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- May 18th- 3rd & 4th Grade Math SOL
- May 19th- 5th & 6th Grade Math SOL
- May 20th - 3 Hr Early Release
- May 25th - Memorial Day
- May 26th - Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday
- May 27th - Eid-al- Adha - Student Holiday
- June 17th- Last Day of School- 2hr Early release
Fairfax County Public Schools 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Dear Powell Families,
What a wonderful week at One Powell! We are excited to share that our students have successfully completed another round of SOL testing. We are incredibly proud of the hard work, perseverance, and positive attitudes students have shown throughout the testing process.
Next up are our Math SOLs, and we encourage our students to keep up the great work! Thank you to our families for your continued support in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to do their best each day.
With warmer weather ahead, we hope your family is able to enjoy some sunshine and quality time together this weekend. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support as we head into the final stretch of the school year!
Sincerely,
Catherine Han
Principal
Colin Powell Elementary School
Thank you for your response and for taking the time to share your input with our school team.
The classroom placement input form has now been closed, and we are no longer able to accept additional submissions.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
Support your student(s) in being successful on their SOLs with consistent and on time attendance each day! Please review the schedule below to ensure your students ready for the day! If you have specific questions, regarding testing dates contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinators, Hope Song khsong@fcps.edu and Sanaz Hosseini shosseini2@fcps.edu
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Mark your calendars! Here are the SOL testing dates for Colin Powell:
- G3 Math- Monday, May 18
- G4 Math- Monday, May 18
- G5 Science - Friday, May 15
- G5 Math - Tuesday, May 19
- G6 Math - Tuesday, May 19
Expedited retakes: Thursday, May 28 – Wednesday, June 3
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Rising Kindergarten students and parents are invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation. Families will have the opportunity to meet our Principal and our Assistant Principals, along with our Kindergarten Team who will share some ideas for how to prepare your child for school next year.
While parents meet with our staff, the rising Kindergarteners will do an activity in the kindergarten classrooms and then rejoin parents later.
Kindergarten enrollment is in progress! If you have not enrolled your child for the 2026-2027 school year, please call the office at 571-522-6000 or email our Registrar, Regina Johnson (rljohnson2@fcps.edu) to schedule an appointment.
Do you know a neighbor with a rising kindergartner? Please encourage them to contact Colin Powell so we have accurate numbers for staffing our classes for next year!
We look forward to seeing you May 20th , 2026 at 2 pm.
Today, May 15th was the last day for students to check out library books. All books are due by May 22nd. You will receive a notice from Mrs. Sejas listing what books your child has out. If you have any concerns reach out to Mrs. Sejas via Talking Points.
Help us make our Spring Book Fair a success by volunteering! We will set up the fair on May 29th, the fair will run June 1st - June 5th. Click the link to sign up https://bit.ly/4u6HSGE Setup your child's e-wallet so they can shop the fair https://www.bookwormbmaps.com/eWallet/
The first 100 students to create an E-wallet will receive a magnetic bookmark! E-wallets must be connected to a credit or debit card in order to make a purchase. Cash will not be accepted during this book fair. Parents are welcome to shop the book fair during school hours, but may not pull their child from class. Our family night and art festival is on June 2nd from 5-8pm.
Check out this week’s YOUseum celebrating Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian (AAPINH) Heritage Month. This collection highlights the voices, cultures, and experiences of AAPINH communities with colorful portraits of influential figures and a selection of children’s books that explore identity, family, and tradition. Thank you, Ms. Keshava! Fun fact: The umbrella term AAPINH encompasses over 50 distinct ethnic groups speaking over 100 different languages.
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
From learning new skills to making new friends, our summer sports programs keep kids moving, engaged, and having a blast all season long. Open to all experience levels! Register now for summer- www.syasports.org
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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