PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: September 30, 2026

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PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: September 30, 2026


PTA News - Join the PTA!

Please consider joining the PTA. This year, our goal is 300 members, and we are currently at 200 members!

It does not require any time for volunteering, and 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!

**Exciting Rewards**

- Class with the Most Members - PIZZA PARTY!

- Grade with the Most Members - POPSICLE PARTY!

Click Here to Join the PTA

Membership drive

Sign Up for our Powell Elem Fun Run!

OUR KICK OFF Starts this Friday for our Powell Elem Fun Run fundraiser! 🎉 We’re excited to have fun, build community, and work toward our goal. It all starts by signing up at MyBooster.com!

Important Dates and Details:

💵 Goal: $30,000

🎁 Supports: cafeteria tables, field trips and other school/student resources

🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 10/02/2026

👟 Event Date: 10/14/2026

Get Started on MyBooster.com TODAY:

  1) Sign Up

  2) Search for “Powell Elementary”

  3) Create your student’s page

Once you're signed up, share your student's page by email, text, and social media.

Biggest Tip for Success: ⭐Share, share, share using the easy online tools at MyBooster.com!

Thanks for your support! Find a fundraiser overview video HERE

Boosterthon

Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30, a two-hour early release day!

Set-up: 4:00 p.m.
Event: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the event a spooktacular success. You can participate by decorating a trunk, handing out candy, hosting a game or activity, or donating candy.

Here is the link to Sign up for the trunk 

Thank you for helping make this a fun and memorable event for our school community!

Trunk or treat

Trunk-or-Treat Candy Donation

If you are able to donate candy and/or chocolate for Trunk-or-Treat, please use the link below to sign up. You can drop off all donations at the school office by October 29th. Thank you so much!

 Candy/Chocolate Donations

Trunk or treat

3rd Annual Kids in Command | Washington Commanders Game (12/20)

CPES PTA invites you to our 3rd Annual Washington Commanders outing. Come cheer on the Commanders, celebrate our amazing school community, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon.

  • Date & Time: Sunday, December 20th at 1:00 PM
  • Exclusive Fan Experience: Use our link to grab discounted tickets, and join us for an exclusive group photo on the sideline after the game!
  • Discount Code: KIC

Click Here to Get Your Tickets

Commanders

Spirit Night - Shake Shack (10/21)

Our next spirit night will take place on Wednesday, October 21st at Shake Shack! Skip cooking at home that day, and come out and enjoy some burgers, fries, and/or milkshakes with other Colin Powell families! Don’t forget to mention the code “Donation Day” when you order. If you order online, please use the code “Donate”. Thank you for your support!

Shake Shack

Minted Fundraising Program - Exclusive Promotion

Minted has an amazing selection of cards, invitations, & gifts. You can save 20% AND 10% will be donated back to our school. Don’t forget to use our code (FUNDRAISECLPPTA) if you are planning to place an order. Thank you!

Minted

Looking Ahead

- October 2 - Boosterthon Fun Run Kick Off

- October 14 - Fun Run

- October 21 - Spirit Night | Shake Shack

- October 30 - Trunk-or-Treat

- October 30 - Spirit Night | Chipotle

- December 1 - Spelling Bee Registration Opens

- December 2 - Spirit Night | Vertical Rock

- December 20 - Commanders Game Outing