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Dear Panther Families,
What an exciting week at Poplar Tree. We were here all 5 days of the week, with only one delay! The week started off very windy and ended cold with a little snow, but it is March and hopefully spring is coming soon.
FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Brabrand, visited Poplar Tree today to see all of the amazing things that happen at Poplar Tree. He even joined the Read Across America week by reading to students in his Cat in the Hat attire!
It was great to see everyone celebrating Dr. Seuss and reading throughout the week. Please take some time on Saturday to read with your child on Dr. Seuss' birthday!
We hope you have a super weekend!
Ms. Andujar and Ms. Walker
Week at a Glance
Wednesday, March 6:
Science Expo, 7pm, gym
Thursday, March 7:
Students view the Science Expo Projects during the day
Friday, March 8:
6th grade Service Learning Power Pack Assembly
Positivity Project
This week we have focused on the character strength of Enthusiasm.
People with enthusiasm and zest have the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. They are happy, but this strength goes beyond happiness or pleasure. It is an activated positive energy and associated with self-realization and autonomy. Individuals with this strength might be described as: energetic, excited, spirited, animated, passionate and upbeat.
To quote Mary Lou Retton, “Each one of us has a fire in our heart for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep it lit.”
If you are interested in learning more about the Positivity Project, please visit their website or the Poplar Tree website Positivity Project.
Student Intention Forms for 2019-2020
Please remember to turn in the Student’s Intention for Next School Year Form by Friday, March 15. We need your help in letting us know if your child will be returning to PTES next year. This will greatly help us in projecting our total enrollment for next school year.
We participate in many drills throughout the year. On March 19, at 9:45am, Poplar Tree will be participating in the statewide Virginia Tornado Drill.
Poplar Tree Kindergarten Orientation for children living within the Poplar Tree Elementary School’s boundary is on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 9:15-10:15am. All parents/guardians and children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2019 are invited to attend.
Registration forms can be downloaded from the following FCPS website:
Click Here
Please contact our school registrar, Kirsten Prindle at 703-633-7402 to schedule a registration appointment.
If you are trying to determine a school boundary please click here.
Join us for a Chantilly Pyramid community event at Franklin Middle School on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. At this event, we will celebrate student learning in the digital age. An opening presentation will be followed by a student/teacher panel, choice sessions, and a student/teacher share fair in the gymnasium. Students and teachers will be represented from the various Chantilly pyramid schools. There will be an opportunity to learn more about these topics:
- What student learning looks like in our FCPSOn classrooms.
- How to safeguard student’s health and well-being while using devices for learning.
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Students perspective on learning in the modern classroom.
- The role of the teacher in the modern classroom.
Please RSVP here!
March 11: 3 Hour Early Release- Head Start and K-6 Dismiss at 12:25, no AM or PM Preschool
March 12: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
March 14: PTA Meeting, 9am, LA Room and 6th grade Field Trip to Gettysburg
March 15: 5th grade Field Trip to Medieval Times and Talent Show, 7pm, cafe
March 19: Tornado Drill, 9:45am (this is the Virginia 2019 Statewide Tornado Drill)
March 25-29: Spring Book Fair, library (evening hours on March 26- details to follow)
March 28: Chantilly Pyramid Spotlight on Learning, 6:00-7:30pm, Franklin Middle School
March 30: 6th grade All County Choral Festival, Hayfield Secondary School
2019 SOL Testing Dates:
3rd Grade:
Reading, May 15, AM Session
Math, May 23, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 23, AM Session
4th Grade:
Virginia Studies, May 14, PM Session
Reading, May 16, AM Session
Math, May 22, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 22, AM Session
5th Grade:
Science, May 15, PM Session
Reading, May 17, AM Session
Math, May 21, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 21, AM Session
6th Grade:
Reading, May 14, AM Session
Math, May 20, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 20, AM Session
FCPS Calendars
Please see below for links to the current school year calendar and the calendar for next year as well.
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