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- March 25- 29 - Spring Break
- April 1- 2 - Student Holiday
The school office will be closed the week of Spring Break, March 25-29, 2024.
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
On Monday, March 18, Powell ES parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:
- Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
- Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
- Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. As parents, we would like to encourage you to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
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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
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!
All are invited to participate in our SCA-sponsored School Spirit Week next week to promote our fundraising efforts for the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.
March 11: Wear Blue
March 12: Wear Green
March 13: School Picture Day- Come dressed for success!
March 14: Bird Day! Protect blue herons and dress like a bird
March 15: Disco day! Wear your best disco or party clothes to celebrate the last day of our SCA fundraiser
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!
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.
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are in our library for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher regarding accommodations.
View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.
Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email eifta@fcps.edu.
Powell's Spring Book Fair with Bookworm Central will be held April 15th through the 19th. We are partnering with the Art department's Spring show. So, families will be able to enjoy the art show during the book fair family night on April 16th from 5-7pm. If you would like to volunteer for the book fair please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/FrYVgFgRBL8KHLhU8
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)
Don’t miss out on a fun afternoon here at Colin Powell on Saturday, April 27th, with Dunk Tanks, Food Trucks, Games and Prizes. Keep an eye out for more information and opportunities to help in the coming weeks.
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
Hurry and order your Yearbook before it’s too late! Use this link to order: https://barksdalephoto.com/ and access code: 0036793YB
I am thrilled to celebrate the wonderful achievement over the weekend and another successful year at the regional forum, where our kids proudly represented Powell Puma as an outstanding team. Witnessing the passion and creativity of our kids as they explore and share their brilliant ideas fills my heart with joy. Their enthusiasm is truly a blessing to our school community.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated coaches for their tireless efforts. Without their hard work and commitment, none of this would have been possible. Their guidance and support have played a crucial role in shaping our team's success.
Last but certainly not least, I would like to acknowledge the unsung heroes of our journey – the parents. Your unwavering support and encouragement have motivated our kids to excel and have provided them with the opportunity to broaden their horizons.
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- March 18th - Virtual PTA Meeting 7pm
- April 5th - Last Day to order Yearbook
- April 27th - Spring Fair
- May 7th - Spirit Night @ Sweet Frog
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