Friday Message
Friday, January 21
Principal's Message
Welcome back to our Track 4 families! Happy Track out to Track 3 families. I have exciting news to share regarding in-person volunteering!! WCPSS is allowing parents/guardians to volunteer in-person, during the school day. Please be on the look out in the Friday Message next week for additional information regarding specific volunteer opportunities at school. Volunteers may begin coming in the week of February 14. Additionally, we plan to resume having parent volunteer to support outdoor lunch in mid March.
During the 3rd quarter of the school year, Pleasant Union will continue to focus on integrating state curriculum standards within global education. We will focus on Health & Well-being and Zero Hunger. Our school will have a food drive where donations will go to two local organizations to support families experiencing food insecurity.
Please consider donating. Items should be unopened and well ahead of the expiration date.
*Labeled grade level bins will be in the front hallway beginning February 1 and ending on March 1.
Kindergarten: Oatmeal or Grits
First: Rice
Second: Mac & Cheese (w/ premixed cheese packet--no butter or milk needed)
Third: Canned Soup
Fourth: Cereal
Fifth: Canned Chicken or Salmon
Students/Staff Experiencing a Symptom of Illness
Reminder
***If your child is absent please communicate with your child's teacher to notify them the reason for their absence. If anyone in your household tests positive please notify the office so we are aware.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services requires additional health precautions if you have one of these symptoms often associated with COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
NO MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR COVID-19 TEST?
You may return if It has been at least 5 days since you first had symptoms AND it has been at least 24 hours since you had a fever (without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND symptoms are improving, including cough and shortness of breath
ALTERNATE MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS?
You may return if you have a confirmed diagnosis other than COVID-19 (like a stomach virus, ear infection, etc.) from a healthcare professional to explain the COVID-19-like symptoms AND it has been at least 24 hours since you had a fever (without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND you have felt well for 24 hours. The health care provider is not required to detail the specifics of the alternate diagnosis. Email your alternate diagnosis to Kayla Perry at kperry@wcpss.net.
NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST?
You may return if you have a negative PCR/Molecular* COVID-19 test AND it has been at least 24 hours since you had a fever (without the use of fever reducing medicine) AND you have felt well for 24 hours NOTE: If you have a negative rapid antigen** test, you must receive a follow-up negative PCR/Molecular test. Email your test result to Kayla Perry at kperry@wcpss.net
Art By Me Update
We sincerely apologize your Pleasant Union ES ~ Art By Me orders did not arrive to the school before the holidays. We want to assure you that all of the orders will be completed as quickly as possible. Art by me was shut down before the holidays due to Covid. Also we had supply chain issues and a shortage of trained Art By Me employees. We have reopened again and are completing your orders. You can expect the orders at your school as soon as possible, by mid January.
PUE PTA Information
PTA Winter Membership Meeting
February 8-Our full membership meeting will be on February 8 at 6:30pm. Whether you are a PTA member or just curious about what the PTA does, join us virtually here. There will be a brief update from Principal Kiley Brown, PTA President Sarah Gupta, and other officers. After the meeting, there will be a game of Kahoot! MC'd by our own VP Kayla Perry. Join us, win prizes, and the class winner for the silly string party* with the most PTA membership will be announced!
*Join PTA? Link here. The class with the most PTA memberships will get to throw a silly string party.
Spirit Event
February 8-Save the Date! Our second spirit event of the year is at Chow (8311 Creedmoor Rd.) from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Takeout is eligible, but only on call-in or carry out orders (3rd party apps are NOT eligible). PUE will receive 10% of all food sales in that time frame.
Volunteer Opportunity
Media Center Sign-Up for 3rd Quarter-Link here. Please make sure you have registered as a volunteer and completed the criminal record check.
Amazon Wishlist and Fundraising
-PUE Art Room Supply Needs
Ways to contribute to the PUE art program? You can support Ms. Hopper's Art Room through the Amazon classroom wish list. Here's the link.
-PUE PTA Cookbook Spring Fundraiser
Do you have a recipe that you would like to share with our PUE community? We are putting together a cookbook for this spring. Print out your easy recipe form here. Please send them back either via email to yearbook@puepta.com or in your Tuesday folder.
Did you know that January is Family Fit Lifestyle Month?
From the PTA Wellness Team: One aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is taking time to eat healthier. Check out the American Heart Association for some great daily tips to eating healthy.
Volunteering at PUE & Joining PTA
Do you want to volunteer on one of our committees? Information for each of the committees here and one can volunteer through this google form. If you haven’t joined the PTA yet, you can also join here.
Join PUE MemberHub-FREE
MemberHub is a FREE and secure web-based application that organizes families into classroom ‘hubs’ and allows for communications within and amongst the hubs. You can join here.
Social Media
Like us on Facebook & Instagram
Follow us on Twitter
PUE PTA Website
Donation Links
· Amazon-shop through Amazon Smile and 0.5% of the purchases will be donated to PUE
· Box Tops-just scan your receipt and proceeds will be sent to PUE
· Harris Teeter-link your VIC card online with PUE (returning families-add PUE again for this school year)
· Lowes- link your Lowes Food Fresh Rewards card with PUE
· Giveback in MemberHub gives amazing deals that donate back to PUE
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, January 24
Track 4 track in day
Friday, January 28
Report Cards Go Home
Tuesday, February 8
PTA Membership Meeting at 6:30
PTA Spirit Event at Chow
Week of February 14
Parents/Guardians may volunteer in-person
(additional guidance on parameters is coming next Friday)
Tuesday, February 22
PTA Meeting at 8:00