Hello, Powell Families!

 

Jewish American Heritage Month: On April 20, 2006 President Bush issued the first proclamation designating May 2006 as Jewish American Heritage Month. Since 2007 Presidents George W. Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden have issued proclamations for Jewish American Heritage Month. These proclamations celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans and urge the people of the United States to learn more about Jewish Americans.

 

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month: Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed May as Asian American Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month to celebrate the many contributions Asian Americans have made, and continue to make, to North Carolina’s communities, schools and workforce. This month was designated to commemorate the first Japanese immigration to the United States on May 7, 1853. It also honors the Chinese immigrants who worked to complete the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.

 

Powell Palooza: Thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended Palooza! There were an estimated 500 people in attendance! Thank you to our PTA members and volunteers for their support in putting together this amazing event!

 

Change in Enrollment Status for the Upcoming School Year: If your student will not be attending Powell for the 2025-2026 school year, please email our Data Manager: Paula Bodette at pbodette@wcpss.net. In the email, please provide the first and last name of your student, grade level, the school you will be transferring to, and state that your student will not be returning for the 25-26 school year. 

 

Spotlight on Students: Congratulations to Fonzi who was selected as our Spotlight on Student for 2024-2025! Fonzi was recognized during the most recent WCPSS Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, May 13th. Thank you to the Sandoval Family and Powell Staff who have supported Fonzi throughout his journey here at Powell!

 

 

Annie Jr.: Come support the Powell Arts Department as our students perform this year's spring musical, Annie Jr.! The show is on May 21st at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. All families are welcome!

 

Flower Bouquet for "Annie, Jr.": Help support the Powell Arts programs by pre-purchasing a flower bouquet for your performer in Annie Jr.! No worries about remembering to leave time to grab your star their flowers...just show up and collect them right before the show at the table we will have set up in the lobby of the MultiPurpose Room. The price of each bouquet is $20, aiming to get our programs around 50% profit per bouquet sold. To purchase flowers, click here. Once you have purchased your flowers, complete this form. The performance is Wednesday May 21st, from 6:30-8:00 pm.

 

Literacy Challenge Update: Literacy Challenge Update May 17 2025

 

Second Semester Domain Showcase - May 23rd: Second Semester Domain Showcase Coming Up!  Please join us on Friday, May 23rd, 2025.

 

Teacher Requests for Next School Year: As we begin wrapping up the school year and planning for the year ahead, please know that we are committed to creating a positive, successful learning experience for every student. With that in mind, we do not accept specific teacher requests. Our focus is on thoughtfully placing students in learning environments that support their individual needs while maintaining balanced classrooms. We are confident in the ability of all our teachers to provide high-quality instruction and care. Student success is built through strong partnerships between home and school. The more we collaborate, the stronger our students’ experiences will be no matter which teacher they are assigned. Thank you for your continued trust and support!

Rising Kindergarten: Do you, or a neighbor, have a rising kindergartener? Be sure to register for kindergarten! To enroll a new student, click here!

 

June 6th 6:30pm Carolina Mudcats Spirit Night: Let’s cheer on the Mudcats! Tickets are $13 (+ online fees) and may be purchased here. If you would like to avoid the online fees, please give the Mudcats' office a call and be sure to mention it’s for Powell—919‑269‑2287. For each Powell ticket sold, we receive $6 back. Cheer extra loud during the Powell shoutout on the video board!

 

PTA Website: Families can explore the PTA website to stay up to date on PTA events and happenings. Visit www.powellpta.org

 

Events this Week:

• Wednesday, May 21st, 6:10 pm PTA General Election Meeting at Powell
• Wednesday, May 21st, 6:30-8:00 pm Powell Musical Annie Jr. 
• Friday, May 23rd, 2nd Semester Domain Showcase; 3rd-5th Grade 9:35-10:10 am, Kindergarten-2nd Grade 10:35-11:10 am.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal