April PMES PTA Press
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GOT SNEAKERS? CAMPAIGN CONTINUES THROUGH APRIL 12TH!
Spring Break is a great time to start your Spring Cleaning! One way to do that is to clean out your closets and donate your used athletic shoes to PMES!
Our Got Sneakers? Campaign will kick off Monday, March 11th! Collection bins will be set out in the hallway near the nurse's office to accept donations of well-worn athletic shoes. PMES will donate all shoes brought in to our partner, Got Sneakers? All reusable sneakers from our sneaker drive fundraiser are recirculated to secondhand markets so people can access quality, pre-owned footwear at affordable prices. All heavily used and damaged footwear is recycled to reuse materials or to convert waste into energy.
Collections will be held March 11th through April 12th.
We will hold a friendly competition between grade levels to see who can donate the most shoes. Each Thursday, we will gather up the collections and post the standings right here on Facebook. The winning grade level will receive a popsicle party! 🏆🎉
All compensation we receive from Got Sneakers? will go toward the PMES PE program.
What are you waiting for? Start raiding those closets!
1-2-3-4! WE DECLARE A PENNY WAR! It's time for the 2nd Annual PMES Penny War! Start gathering your loose change and meet us in the front lobby starting April 15th! All money collected from this fundraiser will be used to support the EL curriculum in your child's classroom. Which grade will win? Will 1st grade be able to hold onto the title?! Weekly updates to come, so stay tuned on Facebook!
We will need several hands to help us sort and count pennies! It's a process, but we have fun doing it! Sign up below and come join us!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45ADAC29AAFFC52-penny#/
5th Grade Night Out at TreeTop Quest
Join 5th grade friends to climb, zip and swing through the trees at Treetop Quest!
When: Thursday, April 11th at 4:30 or 5pm (you choose your time)
Where: 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519
Treetop Quest is located just inside the entrance of the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
Tickets may be purchased on our MemberHub site:
https://puckettsmill.memberhub.com
Due to the limited number of time slots available, this event is limited to 5th grade students. A parent or guardian must be present at this event. If you would like to purchases tickets for siblings or other children, please purchase tickets directly from TTQ upon arrival.
Each time slot is limited to 25 participants.
The course takes about 2.5 hours to complete with a 20-30 minute briefing to learn how to use the equipment and gain confidence on the course. This activity will take place rain or shine so please dress appropriately.
Activity Requirements:
Closed toe shoes are required.
250-pound weight limit (everyone ages 12+ is weighed at check-in)
Comfortable clothing is recommended (no skirts/dresses without shorts underneath)
WAIVERS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT- FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY A LEGAL GUARDIAN PRIOR TO ARRIVAL.
WAIVER LINK: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/7WbbLqty9WvZ5Z6itq7ZUU/
Please note this is a NOT a school sponsored event. A parent or guardian must be present with student.
Parents or guardians are responsible for their transportation to and from the event.
Questions? Contact the PMES PTA Executive Board at pmesptaexecutiveboard@gmail.com.
5th Grade Yard Signs Available for Purchase!
Celebrate your 5th grader's graduation from elementary school with a yard sign! Two sizes available: 18 x 12 or 24 x 18.
Options include 5th Grade Graduate, Your Student's Name Only, or Your Student's Name and Photo. Examples are shown in MemberHub listings. Please be sure to double check you have chosen the correct option when ordering.
https://puckettsmill.memberhub.com/
Deadline to order is Friday, April 26. Installation included. Sign will be displayed at 5th grade promotion night on May 13. From there, you can take your sign home.
Questions? Email the Executive Board at pmesptaexecutiveboard@gmail.com.
April PTA Meeting
Spirit Wear On Sale Now!
https://puckettsmill.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Spiritwear
Yearbooks are still available to order!
Don’t miss your chance to score a 2023-2024 yearbook! Use the link below to purchase your yearbook for $45. Yearbook sales will end on APRIL 12TH (subject to availability).
You can also submit photos of your student at various PMES events to pmeshawksyearbook@gmail.com to help fill our yearbook. Yearbooks will be distributed in May.
https://www.balfour.com/georgia/dacula/puckett-s-mill-elementary
Would You Consider Joining Our Givebacks Program?
You can now support PMES PTA through your everyday purchases. Every time you shop or dine out, our PTA will receive a donation from the business you are patronizing and you can earn cash back. It's a win-win! (This is a replacement for our Amazon Smiles program which was discontinued last year.)
Give Givebacks a try! Follow the steps below to see just how amazing it is and how you can help your PTA!
1. Sign up for Givebacks
Head to givebacks.com, choose Puckett's Mill ES PTA, and create your account. Mobile and desktop purchases are both included in this program.
2. Securely link your card
This is you will earn cashback for in-person shopping and dining. You can also head to the Local Offers page in your Givebacks account to see which local restaurants and retailers are donating to our cause.
3. Earn cashback!
Once you have added the browser extensions, go shopping to start earning cashback and send the $5 bonus to our cause. You'll also earn $5 for each new active backer you refer.
Thank You To Our 2023-2024 Business Partners!
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PMES PTA Executive Board
Co-Vice President: Christina Girouard
Co-Vice President: Melissa Goldstone
Secretary: Stephanie McKenna
Treasurer: Courtney Cannon
Email: pmesexecutiveptaboard@gmail.com
Website: puckettsmillpta.org
Location: 2442 South Pucketts Mill Road, Dacula, GA, USA
Phone: (678) 765-5110
Facebook: facebook.com/pmespta