PUMA PRESS: January 26, 2024

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PUMA PRESS: January 26, 2024


Important Dates

  • February 19th - President's Day

Lunar New Year Celebration

Powell Families,

We are excited to celebrate Lunar New Year schoolwide on Friday, February 2nd after the exciting celebration last year! Students will engage in various cultural experiences and learning throughout the school day with an assembly of community performance groups, including our students, and we hope to enhance our students’ experience with appropriate snacks as well. If you feel so inclined, please take a look at this SignUp Genius link to consider making donations. All donations must be received at school by 9:30am on Monday, January 29th.

Thank you for your generosity and we look forward to an exciting LNY celebration with your support! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Song at khsong@fcps.edu or 571-522-6000 with any questions you may have.


Yearbook Cover Contest Update

We are thrilled to share the winners from the Yearbook Cover Contest. Please see the link below to view the winners and their submissions.

Thank you to all of the artists who participated and congratulations to our winners! 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F1HvjAzAWuTJuMTUQGwLWBJVsyUzXdeP9oZ1AgodiJE/edit#slide=id.g1ba4f7ce0e3_0_31


2024 Kindergarten Registration

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We're looking forward to welcoming our new kindergarten students in the 2024-25 school year! Registration for new kindergartners is now open!

WHO: Parents or guardians of rising kindergartnerschildren who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2024.       

WHAT: Register your child for the 2024-25 school year in an easy, two-step process.       

WHY: Completing registration early will help us be ready to welcome your new kindergartner and make sure your child is eligible for summer enrichment activities.

HOW: Much of the registration process, including the uploading of documents needed for registration, can be completed online.

WHERE: Registration is on the FCPS website. Go to https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.

Residency Attestation form is mandatory and can be found here https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se304.pdf


Colin Powell Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Are you looking for something fun to do with the family during these cold winter nights?

If you’re looking for –

  • Fun
  • Great food (pizza, snacks, and more!)
  • An opportunity to hang out with your friends
  • An evening of fun games
  • Exciting Prizes

Join us on Friday, February 9 for our annual Bingo Night Fundraiser! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for pizza. Bingo will be played from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Reach out to your child’s teacher if you need an order form

Bingo cards MUST be purchased in advance!

Deadline to order cards is Wednesday, January 31.

Questions? Email Jen Gant at jagant@fcps.edu.


News from the PTA

Spelling Bee

It’s not too late to register!  Register by February 2nd using this link: https://forms.gle/zPEp4HG6tWvcXc4A8

Upon registration for the Bee, you will receive the Study Words with your registration receipt. The Spelling Bee is open to students in all grades.  The top 15 spellers from the first round will advance to the final round on February 22nd.

Spelling bee