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October 30th- Halloween Trunk or Treat at 5 pm- Bus loop
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November 2nd - Student Holiday
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November 3rd - Student Holiday
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November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
Fairfax County Public Schools 2026-2027 Standard School Year Calendar
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Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. Encourage your community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated! |
Puma Families, please help us recognize the Outstanding Staff Members at Powell Elementary using this link. You can nominate individuals in the following categories:
- Teacher
- New Teacher
- Principal
- New Principal
- School Professional Staff Leader
- Educational Services Employee
- Resource Teacher and Special Education Department Chair and Multilingual Learners Department Chair, After-School Specialist, Assessment Coach, Instructional Coach, School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Reading Specialist, Safety and Security Specialist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Counselor, Systems of Support Administrator, or other employee paid as a Resource Teacher who serves in a non-instructional or administrative role in the school
- Operational Services Employee
- Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Student Information Assistant, Finance Technician, School Finance Assistant, Student Services Assistant, Registrar, Custodian, Building Supervisor, Operating Engineer, Food Services staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison, Public Health Training Assistant, Safety and Security Assistant, and all hourly employees*
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now open using ParentVue. This is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts. The online version must be filled out by the enrolling parent. We need a completed form for each enrolled student. PreK/Headstart students are exempt. Instructions are attached. Thank you for your support.
Join us for Thanksgiving lunch on November 24th at Colin Powell Elementary School!
Please submit your RSVP by November 13th. RSVPs cannot be accepted after this date so we can place lunch orders in advance.
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR EVERY CHILD AT POWELL ES
CPES Thanksgiving Luncheon Reservation
Veterans Day Program – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Colin Powell’s Veterans Day Program will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. RSVPs are requested by Monday, November 2: https://tinyurl.com/VDayCPES. Please spread the word to all veterans in the Colin Powell E.S. community.
The make-up picture day is schedule for 11/12/2026.
What to expect on picture day
- Any student wishing to have a retake should bring their original picture package to exchange for the retake image.
- When an order is placed online, the parent/guardian will receive a camera pass via email. This can either be printed or texted to the student and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student.
- If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. We will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
- A parent may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day. After 24 hours, the online ordering access may close. This will allow our imaging team to "Pull" all orders submitted and match them with the students photographed.
- When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
Access School Picture Day Flyer and Web Banner
Access our secure site by clicking here: www.pictureportal.org or copy and paste this into your Chrome browser. Google Chrome is the required browser to run this site.
If you do not have your login information, on the login screen you can click Forgot Password to have your password reset and emailed to you. • Click on Photo Events on the left menu
- Find the event for your upcoming picture day (school pictures, class groups, etc.)
- Click the View (first icon) to download the Flyer or to resend the email for your web banner link
Feel free to contact your Sales Representative with any questions that you may have about picture day.
AAP Drop-In Q&A Sessions
Join for an informal Q&A session! This drop-in time is dedicated to helping parents navigate referral materials, upcoming deadlines, and AAP services.
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Format: There will be no formal presentation—just an open time to speak directly with our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) to get your questions answered.
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New to AAP? If you are looking for a general introduction to AAP, please visit the AAP folder in our Parent Schoology course. Presentation slides and resources from both of our recent parent sessions are posted there for you to review at your convenience.
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In Person à Monday, November 9th, 9:30-10:15, Cafeteria
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Virtual à Wednesday, November 18th, 1:00-1:45, Zoom
- You may find the Zoom link HERE and posted in the AAP folder on Parent Schoology
Full-Time AAP Referrals – Due December 15th
If your 2nd-6th grader needs more depth and complexity in their instruction and learning in all core content areas, you may consider referring for full-time AAP services for next school year.
Your referral file can be comprised of the following items:
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Full-time AAP referral form (required)
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Parent/Guardian questionnaire (optional)
- Provide examples and anecdotes for questions
- 2 pages total of work samples (optional)
- 8 ½ x 11 size
- Single sided only
- Academic focused
- Write or type a blurb on the work samples to give the screening committee some context about what work they are looking at. For example, if you are submitting writing, it may be helpful to write what the writing assignment was if it was a student choice writing.
- Please refrain from asking classroom teachers to give you work samples. The teachers will have their own responsibility of putting together work samples for student files. You may select work that has come home from school or that students have done at home on their own or outside of school somewhere else.
While some items are listed as optional, it is highly encouraged that parents submit all materials to help support a complete picture of the student being screened. There may be a maximum of 4 pages total submitted.
All items are due by December 15th. You may submit digitally by email using PDF attachments to Mrs. Bach at kmbach@fcps.edu. Or you may submit paper copies to the front office.
Please be mindful of the December 15th deadline. There are no exceptions.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue SurveyThe Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: Breakout Session Information Available
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu
We are TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. We will be hosting our 14th annual Invitational Science Fair in mid-April, and would like to invite 5th-8th graders from your school to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free.
Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present it in-person at the fair in April. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important STEM skills, including brainstorming, building an experimental design diagram, data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and presentation.
Our first interest/information session for prospective students and their parents is November 11th, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. We will be holding this session virtually through Zoom. During this session, we will go over the goals and guidelines of the fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link: https://tinyurl.com/TJISOinterest2627 (OR) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRLUYEP9rndkQTy2Vkc9n9mymuQSp8yNDkegdZC0vpQEE6Cw/viewform
We would greatly appreciate it if you could advertise the fair in a weekly school newsletter or through some other means and provide the link to the interest form for students to fill out.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us back. Feel free to check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at tjhsstsciencefair@gmail.com.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- Family Academy Events
- Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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