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In this Paw Print:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
- Staying Healthy! 🧴🦠
- Boundary Review Meetings ⭕
- Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
- Rocky Run Theater: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 🎭
- PTA Announcements 📣
- Do Good with Chipotle!
- Spelling Bee
- Running Club
- Join the PTA
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
We need your help with ensuring that our students come to school because absences add up! The weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Winter Break we often see an increase in student absences.
Here are some important facts:
- Missing 18 days in a school year or 2 days every month equals lower test scores and retention in later grades.
- Research shows that students who miss just 2 days of school a month are less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.
- 10% of school days missed can lead to chronic absence.
- Chronic absenteeism in elementary school significantly disrupts a child’s ability to build foundational skills in math.
- Missing a large number of school days can hinder social development, as students miss opportunities to form relationships and practice teamwork.
- By sixth grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
When planning a long family trip, please be aware of the following FCPS Regulations:
- Students who are absent for 15 consecutive days will be unenrolled from our system and must be re-enrolled in order to return to school.
- Teachers shall not be required to provide assignments in advance of the absences but may do so at their discretion.
- Parents and students are encouraged to work with teachers prior to the absence to develop a plan for making up missed work, including expected deadlines.
For more information please visit the Attendance Resources and Support page on the FCPS Website.
We appreciate your support!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight
This week's Family Spotlight is on The Owen Family! Juliana is a 4th grader in Ms. Kollmer's class and Ryker is a Kindergartener in Ms. Bauer's class!
If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!
🧴 Staying Healthy! 🦠
As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important to remind our students, staff, and families about the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.
Key Reminders:
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Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
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Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
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Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
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⭕ Boundary Review Meetings ⭕
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Referrals Due December 15!
For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher (kjkeleher@fcps.edu) by Sunday, December 15.
NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!
Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.
🎭 Rocky Run Theatre 🎭
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Come see past Poplar Tree students and friends in Rocky Run Middle School's fall theater show: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Four performances from November 22-24. Tickets are $8 for 6th grade and under; $10 for 7th grade and up. Enjoy a show that will be fun for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased online HERE. See you there!
🌮 Do Good with Chipotle! 🌶️
Poplar Tree ES PTA Chipotle Fundraiser 12/4 4:00-8:00 Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Order online or for pickup using code: QE2Y76G
🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝
The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!
👟Running Club K - 6th Grade👟
It’s time to get your running and walking shoes on! We are continuing the before-school Running/Walking Club for all student grades 1-6. If a Kindergartener wants to join, please have a parent come and run or walk too. Best of all, it’s FREE! We will need at least 3 parents present each Thursday to ensure the safety of all of the children. Bring your mug of coffee and socialize as you help cross off a Panther Paw for each lap run! Register HERE today!
- When: Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 AM through December 5th.
- Where: Poplar Tree Elementary School Field (Outside basketball court)
🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼
Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!
Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org
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