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The Colin Powell celebrated the Lunar New Year with their own Dragon Parade. Students in the 21st CCLC program created dragons and did research to learn about the rich traditions associated with the holiday. Kung Hei Fat Choi!

At the end of February, Samuel Quainoo, a Professor at Stroudsburg University, came to our school. He spoke to the Fourth Grade in honor of Black History Month. A special thank you to Ms. Voropanova, for arranging this special visit. It was a truly educational experience for everyone.

Please be advised Ms. Wendy Rivera is our new Parent Liaison at the Colin Powell School. Congratulations to her and she is certainly an asset to the Union City School District.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

Happy February! Here is the latest news and information about upcoming events concerning the Colin Powell School. Please take a moment to review our February 2024 calendar.

Please be advised of the Wooden Flower Grams available for sale for Valentine's Day. The money is due by Friday January 26, 2024 and they are $2 each. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyer.

The Colin Powell School would like to congratulate Mr. Mark Montanari for being chosen as this year's Teacher of the Year. Congratulations also go out to Mr. Joseph Bonacci for being this year's Educational Service Professional. We appreciate all you do for our students. Congratulations again!

Students from the Colin Powell School were outdoors practicing for the upcoming Special Olympics. The cold didn't bother them and they showed their skills out on the slopes.

Happy New Year! Here is the latest news and information about upcoming events concerning the Colin Powell School. Please take a moment to review our January 2024 calendar.

Please be advised of the latest newsletter as Chartwells continues to serve up happy and healthy meals throughout the Union City School District. We have been continuing to integrate Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables into the schools in creative ways while increasing student interest in trying new foods. Thank you for taking the time to review.