November 2 - 9, 2023

2:00 Dismissal

ALL Grades TK-8

Spirit Week was so much fun-thank you for helping your child participate. We hope your family can join us on campus this Tuesday, 10/31 for our Trunk or Treat event from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm.

Below, please see announcements and updates for the following:

• Parent Conferences
• Annual Verification Forms-WE NEED THESE 🙏 ❤️
• Trunk or Treat Event/Costumes at School
• Powell's Student Expectations "Check Your Five"
• Calendars and Schedules
• Parent Workshops
• Family Literacy: Red Ribbon Week Video, Dia De Los Muertos, Eagles of Big Bear

Thank you for sending us the BEST students, ready to learn every day!

Soaring Together,

Mrs. Fieri, Principal

Each family in TK through Grade 5 should have confirmed the date/time for your child's fall conference. Your participation is crucial for a strong home-school partnership in support of your child's progress. Please plan to share about your child's strengths and challenges, learn about your child's progress so far and develop a plan to support his/her goals.

If you are a parent of a TK-Grade 5 student and are unaware of your conference date/time, please contact your teacher or inquire with the school office at 310-631-8794 between 8:30-4:00.

Middle School Parents: The grades for Quarter 1 will be posted in ParentVue on November 14. You can monitor your child's achievement by reviewing their courses on Canvas. Parents of students with grades below a C will be contacted for a fall conference.

Extended DEADLINE to Wednesday 10/31!!! Powell students need you to complete the Household Income Form on ParentVue. These submissions determine how much funding our school receives next school year.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• This is not a meal application. All students will receive meals at no charge this school year.
• The information provided determines federal funding to ensure the success of ALL students.
• It only takes 5 minutes to complete the form in ParentVue.

Please follow the STEPS BELOW to assist with completing the form:

1. Log in to your ParentVue account.
2. On the top right you will find a tab that says "Online Registration".
3. Click on the box.
4. Click on "Annual Student Verification".
5. Complete the form.

Thank you very much for completing the form!

If you need help logging in, call our office at 310-631-8794 between 8:30 am-4:00 pm. If you need to use our school internet and device, please come in to the main office anytime during school hours.

All students who have the form completed by their family will receive a FREE DRESS WRISTBAND for November 17!

Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat is this Tuesday from 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm. We will have a costume parade, trick or treating, a bounce house, photo booth, games, and more. Students must leave campus and return with an adult, as this is an after school event. Families are encouraged to dress up for this event!

We are seeking donations of candy. Please send to your child's teacher or drop off at the main office.

Costumes on Tuesday 10/31-Students have the option to wear costumes to school. Costumes must be appropriate for school: no weapons/violence/inappropriate depictions. Masks are NOT allowed during school. We recognize and respect that some families/students do not celebrate Halloween.

Powell is seeking members for our ELAC ( English Learners Advisory Committee.) which is a critically important group at our school. ELAC helps to ensure equity and access for our students who are learning English. If you are interested in serving in a leadership position ( chairperson, vice chairperson, or recording secretary) and are the parent of an or caregiver of a student who is an English Language Learner, please see all details here.

Our next meeting will be November 7 at 9:05 am in the parent center. All parents of English Language Learners are welcome to come have coffee and donuts with us!

Thank you all for your participation in our Fall Fundraiser. We made $3,300 for our school. Go Eagles!

We have launched the "Check Your Five" expectations for students across all grade levels. We can achieve a safe and productive learning environment If every student follow these five reminders every day. Middle School Parents-We sent home a hard copy of this plan and ask for your to sign/return the acknowledgment.

Thank you for supporting our Eagle Pride!

We had an awesome UNITY DAY! Mr. Arreola taught the Bully Prevention lesson in all TK-5 classrooms and in the Middle School PE classes. Ever student and staff member signed an Anti-Bully Pledge and created a chain of UNITY, KINDNESS and INCLUSION on our campus ! Please talk to your child about their experiences with Unity Day. Enjoy the video:

November 2-November 9, 2:00 PM DISMISSAL for ALL students

November 10, Veteran's Day, No School

Ms. Tanner has a plan for you and your child! Complete this interest form and your personalized reading support plan will be underway:

Use the QR code or complete the link below

There are many ways to celebrate and honor diversity. Building cultural literacy helps our students become ethical decision makers in our diverse world. Dia de Los Muertos is an important celebration in the Latinx community. All families are invited to learn about this celebration and create an "Ofrenda" to honor the memory of a loved one who has passed. This can be as simple as a photo of a loved one and drawings of their favorite things. Participating families can drop off ofrendas or pictures starting October 30, to be displayed in the main office area. Also, the city of Long Beach is presenting a cultural event you may want to attend on November 4:

Jackie and Shadow, the Eagles of Big Bear, have visited their nest nearly every day for the last week. Their long summer hiatus around the lake without nest visits lasted almost 2 full months. Check out the live cam and you might hear them "chortling" back and forth to each other. They are stepping up their nest visits and making their nest stronger with each addition.

Email: cfieri@lbschools.net
Website: https://powell.lbschools.net/

Instagram: @powell_k8_lb

Location: 150 West Victoria St, Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (310) 631-8794