Powell Parent Newsletter
February 2020
As a school, it is our responsibility to partner with parents and the community to make sure that the needs of students are being met everyday. In order to do that, we need to connect with parents through positive communication. Being informed has the potential to make an affirmative difference in your child's educational experience. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep you connected and to inform you of school policies and upcoming events on campus.
Calendar of Events-February
Please click for details on events happening in February. Black History Month activities will be sent home.
ParentVue and CORE Survey Assistance
We are here to help you access your ParentVue accounts and complete our CORE Survey. Your voice matters in improving our school. Please complete the CORE survey in ParentVue to let us know your thoughts.
NO SCHOOL on February 10th to celebrate Pres. Lincoln's Birthday
NO SCHOOL on February 17th to celebrate Pres. Washington Birthday
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
- Attendance is VERY important for our students. Please make every effort to have your students at school on time everyday.
- If your student is absent, please make sure that you send them to school with with a note or call the school to notify the attendance clerk.
- Reasons for absence: EXCUSED vs. UNEXCUSED
*Unexcused absence = Family emergency, car issues, running late
Special Moments at Powell
Principal Smith's Lunch Bunch
Ms. Smith's Lunch Bunch meets weekly to connect with students to build positive relationships on campus.
Opinion Writing
Students learn & remember how to write opinion essays with a special treat.
Pennies for Patients
Student council members heading off to turn in money collected to help students and families battling leukemia.
Targeted Tutoring
Students participating in our Targeted Tutoring will continue after the winter break. Parents, please make sure that you plan accordingly for either dropping off for the morning or picking up after school.
Important Information
- PLEASE drop off & pick up students in the designated areas. DO NOT have students crossing the street by jay-walking. It is VERY DANGEROUS for students to get dropped off or picked up in the middle of the street.
- STUDENTS NEED TO BE PICKED UP AFTER SCHOOL. If they are not in WRAP, or a school sponsored activity, they must be picked up at the end of the school day. They can not be on campus outside of school hours unattended.
- DRIVE SLOW through the drop off/pick up zone, children are walking.
- DO NOT park in handicap parking spots or double park.
- Please drive to the end of drop off/pick up zones in order to keep traffic flowing.
- No early student pick up after 2:45.
- You need identification when visiting campus.
- We have a CLOSED CAMPUS during lunch from 12:00-1:00.
- Make sure that parent/guardian & emergency contact information is current.
- Our office is busy making sure that the school day goes smoothly, in order to function at a high level we would appreciate parents limiting phone calls to communicate messages to students.
- NO SNACKS (cupcakes, cake, cookies, etc..) at school/in classrooms for birthdays.
Parent Concern Process
Please click the link for details on how to address a parent concern.
VIPS Application
Complete the application to become a VIP (Volunteer in Public Schools). You can volunteer in the classroom, on campus, and attend field trips.
ParentVue
ParentVue is a resource where you can view student information (attendance, test scores, etc.) & update student information (address, phone number, etc.).
School Messenger
School Messenger is a GREAT communication tool for the school, parents and teachers. DOWNLOAD THE APP.
School Loop
School Loop is a GREAT communication tool for middle school students & parents; and you're able to view student assignments & grades. MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER.
2019-2020 Bell Schedule
Please click to view the bell schedule for elementary & middle school.