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- March 5th- Student Holiday
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.
All parents and guardians of students in grades 5 & 6 in the Centreville Pyramid are invited to a parent information session presented by FCPS Instructional Services on March 12th at 6:30PM at Bull Run ES about mathematics pathways in FCPS. This is a critical session to help parents think about their child’s future as they progress from elementary to middle school and finally into high school. Parents will also hear about ways to help ensure success for their child as they progress in mathematics.
WHAT: Parent Information Session about Math Pathways
WHO: Parents of Students in Grades 5 & 6
WHEN: March 12 at 6:30PM
WHERE: Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20121
WHY: To promote understanding of math pathways (courses) in middle and high school
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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 kindergartners—children 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.
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Residency Attestation form is mandatory and can be found here https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se304.pdf
We will celebrate Read Across America Week Friday, March 1st through Friday, March 8th with a spirit week. We hope students enjoy participating in the following theme days: Friday (3/1) Pajama Day, Monday (3/4) Powell gear, Wednesday (3/6) Dress for your future career, Thursday (3/7) Read your shirt day, Friday (3/8) Fancy Friday.
In March, people throughout the United States celebrate Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness Month. Both histories are foundational parts of American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of this history year-round. The celebration of Women’s History month and Disability Awareness month are opportunities to honor these diverse and important stories.
Join us for our annual Karaoke Family Fun Night in the CPES Cafeteria on Friday, March 8, 2024 to raise money for our SCA fundraiser benefitting Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. Admission is $5 cash only at the door. Pizza, Rita’s Ice, drinks and other snacks will all be available to purchase that night, so come enjoy dinner and the musical talents of our students, staff and parents. We will be hosting several therapy dogs from K9 Caring Angels that evening. Finally, since the SCA is raising money to help protect the environment in Northern Virginia, we are including a free environmental solutions fair at the event, highlighting local businesses that offer solutions to some common environmental issues. There will be something for everyone at this year’s Karaoke Night, so come ready to sing your heart out, be entertained, and raise money for a good cause!
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Our school student leadership organization (SCA) is raising money for the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust to help protect blue heron habitats and other green spaces in Northern Virginia. The fundraiser starts Monday, February 26 and goes until Friday, March 15. Donations can be sent in cash to your child’s classroom or can also be made online at https://donorbox.org/colin-powell-nvct. Make sure to choose your classroom teacher from the drop down menu if you donate online. Classes have set individual goals and will be earning fun rewards along the way. Our whole school has set a goal of $10,000, which is enough to buy a piece of land in a blue heron nesting area. If we reach our goal then the Principals will have a surprise for us. Our student leaders thank you for supporting our fundraiser and helping Colin Powell Elementary School continue to make our world a better place!
UPCOMING SHOWCASES OF STUDENT ARTWORK – Mark your calendars!
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Art Shows, showcasing the incredible talent of our students! On April 16th, while you stop by Parent Night at the Book Fair, all families are encouraged to walk the halls throughout the building and enjoy our Powell ES Art Show displaying artwork created by our students! In addition, we encourage families to visit the Centerville High School Pyramid Art Show on April 18th. More details to follow in the weeks ahead!
Full-Time AAP Screening Updates
Parents who submitted a full-time AAP referral, decisions are expected to be communicated to families after spring break in early April. The communication will come directly from the AAP office via email. If you plan to appeal a decision, all appeals are due to the AAP office by May 10th. If appealing, you will find directions on how to do so in your eligibility email.
Spring AAP Screening
At the end of the school year we conduct school-based AAP screening for all students. Please take a look at our Spring AAP Newsletter HERE. This is accessible in the Parent Schoology site in the AAP folder.
All parents and guardians are invited to enjoy a virtual presentation on March 18th at 7PM to learn from a guest speaker from FCPS Instructional Services about Portrait of a Graduate (POG) at our school. This session will help parents understand POG and the important work we are doing with all students at Powell to ensure students are reflecting on their growth toward grade-level expectations for POG outcomes.
This information session will be held immediately before the March PTA meeting. If available, all attendees are invited to remain online for the PTA meeting immediately following the presentation by the guest speaker.
WHAT: Parent Information Session about Portrait of a Graduate
WHO: All Parents & Guardians at Powell ES
WHEN: March 18 at 7PM
WHERE: Zoom Link
WHY: To promote understanding Portrait of a Graduate
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83762982023?pwd=mDGTrV45x4aeTHeG6bLZC86Ybal6Wc.1
Meeting ID: 837 6298 2023
Passcode: 199767
Dial by your location : +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Join us for the first spirit night of 2024! Order breakfast, lunch and dinner at El Fresco Centreville location to support the PTA. 15% of all sales will be donated to CPES PTA.
CPES PTA's online Silent Auction is returning this April. Proceeds support our students, classrooms, teachers, and staff. Donors and Volunteers are needed!
We need your help in making the Silent Auction a great success!
Do you or someone you know:
- own a local business?
- frequent area businesses?
- offer goods or services?
- possess skills others may be interested in?
- able to share a fun experience?
- hold season tickets?
- own vacation property?
- have the occasional free moment to reach out for auction items or pick-up donations?
- want to support our Powell Puma community?
If you answered -- YES -- to any of the above questions, we'd LOVE for you to join our Auction Committee. Whether it's 15 minutes or a few hours, the majority of the work is done from home on your own time. Contact: auction@cpespta.org
Order your yearbook before APRIL 5TH! Use this link to order: https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/shop/ and access code: 0036793YB
- March 7th - Spirit Night @ El Fresco
- March 18th - Virtual PTA Meeting 7pm
- April 5th - Last Day to order Yearbook
- April 27th - Spring Fling
- May 7th - Spirit Night @ Sweet Frog
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