In This Week's Paw Print
1. Principal Message 🐾
2. School Office Closed 📅
3. Outstanding Employees 🌟
4. Panther Praise 🤗
5. PTA information ❗
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
It's hard to believe that this is the last Paw Print of 2021. As we approach the New Year and reflect on 2021, there is a great deal to celebrate. We were able to successfully begin the school year and remain open. And, school almost felt like normal (but with masks). We were able to hold the Panther Prowl which was one of our first in person events in over a year. The COVID vaccine was approved for our elementary aged students, and adults were able to receive boosters. Many families were able to see each other in person for the first time in over a year. These are just a few of the things that we can celebrate. And, as we celebrate, we know there will be continued worries and struggles as we approach 2022. Each New Year begins with it potential and the unknown. One thing we can guarantee for 2022 is our continued commitment to our students and families. Together, as a team, we can and will accomplish great things!
We also want to thank the PTA for providing lunch from Panera for the Poplar Tree staff this week. It was delicious!
Have a safe Winter Break and a Happy New Year!
Take care,
Sue Andujar, Principal
Carol Larsen, Assistant Principal
School Office Closed
The Poplar Tree school office will be closed during winter break beginning Monday, December 20 and reopening on Monday, January 3.
Outstanding Employees at Poplar Tree
We are so lucky to have such stellar educators at Poplar Tree! ALL of our staff members are TRULY Outstanding!
We would also like to share those staff members who are being recognized as Outstanding Employees at Poplar Tree for this school year. These staff members will be moving onto the Chantilly Pyramid level. Congratulations!
- Outstanding Principal: Sue Andujar
- Outstanding Teacher: Danielle Spiroch
- Outstanding New Teacher: Catherine Turner
- Outstanding Professional Employee: Leslie Leisey
- Outstanding Operational Employee: Maiya Pandey Mishra
Thank you to all who submitted such kind and thoughtful nominations!
Poplar Tree Staff Panther Praise!
We truly appreciate all our Poplar Tree staff and would like to give 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!
PTA Information
https://twitter.com/poplartreepta
Thank you PTES staff and parents for creating fun activities and memories for the students this week! We are so grateful for our wonderful room parents who have partnered with parents and teachers to make these few days before winter break very special! We wish the PTES community a safe and happy winter break!
📚Read-a-thon ends today📚
All students who have collected an online donation by the end of the day will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card! If you have not already done so, please click on this link to activate your reader’s personal page and start collecting donations online for Poplar Tree from friends and family: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/cZcWgi
All of the money raised will directly benefit PTES.
Shopping Fundraiser at Five Below️ through December 19
A flyer was sent home with your student for our December shopping fundraiser - please bring it with you and shop at Five Below with 10% going back to support PTES. You can also print the flyer at: https://poplartree.ptboard.com/annlist
Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee and Not Just Dance Winter Session
The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2021-2022. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax county regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/22.
If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register: https://poplartree.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2441&form=6
Not Just Dance will be returning to Poplar Tree in January-March with their after-school program! Please find more details below and sign up through this link: http://notjustdance.net/after-school-program/
Join/Renew/Access the Family Directory
Renew or join the PTA - https://poplartreepta.membershiptoolkit.com/membership
Make a donation - https://poplartreepta.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/DONATION
Access the Membership Toolkit directory and download the app: https://poplartreepta.membershiptoolkit.com
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