Friday Message

Hello PUE Families,

Happy track-out day for track 3 today! We hope you have an amazing track-out and we'll see you in a few weeks. We look forward to having Track 4 return on Monday, 10/21.

We have had an amazing Friday at PUE with our Tr. 1, 2, and 3 Fun Run and wrap up of their portion of Boosterthon! We have raised over $30,000 dollars already and are well on our way to making our goal. We look forward to starting Boosterthon next week with Track 4, and their fun run on 10/31. If we raise $40,000, the school gets to slime me! We also now have a BONUS GOAL- if we reach $50,000 we will get to slime Mr. Stern!

There is a new session of Kidz Art being offered. Please checkout www.northraleigh.kidzart.com for more information.

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

• Boosterthon Info
• Art by Me 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

PUE Student Artwork at NC State Fair

The NC state fair has 6 pieces of PUE artwork up for the entire length of the fair. Great job panthers for making PUE and your families proud! The following students have artwork on display in the Kerr Scott building:

• Madi M. from Mrs. Sigmon's class

• Addie H. from Mrs. Wells' class

• Elloitt R. from Mrs. Wells' class

• Bentley S. from Mrs. Hoag's class

• Sabine R from Mrs. Gorton's class

• Kay D. from Mrs. Leavitt's class

Art by Me

Hello Track 1-3 parents! It's Maryann Hopper your child's art teacher. It's time for fundraising with Art by Me! This program helps purchase art supplies for the PUE art room.

In your child's Tuesday folder, you will find your Art by Me form. Your child has a unique form with their name on it, postcards with your child's artwork on it and a unique code that you will use to order Art by Me products online.

After your orders are placed, they will either ship to the school or to your house, depending on what you choose. All payments are processed online only. If you have any issues/questions please don't hesitate to contact me at:

mhopper@wcpss.net.

Thanks so much for all your help with this fundraiser!

Parent Resource Trainings

The Family Resource Center of the South Atlantic is providing various trainings on a variety of topics. Checkout the linked flyers below if interested.

Protecting Your Child Online

Parenting with Clarity: Master Communication Skills

New Kidz Art Session

KidzArt after school art class Session 2 begins on Oct 24 (Track 3 students start on Nov 14). Classes meet on Thursdays at 4-5 pm in the Art Room for K-5th grades students. Every week is a new project and returning students are welcome! Your child will bring home a finished artwork that he/she will be proud of each week! For more info contact Chen the owner at cjiang@kidzart.com. To register please visit www.northraleigh.kidzart.com.

Additional Carpool Tag

If your family needs a third carpool tag, it can be purchased here. The memberhub website will allow you to select any quantity, but there is only one tag available for each family. Anyone without a carpool tag will be asked to park and pick up their child from the front office. Families that carpool - the adult will need the carpool tag of each student - not just the number. 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

10/27: Triangle Rock Club, 6-8 p.m. –See details and sign up below!

10/31: Carpool Casanova – Wear pink! —--[NOTE DATE CHANGE]

10/31: Boosterthon Event Day for Track 4 at 9:30 a.m.

11/16: Parent’s Night Out at Pro 3:5, 5:30–8:00 p.m. – See details and sign up below!

11/20: Chipotle Spirit Event

Boosterthon

Congratulations, Panthers, on the Fun Run this morning! You were awesome!! Thank you to PUE families and friends for all of the support and fundraising. Tracks 1-2-3 raised a whopping $30,514!!! We are well on our way to our $40,000 goal. Funds raised will be used for teacher supplements and many crucial school programs. Get ready, Track 4, your Fun Run fundraiser kicks off next week!

If we raise $40,000, we get to slime Mr. Tunstall! BONUS GOAL- if we reach $50,000 WE WILL ALSO SLIME MR. STERN!!!

Triangle Rock Club Spirit Event

Join us October 27 for an exciting spirit event at Triangle Rock Club. Cost is $15 per person (including adults), and 45% of proceeds go back to PUE! Space is limited, so sign up here. This is a family-friendly event (ages 4+). Teachers climb for free!

GoPlaySave-Support Chorus and Music Department

EXTENDED to 11/3. We are SO HAPPY Ms. D is back! Chorus is starting a bit later than usual this year so we are extending the sales for GoPlaySave coupon books. Funds will be raised for PUE chorus and the music department. Click here to see the list of vendors and to purchase.

Parent’s Night Out at Pro 3:5

On November 16, 5:30-8:00 pm, drop off the kids for a super fun night with other PUE friends at Pro 3:5! Pizza, drinks, dessert, and 2.5 hours of organized fun! Cost is $25 per student. Sign up here https://www.hisawyer.com/pro-35-sports-academy/schedules/activity-set/1057800

Sponsor of the Week

Thank you, Blue Sky Commercial Services, for being a 2024-2025 PUE Platinum Sponsor. We appreciate your support.

TreeringYearbook

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

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!

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

10/21- Track 4 track-in day

10/27- Triangle Rock Club Spirit Night, 6-8 p.m

10/31- Boosterthon Event Day for Track 4

10/31 (new date)- Carpool Casanova-(get your pink ready!)

11/5- Teacher Workday- No School for Students

11/20- Chipotle Spirit Event