Greetings Powell Families!

 

Race for Education: We did it!!!  We met our goal of $25,000 for Race of Education. Thank you for your support which will greatly benefit our students this school year. 

 

Magnet Tours: Do you know of families that are interested in Powell for the 2024-25 school year?  Word of mouth is the best advertising. Share how much you love Powell with your friends and neighbors. We have upcoming tours listed on our website.

 

Fall Book Fair:

• Coming up next month Dec 11 - Dec 19
• View the electronic book fair flyer from the comfort of your home!  
• We need volunteers to support the book fair. Sign up here to volunteer. 
• Visit our Online Scholastic Book Fair site to set up your eWallet and find more information

Classroom Spelling Bees: Next week, 12/11 - 12/15 each classroom will host their classroom spelling bee. Winners from each classroom will represent their classroom at our school spelling bee on January 12, 2024.

 

13 Days of Holiday Fun: Students are encouraged to join our Powell staff this school year as we get closer to our Winter Break and begin to celebrate with 13 Days of Holiday Fun themed spirit days. Click the link to see the fun themes for each day.  We hope our students will join in the fun.

Have a great  week!

 

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal

Greetings Powell Families!

 

Thanksgiving Holiday - No School - 11/22 - 11/24/23 We hope you have a restful and enjoyable holiday this week. We are thankful for our Powell families!

 

Race for Education - We are almost there! We have raised $23,754 (95%) towards our goal of $25,000. The Race for Coins was such a success.  Students had a blast donating to their grade level and sabotaging other grade levels. Over $1,100 was collected.  

 

Notes of Gratitude - Today is the last day to share a note of gratitude. Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff on this short Google Form. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture.  Your comments will be shared with staff members this week. Thank you!

 

Fall Book Fair - 

• Coming up next month Dec 11 - Dec 19
• View the electronic book fair flyer from the comfort of your home!  
• We need volunteers to support the book fair. Sign up here to volunteer. 
• Visit our Online Scholastic Book Fair site to find additional information

Have a great  week!

 

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal

Greetings Powell Families!

 

Marbles Family Playdate is this Thursday!

• Nov 16 5-8PM
• RSVP here
• Free admission for Powell students and their immediate family members

 

Race for Education - We are almost there! We have raised $21,917 (87%) towards our goal of $25,000. The Race for Coins was such a success, it will be continued this week. It is helpful to send your pennies and silver coins sorted in two different bags. Grade levels earn a point for each penny in their own jar.  Silver coins and bills count as negative points in the grade level they are placed in. 

 

Fall Picture Makeup Day - 11/14/23

 

PTA Board Meeting - 11/14/23 at 7:00 PM

 

Notes of Gratitude - During the month of November, Powell staff and students are reflecting on what we are grateful for. We would love to hear from our families about what you are grateful for at Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School. Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff on this short Google Form. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture.  Thank you!

 

American Indian Heritage Month - We are excited to celebrate November as National American Indian Heritage Month! This month provides the opportunity to honor and celebrate the history and heritage of American Indians. North Carolina is home to eight state-recognized Indian tribes: the Coharie, the Eastern Band of Cherokee, the Haliwa-Saponi, the Lumbee, the Meherrin, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, the Sappony, and the Waccamaw-Siouan.

Have a great  week!

 

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal

Greetings Powell Families!

 

School Psychologist Awareness Week - “Let’s Grow Together”  This week, Nov. 7-11 is National School Psychology Week.  We are grateful for our school psychologist, Autumn Robinson, who supports the behavioral health and academic needs of ALL students at Powell. WCPSS school psychologists provide a range of services to support students’ academic achievement and social–emotional well-being. These include counseling, consultation with parents and teachers, participation on professional learning teams and intervention teams, and evaluation services. WCPSS school psychologists are fully committed to working with other district staff to continue to empower our students on a daily basis. Our school psychologists have a long history of being recognized as excellent practitioners and leaders in the field on the state and national level.  Thank you, Mrs. Robinson, we appreciate you!

 

Notes of Gratitude - During the month of November, Powell staff and students are reflecting on what we are grateful for. We would love to hear from our families about what you are grateful for at Powell Center for Play and Ingenuity Magnet Elementary School. Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff on this short Google Form. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our climate and culture.  Thank you!

 

Race for Education - We had a great race day on Friday.  Thank you to the many family members who volunteered.  We have raised $21,595 (86%) towards our goal of $25,000. Continue to reach out to family and friends for support.

 

Race for Coins - PTA will lead a fun competition this week to help get closer to our goal. Families and staff will drop pennies, silver coins, and bills into grade level containers on Wednesday & Thursday this week. Watch for a separate flier with more details. 

 

American Indian Heritage Month - We are excited to celebrate November as National American Indian Heritage Month! This month provides the opportunity to honor and celebrate the history and heritage of American Indians. North Carolina is home to eight state-recognized Indian tribes: the Coharie, the Eastern Band of Cherokee, the Haliwa-Saponi, the Lumbee, the Meherrin, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, the Sappony, and the Waccamaw-Siouan.

 

Quarter 2 Electives Begin - 11/06/23

 

Teacher Workday - No School for Students - 11/07/23

 

Veterans Day Observed - No School for Students - 11/10/23

 

Marbles Family Playdate - Save the date!

• Thurs. Nov 16 5-8PM

• RSVP here

 

Have a great  week!

 

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal

Greetings Powell Families!

 

Race for Education Week

• Race day is this Friday, November 3rd, 2023. 
• PTA needs YOU! Sign up to volunteer to support the race!
• We have raised over $17,000 (68%) of our goal this year is $25,000. 
• Please share and donate online by using the following link: tinyurl.com/23powellrace. 
• More information such as examples of social media posts, email templates, and a copy of the donation letter can be found here. 

 

Race for Education Spirit Week

• Monday - Pajama Day
• Tuesday - School Spirit Day
• Thursday - Favorite Color Day
• Friday - Hat Day

 

Race Day Schedule

 

PTA Reflections

• This is a contest that students can enter a variety of art forms including visual art, dance, literature, film, music composition, and photography. Entry’s this year need to include the theme “I am Hopeful Because…” 
• Due tomorrow
• For more information click here.  Questions: Email Ms. Wiggins: lwiggins@wcpss.net

 

Quarter 1 Ends - 10/31/23

 

Teacher Workday - No School for Students - 11/01/23

 

Quarter 1 Electives End - 11/03/23

 

Magnet Fair

• Saturday, 11/4/23 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Garner Magnet High School

 

Help Spread Mulch

• Help beautify the bus loop area along Marlborough Rd
• Sat. Nov 4th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Sign up here

 

Marbles Family Playdate - Save the date!

• Thurs. Nov 16 5-8PM
• RSVP here

 

Have a great  week!

 

Dr. Curtis M. Brower

Principal