In this Paw Print:
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School News:
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PTA News:
- Virtual PTA Meeting on May 11 💻
- Before School Running Club 🏃➡️
- Join the PTA Board for the 26-27 School Year!
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Community News:
Dear Poplar Tree Families,
This week, we enjoyed celebrating our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. We want to extend a massive thank you to our amazing PTA and all the families who showered our staff with kindness, treats, and heartfelt notes. Our teachers pour their hearts into these classrooms every day, and seeing them celebrated by this community is truly awesome!
We survived our first week of SOL Testing! Almost all students took the Reading SOL on Wednesday, May 6! This was something new for us to try - and it turned out to be a great success because our staff came together to support each other and make it happen! Next week, most students will take the Math SOL on Wednesday, May 13. We'll finish up with the Science SOL on Tuesday, May 19.
Happy Mother's Day to all our moms! We hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the school is Ms. Andujar!?
This week, Ms. Andujar visits one of our learning cottages to visit with some 5th grade band students! 🎺
2026-2027 Family Input Form 💭
As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, we are asking for your input. We value our partnership between home and school and appreciate your thoughts on your child's learning needs.
If you feel that there is pertinent information to support your child’s success for the upcoming school year, please complete this optional Family Input Form by Friday, May 22.
This system is not intended for families to request specific teachers. Requests for specific teachers will not be honored.
SCA Officers for the 2026-2027 School Year ⚖️
The application for rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders to run for an SCA Officer position next year is now available through Schoology. Applications are due by midnight on May 19th. Information was shared with students this week.
Please reach out to Cat Grieco or Kelli Doyle if you have any questions.
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
🔥Fire vs. Ice Game🧊
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!
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!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Fire vs. Ice cannot be successful without volunteers! We would love for non 6th grade families to volunteer as well so 6th grade parents can enjoy the game! Please consider signing up to volunteer HERE!
T-SHIRT ORDERS:
All those participating in Fire vs. Ice, please purchase a Fire vs. Ice T-Shirt HERE! Please purchase your shirt by Monday, May 11!
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 next week for ticket purchases and food pre-orders!
PTA Meeting Monday, May 11
Join us for a virtual PTA meeting via this ZOOM link on May 11 at 6:00 p.m. We'll discuss board nominations for the next school year. Plus hear the latest updates from the PTA and school leadership!
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.
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
https://www.poplartreepta.org/positions
Questions about what it's like to be on the board? Email us! poplartreepta@gmail.com
Summer Art Program E-IFTA 👨🎨
Is your child looking for opportunities to develop their art skills over the summer?
"E-IFTA is a vibrant weekly arts camp designed for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, and create! Each day, campers dive into four exciting classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, led by passionate FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging experiences. Watch your children’s imagination soar as they explore their creativity, make new friends, and discover the joy of artistic expression!" -FCPS
If you are interested in registering your child for E-IFTA, click on this link to find out more about registration!
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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