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We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for making the time to bring your children to Open House this week. It was wonderful to reconnect with returning families and meet our newest members of the school community.
We were truly inspired by the thoughtful messages and aspirations that were shared for your children for our "Hopes and Dreams" display. Your words will paint a beautiful picture of the bright futures we envision together. This inspiring display will be hung in the cafeteria for all students to enjoy and then will be shared with the entire school community during Back-to-School Night in September.
Your presence at Open House reinforces our belief in the importance of a strong partnership between home and school. We are committed to working collaboratively to create a nurturing and enriching learning environment for all students. Thank you once again for joining us. We can’t wait to see what this school year will bring!
 
The 2024 - 2025 FCPS School Year Calendar can be accessed here. We encourage families to review the calendar when considering trips or preplanned absences.
Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in bathrooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. With the approval of the principal or their designee, teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool; however, one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school, only.
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete THIS FORM for each of your children who are enrolled at Powell Elementary.
The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
Parents and guardians that visit during lunch, please take a moment to review these important reminders:
- Due to the limited seating, as well as assigned seats in some classes, please allow all students to be seated before sitting at a table with your child. At times, there may not be extra seating for parents and guardians and we appreciate your understanding if and when this occurs.
- Parents and guardians are welcome to eat while visiting in the cafeteria, and while at lunch please help our cafeteria attendants and school staff by assisting all students in the class, as needed. This might be to retrieve a forgotten fork, napkin or ketchup or simply open something for a student.
- Students who bring their own lunch should also bring the necessary utensils.
- For safety and accountability of our students, students may only leave the cafeteria or go to the bathroom if school staff give permission. If a student asks a parent or guardian, please ask the child to continue to raise their hand so school staff can address their need.
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Outside (restaurant) food is not permitted during lunch. Please do not bring these items for your child.
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Students may only pass through the lunch line one time. Once seated, please do not permit students to leave their seat to return to the line for additional food, drink or lunch items.
As always, as questions arise please don’t hesitate to ask the cafeteria hostesses for clarification. Together we can do this!
- Welcome Back Powell Families! Mrs. Sejas & Mrs. Starbuck are excited to see everyone back in the library this year! If you completed your summer reading challenge, be sure to show us your completed form for a prize!
- Seeking Parent Volunteers to help in the library 1-3 hours a week. A weekly commitment would be preferred to help with morning book return, shelving books and other library projects.
- We are also looking for parents to help during Kinder and 1st grade Library (12:55-1:25 or 1:25-1:55). Parents would help students with activities after the story, along with helping them with routines in the library. Please fill out this form if you are interested in either volunteer option!
- Did you find any library books over the summer? We would love for your student to bring them back so that they can be enjoyed by others!
At this time our school is no longer subscribing to Scholastic magazine. We appreciate the magazine’s contributions in the past, and after careful consideration, we’ve decided to discontinue the subscription. Please do not send in payment for Scholastic. Refunds are being distributed to those that already submitted payment. We will continue to provide engaging and enriching learning experiences for our students through other resources and activities.
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