Panda Family News
Week of September 26
Message from the Principal
The days are rolling! We are entering the last week in September, already. As we move through the year, I would like to thank you all for your continued support of #OurPES. I have seen parents volunteering as reading buddies, mentors, and supports in the cafeteria and carpool. We certainly appreciate it!!
We are looking for Instructional Assistants to join #OurPES. If you are interested please contact Mr. Watson or Mr. Chutz.
Carpool has been going really well. Please avoid exiting your car, as it causes a backup. Instead, allow a PES staff member or PawPatrol student to assist your child in/out of the car.
We have a lot of events coming up this week and in October. We look forward to seeing #OurPES families at these events. For a list of upcoming list, see below.
Have a PAWSOME week, everyone
-Mr. Watson
2022 CCAE T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
PTA
Monster Dash Registration is Open
The Monster Dash is coming! On Saturday, October 15th, we will be running a 5k and 1mi fun run to enjoy our beautiful Pittsboro community while raising money for our school. You can sign up today by going to: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Pittsboro/MonsterDash21 Online registration runs through October 7th, but sign up by Friday, September 30th to make sure you get a race t-shirt with your registration.
PTA Thrift Shop Work Groups
Help us earn money for our school! We have Thrift Shop work groups scheduled three Wednesdays a month in September through November from 6-8pm. Our next work group is 6-8pm this Wednesday, September 28th. We are specifically calling on our Pre-K families to join us and Ms. Lisa for this work group, but families from all grades are welcome to join. Have fun meeting other parents and teachers while doing simple tasks like straightening shelves and clothing racks! Check out all of the available dates, and sign up to help out when you can: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C45ADAE2FABFC1-pespta
First PTA General Meeting
Our first PTA general meeting will be held this Thursday, September 29th at 5:15pm in conjunction with Curriculum Night. We will be presenting and voting on our 2022-23 budget as well as talking about our plans for the year. Everyone is welcome, but only PTA members can vote. If you haven’t joined already, you can join the PTA in-person at the meeting, or you can join online at pes.memberhub.com/store
Fall Scholastic Book Fair
Our fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of October 10th. We are in need of volunteers to help with set-up, working the registers, helping students shop the fair, and packing up the fair. Volunteer opportunities start and Thursday, October 6th and run through Friday, October 14th. We have times during and after school hours. Check out the link to see where you can help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c45adae2fabfc1-fall
We also have opportunities to donate to make sure all students can enjoy the book fair and teachers are able to buy books for their classrooms. If you are interested, consider donating to either of the following funds.
All for Books fund: https://pes.memberhub.com/store/items/27274 to help make sure that all students can get a book from the book fair
Teacher Wishlist donations: https://pes.memberhub.com/store/items/781799
PTA Classroom Parent Communication
Don’t forget to opt-in to the Classroom Parent email list! Classroom Parent, a parent volunteer from each classroom, will be in charge of sending out information to their class including reminders for school-wide events, PTA information regarding volunteer opportunities and fundraisers (such as the Book Fair, Thrift Shop and Monster Dash), and class-specific events and information (such as Sign Ups for class parties, and recruiting in-person volunteers for the teacher). We are here to help make information more readily available regarding the school and classroom needs, and to assist our teachers, but we need you to opt-in to these emails from your Classroom Parent using the following link:
Get Your Panda Gear
If you are looking for PES Panda gear, check out our spirit store offered in collaboration with locally owned M2. Our store is offering short and long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and even stadium blankets. Order your gear today and get ready to show off your Panda spirit! https://pesspiritwear.itemorder.com/
EVENTS @ PES
Sept. 26: Teacher Workday- No School for students
October 10 - 15: Book Fair Week
October 12: Walk to School Day and 3rd Grade Parent Night
October 14: Teacher Workday-No School for students
Oct. 15: Monster Dash