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- March 25- 29 - Spring Break
- April 1- 2 - Student Holiday
During the week of March 25 - March 29, the office at Powell ES will be closed. We are happy to assist you in advance of spring break or immediately following our return.
Powell families,
This school year we have focused on instilling the Portrait of a Graduate skills within our students and this past week we were thrilled to have a special guest share about this important work during the PTA meeting. Thank you to Jeff Lonnett from FCPS Instructional Services for sharing a presentation and a big thank you to all of the parents that participated. An overview of the information shared can be found HERE. We also had a great week digging into the learning around Portrait of a Graduate by holding grade level assemblies with our students, K-6. Ask r child today about their grade level assembly they had this week! All of our students had a blast talking about Portrait of a Graduate, how they are using the skills, and how they have grown over time!
We wish everyone a wonderful Spring Break! Whether you are traveling or staying home, we hope you enjoy the week enjoying friends and family.
Don’t forget, Monday and Tuesday are student holidays! We will see everyone when we return to school on Wednesday, March 3rd.
Your Proud Principals, Ms. Luerssen, Ms. Song & Ms. Cho
In accordance with the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance announced on March 1, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations.
The COVID-19 isolation period of 5 days is no longer recommended.
The new respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, to include COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Students who have symptoms of, tested positive for, or have been diagnosed with, a respiratory virus e.g., COVID-19, influenza, RSV may return to school when:
- Student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND
- Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Students should follow additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities
The following school operations will continue:
- COVID Absence Reporting in SIS
- COVID student cases will be notated via the Student Information System (SIS) as an excused absence
- COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting
- When there are three (3) or more reported cases of COVID-19 in an identified group of students and/or school-based staff (e.g., class, team, club) within 14 days, the school will report the outbreak.
- Outbreak reporting is for school-based locations only.
- COVID-19 at-home test kits continue to be available for students.
- Parents and families of a positive student case may refer to the Health and Safety Guidance Document for additional information.
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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
Students in our 3rd – 6th grade AAP classrooms participated in Make It Market this week. Our students created a business model and worked to promote their varied products over the past several weeks leading up to the event. We are proud of our elementary entrepreneurs.
 
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.
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
This week, and for the first time, FCPS celebrated Neurodiversity Affirmation Week. It was a time to recognize, appreciate, and honor the diverse neurological differences that exist among us, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological variations. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment that values all student’s unique learning styles and strengths, understanding that diversity is not just about the ways in which we differ, but also about embracing these differences to make our community stronger and more vibrant.
As their community service this school year, our 6th graders will be conducting a shoe drive through Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls is a non-profit organization that provides relief, opportunity, and a reduction of CO2 impact around the world. As you begin your Spring cleaning, please consider holding on to gently used shoes (adult and child) for this upcoming shoe drive that will run throughout the months of April and May.
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.
Registration closes Sunday, April 7th. Register using this LINK
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
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