• Week of November 10-14

    Posted by Sierra Wooden on 11/9/2025

    Hello, Powell Families! 

     

    Continued Staff Absences: I shared this update with you last week; I am resharing as a reminder regarding anticipated staff absences at our school on Monday, November 10. Due to some staff joining in on the effort with fellow educators to take a stand on broader issues affecting public education, we anticipate higher-than-normal staff absences, which may impact classroom coverage and substitute availability. Due to a higher-than-expected number of absences, we will make every effort to ensure a safe and productive day for all students. In order to do so, we will be making internal adjustments by utilizing available staff, substitutes, and district staff to support teaching and learning. If needed, we will look to temporarily consolidate some classes in shared spaces such as the media center, multipurpose room or cafeteria. Students will remain supervised and engaged in instruction during this time. In addition, our district continues to recruit substitute teachers. If you are interested in serving our school in this important way, please visit wcpss.net/subs to learn more. Please take a moment to discuss this with your student so they are aware of possible schedule adjustments. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we manage these temporary staffing challenges.

     

    Powell’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year: Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Kaitlyn Hall, Kindergarten Teacher, as Powell’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Hall was nominated and selected by her colleagues for exemplifying the qualities of an outstanding educator. She embodies excellence through her compassion, creativity, and unwavering commitment to our students and school community. We are so proud of Mrs. Hall’s dedication to teaching and learning at Powell. Congratulations, Mrs. Hall, and thank you for all that you do!

     

    November 11th, Veterans Day: No School for Students

     

    Leadership Academies Recruitment Information: Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy (WYMLA) and Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy (WYWLA) are excited to begin recruiting for their next incoming group of 2026-2027! They have shared the following resources for anyone interested in applying for 6th grade and beyond. Applications close on December 12th

     



    Magnet Applications: The window for magnet applications is open. If you know anyone who is interested in applying to magnet schools, please share this link: https://wcpss.schoolmint.com/login Kindergarten registration is also open. For more information, click here: https://www.wcpss.net/enroll/magnet-schools 

     

    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 November:

    • American Indian Heritage Month: Celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States.

     

    Have a great week!

    Sierra Wooden, Principal

     

    Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

    11/11 Veterans Day Holiday - No School 

    11/13 Fall Yearbook Makeup Pictures

    11/17-11/21 5th Grade Visiting Artist

    11/20 Marbles Family Playdate, 5:00-8:00PM

    11/26-11/28 Fall Break

    12/5 Ligon Arts Showcase Field Tip

    12/8-12/12 Classroom Spelling Bees

    12/11 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Act 1 9:30-11:00

    12/12 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Act 2 9:30-11:00

    12/15 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Entire Show 9:30-11:30

    12/15-12/19 Bookfair

    12/11, 12/12, 12/15 Nutcracker Domain Rehearsals

    12/16 The Nutcracker, 6:30-7:30

    12/17 The Nutcracker, 6:30-7:30

    12/18 The Nutcracker Assembly 2:00

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  • Week of November 3-7

    Posted by Sierra Wooden on 11/2/2025

    Hello, Powell Families! 

     

    Tuesday, November 4 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students

     

    Powell Carpool Staff Request: We kindly ask that you adhere to the carpool etiquette by remembering to join the end of the carpool line if turning off of Marlborough Rd onto King Charles. The residents living off King Charles have asked us to please refrain from blocking their driveways. In addition, we ask that you please remain patient and follow the directions given by staff that are working hard to keep carpool moving and everyone safe. If your child is not at their pick-up location, we ask that you pull past the red cone and park to wait for them so the line can continue to move. Thank you for helping us keep things moving.

     

    The 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 and behavioral health. The purpose of this screener is to give district and school teams a broad view of the overall health of instruction for all students and identify students who may require additional support. Please check your child's bookbag for an Opt-Out Form, which was sent home on 10/23/25. If you do not want your child to be screened, please sign and return the Opt-Out form by 11/6/25. With questions, contact School Psychologist, Allison Suleski, asuleski@wcpss.net

     

    Magnet Applications: The window for magnet applications is open. If you know anyone who is interested in applying to magnet schools, please share this link: https://wcpss.schoolmint.com/login Kindergarten registration is also open. For more information, click here: https://www.wcpss.net/enroll/magnet-schools 

     

    PTA Pajama Dance Glow Party: A huge thank you to our PTA, the Race for Ed Chairs, and volunteers who organized and hosted the Pajama Dance Glow Party last Friday! The students had a great time! This fundraiser was a huge success! Way to go, Powell Community! 

     

    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 November:

    • American Indian Heritage Month: Celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States.

     

    Have a great week!

    Sierra Wooden, Principal

     

    Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

    11/4 Teacher Workday - No School for Students

    11/11 Veterans Day Holiday - No School 

    11/13 Fall Yearbook Makeup Pictures

    11/17-11/21 5th Grade Visiting Artist

    11/20 Marbles Family Playdate, 5:00-8:00PM

    11/26-11/28 Fall Break

    12/5 Ligon Arts Showcase Field Tip

    12/8-12/12 Classroom Spelling Bees

    12/11 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Act 1 9:30-11:00

    12/12 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Act 2 9:30-11:00

    12/15 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal, Entire Show 9:30-11:30

    12/15-12/19 Bookfair

    12/11, 12/12, 12/15 Nutcracker Domain Rehearsals

    12/16 The Nutcracker, 6:30-7:30

    12/17 The Nutcracker, 6:30-7:30

    12/18 The Nutcracker Assembly 2:00

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