PUMA PRESS – School News & Information: December 20, 2024

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PUMA PRESS – School News & Information: December 20, 2024


Important Dates

  • December 23rd- January 3rd - Winter Break

Every Day Counts at Powell ES!

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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.

December 20th Attendance Update: K-6

  • Number of students present EVERY DAY: 225 – That’s 26%
  • Number of students present all but 1 day: 147 – That’s 17%
  • Number of students NOT currently chronically absent: 781 – That’s 90%
  • Number of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% of the school days so far this year): 79  
  • Number of unexcused & travel related absences: 778

FCPS Cares

Do you have a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child's life? Show your gratitude by leaving a recognition on FCPS Cares.


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Thank you to Braden Lichstein in Ms. Hunt’s 3rd grade class for his family’s Hanukkah display in the YOUseum this week!  Hanukkah is an eight-day winter festival celebrated by Jewish people.  Families who celebrate Hanukkah may light a menorah, adding one more candle each night for eight nights.  Children may play a game with a spinning top called a dreidel, and traditionally eat fried foods, including potato pancakes and jelly donuts!  This year, the holiday begins on December 25.  Stop by the YOUseum to check out the decorations, menorah, and dreidels! 

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Christmas Scavenger Hunt

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Softball Clinic

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