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October 13: Indigenous People' Day (Student Holiday)
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October 15: Three Hours Early Release at 1 p.m.
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October 20: Diwali (Holiday)
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October 31: Annual Kindergarten Character Book Parade, 9:30AM
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October 31: First Quarter Ends, Two-Hour Early Dismissal 2:00PM
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November 3: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
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November 4: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
Fairfax County Public Schools 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Good afternoon Powell Puma Families-
We have had such a wonderful week together, filled with learning, laughter, and connection. It has been so wonderful to get to know our students better. The recent 4-day weeks have given both students and staff a chance to recharge, and we are ready to move into next week, which will be a full 5-day week of learning.
As the year continues, we also want to remind students of the importance of showing kindness towards their peers. A caring and supportive school community helps everyone learn and grow.
This weekend marks Chuseok (sometimes spelled Chusuk), Korea’s harvest festival—a time when families gather, share traditional foods like songpyeon (rice cakes), honor ancestors, and reflect with gratitude. To our Korean and Korean-American families, and to our Korean Immersion community: Chuseok 잘 보내세요! (Chuseok jal bonaeseyo—Have a wonderful Chuseok!)
Finally, please don’t forget to sign up for a Parent-Teacher Conference time with your child’s teacher if you haven’t already. Conferences are a valuable opportunity to strengthen the home-school connection and support your child’s progress.
Wishing everyone celebrating Chuseok a joyful holiday, and to all families, thank you for your continued support!
Warmly,
Catherine Han, Principal
Check out the YOUseum display this week provided by Liliana (K) and Viviana (2nd)! The Saenz family is showcasing their country of origin, Mexico. Their colorful display includes outfits for Día de los Muertos, soccer artifacts, a tortilla maker, books, and games. Fun fact: Muñecas de Trapo (Worry Dolls) are traditional hand-made cloth or wooden dolls dressed in bright fabrics that you can tell your worries to and tuck under your pillow before you go to sleep. How comforting!
Please consider signing up for one of the remaining YOUseum slots! This is a great opportunity to display your family’s heritage, culture, or whatever makes you unique! The available slots are Nov. 3-14, Nov. 17-28, Dec. 12-15, Jan. 12-23, and June 8-12. The sign up is located HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849AEAD28A3FBC70-57736332-youseum#/
Families we hope you can join us for our annual Kindergarten Character Day Parade, Friday Oct 31st. The parade will start promptly at 9:30AM. We will walk around the outside of the school building, bring your camera and we hope to see you there.
Elementary School Fall Newsletter
Colin Powell Elementary School offers students a continuum of services to meet their needs. Please look at our Fall Newsletter to learn more about AAP services. The link will take you to our Parent Schoology site which is a great resource for information.
Mark Your Calendars!
October 15th is the Referral Deadline for NEW TO COUNTY students in grades 3-6 for full-time AAP screening.
Please email me, kmbach@fcps.edu, if you have questions. There is also information conveniently linked in the parent Schoology course.
Wednesday, November 5th @ 6PM: AAP Parent Meeting in the Colin Powell ES Library
This meeting is focused on the full-time AAP screening process for the upcoming winter/spring screening window. If you have a current 2nd-6th grader and want to learn more, please consider attending.
Join us for our Fall Family Book Club to read the bestselling novel in verse, Odder by Katherine Applegate. The publisher says (Odder is) Inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers, this poignant and humorous tale told in free verse examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals. We have 21 spots for families this season. Fill out the Family Book Club Form to join. We will start next week!
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