astIn this Paw Print:
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School News:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar?! 🔍
- Poplar Tree Field Day 2026 🎉
- Paw Tech Squad featured in the news! 💻
- Fire vs. Ice T-Shirts 🔥🧊
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PTA News:
- Last Day for Online Auction! 🦉
- Before School Running Club 🏃➡️
- May 2 Parent Night Out - iCode in Clifton 🎮
- Join the PTA Board for the 26-27 School Year!
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Community News:
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
Thank you for your support during Month of the Military Child. Our military-connected students face unique challenges with bravery and grace, and your participation in our "Purple Up!" events sent a clear message: every child in our community is seen, valued, and supported. Thank you especially to art teacher Andrea Williams for leading this cause and working with our Student Ambassadors along the way!
Next week is a significant one on our calendar for two different reasons.
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Teacher Appreciation Week! Our educators are the heartbeat of this building. They pour their energy, creativity, and love into our classrooms every single day. We encourage you to take a moment next week to send a quick note or have your child share a favorite memory with their teacher. A little gratitude goes a long way!
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The Start of SOL Testing We also begin our Standards of Learning (SOL) testing next week. While we want our students to work hard and show what they know, we want to share an important reminder for both our students and parents:
An SOL score is just one single data point. It is one measure of what a student has learned this year, but it is far from the only one.
We measure success in so many other ways that a standardized test simply cannot capture:
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The kindness they show to a friend on the playground. ❤️
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The creativity they express in art and music.🎨
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The growth in their confidence and communication. 🗣️
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The problem-solving skills they use to navigate daily challenges.🧠
We are already so proud of the progress every student has made since August. Please help us keep the atmosphere light and positive—ensure they get plenty of sleep, a good breakfast, and a big hug before heading out the door!
Thank you for being partners in your child’s education! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the school is Ms. Andujar!?
This week, Ms. Andujar visits Ms. Williams and some of our Student Ambassadors to learn more about what the program is all about as we wrap up a week of celebrating military children! 💜
Poplar Tree Field Day 🎉
Our Field Day will be Friday, May 22, 2026.
**Rain Date: May 29, 2026
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Grades 3-4: 9:00 - 10:15
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Grades 5-6: 11:15-12:30
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Grades K-2: 1:15-2:30
We will need volunteers to make the day successful! All students will be trained in the events so you do not have to teach the games. Volunteers will help monitor safety and keep the station running smoothly.
Please sign up HERE if you'd like to volunteer!
For questions, reach out to our PE Staff!
Erin Loudin, eeloudin@fcps.edu
Ashley Rosenfeld, aerosenfeld@fcps.edu
Kirsten Birge, kebirge@fcps.edu
Tech Squad in the Spotlight!📺
We have some incredibly exciting news to share with our school community. Our very own Paw Tech Squad was recently featured on our local news station!
We are so proud to see these talented students recognized for their hard work, technical skills, and dedication to helping our school run smoothly every single day. Whether they are troubleshooting classroom devices, helping peers navigate new software, or learning about how technology helps students of all needs, these students truly embody the spirit of leadership and service!
Watch the Feature Here!
🔥Fire vs. Ice T-Shirts🧊
Our annual 6th grade Fire vs. Ice basketball game will be on Friday, May 29 at Chantilly High School! We are looking forward to some fun friendly competition while enjoying our PTES Spirit Squad, Pep Band, and DJ Crabcakes!
All those participating in Fire vs. Ice, please purchase a Fire vs. Ice T-Shirt HERE! Not participating, but still want a T-shirt?! You are welcome to purchase as well!
Shirt colors will be:
- 🔥 Team Fire: Orange
- 🧊 Team Ice: Blue
- 🩷 Spirit Squad: Pink
- ⚫ Staff/Coaches: Black
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details on the evening and ways to purchase tickets! THANK YOU!!
Last Day for Online Auction! 🦉
Today’s the last day to bid on this year’s incredible auction items!! The auction closes at 9pm TONIGHT so get your bids in and help make our auction a success!
Place your bids HERE!
Before-School Running Club! 🏃➡️
It’s time to get your running and walking shoes on! We are continuing the before-school Running and Walking Club for all student grades 1-6. Club meetings are Thursdays from 7:45-8:20 AM on the basketball court. If a Kindergartener wants to join, please have a parent come and run or walk too. The club is in need of supplies, thus a $5 fee is requested. Grown-ups, bring your mug of coffee and socialize as you help cross off a Panther Paw for each lap run!
For more information and to register, visit https://www.poplartreepta.org/run.
 May 2nd Parent Night Out
iCode in Clifton 🎮
Take a break after a long week while the kids have a blast with friends at one of iCode's epic Game Nights!
- May 2nd, 6 - 8:30pm; $35 per Child
- Grades K - 6 welcome
- Pizza & drink included!
- Clifton iCode: 5754 Union Mill, Clifton
Register HERE!
Proceeds benefit the Poplar Tree ES PTA!
Be part of an awesome team that will shape the PTA next year - nominations for the PTES PTA Board are open for the 2026-2027 school year!
All PTA members are invited to submit nominations for any positions, but we are especially looking for people interested in:
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President-Elect - Shadow next year's president to get ready for your reign as president in 27/28! This is a great way to get involved and learn more.
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VP of Hospitality - Do people always say you throw the best events? Use your creativity and provided budget to help us thank teachers and staff throughout the year with meals, Teacher Appreciation Week, and other recognition!
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Treasurer - With an eye to detail, you help ensure that our fundraising dollars are organized! If you secretly love to categorize expenses and create color-coded pie charts (and your sense of fiscal responsibility is rock-solid), you have what it takes to be our parent group treasurer.
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VP of Parent Involvement - Are you a people person who isn’t afraid to strike up a conversation with a stranger? We’re looking for a volunteer coordinator to recruit helpers for parent group programs and events and to help parents find the best way to plug in to our school community.
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VP of Communications - Are you a social media maven? Love sharing the latest news in creative ways? Bring those skills to this position to manage the website, social media accounts, and newsletter (NO technical expertise needed).
Check out the position descriptions on the PTA website: http://tinyurl.com/PTESboard and https://www.poplartreepta.org/positions
Questions about what it's like to be on the board? Email us! poplartreepta@gmail.com
Chantilly High School Theatre Presents
Mad Hatter's Tea Party 🎩
Performances: May 1 - 7pm, May 2 - 2pm & 7pm, May 3 - 2pm
Join us on a zany adventure that is full of laughter for the entire family! In a modern day twist of the beloved classic, join Alice as she loses herself in her books and struggles to find any excitement at school.
All that changes when she magically ends up in Wonderland trying to help the Mad Hatter throw the perfect "Merry Unbirthday Party" for the Queen of Hearts! Join Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and all of your favorite characters as they learn the true meaning of friendship and bravery!
CHS Summer Art Camp 🎨
Chantilly High School is excited to offer their Summer Art Camp again this summer for rising 2nd - 6th graders! The cost of is $325 per week. Camp runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Camp Dates are:
- Mixed Media: June 29 - July 3
- Sculpture: July 6 - July 10
Sign up and register online!
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