Colin Powell Parent Newsletter
March 2019
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. Keeping parents informed is a yearlong responsibility, but it is one that 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.
- 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.
- Drive to the end of the drop off/pick up zone, DO NOT stop at the mouth of the driveway.
- 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.
- NO SNACKS (cupcakes, cake, cookies, etc..) at school/in classrooms for birthdays.
NO RESTROOM USE
PARENTS/GUARDIANS, please do not use student restrooms. The only restroom available for adult use is in the main office. Thank you in advance.
ELL Reclassification Meeting
Eligible students and families: Your child may be reclassified from English Language Learner to Fluent English Proficient. Eligible families are invited to meet with the school counselor to determine whether reclassification would best meet your child’s educational needs. If a student has met state criteria for reclassification, a notification will be mailed to your home. The counselor will hold a meeting for these students on:
Date: Monday, March 11, 2019
Time: 3:30-4:30PM
Location: P1 –Parent Center
MANDATORY 8th Grade Parent Meeting April 2nd @ 5:00 in the gym.
Spring Break NO SCHOOL April 19th - April 26th
- 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
March 1st
- Dress Like Your Favorite Character
- MINIMUM DAY FOR STUDENTS 1st - 8th grade (parent conferences)
- MINIMUM DAY FOR STUDENTS 1st - 8th grade (parent conferences)
- Female Leadership Academy Field Trip w/Poly HS to Ca. African American Museum
March 8th
- College Friday (students can wear a college shirt w/uniform bottoms)
- SSC @ 3:30
- PTO Movie Night @ 6:30 in the gym (Incredibles 2)
- 6th Grade Field Trip to Ca. Science Center
- Female & Male Academy Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance
- PTO Meeting @ 4:00 in the Parent Center
- TK/K/CDC Vehicle Event
100th Day of School
100th Day of School
Chinese New Year Parade
Fit-a-Thon
Powell teachers write about why they LOVE our students
TK Neighborhood Field Trip
5th Grade Information Night for Middle School
FLA @ AAUW STEM Conference
FLA @ AAUW STEM Conference
It Takes a Village Mentoring w/LBFD
Awards Assemblies for Grades 1-8
LB Rotary reads to our CDC
Girls' Basketball
Read Across America Week
Black History Month Program
Muhammad Ali
West African Drummers
Powell Contemporary Dancers
ATTENDANCE
Targeted Tutoring
There is tutoring available for grades 2-8, please see the attached schedule for days & times. Your students have received invitations to attend.
Parent Concern Process
Please refer to the chart if you have a concern that you would like addressed.
Parent Teacher Organization
PTO...
- Fundraises for school events
- Plans school events
- Helps pay for field trips, classroom items, and teacher requests
- Supports a positive school culture & climate
PTO Membership Form
Join PTO today for only $5.
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.
Colin Powell School Website
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