Poe Family Newsletter October 13


After-School Program News

As a reminder, there will not be after-school on Tuesday, October 15th due to staffing constraints. The After-School Program will resume on Wednesday, October 16th.

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Thanksgiving Dinner

Volunteers Needed

Poe Middle School students and families will be invited to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at school on Monday, November, 11th.  We need volunteers to help decorate and serve lunch.  Please contact the front office at 703-813-3800 to let us know that you can come and help!  We appreciate it


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Parent Advisory Council

As a Title 1 school, we are excited to be creating a Parent Advisory Council this year. The purpose of this council will be to dialogue, discuss, and gather feedback that will help to inform the way that Poe Middle School interacts with the community. As a member of our community, we value your input and look forward to partnering with you as we collaborate to support your students and their education.

The Parent Advisory Council will meet quarterly at Poe Middle School. The first three meeting dates are as follows:

October 28th  - 6pm to 7:30pm

January 13th - 6pm to 7:30pm

March 23rd  - 6pm to 7:30pm

June - Date and time TBD

If you are available and interested in being a part of our Parent Advisory Council, please contact either Kristin Turner at 703-813-3824 or Trish Ramirez at 703-813-3801.



Raven's Nest

The Raven’s Nest at Poe is stocked with clothes, jackets, school supplies, backpacks, and several other items for students and their families. Please visit us on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 12:15-3:15pm or by appointment. Contact Ms. Ramirez for more information at 703-813-3801.

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Parent University

November 7

On Thursday, November 7th we will be hosting our third annual Parent University and our November PTSA meeting from 6-8pm!  Families will be able to attend sessions on several topics related to supporting their children with academics, behavior, and wellness.

Transportation, dinner, and childcare will be provided.  In addition, students who participate in the After-School Program that afternoon can stay at Poe from the 4:45pm after-school dismissal until the event if their families will be attending.  We hope your family will be able to join us!

A school bus will be passing through several of our communities to pick up and drop off families.  The bus route will be as follows:

 

Stop 1) Eastmoreland Rd & Whitney St (Parliaments) - Departs at 5:30pm

Stop 2) McWhorter Pl & Carmelo Dr (Wedgewood)

Stop 3) Patriot Dr & Nathan Hale Dr (Vistas)

Stop 4) Braddock Elementary School

Stop 5) Poe Middle School - Arrives at 5:50pm


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Upcoming Dates

 

October:

  • 14th – No School
  • 15th – No After-School Program
  • 18th – Parent Coffee at 9am
  • 18th – FCPS Comedy Improv Competition at 7pm
  • 23rd – Orchestra Concert at 7pm
  • 28th – Picture Retake Day

 

November:

  • 1st – End of 1st Quarter and No After-School Program
  • 4th & 5th  No School