Paw Print week of November 26-30, 2018

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/20/2018 02:00 PM EST
Happy Thanksgiving
Principal's Message

Dear Panther Families, 

We are thankful for our Poplar Tree staff, students and families. Thanksgiving is a holiday to focus on things that we are grateful for, and we hope that you all have many items to be grateful for on Thanksgiving and everyday. 

Please remember that there is no school Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Friday, Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The PTES Main Office will close at 4:30 on Tuesday, November 20 and will reopen at 8:00 on Monday, November 26. 

We are also on Holiday Homework Break. No assignments will be given for the break. Nothing will be due and there are no assessments/tests on the Monday or Tuesday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 26-27). 

We hope each of you has a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday and we will see you next Monday!

Ms. Andujar and Ms. Walker 

 

Week at a Glance 

November 19-December 10 

Poplar Tree Giving Tree for Our Neighbor's Child 


Thursday, November 29:

4th grade Colonial Day

 

Friday, November 30:

SCA Spirit Day- Mismatched/Backwards Day

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Positivity Project 

This week our focus has been on the character strength of gratitude. 

We continued our focus on gratitude this week as we approach Thanksgiving. Gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is correlated with increased energy, empathy, happiness and optimism. Gratitude is less about feeling indebted and more about being aware of the consideration, kindness, and generosity of others. It’s also important to note that gratitude is not about ignoring the negative aspects of life; it’s simply being aware of and thankful for what is good.

 

If you are interested in learning more about the Positivity Project,  please visit their website or the Poplar Tree website Positivity Project. 

 

Giving Tree
Date

Advanced Academics Important Deadline

Level IV Referral Packets for FCPS students grades 2-7 are due to the local school by January 10, 2019 at 4:00 PM.  

Please note that there are NO exceptions to the deadline and you should  not wait for ability test scores because of the tight timeline.

Additional information can be found on the Advanced Academic Programs website under Full-Time Level IV Services and Screening Procedures. 

 If you have any questions, please contact Kim Keleher, AART, at KJKeleher@fcps.edu. 

Upcoming dates

 

December 12: 5th grade Chorus Concert, 2:15 and 7:00, café

December 13:

  • PTA Meeting, 9:00am, LA Room
  • Under the Sea Assembly, 9:00-9:45 for K-3 and 10:00-10:45 for 4th-6th, gym

December 14:

  • Interims go home in Friday Folders
  • Three-hour early release for Head Start and K-6, no preschool classes

December 19: Band Concert, 2:30, café

December 20: Strings Concert, 2:30, café

December 24-January 4- Winter Break - NO SCHOOL and PTES Office Closed