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

Hello, Powell Families! 

 

Friday, October 31st: This Friday is our Race for Ed Celebration! We will celebrate reaching our goal with our PTA Hosted Pajama Dance Glow Party! All students are invited to wear their pajamas this Friday in honor of this celebration!

 

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 

 

Reminder Regarding Visiting Campus and Checking Out Students: To continue providing safe learning environments, all schools have upgraded their visitor sign-in procedures to a district-wide Visitor Management System. This system verifies all school visitors, checks sex offender registries for potential matches, and adds an additional layer of safety to our schools by allowing staff to keep track of who is on campus.

 

Here are a few things to know before visiting your school:

• Everyone visiting a school for any reason must report to the school office and check in using the new Verkada Visitor Management System. Each time a visitor arrives at a school, they will be asked to provide identifying information, including name, date of birth and having their photo taken. This information will be checked against sex offender registries and WCPSS prohibited persons databases. If they match in either system, they will not receive a badge and will be asked to leave the school.
• For an easier check-in process, provide a driver's license or state-approved ID from any state. ID verification typically takes less than 30 seconds.
• Visitors without an ID may be manually signed in by office staff. Providing more information will reduce the chances of a false match and make for a faster sign-in. Passports and consulate IDs are accepted, but will need to be signed in manually.
• No personal information is stored by WCPSS or Verkada during the verification process.
• School staff will continue to manage lists of adults approved to pick up each student. In the event of a system outage, approved adults will still be able to sign out their students.

Cultural Observances and Celebrations for October:

• Disability Awareness and History Month: Promotes positive attitudes in schools creating a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and equal opportunities for all.
• Indigenous Peoples' Day, Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that municipalities and cities throughout the United States celebrate to honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. It is celebrated on the second Monday in October. 

 

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

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

10/31 Pajama Dance Glow Party (During School)

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