Poe Family Newsletter

Student-Parent Survey for Impact Aid

Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Students will receive forms in their first period classes on Tuesday, October 22.

Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3.  All forms must be signed, dated, and returned to Your child’s first period teacher by October 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.

SR&R Parent Signature Sheet

SR&R Booklets will be sent home through your child’s first period class. Please sign the front page and have your child return it to his or her first period teacher as soon as possible.

Parent University

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

NJHS Childcare

Our National Junior Honor Society Members will continue to provide childcare during all our monthly PTSA meetings.  We are expanding on the activities that we will offer.  During the meetings the children will have the opportunity to:

1. Complete a craft and listen to read aloud books based on a monthly theme.  The theme for November will be “Owls”.
2. Complete homework and get free tutoring from our NJHS students.
3. Participate in organized games/activities in the gym.

Questions and suggestions for improvement can be directed to Beth Schinstock elschinstock@fcps.edu

Character Dress-Up

Halloween is just around the corner! Students may come to school dressed as their favorite book character.   Face paint is permitted, but masks are not allowed. All costumes must adhere to the SR&R regulations.

College and Career Day

Call for Volunteers

November 11^th (Veteran’s Day)

The Student Services Department will be hosting Career Day for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, November 11th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  We love hearing from a variety of professions enables the students to be engaged and excited about the college and career exploration process.  Professionals who have out of the ordinary jobs, something hands on, or handouts for the students are naturally most popular!

Please fill out the form below to provide your contact information to volunteer for this event at Poe Middle by November 1, 2019:

Volunteer Form

Feel free to contact Katie Marrefi, Career Day Coordinator, at kmarrefi@fcps.edu if you have any questions about this opportunity to give back to your community.  Thank you!

Thanksgiving Luncheon  Volunteers Needed

Poe Middle School students and families are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch on Monday, November 11^th! We are also looking for volunteers to help decorate and serve the meal. Please contact the main office at 703-813-3800 to let us know that you can help.

After-School Program

As a reminder, there will not be after-school on Friday, November 1^st due to the extended weekend for students.

This week’s ASP Student of the Week is Allen Nique-Viscarra! Allen has been assisting as a student intern in the front office during after-school. Thank you for your help, Allen!

Spirit Week

Celebrate the end of the first quarter!

Mellow Monday—wear your comfy pjs

Twinning Tuesday—dress alike with your pals

Workout Wednesday—wear your fitness attire

Thrilling Thursday—dress as your favorite hero or villain from a book or show

Tie-dye Friday—wear tie-dye or mixed bright colors

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.

Unity Day

This year the FBLA and FCCLA Raven Times helped to sponsor Poe Middle School’s Unity Day.

Unity Day is the signature event for National Bullying Prevention Month.  Poe Middle School joined together to celebrate kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in a united effort to prevent bullying by wearing orange!

Save the Date

October:

• 28^th – Picture Retake Day
• 28^th – Spirit Week Begins

November:

• 1^st – End of 1^st Quarter and No After-School Program
• 4^th – No School
• 5^th – No School
• 7^th – World Languages Proficiency Exam
• 7^th – Family Life Education (FLE) Preview at 5pm
• 7^th – Parent University and PTSA Meeting at 6pm
• 11^th – College & Career Day
• 11^th – Thanksgiving Dinner