Powell Publisher
February 11, 2022
A Note from Mrs. Mathe
I am overwhelmed by the support you all have provided your child and our school! As of this morning, we have reached our fundraising goal of $45,000!!!!! So... it looks like I'll be spending the day on the roof of the building! Even better than that is we met our goal of having at least 90% of our students registered on mybooster.com! I know we are all excited to see Mr. Kirbo taped to the flag pole! We will be sure to share pictures with you all as your hard work as a parent has helped us achieve our goals!!!
Thank you again, I am humbled and honored to serve as your school principal!
We would like some feedback from today's event. If you would like to take a short survey, please click here. Thank you!
Kindness Week- February 14-17
Upcoming Dates
February 14: Valentine's Day
February 15 & 16: 3rd and 4th grade Interim Assessments
February 14-17: Kindness Week
February 17: Progress reports sent electronically grades 2-4
February 18: No School
February 21: No School
February 22: "TWOs-Day" 2/22/22
Tutus, Ties and Tennis Shoes Day!
February 24: Grub Spirit Day
February 25: PAWS-itive Awards
COVID Safety Level 3

Roadmap to Remaining Open
Lunch Visitors *FEBRUARY DATES ADDED Please sign up on Sign Up Genius for the day you wish to attend lunch
We ask that you sit at designated parent tables, 1 family per bench. | Car Rider Sign Request All students will be provided one car rider sign for the year. If you need multiple signs, please click the link below to request a sign. | Jeans for Love The last day to purchase passes will be the day of our Valentine's Parties, February 14th. We will deliver all gifted passes to our staff on February 14th. If you are in need of more passes, please let us know, the front office has extra copies. Thank you for always being so supportive of our teachers and staff! |
Lunch Visitors *FEBRUARY DATES ADDED
The district has moved back to a level 3, so we will welcome visitors for 8 students per grade level each day (please only select one slot per family- each slot allows for 2 guests plus the student)
We ask that you sit at designated parent tables, 1 family per bench.
Car Rider Sign Request
Jeans for Love
Thank you for always being so supportive of our teachers and staff!
Supporting our Feeder Schools



Mitchell PTO Nominations
Mitchell Intermediate PTO supports the school with more than just fundraisers, but rather with the collaboration of families, educators, and community members to advocate for every child! Your talents would be impacting positive change and progress for Mitchell Intermediate. If you are interested in joining us next year in one of these positions or have any questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee. Thank you!
Buckalew: Joanna Altimas: jaltimas@gmail.com
Bush: Caitlin Reeves: caitlin_ackley@yahoo.com
Galatas: Ana Lanni: anacoleman@gmail.com
Powell: Ella Yakubovich: ellusik82@gmail.com

PTO News

Calling All Parents- Silent Auction
Do you have a small business you would like to advertise? If so, please consider donating merchandise or a gift certificate to our silent auction and we will advertise your business on our auction website! Do you have a timeshare you would like to donate? Do you have tickets you cannot use and would like to donate? These items can help raise PTO funds for field trips and technology!
To donate to our silent auction, please contact Jessica Mumme at jessica.m.mumme@gmail.com.

Powell PTO News!
THANK YOU parents for supporting our school by eating at Chick-fil- A! Chick-fil-A Alden Bridge was able to give back $365.24 to our school! Thank you Chick-fil-A Alden Bridge for supporting our school!
HELP WANTED!
We are looking for individuals who want to help with our 2022 Powell Carnival on Saturday, March 26, 2022. If you would like to help with planning and behind the scenes activities, please email Beki Smith at president@powellpto.org and she will get you connected with our committee chairs.
Also, do you know you can support Powell just by shopping? Click the PTO Grocery Program link to find out more.
Office Depot gives back! Did you know you can support Powell when shopping at Office Depot? Our school ID is 70101594. You can find out more information here on the Office Depot Website.
Any questions, please email vpmembership@powellpto.org

District Information
Teachers Achieving Excellence
Do you want to recognize an AWESOME Powell teacher? If so, follow the steps below:
- Log in to Parent Access Center (PAC).
- Click on communication.
- Choose Staff/Teacher excellence from the drop down menu.
- Select the employee to receive recognition from the drop down menu.
- Click create TAE.
- Click any of the pre-populated choices that apply.
- Type any additional comments in the Additional Comment box.
- Click the box labeled Create Teachers Achieving Excellence button.
- Done!
Prescreening for our Safety
Self-Prescreening: To ensure the health and safety of all students and staff, all individuals should conduct a self pre-screening daily for COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals waiting for COVID-19 test results due to symptoms or individuals currently experiencing any of the symptoms listed that are new and/or not normal for them, should stay home and consider seeking medical care and/or COVID-19 testing. Symptoms consistent with COVID-19 include:
- fatigue
- cough or shortness of breath
- sore throat
- congestion or runny nose
- significant muscle pain or body aches
- loss of taste or smell in the last 10 days
- diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain
- feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0F

Powell Student Handbook

Our Mission
Powell Elementary School is committed to creating an environment that promotes academic excellence, and a love for learning. Our goal is to build relationships that empower students, and develop responsible, patriotic citizens, and confident leaders.