Friday Message

Hello PUE Families,

We have made it to our first 3-day weekend of the year. There is no school Monday, 9/2 for staff or students. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

Our Girls on the Run club is starting back up for the Fall 2024 season. Girls in grades 3-5 can sign-up for the club and train to run in a 5K. Checkout their flyer for more information. We are also looking for volunteers to help with training. See the newsletter for more details.

Also, don't forget that next Sunday, 9/8 is our Family Fun Event and General PTA Membership meeting from 1pm-2pm at school. Kona Ice will be on-site and we will have several outdoor games setup. We look forward to seeing our families.

A couple of highlights in this newsletter and the upcoming week:

• PUE PTA Sponsorship Packages
• Girls on the Run Info
• Volunteer Information
• PTA Updates including how to join the PTA (click here).
• Important upcoming dates.

Please make sure to read through for more details and additional items. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

-Mr. Tunstall

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is back at PUE for FALL 2024! Twice per week for 10 weeks, girls will

have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels and learn important life skills. Trained and caring coaches lead 3rd - 5th-grade girls through interactive lessons and movement activities. The season ends with a celebratory 5K event.

SEASON DETAILS: Flyer and Registration

General Registration: 08/06/24 - 09/16/24

Program Starts: 09/09/2024

Practices: Monday & Thursday 4:00-5:15 PM

We are looking for one more Coach to give us more scheduling flexibility with the tracks! Click the link here to learn more: Coach Recruitment

Chess Time

The company that hosts Tennis Time at PUE will be offering Chess Time starting 9/4. This is a change from Chess Club that we did last year. Chess Time will offer coaches and provide more curriculum to help improve student chess skills. If you are interested in signing your child up, please checkout this flyer, or visit their website for more information: www.ChessTimePUE.com.

Micromobility Art Contest Winners

A big congratulations to 3 of our awesome Panther artists for winning the City of Raleigh Transportation Micromobility Art Contest. Students across the county submitted art to represent sustainable transportation. Their art is now proudly displayed at several bike share stations throughout the city. Great job to Rohan R., Josie J., and Sierra L. for being such amazing artists and Proud Panthers! More information and the art locations can be found here if you want to checkout the bike share locations.

Tennis Time

Tennis Time is back for the Fall season. Students can participate in their program after-school, beginning 9/3/24. Checkout their flyer here for more information, or go to their website for registration details.

Carpool Lane Reminders

As a reminder, during morning carpool, do not cut through the parking lot. We have many staff, as well as students walking through the parking lot at various times and do not want an accident to happen. Also, carpool lane remains 2 lanes until you get close to the carpool circle. This helps us prevent the carpool line from stretching onto the road for too long.

BIMAS opt out

The behavior/social emotional screener begins September 9. If you do not want your child to participate, please return the opt out form to your child's teacher. Contact Ms. McNeill with any questions or concerns.

PUE Backpack Buddies Program (Food Assistance)

Pleasant Union has a food assistant program called Backpack BUddies. Students in this program will receive a bag of non-perishable food every Friday while they are tracked in. If you would like your child to receive food, please complete this form: PUE Backpack Buddies Program

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Mrs. Bratt, K-2 School Counselor at cbratt@wcpss.net or 919-870-4230 ext 20417.

Front Office Reminder

Please remember that per WCPSS policy, any visitor to a school must sign-in at the front office with a photo ID. Please make sure to have a government-issued ID when planning on visiting the school.

Volunteer Registration Open

Volunteer registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year. All volunteers must apply through the new volunteer management system for 2023-24, regardless of any previous volunteer status. Registration can be done on or off school campuses through any mobile device or computer. Individuals will be notified by the MyVolunteer system if they are approved to volunteer.

https://www.wcpss.net/Page/55232

School Meal Accounts

Parents can place money directly onto their child's school meal account through http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. Parents can also place limits on student spending and extra items that students can purchase.

Buses

Bus information can be found here. If you have not already downloaded it, get the Here Comes the Bus App for live GPS tracking. Also, if you plan on using the bus, please join our Remind group for PUE Buses. You will need the code- @7ak6kgh to join. We will use that to communicate when routes are cancelled. Please note that PUE has no control of bus routes or the HCTB app. Please communicate your concerns over bus delays, route cancellations, or GPS tracking directly to the transportation department at 919-805-3030.

Save the Dates
September 8- General Membership Family Fun Event, 1pm-2pm.

September 4-18- Krispy Kreme Spirit Event

September 26- City Barbeque Spirit Event

November 11- Carpool Casanova!!

November 20- Chipotle Spirit Event

PTA General Membership Meeting

Join us on Sunday, September 8 from 1-2pm at PUE. We will pair the PTA general membership meeting with a family fun playdate. Bring the family for a laidback hang with friends and KONA ICE while catching up with the PTA to hear what we have planned for this year.

PUE Spirit Wear- Last Call!

Get your panther their ‘90s inspired PUE spirit shirts before they sell out. We have limited size/color availability so grab one now! Check out the options here.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Local business owners- please consider sponsoring PUE PTA. Sponsorships support our students, teachers, and school programs while also bringing recognition to your business. Your tax-deductIble investment introduces your business to thousands of people in our

community network, including our PUE families, friends, communitIes, and residents. If you have any questions, contact president@puepta.com. Our sponsorship deadline is September 6, 2024.

Harris Teeter Vic Card

Don’t forget to link (or relink) your Harris Teeter Vic card to PUE for the 2024-2025 school year. This helps PUE earn funds through the Harris Teeter Together in Education Program, to enroll click here.

PUE grounds maintenance

Do you have a green thumb and like to work outdoors? We are looking for volunteers to help with PUE grounds maintenance: weeding, landscaping, etc. Reach out to collaborationvp@puepta.com if you’re interested.

Spirit Rock

Rent the PUE Spirit Rock. Share birthday messages, congratulations, and celebrations in a fun way while supporting passive fundraising for our school. Rental is $35 for one week. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully.

1) Check to see if your date is available on Sign-Ups here.

2) Make your payment within 24 hours and make sure you read the fine print instructions here.

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids- Fundraiser

Update your hairdo and support PUE! Now through August 31, when a child or adult gets a haircut at Sharkey’s North Raleigh location (8835 Six Forks Rd.), Sharkey’s will give a $2 token for the PUE donation bin. Help support our school simply by getting a haircut!

Teacher Appreciation and Support

We are continuing the teacher lounge support this year. The PUE teachers and staff work hard to create the amazing community and learning environment for our students. To show our gratitude, the PTA has created a wishlist of items to stock our teachers' lounge. Click here if you would like to donate. Thank you to all of the families who have already donated! We appreciate your contributions!

Membership

If you would like to get involved with the PTA, you can join us here ($10 individual, $20 family membership).

Donation Links

Harris Teeter-link your VIC card online with PUE

Lowes- link your Lowes Food Fresh Rewards card with PUE

Giveback in MemberHub gives amazing deals that donate back to PUE

Social Media

Like and follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter

PUE PTA Website

9/2- Labor Day- No School for Staff or Students

9/6- Trackout Day- Track 1

9/8- 1pm-3pm PTA General Membership Meeting and Playdate

9/9- Track-in Day- Track 2

9/13- Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day