Sunday Message
December 16-20
Principal's Message
Happy Holidays to every Pleasant Union Family! I wish you a peaceful and joyous time with family and friends. School is closed from December 21-January 1. We look forward to seeing our Track 1, 2, & 3 students on Thursday, January 2.
Special Spotlight
Our very own Cameron Hawrysz (Track 2, 4th Grade) submitted a piece of artwork for consideration as a part of the Superintendent's Holiday Card. We are thrilled to share that Cameron's work was 1 of 7 pieces chosen to be featured as a part of the digital card. This is such an honor and we are delighted to share the card with you here. Congratulations to Cameron on this accomplishment!
Upcoming Family Event
Do you want to learn more about our rigorous instructional program? Do you want to see the creative ways that teachers engage our students? If so, we have an event for you! The staff at Pleasant Union will host a very special Curriculum Night on Monday, February 17 from 4:00-6:00. There will be a variety of sessions for parents to sign up for so that you can learn more about how we facilitate learning for our students. We will also have activities for our students while you are attending sessions. More information will be provided regarding sessions and activities in January.
PUE PTA News
Happy SUNDAY Panther Families! Take a PEEK at the Upcoming PUE PTA Happenings and Events!
The PUE PTA would like to SHOUT OUT to Stella Lima & The Funky Chicken Art Collective for their $300 Donation to Backpack Buddies. Stella is an extremely kind PUE 5th Grader that sells art and donates 100% of her proceeds to benefit an annual charity. She and the other Funky Chicken Artists chose Backpack Buddies this Year! Thank you Stella and the Funky Chicken Art Collective for making a difference!
WE STILL NEED COOKIES!!! Please consider donating 1-2 dozen cookies to the PTA Cookie Store that will be held this Friday, December 20th at 11:30am in the Teacher's Lounge. Cookies can be homemade or store bought. The PUE PTA will pick up the cookies from you during carpool or the cookies can be dropped off in the front office for children in before school care or riding the bus. (Please indicate if there are nuts in the cookies.) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4bacab2fabf49-staff
The Giving Market was a huge success at PUE this year! We couldn't have done it without all of our wonderful and generous volunteers. So, on behalf of the PUE PTA and Giving Market staff, we'd like to shout out a huge THANK YOU!!!
We had an awesome time at Polar Express and Paint your own canvas last night. Thank you to all of the families that braved the weather to celebrate the holidays with us at PUE!
Thank you to all the families and staff for helping to raise money for our school through the PUE Boxtops Program. The Fall Box Tops Contest Winner is Ms. Jami Clark's Track 1, 2nd grade with 374 labels, 2nd Place is Ms. Theret's Track 3, 3rd grade (309 labels), 3rd Place is Mrs. Woronka's Track 1, 5th grade (302 labels) and 4th Place is Mr. Schoenebeck's Track 4, 5th grade (299 labels). The PUE PTA collected 4,441 Box Tops & Tyson labels. Remember to save your clipped labels and send them in before they expire. Also, download the Boxtops App and scan your store receipts within 2 weeks to earn money for your child's school!
Thank you PUE Families for your support & We Hope you have a Wonderful Week!!
THE PUE PTA
Announcements
Cultural Arts Assembly
On Tuesday, December 17, PUE will have a Cultural Arts Assembly featuring Donna Washington. Ms. Washington's specialty is sharing folktales that highlight African culture and incorporate positive themes like treating others with generosity and kindness.
Kindergarten & First Grade Performances
On Thursday, December 19 we will have a Holiday Performance for First Grade Tracks 2 & 4 at 10:15. Our Kindergarten Holiday Performance for Tracks 2 & 4 begins at 1:15.
Lost & Found
Parents, please come in and check our lost & found. We will put the items in the front hallway starting on Monday December 9th. All items that remain on Thursday December 19th will be donated.
Rising 6th Grade Families
Rising 6th grade PUE families interested in an Early College School must complete an online transfer request between October 12 and December 16. For more information, please click here. Applications are not first-come, first-served.
Rising 6th grade PUE families interested in a Year-Round Middle School
must complete an online transfer request between October 26 and January 30. For more information, click here.
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, December 17
PTA Meeting at 8:15
Thursday, December 19
Holiday Performance for First Grade Tracks 2 & 4 at 10:15
Holiday Performance for Kindergarten Tracks 2 & 4 at 1:15
All Remaining Lost & Found Items are Donated
Saturday, December 21-Wednesday, January 1
School Closed for Winter Break
Thursday, January 2
Students on Tracks 1, 2, & 3 return to school
Tuesday, January 17
PTA Meeting at 8:15