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Good afternoon #PandaFamily!
Reminders in this week's Panda Family News:
PTA Thrift Store - $20,000 from volunteers during 2018-2019
Please do not turn left into the loop to enter the Carpool Lane.
Volunteers needed for the Science Fair, please contact Ms. Jacob
Cafeteria accounts
READvolution is back - log your books and minutes! Check out our first #ReadWithMissFisher for #PES1920!
Young Authors - begin drafting your original story today!
PTA Updates - Monster Dash, Online Spirit Wear store, Membership, Volunteering, and PTA Website
Dates to place on your Family Calendar:
- Wednesday, October 2nd - Walk to School Day
- Wednesday, October 9th - School Picture Day
- Saturday, October 12th - Monster Dash
- Monday, October 14th - Friday, October 18th - Fall Book Fair
- Thursday, October 17th - Science Night @ 5:30 - 7:00PM
- Wednesday, October 23rd - Unity Day - wear Orange
- Thursday, October 24th - All Pro Dads @ 7:10
- Friday, October 25th - End of First 9 Weeks
Wishing you well #PandaFamily,
Miss Fisher
Twitter: @kendrafisher82 @PboroElementary
Facebook: @PboroElementary
Instagram: @PboroElementary
2018-2019 Thrift Store Hours earn $20,000!!!
Thank you to everyone who supported PES by volunteering their time! We were excited to receive $20,000 this past Monday during the PTA Thrift Store meeting.
Walk to School Day - October 2nd
Walk to School Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 2nd. We will meet at the Chatham County Public Library and begin walking towards PES at 7:20am.
READvolution is BACK!!!
Pittsboro Elementary is participating in READvolution! Check your child's folder for this information - any questions, please ask your child's teacher or Mrs. Jeremiah in the library. READvolution is a free reading enjoyment program lasting through November 22nd.
Students who document the time spent reading or being read to outside of school (try for 20 minutes daily) will earn two complimentary Carolina Hurricanes tickets when they read 800 minutes. Spend two minutes watching here to see exactly how to log in online to document your time reading.
#ReadWithMissFisher
Cafeteria Accounts
In effort to keep your account from building up, please stop by the cafeteria to pay on your child's account. If you are interested in paying your child's balance online please contact the office for more information
If you need assistance with lunch balances, Free and Reduced Lunch forms are available in the office or online at www.lunchapplication.com
PES Science Night - October 17th
Permission slips have been sent home. Please discuss experiments with your student and return the completed the application.
We are looking for volunteers to help small groups of 3rd and 4th graders to complete projects for the science fair. You do not need a background in science, and we will provide directions and supplies. The groups will meet on Wednesdays during lunch and recess. Please contact Ms. Jacob if you are interested.
We are also in need of Science Fair Judges and STEM hobbies or professions to display for Science Night, please contact Ms. Jacob at dejacob@chatham.k12.nc.us if you can help in either way!!
Young Authors
2019-2020 - Submissions Due to the school library by Friday, January 17th, 2020!
PES is accepting original stories written by students in grades K-4 for the Chatham County Schools Young Authors writing program. Each year all student authors are invited to write, publish and submit their own book. Judges from the school staff will read and reflect on each book. All students who submit a book for Young Authors will be recognized during school wide celebrations in the spring. Three student authors will be invited to a district wide celebration at Fearrington Village with an anticipated date of Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
Submission Requirements:
There are no restrictions as to type or length of writing.
The idea and words MUST be the student’s own work.
Help with editing and typing is allowed (please give appropriate credit).
Only one author per book.
Students may enter only one book.
Illustrations are preferred, but not required. Original artwork or photographs by the author - no matter how simple - are the best. While illustrations enhance the enjoyment of the book, the judging is based primarily on the writing.
Each book is required to have the following:
(Books not meeting the criteria will be returned to the student.)
Front cover with the title of the book, the author’s name and an illustration
Back cover
Title page with title, author’s name and date
“About the Author” page
Pages must be numbered.
Stories can be handwritten or typed.
Questions or comments should be directed to Karen Jeremiah, PES school librarian, kjeremiah@chatham.k12.nc.us Feel free to visit the library to see examples of Young Authors books from years past.
PTA Updates
Monster Dash - October 12th
Registrations are open for our upcoming Monster Dash on Saturday, October 12th! There are 10k, 5k, and 1 mile fun run options, as well as a free Cross Fit Kids obstacle course.
Volunteers are also needed to help the event run smoothly! Everything from packet pick-up to water station attendants to course creatures to keep our runners going in the right direction. If running isn't your jam, consider signing up to help us out!
Join our PTA!!
Want the scoop? Don’t miss out on the 411 about school events, fundraisers, and happenings - while helping support our school. The PTA funds many things at PES, including field trips, classroom supplies, online subscriptions, Panda Packs, and so much more!
Membership is just $5 and the class with the most members by September 30th will win an ice cream party! Parents, guardians, grandparents, and any other supportive relative or friend can join.
Registration forms available at pittsboropta.org/membership-drive or sign up online at pes.memberhub.storehttps://pes.memberhub.store/.
Marco's Pizza Night - every 1st Friday!!
Show Your #PandaSpirit!
Our online Spirit Store is now open for you to order new Panda apparel! T-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants with our new logo are all available to order. Deadline for orders has been extended to October 11th!
https://pittsborospiritwear2019.itemorder.com/sale
Stay Up To Date with our #PAWSome PTA
Did you know the PTA has a variety of ways to stay up-to-date with all of the activities and events that they have going on throughout the year?
Our website can be located at pittsboropta.org.
Join MemberHub to get our emails and sign-up forms: https://pes.memberhub.com/join/45w77o
You can also find us on Facebook at facebook.com/pbopta/.
We occasionally Tweet, too! @PittsboroPTA
And finally, our email address is pbopta@gmail.com.
Pandas on Social Media!
Website: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/20
Location: Pittsboro, NC, United States
Phone: 919-542-3987
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pbopta/timeline
Twitter: @pboroElementary