Powell Publisher
September 24, 2021
A Note from Mrs. Mathe
We had a fabulous time today with our first PAWS-itive awards at lunches! We loved watching students smile as they were recognized for reaching their personal goals in math and reading as well as exhibiting kindness at school. Each month we will host PAWS-itive awards to celebrate our students! Tune in next month for more award winners!
Upcoming Dates
September 30: Destination Imagination (DI) Informational Meeting
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 25-29: Red Ribbon Week
October 29: Storybook Character Parade
October 29: PAWS-itive Celebration @ lunches
Cafeteria Snacks
$.75
cry baby
rice crispy treat
chips
$.50
fruit roll up
If you want to allow your child to purchase a snack on Fridays, please deposit money into their school accounts. Deposits can be made on the My School Bucks website, or you may send a check made out to "Powell Cafeteria" with your child.
Powell T-Shirt Orders
If you ordered the wrong size the first round, or if you missed out on the opportunity to order earlier in the year, the t-shirt store will be open from today through September 29th. Orders will be delivered to students the week of October 18th.
To order, click here.
Powell Transportation Change Note
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!
Free COVID-19 Testing
District Art Show Winners
Alana Caban- Executive Conference room
Kory Castle- Human Resources Hallway
Sofia Ruiz- Main Hallway
Lily Thorsnes- Special Services
To view the slide show of all the district art, click the link below.
Active Start Schedule
PTO News
Join the Powell PTO!
It is not too late to join the Powell PTO! With your membership donation, you have the power to enrich the lives of our students and staff! Your involvement, no matter big (volunteer, join a committee, change the marquee) or small (monetary donation with no strings attached) is always appreciated!
Please be sure to fill out the Google Form before proceeding to payment!
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
Roadmap to Remaining Open
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
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