Panda Pulse
October, 21st 2022
Important Upcoming Dates
November 3rd - Boosterthon Fun Run & Spirit Day
November 4th - Teacher Work Day - No School
November 6th - Day Light Saving's Time Ends
November 8th - Teacher work day/Election day
November 10th - Early Release & Veterans Day
Urgent Need - Food for Friends!
Thank you to all who have recently volunteered to help with our Food for Friends program. It's sometimes hard to see the direct impact of community involvement, but this is one program where the impact hits the nail on the head each week!
Food for Friends provides food for a number of our Pandas and families that need a little extra help over the weekend. This year we have more families than ever needing assistance and fewer donors. If you are able to contribute you will be provided a list of items to purchase and bring in, the food will be distributed for the kids to bring home on a Friday.
Mr. Chris Wall is again working with our school social worker to manage this program. Please email Chris if you are able to help. cwall1313@gmail.com
The list is simple & will remain constant for the foreseeable future so it's easy to shop!
Peanut butter and jelly- Please no glass containers!!
Flour tortillas
2 cans of Soup - because of size and weight, campbells or similar sized cans preferred
Box of mac-n-cheese or packs of ramen noodles
1 can of new potatoes
4-5 pieces of fresh fruit (keep in mind that these will be in backpacks so soft fruit is not ideal)
1-2 shelf stable ready to eat meals such as beef stew
Additional Needs
Spring Carnival - 1970's!!!!
Break out your bell bottoms and get ready to rock your tie dye shirts, we are heading back to the 70’s for our 2023 Spring Carnival {that’s right 2023, we are already in the planning stages} it’s going to be totally groovy!
We need your help to take our carnival to the max! We are looking for volunteers to help us seek donations. We’ve got a list of contacts and lots of directions to help you succeed. If you’re interested in helping please email laurataylorrn@gmail.com. We will need you to attend a meeting to learn how we collect donations and our timeline before you get started. Will will have both an in person and virtual option.
Can you dig it?
Penny {the famous Penny Road Panda}
It’s GO time! Don’t wait to join
Subject: “Don’t Miss Out! Our Penny Road Elementary Fun Run Details!”
Penny Road Elementary School PTA families!
We’re only ONE week away from our Penny Road Elementary Fun Run and our students and staff are so excited! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.
⭐️ Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started! ⭐️
Register & share today to help our school reach our goal of $22,000 for students & staff.
PLUS, there are only a FEW DAYS LEFT to register before 10/26/2022. Any parent/guardian who registers their student before 10/26/2022 will be entered to win a spirit wear shirt (1 winner per grade).
Check out this 30 second video about our upcoming event >> Click for Fun!
Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!
NEW PRE PTA Technology Council: Information Session
When: Wednesday, Oct 26 at 7pm
Where: Online!
(Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nqj-urnv-xky)
Challenge: North Carolina is one of the largest and fastest growing technology hubs in the southeast, and Wake County is at its epicenter. As technology changes the labor market, are we providing North Carolina students with the tech exposure, knowledge and educational opportunities that prepare them for the shift in jobs?
If you are a computer scientist, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, network administrator, or have a passion for bringing technology to students, the Penny Road Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) wants you for a brand new Technology Council! This exploratory council will meet to determine ways that we can get our PRE pandas excited about technology! Some preliminary examples of activities that the Council may pursue include (but are not limited to!):
If you are passionate about tech, please consider this exciting opportunity to help shape how our children will prepare for the jobs of the future. Please email Jennifer.onorato@gmail.com to express interest, or for more information.
Veteran's Day
speakers. Wear red, white and blue as a symbol of appreciation!
If you want to honor a Veteran in your family, use this link to
submit information for the slideshow: https://forms.gle/Lnzz3Ba9DAMQwdtH8
Panda Book Store
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our Panda Book Store so far. Please know the drive is ongoing throughout the year. If you have any gently used books, please bring them to the front office where they will be collected and added to our library.
Thank you again for your support!
Advocacy Update!
Our community plays a vital role in every election by voting. Did you know there are local elections of importance across Wake County this year including County Commissioners and School Board seats? Help us spread the word and VOTE!
The early voting period for the 2022 general election begins Thursday, October 20, 2022 and ends on Saturday November 5. Find early voting sites here:
https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-early-person
#PTAvotes #WakeCounty #elections2022
Need a Holiday Gift????
To order with free shipping please visit www.lewwilsonart.com
Use promo code PRE to track sales.
Consumer Rewards
Hello Penny Rd families! There are many easy ways to earn money for PRE
through consumer rewards programs! Please consider signing up for one or all of
these programs to help support our school. PRE will receive a percentage of your
qualifying purchase at no cost to you! Reach out to
pennyptafundraising@gmail.com with any questions.
1. Harris Teeter- Together in education. Link your Vic card to PRE in store
or online. Cards must be relinked yearly
https://www.harristeeter.com/together.in.education
2. R City Rocks- Text the link below to join R City Rocks. PRE will receive 5%
back when you text receipts from purchases made at area businesses. For
more information visit www.pennyroadpta.com/r-city-rocks.html
3. Amazon Smile- Link your Amazon account to Amazon Smile and PRE will
receive a percentage of qualifying purchases. Please login for all
purchases
4. Publix- Sign up online and enter your phone number in store or at check
out
https://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-par
tners
5. Box tops- Download the app on your phone and scan your receipts
https://www.boxtops4education.com
6. Lowes Foods- Link your Lowes foods reward card to PRE
Stay Connected
- Make sure to Like and Follow the Penny Road Elementary PTA Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/PennyRoadPTA. We will primarily be using the Panda Pulse and the PRE PTA Facebook page to communicate with you this upcoming school year.
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennyroadpta/
How to contact your Penny Road PTA
Email: preptaofficer@gmail.com
Facebook: Penny Road Elementary PTA
Website: http://www.pennyroadpta.com/