Sinclair Elementary School

Upcoming Events

11/9/2009

- Lifetouch Picture Retakes

11/10/2009

- Report Cards go Home

- After School Program
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

11/11/2009

- No School - Veteran's Day

11/12/2009

- After School Program
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

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PWCS News

School Announcements

Recycle your used ink cartridges

Please bring in your used ink cartridges for the Recycle Ink Program. The collection box is located downstairs in the hallway near room #110. We receive valuable funds from this program.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Family members are invited to come join us at our Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 20. If you plan on coming to the luncheon, please let your child’s teacher know by Friday November 13, so the cafeteria manager can be informed. The adult price is $3.10

PWCS Inclement Weather Letter

Please click on this text to read the attached from Dr. Walts which explains the procedures to be followed in the event of weather emergencies.

November Newsletter

To view the November Newsletter please go to Special Announcement and News tab on the left side bar. Then go to Newsletter and then click on November Newsletter.

H1N1 Update

Dear Sinclair Parents:

I am writing to inform you that the Prince William County Public School Division is experiencing a number of students and staff with symptoms of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and of steps taken to address this issue. We have also had some students and staff experience ILI symptoms here at Sinclair, however, this is not a reason to be alarmed, we just want you to be aware so that you can continue to take all necessary precautions.

In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, the Prince William Health District (PWHD) has informed us that not all students and staff with ILI symptoms will be tested for the H1N1 virus. Therefore, it is impossible to know which cases are caused by the H1N1 virus. However, since we know the virus is circulating in the community, we are informing you as part of our ongoing efforts to keep parents fully informed of important school-related news.

Please also continue to monitor your children for any of the symptoms of influenza, which include: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue, and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea. If your child is experiencing flu symptoms, particularly fever, please keep him or her at home and contact your family’s healthcare provider.

The health and safety of our students and staff is always of the utmost importance. Please refer to the PWCS Web site at www.pwcs.edu or the VDH Web site at www.vdh.virginia.gov for more information and helpful resources regarding the H1N1 virus.

Sincerely,

Donna T. Fagerholm, Principal

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Spirit Week Photos

Spirit Week was a huge Success!

Spirt Day is the Week of Oct. 26th- 30th

Spirit day is coming! To find out more about spirit day click here.

Sinclair hosts The NED Show

Students at Sinclair got a treat on October 21, 2009 when they attended The NED Show. The NED Show is an assembly that Promotes Academic Achievement through Character Development. The NED Show® is designed to help kids become champions at school and in life. To see some pictures from this assembly click here. To learn more about The Ned Show visit their website: http://www.thenedshow.com/about.asp

Advisory and PTO need your help

At this time we still need parents to step up and participate in both the school Advisory Council and PTO. Both of these organizations support the instructional programs at Sinclair. The meetings are listed each month in Upcoming Dates. Please call Mrs. Fagerholm if you are interested in serving on Advisory Council and Mrs. Patricia Strawser if you are interested in the PTO. Both can be reached at school by email or phone.

Dropping Off and Picking Up Students

We have noticed a dangerous situation with parents dropping off/picking up students on the left side of the car. Students are walking into the traffic lane where they can be hit and injured. Please load and unload your child on the right side of the car next to the sidewalk. Also please do not have your car moving with the doors open.

Intouch

This year a new process has been implemented to centralize the PWCS online system allowing parents to have one user account for their school Web site log in and the Edulink Intouch log in. Edulink Intouch is a system where parents are able to view their student’s grades, email teachers, and change any important information. All parents must obtain an authorization letter in person at your child’s school. Many of our parents received their letter at Open House. If you were not able to receive yours then, you may come into Sinclair to receive your child’s printed authorization letter which will have a student “passcode” that you will need when you register on your school’s web site. Bring a photo ID.

H1N1 Update

Online Videos Provide H1N1 Guidance to Parents and Schools

Videos Feature Practical Steps to Prevent Spread of “Swine Flu”

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has produced two videos to inform parents, teachers, school administrators, school nurses and other educators of steps they can take to prevent the transmission of H1N1 influenza (also known as “swine flu”) and seasonal influenza.

The videos — “H1N1 for Parents” and “H1N1 for Educators” — are available for viewing on the VDOE H1N1 influenza Web site at this address:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/influenza/index.shtml

“The videos drive home the point that students and staff who become ill need to stay home until they are fever free without the aid of a fever reducing medication for at least 24 hours,” said Dr. Remley. “By following this and the other practical steps featured in these brief videos, parents, teachers, pricipals and other school employees can have a real impact on the spread of H1N1 and seasonal influenza.”

For more information please visit the Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

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