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• Principal's Message 🗣️
• SCA Donation Drive🧃🍜
• Join the Poplar Tree Office Team! 🖐️
• Talent Show🩰🎹🥁🪄😝
• 6th Graders - Sign up for Fire & Ice🔥🧊
• Fire & Ice Spirit Squad 🎉📣
• Science Expo 🔬🥽
• PTA Announcements 📣
  
  • Dave & Buster's Power Card Fundraiser!
  • Subscribe to the new PTA newsletter
  • PTA Auction Committee Needed
  • 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

This coming Monday, February 24 is a 3-hour early release day. You should've received an email earlier this week confirming the dismissal plan for your child. If you need to make a change to the confirmed plan, please either call the office (703) 633-7400 or complete THIS FORM. Thank you so much!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

🧃SCA Donation Drive🍜

The SCA is hosting a food drive to collect essential items for teens in need. The SCA will be putting together snack packs that will be delivered to Second Story. Please see the image above for items needed and what each grade level is collecting.

Second Story provides over 400 snacks to youth in need each week. Your help is tremendous in allowing Second Story to continue this effort. Read more at
www.second-story.org.

A few important things to note:

• For beverages, NO SODAS
• For single serving meals, please make sure they come in cups
• For snack cups, please make sure apple sauce is pouch only

Join the Poplar Tree Office Team!

The Poplar Tree ES office is seeking people-friendly helpers to grow its amazing team of office volunteers, providing customer service to visitors and callers when the office is short-staffed. Shifts are typically 2 hours. Schedule is flexible, and training is provided. Email Romney Short at [email protected] to discuss upcoming opportunities.

 

🩰🎹🥁🪄😝 Sign Up For The Talent Show!

Is your student a singer, dancer, comedian, magician, musician? Do they have an amazing talent to share at this year's Talent Show?

• Every performer must complete the registration form by no later than March 1. Register HERE!
• A parent information session will be held on Zoom on Monday February 24 at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom HERE.
• Any background music (cut down to 2 min. in length) is to be submitted to [email protected] by no later than March 1.
• Rehearsals will be held on March 11 directly after school, a parent chaperone per act is required for rehearsals and for the night of the performance.
• The performance date is Friday March 14 at 6 p.m.

Questions? Email [email protected].

  6th Grade Interest Form 🔥Fire and Ice🧊

Please fill out THIS FORM if your child is interested in participating in the Fire and Ice event. There are several ways to get involved. Don't miss out!

 

📣 Fire & Ice Spirit Squad🎉

Perform at the Fire & Ice basketball game with the Spirit Squad! Ms. Grieco will be the head coach and assisted by Chantilly HS Cheerleaders! All grades are welcome, but space is limited! Sign ups will be open until March 7.

Sign your child up HERE!

 

🔬 Science Expo 🥽

We are excited to continue Poplar Tree’s Science Night Expo! It’s an exciting opportunity for each student to create a science-related project that captures their interest. All students will get the chance to present their project and each participant will receive a certificate and ribbon for their participation.

The Science Expo will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m.  All projects need to be taken home after the science expo. Please register your student HERE by March 25, 2025.  If your child is working with another student, both children need to submit their interest on the google form. Please remember that parental supervision the night of the Expo is required. If you have any questions about registration or the event please email Phil Storch, [email protected].

 

🎮Dave & Buster's Power Card Fundraiser🥤

Dave & Buster's is partnering with the Poplar Tree PTA for a Power Card Fundraiser and a Spirit Night! Stock up on $20 and $10 Power Cards for holiday and birthday gifts, rainy days, or special outings, and Poplar Tree will receive 50% of the proceeds. You can use your Power Cards any time, including at our Spirit Night on March 17.

Orders are due by March 10. You will be directed to the PTA’s Square site for payment. Pick up your order at our Spirit Night or have it sent home with your student.

• Order $10 Power Cards HERE.
• Order $20 Power Cards HERE.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

 

📰 Subscribe to the New PTA Newsletter! 📰

Subscribe to the Panther Times, the Poplar Tree PTA's newsletter! Get the latest PTA news in your inbox on Mondays, including events and opportunities for students, dates and information about spirit nights and fundraisers, ways to get involved, how fundraising dollars are being used, and updates from the PTA.

To subscribe, click HERE and enter your email. Under Subscription Topics go to Elementary Schools>Poplar Tree and check the box for Poplar Tree PTA.

  🎟️ PTA Auction Committee Needed 🎟️

Please consider assisting the PTA with the online auction this year. You can sign up HERE!

  🗳️ 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee 🗳️ The next school year seems far away - but we need your help for the 2025-26 PTA!

The PTA board transitions over late spring in preparation for the next school year. We are looking for 3 PTA members to serve on the nominating committee to help identify candidates for next year’s board.

Why should you consider supporting PTES/PTA in this role?

•  Do your kids love our PTA-sponsored after-school programs and events like Spelling Bee and the Panther Prowl?
• Are your kids involved in sports and other activities where you connect with other PTES parents and can help spread the word about the value of our PTA?
• Do you know members of the Poplar Tree ES community who you would trust to lead all of the great programs the PTA supports for the students and teachers?
• Have you previously served on a board or a committee, but don't have the time for a long-term leadership role right now?
• The committee will specifically look to recommend candidates for President, President-elect, 6 VP positions, Treasurer and Secretary.

You can help ensure the continued success of the PTA by volunteering for this committee with a minimal time commitment. No previous PTA leadership experience is necessary

Here is a rough timeline of upcoming related activities:

• February 20: Elect the nominating committee
• March: Q&A with PTA Board
• April: Present nominees for 2025-26 PTA Board
• May: Hold general membership election

All members of the nominating committee must be PTA members.

Main duties include helping solicit PTA board nominees, collecting nomination applications, and helping to present nominees for election.

Email [email protected] if you are interested in serving on the committee by February 19th.

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Talent Show🩰🎹🥁🪄😝
• 6th Graders - Sign up for Fire & Ice🔥🧊
• Science Expo 🔬🥽
• PTA Announcements 📣
  
  • PTA Meeting 
  • Subscribe to the new PTA newsletter
  • PTA Auction Committee Needed
  • 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Congratulations to all students who participated in the spelling bee last night. We were so proud of each student's bravery for getting up on the stage to spell some very difficult words. It really shows how Goal Directed & Resilient they are! A special Congratulations to our our winner Abhinav Prasath and our runner up Nishanth Manthripagada!

Just a reminder Monday, February 18 is Presidents Day and a holiday for students and teachers. The following Monday, February 24 is a 3-hour early release day. Look our for confirmation of what your child will do be doing for the early release day next week!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

🩰🎹🥁🪄😝 Sign Up For The Talent Show!

Is your student a singer, dancer, comedian, magician, musician? Do they have an amazing talent to share at this year's Talent Show?

• Every performer must complete the registration form by no later than March 1. Register HERE!
• A parent information session will be held on Zoom on Monday February 24 at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom HERE.

**Please note - this is a change! This meeting has been moved from February 17 to February 24.

• Any background music (cut down to 2 min. in length) is to be submitted to [email protected] by no later than March 1.
• Rehearsals will be held on March 11 directly after school, a parent chaperone per act is required for rehearsals and for the night of the performance.
• The performance date is Friday March 14 at 6 p.m.

Questions? Email [email protected].

  6th Grade Interest Form 🔥Fire and Ice🧊

Please fill out THIS FORM if you are interested in participating in the Fire and Ice event. There are several ways to get involved. Don't miss out!

 

🔬 Science Expo 🥽

We are excited to continue Poplar Tree’s Science Night Expo! It’s an exciting opportunity for each student to create a science-related project that captures their interest. All students will get the chance to present their project and each participant will receive a certificate and ribbon for their participation.

The Science Expo will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m.  All projects need to be taken home after the science expo. Please register your student HERE by March 25, 2025.  If your child is working with another student, both children need to submit their interest on the google form. Please remember that parental supervision the night of the Expo is required. If you have any questions about registration or the event please email Phil Storch, [email protected].

 

❤️ PTA Meeting 🎦

Join us for the next PTA Meeting on Thursday, February 20th at 6pm! This will be a hybrid meeting live at Poplar Tree Elementary and also via zoom HERE!

 

📰 Subscribe to the New PTA Newsletter! 📰

Subscribe to the Panther Times, the Poplar Tree PTA's newsletter! Get the latest PTA news in your inbox on Mondays, including events and opportunities for students, dates and information about spirit nights and fundraisers, ways to get involved, how fundraising dollars are being used, and updates from the PTA.

To subscribe, click HERE and enter your email. Under Subscription Topics go to Elementary Schools>Poplar Tree and check the box for Poplar Tree PTA.

  🎟️ PTA Auction Committee Needed 🎟️

Please consider assisting the PTA with the online auction this year. You can sign up HERE!

  🗳️ 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee 🗳️ The next school year seems far away - but we need your help for the 2025-26 PTA!

The PTA board transitions over late spring in preparation for the next school year. We are looking for 3 PTA members to serve on the nominating committee to help identify candidates for next year’s board.

Why should you consider supporting PTES/PTA in this role?

•  Do your kids love our PTA-sponsored after-school programs and events like Spelling Bee and the Panther Prowl?
• Are your kids involved in sports and other activities where you connect with other PTES parents and can help spread the word about the value of our PTA?
• Do you know members of the Poplar Tree ES community who you would trust to lead all of the great programs the PTA supports for the students and teachers?
• Have you previously served on a board or a committee, but don't have the time for a long-term leadership role right now?
• The committee will specifically look to recommend candidates for President, President-elect, 6 VP positions, Treasurer and Secretary.

You can help ensure the continued success of the PTA by volunteering for this committee with a minimal time commitment. No previous PTA leadership experience is necessary

Here is a rough timeline of upcoming related activities:

• February 20: Elect the nominating committee
• March: Q&A with PTA Board
• April: Present nominees for 2025-26 PTA Board
• May: Hold general membership election

All members of the nominating committee must be PTA members.

Main duties include helping solicit PTA board nominees, collecting nomination applications, and helping to present nominees for election.

Email [email protected] if you are interested in serving on the committee by February 19th.

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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🍽️ Lunch Menu Changes 🍽️ For the week of February 10, 2025

• Monday 02/10
  • Chicken tenders and pumpkin bread instead of chicken tenders and waffles
• Tuesday 02/11
  • Chicken tacos with pineapple salsa instead of fish tacos with pineapple salsa

** Vegetarian options will not change

 

📝 Student Experience Survey 📝

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. If you would like to opt your child out of this survey, please do so HERE. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Talent Show🩰🎹🥁🪄😝
• Science Expo 🔬🥽
• Honeygrow - 6th Grade Fundraiser 🍽️
• PTA Announcements 📣
  
  • PTA Auction Committee Needed
  • 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Our Principal's Message this week is brought to you by the Principal and Assistant Principal of the day! 6th grader Cecelia Sierra and 3rd grader Zoya Nanji were the winners of this in last year's PTA auction! If you would like your child to have this same opportunity, be sure to look for it at this year's auction!

We had an amazing time being Principal and Assistant Principal of the day! We got to see all the inner workings of the school such as the boiler room, storage room, and more! It was such a delight  to visit some of the classrooms, to observe students learning and participating in class. It was fun when we monitored recess and lunch because we got to help so many students. We also loved reading to the Kindergarten and First Graders. At dismissal, we helped preschoolers get to their buses.  Poplar Tree is truly an amazing place to be!

Yours truly, 

Principal Cecelia Sierra 

Assistant Principal Zoya Nanji

 

🩰🎹🥁🪄😝 Sign Up For The Talent Show!

Is your student a singer, dancer, comedian, magician, musician? Do they have an amazing talent to share at this year's Talent Show?

• Every performer must complete the registration form by no later than March 1. Register HERE!
• A parent information session will be held on Zoom on Monday February 24 at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom HERE.

**Please note - this is a change! This meeting has been moved from February 17 to February 24.

• Any background music (cut down to 2 min. in length) is to be submitted to [email protected] by no later than March 1.
• Rehearsals will be held on March 11 directly after school, a parent chaperone per act is required for rehearsals and for the night of the performance.
• The performance date is Friday March 14 at 6 p.m.

Questions? Email [email protected].

 

🔬 Science Expo 🥽

We are excited to continue Poplar Tree’s Science Night Expo! It’s an exciting opportunity for each student to create a science-related project that captures their interest. All students will get the chance to present their project and each participant will receive a certificate and ribbon for their participation.

The Science Expo will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. All projects need to be taken home after the science expo.

More info will be shared in Friday folders next week!

 

🍜 6th Grade Fundraiser 🍜

Please join us from 10:30-10pm on Thursday, February 13th at Honeygrow in Fair Lakes! Use Promo GIVE156. Thank you!

  🎟️ PTA Auction Committee Needed 🎟️

Please consider assisting the PTA with the online auction this year. You can sign up HERE!

  🗳️ 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee 🗳️ The next school year seems far away - but we need your help for the 2025-26 PTA!

The PTA board transitions over late spring in preparation for the next school year. We are looking for 3 PTA members to serve on the nominating committee to help identify candidates for next year’s board.

Why should you consider supporting PTES/PTA in this role?

•  Do your kids love our PTA-sponsored after-school programs and events like Spelling Bee and the Panther Prowl?
• Are your kids involved in sports and other activities where you connect with other PTES parents and can help spread the word about the value of our PTA?
• Do you know members of the Poplar Tree ES community who you would trust to lead all of the great programs the PTA supports for the students and teachers?
• Have you previously served on a board or a committee, but don't have the time for a long-term leadership role right now?
• The committee will specifically look to recommend candidates for President, President-elect, 6 VP positions, Treasurer and Secretary.

You can help ensure the continued success of the PTA by volunteering for this committee with a minimal time commitment. No previous PTA leadership experience is necessary

Here is a rough timeline of upcoming related activities:

• February 20: Elect the nominating committee
• March: Q&A with PTA Board
• April: Present nominees for 2025-26 PTA Board
• May: Hold general membership election

All members of the nominating committee must be PTA members.

Main duties include helping solicit PTA board nominees, collecting nomination applications, and helping to present nominees for election.

Email [email protected] if you are interested in serving on the committee by February 19th.

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Lolligrams 🍭
• Talent Show🩰🎹🥁🪄😝
• Strategies to Declutter 🗑️
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Spirit Night at Crumbl
  • PTA Auction Committee Needed
  • 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee
  • Spelling Bee - Last Call!
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We have officially begun the third quarter of the school year! The third quarter is a time for growth and building upon the foundation we've established in the first half of the year. We'll be diving deeper into the curriculum, exploring new concepts, and continuing to foster a love of learning in all our students! We're very grateful for the hard work and dedication of our staff who truly show up each and every day to ensure our students learning experiences are amazing!

Each quarter, our houses are working towards earning pink and purple tickets. They earn these tickets when they show that they are being Ethical and Global citizens in our hallways, cafeteria, and classrooms. The house that gets the MOST purple tickets gets a fun incentive at the end of the quarter. Today the YELLOW house celebrated earning the most purple tickets by having SNOW much fun! We had a snow themed photo booth, snow themed brain breaks, a snowflake making station, and snow picture coloring. We're excited to see which house wins the next incentive during third quarter!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

🍭 Lolligrams 🍭

Lolligrams flyers will be coming home in Friday folders TODAY! Lolligrams will be sold in the lobby before school from February 3 through February 7th. Cards will be due by the end the day on Friday the 7th to guarantee delivery.

 

🩰🎹🥁🪄😝 Sign Up For The Talent Show!

Is your student a singer, dancer, comedian, magician, musician? Do they have an amazing talent to share at this year's Talent Show?

• Every performer must complete the registration form by no later than March 1. Register HERE!
• A parent information session will be held on Zoom on Monday February 17 at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom HERE.
• Any background music (cut down to 2 min. in length) is to be submitted to [email protected] by no later than March 1.
• Rehearsals will be held on March 11 directly after school, a parent chaperone per act is required for rehearsals and for the night of the performance.
• The performance date is Friday March 14 at 6 p.m.

Questions? Email [email protected].

Strategies to Declutter, Get Organized, and Help Your Family do the Same   🍪 Spirit Night at Crumbl Cookie🍪

Treat yourself and support our school! Join us for a sweet evening at Crumbl Cookie - Chantilly (by Wegmans) on February 5 from 3-6PM. A portion of all sales will go directly to benefit our school programs and activities.

Bring your family, grab some cookies, and show your school spirit—every bite counts! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

  🎟️ PTA Auction Committee Needed 🎟️

Please consider assisting the PTA with the online auction this year. You can sign up HERE!

  🗳️ 2025-2026 PTA Nominating Committee 🗳️ The next school year seems far away - but we need your help for the 2025-26 PTA!

The PTA board transitions over late spring in preparation for the next school year. We are looking for 3 PTA members to serve on the nominating committee to help identify candidates for next year’s board.

Why should you consider supporting PTES/PTA in this role?

•  Do your kids love our PTA-sponsored after-school programs and events like Spelling Bee and the Panther Prowl?
• Are your kids involved in sports and other activities where you connect with other PTES parents and can help spread the word about the value of our PTA?
• Do you know members of the Poplar Tree ES community who you would trust to lead all of the great programs the PTA supports for the students and teachers?
• Have you previously served on a board or a committee, but don't have the time for a long-term leadership role right now?
• The committee will specifically look to recommend candidates for President, President-elect, 6 VP positions, Treasurer and Secretary.

You can help ensure the continued success of the PTA by volunteering for this committee with a minimal time commitment. No previous PTA leadership experience is necessary

Here is a rough timeline of upcoming related activities:

• February 20: Elect the nominating committee
• March: Q&A with PTA Board
• April: Present nominees for 2025-26 PTA Board
• May: Hold general membership election

All members of the nominating committee must be PTA members.

Main duties include helping solicit PTA board nominees, collecting nomination applications, and helping to present nominees for election.

Email [email protected] if you are interested in serving on the committee by February 19th.

  🐝Sign-up almost closed for the Spelling Bee🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Encouraging Digital Citizenship 💻
• Talent Show🩰🎹🥁🪄😝
• 6th Grade Sponsored Pajama Dance🪩
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Spelling Bee - Last Call!
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

This week's schedule might have been different than usual, but we were still able to maintain our sense of community and held our House Closing Circles! These events are a quick 20 minute gathering at the end of the day with each house where we greet each other, do a fun activity, share some news, and highlight students who have been Ethical & Global Citizens! The Yellow House met Tuesday, Blue House Thursday, Green House Friday, and the Red House will meet Monday! Ask your child about the expectations for assembly behavior!

We wanted to bring your attention to a new section of our Poplar Tree website that highlights the "Top Ten things about Poplar Tree!" Check it out HERE! We had fun identifying some things that truly make Poplar Tree a special and unique place to learn and grow!

Next week the quarter ends on Tuesday, and therefore Wednesday, January 29 is a teacher workday - no school for students! 

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! 

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

💻Encouraging Digital Citizenship 

In this ever changing digital world, we would like to emphasize the importance of teaching our students to be digital citizens. Doing this is a shared responsibility between the school and home! You can learn more about FCPS policy on this shared responsibility HERE!

In addition, we wanted to make sure you knew about ways in which you can help monitor what students are doing on their school devices. 

1. Sign up to receive Lightspeed Parent Reports sent to you each week. Click HERE to learn more!
2. If your child is bringing home their school device home, you can check their history. See the image below for how to do this!

If you have any questions about technology use at Poplar Tree, please reach out to our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

 

🩰🎹🥁🪄😝 Sign Up For The Talent Show!

Is your student a singer, dancer, comedian, magician, musician? Do they have an amazing talent to share at this year's Talent Show?

• Every performer must complete the registration form by no later than March 1. Register HERE!
• A parent information session will be held on Zoom on Monday February 17 at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom HERE.
• Any background music (cut down to 2 min. in length) is to be submitted to [email protected] by no later than March 1.
• Rehearsals will be held on March 11 directly after school, a parent chaperone per act is required for rehearsals and for the night of the performance.
• The performance date is Friday March 14 at 6 p.m.

Questions? Email [email protected].

 

Pajama Dance

Our 6th grade class will be hosting a pajama dance for students in Grades 4-6 on January 31, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Bring new never used socks, hats and gloves to donate the Hypothermia Shelters. Proceeds will be in support of the 6th Grade celebration!

Cost: $10 per student (drop off event)

Includes water and a snack. Bring cash for other concessions.

Register HERE!

To volunteer click HERE!

  🐝Sign-up almost closed for the Spelling Bee🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• 6th Grade Sponsored Pajama Dance🪩
• PTA Announcements 📣
  
  • PTA Meeting
  • Winter After School Classes
  • Spelling Bee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

It was so great to have our students back for our first full week of school in 2025! We look forward to lots of great things happening in our school this year, including house morning meetings and closing circles, supporting an inclusive learning environment for all, PTA sponsored after school programs, and concerts galore from our talented musicians!

We just want to remind you about our cell phone policy. Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions!

All students at Poplar Tree should follow these expectations:

• Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
• Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
• Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.

If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call Poplar Tree's Main Office at (703) 633-7400. Do not call or text your students during the school day. 

As a reminder there is no school on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing all our Panthers back here at school on Tuesday!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

Pajama Dance

Our 6th grade class will be hosting a pajama dance for students in Grades 4-6 on January 31, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Bring new never used socks, hats and gloves to donate the Hypothermia Shelters. Proceeds will be in support of the 6th Grade celebration!

Cost: $10 per student (drop off event)

Includes water and a snack. Bring cash for other concessions.

Register HERE!

To volunteer click HERE!

  First PTA Meeting of 2025

Join our first PTA meeting of 2025 in-person at PTES on January 23rd at 7pm! For those who are not able attend in person, join us via Zoom HERE!

Look forward to seeing everyone next week!

 

Winter After-School Classes!

Thanks to all who have signed up for our winter after school classes! All classes are now SOLD OUT other than Chess Club! To sign up for chess club, visit the PTA website.

Remember, you must be a PTA member to register your students. Join today to make sure your registration is up to date. Scholarships are available for some classes and financial assistance is available for PTA membership.

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

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Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Because of the snow days last week, the lunch menu this week has changed!

• Tuesday, January 14:
  • Chicken Tikka Masala w/ Brown Rice
  • Chana Masala w/Brown Rice
• Wednesday, January 15:
  
  • Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Wings w/Roll
  • Sweet Thai Chili Chickenless Bites with Roll
• Thursday, January 16
  • BBQ Chicken Sandwich
  • Vegan Burger w/BBQ Sauce on Bun

Thank you for your understanding!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• 6th Grade Sponsored Pajama Dance🪩
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Panera Bread Spirit Night
  • Registration for Winter After School Classes
  • Spelling Bee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

What a wacky week! We were so excited to have our students back in school even if just for a shortened day. We could tell by the smiles on their faces that they were happy to see their friends and teachers! 

We are looking forward to hopefully a full week of school next week!

We hope everyone was able to enjoy the snow and stays safe and warm this weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

Pajama Dance

Our 6th grade class will be hosting a pajama dance for students in Grades 4-6 on January 31, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Bring new never used socks, hats and gloves to donate the Hypothermia Shelters. Proceeds will be in support of the 6th Grade celebration!

Cost: $10 per student (drop off event)

Includes water and a snack. Bring cash for other concessions.

Register HERE!

To volunteer click HERE!

  Panera Break Spirit Night

Need dinner plans? 😋 Come support Poplar Tree Elementary PTA at our Panera Bread fundraiser! Join us on January 15th from 4-8 PM at the Fairfax Towne Center location. 25% of all sales will be donated to our school. Just use code FUND4U online or mention Poplar Tree PTA at checkout.

Let's raise some dough!

 

Registration Now Open for Winter After-School Classes!

The Poplar Tree PTA is excited to announce that registration is open for the winter session of after-school classes. Back by popular demand, Art Club, Sticky Fingers Cooking, and Chess Club are returning, plus thanks to your survey feedback, we’re also introducing a 2-hour Robotics Club and Minecraft Programming!

Information is available on the PTA website and flyers are coming home in Friday’s folders. There are limited seats for each class. *Please note that the Robotics age groups have been switched since last Friday’s Paw Print. The new days are below.

Remember, you must be a PTA member to register your students. Join today to make sure your registration is up to date. Scholarships are available for some classes and financial assistance is available for PTA membership.

Winter session programs include:

Day

Program

Time

Grades

Start Date

Tuesday

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

K-2

January 14

Wednesday

 

 

Art Club

3:30-4:45

K-6

January 8

Chess Club

3:35-4:35

K-6

January 15

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

3-6

January 15

Thursday

 

iCode Robotics Club

3:35-5:35

4-6

January 16

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

3-6

January 16

Friday

 

iCode Robotics Club

3:35-5:35

1-3

January 17

Minecraft Programming

3:35-4:35

1-6

February 7

 

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
• 6th Grade Sponsored Pajama Dance🪩
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Registration for Winter After School Classes
  • Spelling Bee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

As a reminder, there is no school until Monday, January 6. Our office will also be closed during this time.

We hope everyone has a lovely holiday season and a relaxing winter break!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Dhakal Family! Aswin is a 6th grader in Ms. Nuckols' class!

If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!

 

Pajama Dance

Our 6th grade class will be hosting a pajama dance for students in Grades 4-6 on January 31, 2025 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Bring new never used socks, hats and gloves to donate the Hypothermia Shelters. Proceeds will be in support of the 6th Grade celebration!

Cost: $10 per student (drop off event)

Includes water and a snack. Bring cash for other concessions.

Register HERE!

 

Registration Now Open for Winter After-School Classes!

The Poplar Tree PTA is excited to announce that registration is open for the winter session of after-school classes. Back by popular demand, Art Club, Sticky Fingers Cooking, and Chess Club are returning, plus thanks to your survey feedback, we’re also introducing a 2-hour Robotics Club and Minecraft Programming!

Information is available on the PTA website and flyers are coming home in Friday’s folders. There are limited seats for each class. *Please note that the Robotics age groups have been switched since last Friday’s Paw Print. The new days are below.

Remember, you must be a PTA member to register your students. Join today to make sure your registration is up to date. Scholarships are available for some classes and financial assistance is available for PTA membership.

Winter session programs include:

Day

Program

Time

Grades

Start Date

Tuesday

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

K-2

January 14

Wednesday

 

 

Art Club

3:30-4:45

K-6

January 8

Chess Club

3:35-4:35

K-6

January 15

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

3-6

January 15

Thursday

 

iCode Robotics Club

3:35-5:35

4-6

January 16

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

3-6

January 16

Friday

 

iCode Robotics Club

3:35-5:35

1-3

January 17

Minecraft Programming

3:35-4:35

1-6

February 7

 

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
• Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon ❤️
• Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
• 6th Grade Sweet Frog Fundraiser 🍨
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Registration coming for Winter After School Classes
  • Spelling Bee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

This week has been full of winter cheer with a number of  fun events that brought joy all around!.

• Winter Concert: Our talented musicians shared some beautiful melodies at our Winter Concert. The children's enthusiasm and dedication shone through in their performances!

• Gingerbread Cookie Extravaganza: The aroma of gingerbread filled our Kindergarten classrooms as students used their creativity to decorate their own gingerbread cookies!

• Book Fair: Our Book Fair was a huge success! Thanks to Ms. Riddile and all of our volunteers who helped set up and sell books this week! We hope our students were able to find at least one new book to enjoy!

• Superintendent Visit: We were honored to welcome Dr. Reid, FCPS Superintendent to Poplar Tree this week! Dr. Reid enjoyed spending time with our students, observing classrooms, and learning about the exciting things happening at our school.

We hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Ferragamo Family! Brady is a 5th grader in Ms. O'Neill's class!

If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!

 

Coming Soon! Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results 

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

 

Referrals Due December 15!

For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher ([email protected]) by THIS Sunday, December 15. 

NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.

 

Sweet Frog fundraiser for 6th grade

Please support our 6th grade fundraiser at Sweet Frog on Thursday December 19th. It is unclear whether MOD pizza in Greenbriar Shopping Center will reopen by Thursday. If it does reopen, please support us there too on December 19th!

Happy holidays!

 

Registration Opens Next Week for Winter After-School Classes!

The Poplar Tree PTA is excited to sponsor after-school classes for the winter session! Registration will open next Friday, 12/20. Check the Paw Print, PTA website, and flyers in next Friday’s folders for more information.

Please note that you must be a PTA member to register your students. Join today to make sure your registration is up to date. Scholarships are available for some classes and financial assistance is available for PTA membership.

We appreciate everyone who responded to the survey! Because of your comments we’ve added Minecraft Programming and a 2-hour Robotics Club, plus we’re continuing all previous classes because of high levels of satisfaction. We hear your interest in sports classes and while we do not have access to the gym due to SACC usage, we are exploring an outdoor option for the spring. Thank you for your feedback!

Winter session programs will include:

Day

Program

Time

Grades

Start Date

Tuesday

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

K-2

January 14

Wednesday

 

 

Art Club

3:30-4:45

K-6

January 8

Chess Club

3:35-4:35

K-6

January 15

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

3-6

January 15

Thursday

 

iCode Robotics Club

3:35-5:35

1-3

January 16

Sticky Fingers Cooking

3:35-4:35

3-6

January 16

Friday

 

iCode Robotics Club

3:35-5:35

4-6

January 17

Minecraft Programming

3:35-4:35

1-6

February 7

 

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Outdoor Recess Guidelines 🥶🧥🧤
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
• Cold Lunch on Early Release Mondays 🥪
• SCA Spirit Day - Decades Day! 🎉
• Book Fair is Coming! 📚
• Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon ❤️
• Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Share Your Thoughts About After-School Classes!
  • Spelling Bee
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

It was a busy full week of school and we loved having all the children back in the building after the Thanksgiving break! It was also very chilly outside. Please be sure to read the information below about outdoor recess during the cold weather months!

As a reminder this Monday, December 9 is a 3-hour early release! If your child will be dismissing in a different way than previously, please either complete THIS FORM or call our front office at (703) 633-7400 to be sure we know. Your cooperation with this is greatly appreciated so we can make sure all students get home safely.

Thank you and have a fabulous weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

🥶Outdoor Recess Guidelines🧥🧤

Please be aware that outdoor recess will continue to happen throughout the cold weather months. Per FCPS guidelines the only times we would not go outside is when there is a wind chill advisory or warning. Please make sure you send your children to school with warm weather clothing - coats, hats, and gloves.

If you need assistance with providing any warm weather clothing to your child please contact our school counselors Beth Mertens and Carrie Clark.

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Jeon Family! Chloe is a 5th grader in Ms. Chung's class and Ian is a 2nd grader in Ms. Polandick's class!

If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!

 

🥪 Cold Lunch🍐 On Early Release Mondays

On early release Mondays the menu options in the cafeteria will be turkey sandwich or PBJ. Milk, fruits and vegetables will still be offered on these days.

Thank you for your understanding!

 

SCA Spirit Day 🎉 Decades Day! 🎉

Next Friday, December 13 will be an SCA Spirit Day - Decades Day! Dress up in your favorite decade - whether it be the roaring 20s or the flashy 80s! Can't wait to see the school spirit!

 

📚 Book Fair is Coming! 📚

Join us as the library transforms into a whimsical Book Fair wonderland full of sweet literary treats! Pick up new releases and classic favorites, just in time to gift to bookworms big and small. The first opportunity to shop is during Book Fair Family Night on Tuesday, December 10 from 4-7:30pm. Come early for the first dibs on popular titles and some sugary surprises.

Volunteers are also needed to support Mrs. Riddile with set up, browsing, Family Night, and break down. Sign up to help HERE!

 

💰Book Fair eWallet💳

Need a simple solution to support your student shopping the Book Fair independently? You can set up an eWallet with a spending limit and only pay for what they use. Use THIS link for a video about how to set up an eWallet with Bookworm Central. Set up your eWallet HERE.

 

Coming Soon! Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Results 

Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.

Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.

 

🌮 Do Good with Chipotle! 🌶️

Poplar Tree ES PTA Chipotle Fundraiser 12/4 4:00-8:00 Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Order online or for pickup using code: QE2Y76G

 

Referrals Due December 15!

For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher ([email protected]) by Sunday, December 15. 

NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.

 

🤔 Share Your Thoughts About After-School Classes!🤔

As the PTA's fall session of after-school programs wrap up, we'd love to get your thoughts through a quick survey.

• What did your student love?
• What could be better?
• Any ideas for future classes?

This survey will take less than 2 minutes of your time and will help make sure we match our limited resources for these classes with our families' interests. text. Take the survey HERE!

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
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Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We are excited to announce the installation of a new ADA accessible front door at Poplar Tree. This improvement will enhance accessibility for all members of our community, including students, staff, and visitors with disabilities.

Key Points:

• Accessibility: The new door is designed to comply with ADA regulations, making it easier for individuals with mobility challenges to enter the building.
• Safety: The door is equipped with a safety feature that will automatically open and close. Please be aware that once the door is completely open it will remain open for several seconds.
• Doorbell Integration: The new door is directly linked to our existing doorbell system. When someone rings the doorbell, the office staff or SACC staff will follow our normal safety procedures (asking who is at the door and their purpose for visiting the school) and manually click the button to open the door.

Additional Safety Note:

The door will remain open for a few seconds to allow visitors to enter the building. Please be mindful of other visitors behind you as you enter, and ensure they do not enter the building with you.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Outstanding Employees at Poplar Tree 🎉
• Book Fair is Coming! 📚
• Boundary Review Meetings ⭕
• Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Share Your Thoughts About After-School Classes!
  • Do Good with Chipotle! 
  • Spelling Bee
  • Running Club
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for our wonderful school community. Your support, encouragement, and partnership are so important in creating a positive and enriching learning environment for our students.

We am grateful for the dedication of our teachers and staff, who work hard to inspire and educate our children day in and day out. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every classroom!

We are also thankful for our students, who bring joy, curiosity, and a zest for learning to our school. They are the reason we love what we do!

As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2.

Learn more about the first Thanksgiving here!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

🎉 Outstanding Employees 🎉

We love all our staff at Poplar Tree! And we want to take time to recognize those staff that were nominated as Outstanding Employees this year!

• • Outstanding Teacher Nominees:

    • Michelle Griffiths (Preschool Teacher)

    • Susan Wrobel (Preschool Teacher)

    • Danielle Spiroch (Special Education Teacher)

    • Cat Grieco (3rd Grade Teacher)

    • Karen Martinez (3rd Grade Teacher)

    • Lauren McGrath (Special Education Chair)

    • Michelle Thompson (1st Grade Teacher)

  • Outstanding New Teacher Nominee:

    • Ariana Licausi (3rd Grade Teacher)

  • Outstanding Leader:

    • Amy Alley (Assistant Principal)

The following staff will be moving forward and representing Poplar Tree at the pyramid Level!

• Poplar Tree Outstanding Teacher: Lauren McGrath

• Poplar Tree Outstanding New Teacher: Ariana Licausi

Check out the video below to see photos of all our nominees and winners!

 

📚 Book Fair is Coming! 📚

Join us as the library transforms into a whimsical Book Fair wonderland full of sweet literary treats! Pick up new releases and classic favorites, just in time to gift to bookworms big and small. The first opportunity to shop is during Book Fair Family Night on Tuesday, December 10 from 4-7:30pm. Come early for the first dibs on popular titles and some sugary surprises.

Volunteers are also needed to support Mrs. Riddile with set up, browsing, Family Night, and break down. Sign up to help HERE!

 

Referrals Due December 15!

For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher ([email protected]) by Sunday, December 15. 

NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.

 

⭕ Boundary Review Meetings ⭕

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

 

🤔 Share Your Thoughts About After-School Classes!🤔

As the PTA's fall session of after-school programs wrap up, we'd love to get your thoughts through a quick survey.

• What did your student love?
• What could be better?
• Any ideas for future classes?

This survey will take less than 2 minutes of your time and will help make sure we match our limited resources for these classes with our families' interests. text. Take the survey HERE!

 

🌮 Do Good with Chipotle! 🌶️

Poplar Tree ES PTA Chipotle Fundraiser 12/4 4:00-8:00 Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Order online or for pickup using code: QE2Y76G

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

👟Running Club K - 6th Grade👟

It’s time to get your running and walking shoes on! We are continuing the before-school Running/Walking Club for all student grades 1-6. If a Kindergartener wants to join, please have a parent come and run or walk too. Best of all, it’s FREE! We will need at least 3 parents present each Thursday to ensure the safety of all of the children. Bring your mug of coffee and socialize as you help cross off a Panther Paw for each lap run! Register HERE today!

• When: Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 AM through December 5th.
• Where: Poplar Tree Elementary School Field (Outside basketball court)

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

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Bus 2 - Late Departure

Bus 2 was running late today. It departed the school at 4:02 pm.

Thank you!!

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NO EARLY RELEASE TODAY!

Just a reminder that today Monday, November 25 is a FULL school day. We will NOT be having an early release today. 

The next 3-hour early release will be on Monday, December 9!

Thank you!!

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
•  Staying Healthy! 🧴🦠
• Boundary Review Meetings ⭕
• Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
• Rocky Run Theater: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 🎭
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Do Good with Chipotle! 
  • Spelling Bee
  • Running Club
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We need your help with ensuring that our students come to school because absences add up! The weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Winter Break we often see an increase in student absences. 

Here are some important facts:

• Missing 18 days in a school year or 2 days every month equals lower test scores and retention in later grades.
• Research shows that students who miss just 2 days of school a month are less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

• 10% of school days missed can lead to chronic absence. 
• Chronic absenteeism in elementary school significantly disrupts a child’s ability to build foundational skills in math. 
• Missing a large number of school days can hinder social development, as students miss opportunities to form relationships and practice teamwork. 
• By sixth grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school. 

When planning a long family trip, please be aware of the following FCPS Regulations:

• Students who are absent for 15 consecutive days will be unenrolled from our system and must be re-enrolled in order to return to school. 
• Teachers shall not be required to provide assignments in advance of the absences but may do so at their discretion.
• Parents and students are encouraged to work with teachers prior to the absence to develop a plan for making up missed work, including expected deadlines.

For more information please visit the Attendance Resources and Support page on the FCPS Website.

We appreciate your support!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Owen Family! Juliana is a 4th grader in Ms. Kollmer's class and Ryker is a Kindergartener in Ms. Bauer's class!

If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!

 

🧴 Staying Healthy! 🦠

As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important to remind our students, staff, and families about the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.

Key Reminders:

• Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.  
• Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
• Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
• Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 

Check out the following helpful videos:

• Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu 
• Your Health Is In Your Hands with the Help from a Shark

 

⭕ Boundary Review Meetings ⭕

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

 

Referrals Due December 15!

For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher ([email protected]) by Sunday, December 15. 

NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.

 

🎭 Rocky Run Theatre 🎭 You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

Come see past Poplar Tree students and friends in Rocky Run Middle School's fall theater show: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Four performances from November 22-24. Tickets are $8 for 6th grade and under; $10 for 7th grade and up. Enjoy a show that will be fun for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased online HERE. See you there!

 

🌮 Do Good with Chipotle! 🌶️

Poplar Tree ES PTA Chipotle Fundraiser 12/4 4:00-8:00 Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Order online or for pickup using code: QE2Y76G

  🐝Sign-up is open for the Spelling Bee 2025🐝

The Poplar Tree PTA has been planning for a successful spelling bee program for 2024-2025. Poplar Tree is proud to offer students an opportunity to exhibit their proficiency in the art of spelling and, just as importantly, vocabulary. The school Spelling Bee Champion will advance to the Fairfax County regional competition. The regional winner will go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee representing Fairfax County. The registration deadline is 01/31/25. If you are interested, please visit the website for more information and to register HERE!

 

👟Running Club K - 6th Grade👟

It’s time to get your running and walking shoes on! We are continuing the before-school Running/Walking Club for all student grades 1-6. If a Kindergartener wants to join, please have a parent come and run or walk too. Best of all, it’s FREE! We will need at least 3 parents present each Thursday to ensure the safety of all of the children. Bring your mug of coffee and socialize as you help cross off a Panther Paw for each lap run! Register HERE today!

• When: Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 AM through December 5th.
• Where: Poplar Tree Elementary School Field (Outside basketball court)

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
• Screening Assessment Results 📈
• Boundary Review Meetings ⭕
• Safety and Security at Poplar Tree 🔒
• Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
• Rocky Run Theater: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown 🎭
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Hybrid (In Person & Virtual) PTA Meeting
  • Lazy Dog 6th Grade Fundraiser
  • Running Club
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We hope this week has been filled with joy and learning for your children. As the leaves are falling and the weather turns cooler, our students continue to thrive in their classrooms!

This week, we've explored a variety of exciting topics, from Ecosystems to Fractions to Ancient Civilizations. Our teachers have been working hard to create engaging experiences for all our students!

We hope to see many of you at our PTA meeting next Thursday, November 21. This will be our first in-person meeting since 2020!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Murady Family! Ilyana is a 4th grader in Ms. Kollmer's class!

If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!

 

📈 Testing Results💻 Screening Assessment Reports Available in SIS ParentVUE

Each fall, FCPS students take part in screening assessments for reading and mathematics to identify strengths and areas for support. Score reports for families are posted in ParentVUE in the “Documents” section, generally about one month after testing has been completed.

• iReady reports in grades 1-8 and Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) reports in grades 1-3 are available in ParentVUE now. 
• VALLSS and Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) reports for kindergarteners will be available by Friday, November 15, and for pre-K students by Friday, December 6. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student tests at each grade level, including what each test is for and when each test takes place. Caregivers may follow up with their children’s teachers for more information about how they use test results to support student success.

⭕ Boundary Review Meetings ⭕

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

 

🔒 Safety & Security🪪

One way we strive to keep everybody safe is by requiring ALL visitors to check in using their government issued ID when coming into the building OR picking up your child.

Please ensure when you come to Poplar Tree you bring your ID.

No ID = No Entry! Thank you for your support in keeping our students, staff, and community safe!

 

Referrals Due December 15!

For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher ([email protected]) by Sunday, December 15. 

NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.

 

🎭 Rocky Run Theatre 🎭 You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

Come see past Poplar Tree students and friends in Rocky Run Middle School's fall theater show: You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Four performances from November 22-24. Tickets are $8 for 6th grade and under; $10 for 7th grade and up. Enjoy a show that will be fun for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased online HERE. See you there!

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! First HYBRID PTA Meeting on November 21st @ 7pm!

Looking forward to seeing many of you next Thursday night at our first in-person PTA meeting since February 2020!! Location will be at PTES at 7pm, next Thursday, November 21st. This meeting is set up as a hybrid meeting, so if you’re not able to attend in person, join us via Zoom HERE!

 

Lazy Dog All Week Spirit Week

Please join us at Lazy Dog all next week (Nov. 18-24) for a 6th grade fundraiser. Coupon code 39PTE

 

👟Running Club K - 6th Grade👟

It’s time to get your running and walking shoes on! We are continuing the before-school Running/Walking Club for all student grades 1-6. If a Kindergartener wants to join, please have a parent come and run or walk too. Best of all, it’s FREE! We will need at least 3 parents present each Thursday to ensure the safety of all of the children. Bring your mug of coffee and socialize as you help cross off a Panther Paw for each lap run! Register HERE today!

• When: Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 AM through December 5th.
• Where: Poplar Tree Elementary School Field (Outside basketball court)

 

🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
Website | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
• Safety and Security at Poplar Tree 🔒
• Full Time Advanced Academics Deadline 🗓️
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Hybrid (In Person & Virtual) PTA Meeting
  • Running Club
  • MOD Pizza & Sweet Frog Fundraisers
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We want to express our sincerest gratitude to all our Veterans for their selfless service and sacrifices. Today, our school community came together for a special Veterans Day assembly to honor these brave individuals.

The assembly was filled with patriotic songs, Veteran speakers, and poetry readings. Our students had the opportunity to learn more about what it means to be a Veteran and watch a slideshow of many of the Veterans related to our Poplar Tree community.

Thank you to all our Veterans and guests that were able to attend and help make this event truly special! We are incredibly grateful to all our Veterans for their dedication to our country! 

As a reminder, Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day and there is no school. We hope you take some time on Monday to thank a Veteran!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Velasco Family! Vincent is a 5th grader in Ms. O'Neill's class and Alessandra is a 2nd grader in Ms. Polandick's class!

If you would like your family to be featured in one of our Family Spotlights, please complete THIS FORM!

 

🔒 Safety & Security🪪

One way we strive to keep everybody safe is by requiring ALL visitors to check in using their government issued ID when coming into the building OR picking up your child.

Please ensure when you come to Poplar Tree you bring your ID.

No ID = No Entry! Thank you for your support in keeping our students, staff, and community safe!

 

Referrals Due December 15!

For families interested in referring their child for Full Time Advanced Academics services, forms need to be emailed to Ms. Keleher ([email protected]) by Sunday, December 15. 

NO REFERRALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 15!

Fore more information on the Referral Process, click HERE.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! First HYBRID PTA Meeting on November 21st @ 7pm!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 21st, to join us for the FIRST in-person PTA Meeting since February 2020!!! This will be a great opportunity to meet new parents and to catch up with others who you may not have seen in a while! Location is PTES. More details to follow next week on the hybrid option, including the zoom link for those joining virtually.

 

👟Running Club K - 6th Grade👟

It’s time to get your running and walking shoes on! We are continuing the before-school Running/Walking Club for all student grades 1-6. If a Kindergartener wants to join, please have a parent come and run or walk too. Best of all, it’s FREE! We will need at least 3 parents present each Thursday to ensure the safety of all of the children. Bring your mug of coffee and socialize as you help cross off a Panther Paw for each lap run! Register HERE today!

• When: Thursdays from 7:45 to 8:20 AM through December 5th.
• Where: Poplar Tree Elementary School Field (Outside basketball court)

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🖐🏼Join the PTA! 🖐🏼

Our PTA supports the school in many ways! Join the PTA today to help contribute to our awesome school community!

Join here: http://www.poplartreepta.org

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
Website | Twitter