Thank you to all of you that attended our Hopdaddy Spirit Day on Wednesday! I hope you had a great time and enjoyed a delicious meal! Mark your calendars; our next spirit day will be February 7th at Raising Canes on Research Forest. We hope to see you there!

On a different note, this week was the first week since the beginning of the school year that our attendance rate has been above 96% of students present every day. (96% present is equivalent to about 40 students absent) Pre-pandemic, our average daily attendance was between 97-98% of students present daily. Post pandemic, school attendance has become a big concern. While we appreciate and thank parents that keep their children home when they are truly ill, we have been noticing a trend in students missing school for an extended number of days when not ill. Some examples of reasons to keep a child home from school include a fever over 100 degrees, vomiting or diarrhea illness or if they have tested positive for COVID. More information about when to keep your child home can be found on our district health services website.

State compulsory attendance laws makes it the parent/guardian’s responsibility to monitor their child’s school attendance. State laws also require students to be in attendance for 90% of the school year to receive credit for the year (90% attendance equals less than 18 absences in a school year, or 2 absences a month). Parents can check their child's attendance records at any time through the Parent Access Center (PAC).

Studies show that missing just two days a month of school―for any reason― can be a problem for kids in a number of ways. Children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are less likely to read on grade level by the third grade. For older students, being chronically absent is strongly associated with failing at school―even more than low grades or test scores. When absences add up, these students are more likely to be suspended and drop out of high school. Chronic absenteeism is also linked with teen substance use, as well as poor health as adults. While some of these statistics may not seem to pertain to your young children now, habits are formed at a young age. Set great habits now to help your child be successful in the future.

We want to work with you and your child in laying the educational foundation for a bright and

successful future. Attendance at school is an integral part of that success. Please let us know if you need help with your child's attendance.

The video below is produced by the organization Attendance Works. Check it out for more information about why attendance matters.

Powell families!

We are excited to kick off our Powell Panther Fun Run on 02/02/2023. Our goal is to raise $47,000 for field trips, technology, and teacher incentives and to strengthen our school community.

Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning and we need YOUR HELP registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family.

Mark your calendars for the Powell Panther Fun Run fundraiser kicking off soon!

Key dates to remember:

● REGISTRATION OPENS - 01/19/2023

Register on MYBOOSTER.COM

● Powell Panther Fun Run Kick Off - 02/02/2023

● Event Day - 02/10/2023

We are grateful for our Powell family! Thank you for your support this year.

January 16: No School

January 24: PTO Meeting (11:15 am)

January 26: 100th day of school

January 27: PAWS-itive Celebration “Citizenship”

January 27: 4th grade pep rally at CPHS

February 2: Boosterthon Fun Run Pep Rally

February 4: SciTech Fair

February 7: Raising Cane's Spirit Day

February 10: Boosterthon Fun Run

Run Times:

• 1st: 8:15
• Kinder: 9:10
• 2nd: 10:05
• 3rd: 1:10
• 4th: 2:05

February 10: Progress reports available online (grades 2-4)

The Art Club is now accepting students for the Spring semester! Art Club will meet weekly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 starting February 2nd. Due to space costraints, each grade level is limited to 6 participants. Please click the appropriate link below to sign up your child for the Art Club if interested. Forms will close January 17th (Tuesday) or until filled.

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

We are so excited to have another session of Kindness Club for the spring semester . This semester it will be ran be Mr. Orcutt and Ms. Schoppe. We are looking for a new group of students to help us spread kindness. If you child participated in the fall, we kindly ask that you do not sign up again in order to allow new students the opportunity to join us. All grade levels are welcome, however due to space limitations, enrollment will be limited to the first 35 students who sign up. The Kindness Club will occur every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 in the art room starting on February 1st. We look forward to another amazing Kindness Club this semester!

Please click link below to sign up and read more information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDO5n1muE8twHq9sZPi3hdnvtMkqlXrx9wbXrvE0q1l9Ox4g/viewform?usp=pp_url

ATTENTION- 3rd & 4th grade girls!

Join Girls on the Run! Register online!

Spring Season 2023

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 6, 2023

(Powell Elementary: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00)

Girls on the Run 5K: April 29, 2022

*Please go to the website and click on register to sign-up your child for Girls on the Run.

Registration runs January 1st-17th, 2023 Financial assistance is available. Register: https://www.gotrgreaterhouston.org/program-registration

Questions? Contact Pam Owens at powens@conroeisd.net

Click here to complete the SciTech interest survey.

CISD YOUniversity is a day to build strong students and strong families. Parent YOU, Teen YOU, and Kid YOU will offer a variety of topics that support our students' overall wellness.

Click below for the Parent Resource Center newsletter for January.

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:

1. Log in to Parent Access.
2. Click on communication.
3. Choose Staff/Teacher excellence from the drop down menu.
4. Select the employee to receive recognition from the drop down menu.
5. Click create TAE.
6. Click any of the pre-populated choices that apply.
7. Type any additional comments in the Additional Comment box.
8. Click the box labeled Create Teachers Achieving Excellence button.
9. Done!

colin.l.powell.pto@gmail.com

You may email any general questions you may have for the PTO.

YEARBOOK 2022-2023

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!

Get your yearbook for the current price of $40!

Follow the link to order your 2022-2023 Powell Elementary Yearbook!

Powell Elementary School The Woodlands, TX Products - Graduation Products from Jostens

Not sure if you ordered a yearbook, call 877-767-5217. Press 1, then press 1 again for yearbook sales to double check if you are unsure.

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