In this Paw Print:
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School News:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar!?🔍
- Screenagers Online Film Viewing 💻📱
- Student Experience Survey 📝
- SCA Lolligrams🍭
- 5th & 6th Grade Pajama Dance 🪩
- Talent Show 🎹🎻🩰🎸🤹
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PTA News:
- Valentine's Day Parent Night Out! 💕
- Mario Kart Coin Race! 🪙
- Chick Fil A Spirit Night Rescheduled 🐔
- Sign-up for the Spelling Bee🐝
- Join the PTA! ❤️
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Community News:
- Unified Basketball Tournament 🏀
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
What a week! We hope everyone has stayed warm during these frigid days and is able to now leave their homes safely! We are certainly grateful for our custodial team at Poplar Tree who has worked hard to clear the sidewalks and parking lots so we can be ready to welcome the students back to school next week.
We loved seeing pictures of many of our Panthers at home enjoying their snow days! You can see some of these images below, and also on our social media channels - Facebook and Instagram.
Hope everyone has an awesome weekend and fingers crossed for no more snow anytime soon!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Poplar Tree students having fun in the snow at home during our snow days!
Where in the school is Ms. Andujar!?
This week's video features Ms. Andujar showing off the clean sidewalks and parking lots at Poplar Tree thanks to our hard working custodial staff! ❤️
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 Champion School Fairfax is hosting Poplar Tree Elementary School for a Parent Night Out fundraiser on Saturday, February 14 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Ages 5-12 are welcome and cost is $30 per child, with siblings just an additional $15.
To register your child click HERE.
Mario Kart Coin Race!🪙
Start gathering your coins for our upcoming House vs. House Coin Race!
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📅 WHEN:
- Monday, February 23 - Friday, February 27
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☑️ RULES:
- Each house competes against other houses to earn the most points.
- Students bring in coins each morning before classes start.
- Put them in your own house jar for POSITIVE points.
- Put them in other house jars for NEGATIVE points.
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🎮 PRIZE:
- The house with the most points will win a Mario Gaming party with the principals!!
 Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 🐔
Rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 24th!
Come support the Poplar Tree Elementary PTA! A portion of the evening's sales will be donated. Make sure to mention Spirit Night when ordering.
If placing an order online: please enter the code: PANTHERS.
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 from 1-5pm at Chantilly HS. Rock your purple, pack the stands, and make some noise for inclusion! Concessions and swag available for purchase.
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