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RAVEN REPORT
This week was action-packed. We came together as a faculty to celebrate our staff at our faculty meeting and announced our FCPS Honors winners. It was wonderful to highlight all the work our staff is doing to support students and our school community as a whole. Congratulations to all the nominees and to our winners: Jenny Campigoth-Osorio, Outstanding Operational Employee, Morgan Brittain, Outstanding Professional, Ruth Curran, Outstanding New Teacher, Brig Carrie, Outstanding Leader, and Zac Gomez, Outstanding Teacher. Next week we will be focused on academic advising and supporting our students and families in learning about what options are available to them and what they need to be successful. Our Curriculum Night this year is an opportunity to show our new families who are joining us what makes Poe so special and for our current families to learn about what is available to their students for next year.. We hope to see you there!
Follow us on Social Media: To see the latest from Poe MS follow us on Instagram at @poeravensfcps!
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Important Dates |
1/20-1/23: R3 Advisory no Raven Time
1/22: Curriculum Night 5:30-7:30
1/23: Academic Advising Begins (different bell schedule see below)
1/28: 2-hour early release, End of Quarter 2
1/29 & 1/30 No school for students
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Raving Ravens |
Poe Winter Reading Competition Winners: This year we offered our first ever Poe Winter Reading Competition. We had over 500 entries from our students! I’m so proud of our students for reading so much over break and thank you to all our teachers who encouraged and supported along the way. The winners were: Lillian Flake for 6th grade, Mikias Wondwosen for 7th grade and Zineb Azizi for 8th grade!
FRED Cards: Here’s what people are saying about our amazing staff. Below are some of the highlights from the recent FRED Cards that were submitted. The person’s name is who is being highlighted followed by what was said about them by a colleague. I will continue to highlight them in each Raven Report so keep them coming!
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Zeineb Salih: “Thank you for all of your creative efforts with the rational numbers course. You are so dedicated to the success of your students. You absolutely believe that they can be successful and have created an environment where your students are seen and feel safe. Your efforts have made the difference.”
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Yuvany (Gio) Salgado: “Thank you for being so open to working with a new teammate. You are always so quick to say yes, and help out wherever you're needed. I truly appreciate being on a team with you!”
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Wendy Briggs: “Hi Wendy, Thanks for taking time in the hallway to chat with me the other day about your student. I appreciate you for taking student success to heart. You made my day when you asked my name and wanted to know more about me.”
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Activities |
Mason District Health Fair: This is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th, from 10am-12pm at the James Lee Community Center. We are partnering with a variety of community groups, organizations, and county departments to provide valuable health-related information, services, and resources for our community.
Services will include, but are not limited to:
- Vaccine appointment registration and information
- Medicaid enrollment assistance
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Substance abuse prevention training and resources
- Child development screenings and information
- Breast cancer awareness information
- HIV screening and prevention information
- Information on the importance of healthy eating
Summer Camps at Annandale HS: Registration has opened for Summer Camps at Annandale High School this summer. For those who sign up in January they will be offered the Early Bird Rate of $120 to the Olympics Camp. The Early Bird offer only applies to Olympics camp. Register Here for summer camps:
https://bit.ly/AHSCAMP26
Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 22-26th 8:30am-3pm ($150): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. For questions about Olympics Camp, please reach out to Christopher Bagot.
Boys & Girls Basketball - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 20-24th 9am-3pm ($250): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a t-shirt and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9am to 3pm. We accept early pickups at 8am. For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy and Chelsea Harrison
Baseball Skills Camp- Aug 10-14 5pm-7pm ($100, or $25 a day)
This camp is designed for 3rd - 9th graders and will be held on the baseball field at Annandale High. Focus will be on preparation for fall season and overall skill development. Camp will be conducted by Annandale High School Coaches and current college baseball players. Camp will run from 5pm-7pm. Question reach out to head baseball coach and camp director Kevin Rudd.
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Important Information |
Middle of the Year Survey: We’d love to hear your feedback on how this year has been going for you and your student here at Poe MS. Please take a few minutes and share your thoughts with us by filling out this form.
Curriculum Night-January 22 5:30-7:30:
    Immunization Events for FCPS Students: FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
When Should Your Child Stay Home? Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals: FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device? For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students: School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child: Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Strategies for Better Sleep: Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
Superintendent Presents Recommendation for Boundary Changes: Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid recommended proposed boundary changes to the School Board at its January 8 board meeting. Meeting materials include:
The School Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) on Tuesday, January 13, at 6 p.m., in the Jackson Middle School auditorium. Speakers may address the FY 2027 CIP or the proposed school boundary adjustments. If you would like to testify regarding the proposed school boundary adjustments, you may arrive 45 minutes before the hearing begins (5:15 p.m.) to sign up to speak in person. You will be placed at the end of the speaker queue.
The School Board will vote on the superintendent’s recommendation for boundary changes and implementation on Thursday, January 22. Learn more about the comprehensive boundary review.
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