Powell Publisher
March 25-29, 2019
A Note From Mrs. Garrison
Thank you to our wonderful PTO for a great morning at Doughnuts with Divas! We loved having you here and appreciate you taking time out of your very busy schedules.
Please consider attending the Bond Information Meetings this week. The College Park Feeder Meeting is in the CPHS Auditorium on Tuesday at 6:00 pm. The Woodlands High School Feeder Meeting is in TWHS Auditorium on Thursday at 6:00 pm.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13th, from 2-6 pm,. You won't want to miss our Spring Carnival. It's the perfect time to connect with our Powell families, (They are REALLY great! :), visit with your child's teachers, and enjoy being part of our Powell family.
Have a great weekend.
Lisa
Week at a Glance
Monday
- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Book Fair
- 3:30 GOTR
Tuesday
- 7:20 am Treble-Makers Rehearsal
- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Book Fair
Feeder Zone Bond Information Meeting-College Park Feeder 6:00 PM, TWCPHS Auditorium
Wednesday
- 7:20 am Treble-Makers Rehearsal
- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Book Fair
- 3:30 GOTR
Thursday
- 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Book Fair
- 3:10-4:30 Treble-Makers Rehearsal
- 5:00 to 7:00 pm Book Fair Family Night
Feeder Zone Bond Information Meeting-The Woodlands Feeder 6:00 PM, TWHS Auditorium
- 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Book Fair
- Spring Individual/Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
- PPCD Field Trip to Montgomery County Fair Grounds
Picture Day is Friday, March 29
Dreambox is now available for all Powell students
The Powell Carnival is coming!
April 13
For Information, visit us at http://powellpto.com
Positivity Project Strength of the Week
Bond Referendum Feeder Meetings
Parents and the community are invited to an informational presentation by Dr. Curtis Null, Superintendent, about the 2019 Bond Referendum. The presentation for the College Park feeder will take place on March 26 at 6 p.m. in the College Park High School auditorium. The presentation for The Woodlands High School Feeder will take place on March 28 at 6 p.m. in The Woodlands High School Auditorium. Anyone seeking information about planned projects impacting our campus can learn more by visiting https://bond.conroeisd.net/#feeder or https://bond.conroeisd.net.
The Spring Book Fair Shopping Week is March 25-29!
Shopping week: March 25-29
- 8:30am to 3:00pm (March 25-28)
- 8:30am to 1:00pm (March 29)
- 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Teacher Wish Bins
Classroom libraries play a key role in providing access to books and promoting literacy. Help your child’s teacher build a fun and diverse classroom library by shopping the Teacher Wish Bins at the book fair—OR purchase a gift certificate for the special teachers in your child’s life!
Introducing eWallet
Let your child shop the Fair cash-free with our NEW digital payment option. Learn more on the book fair webpage (link below) and get started creating an account.
The book fair is also online!
Shop from home and share the link with family and friends who aren't local but might want to buy something for your child.
Shopping is open March 22-31. Items ship to the school for free! Use the link below
****We STILL need volunteers!****
Sign up to help and get a $5 gift certificate to the book fair!!
Summer School
Summer School registration is open now through May 17, 2019. Classes are tuition based and include Kid Quest for academic intervention for grades K-6. Robotics is also offered for students in 2nd-6th grade. Please access the link below for detailed information on each program. If you have any questions you may contact Sarah Radford, Assistant Principal, by email (sradford@conroeisd.net) or phone (936-709-1700).
PTO Carnival News
Saturday, April 13th, from 2-6 pm, is our Spring Carnival. We will have games, raffles, inflatables, food trucks and a silent auction! Head on over to our Facebook/Twitter pages to find out more information. Combo packs go on sale Monday, 3/25. They will be sold online only at http://powellpto.com. The first 100 combo packs sold receive an adorable Under the Sea backpack (See the picture below) to put prizes in during the carnival. Backpacks designs will be given at random.
PTO is still Looking for Sponsors for Booths and Games For Carnival!
Other PTO News
Parents of Incoming Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students:
If you have an incoming PreK or Kindergartener for the 2019-2020 school year, online enrollment will begin on Monday, April 15th. You may apply online at the Powell homepage (Powell.ConroeISD.net) under “19-20 New Student Registration.” This link will give more details and list all documents necessary to complete enrollment in person. Children must be 4 years of age by September 1, 2019, and meet eligibility requirements to apply for PreK. Children must be 5 years of age by September 1, 2019, to apply for Kindergarten.
On Thursday, April 25th, from 4:30-6:00pm, we will have our “PreK and Kindergarten Early Registration Night” where you can finish your enrollment by bringing all necessary documents, meet the administrators, counselor, and Kindergarten teachers, tour the school, and get information from the PTO including school supply packs and spirit wear.
If you are unable to make the April 25th event, you can still complete registration during regular school hours after April 25th, until the last day of school, May 31st. Registration will then close for the summer break and re-open the last week of July. If you choose to wait until July or August to register, you will need to have an appointment to do so (signup will be on website in July).
Please contact Michelle Lutes, Registrar (mlutes@conroeisd.net) if you have any questions.
CISD Early Childhood Resource Fair
Conroe ISD will host their 3rd Annual Early Childhood Resource Fair on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Rice Elementary. Registration is available for both kindergarten & eligible prekindergarten children. Please view the attachments below for more information!
Upcoming Events
April 2
Kindergarten Field Trip to Montgomery County Fair Grounds
April 4
National School Librarian Day
April 5
7:30 am Spirit Store
Third Grade Field Trip to Houston Museum of Natural Science
April 9
Fourth Grade Writing STAAR
April 10
Last Day to Order Carnival Ticket Combo Packs
April 13
9:00 am Early Childhood Fair at Rice Elementary
2:00-6:00 pm Powell Carnival
April 15
6:30 pm Mitchell Intermediate Parent Orientation
Fourth Graders Visit Collins and Mitchell
Carnival Silent Auction and Raffle Pick-up (7:30 to 9:00 am and 3:00 to 5:00 pm)
Online Enrollment Opens for Incoming (2019-2020) PreK/Kindergarten Students
April 16
9:15 am Mitchell Intermediate Parent Orientation
PTO Meeting
April 18
Kindergarten Egg Hunt
April 19
School Holiday
April 22
School Holiday
April 24
Fourth Grade Sam Houston Field Trip (Spurlin/McMullin/Perry/Wilcox)
April 25
Fourth Grade Sam Houston Field Trip ( Aitken/Reeves/Colson/Irby/Brown)
PreK and Kindergarten Early Registration Night 4:30-6:00 pm
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: lgarrison@conroeisd.net
Website: powell.conroeisd.net
Location: 7332 Cochrans Crossing Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1700
Twitter: @PowellCISD