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March is College Awareness month
Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 22: SCA Fundraiser for K9 Caring Angels Warrior Angels project
Tuesday, March 5 - Thursday, April 4 - Magnet School Application due
Monday, March 11 - 3 hour early release - *lunch times will be different*
Monday, March 11 - Office will close at 2:00 PM for a staff meeting
Tuesday, March 12 - PTA Meeting 7:00 PM
Friday, March 15: Dress Like a Rock Star! Support our fundraiser with a donation, and spend the day dressed like your favorite rock star. Then wear your rock star outfit to Karaoke Night that night!
Friday, March 15 - Karaoke Night 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Book Fair
Thursday, March 28 - Spring Fling 6:00-8:30 PM
Friday, April 5 - Kindergarten registration 9 AM - 12 Noon
Friday, April 5 - Teacher Workday - no school for students
Monday, April 15 - Friday April 19 - Spring Break
Wednesday, April 24 - Multicultural Night 6:00-8:00 PM
This week our students have enjoyed reviewing the OTHER PEOPLE MATTER Mindset, which reminds the students that the reason they're learning to see these character strengths in themselves and others is to build positive relationships.
Next week we are excited to learn about LOVE OF LEARNING which means that you master new topics on your own or in school.
The Colin Powell SCA and Emily’s Hope invite our community to join us at our annual Karaoke Night next Friday night! All proceeds from the event will go directly to the training and care of a service dog for a local wounded veteran through K9 Caring Angels’ Warrior Angel program. Admission is $3 per person, and we will have pizza, drinks, snacks and Rita’s Ice available for purchase. Doors open to the CPES Stage at 5:30 pm, with singing starting right away and the pizza arriving at 6 pm. It was such a success last year that we are bringing back our popular photo booth this year, and we are going to have some special 4 pawed visitors for a dog kissing booth! Please note that there will be very well trained dogs from K9 Caring Angels in attendance at the event. Come prepared for a night of singing, community, and fun as we support a great cause. For more information about K9 Caring Angels, please go to https://k-9caringangels.org/. For any questions, about the event, please contact Laura Senturia (lesenturia@fcps.edu).
The Colin Powell SCA and our school based charity, Emily’s Hope, are excited to announce our Spring fundraiser supporting K9 Caring Angels. Every dollar raised will go directly to the specialized training and care of a service dog for a local wounded veteran. Each classroom will have a collection box, and cash and checks (payable to Emily’s Hope) will be accepted. While we know that money can be tight, we hope you and your child can talk about this important cause and decide together what your family can give. Every dollar helps! Our SCA has set a goal of $10,000, which will go towards the specialized training of a service dog for one of the many deserving local veterans who are waiting for a dog to help them effectively and fully return to civilian life.
So far we raised $1,622.90 towards our goal. Mrs. Luerrsen, Mrs. Baugh, and Ms. Pendergrass are once again going to accept our SCA challenge and will reward the school with a mystery bucket challenge if we reach our goal. Does your child want to see our principals get something dumped over their heads? I know we can do it!!
Don’t forget that March 15th is the day to Dress Like a Rock Star. Wear your favorite rock star outfit, glam hair, and be ready to rock at school AND come to Karaoke Night that night.
For more information about K9 Caring Angels, please go to https://k-9caringangels.org/. If you have any questions about the fundraiser or the events, please contact Laura Senturia (lesenturia@fcps.edu).
 See how well you and your family knows our Fabulous Fourth Grade Team at Colin Powell Elementary School. Here are a few fun facts to start:
- Our Fourth Grade team has a combined 74 years of teaching experience, though not all in fourth grade. 52 of those years are here at Colin Powell Elementary!
- When not impersonating the members of Bon Jovi in the school Lip Sync Showcase, the team enjoys laughing and working together out in the Modular.
- Which Fourth Grade Teacher belongs with the following statements, Mrs. Penney; Mrs. Long; Ms. Alessi; Ms. Lim; or Ms. Senturia?
- I played college soccer at William and Mary. Who am I?
- I had a whole career before I started teacher in public affairs and public relations. Who am I?
- I once dressed as a beekeeper for Halloween. Who am I?
- I named my dog, Shelby, after my dream car. Who am I?
- I create funny memes to help my team relax and keep laughing. Who am I?
Answer key:
1. Ms. Alessi
2. Ms. Senturia
3. Ms. Penney
4. Mrs. Long
5. Ms. Lim
Important Dates
March 12 - PTA Meeting 7PM Library - Featuring Presentations by the Odyssey of the Mind Teams
March 18 - Chipotle Fundraiser - Fair Lakes Location 4-8PM
March 26 - Spring Fling 6-8:30PM
Spring Fling - SAVE THE DATE Thursday, March 28 6-8:30PM
Silent Auction, DJ, Dancing, Food, 50/50 Raffle
If you or someone you know might be interested in making a donation to our silent auction click HERE.
Volunteers needed to make this event a success! Check it out at this LINK.
2019 Spelling Bee School Champion - Colin Powell ES PTA is proud to announce the 2019 Spelling Bee School Champion Kevin K. of 6th Grade. The winning word was buzzard. Kevin will go on to represent the school at the Fairfax County Spelling Bee on Sunday March 17, 2019. 5th Grader Ehsan Zeiaei was our 1st Runner-up and will be our alternate speller.
FLEX Academies - After School Programs - Spring Session
Enrollment Opens Thursday, March 6 at 9AM! We are so excited to be offering a full schedule of enrichment activities this winter. The variety of fun classes is sure to excite your children. Registration closes January 7 @ 5PM. Be sure to secure their spot right away! Click HERE to learn more!
In Fairfax County schools, county agencies and families are working together to create an environment where children and youth can safely learn, work, and play. Similar to our message containing information about the 13 Reasons Why NETFLIX program and the Blue Whale Challenge, we are sending this communication to alert you to a recent rise in new games and social media challenges that encourage young people to participate in harmful behavior.
One example of this is a potentially harmful game called the “Momo Challenge" that has reportedly been posted on different social media platforms to include WhatsApp and assigns players a series of progressively more intense tasks, to include self-harm. It is important to note that the Momo Challenge is a hoax that has received a significant amount of media attention.
This hoax has been seen across the United States in recent months, targeting primarily elementary aged children. Vigilant parents and guardians in Fairfax County have also reported seeing information about the Momo Challenge or similar games on their children's phones and have alerted school authorities.
Please talk to your child about this type of internet hoax, and check his or her phone or other device for signs of an app or communications with anyone telling them to do specific tasks. This provides an excellent opportunity to remind your child of best practices for internet safety and digital citizenship:
- Remind your child information shared on social media is not always true and how quickly misinformation can create a panic online.
- Children should never engage in conversations with strangers online.
- Be aware of the sites and apps your children are using and know their usernames and passwords.
- Turn off suggested autoplay on videos to stop children from viewing content they have not selected, and you have not approved.
- If appropriate, tell your children that Momo is not real and will not hurt them.
- Encourage open dialogue with them around any concerns.
FCPS has additional resources available on this website: https://www.fcps.edu/node/32086. If you have concerns about your child, please contact your school counselor. Please be aware that a number of mental health resources are available, including Fairfax County Public School resources: School Counseling Services at 571-423- 4420, School Psychology Services at 571-423-4250, and School Social Work Services at 571-423-4300 and Fairfax County resources: Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077, Merrifield Emergency Services 703-573-5679 (available 24/7) or Entry and Referral during business hours at 703-383-8500. The Fairfax County Police Department non-emergency number is 703-691-2131.
More information about the Momo Challenge and other internet challenges or hoaxes is available at these links:
An article from Common Sense Media about online challenges: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/viral-youtube-challenges-internet-stunts-popular-with-kids
All children who reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2019 are eligible for kindergarten enrollment for the 2019 – 2020 school year. Parents will need to bring the following to registration:
Picture ID
Proof of Residency (original copy of deed or lease)
Child’s original birth certificate
Child’s physical and immunization record
Please call the school at (571) 522-6000 for a registration packet. Forms and other information are also available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements .
Due to the time required to register your child, we request that only parents come to school for registration.
Registration will be held in the Colin Powell cafeteria on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Appointments may also be scheduled by calling (571) 522-6008.
Parents of rising kindergarten and first graders who wish to apply for the Korean Immersion Program must register their child and obtain a SIS parent account prior to applying for Immersion programs.
- Online registration for the first grade Immersion program will open on January 28, 2019 and close on February 22, 2019 (4 p.m.).
- Online registration for the kindergarten Immersion program will open on January 28, 2019 and close on March 29, 2019 (4 p.m.).
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