PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: March 18, 2026

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PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: March 18, 2026


PTA News

Dear Families,

It is still not too late to join the PTA! Your membership dues fund the school in many different ways (field trips, Fall & Spring events, assemblies, staff appreciation week, etc.). Thank you for your support!

Join the PTA


Wizards Game - March 21, 2026

The Wizards game is this Saturday! You can still purchase tickets for the game. We even have the opportunity to take a group photo on the court after the game if we purchase 35 more tickets!

Wizards

Baroody

It's time! 🎉 Registration for Baroody Camps' enrichment at Colin Powell is officially OPEN! From STEM and sports to arts and cooking, our programs are packed with activities that keep kids engaged, learning, and having a blast after the school day ends.

 

📅 Registration closes March 29th—don't wait!

🔗 Sign up and find full program details here: bc-ffx-colinpowell.jumbula.com/spring-2026

📩 Questions? Contact us at info@baroodycamps.com.

Baroody

Coffee with the Principals - 4/20

The next session of Coffee with the Principals will focus on understanding SOL testing. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please join us on April 20th at 9:30am.

Coffee with principals

NexTrex - Recycle Your Plastic Bags

Thank you to those who have been saving all their clean & dry plastic bags for the NexTrex Recycling Challenge! Your child can continue bringing the bags to school & dropping it off in collection boxes that are located in the front lobby/office. If we collect a minimum of 1,000 pounds, our school can win a Trex bench!

NexTrex

Yearbooks - Order by 5/1

Yearbooks are available for purchase until May 1st. Please see the flyer below for more information. Students who purchase a yearbook will receive them at the end of the year. 

When placing your order, use the following access code: 0036793YB

https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/

Yearbook


Spirit Night - Honeygrow (March 25th)

Our next spirit night will take place at Honeygrow (Fair Lakes location) on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:30am - 10:00pm. When checking out in-person or online, please use the code GIVE156. See you there!

Honeygrow

Minted - Invitations, Gifts, & More!

Minted has an amazing selection of cards, invitations, & gifts. Don’t forget to use our code (FUNDRAISECLPPTA) if you are planning to place an order. Thank you!

minted

Looking Ahead

- March 21 - Wizards Game (5pm)

- March 25 - Spirit Night (Honeygrow)

- April 20 - Coffee with the Principals

- May 1 - Yearbook Order Deadline

- May 2 - Spring Fair (11am - 1pm)