Powell Publisher
October 30, 2020
A Note From Mrs. Mathe
WOW! Today was an amazing day here at Powell. It was so special to see all of our Panthers dressed as Storybook Characters, smiling and parading on this beautiful day! Thank you to those that were able to join us for the parade! We would love your feedback regarding the parade. Please take our short survey here to leave us your thoughts. Thank you!
Reminder: There will be no school, Tuesday, November 3rd, Election Day. This includes remote and in-person learners. Please take this day to teach and model for your children the meaning of citizenship by going out to vote!
Miss being on campus? Want a way to be a part of your child's school? CISD is in need of substitute teachers! If you are interested, please visit the following website for more information. bit.ly/CISDSub
Upcoming Dates
November 3: No School (for remote and in-person) It's Election Day! Vote!
November 12: Jersey Mikes spirit night
November 13: Progress Reports Sent Home
November 16-20: Generation Texas Week
November 20: Kindergarten Plymouth Day (more information to come)
2nd Grade Turkey Trot Day (more information to come)
November 23-27: Enjoy your Fall Break- No School
Walk the Pathways- 4th Place!
Thank you to those that participated in our first Walk the Pathways event! We received 4th place among the competing schools! The Woodlands Township is providing our school with Jack Golden's production of Garbage is My Bag: The Movie! This movie reinforces our state science curriculum. Thank you for your participation!
No Cell Phones
Writing a TAE
- Log in to Parent Access.
- 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!
FROM MRS. NIXON
Powell Elementary Counselor Form- Request for Assistance
Another part of the counseling program is coordinating resources for students throughout the year. In order to meet the needs of our students I will need a little information from parents. This form will help guide me in providing families with the needed resources.
Positivity Project Focus- Perspective
PTO News
Powell PTO Membership Drive
Your Powell PTO is excited to tell you about our Membership Drive for the 2020-2021 school year!
Our only fundraiser in the fall is our Membership Drive. This year we will use your membership dues ($25 per family) to help with technology needs around the building to aid our teachers in their online and in person teaching of our students.
Please visit the Powell PTO website below to not only help your child's school, but get a cool Powell mask while supplies last!
Thank you for attending Willie's Spirit Night! Just by picking up lunch or dinner, Willies is giving back $500 to Powell PTO! Thank you all for your support!
PTO Website
2020-2021 Powell Yearbook Sale
Looking for an easy way to support our school?
Link your Amazon Smile account and Kroger account to Powell.
2019-2020 Yearbooks still available
Thank you for your Support
FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Nominations for Gifted and Talented Testing
Nominations are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January for both remote and in-person platforms, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or teachers.
All 2nd grade students will take the CogAT assessment in December. It is recommended that parents of 2nd grade students wait until CogAT scores have arrived before nominating their child. The CogAT scores are part of the GT assessment.
If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher at conferences. Referrals will be accepted through December 18. The referral form is attached and will need to be completed and emailed to Sarah Radford at sradford@conroeisd.net. Your child may also return a printed copy to their teacher that can be turned into the front office.
Student COVID Screening
Please review the information and be sure to keep your child at home if he/she is exhibiting any of the following symptoms.
- Loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
- Chills or shaking with chills
- Congestion or runny nose
- Significant muscle pain or body aches
- Have a new uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing or for individuals with a chronic allergic/asthmatic, cough, a change in your cough from baseline
- Diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal pain
- New onset or severe headache
- Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19
- Or if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results due to symptoms that began less than 10 days ago
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.
Email: emathe@conroeisd.net
Website: powell.conroeisd.net
Location: 7332 Cochrans Crossing Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1700
Twitter: @PowellCISD
CISD Non-Discrimination statement
The Conroe Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about Title IX rights or Section 504/ADA rights, contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504/ADA coordinator at 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, TX 77304; (936) 709-7752.