Hello, Powell Families! 

 

Attendance Reminders: To help us keep accurate attendance records and ensure student safety, we kindly ask that all absences be reported promptly each day your child will not be in school as scheduled. After 3 days, the absence will be considered unexcused. Please email attendance536@wcpss.net with the following information:

 

• Your child’s full name and grade
• Date(s) of the absence
• Reason for the absence (illness, doctor notes, appointments, travel, etc.)

 

If your child will be out for multiple days, please include the expected dates whenever possible. If plans change, just send us an update. Timely communication is important not only for record-keeping, but also for student safety. If we do not receive notification, the school will need to follow up with families to verify a student’s whereabouts. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in making sure our attendance records are accurate and up to date.

Contact: Paula Bodette pbodette@wcpss.net

 

Classroom Spelling Bees are coming soon!: We are excited to announce that Powell will be participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program again this year.  Thanks to our PTA for being our sponsor! Your child will bring home a study list before Thanksgiving. Classroom Spelling Bees will take place during the week of December 8-12, 2025.  Every student is encouraged to participate in their classroom Bee. Please see this letter  for more details. You can also check out the Spelling Bee website (https://spellingbee.com/parents) for helpful tips. Happy spelling! Contact: Ann Poisson

 

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 December:

• Kwanzaa: Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa “first fruits” is an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated annually from Dec. 26-Jan. 1.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

• 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

Hello, Powell Families! 

 

November 26th-28th, Fall Break: No school for staff and students. On behalf of all the staff at Powell, we wish you a safe holiday break! We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, December 1st!

 

Attendance Reminders: To help us keep accurate attendance records and ensure student safety, we kindly ask that all absences be reported promptly each day your child will not be in school as scheduled. After 3 days, the absence will be considered unexcused. Please email attendance536@wcpss.net with the following information:

-Your child’s full name and grade

-Date(s) of the absence

-Reason for the absence (illness, doctor notes, appointments, travel, etc.)

 

If your child will be out for multiple days, please include the expected dates whenever possible. If plans change, just send us an update. Timely communication is important not only for record-keeping, but also for student safety. If we do not receive notification, the school will need to follow up with families to verify a student’s whereabouts. Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in making sure our attendance records are accurate and up to date.

Contact: Paula Bodette pbodette@wcpss.net

 

Classroom Spelling Bees are coming soon!: We are excited to announce that Powell will be participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program again this year.  Thanks to our PTA for being our sponsor! Your child will bring home a study list before Thanksgiving. Classroom Spelling Bees will take place during the week of December 8-12, 2025.  Every student is encouraged to participate in their classroom Bee. Please see this letter  for more details. You can also check out the Spelling Bee website (https://spellingbee.com/parents) for helpful tips. Happy spelling! Contact: Ann Poisson

 

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):

11/26-11/28 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