Posted by Sierra Wooden on 9/14/2024
Hello, Powell Families!
Friday, September 20, 2024
Friday is a Teacher Workday, no school for students.
2nd Grade, Ms. Benoit’s Class
Monday Ms. Benoit will officially join our school family! Mr. Roberson and Mrs. Boling will continue to support while she transitions in. They will slowly transition out of the classroom once Ms. Benoit has had a chance to acclimate to the school and classroom. Stay tuned for information about a special “Meet the Teacher” event for the families in this class!
3rd Grade Beginning of Grade (BOG) Reading Assessment
Our 3rd Graders took the Beginning of Grade Reading Test this past 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. Students will come home Monday with information regarding their domains and electives. 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.
Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System (BIMAS-2™)
In our continuing efforts to support the well-being of all our students, the district will once again be administering a universal screener of social, emotional & behavioral health. Additional information regarding this process and an Opt-Out Form will be sent home soon.
Powell PTA Spirit Night: Kilwins
When: Sep 24, 2024 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Kilwins Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop 200 Park at N Hills St Suite 110
Mark your calendars! We're hosting a spirit night at Kilwins! Kilwins Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop is located in the North Hills part of Raleigh. There is a large grassy area for kids to be able to run around and play after eating ice cream.
Carpool Dismissal
A minor adjustment will be made to our afternoon dismissal process for carpool riders. Families will follow the same routine as morning arrival where students are dropped off at the stairs; they will now pick up at the stairs in the afternoon beginning September 23rd. With this adjustment, our walkers who exit campus near the cafeteria will have more space to travel safely utilizing the sidewalk. We will use cones (near the dumpsters) to elongate the walker's route to assist with the transition between the break in the sidewalk. With this being a high traffic area, please be mindful of our goal to be as safe and efficient as possible. We ask that everyone be considerate of our students and staff to help eliminate as much disruption to this process and procedure.
