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PUMA PRESS – School News & Information: February 7, 2025 Important Dates- February 17th - Washington's Birthday & President's Day
- February 24th - 3hr Early release
Spread the love! Show your appreciation for our fantastic staff by submitting a recognition on FCPS Cares. Every kind word counts!
Every Day Counts at Powell ES!To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to reduce absenteeism and prevent students from becoming chronically absent.
Chronic absenteeism is when a student has missed 10% or more of the school days in the school year. This includes all absences, regardless of whether they are excused and unexcused. Research shows that students who are chronically absent are at higher risk of falling behind and dropping out of school.
We care deeply about all of our students and aim for success for each student. Our partnership to support regular school attendance is critical to that success. Please follow the health policy and send your children to school every day.
February 7th Attendance Update:K-6- Number of students present EVERY DAY: 141 – That’s 16%
- Number of students present all but 1 day: 129 – That’s 15%
- Number of students NOT currently chronically absent: 781 – That’s 90%
- Number of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% of the school days so far this year): 78
- Number of unexcused & travel related absences: 947
You're Invited to an Iftar Event at Powell ES
We are excited to host a special Iftar event at Powell ES this year.
What is Iftar?
Iftar is a meal that Muslims have each evening to break their fast during their holy month of Ramadan.
Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be Muslim to attend and experience this meaningful tradition with our school community.
Event Info: More details to come-
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: Evening
- Location: Powell Elementary School
To make this event a success, we are seeking volunteers to assist with various aspects of the evening like set up, coordinating the program, serving food, etc. Your name and number will be shared with the Iftar Parent Planning Committee.
Interested in Volunteering?
Please fill out this Google Form
For More Information:
Contact Eun Joo Cho, Assistant Principal, at 571-522-6000.
SOL Schedule 2025 Kindergarten RegistrationWe're looking forward to welcoming our new kindergarten students in the 2025-26 school year! Registration for new kindergartners is now open!
WHO: Parents or guardians of rising kindergartners—children who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2025.
WHAT: Register your child for the 2025-26 school year in an easy, two-step process.
WHY: Completing registration early will help us be ready to welcome your new kindergartner and make sure your child is eligible for summer enrichment activities.
HOW: Much of the registration process, including the uploading of documents needed for registration, can be completed online.
WHERE: Registration is on the FCPS website. Go to
Residency Attestation form is mandatory and can be found here https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se304.pdf
SCA Fundraiser for Shelter House and Pet Haven—February 10th to 28thPlease support our Colin Powell Elementary School SCA as we make a difference supporting a safe place for homeless families right here in Fairfax County. This year our students have chosen to support Shelter House and Pet Haven, which help meet the needs of both homeless families and their pets. Donations of any amount can be made via cash or check made payable to Emily’s Hope. Please send any donations in to your child’s classroom, and help them reach their classroom goal on the way to our school goal of $5,000.
Karaoke Night—Friday, February 21stBring the whole family out to the Colin Powell Cafeteria for a night of singing, community and family fun for a great cause! Our annual SCA sponsored Karaoke Night will take place on Friday, February 21 from 5:30 to 8 pm. Admission is $5 per person, and food, drinks, snacks and Rita’s Ice will all be available for purchase at the event. Come early to make sure you can sing your favorite songs on the CPES Main Stage. Please note, this event is cash only. All proceeds will benefit Shelter House and Pet Haven, which are together a safe place for homeless families and their pets right here in Fairfax County. If you have any middle of high school aged children who need community service hours, please have them reach out to Laura Senturia at [email protected] to sign up to volunteer at the event.
Parent Technology Support HubTo assist parents navigate their SIS ParentVue account, Schoology and more the Powell ES website now has a new webpage, Parent Technology Support. The webpage contains basic information about each application, includes step by step instructions with screenshots and links to short how-to videos on how to navigate these resources. To access the new webpage, click the link above or go to the full menu on the left side of the homepage of the Powell ES website.
First bookThe free book event has been postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather. It has been moved to April. A specific date has not be shared.
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