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Bell Schedule Grades K-6    Arrival Tardy Bell Dismissal Mon. 9:00 9:15 1:25 T-Fri. 9:00 9:15 3:55 Pre-School (A.M.)  Mon. 9:00 9:15 11:15 T-Fri. 9:00 9:15 12:30 Pre-School (P.M.) Mon. 11:15   1:15 T-Fri. 12:30   3:45

 

Elementary Progress Report

 

A new Standards-Based Progress Report (report card) will begin in the 2012-2013 school year, replacing the one that is currently used.  The following website, http://www.fcps.edu/is/elemprogreport/index.shtml

has lots of information regarding the new report card.  Please look over the information to help you and your child prepare for the changes to come next year. 

 

 

 

Additional SOL Practice Items

Additional SOL practice test items for math, reading and science SOL tests are avaialable on the Virginia Department of Education website. Please note that the practice items are not intended to be a complete test and are not intended to cover all content for the grade level or course.

Human Relations Award Nominations

Each year the Human Relations Committee at Colin Powell Elementary School will award recognition to one student, staff member, and parent/volunteer in our community who exemplifies the qualities highlighted in our mission statement: “The Human Relations Committee serves to promote an understanding and acceptance of all members of our school community.”  These individuals will be recognized at our annual end of year awards ceremony.  If you wish to nominate a student, staff member, or parent/volunteer, please answer the following questions about your nominee and then submit your entry either through our website or by providing a hard copy of the nomination form to Barbara Braband, in the main office.
*Nominations are due by Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Student Placement Forms 2011-12

As we rapidly approach the end of the school year, placement of students for the 2012 - 2013 year will undoubtedly be the foremost on every parent’s mind.  Please know that at Colin Powell Elementary School, we feel that parents are an integral part of our team; therefore, we welcome parent input into the placement of students in their respective classes. The assignment of students to classes is the primary responsibility of the school administrators, but it is a team effort that is performed with great care.  If you have information about the kind of learning environment best suited for your child that would help us in the placement decision, please use the following link, www.fcps.edu/powelles/studentplacemnt/studentplacemt.htm, to provide that information.  This is not a solicitation for parent requests for teachers, and indeed requests for specific teachers cannot be honored.  Rather, this is an opportunity for parents to share information about their child that would impact the learning situation. We are requesting that all forms be sent to Mrs. Clifford no later than July 31, 2012.

SOL Testing Information

Students in grades 3 - 6 will be taking the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests beginning May 14 - June 2, 2012. Sutdents will be taking these tests in the morning. We would greatly appreciate it if you would not schedule doctor or dentist appointments or family trips during this time period.

 

 

Energy Zone - Let's Have a Picnic

Food Safety Tips

1. Preparing, serving, and eating safe food is important whether we are at home, or on a picnic.  We must constantly practice safe food handling to avoid illness.
2. Keep cold foods cold (below 41°F).
   • Chill all meats, egg products, starchy salads, and custards to below 41° F before packing for the picnic.
   • Put cold food into a well insulated, lidded cooler with ice around it.
   • Put the cooler in the passenger area of your car rather than in the hot trunk.
   • Keep your cooler in the shade and avoid opening and shutting the lid too often.
3. Don’t spread the bacteria, which may infect the food and ultimately you.
• Wash your hands before working with food.
• Wash your hands again after working with raw meat or poultry.
• Put the cooked meat onto a clean place for service.
4. Cook meat thoroughly to an internal temperature of 160° F and serve immediately.
   • Put leftovers in the refrigerator immediately when you get home if you have not been gone more than 4 hours.
   • Providing you have practiced all the above safety tips, your food should be safe to keep and eat the next day.

Pack your picnic basket and cooler and enjoy a safe picnic.

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