WOLF WEEKLY
September 24, 2023
Good evening Lake Ridge Middle School Parents/Guardians- Reminder that there is no school tomorrow, September 25th, in observance of Yom Kippur.
SPIRIT WEEK
We have survived over a month of school... so let's recognize, support and celebrate with a Spirit Week this week (see attached flyer)
- (9.25) Monday- No School... feel free to stay in your PJs all day!
- (9.26) Tuesday- Wear Latin American Flag colors or inspired Attire- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
- (9.27) Wednesday- Wear your Favorite T-Shirt with your Socks, Crocs and Birkenstocks...or comfy clothing- Support School Attendance Awareness
- (9.28) Thursday- Wear Cowboy Attire (School Appropriate of course)- Recognize Hispanic Cowboys and their history
- (9.29) Friday- Kindness Themed Shirt or Attire- Support those who are facing things we cannot see and Suicide Prevention
PTO
Save the date for our next PTO meeting Wednesday October 4th at 6pm. Click this link to join.
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Attention 8th Grade Families: Prince William County Public Schools is pleased to provide a wide range of high school program opportunities for our students. Students may participate in the comprehensive program at their base high school, apply for the specialty program at their base high school, or apply to transfer to another high school for a specialty program. Students and families are encouraged to learn more about the different specialty program options, both advanced programs of studies and career and technical education programs available to high school students in Prince William County. General information sessions will be held in October and November. Students and families are encouraged to visit the PWCS Specialty Program website to learn more and if interested, attend one of the information sessions listed below.
GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Specialty Program information nights are held in the fall and offer an overview of each program and the application process. Program specific information nights are held at each high school.
To request American Sign Language or language interpretation services, please complete the Interpretation Request Form.
CODE ORANGE
Code Orange was introduced during the 2021-22 school year with student learning to occur remotely, but asynchronously, when weather conditions are marginal and impact road or sidewalk safety conditions but are not so sever as to cause substantial impacts. It was announced in December 2021 that the goal of the division was to move to full synchronous (live instruction) during the 2022-23 school year. However, Code Orange operations continued last school year with asynchronous learning, enabling employees and students to adapt to working remotely and determine any further improvement or needs. PWCS had on Code Orange day during the 2022-23 school year, and the instruction was asynchronous.
As originally communicated in 2021, PWCS will move forward with full synchronous, live instruction when a Code Orange is called for the current school year. This enables the option to continue critical learning, especially in situations in which we have inclement weather for an extended period of time. Keep in mind that this does not mean that Code Red days have been eliminated. Please view the updated Code Orange guidelines for 2023-24
Overview of Code Orange operations:
- School buildings and office buildings will be closed, and the division will operate virtually.
- Students will have a live virtual learning day from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Administrators determine school's specific Code Orange schedule.)
- Synchronous (live) virtual instruction and services will be delivered remotely, according to these guidelines.
- Non-essential employees will work remotely.
Please note, all other weather code calls remain in effect. Code Orange continues as an alternative to delayed openings and when weather conditions are marginal and impact road or sidewalk safety conditions but are not so severe as to cause substantial impacts.
This is in accordance with Regulation 405-1, “School Closing Due to Hazardous Conditions.”
Our Code Orange Schedule will be:
ATHLETICS
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Volleyball |
Football |
Boy's Soccer |
Girl's Track |
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9/25/23 |
No School |
No School |
No School |
No School |
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9/26/23 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice |
Meet @ Hampton 5:15 pm |
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9/27/23 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Game @ Hampton 5:15 pm |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
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9/28/23 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Track vs Saunders 5:15 pm |
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9/29/23 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
Practice 3:05 to 5:05 |
OFF |
Events begin at 5pm.
For all events, cash only
Adult Ticket - $3
Student Tickets - $1
Senior Citizens - Free
For ALL indoor events, PWCS enacted a no-bag policy for all indoor athletic events at the middle school level. This is in alignment with the policy currently in place at all high schools. This includes backpacks, purses, camera equipment bags, etc. Small wallet-sized clutch bags, clear diaper bags, and medically necessary bags are permitted. These bags may be subject to search. This policy went into effect for indoor athletic events at all middle schools.
Tuesday will be an “A” day.
Jim Dutrow
Principal
Lake Ridge Middle School
703-494-5154