Thursday, December 5th

 Dec 5, 2024

Congratulations to Adaline Kacinski for her award winning “What Freedom Means to Me” essay in this year’s Freedom Essay Contest sponsored by the Littleton Sertoma Club. Adaline’s words have earned her $100 and recognition at the Sertoma Club’s Freedom Week awards banquet in February. Well done, Adaline!

Attention 7th and 8th graders! Do you like to play video games? Well you’re in luck. Powell will be starting an eSports Club second semester. An informational meeting will be held in Ms. Boehmler’s, room 1044, next week on Thursday for 7th graders who are interested. An 8th grade informational meeting will be held on Monday, December 16. Please contact Mr. Altena or Ms. Boehmler for more information.

Photography Club is tonight after school in room 2688.  See you there!  

The TSA is today after school in room 1210. All students competing at the state TSA competition should attend.

Attention all 7th grade boys interested in basketball:

Our first practice is next Tuesday (December 10th)! We will have a brief check in meeting during lunch this Friday in Mr. Eilert’s classroom. Remember, all of your forms are due BEFORE the first practice. Please see Mr. Eilert or Mr. Benton if you have any questions. 

PRIDE Leaders - We will be having our second meeting with the sixth graders next Thursday. Please plan to attend a training in Mrs.Blake’s room during lunch on Friday, December 6 or Monday, December 9. Check Google Classroom for the details.

Our awesome Nutrition Services will be hosting a festive sweater day on Friday, December 13th. For this promotion, we are encouraging all students and staff to come eat lunch with us with their most festive, silly, sweater! The school with the highest participation will win a hot chocolate day at lunch the following week. 

Attention NJHS Students: There is an optional lunch session today in Mr. Croan’s room to finish the posters from yesterday.  Also, just a reminder that we need wrapping paper!  Please bring a roll in to Mrs. Donda by Monday of next week.  

To be read by Addi B and Grace F:  We need your help Powell Pumas!  Next week starts our CORE+ Competition for our 3rd Annual Dental Drive.  Do you have extra toothpaste and floss lying around at home?  Bring them in to donate to those in need!  All donations can go to your CORE Plus teacher to earn points.  You will learn more in CORE Plus this afternoon.  

Lost and found will be donated today. If you think you may have something in there, please check before the end of the day.