It's going to be another beautiful week of CONNECTION and INCLUSION at Powell! We hope you will support your Eagle's participation in the Spirit Week.

Below, please see announcements and updates for the following:

• Red Ribbon Spirit Week
• Annual Verification Forms-WE NEED THESE 🙏 ❤️
• Fundraiser Distribution
• School Site Council and ELAC
• Trunk or Treat Event
• Calendars and Schedules
• Parent Workshops
• Family Literacy: Red Ribbon Week Video, Dia De Los Muertos, Eagles of Big BEar

Thank you for engaging with our school as we celebrate excellence and spread the JOY of learning. With parents as our partners, Powell is the #PrideoftheNorthSide

Soaring Together,

Mrs. Fieri, Principal

Our students need you to complete the Household Income Form on ParentVue! We are only at 30% completion rate. The final DEADLINE is this FRIDAY 10/27!!!

The number of qualifying students will determine the Federal Funding we receive to run student programs. Please help Powell obtain the funding necessary to ensure student success.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• This is not a meal application. All students will receive meals at no charge this school year.
• Based on the information provided, if the number of qualifying students determines federal funding to ensure the success of ALL students.
• It only takes 5 minutes to complete the form in Parent Vue

Please follow the STEPS BELOW to assist with completing the form:

1. Log in to your ParentVue account.
2. On the top right you will find a tab that says "Online Registration".
3. Click on the box.
4. Click on "Annual Student Verification".
5. Complete the form.

Thank you very much for completing the form.

If you need help logging in, call our office between 8:30 am-4:00 pm. If you need to use our school internet and device, please come in to the main office when you drop off or pick up your child.

Our next meeting is this Wednesday, October 25th at 3:30 in P1. All are welcome to come meet with the principal to discuss the way our school will support our students through special programs and services. Your voice matters - we want your input. All are welcome to attend! Snacks and childcare will be provided. Please find our agenda here.

ELAC - the English Language Advisory Committee meeting has been moved to November 13th at 9:00 AM in P1. If your child is designated as an English Language Learner, this meeting is for you! You are invited to join us for breakfast, an activity with your student, and to meet with our principal, Mrs. Fieri. Your opinion matters - let us know how we can support your student!

Fall Fundraising orders will be delivered on Thursday, October 26th. We will be distributing orders out of P1, from 2:30 - 4:00. Some of the boxes are large. Please make arrangements to come pick up your fundraising order on Thursday, October 26th. We will not be distributing them to the classrooms. If your child is in WRAP or CDC, we will deliver the order to their program for sign out. Thank you all for your participation in our Fall Fundraiser. We made $3,300 for our school. Go Eagles!

Thank you for sparking a love for reading with your child! We apprciate every family who purchased Scholastic resources. The profits will enable us to purchase new books for every Powell teacher. Enjoy your books-READERS ARE LEADERS!

We had an awesome UNITY DAY! Mr. Arreola taught the Bully Prevention lesson in all TK-5 classrooms and in the Middle School PE classes. Ever student and staff member signed an Anti-Bully Pledge and created a chain of UNITY, KINDNESS and INCLUSION on our campus ! Please talk to your child about their experiences with Unity Day. Enjoy the video:

PTO will help bring activities, events, fundraisers and community involvement to Powell.

Exciting news! Our Trunk or Treat on Tuesday 10/31/23 has been upgraded to a Fall Festival. We will still have decorated trunks from some of our Powell families, but our Powell teachers and Wrap staff will also be participating! Students will enjoy Trick or Treating around the central courtyard, play and create with fun activities, and join in the costume parade. Our event will start at 4:00. Students must leave campus and be accompanied by an adult to participate in this event. WRAP and CDC students will attend with their staff. We can’t wait to see all of our students and families in their fun costumes! Costumes must be appropriate for school with nothing depicting violence/weapons/inappropriate. Student may dress in costume during the school day (no masks or head coverings during school).

Or click the form below:

Our Volleyball, Flag Football and Cheer teams have been working hard and having fun! Thank you to the parents who have been supporting their participation. The Flag Football time will compete in the PLAYOFFS this Wednesday, 10/25 at Hoover Middle School, the Cheer time will also be attending. Come out and support our Eagles!

The Volleyball season came to an around last week. We are so proud of the progress and sportsmanship showed by our athletes. Thank you Mr. Saikley for an awesome coaching season!

Be on the look out for try-outs for Girls Track and Field, the next sports team competition for grades 6 through 8.

November 2-November 9, 2:00 PM DISMISSAL for ALL students

November 10, Veteran's Day, No School

Ms. Tanner has a plan for you and your child! Complete this interest form and your personalized reading support plan will be underway:

Use the QR code or complete the link below

This video explains the history of Red Ribbon Week, appropriate for Middle School students.

There are many ways to celebrate and honor diversity. Building cultural literacy helps our students become ethical decision makers in our diverse world. Dia de Los Muertos is an important celebration in the Latinx community. All families are invited to learn about this celebration and create an "Ofrenda" to honor the memory of a loved one who has passed. Participating families can drop off an ofrenda starting October 30, to be displayed at our school. Also, the city of Long Beach is presenting a cultural event you may want to attend on November 4,

Jackie and Shadow, the Eagles of Big Bear, have visited their nest nearly every day for the last week. Their long summer hiatus around the lake without nest visits lasted almost 2 full months. Check out the live cam and you might hear them "chortling" back and forth to each other. They are stepping up their nest visits and making their nest stronger with each addition.

Email: cfieri@lbschools.net
Website: https://powell.lbschools.net/

Instagram: @powell_k8_lb

Location: 150 West Victoria St, Long Beach, CA 90805
Phone: (310) 631-8794