Powell Publisher
August 12, 2022
A Note From Mrs. Mathe
This has been an amazing week! We've seen lots of smiles, hugs from friends, new friendships forming and memories made. I hope your child(ren) have come home with wonderful stories of their first week of school!
New this year in the Publisher, we will be including all grade level newsletters. We hope that this streamlines communication between school and home, and frees up some space in your inbox. As always, if you have any questions regarding grade level activities or information, please contact your child's teacher.
Dismissal has gone very well this week. Thank you all for your participation. We will adjust the dismissal time to our regular time beginning Monday. This may affect bus routes, our car line, and bikers/walkers. As we continue to solidify our routines, we will run on a more regular schedule.
Prioritizing Safety
Providing a safe learning environment is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. In addition to the many measures already in place such as secure vestibules and security cameras, you will notice some enhancements with the day-to-day operations. This year, all doors are required to be locked at all times. During times when students are changing classes or when large events are scheduled, doors will be actively monitored by staff. All staff and visitors must wear a visible badge at all times, with visitors’ badges including a time and date stamp. We will also be addressing additional requirements from the State and monitoring updates to the best practices we already follow. Safety is our ultimate responsibility and takes all of us working together.
Powell Handbook Addendum
Upcoming Dates
August 16: Practice all safety drills
August 23: Parent Information Night
5:00-5:45 (grades K-2; life skills)
6:00-6:45 (grades 3-4; life skills)
August 24: Lunch visitors begin
We have limited seating (up to 8 families a day). We ask that if you plan to attend lunch with your child, limit the number of guests to 2 per family.
August 30: PTO Meeting (11:15 am) Powell Library
September 2: Individual Picture Day
September 5: No School
Car Rider Sign Request
Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch
Meals will no longer be free for all students for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Federal waivers providing free meals for all students the last 2 years have now expired
- Parents must complete an application for students to be eligible for free or reduced meals
- The online free and reduced application is OPEN NOW www.myschoolapps.com
Student Information Verification
Girls on the Run
ATTENTION- 3rd & 4th grade girls!
Join Girls on the Run! Register online!
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 September 6th.
(Powell Elementary: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00)
Girls on the Run 5K: November 19th, 2022
*Please go to the website and click on register to sign-up your child for Girls on the Run.
Registration begins August 1st.
Financial assistance is available. Register@ https://www.gotrgreaterhouston.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details
Questions? Contact Pam Owens at powens@conroeisd.net
Cafeteria Update
Viewing Campus Accountability Ratings
Starting on August 15th, you will be able to view the Texas Education Agency rating for our school, plus much more, by visiting TXschools.gov. You will also be able to search for schools using our address and compare our school to others. To learn more about Powell, your child’s STAAR performance, and how to use this information, please visit TXschools.gov. We’re excited about the start of another great year!
Access to Instructional Resources
Furthering the educational partnership between parents and the District and in compliance with SB 3, parents can login to their student’s learning management system (Canvas) and access electronic instructional materials through the SSO. To obtain your student’s login information, log in to Parent Access Center and view your student’s credentials in the section Student Username/Password. Please note that students in grades 7-12 have the ability to change their password. Please check with your child as appropriate.
Parent Acces Center
PTO News
Join the Powell PTO
Learn what the PTO has been doing to help enrich the educational experience for Powell students, teachers, and staff.
Join now
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Box Tops for Education
Grade Level Newsletters
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade News
3rd Grade
4th Grade
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