In This Week's Paw Print:
1. Principal's Message📬
2. Amazing Things Happen Everywhere!🐾
3. SPOTLIGHT on Belonging 🔦
4. Important Spring testing information❗
5. Parent Input form ✏️
6. SCA Spirit Day May 28 🌴
7. Updated Rising 7th grade Immunization requirement❗
8. Panther Praise Staff Recognition Form👏
9. Scratch Summer Workshop Information 🖥️
10. Technology Help Information💻
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
Happy Friday! We have a number of busy days ahead as we close out the 2020-21 school year. Over the next couple weeks, we will be sending a number of News You Choose messages with important information. One of those messages will be sent on Monday regarding student laptop collection. Please be on the lookout for that communication.
In looking ahead to next school year, we received our 2021-22 Bell Schedule. Poplar Tree school hours will be 8:40 - 3:25.
Stay safe and have a wonderful weekend!
Sue Andujar
Principal
Carol Larsen
Assistant Principal
 Check out some of the amazing things that are happening everywhere around Poplar Tree! Whether in-person or virtually, we are all one school and one community!
🖌️📚Little Free Library🐾🎨
SCA used funds raised over the last couple of years to create a Little Free Library. Some SCA representatives helped paint finishing touches on it recently. Thanks to the Ngo Family for building it and to all the reps who helped paint it. It will be installed outside of Poplar Tree later this summer for the community to enjoy!
🌱 Planting Seeds 🌱
In-person students in Mrs. Sniffin’s class connect with virtual friends as they plant radish seeds in different types of soil.
🎉 Fun Times👏🏼
Some of Ms. Spiroch's friends having fun at school and at home!
SPOTLIGHT on Belonging:
Meet Angela Velasquez!
At Poplar Tree we recognize that equity means more than just access to programs and curriculums. Equity means creating an inclusive learning community where each staff person and student feels like they belong.
This is the first in a series of interviews that will highlight Poplar Tree staff persons, their journey to belong and their strategies for creating an inclusive learning community here at Poplar Tree.
Interview: Poplar Tree Spotlight on Belonging
Questions about the interview or equity at Poplar Tree?
Contact Shari Hirsch, School Counselor & Co-Equity Lead
Important Testing Information
Spring Universal Screener (iReady)
The online iReady assessment (also known as the universal screener) provides a snapshot of students’ skills to help teachers monitor progress in reading and mathematics. Spring reading testing is scheduled for all students in grades K-2, and select students in grades 3-6. Spring math testing is scheduled for all students in grades 1 & 2, and select students in grades 3-6. More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener Parent Notification webpage.
Students may take iReady at home or at school depending on whether families have selected virtual or in-person learning. Teachers will discuss the assessment with students in advance, including how to log in and what to expect. Resources to help families administer the assessment at home can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener webpage.
For questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
SOL Testing Schedule Grades 3-6
Students in Grades 3-6 will take the SOL tests in May. Below is the schedule for testing. Emails were sent in the last week with testing details to each student's family. Separate emails were also sent if your child required transportation.
If your child is taking the SOL test, please make sure they bring their FCPS charged laptop, power cord, and water bottle. Cell phones are not permitted and should be left at home.
Grade 3: May 14 (Reading) & May 26 (Math)
Grade 4: May 11 (Reading) & May 21 (Math)
Grade 5: May 12 (Reading), May 20 (Science) & May 25 (Math)
Grade 6: May 19 (Reading) & May 27 (Math)
If you have any questions, please contact Carol Larsen, Assistant Principal (Calarsen@fcps.edu)
SY 2021-22 Parent Input Form
As we look ahead to the 2021-22 school year, we are asking for your input. We value our partnership between home and school and appreciate your thoughts on your child's learning needs.
If you feel that there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, please complete this optional Parent Input Form by Friday, May 28, 2021.
This system is not intended for families to request specific teachers. Requests for specific teachers will not be honored.
Thank you in advance for your support,
Poplar Tree
 The final SCA spirit day will be May 28 and it’s Hawaiian Day!
Updated 7th Grade Immunization Requirement Notice
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to our registrar, Kirsten Cordial (kkcordial@fcps.edu), as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the missing immunization(s).
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) 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
Immunizations are available from your student'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/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
 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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