Read Like a Champion Spirit WeekIn this Paw Print:
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School News:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar!?🔍
- Read Like a Champion Spirit Week 📖🏅
- Screenagers Online Film Viewing 💻📱
- Spring Picture Day 📸
- Talent Show 🎹🎻🩰🎸🤹
- Ramadan Student Fasting Meal Kits 🍽️
- Student Experience Survey 📝
- STEM Club ⚙️
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PTA News:
- Valentine's Day Parent Night Out! 💕
- Mario Kart Coin Race! 🪙
- Chick Fil A Spirit Night Rescheduled 🐔
- Join the PTA! ❤️
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
What an interesting week here at Poplar Tree! With no school Monday and two-hour delays each day, we certainly had to be goal directed and resilient as we navigated this different schedule! The big question is - will we ever have outdoor recess again!?!
We hope to see our students each day next week on time. Have a great weekend - and stay warm!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the school is Ms. Andujar!?
This week's video features Ms. Andujar visiting the fabulous people who work in our clinic, Ms. Luong and Ms. Paul! 🩹
Read Like a Champion Spirit Week 📖🏅
Get excited about the Winter Olympics and our Olympic Reading Challenge! We'll kick off our challenge with a Spirit Week - NEXT WEEK February 9 - 13.
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❤️🤍💙 Monday - GO USA!
- Wear Red, White, & Blue to support the USA.
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🧣🧤 Tuesday - Winter Wearables
- Get out your hats, gloves, scarves, ski goggles and dress in your winter gear.
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🏒🏂 Wednesday - Support Your Sports
- Dress in your favorite sports jersey and gear.
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🌟 Thursday - Shine On!
- Wear your glittery-est and sparkly-est things to shine like an Olympic medal!
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❤️💙🧡💚 Friday - We Are Family
- Wear your house t-shirt to show you are a part of your team.
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
 Spring Picture Day 📸
Spring Picture Day is scheduled for March 6th, 2026.
To order your pictures click HERE.
🎹🎻🩰🎸🤹
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 Fasting Meal Kits 🍽️
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
STEM CLUB⚙️
STEM CLUB spots available!!
Students from 3rd-6th grade will learn basics in technology, AI, coding, and other related subjects. The club is sponsored by Mr. Hsiao from Virginia Tech, and we use his program to help teach the students.
The club is first come, first serve! Register HERE!
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.
Join the PTA! ❤️
Please join the PTA to help support our school!!
If you haven't joined yet, please do so HERE!
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