ANNOUNCEMENTS:
October 26, 2020: Links to sign up for Parent Conferences on Monday, 11/02/2020:
Now, that the first quarter is almost over, here is a link to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences. In middle school we only have conferences on an as needed basis with parents due to the volume of students we have. If you feel like to you need to speak to the team about your child’s progress this year, please sign up for any remaining slots. If you are unable to make those times, please email Mr. Fletcher at FletchAC@pwcs.edu to schedule another appointment with the team.
Thanks.
September 14, 2020:
Good Morning,
This week you will be able to join our Zooms only as Authenticated users of PWCS, which means you will have to log into your Office 365> waffle>Apps>Canvas>Zoom. Good Luck!
In case you are not able to, please revisit tutorials below first, following the directions carefully with calm mindset and if you still need help please call the office.
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September 4, 2020:
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September 2, 2020:
7th grade "Meet & Greet Zoom link to join us at 2:45 pm tomorrow:
Please join us by clicking on the following link:--
https://pwcs-zm-edu.zoom.us/j/91564355223?pwd=SmQxRnVRVnFWWEN2bjhFa0gwbm9EZz09
Meeting ID: 915 6435 5223
Passcode: 295031
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August 29,2020:
STUDENT LEARNING MATERIAL BAGS DISTRIBUTION: including Science Workbook
The Porter Staff is working hard to pull together supplies that will be valuable resources for students while at home during distance learning. These are items that they would have normally had use of in the classroom. We’ll be doing the pick-up times by grade level. Families are permitted and encouraged to pick up all grade level bags at one time; it just might take us a few extra minutes to collect the bags. J
Monday, Aug. 31 1st Gr......... 9-10 am 2nd Gr........ 11-12 noon 3rd Gr........... 1-2 pm
Tuesday, Sep. 1 4th Gr......... 9-10 am 5th Gr......... 11-12 noon 6th Gr........... 1-2 pm
Wed., Sep. 2 7th Gr......... 9-10 am 8th Gr......... 11-12 noon
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August 27, 2020:
Hello Students!
First of all -Welcome back!though virtually, but still would like to extend a very warm welcome to each one of you. Hope you are also as excited as I am. Here are some helpful tips, if you need them for your smooth start.
ParentVue - Access your student's information and username for using Office 365 and Canvas
-If you are unsure of your password, go to "More Options", then "Forgot Password" and enter your email address and a link will be sent to you
-If you have never used ParentVue, click "More Options" then "Activate Account"
Password Reset - Use this if your child is new to PWCS or forgot their password. You will need:
-Your child's username (from ParentVue)
-ID/lunch number (available in ParentVue)
-Birthdate
Using Canvas for Students
Watch this video tutorial
1. Go to the Porter Traditional website
2. Click on "Student Login" in the upper right-hand corner. This link is on every PWCS webpage.
3. Log on to your child's Canvas account, by typing his/her Office 365 email address username@pwcs-edu.org. If you do not know your child's Office 365 email address, log in to ParentVue and click on "Student Info".

4. Click "Next"
5. Type your child's Office365 password.

6. Click "Sign In." If you child is unsure of their password, or is new to PWCS, go to Password Reset
Using Canvas for Parents
Parents can set up an observer account to monitor their child's learning in Canvas and communicate with their child's teacher. You will need a pairing code for each child and for each observer. Follow these steps to access that pairing code and log into your parent account:
1. Log into your child's Canvas account using the following steps above.
2. Click on "Account"

3. Click "Settings"

4. Click "Pair with Observer"

5. Now you will see the pairing code for your child. Write it down and use it within 7 days.
6. You will use this pairing code to create your Canvas parent observer account. Go to the Canvas login page.
7. Click on "Click Here for an Account"

8. Fill in the information including your pairing code and start participating.
9. If you use the Canvas Parent app on your phone, you will be asked to find your school. Search for "Prince William County Public Schools - Parents". You can then click "Create Account." Then fill in the requested information including your pairing code.
10. If you have more than one child, log into your parent Canvas account. Click on "Account" on the left side in your navigation. Select "Observing". Click on "+Student" and add pairing codes for your other children using the instructions above.

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Watch this on September 8th: (Courtesy Mr. Fletcher)
Video Link
Classroom Announcements:
Welcome To 7th Grade
We are so excited to have you in class, below is where we will post information about the Porter 7th Grade Team, as well as, important updates about our upcoming school year. If you have any questions, please use the contact information below to get in touch with us.
Mrs. Megan Rose (Language Arts) - ZinnM@pwcs.edu
Mr. Adam Fletcher (Social Studies) - FletchAC@pwcs.edu
Dr. Sukhvir Dhodi (Science) - DhodiSK@pwcs.edu
Mr. Michael Denney (Math) - DenneyMJ@pwcs.edu
Ms. Lauren Bortfeld (Spanish) - BortfeL@pwcs.edu
2020-21 School Year
We know that there are a lot of questions about the upcoming school year and what it will look like. Please refer to the following county resources and check this page throughout the summer for updates concerning your child's education. We look forward to working with you in whatever capacity possible as we stay safe this school year.
The main way that we will be communicating instruction will be through the use of Zoom and Canvas. Canvas is a Learning Management System that allows teachers to virtually deliver content to students. Please explore the resources below to help you better understand Canvas.
County Return to Learn Plan
Canvas Resources:
What is Canvas and Zoom?
Parent Canvas Orientation
Canvas Student Guide
Student Video Guides