Panther Updates
November 18-22
Principal's Message
In an effort to keep you in the loop, I want to let you know that PTA surveyed parents to get their input regarding future topics of interest they want to bring to Ms. Cash's attention. They expressed the desire to further discuss the following with her:
Class size and its impact on teacher retention
Student Assignment
Redistricting and Changes in Student Diversity
Aging Schools
Expansion of Creedmoor Road and its impact on Pleasant Union
Pleasant Union Church Road During Carpool (people illegally passing when the road is backed up)
I have been in contact with our school's security administrator, Lynn Wilson, to discuss items related to the expansion of Creedmoor Road, impact on PUE, and safety at carpool. I will discuss the feedback I've received on these items at the PTA meeting on Tuesday.
I'd like to honor Peggy Freer for her hard work and dedication on two outstanding Veterans Day concerts. Thank you for helping our students to honor those who bravely served our country with these beautiful performances. Thanks to Ben Stern for the gorgeous backdrop. Thank you to Ms. Fry, Ms. Hopper, and the 3rd grade teachers for your collaboration and flexibility. I also want to thank Ms. Ward for assisting with setting up for the shows. Great job to our students for singing their hearts out!
TOY & IAOY
Veterans Day Concert
Shout out to Ms. Hay!
Thank you for the sweet treats prepared for our Veterans!
PUE PTA News
Happy Sunday Panther Families! Take a at the Upcoming PUE PTA Happenings and Events!
A Wake County Board Advisory Council (BAC) meeting will be held tomorrow, November 18th, from 6-7 pm at PUE (media center). THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL PUE PARENTS and is a great way to hear from your Wake County Board of Education Representative! We will get an update from Roxie Cash from the Board of Education and a presentation on draft 2 of the new student assignment plan from Glenn Carrozza, Director of Student Assignment and Wade A. Martin, Assistant Superintendent of School Choice, Planning and Assignment. Hope to see you there!
THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES THAT DONATED CANNED FOODS TO BENEFIT WAKE RELIEF! THE PUE K-KIDS WILL IMPACT THE LIVES OF MANY HOMELESS FAMILIES IN OUR AREA THANKS TO YOU!! #WeAreBetterTogether
Remember to Order your THIRTY-ONE Holiday Gifts - AND Give back to the Pleasant Union PTA! Thirty-One is a company that is known for its personalized bags and wallets, but they also sell Home products, Wooden Trays, Pillows, Jewelry, Wall art, and so much more (all that you can customize!) Go to bit.ly/pueholiday to place your order today! 10% of ALL orders through our link will go back to the school! This is a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done from the comfort of your own home! Plus, in November only, if you spend $35, you get 50% off any Holiday Item! *RSVP on the link and be entered to win a free ornament! Deadline to order is December 10th to have Guaranteed delivery by Christmas! Email Rachel Haley at rhaley@wcpss.net if you have any questions.
FALL BOX TOPS CONTEST. The Fall Box Tops contest runs through December 2nd so send in your Box Tops today! The class that turns in the most labels will win a Silly String Party! Remember you can still clip Box Tops or scan your receipts to earn money for our wonderful school. The contest can only count those clipped labels, so please continue to send them in as they do have expiration dates on them.
The PUE PTA will be hosting the following events in December. Mark your calendars!! More Info to Come!!
- Parent's Night Out ($15 per child): December 6th, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
- Polar Express (Free) & Paint Your Canvas ($15 per person): December 13th, 6:15– 8:45 PM. Note: Parents must stay with their child for this event
Thank you PUE Families for your continued support!!
THE PUE PTA
Saturday School never looked so good! Thanks so much to all staff for a smooth Saturday!
Important Staff News
Accident Forms
The Student/Visitor Accident form completion process will change starting late November and will go completely to this process beginning January. Please read the handbook for the new process to familiarize yourself with the new process. More info will come as the time nears.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bj3OsWUfGouALF0xsJJz2wUaDwS1K_19/view?usp=sharing
Benefits & Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for State Health Plan Medical Plans (70/30 or 80/20) will be Nov. 2-19, 2019.
All currently enrolled employees will automatically default to the 70/30 Medical Plan for the 2020 plan year unless another selection is made during open enrollment.
Learn more about plan options here.
Enroll: https://wcpss.hrintouch.com
PLEASE PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DATES FOR ALL ITEMS STATED ABOVE!!!!!
Chorus
Are you a choreographer, or just good at making up dances? Peggy Freer would love to use your talent to choreograph a dance for the Chorus as they prepare for their audition for the Wake County Pieces of Gold performance. Send her an email at mfreer@wcpss.net if you can help.
Upcoming Pay Dates
Pay Dates for November-January
November 27th
December 16th
January 25th
Saturday School concert with Mr. Schoenebeck
41 boxes and 13 bags of food! Thanks Ms. Shipley and Ms. Freer for packing them up!
Wild Card book study
JOY!
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, November 18
3-5 Transit Vocal Band Concert at 1:15
K-2 Transit Vocal Band Concert at 2:30
BAC 3 Meeting with BOE Member Roxie Cash at Pleasant Union at 6:00
Tuesday, November 19
PTA Meeting at 8:15
Interims Tracks 3 and 4
Tuesday, November 26
Global and MTAC at 8:15
Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, December 3
Leadership Meeting at 8:00
Wednesday, December 4
Kindergarten & First Grade Performance
SBC-GE 10:40-11:40
Saturday, December 7
Make Up Day for Track 1, 3, 4
Tuesday, December 10
Faculty Meeting at 8:00
Wednesday, December 11
Fall Picture Make-Up Day for Track 2
Tuesday, December 17
PTA Meeting at 8:15
Thursday, December 19
No PLTs, Staff Holiday Breakfast at 8:00
Pleasant Union Year-Round Elementary
Email: kbrown20@wcpss.net
Website: https://www.wcpss.net/pleasantuniones
Location: 1900 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC, USA
Phone: 919.870.4230
Twitter: @PleasantUnionYR