Friday Message

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has enjoyed the cooler temps and gotten to spend some time outdoors. Today is a track-out day for Track 1 and the end of their first 9 weeks. We hope you have a great break and we look forward to having Track 2 return on Monday, 9/9.

Don't forget that this 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.

For our carpool parents who arrive before 3:15pm, a few friendly reminders. The 2nd line does not begin until 3:15. This allows people parked to actually be able to leave the parking lot. When the 2nd line forms, please be cautious and kind. There have been several almost-accidents in the line as people try and jockey to get to the front of the second line. I can promise you that the two minutes you are saving by being a few cars ahead is not worth an injury or car damage.

Next week, we will have a Spirit Week to Celebrate our academic success from the 23-24 school year. Accountability data from last year was approved this week by NCDPI and is now public. Pleasant Union made overall proficiency growth in both math and reading, and exceeded expected growth! We are so proud of all of our students and teachers who made this a reality. Students are invited to participate in the Spirit Week with teachers:

Mon- Last Day of Summers- Hawaiian Wear

Tue- Twin Day- Dress like a friend/teacher

Wed- Workout Wear Day

Thurs- Sports Team/Jeans Day

Friday- PUE Purple Day

Finally, next Friday, 9/13 is Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day. Please show our wonderful IAs some love for all that they do to make PUE a success!

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.

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 26-City Barbeque Spirit Event

October 18-Boosterthon Event Day for Track 1, 2, & 3

October 31-Boosterthon Event Day for Track 4

November 1-Carpool Casanova-(get your pink ready!) <—please note correct date

November 20-Chipotle Spirit Event

Family Playdate

This Sunday, 9/8, from 1-2pm (note time change!), we’re hosting a Family Playdate at PUE. It’s a great chance to relax and have fun with friends with free Kona Ice! We’ll also hold a quick PTA general membership meeting to pass the budget.

Picture Day

Sign up to help students line-up and smile for picture day-this is the picture that goes in the yearbook. As soon as I get the class list, I’ll note what time each class is taking pictures.

September 11-Tracks 2 & 4-Sign up here

October 9-Tracks 1 & 3-Sign-up here

TreeringYearbook

Order your PUE Yearbook before October 31, get 10% off. Link here.

School Sponsorship Opportunities

Ends Friday, September 6. If you know any businesses that might be interested in sponsoring our school, please forward this sponsorship package and info letter. One of PTA’s first big expenses is providing $300 to each teacher for classroom supplies.

Harris Teeter VIC Card

An easy way to support our school is by linking your Harris Teeter VIC card to PUE. Remember, you need to re-link every school year! Link Here.

Join the PTA

It’s just $10 per person, and there’s no time commitment required. Join Here – remember, strength in numbers!

Spirit Events

Starting this Wednesday and running until 9/18

Doughnuts for a cause!! Pleasant Union Elementary is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Until September 18, 2024, 50% of your order will be donated back to Pleasant Union Elementary when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store (Wake Forest location) & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here: grouprai.se/krispykreme45613sa

NC State Fair tickets

Through the NC State Fair Tools for Schools Program, PUE can receive a portion of your NC State Fair admission ticket. For every ticket purchased using this link, and PUE code 531, the Fair will donate money to PUE!

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

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.

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!

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

9/6- 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

9/26- City Barbeque Spirit Event

9/27- Tr. 4 Track-out Day

9/30- Tr. 1 Track-in Day

10/18- Boosterthon Event Day for Track 1, 2, & 3

10/31- Boosterthon Event Day for Track 4

11/1- Carpool Casanova-(get your pink ready!)

11/20- Chipotle Spirit Event