Posted by Sierra Wooden on 9/7/2024
Hello, Powell Families!
Meet the Teacher Feedback
Thank you for attending our Meet the Teacher events. Please consider sharing feedback regarding your experience by completing this survey: https://bit.ly/PMESfeedback
3rd Grade Beginning of Grade (BOG) Reading Assessment, September 13, 2024
Our 3rd Graders will take the Beginning of Grade Reading Test on Friday, September 13, 2024. Make ups for students absent on September 13th will take place on Monday, September 16th.
Family Picnic and Curriculum Night, September 19, 2024
You’re invited! Please join us for our Powell Family Picnic, Walk Through PTA Meeting, and learn more about what is happening this quarter. Do not forget to bring your picnic blankets! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/xsBDhoZCs3r67qKNA
(Please note: Protecting the privacy of our students and their families is a high priority. If you photograph or record images of students other than your own, please respect their privacy if posting to social media. Not all families wish to have images of their children online.)
Domains and Electives
1st Semester Domains and Quarter 1 Electives begin September 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Cris Laurens, Magnet Program Coordinator, claurens@wcpss.net.
Fall Pictures
Strawbridge Studios will be at Powell September 26th to photograph fall pictures. This link will allow you to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
Carpool Procedures for Driving to and from Campus
As we begin another school year, we want to remind everyone of the importance of following our carpool and parking procedures. These guidelines are designed with your children's safety in mind and to ensure a smooth and efficient pick-up and drop-off process.
Carpool Line: All vehicles must follow the designated path of the carpool line and exit the campus by turning left onto the main road. Right turns are not permitted. This helps to maintain a steady flow of traffic and prevents backups that can create hazardous conditions.
Alternate Routes: If you need to head back to King Charles Road, please use the alternate path provided to avoid re-entering the carpool line and causing congestion.
Neighborhood Streets: Remember that the streets around our school are residential, with a speed limit of 25 MPH. Please drive cautiously and be mindful of our neighbors and other children who may be present.
Street Parking Guidelines:
No Parking Zones: Please be aware of the No Parking signs posted along Marlborough Road during pick-up and drop-off hours (8:45 - 9:30 AM and 3:30 - 4:15 PM). These areas are restricted to ensure clear visibility and access for all vehicles.
Street Parking Availability: If you must park on side streets, make sure to do so in designated areas only. Parking in no-parking zones, even briefly, can cause delays and potential safety issues for students and families.
Why These Procedures Are Important:
Safety First: Our top priority is the safety of all students, families, and staff. By adhering to these procedures, you help prevent accidents and ensure that our children can safely enter and exit the school grounds.
Efficiency: Following the designated routes and parking rules allows for a smoother and faster carpool process, reducing wait times and traffic congestion.
Respect for Our Community: We are part of a larger neighborhood community. Respecting parking rules and driving carefully on residential streets helps maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors and ensures that we are good stewards of the area around our school.
We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines. Working together, we can ensure that the drop-off and pick-up experience is safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone.
(Please note: As a reminder, we are currently reviewing our carpool structures as we are encountering challenges with our walker families not having adequate safe walking routes while departing from campus. As we identify a safer solution for our walker families, we anticipate that there could be minor adjustments made to PM carpool. This is currently a work in progress, so no changes have been made at this time.)
