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The Administrative Team at Poe Middle School wants to send a HUGE SHOUT OUT to the teachers and families who connected during our virtual Back-to School Night! This partnership is so important to the success of all students, and we appreciate your time and support.
Parent Checklist
Complete the Free and Reduced Meals form
Sign the Consent to Share form
Sign the Digital applications Permission Form
Update Your Contact Information
Review Student Rights and Responsibilities
Sign the SR&R acknowledgement form
Set your SIS ParentVUE Account
If you are unable to access the online applications/forms, please contact Patricia Ramirez at 703-813-3801 to receive a printed form.
PTSA
The Poe PTSA invites you to become a member for the 2020-21 school year. It is more important than ever to be engaged with our students, and the PTSA is a great way to do that. Our virtual events will be announced in the coming weeks, and we look forward to a safe return to school soon. Please fill out the membership form and return it to Poe with your payment.
Don’t forget! We are still looking for members to be part of the PTSA Board. Please email Ms. Ramirez at paramirez@fcps.edu if you are interested.
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 Weekly Progress Reports begin
Monday, October 5
Due to the delayed school opening and virtual start, SIS weekly progress reports to parents are now set to begin on Monday, October 5, 2020. If you have registered for SIS ParentVUE and have a primary email address recorded in ParentVUE, you can receive your student’s Weekly Progress Report via email. For the 2020-21 school year, Weekly Progress Reports are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 5, 2020. This report provides a summary of your student’s grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE account and verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab.
If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports, and click on “Update account.” Once your email is confirmed, return to the “My Account” tab to activate and select your preferences for receiving these reports. Emails will be sent according to your selected preferences. Weekly Progress Reports for all of your middle and high school students will be included in one email. For additional help, refer to the quick reference guide for FCPS parents/guardians.
Parents can also access student grades through ParentVUE via the Grade Book tab.
Cox Connect2Compete
Internet service for the school year for qualifying families. Cox’s Connect2Compete program provides low-cost internet to families that meet these qualifications:
- have at least one child that attends an FCPS school;
- participate in, or qualify for, one of these government subsidy programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF or Public Housing.
- have not had Cox standard internet services in the home within the last 90 days.
If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to Caroline Lee, School Social Worker clee9@fcps.edu.
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Food Assistance
Several options for food assistance exist within our community. Please make use of these opportunities if your family is in need of food. If you require additional food assistance beyond these resources or if you have any questions, please contact Patricia Ramirez at 703-813-3801 or paramirez@fcps.edu.
Grab and Go Meals at Annandale Terrace ES, Braddock ES, and Mason Crest ES. FCPS Food & Nutrition Services is providing grab and go meals for breakfast and lunch on weekdays. These meals are free for children and cost $2 for adults. Breakfast and lunch are served from 8am to 12:30pm. New for this fall: FCPS meals for Saturdays and Sundays will be distributed at all sites and on bus routes every Friday.
Burrito Distribution at the AUMC Mission Center
Burritos will be distributed at the AUMC Mission Center (7901 Heritage Dr, Annandale, VA 22003 – near the H Mart) on Mondays and Fridays from 5-6pm courtesy of SevaTruck. There is no cost.
Food Distribution at Fairmont Gardens
There is a food distribution at Fairmont Gardens (4100 Wadsworth Ct, Annandale, VA 22003) on the third Thursday of each month at 11am. There is no cost. October 15th, , November 19th ,December 17th
Food Distribution at the AUMC Mission Center
There is a food distribution at the AUMC Mission Center (7901 Heritage Dr, Annandale, VA 22003 – near the H Mart) on Thursday evenings from 5-6:30pm. There is no cost.
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Take the LEAP! LEAP is a new program with Fairfax County Public Libraries (FCPL). All FCPS students now have virtual accounts with FCPL. Students can take out up to three items from the library for six weeks. Want more information – then take the LEAP! Happy Reading 😉. |
Virtual meetings
Parenting and Navigating the Teen and Tween Years
Tuesdays (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
October 13-December 1
Strengthening Families
Mondays & Wednesdays (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
October 7 - December 7
Call Ms. Ramirez at 703-813-3801 to register by September 17th
For more information, click here
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If you missed the virtual Town Hall meeting with Superintendent Brabrand on Wednesday, September 23, that discussed the admissions process at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), you can see the complete meeting online. Watch the recording: FCPS Town Hall - TJ Admissions
Please Note: Another Town Hall meeting on TJHSST admissions will be held on Monday, October 5, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Information - TJ Website
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We are prepared to launch the After-School Program October 13th! Below you will find the clubs (and description) that will be ready to go when we officially start. If you have an interest and you do not see a club that matches your interest, please reach out to pgharsh@fcps.edu. For at least the 1st Quarter, ALL CLUBS WILL BE 100% VIRTUAL. Please stay tuned in the coming week for more information on how to sign up. Below is a TENTATIVE list of clubs and activities, along with dates and times. We will be updating this list periodically throughout the quarter.
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Club Name:
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Sponsor:
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Meeting days:
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Start Time:
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End Time:
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Anime Club (drawing)
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Ms. Jaw
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Anime Fan Club
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Ms. Smith
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Thursdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Basketball
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Mr. Uccellini
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Basketball
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Mr. Uccellini
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Wednesdays
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3:45
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4:45
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Capital One Coders
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Ms. Wallace
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Wednesdays
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3:45
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4:45
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Creative Writing
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Mr. Gillespie
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Fantasy Football
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Mr. Kruk
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Fantasy Football
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Mr. Kruk
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Thursdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Fantasy Soccer
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Mr. O'Reilly
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Tuesdays
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3:45
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4:45
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Fantasy Soccer
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Mr. O'Reilly
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Thursdays
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3:45
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4:45
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FCCLA
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Ms. Johnson
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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4:45
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Homework Club/Teacher Help
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Mr. Gillespie
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Mondays
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2:30
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3:30
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Homework Club/Teacher Help
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Ms. Kliem
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Mondays
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3:45
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4:45
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Homework Club/Teacher Help
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Ms. Metzger
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Homework Club/Teacher Help
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Ms. Ueltschi
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Thursdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Improv Team
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Mr. Sumblin
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Thursdays
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2:30
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4:45
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Kahoot
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Ms. Santaiago/Mr. Astropabio
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Fridays
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2:30
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3:30
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MATHCOUNTS
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Ms. Watson
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Mondays
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2:30
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3:30
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MATHCOUNTS
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Mr. Smith
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Thursdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Our Minds Matter
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Ms. Halmon/Ms. Turner
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Wednesdays
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3:45
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4:45
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Poe Pals
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Ms. Kliem
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Tuesdays
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3:45
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4:45
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Poetry/Spoken Word
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Mr. Melendez
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Reps for Rising Freshmen
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Mr. Kruk
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Mondays
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2:30
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3:30
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Reps for Rising Freshmen
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Mr. Kruk
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Fridays
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2:30
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3:30
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Running
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Mr. Astropabio
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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3:30
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STEM Club
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Ms. Martin
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Tuesdays
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2:30
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4:45
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Tennis
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Ms. Schlessman
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Thursdays
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2:30
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3:30
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Valkyrie Club
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Ms. Martin
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Thursdays
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2:30
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4:45
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If you have any questions about the above information, please contact Mr. Harsh, the After-School Specialist at pgharsh@fcps.edu.
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Helpful Links
Food Distribution Information
Map of Food Resources in Fairfax County
FCPS Requirements: Physicals & Immunizations
Technology Support for Families
Online Tech Support
ParentVUE support request
Student Services site (school counselor contact information)
George Mason University Virtual Book Festival
Save the Date
October
5 Monday Advisory Check-in & Office Hours
6 (Periods 1,3,5,7)
7 (Periods 2,4,6,8)
8 (Periods 1,3,5,7)
9 (Periods 2,4,6,8)
12 Student Holiday
13 After-School kicks off!
30 End of Quarter 1
November
2 Student Holiday
3 Student Holiday
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