Powell Publisher
Week of December 4, 2023
A Note From Mrs. Anderson
Hello Powell Families,
Please view the video below for updates and announcements!
Erin Anderson
Principal
Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER
December 4-8: Interfaith of the Woodlands Food Drive
December 5: Powell Choir Concert, 6:00 PM
December 6: PTO Meeting, 11:50, Library
December 8: 4th Grade Program, 2:05, Gym
December 13: Powell Winter Parties (more information coming in grade level newsletters)
K - 1:30
1 - 10:00
2 - 11:00
3 - 12:30
4 - 2:00
December 14: Jingle Jam during Specials
December 15: Early Release at 12:10, end of 2nd grading period
December 18-January 2: Winter Break
JANUARY
January 3: Students return, first day of 3rd grading period
4th Grade Lunch Bunch
These amazing 4th grade students were chosen to have pizza with the Principals for being a role model to their peers!
Powell Food Drive for Interfaith of the Woodlands
Powell Holiday Dress Up Days
4th Grade Program
Updated Cell Phone Policy
(Updated based on CISD Cell Phone Guidelines developed Fall 2023)
The Conroe ISD Board adopted new guidelines regarding student cell phone use during the October Board meeting. While it is not a substantial guideline change at the elementary level, there are changes in which parents need to be aware. Our Foundations team is working to ensure that these procedures are being implemented on our campus and that we are helping students adapt to these changes. The student handbook is currently being updated to reflect these changes. The new guidelines state the following:
Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/guardian of a late bus)
While we are already enforcing a majority of the policy, our goal at Powell is to help our students adjust to the biggest change, which is smartwatches remaining on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas. Our plan is to begin adhering to all sections of the policy on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, when we return from the Winter Break. Our staff will provide students with reminders to help them to adjust to this change. We appreciate your help and support.
Girls on the Run Spring Season
ATTENTION- 3rd & 4th grade girls!
Join Girls on the Run!
Spring Season 2024 is coming!
Girls on the Run is a national program that promotes self-esteem and teaches girls healthy social and emotional behaviors while encouraging exercise.
Practice will begin the week of February 5, 2023
(Powell Elementary: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00)
Girls on the Run 5K: April 27, 2024
**Registration runs January 1-15, 2024
*Please go to the website https://www.gotrgreaterhouston.org/ and click on register to sign-up for Girls on the Run or use the link below. There will be a lottery on January 22nd to determine whether your daughter will be part of the program.
Financial assistance is available. To Register: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRGH-Spring24-ProgramReg
Questions? Contact Pam Owens at powens@conroeisd.net
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. If you are interested in referring your child, you may want to discuss this with your child’s teacher. Referrals will be accepted October 2 - December 15, 2023. You may request a referral form from the front office or your child's teacher. You can also find the referral form and other GT information on the CISD GT homepage https://www.conroeisd.net/department/tl/gifted-talented/ > scroll down to program forms > referral forms. Please send the completed form to the school addressed to Monica Hock.
CISD Calendar Feedback
The Conroe ISD District Level Planning and Decision Making Committee is open to receiving calendar scenarios from our community. Please look at the overview on the website below to ensure your submission meets all the requirements. Once your calendar is complete, you can upload your calendar.
Powell Library
PTO News
Breakfast at the North Pole
Join the Powell community for a new tradition in the making:
Breakfast at the North Pole, Saturday December 9th, 7am-11am.
Tickets are limited and sold in designated time slots. Purchase quickly to assure the time that works best for your family.
Photos with Santa are available to purchase. The specific time slot you choose for the photo must coincide with the time slot you choose for the breakfast. Until all photos with Santa are sold, no breakfast tickets will be sold without a photo purchase as well. When the photos with Santa sell out, we will sell breakfast only tickets.
https://powellpto.com/northpole.html Be on the lookout for updates!
Help Setting up for Breakfast at the North Pole
We need your help to set-up and decorate for our Breakfast at the North Pole event! Volunteers are needed starting at 5:00pm on Friday, December 8th. If you are able, please feel free to sign up for multiple time slots. For safety purposes, we are requesting that ONLY ADULTS attend. Thank you for your understanding!
Community Rewards at Kroger and Office Depot
Support your child and teacher when you shop at Kroger or Office Depot
Did you know your purchases at Kroger and Office Depot can make a difference?
Kroger and Office Depot will donate a portion of your purchase to Powell Elementary Parent Teacher Organization when you shop. Follow these easy steps:
- For Office Depot’s Give Back to School Program, use this school ID to get 5% back for Powell: 70101594
- For Kroger, please add Colin Powell Elementary PTO to your account under Community Rewards, organization number YY143
Thank you for your support!
Grade Level Newsletters
Community Flyers
With the exception of service animals, dogs and other pets are not allowed on school grounds during arrival and dismissal. This is for the safety of our students and staff.
We still welcome dogs in vehicles in the car rider line, but will no longer allow leashed dogs on our sidewalks on school property.
Parent Access Center
School SMS Messages
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