In This Week's Paw Print:
1. Principal's Message📬
2. New Bell Schedule February 16⏰
3. Return to School Dates🗓️
4. Return to School Parent Meeting dates🗓️
5. Library curb side checkout information📚
6. SCA Spirit Day🐶
7. Rising 7th grade Tdap requirement❗
8. Talent Show information🎤
9. PTA Togetherness Quilt🧵
10. Panther Praise Staff Recognition Form👏
11. Technology Help Information💻
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
We hope everyone had a good week! This week the school board approved the Return the School (RTS) plan and dates. We are excited to welcome back additional student in-person over the next several weeks! Below is important information about RTS.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sue Andujar
Principal
Carol Larsen
Assistant Principal
New Bell Schedule
Begins February 16
New school hours are 9:00-3:30 for ALL students. Classroom teachers will share their new schedules with families.
Return to School Dates
For families that selected in-person instruction for their children, the following are the dates our students will return:
February 16 K-6 Students in our multi-aged classrooms and Preschool
February 23 Students in Kindergarten
March 9 Students in Grades 1 and 2
March 16 Students in Grades 3-6
Return to School Parent Meetings
For families that have students returning to the school building, we invite you to attend one of the following parent meetings:
For 1st and 2nd grade families
Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 pm using this link.
For 3-6 grade families
Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 pm using this link.
Library Curbside Checkout
The next Grab n’ Go curbside library book pickup at Poplar Tree will be on Monday, February 22 from 1-3pm. Families who are interested can fill out the book request form and a personalized book bundle will be created just for you with the latest and greatest from the Poplar Tree Library!
Log into Google Apps with a student login, then click the link below to fill out the form:
Poplar Tree Library Book Request Form (2/22)
 SCA Spirit Day: February 12, 2021
Show and Tell Day
Have something cool you want to show and share with your class? Get it ready for next Friday’s Show and Tell Day!
Rising 7th Grade
Tdap Immunization Requirement
Virginia Law requires that all students entering seventh grade receive a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine prior to the beginning of school. The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and is usually given around the age of eleven.
For your child to begin 7th grade you will need to submit one of the following documents before the first day of school. It is recommended that all paperwork be submitted to the school office by July 31, 2021.
Acceptable documentation can be one of the following:
- A copy of your child’s immunization record showing the Tdap vaccine.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Tdap vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
The Tdap booster is available from your child’s healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department Clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/clinics or by calling 703-246-2411. Please note that students receiving immunizations at the Health Department must be accompanied by an adult and should bring their immunization records with them.
Seventh grade students will not be allowed to begin school in August 2021 without submitting proper documentation.
2021 Talent Show Information
 To sign up to perform a 1 minute act, please click here.
Email your video in a .mp4 or .mov file format to this email address.
Please contact Anne Albright or Trish Schnabel at this email address with any questions.
PTA Togetherness Quilt
Participation extended to the end of January
 Poplar Tree Staff Panther Praise!
We are starting a new online tradition here at Poplar Tree that gives the community the opportunity to say thank you and/or show appreciation for all of the effort the Poplar Tree Staff is putting in day and night! We will share these praises with the staff members. To submit a Staff Panther Praise, please fill out this form!
Thank you for helping to recognize our amazing staff!
Tech Help Info
We know that as we move through Virtual Learning, technology issues arise. If you're having trouble with your FCPS laptop, here's a few things to try:
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Restart your computer! (We have found that this solves MANY of our problems - including those microphone, camera, and sound issues!)
- Visit this webpage to checkout some self-help guides!
- FCPS has launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The help desk can be reached at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) and will be answered by staff members between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.
- If you still cannot get your laptop working, students and/or parents can submit an IT support ticket to get help with district digital resources or your FCPS issued laptop. Find the portal here.
We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding!
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