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Puma Press from Powell ES!

View the latest Puma Press updates from Colin Powell Elementary School. If you would like to view the pictures, click on "View it as a Web page" after the page opens.

Welcome Back to School Event - Thursday, August 18, 2022

We are pleased to return to hosting our Welcome Back to School event – our annual combined Open House and Back-to-School Night.

Please save the date for Thursday, August 18th.

Click on this announcement box to view the schedule for this event.

SIS ParentVue Account Activation

FCPS will have a central mailing of SIS ParentVue activation in August for all new to FCPS parents and parents with an expired activation key code (and no other parent in the home has a SIS ParentVue account). 

If you do not have a change to your child(ren)'s intended mode of transportation for the 2022-2023 school year there is no need to activate your SIS ParentVue account at this time. Please wait to receive your activation letter in the mail.

2022-2023 School Supply Lists

The updated grade K-6 school supply lists for the 2022-2023 school year are now available.

Summer Office Hours

Our school main office will be open throughout the summer from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday. We encourage you to call the office to make sure that the person you wish to see is available. If you wish to return a laptop and/or charger please contact Mr. Decroo.

The office will be closed on Monday, June 20th for the Juneteenth holiday and on Monday, July 4th for the Fourth of July holiday.

2022 CPES Summer Reading Program

Each summer we encourage our students to continue to read during the summer. As an incentive we provide brief, fun activities for students to complete as they read over the summer. Students should bring in their completed activity sheet to turn in at the Back to School event in August or to their new teacher during the first week of school to receive a prize.

Please click on this announcement to access links to the Summer Reading Letter that has more details and the grade level activity sheets.

2022-2023 Kindergarten & New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Pumas to Colin Powell Elementary School! Looking for information to register a new student with us for the 2021-2022 school year? Start the process!

No-Cost Tutoring for Summer

View steps for accessing Tutor.com during the summer months. Tutor.com is online tutoring service offered at no cost to families. Students have 24/7, unlimited access to the service.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

Upcoming Events at Powell Elementary School

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Bell Schedule

View our bell schedule!

Attendance Form

Submit an absence online!

Meal Menus

View our breakfast and lunch menus!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

Powell Elementary School Features

Ms. Baugh Named FCPS 2020 Region 4 Outstanding School-based Leader!

December 29, 2020
Congratulations to Assistant Principal Kelly Baugh who was recognized as the FCPS 2020 Region 4 Outstanding School-based Leader!

Farewell to our Retirees!

June 12, 2020
As the school year ends we bid farewell to two legendary staff members of Colin Powell Elementary School.

Looking Back on the 2019-2020 School Year

June 12, 2020
Enjoy these photo highlights of the 2019-2020 school year. Thank you to Ms. Friedsam for creating this slideshow.
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FCPS News and Features

Teacher Resident Hiring Event

Interested in Becoming a Resident Teacher for FCPS?

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the largest school system in Virginia, is searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference in the lives of students. Attend our Teacher Resident Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 (6-7 p.m.) or our Teacher Resident Hiring Event on Thursday, August 11, 2022 (4 - 7 p.m.). The Teacher Resident Hiring Event will take place both virtually as well as in-person at Gatehouse Administration Center.

FCPS This Week e-newsletter - August 5, 2022

This summer edition of FCPS This Week includes information on the first day of school, Back-to-School Night schedules, required immunizations, and a profile of some newly hired teachers.

FCPS Announced Policy for Providing Free or Reduced-Price Meals

Fairfax County Public Schools announced its policy for providing free or reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast programs.

Hybrid Teacher Interview Day

Interested in Becoming a Teacher for FCPS? Attend Our Hybrid Teacher Interview Day!

We are hosting a Hybrid Teacher Interview Day on Thursday, August 4, from 3 - 7 p.m. The in-person event will take place here at Gatehouse and the virtual event will take place on our Brazen platform. Learn more about the fair, as well as how to apply, prepare, register, and attend!
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