In this Paw Print:
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School News:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar 🔎
- Last Chance to Join Band or Strings 🎻🎺
- Cafeteria Hostess Needed 🍕
- Save the Dates 📅
- Personal Device Policy 📱
- Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
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PTA News:
- Poplar Tree Free T-Shirts! 👚
- Washington Spirit Soccer Spirit Day: Sunday, August 30th!⚽
- Bartaco Spirit Night 🌮
- iCode Clifton Back to School 💻
- PTA General Meeting 🐾
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Community News:
- Chantilly High School Home Opener 🏈
- Asha-Jyothi 5K 👟
Dear families,
What an awesome first week of school we had! Our halls were bustling with excitement and students showing Panther PRIDE! This morning we had our House Reveal Assembly where we shared the house color for each grade level! Ask your child what house they are in and how they can earn points for their house in the cafeteria!
We hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and we look forward to our 4-day week next week!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the School is Ms. Andujar?
Watch the video linked below to hear from Ms. Andujar about the ID tags for our bus riders!
Join Band and Strings🎻🎺
Last Chance!
This Monday, August 31st is the LAST day to register your student for the Strings (4th, 5th and 6th) or Band (5th or 6th) programs. Learning how to play an instrument is an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience that will enrich your student’s elementary school experience. We hope each student at Poplar Tree joins us!
If your student is not yet registered, please email us:
Cafeteria Hostess Needed! 🍕
We are in need of a cafeteria hostess! This is a job that would be needed Monday - Friday from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. If you are interested, please email our Assistant Principal Amy Alley - avalley@fcps.edu.
Mark your Calendars! 📅
Please add these important back to school night dates to your calendar!
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K-2 Back to School Night
- Wednesday, September 9
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- FLE Preview will be from 7:00 - 7:30 pm
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3-6 Back to School Night
- Wednesday, September 16
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- FLE Preview will be from 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Personal Device Policy 📱
At our school, "It Begins with Me" means taking personal ownership of our focus, connections, and learning environment. To ensure every student can be fully present with their teachers and peers, we strictly follow the FCPS policy on personal electronic devices during the school day.
The Policy: During the instructional day, students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices. All personal devices must remain turned off/silent and inside a student's backpack for the entire school day.
Personal devices include, but are not limited to:
If a personal device is seen or used outside of a backpack during the school day, it will be brought to the main office, and a family member will be required to come to the school office to retrieve it.
Taking ownership of personal device habits helps our students practice being Prepared to focus, Respectful of their learning community, and Independent in managing their own habits.
Thank you for your partnership and help in reinforcing this FCPS policy with our students!
✅ Important Action Items ✅
Before we see you at Open House next Friday, August 21, we would love it if families could complete the following action items:
- Make sure the enrolling parent in your family has a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at caguitjensmu@fcps.edu or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at lfleisey@fcps.edu.
- Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources, opt out of having your child bring their device home, and give your permission for retakes of state assessments. In addition, you have the option to opt your child out of various things such as Family Life Education and SEL Screener participation.
Thank you for your help in getting these done!
 Free Poplar Tree T-Shirts!
Caregivers, the PTA will be giving house shirts to ALL students and teachers again this year! We need student sizes by Wednesday, September 9!
Submit your size HERE before the deadline to be entered in a raffle to win this awesome 12" Squishmallow!
Does your Panther want to design this year’s shirt? Keep an eye on the Paw Print for more information.
Washington Spirit Game⚽
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of soccer while making a difference in our school community. Every ticket purchased helps our PTA, which supports our students and teachers!
- Sunday, August 30th @ 12:30pm
- Washington Spirit vs Bay FC
- Audi Field
100 S Street SW
Washington, DC
Purchase tickets at this link!🎟️
See you there!
Bartaco Spirit Night 🌮
Every Tuesday in September!
We're partnering with Bartaco for fundraiser nights that give 10% back while also giving families a little escape.
Dates + Times:
Every Tuesday in September from 5 - 7pm!!
9/1; 9/8; 9/15; 9/22; 9/29
How it works:
1. Spirit nights are only on the dates and times above
2. Dine-in at your local Bartaco
3. Mention our organization (Poplar Tree PTA) at checkout to have 10% of sales donated back to us
Nearest Bartaco:
Reston Town Center
12021 Town Square St.
iCode Clifton🎮
Need help with child care for back to school nights?
iCode Clifton has you covered!
$10 per child, including gaming, robotics, and snacks.
September 9 or September 16 from 5:45 - 7:45pm
5754 Union Mill Rd #19, Clifton, VA 20124
For more information and signups, click on the dates below!
PTA General Meeting 🐾
Join us for the first PTA meeting of the year on September 14 at 6 p.m. Please join our fall meeting to vote on the budget, learn more about upcoming PTA programs and opportunities for students, hear more about volunteer opportunities, and get an update from school leadership.
Join us in person at the school or online via Zoom!
Chantilly High Home Opener 🏈
Varsity Football Game vs. McLean – August 28
Come out and support our athletes and the Mighty Marching Chargers!
In accordance with new FCPS security protocols, we are implementing the following procedures at all Chantilly Varsity home football games:
- All spectators must enter through metal detectors located in the tennis courts to the left of the main entrance. Spectators can no longer enter from the path adjacent to Greenbrier West Elementary School.
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Middle and elementary school students will only be admitted if accompanied by a supervising adult who remains at the game – drop offs are not permitted.
- We will be enforcing the new FCPS bag policy. Most bags are not permitted in the stadium. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Avoid the long lines at the ticket booth by purchasing your tickets in advance online!
Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K 👟
The annual Asha-Jyothi 5K and One Mile Fun Run will be held on Sunday, September 20 at Fairfax Corner. The one mile fun run begins at 8 am, and the 5K begins at 8:30 am. Registration includes a T-shirt, kids' medals, food, and Bollywood music!
Register here and use coupon code AJ4SCHOOLS for a direct school donation to Poplar Tree! 100% of registration fees are donated back!
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