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Dear Panther Families,
What a rainy week. Our teachers and students would love some sunshine and outdoor recess.
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday for the Presidents' Day Holiday.
The Principals' Coffee is next Thursday at 8:45am. Our counselors, Shari Hirsch and Beth Mertens, will be sharing information about "Teaching Your Child Resilience." We hope you can join us for the coffee and stay for the PTA meeting that morning.
We hope you have a great three day weekend!
Ms. Andujar and Ms. Walker
Week at a Glance
February 3-21: Pennies for Patients
Monday, February 17:
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No School, Presidents' Day Holiday
Thursday, February 20:
- Principals Coffee, 8:45-9:30am, LA Room
- PTA Meeting, 9:30-10:30am, LA Room
The SCA Pennies for Patients program continues until February 21, 2020.
Our school goal this year is to raise $10,000. Last year, Poplar Tree raised almost $8,900 and we know we can do even better this year! We are so excited to be able to raise money to help find a cure for Blood Cancer. Encourage your student to look for spare change around the house. Bills and checks made payable to Leukemia Lymphoma Society are also acceptable. If you’d prefer to donate online, you’re in luck! There are several ways to do this.
- You can check out our school’s online donation page at https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/PoplarTreeElementarySchool-2020
- Your child’s teacher will set up a classroom donation page. Check in with your child’s classroom teacher for more information.
- Your child can set up an individual collection page. Information on how to do this can be found in the letter that is coming home today in Friday Folders.
Students can earn a variety of prizes for coin/check/bill and online donations this year. Check out the letter for more information.
The campaign will run until February 21. Please contact Mrs. Sniffin, SCA teacher sponsor, at smsniffin@fcps.edu if you have any further questions. Thank you so much for your support of this wonderful cause!
Come discover the rich learning, student engagement, and media balance that supports Portrait of a Graduate attributes in our Chantilly Pyramid students! There will be a student and teacher panel as well as a showcase of learning.
Poplar Tree Kindergarten Orientation for children living within the Poplar Tree Elementary School’s boundary is on Friday, May 1, 2020 from 9:00-10:00am. All parents/guardians and children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2020 are invited to attend. Please call Poplar Tree at 703-633-7400 to RSVP.
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.
Guest speaker, Lucy Beadnell, the Director of Advocacy for the ARC of Northern Virginia and a panel of parents, will be giving a presentation to answer our questions about life after graduation for our children with special needs.
When: February 19, 6pm
Where: Rocky Run Middle School
Topics include:
- Medicaid Waivers
- Finding a job
- Moving into a group home
- Independent Living
- Sponsored Residential Settings
- Day Support programs
An exciting workshop for siblings of children with special needs!
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Choose one from the two available sites:
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Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, 9am-12pm
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Gum Spring Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306, 1:30-4:30pm
Sibshops workshops are for 2nd to 6th grade students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who are siblings of children with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a fun, recreational setting
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support
- Play games and more!
A snack will be provided.
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services with support from the FCPS Parent Resource Center
Register online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-resource-center/workshops-parents-educators-and-community or call the FCPS Parent Resource Center at 703-204-3941. Registration is required and limited, please register early.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis through the Parent Resource Center.
Ways to Stay Informed
Visit the Poplar Tree Website and FCPS website for updates.
Follow Poplar Tree on Twitter @PoplarTreeES.
School lunch menus are located here.
Bus Delay Notification System
Join the Poplar Tree PTA
Access and sign up for News You Choose.
Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
February 3-21: Pennies for Patients
February 28: SCA Spirit Day - Jersey Day
March 2: Read Across America Day
March 3: No School- School Planning Day and Presidential Primary Election Day
March 4:
- Kindergarten Field Trip
- PTA Talent Show Dress Rehearsal, 3:30pm, cafe
March 6: Talent Show, 7pm, café
March 20:
- Principal Coffee, 8:45-9:30am, LA Room
- PTA Meeting, 9:30-10:30am, LA Room
March 23: Spring Pictures (Individual and Class Photos), gym
March 25: Panther Singers Concert, 2:15pm (for students only) and 6:30pm, café
March 27: SCA Spirit Day
March 31: Chantilly Pyramid Spotlight on Student Learning, 6pm, Franklin MS
2020 SOL Testing Dates:
3rd Grade:
Reading, May 13, AM Session
Math, May 21, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 21, AM Session
4th Grade:
Virginia Studies, May 12, PM Session
Reading, May 14, AM Session
Math, May 20, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 20, AM Session
5th Grade:
Science, May 13, PM Session
Reading, May 15, AM Session
Math, May 19, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 19, AM Session
6th Grade:
Reading, May 12, AM Session
Math, May 18, AM Session
Advanced Math, May 18, AM Session
FCPS Calendar
2019-2020 Standard School Calendar
2019-2020 Printable Calendar
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