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A Note from Miss Fisher
Today's Panda Family News has information regarding:
- PES Instructional Assistant of the Year
- Spring Carnival
- Arrival and Dismissal Traffic
- Online Kindergarten Registration
- Tree Removal at PES
- PTA Updates & Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming dates to place on your family calendar:
- CCS Online Kindergarten Registration - happening now!
PES Staff Appreciation Week - begins Monday, April 29th
Rising Kindergarten Screeners and Tours - May 7th-9th
All Pro Dad's - Tuesday, May 7th @ 7:15AM in the MPR
Walk/Bike to School Day - Wednesday, May 8th meet us at the Chatham Library
School Spring Carnival - Friday, May 10th
School Improvement Team Meeting - Tuesday, May 14th @ 3:30
Art Show - Tuesday, May 21st
EOG Reading Test for 3rd & 4th - Friday, May 24th
No School - Monday, May 27th
EOG Math Test for 3rd & 4th - Wednesday, May 29th
June dates
3rd-4th Field Day - Thursday, June 5th
1st-2nd Field Day - Thursday, June 6th
3rd & 4th EOY Awards Assembly - June 6th
Last Day of School (Early Release) - Friday, June 7th
Please follow us on Social Media for updates!
Wishing you well #PandaFamily,
Miss Fisher
Twitter: @kendrafisher82 @PboroElementary
Facebook: @PboroElementary
Instagram: @PboroElementary
Ms. Hamm - PES Instructional Assistant of the Year!
Raffle Tickets now on sale for the Spring Carnival!
Parents, students, and teachers!!
Remember that the carnival is coming to Pittsboro Elementary School on Friday May 10, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. There will be game booths with more than a thousand free prizes. A dunk tank where teachers and parents will be dunked. Come have fun!!
And this year for the first time. A Kids Baking Championship. Do you have a budding chef or baker in your family? They can enter a baked treat and win a trophy and a prize.
Thank you to families that contributed to our basket raffles!! If you weren't able to help out with baskets, you can still help us to keep this annual FREE event going!!
Volunteer! Run a game booth! Baseball Toss! Nerf Dart Shootout! Spend a fun evening with your kids, AND help with an activity and be a hero! Register online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044DAAAA2AA4F85-pescarnival. Yes-- that’s a long link- don’t worry- it’s in your email ☺ Questions? Contact Doug.Ens@bellsbranch.com or text Doug at 919-200-2100.
New Spirit Wear on Sale at the Spring Carnival!!!
Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Reminders
Parking
PreK families may use the upper gravel lot during arrival and dismissal as well as the lower lot beyond the buses.
The upper gravel lot during dismissal is mainly used as overflow to safely reroute carpool families. PreK families parking here, must park in front of a concrete parking bumper. Please do not park around the big tree.
Kindergarten - 4th Grade families park in the gravel lot across from school.
Families should not pull up behind the cafeteria and park.
Traffic Patterns and Signs to Remember
- PES Elementary School road is a two way street; attempting to pass the carpool line creates head on encounters.
- We use a "Zipper" pattern for AM carpool arrival.
- We use a "Two Lane" pattern for PM carpool dismissal.
- Stop sign at McClenahan and West (64)
- To access the upper gravel lot, you must enter through the carpool lane.
If you are an AM carpool family that arrives after 7:40 and are interested in completing a new traffic pilot to improve AM arrival, please fill out this form. We will be in contact with you. Thanks!
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year opened on April 1. If you have a child, or know of a child, who will be 5 on or before August 31 please register now! This year kindergarten registration is online (Spanish Registration Link/English Registration Link). You will be able to register at home or we will have computers available in the main office. Families will still need to bring in a copy of their child's birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency to the main office.
PTA Updates!!
Dining for Dollars Events:
Monday, May 6 - Carolina Brewery
Monday, May 20 - Al's Diner
Staff Appreciation Week - Theme "Shower them with Love"
Thursday, May 2 - Shower them with Flowers - Bring a flower for your teacher. This could be an actual flower or a drawing.
Friday, May 3 - Shower them with Letters - Take advantage of the day off tomorrow and have your student write personalized notes or letters to our teachers and staff.
Tuesday, May 7 - Shower them with treats! Have your student ask their teacher what their favorite beverage, sweet or salty treat is, and send in a treat. (Mr. T informed us that he loves Swedish Fish!)
Wednesday, May 8 - luncheon for our teachers catered and fully sponsored by Carolina Brewery
Thursday, May 9 - Shower them with love - If you still want to do more, consider sending your teacher a small gift or gift card.
We have several board members stepping down at the end of this school year, so we need volunteers willing to help run the PTA next year. If this is something you are interested in, please contact our Nominating Committee Chair Lindsay Sturtz at sturtzfamily@mac.com.
Upcoming Tree Removal at PES
This year we have experienced significant drainage and pipe issues at PES. Upon investigation, it was determined that the three large trees close to the building in front of the school are creating this issue. These trees have also begun to lift the sidewalk and if not addressed, will create building foundation issues in the future.
We are looking for suggestions on the new landscaping and options for potential uses of the wood to benefit our school community. Some initial suggestions have been to donate for firewood to families in need and/or to create a piece of furniture or artwork to remain at the school. If you have other ideas or would like to support these efforts please email me.
PAWSitive Office Referrals - for students & staff
#WeCelebrate our #PandaFamily that have demonstrated our school PAWS expectations!! Positive Attitude - Always Be Respectful - Work Hard - Stay Safe.
Fill out this online form or a paper form in the main office and we will share during our morning announcements to refer a PES staff member for a #PAWSitiveOfficeReferral.
Pandas on Social Media!
Website: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/20
Location: Pittsboro, NC, United States
Phone: 919-542-3987
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