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Upcoming Events
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- Ken Hicks Magnet Class 2nd gradeTomorrow
5/18/2012
5/21/2012
PWCS News
PWCS News
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Stay In the Loop with Summer School Changes by Visiting the Web Site May 7th, 2012
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Student “Code of Behavior” to be Online Publication Next School Year. May 1st, 2012
May 1, 2012
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Public Invited to Military Academy Night May 21 April 26th, 2012
Read more.
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Students: Enter this Video Contest April 2nd, 2012
Read more.
Divisionwide Announcements
Parents, ask your children about their Explorer Passports
Explorer Passports will be delivered to schools on Friday, May 18. The Passports give children free admission to parks and attractions in Prince William County. Start off this Saturday at the HCHY EXPO at Pfitzner Stadium, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. View map of activities and schedule of events.
School Announcements
ASHLAND ANNOUNCER
Click here to view the most recent edition of the Ashland Announcer, our parent newsletter. updated 5.9.12
Avery Give Back to Schools Contest
This year, Avery is excited to be giving away a total of 500,000 Box Tops for Education® coupons, $50,000 worth of durable Avery school supplies and $5,000 in gift cards. All you have to do is vote for your favorite school! Avery Give Back Website Click on this link, complete a simple registration, Enter "20112" in Find Your School ZIP Code to find Ashland Elementary. Be sure to sign up for the reminder emails to vote every day. They are collecting votes from May 7th to September 14th.
Boundary Change Proposal
Click here to read a news release regarding a potential boundary change to be effective for the upcoming school year. This boundary change would re-assign a small portion of the Ashland Elementary attendance area to McAuliffe Elementary. The communities proposed for redistricting are the Meadows at Barnes Crossing and Spriggs Run Estates in Woodbridge.
The Office of Facilities Services will host a community meeting at Ashland Elementary on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 7:00 pm to obtain input from parents and citizens. (ATTENTION - RECENT DATE CHANGE. The community meeting that was scheduled for 5/21/12 was rescheduled for 5/23/12.)
2012 Ashland Field Day
Thank you Mrs. Swanson and volunteers for all of your hard work this year.
Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth Expo
The PWC-HCHY Expo is Saturday May 19th from 10 AM to 4 PM at Pfitzner Stadium Complex, Woodbridge VA. Click here to open the flyer with more information.
Missing & Exploited Children Seminar
On April 30th, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children visited with students at Ashland Elementary. Stephan Tisher, Outreach Coordinator presented to students in grades K-5 on internet safety. Students were shown a brief, age appropriate interactive video.
On Thursday, May 17th at 7PM Mr. Tisher will be back to do a seminar for Ashland parents. Click here for the flyer and RSVP for the workshop, please RSVP by May 14th. National Center for Missing & Expolited Children Website
Bike Day is Thursday May 10th
Here are some videos and flyers about bicycle saftey to view with 4th and 5th grade students that are interested in riding their bike to school.
Videos:
Ride Smart - It's Time to Start
Bike Safe - Bike Smart
Fitting a Bike Helmet
Flyers:
National Bike to School Flyer
Permission Slip
Videos:
Ride Smart - It's Time to Start
Bike Safe - Bike Smart
Fitting a Bike Helmet
Flyers:
National Bike to School Flyer
Permission Slip
Boosterthon Fun Run Videos
Here are 2 videos from the 2012 Boosterthon Fun Run.
Ashland Health and Wellness Page
(UPDATED 3/2/12) Everyone here at Ashland is concerned with health and wellness of all our students, faculty and families. We have created a "Health & Wellness" page so we can pass along information that will help everyone work towards a healthier lifestyle. We will frequently update this page with links and information for you to use.
Click here to access the "Health & Wellness" page.
New Parent Handbook Available!
A Parent Handbook has been created for parents to better understand some of the school's procedures and policies. Use the link "School Information" on the side bar and then click "Parent Handbook" in the menu. Also, remember that you can access all of the school division's policies and regulations on the main website, www.pwcs.edu.
