Hello, Powell Families!

 

Track Meet: Magnet Track Meet Postponed Due to the forecast of inclement weather on Monday, the Magnet Track Meet has been postponed. We will share the rescheduled date and additional details as soon as they become available. Thank you for your flexibility!

 

District Wide Magnet Student Contest: We are excited to invite students to participate in the MAGNET MAKES ME: Voices & Visions Contest, a district wide celebration of student creativity and magnet learning experiences. Students are asked to create an original work that shares how their magnet experience has shaped who they are or who they hope to become. Submissions may be individual or group-based and can be entered in one of five categories:

• Applied Design & Innovation
• Musical Expression
• Performing Arts
• Visual & Media Arts
• Written & Spoken Word

Who can participate? All current WCPSS magnet and early college students

Deadline: March 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Each school’s top submission will be recognized, and district-level winners will receive additional recognition and be invited to a celebration in May. This is a wonderful way for students to reflect on their learning, express themselves creatively, and take pride in their magnet journey.  Students and families can find all of the contest information at  bit.ly/MagnetMakesMe.

Poster link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ib536GEGSCUvbGDkg8f4BepNNZauodD0/view 

Contact: Cris Laurens, claurens@wcpss.net

 

2nd Grade CogAT Reports Families of 2nd-grade Students: Please check your child’s backpack for a sealed envelope containing their CogAT testing report from February. We sent these home yesterday; please review the results and reach out to Mrs. Hart at mhart@wcpss.net if you have any questions.

 

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.

 

Spring Book Fair: Get ready to browse! Our Spring Book Fair is just around the corner. Students will have the chance to preview the selection with their homeroom classes before sales officially begin.

• Fair Dates: April 10 – April 17, 2026
• How to Pay: In two weeks, you will be able to set up an eWallet for your child or make purchases online. Stay tuned for those links!
• We Need You! The Book Fair is only possible with the help of our amazing parent volunteers. Please keep an eye out for a sign-up sheet coming your way over the next two weeks.
• Questions? Please contact Dr. Leslie Thomson at lthomson@wcpss.net.

 

Wake County Public Library Reading-Related Round-Up!: Reading doesn't stop at school! Join the Wake County Public Library for upcoming "Reading Related" events. (Double check the library calendars when planning):

• March 20, 2026, 4:30-5:30pm: Peter Pan with Cary Ballet Company, Oberlin Regional Library
• March 21, 2026, 2-3pm: Lego Party, Richard B. Harrison Community Library
• March 28, 2026, 10:30-11am: Family Storytime, Richard B. Harrison Community Library
• March 31, 2026, 4:30-5:15pm: K-5th Adventures, Women's History Month Honors Amelia Earhart, Oberlin Regional Library
• April 1, 2026, 4:30-5:15pm: K-5th Adventures, Women's History Month Honors Amelia Earhart, Oberlin Regional Library

Many more events are listed online!

Mark your calendars for WCPL pop-ups at Dix Park over the spring and summer, too! You'll be able to sign up for a library card, check out items, return borrowed materials, and join Family Storytime. The first pop-up is May 1, 2026, 10am-12pm. Find more dates and details here: https://dorotheadixpark.org/event/public-library-pop Contact: Dr. Leslie Thomson, lthomson@wcpss.net

 

Classroom Group Pictures: Group pictures are scheduled for March 26th and are on sale for $13.

1. Go to strawbridge.net
2. Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks”
3. Enter the code FM471312 and click “Find” to order

 

Powell Palooza is almost here! Mark your calendars for April 10th 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. 

Click here for more details on how to get involved! Questions? Contact Eve Prince, PTA President, powellptapresident@gmail.com

 

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 March:

Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual celebration observed during the month of March in recognition of the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields and the broader contributions of women to the world.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

• 3/16 Magnet Track Meet (Postponed)
• 3/18 K-2 Only Assembly- Visiting Artist Baba Got Bars: The ABCs of Hip Hop, 10:00 (Domains Down)
• 3/26 Career Day (Cancelled) 
• 3/26 Spring Picture Day
• 3/27 End of Quarter 3
• 3/30-4/3 Spring Break
• 4/6 Teacher Workday - No School for Students

Hello, Powell Families!

 

A sincere thank you to all the students, families, and staff who supported Powell’s dazzling events this past week! From the late evening at Pieces of Gold to the high-energy, all-day All County Dance event, your dedication to our students made it all possible. These are the kinds of experiences that last a lifetime. A special shout-out to Mrs. April Labadie for her incredible work and passion; Powell is so lucky to have you!

Thank you to the incredible family chaperones who joined us for our school-wide field trip to Marbles! We also want to give a special shout-out to Mrs. Cris Laurens for her tireless coordination and planning to make this annual tradition such a success.

 

Spring Book Fair: Get ready to browse! Our Spring Book Fair is just around the corner. Students will have the chance to preview the selection with their homeroom classes before sales officially begin.

• Fair Dates: April 10 – April 17, 2026
• How to Pay: In two weeks, you will be able to set up an eWallet for your child or make purchases online. Stay tuned for those links!
• We Need You! The Book Fair is only possible with the help of our amazing parent volunteers. Please keep an eye out for a sign-up sheet coming your way over the next two weeks.
• Questions? Please contact Dr. Leslie Thomson at lthomson@wcpss.net.

 

Wake County Public Library Reading-Related Round-Up!: Reading doesn't stop at school! Join the Wake County Public Library for upcoming "Reading Related" events. (Double check the library calendars when planning):

• March 14, 2026, 2-3pm: National Children's Craft Day Celebration, Richard B. Harrison Community Library
• March 20, 2026, 4:30-5:30pm: Peter Pan with Cary Ballet Company, Oberlin Regional Library
• March 21, 2026, 2-3pm: Lego Party, Richard B. Harrison Community Library
• March 28, 2026, 10:30-11am: Family Storytime, Richard B. Harrison Community Library
• March 31, 2026, 4:30-5:15pm: K-5th Adventures, Women's History Month Honors Amelia Earhart, Oberlin Regional Library
• April 1, 2026, 4:30-5:15pm: K-5th Adventures, Women's History Month Honors Amelia Earhart, Oberlin Regional Library

Many more events are listed online!

Mark your calendars for WCPL pop-ups at Dix Park over the spring and summer, too! You'll be able to sign up for a library card, check out items, return borrowed materials, and join Family Storytime. The first pop-up is May 1, 2026, 10am-12pm. Find more dates and details here: https://dorotheadixpark.org/event/public-library-pop Contact: Dr. Leslie Thomson, lthomson@wcpss.net

 

District Wide Magnet Student Contest: We are excited to invite students to participate in the MAGNET MAKES ME: Voices & Visions Contest, a district wide celebration of student creativity and magnet learning experiences. Students are asked to create an original work that shares how their magnet experience has shaped who they are or who they hope to become. Submissions may be individual or group-based and can be entered in one of five categories:

• Applied Design & Innovation
• Musical Expression
• Performing Arts
• Visual & Media Arts
• Written & Spoken Word

 

Who can participate? All current WCPSS magnet and early college students

Deadline: March 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM

 

Each school’s top submission will be recognized, and district-level winners will receive additional recognition and be invited to a celebration in May. This is a wonderful way for students to reflect on their learning, express themselves creatively, and take pride in their magnet journey.  Students and families can find all of the contest information at  bit.ly/MagnetMakesMe.

Poster link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ib536GEGSCUvbGDkg8f4BepNNZauodD0/view 

Contact: Cris Laurens, claurens@wcpss.net

 

Classroom Group Pictures: Group pictures are scheduled for March 26th and are on sale for $13.

1. Go to strawbridge.net
2. Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks”
3. Enter the code FM471312 and click “Find” to order

 

Powell Palooza is almost here! Mark your calendars for April 10th 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. 

Click here for more details on how to get involved! Questions? Contact Eve Prince, PTA President, powellptapresident@gmail.com

 

BIMAS-2: Powell will soon be conducting Spring BIMAS-2 screeners. As a reminder, the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-2 (BIMAS-2) is a research-based screening tool to help identify students who are at risk of future academic, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. If you chose to have your child opt out of the screener in Fall 2025, they will not be screened in the Spring. If your child did not attend Powell during the Fall screening window, an opt-out letter was sent home last week. Please return the letter to your child’s teacher if you would like your child to opt out of the screener. All other students will be observed during the week of March 9, 2026, and formal screenings will begin on March 16, 2026. With questions, contact Allison Suleski, School Psychologist,  asuleski@wcpss.net

 

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 March:

Women's History Month: Women's History Month is an annual celebration observed during the month of March in recognition of the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields and the broader contributions of women to the world.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

 

3/9 3rd Grade Visiting Artist Shana Tucker

3/11 3rd Grade Visiting Artist Shana Tucker

3/12 Assembly- Shana Tucker, 10:30 am

3/16 Magnet Track Meet

3/18 K-2 Only Assembly- Visiting Artist Baba Got Bars: The ABCs of Hip Hop, 10:00  (Domains Down)

3/26 Career Day