Hello, Powell Families!

 

EOG Testing Information: Please review the upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) testing schedule and important reminders below to help your student do their absolute best!

Testing Schedule

• Friday, May 29th: 5th Grade Science EOG
• Monday, June 1st: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Reading EOG
• Tuesday, June 2nd: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Math EOG

Morning Reminders & Prep

• Arrival: Please ensure your student arrives at school before the 9:15 AM tardy bell.
• Rest & Food: Make sure your child gets plenty of rest each night and enjoys a nutritious breakfast on testing mornings.
• Snacks: If you would like to send in healthy snacks or breakfast items for the class on test days, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Important Retest Information: This year, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the reading or math EOG will have the opportunity to retest between June 2nd and June 10th.

• Permission Required: Parent permission is mandatory for retesting.
• What to do with the slip: If you want your student to retest, please sign and return the permission slip to their teacher. If you prefer to wait for the initial test results before deciding, please hold onto the slip for now.
• Need a new slip? Just let your child's teacher know, and they will send another one home.
• Questions? If you have any questions regarding EOG testing, please contact Mrs. Hart.

Powell Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: Dear Powell Volunteers, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your time, energy, and unwavering support. Your kindness and dedication make our school a warmer, brighter, and more joyful place for every child. We couldn't do it without you!

If you volunteered during the 2025-26 school year, we invite you to a special Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on June 8th from 8:30 to 9:30 AM before Play & Ingenuity Day. Join us in the Media Center as we celebrate and thank you for all you’ve done! We hope to see you there! With heartfelt thanks,

Your Powell Magnet Elementary School Family Click Here for Flyer 

 

 

Second Semester Domain Showcases! Join us Friday, May 22nd! 

We are excited to invite you to our End-of-Semester Domain Showcases Friday, May 22nd! You’ll have an opportunity to explore the amazing work and experiences your child has engaged in during their second semester Domain.

This is a wonderful chance for families to witness the engaging, hands-on learning and collaboration that take place within the Domains, highlighting the creativity and intellectual growth that define this unique program. We look forward to celebrating your child’s achievements with you and seeing you there!

Friday, May 22, 2026

• 9:35-10:10AM Visit 3-5 Domain Classroom Showcases
• 10:35-11:10AM Visit K-2 Domain Classroom Showcases Click Here for Flyer

Disney's Dare to Dream Jr.: Join us on May 21st at 6:30 PM for a night of Disney classics and imagination, brought to life by our talented Powell students! Admission is completely free and doors open at 6:00 PM. Don't miss out! Click Here for Flyer

1st Grade End of Year Celebration: Mark your calendars! Our 1st-grade End of Year (EOY) celebrations will take place on June 11, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 1:20 PM right in your child's homeroom. Your classroom teacher will share more details through TalkingPoints in the coming weeks. 

Kindergarten End of Year Celebrations: We are so excited to celebrate all that we have accomplished in Kindergarten this year! Families are invited to join their Kindergarten student in the classroom on Wednesday, June 10th, at 2:15 PM. Please be on the lookout for a TalkingPoints from your child's teacher with additional information and a SignUp Genius. 

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 May:

• Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month: Celebrates the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society and culture.
• Jewish American Heritage Month: Celebrates the contributions Jewish Americans have made to America since they first arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

5/21 Musical Performance 6:30 PM

5/22 Musical Assembly 2:00 PM

5/22 Domain Showcase, Last Day for Domains

5/25 Memorial Day, No School

5/27 Dance & Friends Concert, 6:30-7:30 PM

5/29 All Arts Assembly 2:00 PM

6/8 Volunteer Breakfast 8:30-9:30 AM

6/8 Play & Ingenuity Day 

6/8 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game 2:00 PM

6/9 Play & Ingenuity Day (Rain Date)

6/9 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game (Rain Date) 2:00 PM

6/10 Kindergarten End of Year Celebrations 2:15 PM

6/11 First Grade’s End of Year Celebration 12:30 PM

 

Many End of Year events are being finalized. Information will be shared as soon as it is available. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Hello, Powell Families!

 

Happy Mother’s Day! As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we want to honor all of the mother figures in our community. We recognize that this day holds many different meanings; a day of celebration, a day of reflection, or a day of remembrance. To our moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, foster moms, aunt, caregiver and those who step into these roles every day: thank you for all you do for our students! We are so grateful for the diverse and beautiful families that make our school community so special! We are honored to partner with you. 

 

Teacher Appreciation Week “Thank You” to our Powell Community: A huge, heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special! Our teachers and staff felt truly showered with love, kind words, and thoughtful gestures throughout the entire week. We are so grateful for:

• The delicious treats and meals provided.
• The beautiful notes and cards from our students.
• The generosity and support that makes our school such a wonderful community.

Our educators work tirelessly to support our students, and seeing the community rally around them in such a meaningful way means the world to us. We truly have the best families at Powell!

Bike to School Event “Thank You” to our Powell Community: A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Bike to School event! It was wonderful to see so many students starting their morning with fresh air and exercise.

We want to extend a very special thank you to our families for your incredible flexibility and partnership that morning. While the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) had planned to provide an escort for our riders, they became unavailable at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. We know our partners at RPD truly wanted to be there to support us, and we appreciate their ongoing commitment to our community even when duty calls them elsewhere. 

In true Powell fashion, our families stepped up without hesitation. Thank you for:

• Prioritizing Student Safety: Your collective vigilance ensured that our caravan remained secure and organized from start to finish.
• Commitment to the Event: Because of your willingness to work together, our students didn't miss out on this fun tradition.
• Community Spirit: Your "can-do" attitude turned a last-minute change into a beautiful example of how we take care of one another.

We are grateful that the Fire Department was able to step in and assist at the last minute! Thank you to our WCPSS Security Department for being on site and assisting with communication to RPD and ultimately supporting the caravan! We are so proud to serve a community that rallies together to ensure our students reach campus safely and with a smile!

 

26-27 Kindergarten Orientation: Please spread the word that Kindergarten Orientation is Tuesday, 5/12, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Media Center (before the Orchestra and Band Concert). Thank you for helping to spread the word. To RSVP, click here. 

 

2026 WCPSS Panorama Family Survey - Final Week: We value our Powell community’s feedback!  Please take a few minutes to fill out the 2026 WCPSS Panorama Family Survey (either via the following link OR check backpacks - paper copies were sent home last week.) This is the final week the survey is open... let's see how many of our families can get submitted before the May 15th deadline! Click here! 

 

EOG Testing Information, Attention Powell Families (Grades 3–5): Please take note of the following End-of-Grade (EOG) testing schedule:

• Friday, May 29: 5th Grade Science EOG
• Monday, June 1: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Reading EOG
• Tuesday, June 2: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Math EOG

Student Preparation To help your child perform their best, please ensure they get plenty of rest each night and eat a nutritious breakfast on the mornings of testing. You are welcome to reach out to your child’s teacher to inquire about sending healthy snacks or breakfast items for the class during test administrations.

Retesting Opportunities This year, students in grades 3–5 who do not demonstrate proficiency on the Reading or Math EOG will have the opportunity to retest. Retesting will take place between May 2 and June 10.

Parent Permission Required Parental consent is required for all retests. Your student should have brought home a letter yesterday with additional details and a stapled permission slip.

• If you want your child to retest: Please sign and return the permission slip to their teacher as soon as possible.
• If you prefer to wait: You may hold onto the slip until initial testing is complete before making a decision.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hart. Thank you for your support!

 

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

 

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

 

Cultural Observances and Celebrations for May:

• Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month: Celebrates the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society and culture.
• Jewish American Heritage Month: Celebrates the contributions Jewish Americans have made to America since they first arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654.

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

5/12 Kindergarten Orientation, Media Center, 5:00-6:00 PM

5/12 Band & Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM

5/21 Musical Performance 6:30 PM

5/22 Musical Assembly 2:00 PM

5/22 Domain Showcase, Last Day for Domains

5/27 Dance & Friends Concert, 6:30-7:30 PM

5/29 All Arts Assembly 2:00 PM

6/8 Play & Ingenuity Day 

6/8 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game 2:00 PM

6/9 Play & Ingenuity Day (Rain Date)

6/9 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game (Rain Date) 2:00 PM

6/10 Kindergarten End of Year Celebrations 2:15 PM

 

Many End of Year events are being finalized. Information will be shared as soon as it is available. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.