Hello, Powell Families!

 

Classroom Group Pictures: Group pictures are scheduled for March 26th and are on sale for $13.

1. Go to strawbridge.net
2. Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks”
3. Enter the code FM471312 and click “Find” to order

 

Powell Palooza is almost here! Mark your calendars for April 10th 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. 

Click here for more details on how to get involved! Questions? Contact Eve Prince, PTA President, powellptapresident@gmail.com

 

Read Across America Spirit Week March 2-6: Help us celebrate the love of reading! Check out our school spirit activities this week. Click here for details.

 

Monday, 3/2 - Letterland Parade: Kindergarten families please send your child to school dressed as their chosen Letterland character. Please have your child to school on time in order to participate in the parade. Families are invited to watch the parade from 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM on Monday. If you have any questions please reach out to the classroom teacher. 

 

Tuesday, 3/3 Teacher Workday - No School for Students

 

BIMAS-2: Powell will soon be conducting Spring BIMAS-2 screeners. As a reminder, the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-2 (BIMAS-2) is a research-based screening tool to help identify students who are at risk of future academic, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. If you chose to have your child opt out of the screener in Fall 2025, they will not be screened in the Spring. If your child did not attend Powell during the Fall screening window, an opt-out letter was sent home last week. Please return the letter to your child’s teacher if you would like your child to opt out of the screener. All other students will be observed during the week of March 9, 2026, and formal screenings will begin on March 16, 2026. With questions, contact Allison Suleski, School Psychologist,  asuleski@wcpss.net

 

Whole School Marbles Field Trip: Save the Date – March 5, 2026! Our Whole School Marbles Field Trip is coming up (FREE for students)! Field trip packets came home this week — please return them by Monday, 2/16/26. Help make this trip amazing — sign up to chaperone today! 

• Chaperones: Save $3 and reserve/purchase YOUR tickets online BEFORE 3/5/26.
• PreK–3rd Chaperones: choose “Museum Admission” ticket on 3/5/26
• 4th–5th Chaperones: choose “11:15 AM Superhuman Body 3D” IMAX ticket on 3/5/26

Online Marbles Link for Families to order Chaperone Tickets 

 

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

 

Cultural Observances and Celebrations for March:

Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual celebration observed during the month of March in recognition of the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields and the broader contributions of women to the world.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

3/2 Kindergarten Letterland Parade

3/3 Teacher Workday - No School for Students

3/3 Dress Rehearsal - Pieces of Gold - PDE

3/4 Pieces of Gold Performance - PDE PM

3/5 Marbles Whole School Field Trip

3/9 3rd Grade Visiting Artist Shana Tucker

3/11 3rd Grade Visiting Artist Shana Tucker

3/13 Assembly- Shana Tucker, 10:30 am

3/16 Magnet Track Meet

3/18 K-2 Only Assembly- Visiting Artist Baba Got Bars: The ABCs of Hip Hop, 10:00  (Domains Down)

3/26 Career Day

Hello, Powell Families!

 

Crossing Guard, Mrs. Sharon Reid, Celebrates 19 Years of Service: Please join me in extending a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Sharon Reid for her 19 years of dedicated service to our community, ensuring the safety of our students and families each day. For those who would like to learn more about her story and impact, we invite you to view the featured article highlighting her service. https://raleighnc.gov/police/news/rpd-crossing-guard-celebrates-19-years-service

 

New Staff to Powell: Please join me in welcoming Ms. Keturah Powell to our school community. She has joined our staff as an Intervention Teacher. When you see her, please extend a warm Powell welcome! 

 

Upcoming Update to Student Device Internet Access – February 23: Beginning February 23, students may notice changes to how websites and online content work on their school-issued devices. WCPSS is making these updates as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen online safety and ensure digital resources align with instructional and age-appropriate expectations. As a result, some websites or online activities that were previously accessible may now be limited.These updates are districtwide and will continue to be reviewed and adjusted as needed. If a website required for instruction is blocked, or if a student encounters content that seems inappropriate, families are encouraged to contact their school so the issue can be reviewed.Thank you for your partnership as we work together to support safe and responsible technology use

 

Tardy Students: If your student arrives after 9:15 a.m., they will be marked tardy. At that time, a parent or guardian must accompany them into the building to sign them in at the office. For safety reasons, students may not enter the building unaccompanied after 9:15 a.m. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth start to the school day.

 

Walker Family Dismissal Reminder: We appreciate your partnership in keeping dismissal safe and orderly. Once you have received your student from the walker room, please provide close supervision while still on campus. Students should not engage in play fighting or roughhousing during this time. If you exit campus by crossing the bus loop, please ensure your student remains directly supervised as you use the crosswalks. Your attention and support help us maintain a safe environment for everyone. Thank you!

 

PTA Board Announcements: Parents and students! Powell Palooza is just around the corner! Join us Friday, April 10th, from 5:00-7:30 PM for our annual PTA hosted spring carnival. Be on the lookout for event information including the student raffle, ticketing, and all the ways you can volunteer to make this event a great success. The next PTA meeting is scheduled for March 10th at 8:00 PM. Be on the lookout for more information from PTA.

 

Whole School Marbles Field Trip: Save the Date – March 5, 2026! Our Whole School Marbles Field Trip is coming up (FREE for students)! Field trip packets came home this week — please return them by Monday, 2/16/26. Help make this trip amazing — sign up to chaperone today! 

• Chaperones: Save $3 and reserve/purchase YOUR tickets online BEFORE 3/5/26.
• PreK–3rd Chaperones: choose “Museum Admission” ticket on 3/5/26
• 4th–5th Chaperones: choose “11:15 AM Superhuman Body 3D” IMAX ticket on 3/5/26

Online Marbles Link for Families to order Chaperone Tickets 

 

Dogs on Campus: Please know that dogs are not permitted on campus unless they meet the exemption clauses. To learn more, you can review board policies such as "Policy Code: 4202/5029/7272 Service Animals in Schools" and "Policy Code: 4203/5031/7273 Other Animals in School". Thank you for your attention to this matter and your collaboration in keeping everyone safe while on campus!

 

Reminder - Prohibited Street Parking: As shared in recent updates, we continue to experience challenges with street parking and traffic safety around our campus. This is an important reminder that there are designated times when street parking is prohibited during school hours. Please be sure to carefully follow all posted signage. Along Marlborough Road, “No Parking” signs clearly state: No Parking School Days 8:45–9:30 a.m. and 3:30–4:15 p.m. Parking during these restricted times creates significant safety concerns, including reduced driver visibility, blind spots for pedestrians and children, and increased traffic congestion during arrival and dismissal.To support a safe environment for everyone, we will continue collaborating with the Raleigh Police Department to ensure compliance with all posted signage. Our shared commitment to following these expectations helps create a safer and smoother experience for students, staff, and families. Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our school community safe.

 

Sick or not feeling well: When students are sick or not feeling well, the information below should be used by parent/guardian(s) when deciding if a student should attend school or if in attendance, used by school staff to notify parent/guardian(s) of the need for the student to be picked up from school.

Symptoms

• Fever of 100.4 or higher (Remain home until fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing me​​​​​​​dication)
• Diarrhea (Remain home until free of symptoms for 12 hours)
• Nausea and Vomiting (Remain home until free of symptoms for 12 hours)                                      
• Severe headache
• Red, watery eyes with yellow discharge
• Undiagnosed rash
• Inability to attend learning activities
• Change in a student’s typical medical status

 

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

 

Cultural Observances and Celebrations for February:

Black History Month: Celebrates the contributions that African-Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

• 3/3 Dress Rehearsal - Pieces of Gold
• 3/4 Pieces of Gold Performance
• 3/5 Marbles Whole School Field Trip
• 3/9 3rd Grade Visiting Artist Shana Tucker
• 3/11 3rd Grade Visiting Artist Shana Tucker
• 3/13 Assembly- Shana Tucker, 10:30 am
• 3/16 Magnet Track Meet
• 3/18 K-2 Only Assembly- Visiting Artist Baba Got Bars: The ABCs of Hip Hop, 10:00  (Domains Down)
• 3/26 Career Day