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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]
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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
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**UPDATED TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON Dr. REID'S VISIT TO ROCKY RUN!**

In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Uniquely US Family Spotlight💡
• PTES Celebrates Veterans Day 🎖️
• Outstanding Employee Nominations 🎉
• 6th Grade Bake Sale 🧁
• Dr. Reid visits Rocky Run Middle School! 👋
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Running Club
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We cannot believe we have made it to the end of the first quarter of school! All of our students should be so proud of all the hard work they have put in each and every day. We've seen our students grow as Creative & Critical Thinkers and look forward to continuing to focus on this Portrait of a Graduate attribute during the remainder of the school year!

We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. 

This week we also recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

As a reminder there is no school for students on Friday, November 1, Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5! We look forward to having our students back in the building on Wednesday, November 6!

Have an awesome weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Friedman Family! Alyssa is a 6th grader in Ms. McGann's class!

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

 

🎖️PTES Celebrates our Veterans🎖️ Family members of our Poplar Tree students who have served or are currently serving in the military are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024!

• The celebration will go as follows:
  • ⭐ 9:00 am - Reception for Veterans in the Library
  • ⭐ 9:15 am - Schoolwide Assembly in the gym

• To have your Veterans' photo in a video slideshow we will be showing at the celebration, to sign up for your Veteran to speak at our assembly, or to RSVP to the event, please complete THIS FORM by Friday, November 1!

 You will have to have a Google account to share your photo on this form. If you do not have one, you can send the photo via email to Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

⭐We look forward to honoring all of our Veterans!⭐

 

Outstanding Employee Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Poplar Tree Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through THIS GOOGLE FORM by Nov. 1, 2024.

 

🧁 6th Grade Bake Sale🍪

Join us for Poplar Tree's 6th Grade Bake Sale next Tuesday, November 5th! Come by to purchase some delicious baked goods. We'll be there from 6am-7pm!

Do you LOVE to bake?? Any and all contributions of baked goods are welcome!! Sign up to donate baked goods HERE!

 

👋 Dr. Reid Visit to Rocky Run

Dr. Reid will be coming to Rocky Run  on November 7 at 6:30 PM for a community conversation. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome!

 

👟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💡
• PTES Celebrates Veterans Day 🎖️
• Outstanding Employee Nominations 🎉
• 6th Grade Bake Sale 🧁
• Dr. Reid visits Rocky Run Middle School! 
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Running Club
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We cannot believe we have made it to the end of the first quarter of school! All of our students should be so proud of all the hard work they have put in each and every day. We've seen our students grow as Creative & Critical Thinkers and look forward to continuing to focus on this Portrait of a Graduate attribute during the remainder of the school year!

We wish a fun Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. 

This week we also recognize those in our community observing All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos. For Catholics, All Saints Day (November 1) celebrates all those who are with God in Heaven, known and unknown. All Souls Day (November 2), known in Mexico and Latin America as Día de los Muertos, is a day of remembrance and prayer for all those who have died, especially for the souls who may be in purgatory. These special days are celebrated by Catholics, Anglicans, and some Protestants throughout the world.

As a reminder there is no school for students on Friday, November 1, Monday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 5! We look forward to having our students back in the building on Wednesday, November 6!

Have an awesome weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Friedman Family! Alyssa is a 6th grader in Ms. McGann's class!

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

 

🎖️PTES Celebrates our Veterans🎖️ Family members of our Poplar Tree students who have served or are currently serving in the military are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024!

• The celebration will go as follows:
  • ⭐ 9:00 am - Reception for Veterans in the Library
  • ⭐ 9:15 am - Schoolwide Assembly in the gym

• To have your Veterans' photo in a video slideshow we will be showing at the celebration, to sign up for your Veteran to speak at our assembly, or to RSVP to the event, please complete THIS FORM by Friday, November 1!

 You will have to have a Google account to share your photo on this form. If you do not have one, you can send the photo via email to Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

⭐We look forward to honoring all of our Veterans!⭐

 

Outstanding Employee Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Poplar Tree Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through THIS GOOGLE FORM by Nov. 1, 2024.

 

🧁 6th Grade Bake Sale🍪

Join us for Poplar Tree's 6th Grade Bake Sale next Tuesday, November 5th! Come by to purchase some delicious baked goods. We'll be there from 6am-7pm!

Do you LOVE to bake?? Any and all contributions of baked goods are welcome!! Sign up to donate baked goods 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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Reminder: TOMORROW, Thursday, October 31 is a 2-hour early release!!

This is different than the Monday 3-hour early release days. All students will be dismissed at 1:25 pm and will follow their normal dismissal routine.

Thank you!!

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
Attendance: 703.633.7474 or [email protected]
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🎖️PTES Celebrates our Veterans🎖️ Family members of our Poplar Tree students who have served or are currently serving in the military are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024!

• The celebration will go as follows:
  • ⭐ 9:00 am - Reception for Veterans in the Library
  • ⭐ 9:15 am - Schoolwide Assembly in the gym

• To have your Veterans' photo in a video slideshow we will be showing at the celebration, to sign up for your Veteran to speak at our assembly, or to RSVP to the event, please complete THIS FORM by THIS Friday, November 1!

 You will have to have a Google account to share your photo on this form. If you do not have one, you can send the photo via email to Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

⭐We look forward to honoring all of our Veterans!⭐

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💡
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• SCA Fundraiser: Guess how much candy is in the jar! 🍬
• Outstanding Employee Nominations 🎉
• Advanced Academics Parent Meeting 🧠
• PTES Celebrates Veterans Day 🎖️
• CHS Haunted House Event 🎃
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Running Club
  • Join the PTA

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We have loved seeing all our students in their House T-Shirts today! We also can't wait to see everyone wearing them tonight for the Panther Prowl! A huge thank you to the team of volunteers who have helped to make the Panther Prowl a success!

Next week is a little wacky with scheduling. See below for reminders of the schedule:

• 3️⃣ Monday, October 28 - 3 hour early release
• 2️⃣ Thursday, October 31 - 2 hour early release
• 🕯️ Friday, November 1 - Holiday for staff and students: Diwali

Have a fabulous weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Fredes Family! Nelson is a 6th grader in Mr. Byrnes class, Daniella is a 3rd grader in Ms. Licausi's class, and Isabelle is a 1st grader in Ms. Davis' class!

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

 

🐾Panther Prowl is TONIGHT!!👟

• Race starts at 5:30 pm!
• After the race there will be a Runners Village with fun games and food!

• There will be a variety of food options at the race including Papa Johns Pizza, a Guapos Food Truck, Rita's Italian Ice, Cotton Candy, drinks and candy for sale!

• Currently we have raised $19,355! We are so close to $20,000. If we reach $20,000 our students will get free choice seating in the cafeteria for a day! You can still donate HERE!

 

🍬 SCA Fundraiser 🍭

Put your estimation to the test to win the jar of candy! During arrival the week of October 28th, take a guess at how much candy is in the jar. Each guess is $0.25. All proceeds go to the SCA!

 

Outstanding Employee Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Poplar Tree Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through THIS GOOGLE FORM by Nov. 1, 2024.

 

🧠 Advanced Academics Meeting

Please join our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Kim Keleher on Tuesday, October 29 at 9:00 am in room 100 to learn about the Full Time AAP referral process.

 

🎖️PTES Celebrates our Veterans🎖️ Family members of our Poplar Tree students who have served or are currently serving in the military are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024!

• The celebration will go as follows:
  • ⭐ 9:00 am - Reception for Veterans in the Library
  • ⭐ 9:15 am - Schoolwide Assembly in the gym

• To have your Veterans' photo in a video slideshow we will be showing at the celebration, to sign up for your Veteran to speak at our assembly, or to RSVP to the event, please complete THIS FORM by Friday, November 1!

 You will have to have a Google account to share your photo on this form. If you do not have one, you can send the photo via email to Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

⭐We look forward to honoring all of our Veterans!⭐

 

🎃CHS Haunted House Event🎃 Saturday, 10/26

Mark your calendars for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door).

To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com.

 

👟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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🐾 Poplar Tree Panther Prowl 👟 THIS FRIDAY, October 25! 👟 RACE ROUTE & INFO 🏃‍♂️

• The race is a 1 mile fun run that starts and ends at Poplar Tree!
• There will be a staggered start by grade level to keep everyone safe!
• After the race there will be a Runners Village with fun games and food options!
• Each student and staff member will receive their house t-shirt this week!
• Everyone should wear their shirt on Friday to school and the Prowl in order to show school spirit and celebrate all the money we've raised!

👋 VOLUNTEER ❤️ The Prowl and Runners Village aren’t possible without volunteers like you!

We can't wait to run or walk with you on Friday, October 25 at 5:30pm at Poplar Tree. If you'd like to help out before, during the race or after in the Runners Village, please sign up HERE. Thank you!

🍕 FOOD PURCHASES 🌮

There will be a variety of food options at the race including Papa Johns Pizza, a Guapos Food Truck, Rita's Italian Ice, Cotton Candy, drinks and candy for sale!

You can preorder Papas John's pizza HERE!  Choose between slices of cheese or pepperoni OR whole cheese or pepperoni pizza.

The Guapos food truck includes customizable Burrito Bowls, Quesadillas, and Tacos - YUM!

💰 DONATE 👍

As of last night, we have raised a total of $16,590! The more money we raise, the more goes back to the school and the more incentives our students get!

They've already earned the costume party for next Thursday, October 31! Can we reach our next goal for Free Choice Seating in the cafeteria for a day?!

Register your child or login and donate HERE!

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💡
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• Outstanding Employee Nominations 🎉
• Advanced Academics Parent Meeting 🧠
• PTES Celebrates Veterans Day 🎖️
• Yearbook Design Contest 🎨
• CHS Haunted House Event 🎃
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Mod Pizza and sweetFrog PTA fundraiser
  • Math Club
  • Join the PTA
  • Running Club

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

It was another great week at Poplar Tree! We celebrated Digital Citizenship week with a fun Spirit each day! It was fun to see all the different hobbies on Tuesday, the yellow on Wednesday, the silly hair and hats on Thursday, and the fun socks today! 

Every FCPS School is creating a highlights section on their website of some of the great things that make each school special.  We know that many of you share in our joy of being part of the amazing Poplar Tree community.  If you have a few minutes, please fill out THIS FORM to give us your perspective on what makes Poplar Tree special!  We are asking for responses by next Friday, October 25!

Enjoy the sunshine this weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

A new feature to our weekly Paw Print will now include a Family Spotlight! We want to highlight what makes each of our families unique and appreciate the diversity and values of our entire school community. 

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Mamat Family! Nurana is one of our fifth grade students in Ms. Reed's class!

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

 

👟Panther Prowl!🐾 We are so excited for our Panther Prowl Fun Run!

• When: Friday, October 25
• Time: Race starts at 5:30 pm
• What: A one mile Fun Run starting and ending at the school...followed by a Runner's Village of Games, Food, and more!

The Panther Prowl is also a fundraiser! Last year we raised ALMOST $30,000. All of that money goes back to our school!

It is not too late to register and help us raise money to support our school! Register HERE. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

Currently, we have raised $15,165!! Here is the breakdown of money raised by house! Which house will raise the most money this year?!?!?

• 💛 Yellow House - $5,260
• 💙 Blue House - $3,085
• ❤️ Red House - $2,950
• 💚 Green House - $2,870

Currently the following classes have raised the most money!

• Team Paska - $1,500
• Team Samanta - $1,300
• Team Grieco - $1,065

**We have earned over $15,000!!**

• On Thursday, October 31, all students can wear a school appropriate costume to school!! (no masks or weapons)

As a school...the more money we raise the more fun we can have!

• $20,000 - Free Choice Seating in the Cafe! Sit wherever you want at lunch for a day!
• $25,000 - Silly String Ms. Leisey & Ms. Riddile! The 4 students who raise the most money get to do the silly stringing!
• $30,000 - Ms. Andujar & Ms. Alley will wear inflatable costumes to school!

 

Outstanding Employee Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Poplar Tree Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through THIS GOOGLE FORM by Nov. 1, 2024.

 

🧠 Advanced Academics Meeting

Please join our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Kim Keleher on Tuesday, October 29 at 9:00 am in room 100 to learn about the Full Time AAP referral process.

 

🎖️PTES Celebrates our Veterans🎖️ Family members of our Poplar Tree students who have served or are currently serving in the military are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024!

• The celebration will go as follows:
  • ⭐ 9:00 am - Reception for Veterans in the Library
  • ⭐ 9:15 am - Schoolwide Assembly in the gym

• To have your Veterans' photo in a video slideshow we will be showing at the celebration, to sign up for your Veteran to speak at our assembly, or to RSVP to the event, please complete THIS FORM by Friday, November 1!

 You will have to have a Google account to share your photo on this form. If you do not have one, you can send the photo via email to Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

⭐We look forward to honoring all of our Veterans!⭐

 

🎨Calling All Artists!🖍️

The Poplar Tree yearbook is looking for amazing student-created art to feature on its cover. In addition to the front cover, there will be other spaces for artwork placement too. Entries must be school-centered and have Poplar Tree Elementary 2024-2025 featured prominently as well as this year’s slogan “Uniquely Us.” See flyer for more details. Artwork must be submitted to Mrs. Riddile in the library by Friday, October 25.

 

🎃CHS Haunted House Event🎃 Saturday, 10/26

Mark your calendars for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door).

To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com.

  Mod Pizza and Sweetfrog PTA Fundraiser

Please come support Poplar Tree PTA by dining at Mod Pizza and sweetFrog on November 13th 2024!

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  🔣 Math Club🧮

• Who we are: Math Club at Poplar Tree is a parents-run, after-school club
• Who can join: Grades 3-6
• Requirement for joining the club: PTA membership
• What we do: Club members will participate in at-home practice tests and worksheets (provided by the Math Club) and will come to the school for contests such as Math Olympiad, Noetic, and Math Kangaroo.
• We will NOT offer synchronous in-school coaching to the students this year.
• Duration: November 2024 to May 2025 (The first contest will be in November)
• Meeting Day for Contests: Tuesdays, between 6-8 PM (exact dates will be announced after the registration)
• Meeting Place for Contests: PTES Cafeteria Information
• Session for Parents: October 9th, Wednesday @7:00 PM (WebEx Meeting: 2632 006 1036 Password: 31415)
• Registration Due Date: October 18, 2024
• Registration Fees: $50 per student (3rdGrade); $65 per student (4th, 5th, 6thGrade) (Payment links are available on the registration form)

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💡
• Digital Citizenship Spirit Week 💻🎉
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• PTES Celebrates Veterans Day 🎖️
• Yearbook Design Contest 🎨
• Accompanist Needed 🎹
• Join our Office Team! 📞
• 6th Grade Red Robin Fundraiser 🍽️
• CHS Haunted House Event 🎃
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Math Club
  • Join the PTA
  • Running Club

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

It was another fun week at Poplar Tree! When we walk into classrooms we see students collaborating, engaged in their learning, and using their critical and creative thinking skills across all subject areas! Poplar Tree really is a great place to be!

May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. According to Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is when God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. Tonight, October 11, is an evening-only observance day of Yom Kippur. While we have school today, there are no important events after school this evening.

This Monday, October 14 is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Indigenous Peoples' Day honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples, past and present.

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

A new feature to our weekly Paw Print will now include a Family Spotlight! We want to highlight what makes each of our families unique and appreciate the diversity and values of our entire school community. 

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Schnarrs Family! James is one of our first grade students in Ms. Davis' class!

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

 

💻Digital Citizenship Spirit Week🎉

Next week is Digital Citizenship week! We will celebrate being Ethical & Global Citizens when using our devices. We look forward to seeing all the school spirit!

• 👩‍🍳⚾Tuesday: Hobby Day - Dress like something you like to do to remind us to balance our time on and offline!
• 💛⚠️Wednesday: Yellow Day - Wear yellow to remind us to use CAUTION when online.
• 👒🎩Thursday: Hat/Silly Hair Day - Wear a hat or silly hear to remind us to use our head to decide what is true or not online.
• 🧦Friday: Awesome Sock Day - Wear fun socks to remind us that we leave a trail online wherever we go.

 

👟Panther Prowl!🐾 We are so excited for our Panther Prowl Fun Run!

• When: Friday, October 25
• Time: Race starts at 5:30 pm
• What: A one mile Fun Run starting and ending at the school...followed by a Runner's Village of Games, Food, and more!

The Panther Prowl is also a fundraiser! Last year we raised ALMOST $30,000. All of that money goes back to our school!

It is not too late to register and help us raise money to support our school! Register HERE. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

Currently, we have raised $10,935!! Here is the breakdown of money raised by house! Which house will raise the most money this year?!?!?

• 💛 Yellow House - $3,345
• 💚 Green House - $2,560
• ❤️ Red House - $2,250
• 💙 Blue House - $2,110

Currently the following classes have raised the most money!

• Team Samanta - $1,300
• Team Davis - $790
• Team Polandick - $775

As a school...the more money we raise the more fun we can have!

• $15,000 - Costume Day! Wear your favorite costume to school! (No masks or weapons)
• $20,000 - Free Choice Seating in the Cafe! Sit wherever you want at lunch for a day!
• $25,000 - Silly String Ms. Leisey & Ms. Riddile! The 4 students who raise the most money get to do the silly stringing!
• $30,000 - Ms. Andujar & Ms. Alley will wear inflatable costumes to school!

 

🎖️PTES Celebrates our Veterans🎖️ Family members of our Poplar Tree students who have served or are currently serving in the military are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024!

• The celebration will go as follows:
  • ⭐ 9:00 am - Reception for Veterans in the Library
  • ⭐ 9:15 am - Schoolwide Assembly in the gym

• To have your Veterans' photo in a video slideshow we will be showing at the celebration, to sign up for your Veteran to speak at our assembly, or to RSVP to the event, please complete THIS FORM by Friday, November 1!

 You will have to have a Google account to share your photo on this form. If you do not have one, you can send the photo via email to Leslie Leisey at [email protected].

⭐We look forward to honoring all of our Veterans!⭐

 

🎨Calling All Artists!🖍️

The Poplar Tree yearbook is looking for amazing student-created art to feature on its cover. In addition to the front cover, there will be other spaces for artwork placement too. Entries must be school-centered and have Poplar Tree Elementary 2024-2025 featured prominently as well as this year’s slogan “Uniquely Us.” See flyer for more details. Artwork must be submitted to Mrs. Riddile in the library by Friday, October 25.

 

🎹 Accompanist Needed! 🎼

We are looking for a parent or community member to accompany the 5th & 6th grade Chorus students at our winter concert on Wednesday, December 11th.

Email [email protected] if you or someone you know is interested.

📞 Join our 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.

 

🍽️ 6th Grade Fundraiser

Support our 6th Grade class on Wednesday, October 16 by eating at Red Robin! You can also order online! Happy Eating!

 

🎃CHS Haunted House Event🎃 Saturday, 10/26

Mark your calendars for one of our local area’s favorite fall events - the Chantilly High School Haunted House! Along with the Haunted House, there will be games, face painting, and refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the Chargers Field Hockey, Girls Soccer & Girls Lacrosse programs. Tickets are $10 in advance ($15 at the door).

To order your tickets, use the QR code or log on to www.CHSHauntedHouse.com.

  💻 PTA Meeting ❤️

Our next PTA meeting will be a virtual meeting on Thursday, October 17th, at 7pm. Please see via Zoom HERE. Hope to see you there!

 

🔣 Math Club🧮

• Who we are: Math Club at Poplar Tree is a parents-run, after-school club
• Who can join: Grades 3-6
• Requirement for joining the club: PTA membership
• What we do: Club members will participate in at-home practice tests and worksheets (provided by the Math Club) and will come to the school for contests such as Math Olympiad, Noetic, and Math Kangaroo.
• We will NOT offer synchronous in-school coaching to the students this year.
• Duration: November 2024 to May 2025 (The first contest will be in November)
• Meeting Day for Contests: Tuesdays, between 6-8 PM (exact dates will be announced after the registration)
• Meeting Place for Contests: PTES Cafeteria Information
• Session for Parents: October 9th, Wednesday @7:00 PM (WebEx Meeting: 2632 006 1036 Password: 31415)
• Registration Due Date: October 18, 2024
• Registration Fees: $50 per student (3rdGrade); $65 per student (4th, 5th, 6thGrade) (Payment links are available on the registration form)

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💡
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• Yearbook Design Contest 🎨
• Picture Day Volunteers 📸
• Accompanist Needed 🎹
• Join our Office Team! 📞
• SEL Screener: Grades 3-6 ❤️
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Math Club
  • Join the PTA
  • Running Club

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Did you know this past Wednesday, October 2 was Custodians Appreciation Day?! We sure do appreciate our custodians, Mr. Hana, Mr. Damian, Ms. Gonzalez, Mr. Nguyen, and Ms. Osei. They work so hard to keep our building looking nice and clean!

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

As a reminder, next Friday, October 11 is our Fall Picture Day! You can Order your child's picture day photos HERE!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

💡Uniquely US - Family Spotlight

A new feature to our weekly Paw Print will now include a Family Spotlight! We want to highlight what makes each of our families unique and appreciate the diversity and values of our entire school community. 

This week's Family Spotlight is on The Leisey Family! Ms. Leisey our School Based Technology Specialist, her son Blake is in 5th grade, and her daughter Summer is in 3rd grade!

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

 

👟Panther Prowl!🐾 We are so excited for our Panther Prowl Fun Run!

The Panther Prowl is more than just a fun run - it's also a fundraiser! Last year we raised ALMOST $30,000. All of that money goes back to our school!

It is not too late to register and help us raise money to support our school! Register HERE. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

Currently, we have raised $9,620!! Here is the breakdown of money raised by house! Which house will raise the most money this year?!?!?

• 💙 Blue House - $2,030
• ❤️ Red House - $2,130
• 💚 Green House - $2,175
• 💛 Yellow House - $3,285

As a school...the more money we raise the more fun we can have!

• $15,000 - Costume Day! Wear your favorite costume to school! (No masks or weapons)
• $20,000 - Free Choice Seating in the Cafe! Sit wherever you want at lunch for a day!
• $25,000 - Silly String Ms. Leisey & Ms. Riddile! The 4 students who raise the most money get to do the silly stringing!
• $30,000 - Ms. Andujar & Ms. Alley will wear inflatable costumes to school!

 

🎨Calling All Artists!🖍️

The Poplar Tree yearbook is looking for amazing student-created art to feature on its cover. In addition to the front cover, there will be other spaces for artwork placement too. Entries must be school-centered and have Poplar Tree Elementary 2024-2025 featured prominently as well as this year’s slogan “Uniquely Us.” See flyer for more details. Artwork must be submitted to Mrs. Riddile in the library by Friday, October 25.

 

📸 Picture Day Volunteers Needed

Poplar Tree Elementary's Picture Day is just around the corner on Friday, October 11th, and we are looking for volunteers to assist with organizing students, managing the flow, and ensuring that every smile is picture-perfect.

If you have some time to spare and would like to contribute, please sign up to volunteer HERE. Your support is greatly appreciated!

 

🎹 Accompanist Needed! 🎼

We are looking for a parent or community member to accompany the 5th & 6th grade Chorus students at our winter concert on Wednesday, December 11th.

Email [email protected] if you or someone you know is interested.

📞 Join our 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.

 

❤️ SEL Screener: Grades 3-6

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener provides our students with the opportunity to share their perspective on how their school and community supports them and helps them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community is at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.

PTES Students in grades 3-6 will take the SEL Screener during the fall window between October 9-31. After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. Families who wish to opt their students out of the SEL Screener can do so via the Parent Digital Consent System OR by completing the Fairfax County Social Emotional Learning Screener Opt-Out Request Form.

For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact the School Counselor: Beth Mertens at [email protected] .

  🔣 Math Club🧮

• Who we are: Math Club at Poplar Tree is a parents-run, after-school club
• Who can join: Grades 3-6
• Requirement for joining the club: PTA membership
• What we do: Club members will participate in at-home practice tests and worksheets (provided by the Math Club) and will come to the school for contests such as Math Olympiad, Noetic, and Math Kangaroo.
• We will NOT offer synchronous in-school coaching to the students this year.
• Duration: November 2024 to May 2025 (The first contest will be in November)
• Meeting Day for Contests: Tuesdays, between 6-8 PM (exact dates will be announced after the registration)
• Meeting Place for Contests: PTES Cafeteria Information
• Session for Parents: October 9th, Wednesday @7:00 PM (WebEx Meeting: 2632 006 1036 Password: 31415)
• Registration Due Date: October 18, 2024
• Registration Fees: $50 per student (3rdGrade); $65 per student (4th, 5th, 6thGrade) (Payment links are available on the registration form)

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 🗣️
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• House T-Shirts 👕
• Join our Office Team! 📞
• SEL Screener: Grades 3-6 ❤️
• September Advanced Academics Newsletter 🧠
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Join the PTA
  • Running Club

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.  Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools and offices will be closed. In addition, Friday, October 4 is a student holiday.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

👟Panther Prowl!🐾 We are so excited for our Panther Prowl Fun Run!

The Panther Prowl is more than just a fun run - it's also a fundraiser! Last year we raised ALMOST $30,000. All of that money goes back to our school!

It is not too late to register and help us raise money to support our school! Register HERE. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

Currently, we have raised $7,995!! Let's keep those registrations coming!!

  T-Shirt Contest

We are so excited for all the awesome T-Shirt designs we have received! We have chosen our winning design(s) and will be sharing next week!

 

Purchase a House T-Shirt for Your Family!

All Poplar Tree students will receive a House T-shirt before the Panther Prowl free of charge. If any additional family members would like to purchase a T-shirt for themselves, you can do so by filling out THIS FORM. 

📞 Join our 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.

 

❤️ SEL Screener: Grades 3-6

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener provides our students with the opportunity to share their perspective on how their school and community supports them and helps them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community is at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.

PTES Students in grades 3-6 will take the SEL Screener during the fall window between October 9-31. After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. Families who wish to opt their students out of the SEL Screener can do so via the Parent Digital Consent System OR by completing the Fairfax County Social Emotional Learning Screener Opt-Out Request Form.

For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact the School Counselor: Beth Mertens at [email protected] .

 

🧠Advanced Academics Newsletter

Please click HERE to access the Fall Advanced Academics Newsletters as well as slides that were shared in Ms. Keleher's parent meeting earlier this week!

  🖐🏼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

 

👟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)

13440 Melville Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151  |  Main Phone: 703.633.7400
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Just a reminder that our first 3-hour early release is TOMORROW, September 23! Here are a few details we want to be sure you have.

• ⏰Our dismissal time tomorrow is 12:25 pm unless you have indicated that your child will need to stay the 3 hours and be dismissed at the normal 3:25 pm time.

 

• 🍽️ ALL grade levels will be having lunch. Below is the lunch schedule:
  • 3rd Grade - 10:00 am
  • 6th Grade - 10:30 am
  • Kindergarten -10:40 am
  • 1st Grade - 11:00 am 
  • 2nd Grade - 11:00 am
  • 4th Grade - 11:30 am
  • 5th Grade - 12:00 pm

 

• 🚌👟🚗Students staying after the 12:25 pm early release will grouped by the way they go home. During the 3-hour block, they will stay with their group and can choose from a variety of activities including:
• • Going outside to the playground
  • Learning activities on their computer
  • Catching up on homework/schoolwork
  • Playing board games
  • Playing with legos
  • Having a snack

 

• 🍌If your child is staying for the afternoon and you would like them to have a snack, please send them with a nut-free snack!

Thank you for your help in ensuring the 3-hour early release is a success!

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 🗣️
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• House T-Shirts 👕
• September Advanced Academics Newsletter 🧠
• Chantilly High School Athletics Expectations 💜
• 6th Grade Parent Planning Meeting 🎓
• FLE Opt Outs 🚫
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Join the PTA
  • Running Club
  • Still Spots in the After School Chess Club!

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

This week we kicked off our quarterly House meetings! We will continue with more morning meetings next week! These meetings are an opportunity for all students in one house to get together and get to know each other. Students walked around saying hello to one another, played a game called "Just Like Me", and heard about how other students in their house had earned pink tickets! 

As a reminder, this Monday is our 3-hour early release and students will be dismissed at 12:25 pm, unless you otherwise indicated your child will need to stay after school until the usual dismissal time of 3:25 pm. You should have received a confirmation in your email earlier this week about when and how your child will be going home. If any changes need to be made, please let our office know as soon as possible.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

👟Register for the Panther Prowl!🐾 We are so excited for our Panther Prowl Fun Run!

It is not too late to register and help us raise money to support our school! Register HERE. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

Currently, we have 481students registered and have raised $6,470!! Let's keep those registrations coming!!

When 75% of each class is registered, the class will get a popsicle party!

  T-Shirt Contest

We are so excited for all the awesome T-Shirt designs we have received! We will be going through them and announcing the design(s) chosen next week!

 

Purchase a House T-Shirt for Your Family!

All Poplar Tree students will receive a House T-shirt before the Panther Prowl free of charge. If any additional family members would like to purchase a T-shirt for themselves, you can do so by filling out THIS FORM. 

 

🧠Advanced Academics Newsletter

Please click HERE to access the Fall Advanced Academics Newsletters as well as slides that were shared in Ms. Keleher's parent meeting earlier this week!

 

💜 Chantilly Athletics Expectations

Many of our families enjoy attending Chantilly High School athletic events. We have been asked to share these expectations with our community to help make sure that these events are safe and fun!

TONIGHT! Varsity Football vs. Hayfield

Date: September 20

Gates Open at 6:00 pm, Game Starts at 7:00 pm

Ticket Information:

• Tickets: $5 for students, $7 for adults
• Purchase: At the gate or online

Let's create a positive and respectful atmosphere for all. 

WE #LeadtheCHARGE

Chantilly fans are expected to:

• Cheer positively and respectfully; demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
• Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
• Comply with game management directions.
• Remain on the HOME side of the field and in the HOME stands
• No signs are permitted.

Avoid:

• Ridiculing, criticizing, or showing disrespect.
• Using vulgar, disparaging, or abusive language.
• Entering the playing area at any time, including after the game.

 Stadium Rules:

• Sportsmanship: Always demonstrate good citizenship and sportsmanship. Avoid negative references to opposing teams/schools.
• Identification: Chantilly and Hayfield Students should present student ID/SIS verification
• Prohibited items: Athletic equipment (bats, balls, sticks), backpacks/bags, outside food or drinks (bottles, cups, cans)
• Security: All attendees are subject to search.
• Supervision: Parents/caregivers must attend with and monitor middle and elementary-aged students.
• Re-entry: No re-entry if attendees leave the stadium

 

🎓 6th Grade Parent Meeting

Please join us for a meeting to discuss our 6th graders last year and promotion in June. The meeting with be on Wednesday, September 25 at 7pm in the Poplar Tree Elementary School library. See you there!

 

🚫 FLE Opt Outs

If you opted out of our Family Life Education curriculum, you should receive confirmation in your child's Friday folder today. You can continue to update your opts out HERE. The FLE curriculum will begin the week of September 30.

  🖐🏼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

 

👟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)

  ♟️ After-School Chess Club!♟️

Our new after-school classes are off to an exciting start!

There are still spots available in our Wednesdays K-6 Chess Club starting on Oct. 2! Register HERE!

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 after-school classes and financial assistance is available for PTA membership.

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• House T-Shirts 👕🎨
• Literacy & Advanced Academics Meeting 🧠📖
• Join the Poplar Tree Chorus! 🎤
• Apply for the Paw Tech Squad 💻📑
• Movement Photos Needed! 🦮🕺🏽🤾🏽‍♀️
• Lightspeed Parent Reports ⚡
• PTA Announcements 📣
  • Join the PTA
  • Spaces are Filling up for Fall After-School Classes!

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Last week we launched our PAWesome Hallway Behavior and PAWsitive Praise tickets. Just like last year, classes/groups of students can earn a PAWesome Hallway Behavior ticket for following our schoolwide hallway expectations. Students can earn a PAWsitive Praise ticket for demonstrating a Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Ethical and Global Citizen attribute. Each Monday on the Good Morning Poplar Tree news show we feature a student from each house who has received a Pawsitive Praise! The colored house with the most Hallway Behavior tickets by October 25 will get to participate in a "Monster Mash!"

Tonight is the Chantilly High School homecoming game! We hope to see many of our families at the parade and game!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

👟Register for the Panther Prowl!🐾 We are so excited for our Panther Prowl Fun Run!

Please register by THIS SUNDAY, September 15th as we need ALL STUDENT T-shirt sizes! Register HERE. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

Currently, we have 358 students registered and have raised $5,040!! Let's keep those registrations coming!!

When 75% of each class is registered, the class will get a popsicle party!

 

👕House T-Shirt 🎨 Design Contest

One more week for the House T-Shirt Design Contest! All designs are due by NEXT FRIDAY, September 20 using THIS FORM.

  Purchase a House T-Shirt for Your Family!

All Poplar Tree students will receive a House T-shirt before the Panther Prowl free of charge. If any additional family members would like to purchase a T-shirt for themselves, you can do so by filling out THIS FORM. 

 

📖You are Invited!🧠

Come learn about the new literacy curriculum as well as advanced academics with Ms. Majkowski - Reading Specialist, and Ms. Keleher - Advanced Academics Resource Teacher!

• When: Tuesday, September 17
• Time: 9:00 am
• Where: At Poplar Tree in Room 100

 

🎤 Join the Chorus! 🎶

Does your 5th or 6th grader love to sing?

Sign them up for the Poplar Tree Chorus! Click HERE for more details. Contact our music teachers, Dani Stauber ([email protected]) and Brittany Gonzalez ([email protected]) with any questions!

 

💻Paw Tech Squad Applications📑

Students in Grades 4-6 can apply to be a part of the Poplar Tree Paw Tech Squad. This group of students support the technology needs of our school community and meet bi-weekly for lunch to learn new things and work on various technology projects

Students must apply for the Paw Tech Squad just as they would apply for a real world job. They must complete a digital resume highlighting some of their technology skills. They also have to complete a form indicating why they want to be a part of the squad. After they have submitted their application, they will also have a short interview!

The applications are now open will be due by Wednesday, September 18. The applications are available in the Student Schoology course. There have been announcements on the Good Morning Poplar Tree news show about how to apply and flyers are also be hung in the student's classroom.

If your child has any questions about the application process, feel free to reach out to Ms. Leisey, [email protected]. THANK YOU!

 

🦮🕺🏽Movement Photos Needed!🤾🏽‍♀️

Welcome to PE with Ms. Loudin, Ms. Rosenfeld, & Ms. Birge! We would love to include your child's picture on our PE bulletin board featuring all the ways we love to move and be active. If you would like to participate, please send a picture of your child being active by September 13. You may send an actual photo or send the photo digitally to Ms. Loudin ([email protected]) or Ms. Rosenfeld ([email protected]). Activities could be anything from walking the dog or dancing in the kitchen or playing a favorite sport!

We can't wait to see all our active Poplar Tree Panthers!

 

⚡ Lightspeed Parent Reports 💻

Parents and caregivers who are interested in knowing more about their child’s internet activity on an FCPS device can sign up to our online service. When you sign up, you will receive a weekly Parent Report from Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service. The report will provide a list of the top sites the child visited that week. 

To learn more and sign up, click 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

 

👩🏽‍💻👨🏽‍🍳New After-School Classes This Fall!♟️

Art Club, Sticky Fingers Cooking, Chess Club, and iCode Tech Club! The Poplar Tree PTA is excited to offer an expanded set of after-school classes this year. Copies of the flyers are at the end of the newsletter and will also be coming home next week in Friday folders.

More details are also available on the PTA website! 

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. For example, one full scholarship is available for the student of a parent volunteer who is willing to help with coordination of iCode classes! Registration is open now and limited spots are available for each class!

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Updated zoom link for tonight's PTA meeting

 

Please use this LINKfor tonight's PTA meeting.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Every school in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan in place. Keeping students and staff safe is a priority. We practice a number of safety drills throughout the school year, including lockdown drills which helps us know what to do if there is a potentially violent intruder inside the school or on school property.

Today, our school conducted a lockdown drill and teachers talked to students to prepare them for the drill.

We are very proud of our students today. They listened to directions and the drill was conducted in a calm and orderly fashion. Our students did a great job, and we encourage you to discuss the drill with them.  Additional guidance on discussions with your child about lockdown drills can be found in the Parent/Guardian tip letter, as well as on the frequently asked questions (FAQs) page.

Our emergency preparedness plans have been developed in coordination with the FCPS Office of Safety and Security, local law enforcement, emergency management officials, and FCPS mental health professionals. The plans are regularly reviewed and updated and include procedures on how to respond to critical incidents such as fires, tornadoes, and other events. Students and staff regularly practice safety drills.

I will continue to keep you informed of safety and security measures in place at our school. If you have questions, please call or contact the school office.  I appreciate your continued support in these matters.

Sincerely,

Sue Andujar - Principal

Amy Alley - Assistant Principal

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Providing a safe and supportive school environment is our number one priority. One of the ways we do this is by regularly reviewing and updating our school crisis management and emergency preparedness plans. Plans include how to respond to a variety of incidents such as fires, severe weather events, and other emergencies. It is critical to have safety drills each year so that our students and staff remember what to do if there is an emergency.

Virginia Law also requires schools to complete two lockdown drills a year, one within the first twenty days of the school session, and to notify parents/caregivers at least 24 hours in advance. We are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill. FCPS lockdown drills do not include any type of scenario training.  

We will conduct a lockdown drill at Poplar Tree tomorrow September 12. Our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students are not required to participate in lockdown drills during the first 60 days of the school year. They will participate in our second and final drill later this school year.

Additional information including parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this information, it would be helpful to have a talk with your child about safety and school procedures. Below are some tips that can help frame your conversation:

• Ask your child what they know about the drill, and how they feel about it.
• Avoid scary and/or graphic details from the media.
• Discuss that practicing how to be safe in a variety of situations is important because it helps to give them the confidence and knowledge to be safe.
• Let them know it is okay to have feelings about the drill and that you and adults at their school are there to help them be safe and listen if they would like to talk more.

There will be school mental health staff available to help students with concerns around the lockdown drill. If you have questions, please reach out to us. 

Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for your help to keep our school safe. 

Sincerely,

Sue Andujar - Principal

Amy Alley - Assistant Principal

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🗓️ 3-6 Back to School Night TONIGHT!🗓️

We are so excited to see our Third through Sixth Grade parents and caregivers for Back to School Night TONIGHT!

This is the schedule for the night:

• 6:00 - 6:30
  
  • Interested in what the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum looks like? Come preview the curriculum in Ms. Stauber's music room!
• 6:15 - 7:15
  • Enjoy a meet and greet with our specialists in the library. (This is a change from the message that went out on Friday!)
  • There will be no formal presentation, this will just be a chance for you to come and chat  if you'd like!
• 6:30 - 6:55 
  • Session 1: Visit your child's classroom.
• 7:00 - 7:25
  • Session 2: Visit your child's classroom.

Each classroom session will be the same. This is so that if you have more than one child, you can visit each classroom!

❤️ Administration Welcome!🐾

Click below to access a welcome video from Ms. Andujar & Ms. Alley along with a message from Dr. Reid regarding our Strategic Plan.

🎥 School Board Videos 🎥

Below you will find links to welcome messages from our School Board Members.

• Seema Dixit - Sully District Representative
• Kyle McDaniel - Member at Large
• Ryan McElveen - Member at Large
• Ilryong Moon - Member at Large

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Asha-Jyothi Race - September 15th It's the last day to register for the Asha-Jyothi race before the price goes up! 

***You can support Poplar Tree Elementary School and this good cause by participating in the Asha-Jyothi 1K & 5K! Just be sure to connect your registration to Poplar Tree so we can benefit too!

*****For every registration, Asha-Jyothi will donate back all the money raised back to our school. ******

Use coupon AJ4Schools for 5K registration.

Register for the race.

All proceeds that we raise will go towards student fieldtrips, supporting school-wide, hands on learning experiences to include STEAM, family and community engagements, and to support student and staff needs. Asha-Jyothi has generously agreed to donate 100% of the registration money back to each participating school AND:

• An additional $500 for 25+ registrations
• An additional $1000 for 50+ registrations
• An additional $2000 for 100+ registrations

To sign up, participating staff, students, and/or their families and friends can visit the webpage: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2024fairfax5k. Simply enter the code “AJ4Schools” and be sure to select Poplar Tree from the drop-down menu. A discounted price of $10 for the 5K will be given to all participants.

• Event Details: Sunday, Sept 15th. Fun Run at 8 AM, 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 AM  
• Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
• Price: Regular Prices(June-Sept): Fun Run (13 and under) - $20 ||  Fun Run (>13 years) - $30  || 5K Run/Walk - $30 || Price increases by $5 on Sept 10th 
• *Coupon applies to 5K only. LCES gets 100% of the money if you use school coupon code, even if signing up for Fun Run

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