Friday Message
Friday, Feb. 4
Principal's Message
On Friday, February 11, Ms. Shipley will host a Virtual Coffee Chat Session all about Single Subject Acceleration (SSA). Wake County Public School System defines SSA as, "The practice of assigning a student to a higher-grade level than is typical, given the student’s age, for the purpose of providing access to appropriately challenging learning opportunities in either math or English/language arts."
If you are interested in attending this Virtual Coffee Chat, please pre-register here. The meeting link information is below:
Parent Chat SSA
Friday, February 11 · 8:15 – 9:00am
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ydq-gcsi-rxs
Upcoming Safety Drills at Pleasant Union
This month we will have an unannounced lockdown drill. These drills are conducted so that students and staff understand safety procedures in the event of a crisis at school. Please talk with your child to let them know about the upcoming drill.
Next month, we will have our severe weather/tornado drill. This will help students and staff practice procedures in the event of an inclement weather event while at school.
Thank you for your support as we strive to keep students and staff safe!
Announcements
PUE Intent to Enroll 2022-2023 (Repost)
Families, the initial survey link was not working properly. Here is an update of the information. This will be reposted on Friday, Feb. 11 and Friday, Feb. 18.
As Pleasant Union’s Administration prepares for the upcoming academic year, it is important to accurately plan for each child's seat and track assignment. Please indicate on this survey if your child WILL or WILL NOT be returning to PUE for the 2022-23 school year ~ Submit no later than Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Carpool Line and Safety Patrols
We are asking all carpool families to please consider checking your mirrors prior to driving off daily from the designated drop off points (cones) in the carpool circle. Additionally, please remain mindful of your speed as pull of from the designated cone and depart campus. Our safety patrols and staff are working hard to serve our school community by assisting with drop off and pick up. We appreciate your assistance with this matter.
Global Education & Food Drive Information
During the 3rd quarter of the school year, Pleasant Union will continue to focus on integrating state curriculum standards within global education. We will focus on Health & Well-being and Zero Hunger. Our school will have a food drive where donations will go to two local organizations to support families experiencing food insecurity.
Please consider donating. Items should be unopened and well ahead of the expiration date.
*Labeled grade level bins will be in the front hallway beginning February 1 and ending on March 1.
Kindergarten: Oatmeal or Grits
First: Rice
Second: Mac & Cheese (w/ premixed cheese packet--no butter or milk needed)
Third: Canned Soup
Fourth: Cereal
Fifth: Canned Chicken or Salmon
Love the Bus Month
February is Love the Bus Month, and we encourage students to find meaningful ways to pay tribute to our hard-working bus drivers. It's a great time to let them know just how much they mean to our students and families, and how much we appreciate their dedication as we continue to contend with a bus driver shortage.
WCPSS When to Return Guidelines
For the latest information regarding guidelines for students with a symptom of illness, students who tested positive for COVID-19, or students who have been exposed to COVID-19, please visit the WCPSS When To Return Website. The link is available below.
PUE PTA Information
February Birthday!
Wishing our wonderful teacher/staff a happy birthday month! Ms. Mita Basak, Ms. Peggy Blocker, Ms. Cameron Johnson, and Ms. Diana Nelson.
PTA Winter Membership Meeting & Silly String Contest-Next Week!
February 8-Our full membership meeting will be on February 8 at 6:30pm. Whether you are a PTA member or just curious about what the PTA does, join us virtually here. Be the class with the most PTA memberships and WIN a SILLY STRING PARTY (winner will be announced at winter membership meeting)! We invite every family to participate. Join PTA? Link here.
Spirit Event
February 8-Our next spirit event is at Chow (8311 Creedmoor Rd.) from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Takeout is eligible, but only on call-in or carry out orders (3rd party apps are NOT eligible). PUE will receive 10% of all food sales in that time frame.
Stock the PUE Lounge! Amazon Wishlist
We love our teachers and staff! Help us stock the PUE teachers/staff lounge with some much needed treats from coffee to snacks through the amazon wishlist. Link here. (Please select the gift registry address at checkout (Catherine Rodriguez-communicationvp@puepta.com) and a PTA member will deliver the items to school).
Volunteer Opportunity
Media Center Sign-Up for 3rd Quarter-Link here. Please make sure you have registered as a volunteer and completed the criminal record check.
Did you know that February is Oral/Dental Health Month?
From the PTA Wellness Team: Dentists suggest you brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and soft toothbrush.
Sponsor of the Week
Thank you, Campbell Orthodontics, for being a gold sponsor for PUE! We appreciate your support!
Interested in the sponsor package or sponsoring PUE? Please reach out to Greg Peterson at financialvp@puepta.com.
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, February 8
PTA Membership Meeting at 6:30
PTA Spirit Event at Chow
Friday, February 11
Track 2 Track Out Day
Virtual Parent Coffee Chat at 8:00
Topic: Single Subject Acceleration (SSA)
Facilitated by: Ms. Shipley
Monday, February 14
Parents/Guardians may volunteer in-person
Track 3 Track In Day
Tuesday, March 7
Virtual School Improvement Meeting at 8:00
Parents are encouraged to join!