Dan Powell's Weekly Newsletter
Week of November 2nd - November 6tn
Hello, Dan Powell Families!
What a fun and festive way to end the month of October! From Red Ribbon Week, to our Book Fair, and Literacy Night, a time was had! Thank you all for your continued support in our endeavors! This week is the first of the third six weeks! Can you believe we have experienced twelve exciting weeks of school?! As we approach Thanksgiving, take a moment to reflect on all of the people and things you are thankful for. We are thankful that each of you are part of our Dan Powell Family! As we continue our journey of academic success, we encourage you to be intentional about getting your scholar to school everyday and on time because each student is so deserving of it! We look forward to another great week of teaching and learning! Let's go, Powell Bulldogs! 💜 #BulldogPride #GameonBulldogs #EvermanISD #EvermanBulldogs
In order to minimize disruptions to learning, we ask that early dismissals be completed prior to 2 pm.
To heighten the safety and well being of our students and staff, please remain in your vehicles during arrival dropoff and dismissal pickup. There are no walk ups during our arrival and dismissal processes.
🍎Doors open at 6:50 am
🍎 Breakfast is served from 6:50 am - 7:20 am
🍎 First Bell rings at 7:25 am
🍎 Tardy Bell rings at 7:29 am
🍎 Instruction starts at 7:30 am
🍎 Early Dismissals end at 2 pm
🍎 Dismissal is at 3:00 pm
National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is recognized each November as an opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, enduring traditions, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous peoples. It is also a time to recognize the resilience, strength, and sovereignty of Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, while acknowledging their lasting impact on our nation’s history and continued influence today. Across the United States, more than 575 federally recognized Tribal Nations, along with other Indigenous communities, represent distinct identities, languages, traditions, and cultural practices that deserve recognition and respect.
This week's noteworthy Native American is Sitting Bull who was a Hunkpapa Lakota leader. Sitting Bull was a revered holy man and tribal leader who led his people during years of resistance against U.S. government policies and played a major role in the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Veteran's Day Program
- Brizuela
- Carr
- Escobedo
- Kelley
- Palma
- Rayman
Attendance Matters
Our most recent Average Daily Attendance rate is 85.35%. We are in the midst of cold and flu season and are aware that attendance is being impacted. Our school continues to be deep cleaned often and we encourage you all to keep your students home if they are experiencing symptoms associated with a cold and flu, which are contagious. However, if your scholar is healthy and symptom free, please make sure they are at school daily by 7:30 am. Our Average Daily Attendance goal is 97%, so let's work together to attain it while giving your student the academic experience they are so deserving of!
💛This Week’s Focus: Gratitude & Thankfulness
November is a wonderful time to help children recognize the good things in their lives. Gratitude means noticing and appreciating the people and things that help us feel loved, safe, and supported.
🏠 Try This at Home: “I Am Thankful For…”
At dinner or bedtime, invite each family member to share one thing they are thankful for.
Try asking your child:
Who made you smile today?
What is something you love about our family?
What is something that made you happy today?
🎨 Family Activity: Draw a picture of something or someone you are thankful for. Let your child tell you about the picture.
💬 Conscious Discipline Connection:
“We notice the good things in our lives, and we show others that we appreciate them.”
🌞Family Challenge: Help your child practice saying “thank you” and recognizing kind actions throughout the week.
Remember, gratitude doesn't require big things. A hug, a helping hand, or time spent together can mean so much!
Home-School Connection
Handprint Turkeys: Trace your hands on paper, using your thumb for the turkey's head and fingers for bright feathers.
Grateful Jar: Set out a jar and a stack of paper strips all week leading up to Thanksgiving so family members can drop in notes of gratitude to read aloud after dinner.
Water Donations Needed
Thank you so much for donating bottled water to our staff! We are greatly appreciative for the love and support shown in contribution to our hydration, well-being, and safety! We will be accepting donations throughout the school year, which can be received at the front office.
🚌 Attention Parents of Bus Riders!
For the safety of our students, a parent/guardian or older sibling MUST be present at the bus stop when your child is dropped off.
⚠️ If no approved adult or older sibling is present, the student will be returned to campus.
It is extremely important that you make provisions for an adult to meet your student every day at the bus stop. Please be aware of the steps that will be taken in the event this policy is not followed:
1st Incident – Warning from Campus Administrator
2nd Incident – Loss of Bus Privileges for one week
3rd Incident – Loss of Bus Privileges for six weeks
4th Incident - Loss of Bus Privileges for the remainder of the school year
Persistent noncompliance with this policy will result in loss of bus privileges for the remainder of the year. Please inform the school if you know you will not be able to greet your student at the bus stop so that student can remain on campus for you to pick him/her up. Doing so will foster safety for your student and allow the bus route to remain on schedule for routes to other campuses.
📱 MyRide K-12: Parents who have registered for MyRide K-12 will receive their student’s routing information as soon as the routes are completed and uploaded.
https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!
Arrival and Dismissal Process
🍎 Pre-K will arrive and dismiss on the south side of the school. Please reference the map.
🍎 Kindergarten and siblings in various grades will arrive and dismiss on the west side of the school. Please reference the map.
🍎 Dismissal is at 3 pm. Please use the Pikmykid dismissal cards to foster a smooth transition.
🍎 Walking up during arrival and dismissal is not allowed as it impedes on the safety and well being of our students and staff and the flow of traffic.
We appreciate your cooperation and partnership with ensuring our students and staff are safe during our arrival and dismissal procedures.
Student Dress Code
Our student dress code will be enforced including the clear backpack policy.
🚨Leggings, yoga pants, and biking shorts must be worn under skirts or dresses.
🚨Crocs, open-toed shoes, and flip flops can not be worn at school.
Please click on the links below for more details regarding student dress code.
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Our Week At A Glance
Monday, November 2nd
Instruction begins at 7:30 am
Tuesday, November 3rd
- Instruction begins at 7:30 am
Wednesday, November 4th
- Instruction begins at 7:30 am
Thursday, November 5th
- Instruction begins at 7:30 am
- Instruction begins at 7:30 am
National Jersey Day - wear your favorite jersey!
Upcoming Events
Veteran's Day Program - November 11th at 9am
Picture Days - November 16th and November 17th
Kindergarten Field Trips - November 17th and November 18th
Thanksgiving Break - November 23rd - November 27th