PUMA PRESS – School News & Information: November 21, 2025

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PUMA PRESS – School News & Information: November 21, 2025


Important Dates

  • November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break 
  • December 9: Book Fair Family Night 5:00 PM
  • December 9: 5th & 6th Orchestra & 6th Advanced Band Concert 7:00 PM
  • December 11: Winter Chorus Concert 6:00 PM
  • December 17: Three Hours Early Release at 1 p.m.
  • December 22- January 2: Winter Break Holiday- No School 

Fairfax County Public Schools 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar


Message from the Principal

Dear Powell Puma Families, 

Thank you to all of our families who were able to join us for the Thanksgiving Luncheon this week! It was wonderful to see so many of you sharing a meal with your children, connecting with one another, and contributing to the sense of community that makes Powell such a special place. We hope you had a great time and enjoyed the celebration as much as we did.

As we look ahead to the holiday, we wish each of our families a joyful, restful, and meaningful Thanksgiving next week. We hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with loved ones.

Please remember that next week, Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25 are full days of school. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring students are present and on time.

Thank you for your continued support. Warmly,

Catherine Han, Principal 


Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 26 to 28. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. See the complete school year calendar.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Drop off reminders

We appreciate your cooperation in making school drop-off safe and efficient! To maintain smooth traffic flow and neighborhood relations, please remember two essential guidelines. First, for the safety of all students and staff, fire lanes must remain completely unobstructed at all times for emergency vehicle access. Second, please be considerate of our neighbors by refraining from using residential visitor parking spaces or private driveways during drop-off and pickup times. Your adherence to using only the school's designated zones is greatly valued.


Staff Appreciation Help

To show our appreciation for our dedicated staff, we're organizing some morale-boosting activities. This year, we're adding a special twist: gift card prizes! To make this a reality, we kindly request donations of gift cards valued up to $10. Your generosity will help us recognize and reward our hardworking staff. Please send all gift cards in an envelope clearly marked “Social Committee” so your child’s teacher will know where to submit your donation. Thank you in advanced for your support of our teachers. If you could please send these in by December 5, that would be very helpful!


Korea trip Fundraiser

6th Grade Korean Immersion Fundraiser

5th/6th grade Orchestra & 6th grade Band Concert Tuesday, Dec 9th

Flower Pre-Order to Congratulate Your Child After the Concert!!!

  • 1 single rose = $5

  • 2 roses & 1 carnation = $10

(Limited number will be for sale at the door: 1 for $7, 3 for $12)

Complete this [Form](link is missing in the original image) to pre-order by Friday, 12/5

Pre-pay via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle

Skip the trip to the store — simply pick up your beautiful bouquet at the event to present to your child right after the concert!

We will also be selling food and drinks after the concert so you don't have to cook!

Fundraiser

Bookfair concert