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.

Hello, Powell Families!

 

Bike to School: Join us for Bike to School on Wednesday, May 6th.

• When: May 6, 2026 8:00 am - 9:15 am
• Where: Food Lion Parking Lot Corner of N. Raleigh Blvd. and Glascock St. , Raleigh, NC, US 27610
• What: Bike ride will begin at 8:50 am. Please fill out the waiver prior to the start of the bike ride

No bike? No problem! Feel free to walk with those of us who will be walking that morning!

 

Powell Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th - 8th: Our Powell PTA is requesting help to fuel Our Powell Superstars! Let's roll out the red carpet and show our amazing Powell teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Click this link to see how you can help. 

 

2026–2027 Kindergarten Registration is Open! We are thrilled to begin welcoming our newest learners for the upcoming school year! If you have a child ready to start their educational journey, now is the time to enroll. Help us spread the word; please share this news with friends, neighbors, and any local families with eligible children.

• Start Here: Begin the process at wcpss.net.
• Questions? Reach out to Paula Bodette at pbodette@wcpss.net.

 

Help Us Grow Together: We want your child’s school experience to be as positive and beneficial as possible. To do that, we need your insight! Please take a few moments to provide thoughtful responses to our family survey, open from April 6 through May 15. Click here to share your feedback.

 

Support Our Students: Field Trip Donations We want to ensure every student can participate in our upcoming field trips! Our PTA has created a special donation item on our Givebacks page. If you would like to contribute toward the cost of another student's trip, your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

 

Interims: Interim reports will be sent home this week. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions.

 

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):

5/4-5/6 1st Grade Visiting Artist Erin Badger-Coffey, 9:30

5/6 Bike to School

5/12 Band & Orchestra Concert 6:30

5/21 Musical Performance 6:30

5/22 Musical Assembly 2:00

5/22 Domain Showcase (Tentative)

5/25 Memorial Day (No School)

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

5/29 All Arts Assembly 2:00