Powell Publisher
Week of January, 3, 2024
A Note From Mrs. Anderson
Hello Powell Families,
Thank you for all of the support and generosity you have shown over the last few weeks! We are so fortunate to have wonderful families at Powell. We wish you all a restful winter break! I hope you have time to connect with your family and enjoy the magic of the holidays.
Erin Anderson
Principal
Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER
December 18-January 2: Winter Break
JANUARY
January 3: Students return, first day of 3rd grading period
January 15: School Holiday
Girls on the Run Spring Season
ATTENTION- 3rd & 4th grade girls!
Join Girls on the Run!
Spring Season 2024 is coming!
Girls on the Run is a national program that promotes self-esteem and teaches girls healthy social and emotional behaviors while encouraging exercise.
Practice will begin the week of February 5, 2023
(Powell Elementary: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00)
Girls on the Run 5K: April 27, 2024
**Registration runs January 1-15, 2024
*Please go to the website https://www.gotrgreaterhouston.org/ and click on register to sign-up for Girls on the Run or use the link below. There will be a lottery on January 22nd to determine whether your daughter will be part of the program.
Financial assistance is available. To Register: https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRGH-Spring24-ProgramReg
Questions? Contact Pam Owens at powens@conroeisd.net
Choir Open for New Members
PTO News
Community Rewards at Kroger and Office Depot
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!
Grade Level Newsletters
Updated Cell Phone Policy
(Updated based on CISD Cell Phone Guidelines developed Fall 2023)
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.
Community Flyers
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
School SMS Messages
Our Mission and Vision
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