Mrs. Mathe's Message
This morning we hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on campus. This year we have had such amazing support from our Panther families, this breakfast and flower bar were just a small token of our appreciation! Every moment a volunteer has donated has made a positive impact on our campus and in turn benefited our Panthers! I am sorry I was not able to be there this morning to personally thank all of you for the time you have given to make everything successful that we have done this year! I appreciate each and every one of you!
On a different note, next week we will be administering the first STAAR test of the school year on Wednesday, April 26th. This is an exciting time when our 3rd and 4th grade students will have the opportunity to display the knowledge they have gained in reading over the past 4-5 years of school on this state assessment. They have all worked so hard all year and we wish all of them the best. Our campus will be closed for visitors on Wednesday, April 26th and on May 10th in order to maintain a secure, optimal testing environment. We will also be on an alternate schedule for lunch and recess on testing days. Please note the modified lunch schedule below:
April 26th and May 10th Modified Lunch Schedule
Kinder: 11:30-12:00
1st: 11:50-12:50
2nd: 11:10-11:40
3rd: 12:30-1:00
4th: 12:10-12:40
Car Rider Sign Request
Lunch Times
3rd Grade: 11:30-12:00
1st Grade: 11:50-12:20
2nd Grade: 12:10-12:40
Kindergarten: 12:30- 1:00
Counselor's Corner
GT Students:
The 2022-23 GT Expo will be May 11 from 5:45-6:30 for students (Kindergarten - 4th grade) that are in the Gifted and Talented Program. Students will present their independent research projects that they have been diligently working on this school year.
GT Testing:
Summer GT testing is available for students that did not test during the 2022-2023 school year. If you would like your child to take the GT test, please email Shawn Nixon at snixon@conroeisd.net to request a referral packet. The CogAT and IOWA tests will be given at Bush Elementary May 30 - June 1 from 8:00 - 11:00. Referral packets are due to Mrs. Nixon by May 26.
Spelling Bee:
We are excited to announce that Powell Elementary will have a Spelling Bee for our 1st - 4th grade students. There will be a class winner from every homeroom in grades 1-2 and two winners per switch class in grades 3-4. A list of words will be sent home on Tuesday, April 11 for students to practice for the Class Spelling Bee.
All class winners will advance to the Champion Spelling Bee on May 15th. There will be a primary elementary winner from grades 1 & 2 and an upper elementary winner from grades 3 & 4. Class winners will receive an additional word list on April 24.
April 11 - 16 Practice at home
April 17 - 20 Class Spelling Bee
April 24 - May 14 Practice at home for students advancing to the Champion Spelling Bee
May 15 Champion Spelling Bee
Want to Recognize your Child's Teacher?
One great way to share words of encouragement, gratefulness and/or special recognition is by submitting a TAE for one of our staff members. This can be done through Parent Access Center (PAC).
Do you want to recognize an AWESOME Powell teacher? If so, follow the steps below:
- 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!
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
