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Dear Panther Families,
As we wrap up the month of November, we continue to see all of the amazing things happening daily at Poplar Tree. One of the goals of our School Plan is to help our students grow in the Portrait of a Graduate Ethical and Global Citizenship skills. The Positivity Project character strengths, reminding language about being good virtual citizens and relationship building are all part of our focus to help all students grow and learn.
Our Giving Tree Collection continues until December 10. Please consider giving to those in our community who need some help and sharing a little warmth with gloves, socks, scarves and winter hats. The Giving Tree is located in our ftont lobby!
Have a spectacular weekend!
Ms. Andujar and Ms. Walker
Week at a Glance
November 19-December 10
Poplar Tree Giving Tree for Our Neighbor's Child
Positivity Project
This week our focus has been on knowing my words and actions affect others.
#OtherPeopleMatter is the motto, hashtag, and the spirit of the Positivity Project.
By consistently teaching students about the character strengths that everyone possesses, they will be able to see people based on the content of their character. This ability will enhance their self-awareness and self-confidence, understanding and appreciation of others, and interpersonal relationships – which will positively influence our youth (individually and collectively) across their lifespans.
This week we focused on ways to know that my words and actions affect others.
To quote Abraham Lincoln, “When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say.”
If you are interested in learning more about the Positivity Project, please visit their website or the Poplar Tree website Positivity Project.
Our students are changing the future with an Hour of Code!
We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works. But only a tiny fraction of us are learning how technology works. Fewer than half of all schools teach computer science.
That’s why our entire school is joining in on The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (December 3-9). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried the Hour of Code.
Our Hour of Code is making a statement that Poplar Tree Elementary is ready to teach these foundational 21st-century skills. Starting next week, on the desktop of every student computer, there will be a link to this website with lots of coding activities. Our students will have the opportunity to explore these activities in their classrooms, but we also encourage your children to participate at home!
Questions about the Hour of Code? Contact our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at lfleisey@fcps.edu. You can also click here for even more information!
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.
 The First Lego League Team Space Doritos (Team number #39890) consisting of 5th and 6th graders of Poplar Tree placed 3rd overall in the VA/DC regional tournament in Ashburn on Nov 10th, 2018. The team was selected to the States tournament which will be held in the first week of December. The proud team members are Aaryan, Anshul, Ayush, David, Haorui Ray, Harshid, Sahith and Siddanth..
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Parent's Day Out at Chantilly HS
Saturday December 15
Parent’s Day Out is a chance for parents to enjoy an afternoon off, while their children are under the care of CHS Faculty/Staff and student volunteers. Potty-trained through 10-year-old children will enjoy 3 hours of crafts, games, food, and a screening of Disney’s Frozen. This Winter Wonderland themed event is enhanced by a PJ dress-code and BYO blanket and water bottle. All the funds go to the Class of 2022. Parents can pre-register with this link: https://goo.gl/forms/ahfFbkxPpr0bB7UN2
$30 for the 1st child, and $10 for each additional related child (pre-registered); $35 for a child, and $10 for each additional related child (at the door).
The Rocky Run Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society will be sponsoring a toy/gift drive for Our Neighbor’s Child, a local organization that collects gifts for families in our community. The organization supports over 1,000 families that otherwise not be able to provide gifts for their children. We will be collecting gifts for children of all ages, including teenagers. Please bring by a NEW unwrapped gift and support this amazing organization! For more information about Our Neighbor’s Child, please visit their website: http://www.ourneighborschild.org/
Raise the Ram Gift Drop Off
December 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Rocky Run Middle School
4400 Stringfellow Road
December 12: 5th grade Chorus Concert, 2:15 and 7:00, café
December 13: Under the Sea Assembly, 9:00-9:45 for K-3 and 10:00-10:45 for 4th-6th, gym
December 14:
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Interims go home in Friday Folders
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4th grade Human Growth and Development lesson
- Three-hour early release for Head Start and K-6, no preschool classes
Week of December 17: 5th and 6th grade Human Growth and Development lessons
December 18: PTA Spirit Night, Chick-fil-A Chantilly, 5-8pm
December 19: Band Concert, 2:30, café
December 20: Strings Concert, 2:30, café
December 21: SCA Spirit Day- PJ Day
December 24-January 4- NO School- Winter Break and PTES Office Closed
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