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- Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th - Thanks Giving Break
Powell families,
As December approaches we're excited to share our plans to keep spirits high for both our students and staff.
Student Spirit Weeks Look out for exciting details coming after Thanksgiving break! We're planning two fun-filled Spirit Weeks to energize our students and foster a positive school climate for the weeks of December 9 and 16.
Staff Appreciation To show our appreciation for our dedicated staff, we're organizing some morale-boosting activities. This year, we're adding a special twist: gift card prizes! To make this a reality, we kindly request donations of gift cards valued up to $10. Your generosity will help us recognize and reward our hardworking staff. Please send all gift cards in an envelope clearly marked “Social Committee” so your child’s teacher will know where to submit your donation.
By working together, we can create a joyful and supportive environment for everyone. Thank you for your continued support!
Warmly,
Jamie Luerssen
Principal
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To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to reduce absenteeism and prevent students from becoming chronically absent.
Chronic absenteeism is when a student has missed 10% or more of the school days in the school year. This includes all absences, regardless of whether they are excused and unexcused. Research shows that students who are chronically absent are at higher risk of falling behind and dropping out of school.
We care deeply about all of our students and aim for success for each student. Our partnership to support regular school attendance is critical to that success. Please follow the health policy and send your children to school every day.
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- Number of students present EVERY DAY: 302 – That’s 35%
- Number of students present all but 1 day: 173 – That’s 20%
- Number of students NOT currently chronically absent: 771 – That’s 90%
- Number of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% of the school days so far this year): 69
- Number of unexcused & travel related absences: 524
"Is there a staff member who has gone above and beyond for your child or family? Share your story on FCPS Cares and let them know they're making a difference!"
We are thrilled to announce that several of our talented young musicians were selected to perform in the prestigious All-Virginia Orff Ensemble in Norfolk this week at the VME Conference. This exceptional honor is a testament to their dedication and hard work.
The All-Virginia Orff Ensemble offers a unique opportunity for elementary students to delve deeper into the world of music, exploring creativity, self-expression, and collaboration. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding young artists and their dedicated music teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Baker. Their achievements bring great pride to our school community.
Last Friday night, Liberty MS hosted a highly successful 6th grade band day, organized by the talented Joe LaBrie, band teacher at Liberty MS. Nearly 90 young musicians from the five elementary schools in the Centreville pyramid came together to perform, showcasing their skills and enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of these future Wildcats and grateful to our dedicated teachers for their hard work and commitment to nurturing young musicians!
All families should complete a Federal Impact Aid Survey as soon as possible. The form is available in ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Only the enrolling parent can complete the form online.
We have sent home paper copies to all families who have not completed the form in ParentVUE.
As of today 673, forms have been returned or completed online. Thank you to all families who have responded.
New forms have been sent again to the 200 families we have not heard from.
Please complete the form for each school-aged child in your household as soon as possible.
Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. The funds support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page to learn more.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Help Needed for the Upcoming Book Fair!
The Book Fair is just around the corner, and we could use your help! We’re looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks, including:
- Setting up and packing up the fair
- Book preview and sales support
- Extra help during our author visit with Hena Khan on Wednesday, 12/11
If you’re available to help, please consider signing up for a time slot. Your support will make this event a success and help bring wonderful books to our community!
Thank you for your time and support!
Bookfair Sign Up Genius
Our PAC and EAC classes enjoyed a turkey 🦃 scavenger hunt today
Our full-time AAP screening window is open. If you are a parent of a current 2nd-6th grader and feel your child consistently needs more challenging instruction and learning in all four core content areas, please submit a full-time referral file. The deadline to submit all materials is December 15, 2024.
Referral files include:
- Completed Full-Time AAP Referral Form (required)
- Completed Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (optional but encouraged)
- 2 pages total showcasing student work and academic potential (optional but encouraged)
- 8 ½ x 11, single-sided
- Nothing stapled, no 3-D examples, no video or audio files.
- No more than 2 samples per page
Referral materials should be turned in altogether and may be delivered digitally in PDF or JPG format to kmbach@fcps.edu or hard copy to the front office. This screening cycle is for possible eligibility for the 2025-2026 schoolyear. Please note that all referrals are due by December 15th, no exceptions.
Powell Student SCA Officers welcomed the opportunity to participate in a hearty question and answer conversation with At-Large Kyle McDaniel and Delegate Dan Helmer. We are proud of how our students asked a variety of questions and represented Powell as future leaders! Our legislators took a quick tour of our classroom programs in action before heading to other school locations.
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