Hello Powell Families,

Please view the video below for information regarding the upcoming week!

Erin Anderson

Principal

JANUARY

January 30: 3rd Grade Performance, 2:05 (Bettencourt, Alvarez, Snyder, Swenson) (see sign-up below)

January 31: 3rd Grade Performance, 2:05 (Sorenson, Irby, Burchardt, Driver) (see sign-up below)

January 31: Last day to purchase carnations

FEBRUARY

February 1: Boosterthon fundraiser begins

February 5: Raising Canes Spirit Night (1501 Research Forest Dr)

February 7: World Read Aloud Day

February 7: PTO Meeting, 11:50, Library

February 9: Boosterthon Fun Run (during specials class period)

February 10: Science Festival

February 14: Valentine's Day

February 16: Inclement Weather Day (School Holiday)

February 19: School Holiday

February 23: Spring Pictures and Kindergarten Pictures

February 28: PAWSitive Awards during Specials classes

Powell families!

We’re only ONE week away from our 14th Annual Panther Fun Run and our students and staff are so excited! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.

⭐️ Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started! ⭐️

Register & share today to help our school reach our goal of $60,000 for students & staff.

Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!

Boosterthon Video

These fantastic Kindergarteners were chosen by their teachers to have pizza with the principals for making smart choices and showing kindness!

Please check our Lost and Found for your child's belongings if you believe they have left something.

Support your child and teacher when you shop at Kroger or Office Depot

Did you know your purchases at Kroger and Office Depot can make a difference?

Kroger and Office Depot will donate a portion of your purchase to Powell Elementary Parent Teacher Organization when you shop. Follow these easy steps:

- For Office Depot’s Give Back to School Program, use this school ID to get 5% back for Powell: 70101594

- For Kroger, please add Colin Powell Elementary PTO to your account under Community Rewards, organization number YY143

Thank you for your support!

The Conroe ISD Board adopted new guidelines regarding student cell phone use during the October Board meeting. While it is not a substantial guideline change at the elementary level, there are changes in which parents need to be aware. Our Foundations team is working to ensure that these procedures are being implemented on our campus and that we are helping students adapt to these changes. The student handbook is currently being updated to reflect these changes. The new guidelines state the following:

• Cell phones and smartwatches may be used respectfully and responsibly before school and after school.
• Cell phones and smartwatches should not be used to capture video, audio, or images at school or on the bus.
• Cell phones and smartwatches should be set on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas and should not be visible during school hours including instructional time, reward time, free time, lunch, and in the hallways.
• Use of cell phones and smartwatches may be permitted in extenuating circumstances with permission from a staff member. (ex. to notify parent/ guardian of a late bus)

While we are already enforcing a majority of the policy, our goal at Powell is to help our students adjust to the biggest change, which is smartwatches remaining on silent mode and kept in backpacks, lockers, or other designated storage areas. Our plan is to begin adhering to all sections of the policy on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, when we return from the Winter Break. Our staff will provide students with reminders to help them to adjust to this change. We appreciate your help and support.

Beginning Monday, October 2nd:

With the exception of service animals, dogs and other pets are not allowed on school grounds during arrival and dismissal. This is for the safety of our students and staff.

We still welcome dogs in vehicles in the car rider line, but will no longer allow leashed dogs on our sidewalks on school property.

Parent Access Center (PAC) is the CISD system for parents which provides online access to all your child’s class assignments, assignment grades, test grades, as well as attendance, discipline, progress reports, and report cards. If you currently have a Parent Access Center account, there is no need to renew your account as you have had to do in previous years. Parents can register for a PAC account from the Conroe ISD home page under the Student/Parent link. Student data will not be available until school begins.

All SMS messages received from the Conroe ISD District Office and Powell Elementary will begin with "Conroe ISD:" and come from the subscribe code 67587. If you have not yet opted-in to receive SMS messages, you can do so at any time throughout the school year by texting "Y" to 67587.

Mission:

At Powell Elementary, we are dedicated to providing a positive learning environment that empowers students to strive for excellence, accept others, and treat everyone with kindness. Our goal is to encourage all students to persevere academically and be responsible citizens in our school, community, and the world around them!

Vision:

The vision of Powell Elementary is to be a supportive, inclusive and intentional school community through:

• collaboration that provides consistent instructional practices to ensure daily learning and individual growth;
• focused instruction with high expectations that meets the needs of a diverse student population;
• cooperative partnerships with staff, parents, and the community to ensure a safe learning environment; and
• fostering compassion and character development through strong classroom communities.

Email: contactpowell@conroeisd.net
Website: powell.conroeisd.net
Location: 7332 Cochrans Crossing Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1700
Twitter: @PowellCISD