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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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We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! We have a few more updates in addition to what we shared in last week's Paw Print:

• Apply for the Paw Tech Squad 💻📑
• Literacy & Advanced Academics Meeting 🧠📖

 

💻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!

 

📖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

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Back to School Nights 🗓️
• Join the Poplar Tree Chorus! 🎤
• Lockdown Drill Information 🔒
• Monitor Help Wanted 🙋🏽
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• House T-Shirt Design Contest 👕🎨
• Movement Photos Needed! 🦮🕺🏽🤾🏽‍♀️
• Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
• Testing Updates 💻
• Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K Run 👟
• PTA Announcements 📣

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We enjoyed seeing so many of our families at our K-2 Back to School Night this week and look forward to seeing more families next week on Tuesday at our 3-6 Back to School Night! See the information below for a timeline of events!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

🗓️ Back to School Night Details 🗓️

We are so excited to see our 3rd - 6th grade parents and caregivers for Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 10!

This is the schedule for the night:

• • 6:30 - 6:55 
    • Session 1: Visit your child's classroom
  • 7:00 - 7:25 
    • Session 2: Visit your child's classroom (this session is a repeat of Session 1)

OPTIONAL Sessions:

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.
• There will be no formal presentation, this will just be a chance for you to come and chat if you'd like!

 

🎤 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!

 

🔒 Lockdown Drill Update 🔒

Due to the events in Georgia this week, we did not conduct our Lockdown Drill. We are waiting for guidance from the county on how to proceed and will provide updates as we have them. 

 

🙋🏽 Student Monitor Needed!🙋🏽

We are looking for an energetic person who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Poplar Tree staff on Wednesdays. Poplar Tree is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunity with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. 

Interested applicants should contact Amy Alley ([email protected]) or at 703-633-7400.

 

👟Save the Date - Panther Prowl!🐾

• What: A one mile fun run through the Poplar Tree community!
• When: Friday, October 25, 2024
• Where: Starting and ending at Poplar Tree
• Why: To have fun, build community, and help raise funds for our school!

We are so excited to announce our 5th annual Panther Prowl Fun Run! Sponsored by our Poplar Tree PTA, this event is a great way for our community to come together and fundraise to support our school!

Register by September 15th to ensure we have your student’s t-shirt size. Every student will receive a t-shirt based on their house color. Register your student or re-login to your parent dashboard and complete your student’s webpage at getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

(Please register even if your child cannot attend so we can get their T-shirt size!!)

We will have sign ups at both Back to School Nights – Tuesday, September 3 & 10. Bring cash as we’ll also have jars out to represent each house! As houses collectively raise money, they will get prizes!

Incentive lists for fundraising are coming soon - check your email, social media, and the Poplar Tree PTA website for details!

We can’t wait for this fun event and look forward to participation from our community!

 

👕House T-Shirt Design Contest🎨

How awesome would it be if YOUR design was featured on this year's House T-Shirt?! All designs are due by Friday, September 20 and must be submitted on THIS FORM - also linked in the Poplar Tree Student Schoology course!

We can't wait to see your creative designs!!

 

🦮🕺🏽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!   ✅ Important Action Items ✅

Thank you to those families who have completed the digital consent and early release Monday forms! For those of you who have not, please do so as soon as possible! 

• Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at [email protected] or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at [email protected]. 
• Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources or opt out of a variety of FCPS services.
• Complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28. This form must be completed for each child.

We appreciate your help with this!!

 

Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests

The Virginia government requires assessments for the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA), Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) in all schools. These assessments help state officials understand literacy and school readiness needs across Virginia. Test results also help teachers, school leaders, and families know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage  (https://www.fcps.edu/academic-screening-growth-and-diagnostic-tests) provides more information on these tests.

Our students will be taking these tests during the 1st quarter. You can which tests each grade level will be administering below. 

Grade

Literacy Test

Mathematics Test

PreK & K

Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS)

Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS)

1-2

VALLSS

iReady Math

3

iReady Reading

VALLS for select 3rd graders

iReady Math

4-6

iReady Reading

iReady Math

In addition to the EMAS, VKRP also requires PreK-K teachers to observe a student’s self-regulation and social skills using the Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS).   

Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading plan or math intervention plan. Some students may need additional diagnostic tests to help teachers determine specific areas for support. If you have further questions about these assessments, please contact your student’s teacher or one of our school test coordinators Amy Alley, avalley@fcps.edu or Leslie Leisey, [email protected].

  🖐🏼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

  🗓️ First PTA Meeting! 💻

Please join us for our first PTA Meeting happening on Thursday night, September 12th, at 7pm. This is a virtual meeting and you can join via Zoom HERE! Looking forward to sharing all the great things we have planned so far this year!

 

👩🏽‍💻👨🏽‍🍳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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🗓️ K-2 Back to School Night TONIGHT!🗓️

We are so excited to see our Kindergarten through Second 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

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

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Back to School Nights 🗓️
• Lockdown Drill Information 🔒
• Monitor Help Wanted 🙋🏽
• Panther Prowl 🐾
• House T-Shirt Design Contest 👕🎨
• Movement Photos Needed! 🦮🕺🏽🤾🏽‍♀️
• Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
• Testing Updates 💻
• Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K Run 👟
• PTA Announcements 📣

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

This week we had our House System Reveal Assembly! It was very exciting as each class discovered their assigned house color. The energy and enthusiasm in the gym were awesome! You can see photos and videos of the event on Facebook or Instagram!

The purpose of our House System is to foster a sense of belonging, community, and friendly competition among our students. By grouping students into different houses, we aim to create a supportive environment where they can make new friends and develop teamwork skills. Our houses will also meet throughout the year for morning meetings and closing circles. Within each house, we have buddy classes. Our buddy classes will also get together from time to time to do a variety of activities that will encourage creative & critical thinking skills! 

Thanks to our wonderful PTA and the Panther Prowl, EVERY student will receive a House T-Shirt. You can find more information about this below where you can also share your child's T-shirt size by registering!

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

 

🗓️ Back to School Night Details 🗓️

We are so excited to see our parents and caregivers for Back to School Night in the next two weeks! This is the schedule for the night:

• OPTIONAL: 6:00 - 6:30
  • Meet our specialists in the library
  • Get a preview of the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum in Ms. Stauber's music room.
• 6:30 - 6:55 
  • Session 1: Visit your child's classroom
• 7:00 - 7:25
  • Session 2: Visit your child's classroom

If you have more than one child to visit on a particular night, we will have 2 sessions each night so you can be sure to visit both teachers!

 

🔒 Lockdown Drill Next Week 🔒

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.

Next week, our school will conduct a lockdown drill and teachers will talk to students to prepare them for the drill.

 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.

We 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.  We appreciate your continued support in these matters.

 

🙋🏽 Student Monitor Needed!🙋🏽

We are looking for an energetic person who may be looking for an opportunity to join our Poplar Tree staff on Wednesdays. Poplar Tree is a positive work environment, and we are ready to fill the following opportunity with members of our community. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Description

Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.

Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. 

Interested applicants should contact Amy Alley ([email protected]) or at 703-633-7400.

 

👟Save the Date - Panther Prowl!🐾

• What: A one mile fun run through the Poplar Tree community!
• When: Friday, October 25, 2024
• Where: Starting and ending at Poplar Tree
• Why: To have fun, build community, and help raise funds for our school!

We are so excited to announce our 5th annual Panther Prowl Fun Run! Sponsored by our Poplar Tree PTA, this event is a great way for our community to come together and fundraise to support our school!

Register by September 15th to ensure we have your student’s t-shirt size. Every student will receive a t-shirt based on their house color. Register your student or re-login to your parent dashboard and complete your student’s webpage at getmovinfundhub.com. School Identifier: 64f23ac4c07c5

(Please register even if your child cannot attend so we can get their T-shirt size!!)

We will have sign ups at both Back to School Nights – Tuesday, September 3 & 10. Bring cash as we’ll also have jars out to represent each house! As houses collectively raise money, they will get prizes!

Incentive lists for fundraising are coming soon - check your email, social media, and the Poplar Tree PTA website for details!

We can’t wait for this fun event and look forward to participation from our community!

 

👕House T-Shirt Design Contest🎨

How awesome would it be if YOUR design was featured on this year's House T-Shirt?! All designs are due by Friday, September 20 and must be submitted on THIS FORM - also linked in the Poplar Tree Student Schoology course!

We can't wait to see your creative designs!!

 

🦮🕺🏽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!   ✅ Important Action Items ✅

Thank you to those families who have completed the digital consent and early release Monday forms! For those of you who have not, please do so as soon as possible! 

• Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at [email protected] or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at [email protected]. 
• Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources or opt out of a variety of FCPS services.
• Complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28. This form must be completed for each child.

We appreciate your help with this!!

 

Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests

The Virginia government requires assessments for the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA), Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) in all schools. These assessments help state officials understand literacy and school readiness needs across Virginia. Test results also help teachers, school leaders, and families know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage  (https://www.fcps.edu/academic-screening-growth-and-diagnostic-tests) provides more information on these tests.

Our students will be taking these tests during the 1st quarter. You can which tests each grade level will be administering below. 

Grade

Literacy Test

Mathematics Test

PreK & K

Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS)

Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS)

1-2

VALLSS

iReady Math

3

iReady Reading

VALLS for select 3rd graders

iReady Math

4-6

iReady Reading

iReady Math

In addition to the EMAS, VKRP also requires PreK-K teachers to observe a student’s self-regulation and social skills using the Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS).   

Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading plan or math intervention plan. Some students may need additional diagnostic tests to help teachers determine specific areas for support. If you have further questions about these assessments, please contact your student’s teacher or one of our school test coordinators Amy Alley, avalley@fcps.edu or Leslie Leisey, [email protected].

  🖐🏼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!♟️

Cooking, coding, chess, and more! The PTA is excited to offer an expanded line-up of after-school classes this fall, beginning in late September. Stay tuned to the Paw Print and Friday folders for more details soon. You must be an active PTA member in order to sign up your students for after-school classes. Renew your membership today and be ready for registration!

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Lunch Menu Link & Changes

From time to time, the lunch that will be served in the cafeteria will change. When this happens, it will be updated on the online lunch menu.

Tomorrow instead of BBQ chicken, the cafeteria will be serving hamburgers and cheeseburgers.

Please note that the link for our online lunch menu has changed this year! It is linked HERE as well as on our school website!

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Last Chance to Register for Band & Strings 🎷🎻🥁🎵
• Visiting for Lunch 🍽️
• Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
• Testing Updates 💻
• Back to School Nights 🗓️

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

We hope this message finds you well. As we wrap up our first week of school, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the continued support of our families, staff, and students! It has been a pleasure to see our school community settling into their routines and embracing the new school year.

We have loved the positive energy that has filled our hallways this week. Our teachers have been working tirelessly to create engaging and supportive learning environments. Thank you for entrusting your children to us. We are committed to providing them with a safe and nurturing environment.

We encourage you to stay connected with the school through our website and on Facebook and Instagram for updates on school events and activities.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

🎷🎻Last Chance to Register for Band or Strings! 🥁🎵

The last chance to register for Poplar Tree Band or Strings is THIS Monday, August 26th! If you have not yet registered your student and they want to be a part of our programs, please email Mrs. Ford (Strings – [email protected]) or Mrs. Seipp (Band – [email protected]).

  🍽️ Visiting for Lunch 🍽️

Parents and other guests are welcome to join students in the cafeteria for lunch starting October 1st.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to build routines, procedures, and independence in the cafeteria.

  ✅ Important Action Items ✅

Thank you to the 78% of our families have completed the digital consent and early release Monday forms! For those of you who have not, please do so as soon as possible! 

• Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at [email protected] or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at [email protected]. 
• Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources or opt out of a variety of FCPS services.
• Complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28. This form must be completed for each child.

We appreciate your help with this!!

 

iReady Assessments

Students in Grades 4-6 will be taking the iReady Reading assessments and students in Grades 1-6 will be taking the iReady Math assessments in the coming weeks. The purpose of iReady assessments is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. iReady tests are also used to measure student progress in reading and mathematics skills. 

Additional information can be found at the iReady Universal Screener webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/us). If you have further questions about these assessments, please contact your student’s teacher or one of our school test coordinators Amy Alley, avalley@fcps.edu or Leslie Leisey, [email protected].

Don't forget! Mark your calendars!

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Important Arrival & Dismissal Procedures 🚶🏾‍♂️🚙🚍
• Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
• Save the Dates! 🗓️

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

It was great to see everyone this morning at Open House! Please read the important information below. We know it's going to be a great year!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

Important Safety Reminders for Arrival and Dismissal Please see the aerial map below indicating the designated Kiss and Ride location and buses only entrance.   

• The designated Kiss & Ride area is located in the parking lot. It is unsafe for the students to be dropped on Melville Lane.
• Load and unload in the Kiss & Ride area only. 
• Pull forward as far as possible into the designated Kiss & Ride lane before loading or unloading.
• In the Kiss & Ride line, stay in a single line. IT IS UNSAFE TO PASS OTHER CARS!!
• Children should enter and exit cars from the passenger side ONLY. 
• Please refrain from using cell phones in Kiss & Ride.
• When pulling into and out of Kiss and Ride, please be mindful of the speed in which you drive your car.

Thank you for your support in keeping our children safe!

 

  ✅ Important Action Items ✅

Before we see you at Open House next Friday, August 15, we would love it if families could complete the following action items:

• Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at [email protected] or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at [email protected]. 
• Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources or opt out of a variety of FCPS services.
• Complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28. This form must be completed for each child.

Thank you for your help in getting these done!

Don't forget! Mark your calendars!

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In this Paw Print:

• Principal's Message 🗣️
• Meet our Teacher Teams ❤️
• Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
• Save the Dates! 🗓️
• Volunteers Needed 🖐🏽
• School Supplies 🖍️📓🎧✂️

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited to see our students and families at Open House next week. Our school theme for the upcoming year is Uniquely US. This theme builds upon last year's theme Uniquely YOU!

Uniquely US

What does the theme Uniquely US mean here at Poplar Tree? We believe that each child is unique, contributing their individuality to our school community. We foster a strong sense of belonging where every student feels valued and empowered. Through engaging learning experiences, we cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Our school is a nurturing environment where students discover their passions, develop their talents, and become responsible, compassionate, and confident global citizens. Together, we create a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the power of "Uniquely Us."

Classroom Teacher Announcements

Next week you will be notified of your child's homeroom teacher. There continues to be a severe teacher shortage throughout the country. We are very fortunate to have all instructional positions filled with dedicated educators at Poplar Tree! We feel like we have the best team in the county. On Tuesday, August 13, you will receive an email directly from your child’s teacher welcoming you to the school year. Thank you so much for being positive with your child and helping them understand that it is impossible to place all students with a preferred best friend or teacher. Please also remember that it can take a few weeks for a child to acclimate to a new grade, peer group and teacher. ALL of our staff members work hard to make school a positive experience for ALL of our students.

We are excited to start this new year and to help all of our students reach their full potential. We will see you soon!

Sue Andujar, Principal

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal

Meet our Teacher Teams Kindergarten

Denise Bauer and Teresa Greenfield 

Lisa Melchiori and Heather Vineis

Melissa Sitter and TBD

1st Grade

Adnett Davis

Tanu Samanta

Michelle Thompson

2nd Grade 

Maura Francis

Andrea Page

Beckie Polandick

Third Grade

Catherine Grieco

Ariana Licausi

Karen Martinez

Jordan Perlish

4th Grade

Katrina Foster (formerly Katrina Hutzell - returning to PTES!)

Emily Hargreaves

Karen Kollmer

Kimberly Lanning

Maria Paska

5th Grade

Ree Chung

Jessica Greene

Madison O'Neill

Carrie Reed

6th Grade

Shannon Byrnes

Collin Cogan

Christy Horton

Kate McGann

Kelly Nuckols

Daniel Schroll

Multi-age Classrooms

Victoria Bowen (Enhanced Autism)

Caroline Bucaro (Enhanced Autism)

Diana Houston (Intellectual Disabilities)

McLaine Sheehy (Intellectual Disabilities)

Amanda Walter (Intellectual Disabilities)

Chitra Venkatanarayanan (Enhanced Autism)

Specialists

Art: Andrea Williams & Lauren Pierce (2 days a week)

Library: Stefanie Riddile

Music: Brittany Gonzalez & Dani Stauber

PE: Erin Loudin & Ashley Rosenfeld

Spanish: Angela Velazquez & Monica Mena (2 days a week)

Adapted PE: Kirsten Birge

  ✅ Important Action Items ✅

Before we see you at Open House next Friday, August 15, we would love it if families could complete the following action items:

• Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at [email protected] or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at [email protected]. 
• Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources or opt out of a variety of FCPS services.
• Complete THIS FORM indicating your plan for our first two 3-hour early release Mondays on September 23 and October 28. This form must be completed for each child.

Thank you for your help in getting these done!

Don't forget! Mark your calendars! Welcome Packet Help!

We are in need of volunteers to help stuff our Welcome packets! Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, August 13 during the following times:

• 9:30 am - 11:00 am
• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

If you are able to help with this, please sign up HERE!

 

If you ordered school supplies through the PTA, the supplies will be delivered to your child's classroom before the first day of school! If you still need to purchase supplies, visit the Poplar Tree website to see what supplies are requested for each grade level!

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We are excited to kickoff the 2024-2025 school year in just a few weeks!

Please be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates and times in August. We hope everyone is enjoying a relaxing and fun summer! ☀️

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🖍️📓School Supplies✂️🎧

Didn't order your school supply kit in time? No worries - the ordering deadline has been extended through July 31 so you still have plenty of time to save yourself the hassle of fighting the back-to-school crowds. Plus your student's teachers will appreciate getting their classroom supplies delivered in handy bulk packaging that can easily be stored for use throughout the school year.

www.campussurvivalkits.com/poplartree

You can see what is on each grade level's supply list on our website HERE!

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In this shortened Summer Paw Print:

1. Power of our Words - Community Committee 🗨️🗣️
2. School Supply Lists 🖍️📓✂️🎧

 

🗨️ The Power of our Words🗣️ Community Committee

As we shared in the spring, students in grades 3 and 6 participated in lessons during the month of May that focused on the Power of  our Words. We plan to continue those lessons in additional grade levels during the 2024-25 school year. 

In addition, we would like to include a family component to this work during the upcoming school year. We are forming a "Power of our Words" Community Committee. We are seeking family volunteers who are passionate about this topic and would like to collaborate on developing a presentation/event that showcases our students and provides a forum for all of us to grow and learn together. Please complete THIS FORM to indicate your desire to participate in a general interest meeting that will take place in September. Thank you!

 

🖍️📓School Supply Lists ✂️🎧

It's never too early to get a head start on the School Supply List for the 2024-2025 school year! You can purchase your supplies from Campus Survival Kits at www.campussurvivalkits.com/poplartree.

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In this Paw Print:

1. Principal's Message 🗣️
2. Join the Music!🎻🎺
3. Preschool Community Peers 🖍️
4. SOL Scores
5. Block Party TONIGHT!! 🎊
6. Staff Panther Praise!🎉
7. Follow Us! 👍🏽❤️

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

As another school year draws to a close, we want to reflect on all the remarkable achievements, heartwarming memories, and invaluable growth of our school community.

This year our students have grown as collaborators and communicators, learned more about what it means to be an ethical and global citizen, have had opportunities to think critically and creatively, all while being goal directed and resilient and persevering through it all!

To our 6th graders, congratulations! You've accomplished so much and are now poised to embark on exciting new adventures. Remember, the lessons learned here will stay with you – the knowledge you gained, the friendships you made, and the character you developed. We look forward to celebrating our 6th graders at their Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday, June 12!

A profound thank you to our dedicated staff. Your tireless efforts, support, and committment to education have empowered our students to thrive. To our families, your partnership has been instrumental in creating a positive learning environment.

Here's to a rejuvenating summer break! We look forward to reuniting in the new year in August!

Have a wonderful summer!

Sue Andujar, Principal 

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal 

 

Some of our staff will be moving onto other opportunities next school year. We will miss them all so much and  are grateful for the impact that they have had on our school community during their time with us!

Please help us congratulate the following staff who are retiring:

• Pam King, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Pam Brumet, 2nd Grade Teacher
• Kym Matulis, 4th Grade Teacher

Please help us with the best of luck to the following staff who are leaving:

• Stephanie Sniffin, 4th Grade Teacher - leaving FCPS for another opportunity in Prince William County
• Danielle Reese, Special Education Teacher - leaving FCPS for private school where her child will attend
• Veronica Coronado, Preschool IA - promoted to a Preschool Teacher position at another FCPS school
• Mike Santoro, Office Assistant - transferring to another FCPS school to be a Registrar 
• Katherine Board Revilla, Assistant - transferring to another FCPS school where her children attend
• Marcella Diaz, Custodian - moving back home to Columbia

The following staff will be taking a year leave of absence:

• Carrie Baranowski, PE Teacher
• Grace Li, 4th Grade Teacher

We'll be excited to announce the new staff that will be joining us before the students return in August! We are very grateful for all of our staff members that make Poplar Tree a fabulous place to be!

  🎺 Join Band or Strings🎻

Families of rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders: follow this link to register your student to be in the PTES Band or Strings programs for next year! Joining the PTES Band and Strings programs gives your student the opportunity to perform at various events such as Solo and Ensemble and Fire and Ice as well as yearly concerts.

  🧱 Community Peers🖍️  The preschool classes at Poplar Tree are looking for community peers for the 2024-25 school year. 

The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interactions through shared experiences between the community peers and the preschoolers with developmental delays.  We are looking for children between the ages of 3-5 who can model age-appropriate language, motor, and social skills.  The preschool program uses a child-centered approach to learning.  We follow a daily routine that includes circle/morning meeting, centers, small groups, music, library, art, and outside play. 

The community peers will attend either a morning or afternoon session, which are 3 ½ hours long.  Students can attend 3-4 days per week and there are eight children with developmental delays in each class.  Classes are staffed by an early childhood special education teacher and a full-time instructional assistant.  Community peer models must be at least 3 years old and toilet trained.  They must reside within Fairfax County and transportation to and from school must be provided by the child’s family.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this program please email Susan Wrobel ([email protected]) or Barbi Shires ([email protected]).

 

📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE soon

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

• For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
• For students in grades 3-8, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year. 

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.

  🎊 See you for the Block Party TONIGHT!! Friday, June 7th

Don't forget to bring a little cash for the carnival games!!!

 

Food Pre-Orders:

• Empanadas de Mendoza Food Truck - https://empanadas-de-mendoza.square.site/s/order#2
• Papa John's Pizza - https://block-party-papa-johns-pizza-pre-order.square.site/

 

Food and Concessions to Purchase at Block Party:

• Papa John's Pizza
• Burger Shack Food Truck (Vegetarian Options)
• Kona Ice Truck
• Cotton Candy Beverages

 

View all food menus here: Block Party Food Menus

  🎉 Staff Panther Praise

We are so grateful for all of our awesome staff who keep our students engaged and learning everyday. If you would to recognize one of our staff members for all their hard work, please give them a Staff Panther Praise! 

Another option you have is to complete an FCPS Cares. You can do that HERE!

👍🏽❤️ Follow us on Social Media!

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In this Paw Print:

1. Principal's Message 🗣️
2. Order Your Yearbook - Last Chance! ⏳
3. Join the Music!🎻🎺
4. Senior Grad Walk 🎓
5. All Library Books Due Next Week 📚
6. Preschool Community Peers 🖍️
7. Puzzle Hunt 🧩
8. PTA  Announcements 
   
   • Block Party Updates: Food & Pre-Orders 🎊
   • Block Party Volunteers!!! ✋
9. Staff Panther Praise!🎉
10. Follow Us! 👍🏽❤️

Dear Poplar Tree Families,

As another school year draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. It's been an incredible year filled with learning, laughter, and growth, and your involvement has been instrumental in making it all possible.

A Thank You To Our PTA:

Last night we held our final PTA meeting of the 2023-24 school year. We voted on our new PTA board members and are grateful to have a full PTA board for the upcoming school year.  As we reviewed the year last night, together we were able to accomplish many things for our students and staff. Thank you for another successful year!

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers:

Speaking of success, a huge thank you goes out to all our incredible volunteers! From assisting in classrooms and libraries to organizing events and fundraising, your dedication has made a world of difference for our students and staff. You've helped create a warm and welcoming school environment.

We are truly grateful for the countless hours you've generously donated. Your contributions are invaluable, and we wouldn't be the same without you!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sue Andujar, Principal 

Amy Alley, Assistant Principal 

  ⏳Last Chance to Order a Yearbook!

Yearbook distribution will take place for all existing orders on Monday, June 3. Yearbook sales cannot be guaranteed after this date. Only about 50 yearbooks remain and when they're gone, they're GONE! Preserve your child's memories of this unforgettable year. Refunds cannot be given for duplicate orders this year, so if you are unsure if you already ordered, send Mrs. Riddile a message to double-check. Order your yearbook HERE!

  🎺 Join Band or Strings🎻

Families of rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders: follow this link to register your student to be in the PTES Band or Strings programs for next year! Joining the PTES Band and Strings programs gives your student the opportunity to perform at various events such as Solo and Ensemble and Fire and Ice as well as yearly concerts.

  🎓Poplar Tree Senior Grad Walk!

We will celebrate our PTES 2024 High School Graduates with a Grad Walk and Final Recess on Thursday, June 6 at 2pm. Graduates are invited to arrive at 1:45 for photos out front. The grad walk will begin at 2 and end on the playground for one last recess!

We can't wait to see our 2024 High School Graduates back in the building!!

 

📚 Library Books Due Next Week!

All library books are due back next week by Friday, June 7. Today you will receive an automated email with a list of your student's current checkouts. If you feel there is a mistake on the list, reply to the email and Mrs. Riddile will get back to you as soon as possible. If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, a hardcover replacement is preferred but you can also use My School Bucks to play replacement fees. Please make sure your student returns all their books next week!

  🧱 Community Peers🖍️  The preschool classes at Poplar Tree are looking for community peers for the 2024-25 school year. 

The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interactions through shared experiences between the community peers and the preschoolers with developmental delays.  We are looking for children between the ages of 3-5 who can model age-appropriate language, motor, and social skills.  The preschool program uses a child-centered approach to learning.  We follow a daily routine that includes circle/morning meeting, centers, small groups, music, library, art, and outside play. 

The community peers will attend either a morning or afternoon session, which are 3 ½ hours long.  Students can attend 3-4 days per week and there are eight children with developmental delays in each class.  Classes are staffed by an early childhood special education teacher and a full-time instructional assistant.  Community peer models must be at least 3 years old and toilet trained.  They must reside within Fairfax County and transportation to and from school must be provided by the child’s family.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this program please email Susan Wrobel ([email protected]) or Barbi Shires ([email protected]).

  🧩Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt! Launches June 15, 2024!

The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family.

Learn more HERE!

  🎊 Block Party Updates! Friday, June 7th

Don't forget to bring a little cash for the carnival games!!!

 

Food Pre-Orders:

• Empanadas de Mendoza Food Truck - https://empanadas-de-mendoza.square.site/s/order#2
• Papa John's Pizza - https://block-party-papa-johns-pizza-pre-order.square.site/

 

Food and Concessions to Purchase at Block Party:

• Papa John's Pizza
• Burger Shack Food Truck (Vegetarian Options)
• Kona Ice Truck
• Cotton Candy Beverages

 

View all food menus here: Block Party Food Menus

  We need YOU for the Block Party!

We need a little help to host a successful block party!

Sign up to help HERE!

  🎉 Staff Panther Praise

We are so grateful for all of our awesome staff who keep our students engaged and learning everyday. If you would to recognize one of our staff members for all their hard work, please give them a Staff Panther Praise! 

Another option you have is to complete an FCPS Cares. You can do that HERE!

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