Enjoy Summer Break

Mark your calendars for the start of the 2022-2023 school year, Monday, July 25th. In the meantime, make sure you are reading regularly with your child and practicing math skills. You may find information about the math curriculum at: https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/k-12mathematics/home.

Report Cards

Please review your child’s report cards and any score reports that are included in the envelope. If you have questions about your child’s progress, please reach out to the classroom teacher as soon as possible. 

Apply for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals

All students currently receive free school meals supported by federal funding due to the pandemic. This funding is set to end on June 30, 2022. In order to receive free or reduced-price meals for next school year, families need to submit a meal benefits application. All families must complete an application for the 2022-2023 school year starting July 1 in order to receive benefits. Please allow 10 business days for processing.

For every student that turns in the free and reduced meals application and qualifies, the school also receives federal funds that benefit the students and teachers at the school.

We need you to complete a 2022-2023 meal benefits application so our school can be eligible for extra funding next year. If you have not completed a free or reduced-price meal application and think your child may be eligible, pick up an application at your child’s school or apply online. Paper applications can also be requested by calling 919-588-3535 or 919-856-2920 or emailing cnsmealbenefits@wcpss.net. 

 2022-23 meal prices

• K-5 Breakfast $1.50 and lunch $3.00
• 6-12 Breakfast $1.75 and lunch $3.25

2022-2023 Pre-K Applications: Families with Preschool Age Children/Siblings

• Families wishing to apply for free Pre-K for the 2022-23 school year must submit one initial application.
• Preschool programs will be hosting Wake Pre-K Application Events every Thursday from March 3rd.-June 9th between 1:00-4:30 p.m. located at the Wake Up and Read building at 1820 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27610
• Only applications received by June 15, 2022, will be considered for all programs. Applications received after June 15 will be considered for Head Start and NC Pre-Kindergarten.  
• Please reach out to Jaime Mousty at Jmousty@wcpss.net or Susan Giska at Sgiska@wcpss.net if you or your families have any questions.

Early Release Days and LETRS

At this week’s school board meeting the board adopted early release days to support LETRS work time next year. You may see the updated school calendar here.

Library Books

Please have your child return any library books as soon as possible. 

Calendar of Events

May 23 - EOG Testing Make-ups

May 24 - PME Talent Show, 9-10:30am

May 27 - Last Day of School

Teacher Appreciation Thank you!

Thank you for making our teachers feel special this week.  We appreciate all of the goodies, the lunch, breakfast, etc. that showed your appreciation for PMES teachers.  

Field Day Thank you!

Field Day was a huge success! Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted, parents who attended, and to Coach Hardy who organized the event. The students enjoyed the stations and were full of excitement. It was a great day!

Volunteer Opportunity: Proctors Needed for End of Grade (EOG) Testing

We need your help to ensure that the EOG test runs smoothly. Proctors are needed on May 17, 18, 19 from 8:45-11:15. A proctor's job is to help maintain test security.  Please volunteer for this important job. Contact Mary Hunter Martin at mmartin@wcpss.net if you can help. 

EOG Testing

The End of Grade (EOG) tests will be administered beginning May 17th to grades 3-5.  The schedule is: Tuesday the 17th Reading, Wednesday the 18th Math, and Thursday the 19th is Science for 5th graders. If a student is sick, they will be tested when they return to school. These are state exams which measure our students' learning for each subject area. Students and school results are compared to their peers across the state. Although it is only one measure, it is an important one. 

Please be certain your child gets a good night’s rest, eats a healthy breakfast and arrives at school on time. Students who are tardy may not be able to take the EOG on that day.  The test starts promptly at 8:45 am.    

Response Requested for Grades 3-5 Remediation and Readministration

At the end of the school year, grades 3-5 children will participate in the regular administration of North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) tests. Students who score Level 3 or higher on these assessments are considered proficient. Students who do not score a Level 3 or higher on the regular administration and have passed the subject have the option to participate in a Remediation and Readministration opportunity in the summer. 

Please answer the questions on this short form as soon as possible to help us determine how many students might be interested in the summer program should they qualify.

Calendar of Events

• May 17-May 23 - EOG Testing and Make-ups
• May 24 - PME Talent Show, 9-10:30am
• May 27 - Last Day of School

Field Day

Due to a rainy forecast, Field Day has been rescheduled to May 13th.  Students in grades 3-5 will participate from 9-11 am and K-2 will participate from 12:15-2:15 pm. The event will be held at Fletcher Park. 

Spring Pictures

Spring picture packets are being sent home today. The packet contains information about cost and a small envelope for payment. Any pictures that you do not wish to purchase are sent back to school in the large envelope. Please do not keep pictures without sending in payment. Payment and/or pictures are due May 13th. 

Grades 3-5 Remediation and Readministration

Partnership Magnet Elementary is committed to providing all students with an excellent education. At the end of the school year, grades 3-5 children will participate in the regular administration of North Carolina End-of-Grade (EOG) tests. Students who score Level 3 or higher on these assessments are considered proficient. Students who do not score a Level 3 or higher on the regular administration and have passed the subject have the option to participate in a Remediation and Readministration opportunity in the summer. 

Should your child meet the criteria for the Remediation and Readministration opportunity and you choose for your child to participate, a readministration opportunity will be provided to eligible students on June 1st and/or 2nd. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. 

At this time, we are providing families with information about this opportunity. After students complete their EOGs, we will determine which children are eligible and those families will receive an invitation for the summer program. 

Please answer the questions on this form as soon as possible to help us determine how many students might be interested in the summer program should they qualify.

WCPSS: Strategic Plan Thought Exchange

WCPSS has started working on its next strategic plan and is asking for input from the community. Please take a moment to click this link and provide input. https://thoughtexchange.com/join/Code: 534-371-217

Staff Appreciation Week

We will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week at Partnership from May 9-13th. In order to celebrate our awesome staff, all 5-day events have been planned, including sweet treats, covering recess and lunch duty, lunch for the staff, a potluck, and notes from students. Please help show your appreciation for all that the staff does to support our students.

Volunteer Opportunity: Proctors Needed for End of Grade (EOG) Testing

We need your help to ensure that the EOG test runs smoothly. Proctors are needed on May 17, 18, 19 from 8:45-11:15. A proctor's job is to help maintain test security.  Please volunteer for this important job. Contact Mary Hunter Martin at mmartin@wcpss.net if you can help. 

Calendar of Events

• May 13 - Library Books Due
• May 13- Field Days 
• May 17-May 23 - EOG Testing and Make-ups
• May 24 - PME Talent Show, 9-10:30am
• May 27 - Last Day of School

Monday, May 2nd No School

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, May 2nd. 

Staff Appreciation Week

PMES will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week the week of May 9-13th in order to celebrate our awesome teachers and staff! There are daily planned events. Please express your gratitude and appreciation for all the teachers and staff. They do so much to support our students. See the attached flyer for specific information on how you can help and the daily events scheduled.

Panorama Family Engagement Survey Update

We now have 117 responses out of 300 families. We would like more responses. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. The end date to access the survey is May 6th. We would like as many families as possible to complete the survey. The data we obtain is important when PMES is making decisions and for our continuous improvement. We truly appreciate your input. Survey link:  surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family

End of School Year Reminders

Students are super excited as we are beginning to wind down the school year. 

Please remind your students that learning is taking place each of the remaining days of the school year. Students should continue to be respectful, responsible, and remarkable, by being to school on time, completing their work, following directions and keeping their hands and feet to themselves.  Please reinforce this at home. Thank you!

Calendar of Events

May 2nd       No School

May 6th        Field Day (Rain Date May 13th)  Grades 3-5 am 9-11 am Grades K-2 pm 12:15-2:15 pm 

May 17th-May 23th EOG Testing and Make-ups

May 24th        Talent Show

May 27th         Last Day of School 

Panorama Family Engagement Survey Update

We have 97 responses out of 300 families thus far. We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this important survey by May 6th. We would like as many families as possible to complete the survey. The data we obtain is important when PMES is making decisions and for our continuous improvement. We truly appreciate your input. Survey link:  surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family 

Interims

Please review your child’s interim report that will be sent home today. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions or to schedule a parent/teacher conference.  

Calendar of Events

April 23rd     Planting Day/Library Open House 8:30 am-12:00 pm

April 28th     PTA General Meeting

May 2nd       No School

May 6th        Field Day (Rain Date May 13th)

May 17th-May 23th EOG Testing and Make-ups

May 24th     Talent Show

May 27th     Last Day of School 

Calendar Notation

No school tomorrow - Friday, April 15th

Parent Input Letters

Parent Input Letters - If you would like to provide input for your child’s classroom placement for the next school year, you are welcome to write a letter addressed to either Dr. Kenjarski (mrkenjarski@wcpss.net), for students entering grades 3-5, or Ms.Tempke (mtempke@wcpss.net), for students entering grades K-2, describing characteristics of a teacher you think would be best to work with your child.  Please do not include teacher names in your letter, as specific teacher requests will not be considered.  Please submit your letters by April 22nd. 

Family Engagement Survey

You received information about completing the WCPSS Parent Engagement survey on Monday. We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete it by May 6th. The data we obtain from the survey is important when PMES is making decisions and for our continuous improvement. We truly appreciate your input. The link to complete the survey is:  surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family 

Field Day Sign Up

Our annual Field Day will be held at Fletcher Park on May 6th with a rain date of May 13th.   

General PTA Meeting

Please join us for the last General PTA meeting on April 28th. We would like to have as many parents to attend as possible. We hope to see you on the 28th. 

Planting Day and Library Update Open House

Please join us on the grounds of PMES on the morning of Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:30-12:00 pm to help us beautify the grounds. We would love to see as many parents and students as possible, even if it is for a short period of time. Additionally, the PME Foundation will be hosting a library open house to see our newly renovated space. Thank you! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BJSKXzl_WsMRRox-2hOndzQRy5i5T8kZKEaYcIs9Cs/edit?usp=sharing 

Parent Input Letters

Parent Input Letters - If you would like to provide input for your child’s classroom placement for the next school year, you are welcome to write a letter addressed to either Dr. Kenjarski (mrkenjarski@wcpss.net), for students entering grades 3-5, or Ms.Tempke (mtempke@wcpss.net), for students entering grades K-2, describing characteristics of a teacher you think would be best to work with your child.  Please do not include teacher names in your letter, as specific teacher requests will not be considered.  Please submit your letters by April 22nd.    

Family Engagement Survey

You received information about completing the WCPSS Parent Engagement survey on Monday. We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete it by May 6th. The data we obtain from the survey is important when PMES is making decisions and for our continuous improvement. We truly appreciate your input. The link to complete the survey is:  surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family 

Field Day Sign Up

Our annual Field Day will be held at Fletcher Park on May 6th with a rain date of May 13th.  We need as many parent volunteers as possible to run stations to make this event successful.  Please consider signing up to volunteer: PME 2022 Field Day Sign-Up

General PTA Meeting

Please join us for the last General PTA meeting on April 28th. We would like to have as many parents to attend as possible. We hope to see you on the 28th. 

Planting Day and Library Update Open House

Please join us on the grounds of PMES on the morning of Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:30-12:00 pm to help us beautify the grounds. We would love to see as many parents and students as possible, even if it is for a short period of time. Additionally, the PME Foundation will be hosting a library open house to see our newly renovated space. Thank you! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16BJSKXzl_WsMRRox-2hOndzQRy5i5T8kZKEaYcIs9Cs/edit?usp=sharing 

Calendar Notation

No School on Friday, April 15th 

Planting Day/Library Open House Volunteer Opportunity

We are in need of volunteers to help with sprucing our grounds. Our annual spring Planting Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 23rd, from 8:30 am to noon. Please join us even for a short period of time. You will also have an opportunity to tour the library and see the renovations. We hope to see you on the 23rd.

Boosterthon

A HUGE thank you for supporting our annual fundraiser.  We exceeded expectations. Students had a great time learning character traits, gathering pledges and running the laps. We appreciate our community spirit at PMES and look forward to using the money to paint more classrooms.

Cultural Arts Performances

We would like to express our gratitude to the PTA for securing artists to present to our students. This past week, students in K-2 learned about Native Americans from Senora Nora Lynch and made pottery. Senora Nora’s artwork can be seen at the Smithsonian. If you would like more information, her website is:  https://aim-nc.com/senora-lynch.This was a great learning experience!

We will have Troy Kryzalka, Number Drummer, to perform for Grades 3-5 on Monday, April 4th. His website is: https://www.numberdrummer.com/  to preview his content. On Tuesday, Dave McDonald, Artist, will be here to present for Grades 3-5. Please ask your children what they learned during these presentations.

Student Device Audit

Over the next few weeks, WCPSS will be conducting an audit of student devices. Students should continue to bring their device and charger to school daily for both the audit and for educational purposes.  All damages must be reported to your child's teacher at this time to ensure they can be repaired for the next school year. Further information about the Student Device Program can be found here: https://www.wcpss.net/domain/18988

General PTA Meeting

Please join us for the last General PTA meeting on April 28th. We would like to have as many parents present as possible. If you have not attended a meeting, this would be a great one to attend.We hope to see you. 

Family Engagement Survey

You will receive information on Monday about completing the WCPSS Parent Engagement survey. Please take a few minutes to complete it. The data we obtain from the survey is important when PMES is making decisions and for our continuous improvement. Thank you!

Student Engagement Survey

Students in grades 3-5 will complete a survey about their thoughts on teacher relationships, relevance of school work, future aspirations, goals, and civic engagement. This survey will take place during Connect classes in mid-April. We use the information from this survey as well to make continuous improvements. 

Calendar of Events

April 4th - Parent Panorama Survey Opens

April 8th - Spring Pictures

April 15th - School Closed

April 19th - Spirit Night Noodles & Company

April 22nd - Interim Reports 

April 23rd - Planting Day 

April 28th - General PTA Meeting

May 2nd - School Closed

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home today. Please be sure to review your child’s report card, sign the envelope, and return it. If you have any questions about your child’s performance, please reach out to his or her teacher. 

Boosterthon

We are almost at the halfway point of our Boosterthon fundraiser and so far we have raised almost $7000 toward our goal of $16,000. This money will help our school classrooms get painted and purchase flexible seating to modernize our classrooms. Thank you for helping your children get pledges so that we can paint more classrooms and add flexible seating.  

The Fun Run will be held at Fletcher Park on Thursday, March 31st. Grades K-2 will run from 9-10 am and 3-5 will run from 10:10-11:10 am. Please join us at Fletcher Park on Thursday to cheer for our kids as they run to earn their pledges. This is a great opportunity to volunteer. We can use your help marking laps and cheering for students. 

Covid-19

Please see the following link for updated information regarding return to school procedures for Covid-19. The webpage has been redesigned to be more user-friendly. https://www.wcpss.net/WhenToReturn 

Cultural Arts Performance

Senora Lynch will provide a cultural arts performance for the students on March 30th.Students will have an opportunity to view her art work and make a clay project. Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring this learning opportunity!

Monday, March 28th

Traditional calendar schools have a teacher workday on Monday. Partnership will be in session for a normal school day.