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Puma families,
As we get ready to roll into November we would like to share that November is National Family Engagement Month. This reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. We encourage all families to try some new ways to engage with school and one another by considering THIS CALENDAR of ideas to try throughout November. We hope you have fun trying some new things as a family!
Best,
Jamie Luerssen
Principal
As a reminder, Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6, for a school planning day. See the complete school year calendar.
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as it does on other professional work days.
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Colin Powell Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/ePJFVzm8xUxbwgQk8. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below. Please keep in mind, if the person you nominate gets chosen to represent our school, you must be willing to complete a detailed nomination packet and recommendation.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher or librarian
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position (Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals)
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position (Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Resource Teachers)
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position (Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, November 13 at 4:00PM.
If you have any questions, contact Caryn Baptiste: cabaptiste@fcps.edu.
Please fill out THIS google form if you would like to donate a gift card to a CPES family during the Thanksgiving and/or December holidays. Please contact Renee Orlosky krorlosky@fcps.edu or Rachel Lindholm rrlindholm@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
The surveys will be available online this year. Please log into ParentVue from today to October 30. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the drop-down menu.
Any surveys not completed by October 30 will be sent home in Tuesday Folders on October 31st. Please be sure to complete and sign the survey and have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their teacher no later than Thursday, November 16th.
For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email ImpactAid@fcps.edu or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. Additional information about Impact Aid programs and grants is available on the U.S. Department of Education's website at DoED Impact Aid Programs.
Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Please contact Regina Johnson, Colin Powell’s Registrar by email: rljohnson@fcps.edu
Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/. or 833-921-3277
Federal Impact Aid questions or concerns, please contact Cindy Luck at ctluck@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your support.
Thank you to all who submitted pumpkins for our library pumpkin character contest this year. Your hard work was evident, and your creativity was astounding! This contest is a great opportunity to apply the comprehension skills that students learn in their language arts classes daily. This year we saw many students collaborate with one another to make their pumpkin characters become a reality. We had 59 submissions total and students from kindergarten through sixth grade participated. We can’t wait to see what you come up with next year! We will have prizes for first, second, and third place for Kindergarten - 2nd grade and 3rd - 6th grade. Our next library event will be our Fall book fair November 27th - December 1st.
 
UPDATE: The Original Works custom brochures have been printed and the online gallery has launched! Your child will be bringing home their brochure in the coming days. Each brochure has all the information you need to place an order- order deadline date, school code, artwork title, and student code. Your child’s name and a picture of their artwork submitted is on the front.
How to access and order in your online gallery:
- To view your Gallery, go to www.originalworks.com and click on SHOP from the navigation bar
- Use the drop down menu to click on SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
- Login using the credentials provided on the custom brochure which will be sent home in the Tuesday folder.
- Take a virtual tour of all the artwork submitted in the school or search for your child’s artwork by entering the image title
- Select the products to order and the quantity and pay by credit card
The ordering window will run until November 9th . 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 reach out to one of our art teachers, Maria Gangitano at mgangitano@fcps.edu or Margret Washington at mswashington@fcps.edu
Attention all guys and ghouls! Liberty Middle School is hosting a spook-tacular community event on Saturday, October 28th. Come see our fall production of 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse and stay for face painting, pumpkin decorating, snacks, and a family-friendly Halloween movie! Admission and activities are free, but snacks will be sold for a low, low price! Saturday performances of our fall play will be at 3 and 7 pm with the community event taking place from 3:45-6:30 pm. See you all there!
Chantilly High School is happy to share that a favorite Fall community event is back - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the haunted house, there will be games, entertainment, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey and Girls Soccer programs. Pre-sale tickets are $10 ($15 at the door). To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.chshauntedhouse.com
 Everyone come out tomorrow!! Saturday, October 28th from 10:30am-12:30pm. This is a free community event to support our fall fundraising drive. In addition to walking, we will have food trucks, raffle prizes, and goody bags for the kids.
Donate by clicking on this LINK. Share the link with family and friends. The class and grade level with the most pledges win a class/grade party!
We made it to the end of the First Quarter! Let’s treat our teachers to some snacks and yummy treats during Teacher Work Day on November 6th. Please have all items dropped off in the front lobby by Friday, November 3rd. Sign up using this LINK.
The Spirit wear online store is re-opened! Don’t miss out on your last chance to order spirit wear this year. The last day to order is November 10th at noon.
https://shop.burkesports.com/groups/1584-colin-powell-es-webstore/products
October 28 - Walk-a-Thon
November 6-9 - Spirit Night | California Pizza Kitchen
November 13 - PTA Meeting, Virtual
December 7 - Spirit Night | Noodles & Company
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