Friday Message
Friday, January 14
COVID-19 Notification
Principal's Message
This week, I just want to take a moment and thank all of the parents, grandparents, and guardians who support the students and staff at Pleasant Union. We appreciate your understanding when we experience interruptions to transportation operations. We also appreciate your patience with us when we have to call you regarding COVID-19 notifications. Thank you for your kindness, support, and communication. During a time where schools are short-staffed and stretched thin, the support of our community is priceless.
*Reminder*
School is closed on Monday, January 17 for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Students/Staff Experiencing a Symptom of Illness
Reminder
***If your child is absent please communicate with your child's teacher to notify them the reason for their absence. If anyone in your household tests positive please notify the office so we are aware.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services requires additional health precautions if you have one of these symptoms often associated with COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
NO MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR COVID-19 TEST?
You may return if It has been at least 5 days since you first had symptoms AND it has been at least 24 hours since you had a fever (without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND symptoms are improving, including cough and shortness of breath
ALTERNATE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS?
You may return if you have a confirmed diagnosis other than COVID-19 (like a stomach virus, ear infection, etc.) from a healthcare professional to explain the COVID-19-like symptoms AND it has been at least 24 hours since you had a fever (without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND you have felt well for 24 hours. The health care provider is not required to detail the specifics of the alternate diagnosis. Email your alternate diagnosis to Kayla Perry at kperry@wcpss.net.
NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST?
You may return if you have a negative PCR/Molecular* COVID-19 test AND it has been at least 24 hours since you had a fever (without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND you have felt well for 24 hours NOTE: If you have a negative rapid antigen** test, you must receive a follow-up negative PCR/Molecular test. Email your test result to Kayla Perry at kperry@wcpss.net
Art By Me Update
We sincerely apologize your Pleasant Union ES ~ Art By Me orders did not arrive to the school before the holidays. We want to assure you that all of the orders will be completed as quickly as possible. Art by me was shut down before the holidays due to Covid. Also we had supply chain issues and a shortage of trained Art By Me employees. We have reopened again and are completing your orders. You can expect the orders at your school as soon as possible, by mid January.
PUE PTA Information
Spirit Event
January 20-Our first spirit event of the year is next Thursday at Papa John's (1428 Brogden Woods Dr.). 20% of your order will be donated back to PUE. Make sure to use "PUES" when ordering! Pizza specials can be found here.
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.
Amazon Wishlist and Fundraising
-PUE Music Room Supplies
Support Ms. Freer's wonderful music room and program through the Amazon classroom wish list. Link here.
-PUE Art Room Supply Needs
Ways to contribute to the PUE art program? You can support Ms. Hopper's Art Room through the Amazon classroom wish list. Here's the link.
-PUE PTA Cookbook Spring Fundraiser
Do you have a recipe that you would like to share with our PUE community? We are putting together a cookbook for this spring. Print out your easy recipe form here. Please send them back either via email to yearbook@puepta.com or in your Tuesday folder.
Did you know that January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month?
From the PTA Wellness Team: A great way to maintain a fit family lifestyle is to stay active together. Some great examples of being active as family include:
- go to the gym, YMCA or rec center
- go ice skating
- take a walk
- do an online fitness class
- play soccer or kickball
- take the stairs
- go for a bike ride
- do a family obstacle course or scavenger hunt
More info here for a fit family lifestyle.
Volunteering at PUE & Joining PTA
Do you want to volunteer on one of our committees? Information for each of the committees here and one can volunteer through this google form. If you haven’t joined the PTA yet, you can also join here.
Join PUE MemberHub-FREE
MemberHub is a FREE and secure web-based application that organizes families into classroom ‘hubs’ and allows for communications within and amongst the hubs. You can join here.
Social Media
Like us on Facebook & Instagram
Follow us on Twitter
PUE PTA Website
Donation Links
· Amazon-shop through Amazon Smile and 0.5% of the purchases will be donated to PUE
· Box Tops-just scan your receipt and proceeds will be sent to PUE
· Harris Teeter-link your VIC card online with PUE (returning families-add PUE again for this school year)
· Lowes- link your Lowes Food Fresh Rewards card with PUE
· Giveback in MemberHub gives amazing deals that donate back to PUE
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, January 17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, School is closed
Thursday, January 20
PUE PTA Spirit Event at Papa Johns
Friday, January 21
Track 3 track out day
Monday, January 24
Track 4 track in day
Tuesday, January 25
PTA Meeting at 8:00