Powell Publisher
August 26, 2022
A Note From Mrs. Mathe
We are very excited and honored to welcome Dr. Stefanie Milam to Powell on Monday, August 29th. Dr. Milam, a Conroe ISD graduate, is the James Webb Telescope Deputy Scientist for Planetary Science. She will be sharing information about her involvement with the James Webb Telescope with our 1st-4th grade students. She will also share about what inspired her to work in planetary exploration. Below is a short news report by KHOU that was aired over the summer about Dr. Milam.
Upcoming Dates
August 29: Dr. Stefanie Milam visits Powell
August 30: PTO Meeting (11:15 am) Powell Library
September 2: Individual Picture Day
September 5: No School
September 8: Honor Choir begins
September 8: Art Club begins
September 9: Progress Reports available online for grade 2-4
September 12: Chess Club begins
September 20: PTO Meeting (11:15 am) Powell Library
September 21: Read for a Better Life Day
Individual Picture Day
Car Rider Sign Request
Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch
Meals will no longer be free for all students for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Federal waivers providing free meals for all students the last 2 years have now expired
- Parents must complete an application for students to be eligible for free or reduced meals
- The online free and reduced application is OPEN NOW www.myschoolapps.com
Now Hiring Bus Drivers
Cell Phones and Smart Watches
If your child brings these items to school, please speak with them about these expectations.
Also, parents, please do not call or text your children during the school day. If an emergency arises, please call the front office and will will assist in getting the message to your child.
Concerned Community Members
Below is a short video regarding our car rider line. Typically, we finish dismissing car riders in 20 minutes. The car line is a safe option for families that do not receive bus service or do not wish to utilize bus service.
We all would appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a safe and orderly dismissal daily at Powell. Thank you!
Student Water Bottles
Buckethead Screen Printing
Counselor's Corner
Chess Club at Powell
Powell Art Club
Hello Powell Panther Families! We are so excited to announce that we will begin our first ever Art Club here at Powell! Students who join Art Club will work on individual projects as well as school projects every Thursday after school in the art room from 3:30- 4:30 pm. There will be a Fall and Spring sign up available. Spots are very limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. Ms. Mier and Mr. Garcia look forward to working with your child on their Art skills this year!
Click the appropriate grade level link below to sign up your child. The sign up will be cut off after 3 students from each grade level enroll. If you don't get in this time, we will offer another session in the spring!
4th Grade Honor Choir
PTO News
Powell Carnival- Passport through Powell
Grade Level Newsletters
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade News
3rd Grade
4th Grade
School SMS Messages
Powell Handbook Addendum
Our Mission and Vision
Mission:
At Powell Elementary, we are dedicated to providing a positive learning environment that empowers students to strive for excellence, accept others, and treat everyone with kindness. Our goal is to encourage all students to persevere academically and be responsible citizens in our school, community, and the world around them!
Vision:
The vision of Powell Elementary is to be a supportive, inclusive and intentional school community through:
- collaboration that provides consistent instructional practices to ensure daily learning and individual growth;
- focused instruction with high expectations that meets the needs of a diverse student population;
- cooperative partnerships with staff, parents, and the community to ensure a safe learning environment; and
- fostering compassion and character development through strong classroom communities.
Email: contactpowell@conroeisd.net
Website: powell.conroeisd.net
Location: 7332 Cochrans Crossing Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1700
Twitter: @PowellCISD