|
Friday, October 29 - End of First Quarter - Two Hour Early Release for Students
Monday, November 1 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 2 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 3 - Student Picture Retake Day
Thursday, November 11 - Veterans Day - Two Hour Early Release for Students
Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Monday, December 20 - Friday December 31 - Winter Break, NO SCHOOL (classes resume on Monday 1/3/2022)
Throughout this past week our students and staff have been honoring and celebrating the life of our school’s namesake, General Colin L. Powell. We started the week with Principal Luerssen addressing the students and staff on the school news program to share the sad news of General Powell’s passing. On Monday and Tuesday, following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Moment of Silence was dedicated to General Powell. All week our flag has been flown at half-staff in his honor.
On Tuesday morning, Principal Luerssen addressed the entire student body and staff by returning to the school news program with a special message. In this message she reminded the school community of General Powell’s visit to our school in 2013 to commemorate our 10th anniversary. She reminded everyone of the charge General Powell gave to the students at that time which was to show kindness, at all times, toward other people. This timeless message to show kindness toward others rings true today, and Principal Luerssen gave the current student body the same charge. Principal Luerssen shared, “Anyone can show up as a student, teacher, instructional assistant, food service worker, bus driver, custodian or office staff and only the GREAT ones show up with kindness each and every day.
General Powell’s address of the 2013 student body was then played for the students to watch to hear how he shared this message. It is clear the students took that messaging to heart because it has been outstanding to see kindness being carried out, in purposeful ways, all week. Students have been witnessed picking up dropped library books for one another, tying shoes for one another, helping with tasks in the classroom, playing nicely together, and so much more! It is great to continue to see General Powell’s legacy carry forward through this intentional kindness. We sure have amazing students here at our school!
To see other ways we have honored General Powell in our classrooms please see the media coverage below. As always, exciting learning experiences are happening at our school!
Over the months ahead we will be working together as a staff and school community to identify the ways in which we will honor General Powell school-wide. If you would like to be a part of this planning group, please email Chris Park, administrative assistant, at hepark@fcps.edu. As we get started meetings will occur virtually to accommodate for social distancing and ease of attendance. Dates and times are to be determined.
If you would like to sign your child up for short term small group counseling, please fill out the Google Form HERE. Your child’s School Counselor will be in touch as time and space allow for groups to be formed. If you have questions please contact Renee Orlosky KROrlosky@fcps.edu and Rachel Lindholm RRLindholm@fcps.edu.
Our local chapter, Lane’s Mill, of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting the annual American History Essay Contest.
The 2021 – 2022 essay topic is “The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.”
Lane’s Mill is working with several elementary schools in the area and will select one essay at each grade level, fifth and sixth grade, and will forward the winning essay to the District Level chair. A bronze medal and $25 will be awarded to the chapter winners in each grade, plus a Chapter Winner Certificate. The winners are also invited to come to a Lane’s Mill Meeting in February to read their essays. All participants receive a Certificate of Participation. There are additional awards possible. One essay at each grade level is selected as the District winner and forwarded to the American History State Chair. State level winners receive a silver medal; National level winners receive a gold pin and monetary award at the Continental Congress in Washington, D.C in June of 2021.
Students may use this link to access all the necessary information to enter including an overview, the judging criteria, an approved booklist for research, and submission details. (use student Google info)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZOstd9FpKy2j_eFAirvY6OXPzX2YRrqK?usp=sharing
Good luck and happy writing!
Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, November 3rd. This is for new students or students who were absent on September 22nd, our original picture day. Information will be sent home. You must return your original package on picture retake day.
 Students have been hard at work creating their Puma Pride artwork for our art-based fundraiser, Original Works! The Original Works program is designed to celebrate your child’s creativity, support the Visual Arts program and offer personalized gifts and keepsakes featuring your child’s very own artwork. The products range from magnets to mugs and start at just $6.00. Ordering will happen in December and delivered after the start of the new year. Continue to look for updates on your child’s art Schoology page throughout this process! For more information on Original Works please visit their website at www.originalworks.com. Thank you for supporting this unique and creative program!
Any questions? Please email Colleen L. Crable at clcrable@fcps.edu
Centreville High School SGA is hosting its homecoming parade on Friday, October 22nd from 4:30-5:30pm! Students and parents interested in watching the parade can arrive on the route around 4:15 pm if they are interested in watching.
If you have any other questions please email cvhsparade@gmail.com.
The Upcoming item list shows work that is due in the future. Even if your child already completed it, the item will show as a reminder. To see what work has been turned in, check the Grades area in Schoology. If the work has been graded, you will see that noted. If not, click on the assignment to see your child’s submission.
News From Your PTA
PTA MEMBERSHIP:
The PTA needs YOU 100%! With over 600 families attending Colin Powell ES, we are at only 15% membership. Teacher membership is at 55%. Remember ALL membership fees go toward school-wide opportunities for students, teachers, and families. Without your membership and/or participation, we cannot bring school-wide opportunities to the students. See below on how to join today!
!!Warning!! Yearbook Coordinator Needed:
This year we need a Yearbook Coordinator: Yearbooks capture a moment in time and record, highlight, and commemorate the past of the school. More importantly, it provides a record for our children to reflect back upon when they possibly have a family of their own. Memories fade, but a yearbook can bring them back. Please don’t let this precious moment pass.
I have coordinated with last year’s year book coordinator, and she is willing to assist to help make the job easier for any volunteer. You will have help!
Design and layout of yearbook (on going)
- Coordinate Cover Contest (if applicable) and submit artwork to be drafted into cover (fall & winter)
- Following make up day, send class portrait data proofs to teachers to ensure everyone's name is spelled correctly (winter)
- Edit data to ensure everyone's name is spelled correctly (winter)
- Gather candid photos and upload to software (on going)
- Proof Yearbook for accuracy (spring)
- Promote Yearbook Sales (January - April)
- Distribute or organize distribution upon delivery (late May/early June)
!!ATTENTION!!
VP of Ways and Means (Second Vice President) still needed: The primary function of this position is to be creative and oversee / organize fund raising activities. If you are not already aware, most of the awesome events that we are able to have for our students, such as the spring ball, come from our success at fundraising. Because of this, the VP of Ways and Means is a crucial position to be filled. It’s probably the most fun too!
As a PTA Board Member, you will not only be supporting your own child’s education, but that of all of our children, as well as the Powell community. Moreover, you will be a vital part of the ongoing discussion with the district level administration about what is happening in our school, and will help to implement new plans and goals set forth by FCPS.
We need the VP Programs candidates ASAP! Have questions? Email Jeff, president@cpespta.org.
PTA Support: When you purchase from Amazon Smile you can directly support your childs education. In your Amazon smile account, just search for COLIN L. POWELL ELEMENTARY PTA and select. Please do not forget to bookmark your www.smile.amazon.com so you ensure continued support.
In addition to the aforementioned, the PTA is working on other ways for you to support the children. Expect to see spirit wear and other great items to be forthcoming for purchase.
Jeff Herrin
PTA President
Colin Powell Elementary School PTA
13340 Leland Road, Centreville, VA 20120
Email: president@cpespta.org
Web: www.cpespta.org
 |
|
Sign up for News You Choose. This is how important school news and the Puma Press, our school newsletter, are shared. Sign up here https://bit.ly/2fh54Qp. After submitting your email address please scroll down to find Powell Elementary School.
Follow CPES on Instagram colinpowelles_fcps
Follow CPES on Twitter @colinpowelles
Follow Mrs. Luerssen on Twitter @prinluerssen
Follow Ms. Pendergrass on Twitter @kapendergrass
Follow Mrs. Baugh on Twitter @khbaugh1
Follow our school hashtag #proudpumas
Keep in Touch with CPES PTA
www.cpespta.org
Facebook @ColinPowellPTA
Twitter @CPES_PTA
Instagram @cpespta
|
|
