In this Paw Print:
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School News:
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PTA News:
- Backyard Grill Spirit Night 🎉
- Science & Technology 🔎
- Online Auction: Call for Community Donations! 💰
- Join the PTA! ❤️
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Community News:
- Spring Break STEM Opportunities 🤖👨🏽💻
- Chantilly Girls Basketball Camp 🏀
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
First, we want to wish a very Happy Eid to all of our families celebrating today! We hope your day is filled with joy, reflection, and wonderful time spent with loved ones. Eid Mubarak!
As we move into Spring, we also want to take a moment to share some important Kiss & Ride reminders. Our number one priority is the safety of every student, staff member, and family member. To keep things running smoothly and safely, please remember these three things:
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🛑 Safety First: Please remain in your vehicle and allow your child to exit only when you have reached the designated drop-off zone. Keep an eye out for our staff and safety patrols who are there to guide the way!
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⏳ Practice Patience: We know your time is valuable and mornings can be a whirlwind. However, traffic flow depends on everyone following the same line. Please avoid passing other cars or using non-designated areas to drop off your child(ren). A few extra minutes in line ensures a secure start to the day for everyone.
- ❤️ Lead with Kindness: A smile, a wave, or a "thank you" goes a long way! Our staff and patrols are out there in all kinds of weather to support your children. Let’s model the same kindness and respect we teach our students inside the classroom.
Enjoy the nice weather this weekend!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Local Fire Company Fundraiser 🚒
Our SCA Vice President is organizing a fundraiser where all proceeds will be going to our local fire department. Bring in any coins or cash the week of March 23rd and place it in your House bin! Thank you for supporting this cause!
Make Up Club Photos! 📸
Our Club Photos that were cancelled due to the 3 hour early release on Monday, March 16 have been rescheduled for this week!
- Patrol photos will be taken on Wednesday, March 25.
- Band, String, Chorus, News Crew, Tech Squad, PE Pals, Green Team, and SCA photos will be taken on Thursday, March 26.
If your child has a shirt(s) for these clubs, please be sure they have them with them on the day of their photo!
THANK YOU!
Current Standings in our Music Bracket!
March Music Madness🍀
Current Standings
We are almost down to our final FOUR songs for March Music Madness!
From the THEN division we have:
- Since You've Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson
- Who Let The Songs Out by Baha Men.
In the NOW division, we have:
- Thunder by Imagine Dragons
- Monday, we'll find out who will be the last song in the Final Four!
Will our winning song be from THEN or NOW!?
Who’s on your winning bracket!?
Want the playlist? Use this link: March Music Madness Spotify Playlist
Chantilly Pyramid Art Show 🎨
This year’s Chantilly Pyramid Art Show is on Thursday, April 9th, from 6-8 PM at Chantilly High School.
This fun-filled event celebrates artists in our community from elementary school through high school age! Selected artworks from 9 different schools (including Poplar Tree) will be on display for families to explore, interact with, and celebrate! There will be fun activities like face painting, crafts, photo booths, and more to keep the whole family entertained! You don’t even need to worry about dinner! There will be 3 food trucks (DC Pizza, Hangry Panda, and Paradise Ice Cream) ready and waiting upon your arrival!
Come out and support the arts on April 9th and enjoy this fabulous community event with us! We look forward to seeing you there!
SOL Testing Dates📅
SOL tests are the main part of the Virginia Assessment Program for grades 3-8 and are administered each spring. SOL tests are used to fulfill state and federal testing requirements in reading and writing, mathematics, and science.
This year we are trying something new and testing all students in Grades 3-6 on the same day for Reading and the same day for Math. Students who need to test in a small group or one on one setting may test on a different day, and we will inform those families about this closer to the actual date.
See below for this year's SOL Testing schedule. Please refrain from scheduling appointments on these days and ensure your child comes to school!
- 📝 5th Grade Integrated Reading and Writing: Wednesday, March 18
- 📚 3rd - 6th Grade Reading: Wednesday, May 6
- ➗ 3rd - 6th Grade Math (including Algebra): Wednesday, May 13
- 🔬 5th Grade Science: Tuesday, May 19
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools. The Grade Level Tests webpage outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade.
If you have questions, contact your child's teacher or our School Testing Coordinators Leslie Leisey, School Based Technology Specialist and Amy Alley, Assistant Principal.
Backyard Grill Spirit Night! 🍔
Poplar Tree PTA is having a spirit night on March 25th at Backyard Grill! The restaurant will be donating 15% of sales to our PTA. They are open 11am - midnight and located at 13999 Metrotech Dr. See you there!
Science & Engineering Expo 🔎
Sponsored by the PTA, Poplar Tree’s Science and Engineering Expo will return on April 15 at 7 p.m. This is an exciting opportunity for each student to create a STEM-related project that captures their interest. All students will get the chance to present their project, and each participant will receive a certificate recognizing their efforts and participation.
Please register your student by April 8 at https://bit.ly/PTESscience. If your child is working with another student, both children need to submit a registration form.
Learn more on our PTA website HERE!
Online Auction
Call for community donations!💰
The annual PTES PTA Auction will be held from April 24-May 1! If you or anyone you know has an item/service you'd like to donate to be auctioned off, please send an email to poplartreesilentauction@gmail.com. Previous donations have included artwork, vacation home rentals, household items, home repair services, and gift cards just to name a few!
Thank you for all your support to make the 2026 auction a success!
Join the PTA! ❤️
Please join the PTA to help support our school!!
If you haven't joined yet, please do so HERE!
The Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation in Chantilly, VA is offering FREE Spring Break Sessions for 3rd-6th grade students. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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🤖 Tuesday, March 31
- Edison Robots
- 3rd - 5th Grade
- Register HERE
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🤖 Wednesday, April 1
- Edison Robots
- 4th - 6th Grade
- Register HERE
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👨🏽💻 Thursday, April 2
- Coding & Programming
- 6th - 8th Grade
- Register HERE
Sessions will be held at the CASTLE location: 14840 Conference Center Dr, Suite 150, Chantilly, VA 20151. It will run from 9:30AM - 1:30PM.Students will need transportation to and from the location and to bring a lunch/snack.
Learn more about the VT-ARC HERE!
Chantilly Girls Basketball Camp 🏀
Chantilly Girls Basketball is happy to announce our camp dates for Summer 2026. Come be a part of the best girls basketball camp in Northern Virginia!
There will be two sessions. Cost is $220 per session or $400 for both!
- Session 1: July 6-10
- Session 2: July 20-24
Register HERE!
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