In this Paw Print:
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School News:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar!?🔍
- Office Closed ❎
- Screenagers Online Film Viewing 💻📱🤳
- Student Experience Survey 📝
- SCA Lolligrams🍭
- 5th & 6th Grade Pajama Dance 🪩
- Talent Show 🎹🎻🩰🎸🤹
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PTA News:
- PTA Free Family Game Night♟️
- Valentine's Day Parent Night Out! 💕
- Sign-up for the Spelling Bee🐝
- Join the PTA! ❤️
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Community News:
- Unified Basketball Tournament 🏀
- Fairy Tale High School 🎭🏰
- Chantilly STEM Camp ⚙️
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
As you all know, our beloved Rich the Panther has retired! We loved seeing all the Panthers that were designed by our classes! The votes are in and we are excited to announce our new Panther mascot, PoG the Panther! PoG stands not only for Portrait of a Graduate (all those attributes we know our Poplar Tree students embody), but also for Panther of Greatness! You can see see PoG and her description below! Congratulations to Ms. Kollmer's class who designed PoG using Chat GPT!
As we anticipate the winter weather coming this weekend, we hope everyone stays safe and warm and is able to enjoy some fun in the snow! For those families hoping for students to engage in online educational activities, please visit the FCPS Snow Day activities webpage.
You can watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS. FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations.
We look forward to having the students back in the building...whenever that may be! 😀❄️
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the school is Ms. Andujar!?
This week's video features Ms. Andujar surprising Ms. Kollmer's 4th graders and letting them know that the Panther they designed will be our new mascot!
❎Office Closed
Thursday, Jan. 29 is a student holiday and development day for our staff (if we aren't closed for snow). The Main Office will be closed 10:00 am – 12:30 pm for our office staff to attend a training.
💻Screenagers📱
Online Film Viewing
From February 1-15, we invite you to watch the award-winning documentary, Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age - Elementary School Age Edition. This film explores the impact of screen time on children and teens, offering practical solutions and strategies for parents and educators to navigate the digital world together. In today's technology-driven environment, understanding how to foster healthy screen habits is more important than ever. If you missed our in-person screening last year, this is a great chance to view this documentary.
Starting Feb. 1, click here for access: https://www.thescreenagersproject.com/online-screening/poplar-tree-elementary-school
💕 SCA Lolligrams! 🍭
The SCA will be selling Lolligrams for $0.50 in the lobby the week of February 2nd. They will be delivered to students and staff on Friday, February 13th. Students can receive multiple Lolligrams, and a maximum of 3 lollipops.
Thanks for your support!
5th & 6th Grade Pajama Dance 🪩
Our 6th grade class is sponsoring a Pajama Dance Party on Friday, February 6 for current 5th & 6th graders. The event costs $10 and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Registration is required!
Click HERE to register and pay.
(There will be chaperones so this is a drop off event. Stay tuned for a sign up to volunteer!)
We look forward to a fun evening of dancing in our PJs to some excellent tunes!
🎹🎻🩰🎸🤹
PTES Talent Show 2026
Sign Up For The Talent Show!
Come showcase your skills!!
- Every performer must complete the registration form by February 22nd. Register HERE!
- Any background music ( cut down to 2 min. in length) is to be submitted to uncramer@gmail.com by no later than February 22nd.
- Rehearsal will be held on Monday March 2nd directly after school, a parent/ chaperone per act is required for rehearsal and for the night of the performance.
- The performance date is Friday March 6, 2026
Questions? Email: uncramer@gmail.com
📝Student Experience Survey
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
💕Valentine's Parent Night Out!💕
Kwon's is hosting Poplar Tree ES for a PNO fundraiser on Saturday, February 14 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
To register your child click HERE.
🐝Spelling Bee🐝
The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2025-2026. 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 01/31/26.
If you are interested, please register HERE.
❤️ Join the PTA! ❤️
Please join the PTA to help support our school!!
If you haven't joined yet, please do so HERE!
🏀Unified Basketball Tournament
Chantilly is hosting their first Unified Basketball Tournament, January 31st 1-5pm at Chantilly HS. Rock your purple, pack the stands, and make some noise for inclusion! Concessions and swag available for purchase.
🎭Fairy Tale High School🏰
The Chantilly High School Drama Department is proud to present our Theatre for Young Audiences Show: Fairy Tale High School! TYA Shows are designed with our youngest audience members in mind: Preschool through Elementary School!
What if your favorite fairy tale characters were all students in the same high school? Jack's best friend Jill encourages him to sell his beloved toy cow on the internet. Cindy is teased by her step-sisters when she tries out for the track team. And what's with all the rumors about the mysterious Wolf Man? Narrated by the bumbling Principal Grimm, this fast-paced comedy concludes, of course, with the "Happily Ever After Dance."
Performances will be January 23 at 7pm, January 24 at 2pm & 7pm, and January 25 at 2pm. Purchase tickets at chantillydrama.org.
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