Sunday Message
Announcements, Resources, Celebrations 2/26/18
BOOK FAIR IS BEGINS THIS WEEK
The eagerly awaited Book Fair is finally here. PTA will set up the Book Fair between Monday and Tuesday so that staff will get a late afternoon preview on Tuesday. Students will begin attending Book Fair on Wednesday, February 28. We are excited at the opportunity to host such a fine event. If you have not volunteered for this event please consider doing so by going to the Book Fair link to determine when you can help. Thank you in advance for sharing your time with our students. Go to Book Fair Schedule on the PUE Website Calendar for details on the event. If you have any questions, please contact PTA Book Fair Chairperson Rachael Paden (rachaelpaden@hotmail.com).
The "All for Books Coin Drive" was a huge success! Our students brought in a total of $1,374.71. Your generosity will enable all students at Pleasant Union to purchase books. Any extra money that is not used will go to teachers upgrading their in-class libraries.
The winning classes by day are:
- Monday - Penny Day - Mrs. Clark's 3rd grade class
- Tuesday - Nickel Day - Ms. Stunda's Kindergarten class
- Wednesday - Dime Day - Ms. Averett's 1st grade class
- Thursday - Quarter Day - Ms. Owens 1st grade class
- Friday - Dollar Bill Day - Mrs. Hay's 4th grade class
The classes that brought in the most overall are:
- 1st place - Ms. Averett's 1st grade class with $104.03
- 2nd place - Mrs. Hay's 4th grade class with $96.99
- 3rd place - Mrs. Clark's 3rd grade class with $88.25
The winning classes by grade level are:
- Kindergarten - Mrs. Leavitt
- 1st grade - Ms. Averett
- 2nd grade - Mrs. Stepnoski
- 3rd grade - Mrs. Clark
- 4th grade - Mrs.Hay
- 5th grade - Mrs. Woronka
Thank you to everyone that contributed to this event!
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Senora Lynch, Artist in Residence Visits Pleasant Union
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PANTHER NEWS
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW: Yearbooks are on sale now. The early bird price for the yearbook is $20. After March 5th, the price goes up to $25. Yearbook ordering options can be found at Pleasant Union Yearbook. You will need to enter Pleasant Union's Job #: 4262718
TRACK 3 & 4 INTERIM REPORTS: Track 3 and 4 Interim Reports go home on Tuesday, February 27.
EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY: Our last Early Release is this Friday, March 2. Students will be dismissed at 1:15.
PUE PRESENTERS: Best wishes to our 2nd grade and 5th grade teachers as they present at the state NCTIES conference this week. The 2nd grade team will present information on Mystery Skyping in the primary classroom and 5th grade team will present on global resources. We are so proud of you all!
SPRING FLING: Be on the lookout for information from your child's teacher and room parent regarding the Sunday, April 22 Spring Fling (2-5pm). Room parents will be contacting you for contributions to fill their class' theme basket for the event and for volunteers to help with each of the events. More information will be posted on the PTA Website to find out more. Here is a snapshot of the many planned events for Spring Fling. Be on the lookout for more information. A big thank you to Denise Brown for organizing the event.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT: The PUE Before and After School Program will once again be offering a Parents' Night Out on Friday, March 16th from 6:30-9:30. Stay tuned for more information and how to sign up.
Author Carole Boston Weatherford is coming to Pleasant Union Elementary on Wednesday, March 28th for grades 3, 4, and 5. Track 1 Book Order Forms have already gone home. Please return book orders by next Friday, March 2nd. Grades 3-5 and McNeeley. Tracks 2-4 orders will be due March 14. The order forms will be sent home in Tuesday folders on Tuesday, March 6th.
REMINDER: MAKE UP DAYS Tracks 1/2/3:
- Thursday January 4th- Saturday, March 24th.
- Friday January 5th- Saturday, April 7th
- Wednesday January 17- Saturday, April 14th
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Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, Feb. 27
- Track 3 & 4 Interims go home
- 4:00-5:30 Staff Book Fair Preview
Wednesday, February 28
- Book Fair Begins
Thursday, March 1
- 8:30-6:30 Extended Book Fair Session
- 5th Grade Graduation Photos
Friday, March 2
- 7:45-9:15 Read Across America Day "Green Eggs and Ham" Book Fair Breakfast/Parent-Student Book Fair Viewing
- Early Release, Students dismissed at 1:15
Saturday, March 3
- Odyssey of the Mind Regional Competition at Wake Tech
Monday, March 5
- 4:00-5:00 Panthers Give Back Club
Tuesday, March 6
- 4-6:30 Evening Book Fair Session
Wednesday, March 7
- 7:00 Pieces of Gold
Friday, March 9
- 9:30 K-2, Cultural Arts Assembly in Gym
- 10:30 3-5, Cultural Arts Assembly in Gym
Sunday, March 11
- Daylight Savings Time Begins
Friday, March 16
- 6:30-9:30 pm Parents' Night Out.