Dear PWCS Households, Workers, and Neighborhood,
Leading of mind at the end of this week is the current info shared by the Prince William County Cops Department (PWPD) relating to 3 teenager overdoses, consisting of one that caused the death of among our trainees. We are sad by these occasions and our ideas and prayers are with their households and buddies. According to the PWPD, these occurrences are linked to fentanyl-laced fake kinds of the drug Percocet, in some cases described as “Perc30.”
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “the abuse of and dependency to opioids-including painkiller such as fentanyl is a major nationwide crisis that impacts public health in addition to social and financial well-being.” As a neighborhood, we should stay watchful and notified on how to finest assistance our youth and together avoid abuse, dependency, and even death connected with drug abuse.
As part of this education effort, please examine the unique Household Engagement Series session called “Substance Abuse- Let’s Speak about It” This virtual occasion offered moms and dads and other caretakers with the tools required to begin discussions with our trainees. I likewise motivate all trainees, households, personnel, and neighborhood members to examine valuable resources, consisting of indications of drug and alcoholic abuse, at our Substance Abuse Prevention web page
In addition, lifesaving Narcan nasal spray is readily available from PWC Neighborhood Solutions. By participating in a 60-minute virtual restore training session, you might find out the indications of opioid usage, dependency, overdose, and how to react utilizing Narcan. There are 3 classes arranged in December and more info can be discovered on the Neighborhood Solutions occasions calendar
If you have issues about your kid, or your household, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Solutions Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a complimentary, private, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment recommendation and info service (in English and Spanish) for people and households dealing with psychological and/ or substance utilize conditions. Contact 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for help. SAMHSA likewise has a treatment locator readily available on their site. In addition, you might likewise connect to your kid’s school for assistance.
As a suggestion, the December 14 immunization due date is rapidly approaching. Trainees who stay non-compliant with their immunization( s) will be omitted from school on December 15, 2022. Immunization compliance is a state and federal requirement. Households might see info about trainee compliance with required immunizations in ParentVUE I welcome you to learn more about the Immunization Due Date
Kids might be immunized at the Manassas or Woodbridge centers of the Prince William County Health Department or through other physician. Vaccinations required for entry into school are complimentary at county health centers. The Prince William Health District might be reached at the following phone number: Manassas Center (703-792-6300) or Woodbridge Center (703-792-7300).
PWCS is at the mid-point of the 2nd marking duration. I motivate households to sign in on your trainee’s real-time grades through ParentVUE If you have concerns about your kid’s scholastic standing, please connect to your kid’s instructor or school therapist.
I want to praise the Liberty High School football group, whose win last Saturday certified them for the state champion in Class 6. We want the Eagles the very best of luck this weekend vs. James Madison High School. The video game is arranged for 4:30 p.m. this Saturday at Old Rule University. Go Eagles!
I likewise wish to advise all trainees, households, and personnel, that every school day is important in a kid’s education. Every educational hour is filled with appealing capacity, and it is our cumulative obligation to fill every day with lessons from the living-room to the class. We anticipate seeing all of our trainees every day throughout our recently prior to winter season break.
Best Regards,
LaTanya D. McDade, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Prince William County Public Schools