Powell Publisher
October 7, 2021
A Note from Mrs. Mathe
Today was the last day of the 1st nine weeks. Next week, you will receive your child's first report card of the school year. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's progress in school, please contact their teacher so we can work out a plan to support your child's academic or behavioral success.
Class Picture Day
Also on October 13th we will offer an opportunity for fall picture retakes. This will be the only opportunity for these retakes if you are not satisfied with your child's pictures, or if your child missed picture day. On October 13th, if you want your child to re-take their fall pictures, please return the original picture packet in it's entirety. If your child missed the original picture day, you may go online to purchase your child's picture packet (or request a paper order form from your child's teacher). Please be sure to let your child's teacher know that they will need to take pictures this day. We do not send every child to the photographer, so if the teacher is unaware, your child will not get sent to take their photo.
How to Order Online:
1. Go to http://online.phototexasphotography.com
2. Use online order code: PTPUC
3. Select desired package and follow instructions to pay
Lunch Visitors
We will welcome visitors for 8 students per grade level each day
We ask you to limit the number of guests to 2 per student
We ask that you sit at designated parent tables, 1 family per bench
For grades K-3, our lunch guests will get to join us in the "Powell Parent Picnic" area. A sign will be posted on the door to direct you to the room where you will sit. Our 4th grade guests will sit in the cafeteria at the designated parent tables.
Car Rider Sign Request
Walker/ Biker Etiquette
When entering the street crossings, we ask that all students and parents exit their bikes/scooters/electric scooters, and walk when crossing all roads on the way to school. Thank you!
Upcoming Dates
October 8: No School
October 11: No School
October 12: PTO Meeting 9:30 am
October 13: Class picture day/ Fall picture retakes
October 14: 4th grade Fine Arts Day at the Pavilion
October 15: Walk to School Day
October 22: Report Cards Sent Home
October 28: MOD Pizza Spirit Night
October 25-29: Red Ribbon Week
October 29: Storybook Character Parade
October 29: PAWS-itive Celebration @ lunches
Referral Requests for Gifted and Talented Testing
Referral requests are now open for Conroe Independent School District Gifted and Talented program. Although the testing will not take place until late January, referral requests are accepted at this time. Referral requests can be made by the parents and/or campus staff.
It is recommended that parents of 2nd grade students wait until CogAT scores have arrived before nominating their child because CogAT scores are part of the GT assessment. This assessment will be administered to all 2nd grade students this month.
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 17, 2021. You may request a referral form from Mrs. Nixon. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage.
19th Annual Conroe ISD Police COATS for KIDS DRIVE
The Conroe ISD Police Department is pleased to present the 19th Annual Coats for Kids Drive for the children of Conroe ISD.
Powell Elementary will help collect coats/jackets from October 12 - 18.
We will have a collection bin in our front office if you would like to donate.
Car Rider Line
We thank you for your patience as we have had some "hiccups" with our car rider system the last couple weeks. We hope that we have worked it all out so our normal way of scanning cars works consistently from here on out. We know that our "old school" way of calling cars over the radio is not as fast as scanning students, but it is efficient and safely dismisses students when the scan system does not work. Again, we hope that our system works correctly from here on out, but do appreciate your kindness when it is not working. Trust me, we don't like when the car line lasts past 3:35 either!
One other reminder: Please be respectful of our neighbors in the Cochran's Crossing neighborhood. We ask that you enter the car line from Cochran's Crossing Rd. and not from the neighborhood entrance as when cars wait there to cross, it blocks the exit from their neighborhood. We appreciate your help with this matter!
Walk to School Day
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!
Salute to Our Veterans
The Combined Armed Services Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps of the Conroe Independent School District Honoring All Who Served.
Thursday, November 11, 2021
10:00 AM
Woodforest Bank Stadium
This event will be livestreamed.
PTO News
Join the Powell PTO!
Thank you to those of you that joined us for Chick-fil-A spirt day! They have donated back $605 to our Powell PTO!
Chalk the Walk for Walk to School day will be Thursday, October 14th. Chalk buckets will be placed in front of the school and behind the school for your convenience. Please draw or write positive messages for our families to enjoy as they walk to school on October 15th.
Also, do you know you can support Powell just by shopping? Click the PTO Grocery Program link to find out more.
Any questions, please email vpmembership@powellpto.org
Amazon Smile!
Make a difference each time you shop on Amazon
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchase to Powell PTO, allowing us to continue changing the lives of the our children with PTO sponsored events, technology, field trips, celebrations and many more to enrich the learning experience.
Here's how you can help:
Bookmark our personal AmazonSmile link so that you can support us every time you shop: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0443399
Using your existing Amazon login, shop online at AmazonSmile like you normally do! The entire shopping experience is the same.
Share this link with family and friends: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0443399Powell Yearbooks On Sale
Powell 2021-2022 Yearbooks are on sale from now until January 28, 2022 for $35. Please follow the link below to purchase:
Powell Elementary School | Jostens
Also, 4th Grade Yearbook Ads are on sale for 4th Grade students ONLY until November 19, 2021. Please follow the link below to create & purchase your ad:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1242048/-/2021072304193765094/CATALOG_SHOP/
Any questions, please email yearbook@powellpto.org
District Information
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
Roadmap to Remaining Open
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.
Email: Contactpowell@conroeisd.net
Website: powell.conroeisd.net
Location: 7332 Cochrans Crossing Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1700
Twitter: @PowellCISD