Friday Message

Hello PUE Families,

We made it! This is the last Friday newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year. The last day of school is Wednesday 6/26 for tracks 2, 3, and 4.

Our 5th Grade Promotion ceremonies will also be on Wed. 6/25. For Tr. 4 it is at 9:30, and for Tr. 2 and 3, it will be at 10:45. Doors will open for seating 15 minutes before the ceremony. We are proud of all of the hard work that our 5th graders have put into elementary school over the past six years. We know you will make PUE proud as you move on to middle school!

For those returning to PUE for the 24-25 school year, the first day of school for Tr. 1, 2, and 3 will be Monday, 7/8. Your child's new teacher will reach out during the first week of July to introduce themselves. For those that did not order supply boxes, supply lists can be found here. Open house for those tracks will be Tuesday, 7/23 from 5pm-6:30pm.

Track 4's first day will be Monday, 7/29. Teachers will reach out in mid-July to introduce themselves. Open House for Tr. 4 is 8/13 from 5pm-6:30pm. Open House this year will continue to be floating so that you can attend at any point during that time frame to meet your child's new teacher.

As a final note for the year, thank you to all of our wonderful students and teachers for another amazing year at PUE! We've been honored to serve this community and look forward to next year!

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

• 2024 PUE Talent Show
• Staff Shout-Out Form
• 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 and we'll see you next year!

-Mr. Tunstall

2024 PUE Virtual Talent Show

Our 2024 PUE Virtual Talent Show is complete. Please take some time to enjoy all of the many talents that our Panthers have to offer! https://flip.com/mixtapes/+9f893

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.

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.

2024-25 Carpool Updates

In an effort to increase safety, everyone must have a PUE issued carpool tag to pick up students through carpool. Anyone without a tag will be asked to park and pick up their child from the front office. Each family will receive two newly designed carpool tags at the beginning of next school year. Note for families that carpool: the adult will need the carpool tag of each student -- not just the number. Students with a number above 400 will be assigned a new number next school year. New carpool tags can be picked up on the first day of school. Please direct any questions or concerns to Ms. McNeill (jmcneill2@wcpss.net).

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

2024-25: School Cash Online

Next year, WCPSS is moving to a new online payment system that will be used for field trip payments. Visit https://wcpss.schoolcashonline.com/ to register now. ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS SPANISH INSTRUCTIONS

Volunteer Registration Open

Volunteer registration is open for the 2023-2024 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

PUE Staff Member Shout-Out

Want to give a shout-out to one of our awesome staff members? Submit this form (you have an option to make it anonymous) to help us recognize our staff for the great impacts they make daily. Staff that receive a shout-out will be recognized monthly, and entered into a drawing for prizes.

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- @8278dcg 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.

2023-2024 Yearbook

Forgot to order a yearbook for your student? No problem! You can still order from Treering here and the yearbook will be mailed to your home *shipping charges will apply.

Call for PTA Leadership

Are you interested in volunteering for a leadership role with the PTA? We are actively looking for volunteers to serve on our PTA Audit committee for next year! It's a critical role for us, as it keeps our PTA unit in compliance with the Wake County PTA. This is a great opportunity for detail-oriented people who want to be involved, and who prefer work that is fully remote, can be done on your own schedule, involves NO meetings - and makes a big difference! You just review the Treasurer's reports on a monthly basis and complete the annual review checklist at the end of the year. Interested or want to know more? Please reach out to Treasurer@puepta.com.

If you are interested in other leadership opportunities, contact Katie at communicationvp@puepta.com.

Teacher Appreciation and Support

PUE teachers and staff work hard to create the amazing community and learning environment at school. To show our gratitude, the PTA has created a Wishlist of items to stock our teachers' lounge so that our staff can enjoy refreshments during their lunches/breaks. Click here if you would like to donate. Thank you to all of the families who have already donated to the teachers' lounge! We appreciate your contributions!

Sponsor of the Week

Thank you Campbell Orthodontics for being a PUE 2023-2024 Gold Sponsor. We appreciate your support.

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

*The HT Together in Education program has changed- schools will now earn $10 for every HT Plus membership sign-up by an already linked customer or newly linked customer. Schools will no longer earn funds on in-store purchases.

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

6/26- Track 2,3,4 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

6/26- Last day of school for Tr. 2,3,4

7/8- Beginning of 2024-2025 School Year for Tr. 1,2,3

7/23- Open House 5:00pm-6:30pm- Tr. 1,2,3

7/29- Beginning of 2024-2025 School Year for Tr. 4

8/13- Open House 5:00pm-6:30pm- Tr. 4