Administrative Message

Our students just completed their first 9 weeks and we are very proud of and excited

about their accomplishments. Our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Sup-

ports) program is up and running, with our first quarterly event celebration, Fall Festi-

val, taking place November 1st.

Reports cards will be sent home with your child on November 4th. Please make sure

you ask your student for his/her report card and go over it with them. Students need

your support and encouragements.

We are looking forward to continue strengthening our relationship with you

throughout this school year. You are a vital part of your child’s educational experience.

Betsy A. Inglés-Whitaker,

6th Grade Assistant Principal

November 2016 Office Phone: 571-377-6600 FAX: 703-257-1562 Visit us online: www.mayfieldis.mcpsva.org

Bobcat Bulletin

MAYFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

9400 Mayfield Court, Manassas, VA 20110

Mayfield Safety Patrol’s Present:

Saturday, November 19, 2016 10 am – 2 pm

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS!!

Door Prizes Local Authors Organic Skincare

Student Performances Handcrafted Décor Handcrafted Scarfs

Handcrafted Jewelry Thirty One Fashion Wear

AVON Paparazzi MARY KAY

Homemade Baked Goods Holiday Wares and more to come!!

For further information or to reserve a table, please contact

Murina Dove (571) 377-6757 or MDove@mcpsva.org

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canned vegetables, canned pumpkin,

boxed desserts, peanut butter/jelly,

creamed soup, and applesauce. No

glass or perishable items, please.

All donations will be delivered to

SERVE, Inc., a non-profit community

organization which prepares holiday

food baskets for the less fortunate in

our area.

Do you want to help even more?

You can also donate money to

The Mayfield SGA asks all fami-

lies to send in items for our holiday

food drive. We will begin collecting

canned and boxed food items on

Tuesday, November 1, during your

child’s homeroom class. The last day

for school donations will be the

morning of November 16th. Some

suggestions include: stuffing, cran-

berry sauce, rice, canned fruit,

yams/sweet potatoes, Bisquick,

SERVE. Please make checks paya-

ble to SERVE.

Thank you in advance for your

support of this SGA-sponsored ac-

tivity. Help us show that Bobcat

spirit!

When making the Thanksgiving

dinner, have your child create a new

dish with his/her selected

ingredients.

Lost and Found A lost and found bin is located in the cafeteria just outside

the left wing office, and it is quickly being filled with items

left behind on a daily basis. Students will always have the

opportunity to claim their items. However, any item not

claimed by the end of each month will be donated to a

charitable cause. Parents, please discuss the importance of

your children being responsible for their personal items.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS AT MAYFIELD INTERMEDIATE

Mrs. Dutchess, 5th Grade Counselor

(571) 377-6618 adutchess@mcpsva.org

Ms. Thomasson, 6th Grade Counselor

(571) 377-6617 ethomasson@mcpsva.org

Mrs. Hardy, 5th & 6th Grade Counselor

(571) 377-6615 hhardy@mcpsva.org

CHARACTER COUNTS Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring,

and Citizenship

We are promoting Trustworthiness

How can you encourage Trustworthiness in your child?

Encourage honesty.

Model reliability- do what you say you are going to do.

Discuss consequences of being deceitful, cheating, or

stealing.

Teach the importance of having courage to do the

right thing.

Instill the importance of being loyal by standing by

your family, friends, and country.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Drug Awareness and Prevention, Oct. 24-28

6 Ways to Help You Reduce Your Child’s Chances of Trying Drugs

Build a warm and supportive relationship with

your child.

Be a good role model when it comes to drinking,

taking medicine, and handling stress.

Know your child’s risk level.

Know your child’s friends.

Monitor, supervise, and set boundaries.

Have ongoing conversations and provide infor-

mation on drugs and alcohol.

PARENT RESOURCES

stopbullying.gov An interactive website for stu-

dents and caregivers on bullying and harass-

ment prevention.

http://www.familiesanonymous.org/

A 12-step fellowship for the families and friends

who have known a feeling of desperation con-

cerning the destructive behavior of someone

very near to them, whether caused by drugs,

alcohol, or related behavioral problems.

www.drugfree.org or 1-855-DRUGFREE

www.pwcgov.org/parenting Virginia Cooperative

Extension for Parent Support.

1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Pre-

vention Lifeline

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November 2016 - WELLNESS THEME

~Operation Turkey ~ Help Us Help SERVE

Operation Turkey is in full effect! Help Northern Virginia Family Services and Mayfield support over 800 families in need this Thanksgiving by donating canned goods. Mayfield will be collecting these items until Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Food collec-tion boxes will be located in all of the campuses. Please see the list below for what items are needed:

Canned Veggies Muffin/Bisquick Mix Pasta Sauces Peanut Butter

Stuffing Cornbread Mix Apple Sauce Jelly Gravy Canned Pumpkin Coffee/Tea Boxed Desserts Cranberry Sauce Canned Potatoes Soups Jello/Pudding

Thank you so much for your sup-port and willingness to give back to our community! Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Mayfield Intermediate School

“Food Allergy Alert”

Food allergies are a very serious concern for both children and adults. A

food allergy, or hypersensitivity, is an abnormal immune reaction that occurs soon

after exposure to a certain food. Common allergens are eggs, milk, nuts, wheat, soy,

fish and shellfish. Symptoms may include swollen lips, tongue or eyes, itching, rash

or hives, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, congestion, hoarseness or trouble swallowing,

wheezing or difficulty breathing, dizziness, fainting, loss of consciousness, mood

changes or confusion. If untreated, these symptoms can become life threatening.

It is estimated that in a typical classroom, at least one student is likely to be

affected by a food allergy and this number is on the rise. Students with food allergies

can stay safe at school, but it takes organization, preparation and education. Com-

munication is the key!

Be sure to notify the school nurse and teacher if your child has any food al-

lergies along with the symptoms he/she has experienced in the past and provide any

emergency medications (ie. Epinephrine, Benadryl) that are needed. You will want to

have orders signed from the doctor on how to treat any suspected incidents. Food

allergy reactions can be unpredictable. Here are some suggestions to help plan

ahead:

Frequently review with your child what he or she is allergic to and which foods

can be eaten and which foods cannot.

Remind your child to never accept food from any other person and never to eat

something if they don’t know it is safe.

Teach your child to wash their hands before and after eating with soap and wa-

ter.

Review signs of an allergic reaction to watch for and always make sure your child

knows who to tell when not feeling well.

Touch base with the school regularly to see how things are going and to give any

updates.

Be sure to give an emergency contact where you can be reached at any time if

there are questions or concerns.

Provide safe snack foods for your child if there is a food event at school that may

pose a problem.

As children get older, teach them to read labels and recognize ingredients that

may cause an allergic reaction.

Your child’s health and safety are our #1 priority! Please contact your school nurse if

you have any questions.

---Office of Administrative Services

Student Early Dismissal

If you need to pick up your child from

school before dismissal at 2:40, please

allow at least 15 minutes for us to con-

tact your child’s teacher, your child to

pack up his/her belongings and meet you

in the front lobby. We prefer that our

students utilize as much instructional

time as possible, therefore, we are not

able to release your child from class until

you have shown your picture identifica-

tion and signed him/her out at the front

desk.

When a Child is Absent

If your child will not be in school, please e-mail or call the appropriate grade level office before 8:15 am. Twenty-four hours notice is required for homework requests to ensure our teachers have time to prepare the missed work.

5th Grade: 571-377-6614

sweber@mcpsva.org

6th Grade: 571-377-6613

sguzdowski@mcpsva.org

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Has Your Address or Phone Number Changed? If your phone number changes please call the Grade Level Office to make that change.

If you have moved in the past year, please provide us with your new residency docu-

mentation. Proof of residency consists of:

a. Deed, Settlement Statement or Active Lease

b. PLUS any two (2) of the following:

Driver’s License Voter’s Registration Card

Car Registration Car Sticker Receipt

Utility Bill Property Tax Bill

It is IMPERATIVE that we have your most current phone numbers on record. If you

have a new home, work or cell number, please let us know immediately.

If you have any questions feel free to contact

Mrs. Hunley in the Main Office at 571-377-6600.

School Nurse Notes—Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature

of the spine. When a child with a

normal spine is viewed from the front

or back, the spine appears to be

straight. When a child has scoliosis,

the spine appears to be curved. Scoli-

osis occurs in otherwise healthy chil-

dren and can be a serious health

problem if it becomes severe. It gen-

erally occurs during the growing

years, especially during the growth

spurt from 10 to 17 years of age.

Overall, girls are more affected than

boys. It is not caused by anything a

child or his/her parents did or failed

to do. A minority of cases are associ-

ated with other medical

conditions. Early detec-

tion is important to help avoid com-

plications such as back pain, fatigue,

deformity, and in severe cases prob-

lems in lung and heart function.

Some clues that a child may have

scoliosis include uneven shoulders, a

prominent shoulder blade, uneven

waist, one hip higher than the other,

or a hump in the rib region. The di-

agnosis of scoliosis is made by a phy-

sician and an x-ray to evaluate the

degree of the curve.

Treatment may involve examina-

tion by a physician at regular inter-

vals to include an x-ray. It may also

involve bracing to halt the progres-

sion of the curve. Severe curves be-

yond 40 to 50 degrees may require

spinal surgery. The need for treat-

ment is determined by the child’s

physician.

If you suspect that your child may

have scoliosis, contact your physician

to have your child examined. If you

have any questions, or if you need

help finding a physician, contact the

School Nurse.

Mayfield Spelling Bee

Here’s the BUZZ… Mayfield Intermediate students will be competing in CAMPUS spelling competitions on November 21st and 22nd in the library. The winners from each Campus competition will be returning to the library in December for the final School Spelling Bee.

Dates to Remember:

Looking Ahead:

11/7 ~ 7:00 pm ~ PTA Meeting in Room 1021

11/8 ~ Student Holiday/PD Day Teachers

11/11 ~ Veterans Day ~ No School (Division Closed)

11/15 ~ America Recycles Day!

11/15 ~ 7:00 pm ~ School Board Meeting @ City Hall

11/23-25 ~ Fall Break ~ School Closed

School Closings

Please take a moment to review the MCPS Academic Calendar located

in your child’s agenda book. There are several upcoming dates

when school will be closed for students:

Tuesday, November 8 — Student Holiday/Power Day

Friday, November 11—Veterans Day (Division Closed)

Wednesday, November 23 — Friday, November 25 — Fall Break

Wednesday, December 21 — Monday, January 2 — Winter Break

Tuesday, January 3 — School Resumes

Looking Ahead: 12/2 ~ Picture Re-Take Day

12/2 ~ 7:00 pm ~ 6th Grade Chorus Winter Concert

12/7 ~ 7:00 pm ~ PTA Meeting in Room 1021

12/9 ~ Interims Go Home

12/13 ~ 7:00 pm ~ School Board Meeting at City Hall

12/21-1/2 ~ Winter Break ~ School Closed

Manassas City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, age, religion, handicapping condi-tions or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.

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