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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

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

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 🗣️
• 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

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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

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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
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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!!

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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

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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!

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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]
Website | Twitter