be unable to access important information in ParentVUE to start the new year (including student schedules and bus information). If you do not have an active ParentVUE account, please call our office. For questions about ParentVUE, please contact the Help Desk at 703-791-8826.
Please contact the T. Clay Wood office to speak with Mrs. Baker or Mrs. Riley at 703.594.3990 if you need assistance or do not have an active ParentVUE account.
Registration is open
Registration is open - you start the process online click on the appropriate link:
Please contact our school registrar, Mrs. Baker, at 703.594.3990 or at bakerkl@pwcs.edu
Please spread the word
Our enrollment numbers are not yet at projection, please help us avoid overstaffing any of our amazing staff and remind your friends and neighbors to register their rising Kindergarteners and other students today! Please have them call 703.594.3990 to learn how to register. Please visit the PWCS Kindergarten Registration webpage.to register online.
Preparing for the first day of school
Some simple steps to prepare you and your child for the first day of school
1. Review this Timberwolf Times.
2. Remind students to read every day - 20-30 minutes or read to them/with them. Reading is one of the best things students can do to get ready for school.
3. As you get closer to the start of school, consider changing sleeping habits to school habits. If one is used to getting up at 10 a.m, it will be a challenge to get up at 8 am or earlier. The week before, perhaps consider, having students go to bed at school year bed time and begin waking up like they would during the school year.
4. Plan to attend the Open House Meet and Greet Session for your child's grade (See schedule below but it will be August 20 for 1st-5th and August 21 for PK and KG)
5. When open on August 10, , please complete the Back to School Packet in ParentVue.
6. If needed, pick up a car rider tag on your child's Open House/Meet and Greet Day or drop off any medicine to our school nurse.
7. If you are a parent or guardian of a Preschool student or Kg student, please attend the adult only Parent Information Night to learn how to best prepare your student for school - it will take place on August 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.
8. Display your magnet proudly on your vehicle after getting it on the Open House Meet and Greet Day or after the first day of school.
9. Kg students are invited to attend a special Booksicles event on our Kindergarten Playground in the back of your school at 6 p.m. on August 13, 2026.
10.Check your student's bus number and bus stop on Sunday, August 23, 2026 for any possible changes.
11. The first day of school is Monday, August 24, 2026. We encourage you to send your students to school their regular way. In order to focus on the safety, security, and well-being of our students, parents, guardians, visitors, volunteers will not be able to walk their students to their classroom. Visitors and Volunteers can enter the building at 9:45 a.m.
The Top 10 Things to know about T. Clay Wood
T. Clay Wood opened 16 years ago in 2011
1. Our School Hours are from 9:20 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.. (Students can enter the school at 9:10 a.m.) Students will be considered Tardy after 9:20 a.m..
2. Our School Mascot is the Timberwolf. (We have three main Timberwolves- Clay, Wood and T.)
3. Our School Colors are Red, Blue, Gold and Gray (Like a Timberwolf)
4. Our Parent Handbook is located inside the Timberwolf Folder – which will be sent home at Open House or the First Day of School along with our school magnet for this school year.
5. Our School Motto: “We seek to make a Positive Difference”
6. Our School Vision is: “A Community of Leaders and Learners Achieving Excellence”
7. Our Theme this is year is "T. Clay Wood Timberwolves are Awesome, Amazing, and Always Learning" All students will also get a 26-27 Timberwolf Magnet in their Timberwolf Folder.
8. All Visitors/Volunteers must bring a valid photo identification with them at all times.
9. All Back to School Paperwork will be done in ParentVue in the Hub. If you need help, you can contact our school office staff at 703.594.3990 and speak to our Parent Liaison, Mrs. Riley or our School Registrar, Mrs. Baker.
10. There is a lot of information in this newsletter to help you proactively plan for a positive year for your students.
Thank you for entrusting your children to our care and being a part of our “Community of Leaders and Learners Achieving Excellence.”
I hope to see everyone on Thursday, August 20, 2026 for 1st -5th graders and Friday, August 21, 2026 for Kg and PK students during your child's Orientation/Open House Meet and Greet Session (See times below)
Updates have been made to the Grading Policy
Updates Have Been Made to the Grading Policy
PWCS has revised grading regulations for the 2026-27 school year to enhance clarity and accuracy in measuring and reporting student learning. Updates have been made to grade calculations, homework expectations, and grading scales.
⬇️ Watch the video to learn more about these changes and how they support shared understanding and ensure grades accurately reflect student performance and growth.
Welcome our New Timberwolf Staff
Messages from our New Timberwolf Staff
- Brian Jenkins will be our new 5th grade teacher. He wrote: Hello Timberwolves! My name is Brian Jenkins and I will be teaching 5th grade for TCW this year! This will be my 5th year in Prince William County and my 23rd overall. I am originally from western Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh, and yes, I am a big Steelers fan! I live in Culpeper with my wife and two children. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about TCW and I am very excited to get to know staff, students, and families!
- Natalie McMonigle will be our New Instructional Coach for Math and Reading, she wrote: -
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself before the school year begins. My name is Natalie McMonigle, and I’m excited to be joining the team as your part-time instructional coach! I grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, and graduated from Radford University. Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach in Virginia, Colorado, and Italy before spending the last several years as an instructional coach. I have been an instructional coach for the last four years and I love collaborating with teachers, celebrating what’s working, and helping find practical solutions when challenges arise. Outside of school, I’m married and have two young children, Scarlett (5) and Lucca (1), who keep life fun and busy. I also love traveling, fashion and interior design. Here’s to a wonderful school year!
- Michelle Caynor will be our new School Social Worker - Hello Timberwolves! My name is Michelle Caynor, I am excited to be joining your school this year as your new School Social Worker. I have a Master's in Social Work and this is my 4th year with Prince William County. I live in Haymarket and have three daughters one who attends Ohio State University, and a Senior and a Freshman at Battlefield High School. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you.
Jessica Bushey will be our New Assistant Principal - I am excited to join the T. Clay Wood Elementary School community as your new Assistant Principal! This year marks my 18th year as an educator and my 5th year serving as an Assistant Principal in Prince William County Public Schools. I am a passionate educator and leader who is deeply committed to supporting students, families, and staff to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
I live in Catlett, Virginia, with my wonderful husband, Brandon, and our two beautiful children, Gabriella (3) and Lawson (1). We also have a lovable Goldendoodle named Lucy who keeps us on our toes! In our free time, we enjoy spending time together as a family and making memories with friends. I am honored to join the T. Clay Wood family and look forward to partnering with you to make this an incredible school year for our students.
Accessing Parent VUE
ParentVUE is your one-stop resource for completing back to school tasks and accessing important student information throughout the school year.
Log In or Activate Your Account
Log in through the ParentVUE website or mobile app using your username and password.
Don't have a ParentVUE account?
- Current PWCS families: Contact your child's school if you need a ParentVUE activation code.
- New PWCS families: Create a PWCS ParentVUE account during the student registration process.
Forgot your password?
Use the Forgot Password link on the ParentVUE login page.
Complete the Back to School Packet
- The annual Back to School Packet opens in ParentVUE on August 10, 2026.
- Complete the packet as soon as possible to update your child's information. The packet must be completed before teacher assignments, class schedules, and bus information are available in ParentVUE.
- The deadline to complete the packet is September 18, 2026.
Visit the Back to School Packet Instructions webpage to get started.
Find Important Student Information
Use ParentVUE throughout the school year to:
- View teacher assignments and class schedules.
- Check transportation information.
- Monitor grades and attendance.
- Access report cards, test results, immunization records, and more.
Need help? View instructions for completing specific actions in ParentVUE.
School Supply List
Please click on this link to see the 2026-2027 School Supply Lists by Grade Level.
In addition, if you would like to donate any school supplies to our school, Mrs. Caynor, our school social worker, Mrs. Riley, our Parent Liaison, and our school counselors are collecting items for students who may not have school supplies at our school. Some of the items they are looking to collect:
- -Pencil boxes and a few pencil pouches
- -1 subject spiral notebooks
- -composition notebooks
- -1 inch binders
- -Plastic folders with center prongs (red, blue, yellow and green)
- -Kids' scissors
- Markers
If you do want to donate supplies, please send it in care of Mrs. Riley or Mrs. Caynor or one of our school counselors. Thank you.
Bus Schedules
Once you complete your child's Back to School Packet in ParentVUE, you can access the Bus information for your child in ParentVUE. You do have to complete the Back to School Packet first.
Bus Schedules are online – you can access from our school and county website. Your student’s specific bus information can be found in ParentVUE under the Student Information Tab. See this link for information on how to access the Hub: -Info about the Hub
Bus schedules will be available in ParentVUE and StudentVUE. In anticipation of the first day of school,
I encourage you to download the New Bus tracking App: EZ A2B - Bus Tracking App
This new app allows you:
- View student bus stop information
- Get notified when the bus gets close to the bus stop
- Receive notifications about bus delays
Once the Back to School Packet is completed, check back often in ParentVUE, as changes to bus stops and times may occur up until the first day of school.
Changes will take place all summer long and we recommend checking for any changes up and including the first day of school on August 18, 2025. It is a good chance bus times/bus numbers/routes could change, please check.
Transportation’s Late Bus Notification web page is now available for parents and schools. The page will list buses that will be late 15 minutes or more to start their run. Please use this link to monitor buses. Bus Delays Website
Please contact the Transportation Department if you have any questions - 571-402-3940
Our Prince William County School Transportation Department continues to update and implement some tools to help us all when it comes to buses. I have included some helpful links below that are now on their PWCS Transportation Webpate. I believe these will help families throughout the school year. Please take a moment to check these out.
1. The main Transportation Website - most of the below links can be accessed from this site: PWCS Transportation
2. Delayed Bus Page will inform you of any buses that are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes late. Delays will be removed after 12pm for morning runs and after 5:30 pm for afternoon runs. Bus Delay Site
3. EZ A2B Bus Tracking APP - See real-time map location for students' buses and get push notifications when the bus gets close by - New Bus tracking App: EZ A2B - Bus Tracking App
4. Looking for your student's bus schedule? Remember it is located in the Hub which you can access in your ParentVUE account -
5. Transportation Contact for T. Clay Wood (PWCS Western Area Transportation): trns-westernbusroutes@pwcs.edu or 571-374-6593
Some additional Reminders:
- Bus route information can change in the beginning of the school year due to student enrollment and The Hub offers parents and students the ability to receive the most up-to-date bus information.
- Bus schedules will not be emailed to parents/guardians and due to security reasons, we will not post bus routes to our website.
- Please note, buses may be arriving later than expected during the first few days of school while bus drivers are learning students, routes, and families. If your entire bus has not arrived, please be patient.
I hope this information is useful and will help you have a great start to your school year.
However, please note, Route Managers cannot make any changes if the new stop meets the new criteria.
Please use this link to monitor buses.
T. Clay Wood ES - Communication
We will communicate as much as possible using our school website and Canvas. Please bookmark our web site https://tclaywoodes.pwcs.edu/ and check it frequently. We will also communicate through email using the email address that you have provided and is in the system. Please make sure this email address is up to date and correct. We will send home by email upcoming dates and important information. It is important that we have your correct email address. You will also want to be sure to allow your email provider to accept email from T. Clay Wood ES including from me by adding the following to your Contact Lists– buchhear@pwcs.edu and from NoReplyTCWES@Pwcs.edu. You should also add your child’s teacher’s email too.
Timberwolf Folder and 2026 -2027 school Magnet
Each student will receive a Timberwolf Folder. The Timberwolf Folder is also our Parent Handbook. It outlines many of our school Procedures and Policies. Please take a moment to review the folder about important information related to Attendance, Dress Code, bringing items to school, and so much more.
Every Timberwolf Student will receive our New Timberwolf Magnet in their folders for your car. The magnet captures our theme for the year: “T. Clay Wood Timberwolves are Awesome, Amazing, and Always Learning"
Code of Behavior, FLE objectives and Opt Out Procedures
Please review The PWCS CODE OF BEHAVIOR
Link to Family Life Education objectives and Opt out - You can also use opt out form to opt out of social media posts
Building a Positive School Community
Please take time to read over our school wide Quality Leader and Learner School Wide Expectation Plan – “Building a Positive School Community” with your student. The plan outlines our expectations and responsibilities for all members of our school community. I will send the plan out in another email. You can also access the link by clicking on Building a Positive School Community link here.
Calendar Link
Please review the 2026-2027 Calendar
You can also subscribe to the PWCS Calendar. To learn how, you can go to this PWCS Site and then follow the directions - How to Subscribe to the PWCS School Calendar
Attendance
Did you know attendance is the number one predictor of dropout and graduation rates?
Prince William County Schools have made some changes to the Attendance Regulation .
Please review the updated PWCS Regulation 724-1
All trips taking place during the school year will be marked unexcused.
PWCS is increasing communication to our parents and students around the importance of attendance- a critical indicator of success. Attending school every day helps our students build a solid foundation for their future in school and in life.
These strategies include an attendance management system that carefully tracks attendance and ensures that parents are notified in a timely and consistent manner. Our goal is to connect with parents quickly so that we can remove any barriers that families face in getting students to school on time, every day.
You may receive a letter regarding your students’ attendance in the mail. Please understand that these notifications are to bring awareness on how much school has been missed this school year. We pledge to partner with you to find solutions and resources to support your student. If you feel that you have received the letter in error or have questions, please contact T. Clay Wood Elementary.
We understand there are unavoidable illnesses or other times when your child should remain at home. We also know that absences add up quickly, and that “showing up” is critical to your child’s success in school and in life.
Together, let’s create a culture of showing up. Our students stand to benefit the most from this!
Thank you for your continued support.
It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to see that their child attends school regularly and on time every day. Research tells us that the best learning takes place during the interaction of the teacher and child during class discussions. Children who are not in school each day miss important educational opportunities and learning experiences. Simply making up the missed work does not begin to take the place of actual class attendance.
Students who enter class tardy are disruptive to classroom instruction and can have a challenging time getting into the classroom routine. The same holds true for students who leave early. We urge you to schedule medical and other appointments so that they do not conflict with class time.
Parents/guardians should accompany late-arriving students into the building and follow
school sign-in procedures. Elementary students should not arrive at school on their own after the regular arrival period has ended
It is important to note that Prince William County policy states that: “students in kindergarten through grade eight, who miss ten or more days of school for the year, excused or unexcused, and who have completed little or no make-up work may be considered for retention.” In addition, we are required to notify our Attendance Officer in cases of excessive absences.
All trips are unexcused. The principal can NOT excused family trips.
For students with three consecutive absences or ten total absences due to illness, a physician's note may be required.
Please send a note or letter in advance to the teacher and the principal informing the school of your plans. Teachers are not required to provide assignments in advance. We would encourage students to read, keep a written journal and practice math facts while out of school. Students can complete make up assignments when they return.
If your child is absent, please call the school Attendance Line at 703.594.3992 or email cwes-timberwolf-attendance@pwcs.edu. This is for your child’s safety. If you do not contact the school, it will be necessary for the school office to contact you. Students with excused or unexcused absences are allowed two days for every day of absence to make up work. Students are responsible for making up work when they are absent.
Students are marked unexcused if parents do not call the school to inform us that their child is out.
For students who have missed a number of days of school, have been tardy a number of times, or have a number of early dismissals, letters to parents will be sent informing them of the number of missed days or days tardy from school.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Celebrating Student Birthdays at T. Clay Wood ES
Birthdays are special and significant milestones in each student’s live and we understand the importance of recognizing these special days. We also want to encourage school wide health and wellness, avoid sharing of food items, protect students with serious life-threatening food allergies, and minimize the loss of valuable instructional time. To accomplish these four goals, please review the following guidelines that will be in effect this year.
1. Invitations to students' birthdays (or other celebrations) are not to be distributed in class unless each student is invited.
2. We will recognize all students on the morning announcements.
3. All students will receive a birthday recognition from the office and administration such as a birthday pencil or a birthday book mark.
4. We recognize that parents and families often want to recognize their children’s birthdays during the school day. However, since PWCS Schools discourage students from sharing food or beverages during meal or snack times, we have suggested other types of healthy and creative options. Please make a choice from the list below. You may choose only one option. To celebrate my child’s special day, we would like:
- The class to enjoy 5-10 extra minutes of recess;
- A homework pass for one homework assignment;
- To donate a library book in my child’s name (Send in $15 check to librarian made out to TCWES. A name plate and birthday message will be put in book.);
- To send in a non-food item or token for each student in class (Example: Pencils, bookmarks, stickers, erasers, games, etc.)
There are no expectations or requirements that families send in anything above for their child’s birthday. We just wanted to give some options to our families since we are following PWCS Regulation 275-1 which discourages students from sharing food items.
You can still recognize your own student with a birthday cupcake by sending in just one birthday cupcake for your own child to enjoy during lunch time. If you still do want to send in birthday cupcakes/treats, please coordinate with your child’s classroom teacher 2-3 days in advance. This time will allow the teacher to coordinate with our school nurse and also find an appropriate time to pass out the treat.
CAR RIDERS
Drop Off and Pick Up
Pick up Car Tags on August 20, 2026 or on August 21, 2026
Drop off and Pick Up - When dropping your students off in the morning, please drive all the way around to the front of the drop off area in front of our school. Please do not allow students to exit your vehicles until staff members are outside. If you will be picking your students up frequently, please come into our office to sign up for a car pick up tag. You can get a tag on August 20,2026 during the Open House Meet and Greet and Orientation times or on August 21, 2026 during PK and KG Open House. If you choose to park in the parking lot, you will need to park your car and walk your student to the cross walk
Parents/guardians should accompany late-arriving students into the building and follow
school sign-in procedures. Elementary students should not arrive at school on their own after the regular arrival period has ended
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DRIVE CAREFULLY
Please drive carefully and obey the posted speed limits around our parking lot and the neighboring streets. Please pay close attention to posted speed limits and reduced speed limits during the start and ending of our school day and Patriot High School’s day. There are many students and families driving in our two parking lots and around these neighborhoods. Please be extra careful and follow all signs and cones and directions. Please do not enter the parking lot through the exit lane. Car drop offs and pick up should enter through the T. Clay Wood Entrance and not through Patriot HS.
- · Car riders will enter the car riding line at the entrance of our school. The line may be long. But if you are in the line before 9:15 am your student will be able to get in before 9:15 am on most days.
- · Please do not enter through the exit lane in order to bypass the line going into the school. It is dangerous and not legal.
- · Please do not enter Patriot Parking Lot to get into the car pick up/drop off line unless you are coming in to park in the parking lot.
- · When dropping off, you will want to stay in the car drop lane in front of our building. We have blocked off the lane so that it is just one lane, so our students do not have to cross over in front of any cars.
- · If you want your student to walk in, you can park your car in a parking spot and walk your student to the crosswalk. You cannot drive in the main parking lot and have your child jump out of the car or create a separate drop-off lane within the parking lot. It is too dangerous to have a student walk in the parking lot without an adult.
- · Families parking should park in the main lot to walk their students to the crosswalk or the front door. Please do not park in the side parking lot behind our school. (Unless the main lot is full). The reason is we do not have staff supervision on that side of the building and our preschool and self-contained students are dropped off on that side of the building directly to their teachers. In the afternoon, day care vans pick up from this area.
- · Morning Preschool students who are driven to school will be dropped off by door 2.
- · Please also drive attentively to protect our students, staff, and visitors. We have cars, buses, vans, high school drivers coming in from all different directions. Please be sure you are carefully paying attention and not doing anything that can distract you from driving.
- · When picking up your student, please wait in the car lane. We are allowed to have families wait in the car lane if the driver stays with his or her car.
- · Please follow the posted speed limits.
Speed Zone and Driving with Care around our school
Please note at some point Prince William County Department of Transportation have turned on the Speed Zone Cameras on Kettle Run Road. Speed limit is 25 MpH during arrival and dismissal times of both T. Clay Wood and Patriot HS.
Please always be vigilant when driving around our school. We have our students, staff, and families walking into the parking lot or driving into and out of the parking lot as well as the young and new drivers entering and leaving Patriot HS. Please avoid distracting driving activities and please follow the speed limit carefully.
When entering the school parking lot, please enter through out entrance only and please do not by pass the cars entering to enter through our exit lane. Please do not enter through Patriot HS entrance.
When dropping students off you must either use the car lane or park in a parking spot. Please do not enter the parking lot and just open the door to let your students out. We only have supervision for students at the cross walk and along the car drop off lane. When parking to drop off students, please part in the front parking lot.
Thank you for your attention to these safety measures.
Back To School Nights – Save the Date (All future dates are subject to change):
Back to School Nights will be held at on the following nights at 6:00 p.m.:
- Monday, September 28 for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 29 for Preschool, Kg , 1st, and 2nd grades at 6:00 p.m.
Free and Reduced Price Meal and Meal Prices
PWCS Meal Payment information including prices for Lunch and Breakfast
If you have questions, please contact the Food and Nutrition Department at 703-791-3151. They are excited to share that the Food and Nutrition is launching a revamped, student-driven menu for 25-26 featuring crowd favorites (like popcorn chicken) as well as new student-inspired dishes (butter chicken is one example). They hope that students and families will enjoy the new menus!
Click here to see the PWCS link to the lunch Menus - PWCS Lunch Menu Link and her for meal prices (or see below).
Free and reduced breakfast and lunch are free to those who qualify for Free and Reduced
Families can apply to receive free and reduced-price school meals online.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications were mailed by the School Division to families with children registered in Prince William County Public Schools. If you did not receive an application, please contact School Food and Nutrition Services at 703.791.7314 or your school. You may also complete the application electronically. Visit the School Division Web site at https://pwcsnutrition.com/index.php?sid=0408101731444083to access the electronic application.
Student:
Breakfast - $1.80
Lunch - $2.80
A La Carte Prices:
Milk - $1.00
Bottle Water - $1.00
Cookie - $1.00
Packaged Snack - $1.00
Side Dish - $1.50
Strawberry Shortcake -$2.50
Condiment - .$0.30
Adult
Breakfast - $2.95
Lunch - $5.05
Medicine
If your child needs to take over the counter or prescription medicine at school, the parent/guardian must bring in the medicine in the original bottle/container for him or her and fill out the medication form. Students cannot carry most medicine to school with them or keep it with them while at school. We cannot administer any medicine without the appropriate forms filled out. Please see our school website or call our school nurse, Mrs. Ousley at 703.594.3990 for more information. Our school nurse will be able to take medications and forms on August 20, 2026 during Orientations and Open House Meet and Greet times for 1st-5th graders or August 21, 2026 for Preschool and Kindergarteners
Visitors and Identification
At T. Clay Wood Elementary School, we love to have visitors and volunteers every day. To help ensure the safety of our students, visitors to Prince William County Schools are expected to report promptly to the school’s main office when entering school buildings. Visitors and volunteers will be asked to provide a valid government issued photo identification. There are no exceptions. Every visitor to our school must bring with them a photo id. Visitors will then be issued a temporary identification badge. We will not permit any visitor or volunteer into the building without this identification. Our main goal is to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff at school.
Early Dismissal
Please do not arrive early and ask to pick up your child unless you have an appointment. Instruction continues until students are dismissed. If you need to pick up your child for an appointment, please notify your teacher and school office at cwes-timberwolf-attendance@pwcs.edu and plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to dismissal. Please park and report to the office. Please do not leave your car unattended in the pickup line. All parties picking up a student from the office must show a photo ID. Please do not make changes to your child’s dismissal time after 3:30 p.m. Anyone other than parent/guardian must have prior written approval to pick up a student even if listed on the emergency card. Please arrive by 3:30 p.m. to pick up your child from school.
Change in Transportation Home
If a situation occurs which makes it necessary for your child’s transportation home to change, please send in a note with your child in the morning giving clear directions as to how your child should go home at the end of the day. Only a parent/guardian can change their child’s transportation plan for any given day. A note from the parent must be received by the office AND the teacher before noon that day indicating the change. This is for the safety of the children and will alleviate any confusion at the end of the day.
Bus Passes
If it is necessary for a student to ride a bus home other than the one he/she is normally assigned, a bus pass is required and must be approved by the office. A note must be sent to school indicating the bus number that the child should ride and a phone number to verify the information. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all our students.
Key Dates and Deadlines from Prince William County Schools
Upcoming Calendar
Our new school hours are 9:20 am - 4:00 pm. Doors open at 9:10 am. Students Tardy at 9:20 am.
All dates are subject to change – please monitor your email).
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.– New 1st-5th grade NEW Student Orientation in the gym/café.
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.. Open House for 1st-5th graders with last name beginning with A-L and all New Students (1st-5th)
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Open House for 1st-5th graders with last name beginning with M-Z
- Wednesday, August 20, 2026 at 6pm -; Kindergarten and Preschool (PK) Parent and Guardian Information Night (JUST for KG and PK parents/guardians) at 6:00 p.m..
- Thursday, August 21 2026 at 9:00 a.m. – Kindergarten and Preschool Open House
- Sunday, August 23, 2026- Check updated Bus information
- Monday, August 26, 2026- First Day of School. School starts at 9:20 am. Doors open at 9:10 am.
- Monday, August 31 - PTO - National Trail Mix Day - teacher appreciation
- Wednesday, September 2 - 1st Lockdown drill - (1st 10 days) - Only 1st-5th graders
- Friday, September 4 - No School for Students - Labor Day Weekend
- Monday, September 7 - No School for Students - Labor Day Weekend
- Thursday, September 10 - Day 0 - Boosterthon Kick off - Boostrthon Sept. 10 -18
- Wednesday, September 15 - 2nd Lockdown Drill (1st 20 days) - only 1st - 5th graders
- Thursday, September 17 - Timberwolf Talk - State of the School, 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday , September 17 - PTO and Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - Art Room- All school community members are invited.
- Friday, September 18 - Boosterthon Fun Run
- Monday, September 21 - No School for Students - in recognition of Yom Kippur
- Monday, September 28, 2026- 3rd/4th/5th Back to School Night, 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - Kg/Preschool/1st/2nd Back to School Night, 6:30 pm
- October 5 - 10 - World Space Week
- October 9 - Timberwolf Talk - Supporting your students at home in Reading, Math and using Technology
- October 12 - No school for students - Teacher Professional Development Day
- October 15 - Earthquake Drill
- Oct. 21 - National Apple Day - PTO Apples for staff
- Oct. 22 - PTO/Advisory Council, 6:30 p.m on ZOOM - email me at buchhear@pwcs.edu for ZOOM link.
- Oct. 26 - Oct. 30 - Book Fair
- Oct. 27 - 5pm - 7:30 p.m - Book Fair Family Night
- Oct. 27 - 6pm - 7pm - Literacy Night
- Oct. 29 - National Coffee Day - PTO appreciation for Staff
- Oct. 30 - End of 1st quarter -
- Oct. 30- PTO Costume Bingo - 5:30 pm.
What's Happening at T. Clay Wood during the week of August 24-August 28, 2026
Monday, August 24 2026- Day 1
- School starts at 9:20 a.m. - please send students to school on their regular way. Parents and Guardians will not be able to walk their students to their classroom in order to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff and build strong routines. Visitors and volunteers can arrive at school at 9:45 a.m.
- Please be sure all teachers know how your student should be going home. Dismissal will begin at 4:00 p.m. Please anticipate late buses for the first week or so of school as students and bus drivers get comfortable with routes and parents picking up.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Day 2
- Visitors and volunteers can arrive at school at 9:45 a.m this week -
- Review of School Expectation Assemblies and Emergency drills
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Day 3
- Visitors and volunteers can arrive at school at 9:45 a.m this week -
Thursday, August 27, 2026- Day 4
- Visitors and volunteers can arrive at school at 9:45 a.m this week -
Friday, August 28, 2026 -Day 5
- Visitors and volunteers can arrive at school at 9:45 a.m this week -
PWCS Cell Phone, Smart Watch, AI Enhanced Glasses Policy
CELL PHONES AND SMART WATCHES or Other Devices
PWCS Cell Phone is off and away!
This year, Prince William County Public Schools took a bold and research-based step forward by
adopting the new Cell Phone-Free Education Policy. Beginning in August 2025, all schools will
implement a bell-to-bell policy that limits cell phone use during the instructional day. This
decision, shaped by community input and a successful pilot across 33 schools, is rooted in a
shared goal: creating classroom environments where students are fully present—mentally,
emotionally, and socially. The student-created slogan, “Stop the scroll, take control,” reminds us
that this policy is about empowerment, not restriction. It is about reclaiming focus, restoring
meaningful human connection, and giving our students every opportunity to thrive. For more
information, I invite you to review the PWCS FAQ page. We are grateful for your engagement
and look forward to continuing this important work together
CELL Phone-Free Education Policy -
https://www.pwcs.edu/news/2024/12/cell_phone_free_education_policy_adopted
T. Clay Wood procedures for Cell Phones and Smart Watches will remain similar as in past years:
Cell phones are off and stored away during the school day.
- All functions within personal wireless communication devices must be silenced and stored away during the school day.
- Dual-purpose watches may be worn at school, but wireless/cellular features must be turned off during the school day (e.g., must be placed in airplane mode). If students choose to use their watches as a cell phone, then these will also need to be put away while at school.
FAQ - https://www.pwcs.edu/parents/wireless_device_use/index#faqs
Students are not allowed to wear or bring AI enhanced glasses to school. -PWCS Guidance for AI-enabled glasses
Student Inclement Weather and Emergency Dismissal Plan
Learn How PWCS plans for weather cancellations - https://www.pwcs.edu/about_us/closings/index
In the event of inclement weather, power failure or any situation in which we are faced with an early closing of our school; we will activate our Automated Auto Dialer Calling system to inform our parents of the early closing. We will send out both a phone message and email message with the early closing information. Please make sure your phone number and contact information is updated. We will also place this information on our school website, Facebook and Twitter sites.
Kindergarten teachers will contact their students’ parents to confirm dismissal.
If schools close early, the SACC program will not open. Parents of students who attend SACC will be contacted by our SACC staff. Parent of SACC students should have an Emergency Back-up Plan.
When school does close early, we will send your children home via their regular dismissal method for that day, unless we hear differently from you.
Please contact the school office immediately in case of a change to their dismissal procedures.
Dress Code Reminders
Volunteering
Please feel free to coordinate times to volunteer in the classroom with your child's teacher. Teachers and students appreciate our volunteers. Thank you again for everything you are doing to help us build our Positive School Community. I want to formally invite all parents to become involved in your child’s education at T. Clay Wood Elementary School. It has been shown that strong parental involvement and interest in education is a crucial factor in student success. There are many ways to volunteer at T. Clay Wood Elementary School as well. Joining the PTO or Advisory Council, helping out in your child’s classroom, volunteering in the library, working at our Welcome Table Counter and chaperoning field trips are just a few of the many, many ways you can become a part of our Community of Leaders and Learners. Please review the regulation on volunteering: Regulation 511-10 Please always bring your photo identification.
Classroom Interruptions
In order to limit interruption to the teaching and learning environment and protect instructional time, if you drop off forgotten lunches, homework or materials, we will ask you to leave these in the front office. We will inform the teacher who will pick it up at a more convenient time. We want to thank you in advance for your understanding of this procedure and hope you know that our only intent is to maximize your children's instructional time.
SOL Scores from Spring 2026Testing
Here are the preliminary scores. We were also higher than the average scores in our school division in all areas.
- 88% pass rate in 3rd grade Reading
- 95% pass rate in 3rd grade Math
- 87% pass rate in 4th grade Reading
- 85% pass rate in 4th grade Math
- 86% pass rate in 4th grade History
- 87% pass rate in 5th grade Reading
- 89% pass rate in 5th grade Math
- 80% pass rate in 5th grade Science
Rooted in Education Partnership - Community Garden
We are excited to contiue our partnership with Rooted In Education (RIE), a Haymarket-based 501(c)3, to sponsor the newest location in their Fare Harvest Community Garden network. RIE is passionate about providing access to enriching educational opportunities and fresh food so that all children may share their talents and passions to inspire our communities.
In July, we will have the garden will open on the weekend for community members to pick their own fresh vegetables and food. There will also be open hours during the week after school is out - please see the information in Rooted for Education Facebook page for dates the Community Garden will open. We are happy to be able to work in partnership to help give back to our community.
Lots of plans to incorporate the garden into the 24-25 school year to offer enriching learning opportunities for our students are underway! In the meantime, we encourage you to check them out at @rootedineducation on Facebook and Instagram for updates about educational programs and harvest updates at our T. Clay Wood garden and surrounding locations.
Summer School Device Return
Back to School Information from our School Nurse, Mrs. Ousley.
Back to School Information from our School Nurse, Mrs. Ousley.
Kindergarten and new students will need Physical and Immunization records on file prior to the first day of school or they will not be allowed to start school on the first day.
Returning students who are missing any of the required immunizations, will not be able to start the first day of school without proof of the immunizations.
- For students that require medication or health treatment plans please note that we need a new health treatment plan for the new school year.
- All over the counter medications must be unopened and a medication authorization form must be filled out by the Parent/ or guardian. Prescription medication must be in the original container with the pharmacy label and a medication authorization form must be filled out by the physician. Please do not send medication in with your student, an adult must drop it off to the office per PWCS policy.
You may drop off medications/health treatment plans starting Thursday, August 14, 2025 for the new school year.
Clinic Wish List
- Boys/Girls underwear
- T-shirts
- Pants/shorts with elastic waist
- Socks
- Select a size paper towel
- Tissues
- Dixie cups
- Snack size zip lock bags
Student Lighthouse Leaders for the 2026-2027 School Year
President: Chapman Cortash
Vice President: Joule Strawn
Community Outreach Leaders: Cruz Lizarraga and Vivianne Herald
Communication Leaders: Brayden Bello and Cora Ford
Hospitality Leaders: Brayden Cox and Ella Owusu
Advisory Council Representative: Rowan Fisher
PTO Representative: Quinn Keough
(Broadcast:) Jack Morris, Elisabeth White. Lexi Waters, Quinn Keough
Teacher Sponsor: Mrs. Cortash
THE PTO CORNER:
Next PTO Meeting, September 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Art ROOM
Your TCWES PTO has a lot of fun events and projects planned for the year. Come see what this year holds in store for the PTO! Email tclaywoodpto@gmail.com for more information!
PTO BOARD for 2026-2027
President - Kate Case
Vice-President -Julia White
Secretary - Lauren Bell
Treasurer - Bethzaely Feliciano-Rivera
Asst. Treasurer/Past President - Kelsey Fisher
Director (2 positions) - 1. Amelia Hunter and 2. Diane Waters
Because of your generosity, participation, and continued support through fundraising events, donations, volunteering, and school spirit, we are proud to share the exciting playground improvements last school year that our students will enjoy for years to come!
Thanks to our amazing community, we were able to add:
- A new sun shade on the kindergarten playground
- New blacktop paintings on the upper grade playground
- A triple shoot play feature
- A braille structure to help create a more inclusive play environment
These upgrades will provide more opportunities for fun, creativity, accessibility, and connection for all of our students.
None of this would have been possible without your support and partnership. Every event attended, raffle ticket purchased, volunteer hour given, and donation made helped us reach this goal. We are grateful for all that we accomplished together this year and look forward to another wonderful school year ahead!
If you haven't already, please 'like' our Facebook page for the most up to date information as we navigate through the new school year together.
Your PTO will have a table set up at the upcoming open house and back to school events!
Please visit our table to:
- introduce yourself,
- check out what we have to offer,
- drop off your non-perishable snack and drink donations to stock the lounge,
- and enroll in your new 2024-2025 school PTO membership!
Advisory Council for 2026-2027
Our Next Advisory Council and PTO Collaborative Meeting will take place Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in person in the Art Room.
If you need interpretation/translation services, please reach out to Mrs. Riley at rileys@pwcs.edu at least a week before the meeting.
2026-2027 Advisory Council for T. Clay Wood
- President: Mr. Podkowka,
- VP = Mrs. Podkowka,
- Secretary – Crystal MacCallum
- · Kettle Run/Schaffer Lane- Su Welsh
- · Highland Village – Isabella Yearwood
- · Tartan Hills Rep – Robin Murphy
- · New Bristow Village Rep - Allison Deckert
- · Student Resources – Jina Kang
- · At Large – Jessica Grant
- · Highland Village Alternate – Kelse Fisher
- · Kettle Run/Schaffer Lane – Danielle Miller
- · Tartan Hills Alternate – Stephanie Duffey
- · New Bristow Alternate – Rebecca Ciavolella
- · Student Resource Alternate – Lisa McFaddin
- · Principal Appointment/At Large Member Alternate – Mr. Gonzalez and Mrs. Fernandez
- · Superintendent's Advisory Council = Supria Calvert -Reisner
- · Superintendent’s Advisory Council Alternate – Mrs. Peterson
- · Sped/EL- Dwight Parker
- · Kg/1st – Melissa Podkowka
- · 2nd/3rd – Dana Fonner
- · 4th/5th - Katie Cortash
- · Encore/Resource – Laura Fawley
- · Classified – Samari Riley
- Jessica Bushey- Assistant Principal
- Paul Johnson - Administrator Intern
- Andrew Buchheit - Principal
T. Clay Wood - Statement of Civility
The T. Clay Wood Statement of Civility
At T. Clay Wood Elementary School, we remind all our stakeholders to remember the 3 B’s:
1. Be Safe
2. Be Kind and Respectful
3. Be Responsible and Ready to Learn
Please take responsibility for the energy you bring into your school!.
Thank you for always being kind and respectful to all our staff members, adults, and children in our building.
We all may get frustrated from time to time, especially when it comes to our own children and students.
However, we believe all schools should be places where mutual respect is practiced and reinforced.
We strive to promote an environment in which all members of the school community treat each other with courtesy & respect.
Disrespectful, rude, and abusive behavior or language is unacceptable and creates an unsafe environment.
Any person who exhibits unacceptable behavior may be directed to leave the premises.
Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to:
Using loud and/or offensive language, displays of temper, speaking in an insulting or demeaning manner, through personal actions, spoken words, pictures, email, social media messages, in writing, or threatening or trying to intimidate office , professional, and administrative staff, students, parents, visitors, and other members of the school community.
Our People are People Too! – Your words and behavior matter!
It is also important to remember that our students are always watching and learning.
We want our students to learn to be respectful and kind even when frustrated, worried, upset, or disagreeing.
At T. Clay Wood, Everyone cares deeply about your children and our students!
Please treat Everyone with Respect!
School Library Controls Now Available to Parents
Our library circulation system provides the option for parents to restrict access to specific titles in circulation in our school library, if they choose that option for their child. While the school shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the student is not provided with access to such materials, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that the student understands the restriction and does not attempt to access the materials.
If you are interested in restricting specific library titles for your student(s), please visit the “Parent Library Controls” webpage for more information. See link here: Parent Library Controls Webpage
Restriction of library materials using the “Additional User Type” is a parent's responsibility. Librarians and school administrators can provide access to the link but cannot provide support within the system.
Everything YOU want to know about Devices and Technology
All Students in Prince William County Schools will be issued an iPad. Families are responsible for any damage to the IPAD
Also this is a good time to remind all families to always know what your students are doing when they are on the internet, using devices to complete their school work, using social media, texting with friends, or playing online games. We continually are reminding our students about appropriate and acceptable use of technology. I encourage all parents and guardians to regularly check what their students are doing on the internet and while using technology -(school devices, gaming systems, home devices, phones, etc). Just as you monitor where your children go in person, I encourage you to monitor where they go on the internet.
I would also encourage all families to consider adding parental controls on their personal devices that students use. If you have any questions about student devices, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Taylor, our Instructional Technologist at TaylorBi@pwcs.edu. Thank you.
Cell Phones and Watches with text/calling capabilities
Phones - Reminder: If students bring in phones to school they must remain in their backpack and turned off. Please let all your family members know not to call your elementary school student during the day. If you need to change dismissal, please let our front office know by calling 703.594.3990.
Over the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in students using watches to text during the instructional school day. In order to preserve instructional time, students are not permitted to text, on a phone or watch, during the school day.
If you need to relay a message to your child during the school day, please call the front office.
Please refer to the Parent Handbook regarding the use of Cell Phones (which includes calling and texting on watches). It states, "If cell phones are brought to school, they should be turned off and kept in book bags during the school day."
Students may continue to wear the smart watches but calling should be turned off. Our Elementary school students should NOT be receiving messages (or calls) during the school day. If students misuse the watch by sending or receiving calls and/or messages, taking pictures or videos, or making recordings, playing on games or searching the internet, etc.; the teacher will need to have the student put the watch in their backpack similar to a cell phone or another device.
We thank you for your support in ensuring our students are focused on the learning process while at school. We want to be sure watches, phones, other devices are not used to distract from the learning environment or used in a way that is not appropriate for school. I appreciate all our parents and guardians taking the time to have these conversations with their children prior to allowing their students to come to school with a cell phone, smart watch, or other device.
Phones and watches can be removed if students are using them in ways that are distracting or not appropriate to their learning or the learning and safety of other students.
Phones - Reminder: If students bring in phones to school they must remain in their backpack and turned off. Please let all your family members know not to call your elementary school student during the day. If you need to change dismissal, please let our front office know by calling 703.594.3990.
Also I recommend that all parents and guardians turn off the Air Drop feature on their Iphones. I have heard of students at secondary schools air dropping inappropriate photos into all phones that can receive airdrop and then other students accepting those photos. You can turn this off on your students' device.
This year all of our students are being issued iPads. Each iPad comes with AppleCare already purchased to cover physical damage to the device or charger. Make sure to report any physical damage (cracked screens, frayed chargers, etc) to your child’s teacher ASAP so that it can be repaired using AppleCare coverage. AppleCare does not cover total loss of the device, however. If you would like to purchase additional insurance for total loss or theft of the device or charger, please consider the IPAD Insurance. It is for a minimal cost. If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Taylor at taylorbi@pwcs.edu Insurance is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase and must be purchased prior to damage/loss of the device. While physical damage to your child’s iPad will be covered through AppleCare, if you choose not to purchase additional coverage, you may be financially responsible in the event of loss/theft of your child’s iPad, in accordance with PWCS Device Handbook, Section 7.1.
Information about T. Clay Wood ES
A Prince William County School of Excellence
“A Community of Leaders and Learners Achieving Excellence”
10600 Kettle Run Road; Nokesville, VA 20181
Andrew Buchheit, Principal - buchhear@pwcs.edu
Jessica Bushey, Assistant Principal StraigJ@PWCS.EDU
“A Community of Leaders and Learners Achieving Excellence”
School hours: 9:20 am – 4:00 pm
(Office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Doors Open: 9:10 a.m.
Students tardy after: 9:20 a.m.
Dismissal: 4:00 p.m.
School Phone Number: 703.594.3990
School Fax Number: 703.594.2653
Attendance Email: cwes-timberwolf-attendance@pwcs.edu
Attendance Phone Line:– 703.594.3992
Motto: “I seek to make a POSITIVE DIFFERENCE AT SCHOOL”
Website: http://tclaywoodes.schools.pwcs.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TClayWoodES
Twitter #TimberwolvesRock
Email: buchhear@pwcs.edu
Website: https://tclaywoodes.pwcs.edu/
Location: 10600 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA, USA
Phone: 703.594.3990
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TClayWoodES