Virtual Academy Sunday Message
February 21, 2021
Principal's Message
Please see the following information about Single Subject Acceleration.
SSA Information
SSA Parent Info Session with Ms. Shipley on 2/22/2021 at 9AM using the following link:
https://meet.google.com/dha-xxpo-wnd
Test Request Window: February 22 - March 22 (No late requests will be accepted.)
Digital Test Request Form - Simply complete the google form and you are all set!
Printable Test Request Form- Must turn in to hbrletic-shipley@wcpss.net or to the school
SSA Parent Information Powerpoint Presentation Shared on 2/22/21 at 9AM
Testing Window: April 19 - May 7
Testing Information
- All 2-5 Grade Testing must be completed through EnCase, an online testing service.
- Parent Guide to Online SSA Testing
- SSA Student Video for use before logging on to EnCase
- SSA Parent Information Powerpoint Presentation Shared on 2/22/21 at 9AM
- Kindergarten students, wishing to accelerate past 1st grade curriculum, will be assessed using iStation for ELA and using a 1st grade Summative Evaluation for math
3rd Quarter Virtual Field Trips
We are excited to offer virtual field trips for each grade level. Your child's teacher will share more information regarding these opportunities soon.
A Message From Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Bratt
Lunch Bunch - If you would like for your child to join a lunch bunch with the counselors, please fill out this form. Lunch Bunches (via google meet) provide a time for students to connect with the school counselor and other students in their same grade. This is a time for socialization and friendship building.
Middle School Coffee Chat
Our school counselors will be hosting another coffee chat session on Wednesday, February 24th at 8:30 AM for families who want to know more about the middle school registration process. You can use the following link to sign up: https://forms.gle/K5ZqNt6nK53FbShN9
Spring Book Fair
- This is a great way to keep your kiddos reading while benefiting our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pleasantunionelemschool
[Optional] If you would like to donate funds for our classroom library, please use this link to contribute to the classroom eWallet: *insert the copied link of your personal eWallet from the Scholastic eWallet page* Thank you!
Virtual BAC Meeting with Roxie Cash
The BAC Meeting with Districts 1 and 3 will involve a small group discussion centered around a reflection on remote learning. This is happening Feb. 22 at 6pm.
Read Across America at PUE
Read Across America
Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This motivational and awareness day calls all children and youth in every community across the United States to celebrate reading. It also promotes reading, particularly for children and young adults. To celebrate at PUE we will have a spirit week and our teachers have planned some fun and exciting activities to promote reading.
Read Across America Celebration Spirit Week, March 1-5, 2021
Mon.- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Day– Hawaiian day because the tree feels tropical Tues.- Fox in Socks Day – crazy sock day Thurs.-Oh the Places You’ll Go Day – come dressed for success
PUE PTA News
PUE Global March
Keep any eye out for more information about the fun events taking place during the month of March! We will have artists, cultural events, daily messages, COLORING CONTEST, scholastic events, and much more!
PUE Yearbook 2020-2021
PUE is teaming up with TreeRing to create a memorable yearbook to commemorate your child’s year. Please consider helping us capture great photos for this yearbook so the kids can go back through and “remember when.”
We are asking you to set up an account so you can not only order a yearbook, but also submit images. With so many virtual learning experiences, we have an opportunity to capture some cool shots of kids during this different year.
TreeRing also offers parents 2 customizable pages to do themselves, that would only show up in your child’s yearbook. The application to create those pages can run on a computer or on your phone! Think how easy it would be to snap pictures via phone and drop them in the corresponding folder!
Step by step instructions on uploading private and shared folders here.
Register here with the PUE Passcode: 1016071186223064
Social Media
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Website: https://www.puepta.com
Donations
· Shop via giveback link and get amazing deals that give back to PUE https://puepta.new.memberhub.store/STORE
· Box Tops-just scan your receipt and proceeds will be sent to PUE
https://www.boxtops4education.com/
· Harris Teeter-link your VIC card online with PUE https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education
· Amazon-shop through Amazon and 0.5% of the purchases will be donated to PUE
· Lowes- link your Lowes Food Fresh Rewards card with PUE
https://rewards.lowesfoods.com/Account/SelectCard?mode=CartToClass
If you have any questions or concerns regarding PUE PTA do not hesitate to contact Sarah Gupta at president@puepta.com.
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, February 23
3rd Quarter Interim Reports sent to parents (or one day this week)
PTA Meeting at 8:00
Wednesday, February 24
Asynchronous Day
No Live Instruction or In-Person Learning
Students will log in and complete assignments to be counted present.
Middle School Coffee Chat at 8:30
Wednesday, March 3
Asynchronous Day
No Live Instruction or In-Person Learning
Students will log in and complete assignments to be counted present.
Wednesday, March 17
Asynchronous Day
No Live Instruction or In-Person Learning
Students will log in and complete assignments to be counted present.
Friday, March 24
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon