Panda Pulse
October, 28th 2022
An Important Message about Morning Carpool
Dear Morning Carpool Parents/Guardians,
I would like to remind you of the dropoff rules that we have in place for the safety of our students:
No students may be let out of their cars prior to 8:45, when the bell rings and a staff member is also outside.
There is no passing permitted at any time during carpool.
Cars should not be stopping to let their children out until they are as far up as they can be. The crosswalk near the kindergarten classrooms, where 2 staff members and a cone are located, is the the stopping point for dropoff. There are multiple paths for your children to walk to the front door. Cars should not be letting their children out until they are directly behind another car or at that starting location.
It is more efficient for your child to leave the car on the passenger side, but if it is not possible, and your child must exit on the driver's side, please make sure that he or she walks in front of your own car.
If possible, we ask that parents remain in their cars during dropoff and help your student learn to exit the car independently. If you require extra time for your child to exit the car, we ask that you park in the lot and walk them to the building.
These rules are put in place for the safety of our students, as well as the desire to keep the line moving expeditiously.
Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation.
Penny Road Carpool Staff
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 Celebration
November 11th - No School - Veterans Day
November 14th - Beginning of Food Drive
November 16th - Hospitality Treat for Teachers
Food for Friends List!!!
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
Contact Chis Wall with questions - cwall1313@gmail.com
BOOSTERTHON!!!!!!
Penny Road Elementary School PTA Families!
Our Penny Road Elementary Fun Run has kicked off, and we are thrilled about this year’s program!
This year, our entire school is raising funds for Lexia, an online reading program, and other PTA programs. Our goal is to raise $22,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!
Here’s how you can support Penny Road Elementary School PTA:
- 1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
- 2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.
- 3. Give a donation, if you are able.
Thank you for supporting our school!. We can’t wait for the Penny Road Elementary Fun Run happening on 11/03/2022!
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
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!
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/