WELCOME to the 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR!!

 

Meet the Teacher Grades 12:00-2:00 pm 

We look forward to seeing the PME Pioneer families and students in Grades 1-5 on Thursday, July 17th, from 12:00-2:00 pm for our drop-in Meet the Teacher event. At this time, you will meet your classroom teacher for the year and drop off school supplies. During this event, you may also sign up for the PTA, purchase Spirit Wear, and obtain free and reduced lunch applications if needed. 

 

You may register to become a volunteer for the school year right in the comfort of your home: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/55232 

 

Please Note: Spanish Interpreters will be available. 

 

Important Dates for 2025-2026

July 17th - Popsicles on the Playground Kindergarten 10-11 am

July 17th - Meet the Teacher Grades 1-5 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

July 22nd - First Day of School Grades 1-5

July 22nd-24th - Kindergarten Staggered Entry

July 25th - Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 3:45-4:45 pm 

July 28th - First Day of School for Kindergarteners

 

2024-2025 School Year

This has been a fabulous 24-25 school year! We wish everyone a restful and relaxing summer break. Over the break, please be sure your child reads each night. Research shows that reading for 20 minutes daily increases students' exposure to words by one million and will increase vocabulary and comprehension skills. 

 

Report Cards

Please review your child’s report card. If you have any questions, please email teachers by Wednesday the 28th. After that date, teachers will be relaxing on summer break.

 

If your child was absent on the last day of school and did not receive a report card, please arrange to pick it up at PME.  

 

Modified Year Round Calendar for 2025-2026

Calendar25-26

 

2025-2026 Before and After School Care Registration 

Registration will open on Monday July 7, 2025.  Registration fees can be paid online and forms should be emailed to the following contacts: Before School Care – Sidney Dunlap - sdunlap@wcpss.net  After School Care – Dominic Hardy dhardy@wcpss.net Registration can also be completed via paper copies with a check/cashier’s check/money order made out to PME and brought to school.

 

Important Dates for 2025-2026

July 17th - Popsicles on the Playground Kindergarten 10-11 am

July 17th - Meet the Teacher Grades 1-5 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

July 22nd - First Day of School Grades 1-5

July 22nd-24th - Kindergarten Staggered Entry

July 25th - Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 3:45-4:45 pm 

July 28th - First Day of School for Kindergarteners

 

 

Personnel Updates 2025-2026

Announcements:

Ms. Crossett is moving to third grade! 

Ms. Skalski is moving to fifth grade! She will be the math teacher.

Ms. Lemelin is transferring to another WCPSS school to teach Kindergarten.

Ms. Krause is transferring to a WCPSS school to be closer to her home in Holly Springs. 

Ms. Russell is retiring.

Ms. Cooper, our current building substitute, will be transferring to a WCPSS school to move into a Magnet Coordinator position. The Building Substitute  position was eliminated due to lack of funding for all schools.

Ms. McKinney will move to the role of Magnet Coordinator/AIG teacher.

Ms. Green is relocating to South Carolina.

The fourth grade team will be departmentalizing. Ms. Moore (ELA), Ms. McAuliffe (Math), Ms. Cervantes (Science & Social Studies)

 

New to PME 

We are so excited to have these new staff members join us for the ‘25-’26 school year! 

 

Kyndall Carr - 1st Grade Teacher.

Kyndall is a PME alumni (Welcome Back!!) and comes to us with two years of teaching experience in first grade.

 

Katelyn Hansson - 3rd Grade Teacher

Katelyn has 11 years of experience teaching third grade and comes to us from Chapel Hill/Carrboro Public Schools.

 

Anessa Rummel - CCR Teacher. 

Anessa will serve grades K-2 and has 20 years of teaching experience in WCPSS. 

 

Emily Murdoch - Instructional Facilitator/Literacy Coach. 

Emily has over 17 years of teaching and leadership experience in WCPSS. 

 

EOG Scores (Grades 3-5)

Please check your child’s folder for details about their performance on the EOGs. For students not meeting proficiency, an option for Remediation and Retesting will be indicated in the letter. Please contact your child’s teacher with any questions or Megan Ryan, Testing Coordinator mryan2@wcpss.net 

 

More information about EOG scores can be found on this NC Department of Public Instruction website. 

 

Chromebooks!

All 5^th grade students will be required to turn in their WCPSS Chromebook and charger at the end of the school year. If going to a WCPSS middle school, they will receive a new device upon their start of school. These devices will be collected on Tuesday, May 20th. If your child is in 3^rd or 4^th grade and does not plan to return to a WCPSS school for the 2025-2026 school year, they should plan to turn in their device as well. Third and fourth grade students transferring to another WCPSS school who have a device need to take that device and charger with them to their new school.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

Full-day Summer X-Press Camp is open for registration at 21 Community Center locations, and financial assistance is available to help make it accessible for all. We are operating for 9 weeks- June 16 through August 15, 2025. Camps are designed to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience for children all summer long from 7:30a-6:00p for only $90/week. Flyer 

 

Calendar of Events

May 17 - Hayes Barton 5K https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

May 20 - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park

 

THANK YOU! Teacher Appreciation Week 

We can not thank the PTA and our PME families enough for making us feel appreciated during the week! You are the BEST!

 

EOGs Grades 3-5 NEXT WEEK: PLEASE READ 

EOG week is here! Students in grades 3-5 will take the state assessments over three days, May 13—15. Fifth-grade students ONLY take the science EOG on Friday the 15th. 

 

Ensure your child gets the proper amount of sleep, between 9 and 10 hours, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives at school on time before the 8:25 am bell. We will have a breakfast cart with healthy choices available for any students grades 3-5. 

 

Panorama Survey - WE NEED YOU!!! Deadline Approaching

PME has 115 responses on the WCPSS Dashboard at this time. PLEASE take a few minutes to complete the Panorama Survey. We had 156 responses last school year and would like to EXCEED this amount. We use this information for School Improvement. The family survey is open from April 7- May 16. It is available in multiple languages and includes a read-aloud feature for your convenience. 

bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

 

Chromebooks!

All 5^th grade students will be required to turn in their WCPSS Chromebook and charger at the end of the school year. If going to a WCPSS middle school, they will receive a new device upon their start of school. These devices will be collected on Tuesday, May 20th. If your child is in 3^rd or 4^th grade and does not plan to return to a WCPSS school for the 2025-2026 school year, they should plan to turn in their device as well. Third and fourth grade students transferring to another WCPSS school who have a device need to take that device and charger with them to their new school.

 

Calendar of Events

April 7 - May 6 - Panorama Survey bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

May 10 - Broughton High School: Walk for Water Walk for Water 2025 Event Website & Donation Link

May 13-15 - EOGs 3rd-5th Grades

May 14 - Testing Coordinator Appreciation Day

May 16 - , Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day

May 17 - Hayes Barton 5K https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

May 20 - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park

Math Night Thank you!

Thank you for attending Math Night. The 5th-grade chorus was FABULOUS, the PTA General Meeting was well attended and productive, and the staff much appreciated the dinner provided by the PTA! Thank you!

 

Panorama Survey - WE NEED YOU!!! Deadline Approaching

PME has only 58 responses on the WCPSS Dashboard at this time. PLEASE take a few minutes to complete the Panorama Survey. We use this information for School Improvement. The family survey is open from April 7- May 6. It is available in multiple languages and includes a read-aloud feature for your convenience. 

bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

Our wonderful, amazing PTA has coordinated several activities to celebrate our teachers, and they need you to help make them a success. 

Monday: Staff Sweet Treats Dessert Potluck signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8AC2FA3FC1-56408049-pmestaff

 

Thursday: Duty Coverage Needed

Lunch/Recess signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8AC2FA3FC1-56493798-lunch#/

 

EOGs Grades 3-5

Please begin to plan for the EOGs. Students in grades 3-5 will take the state assessments over three days, May 13—15. Fifth-grade students ONLY take the science EOG on Friday the 15th. 

Ensure your child gets the proper amount of sleep, between 9 and 10 hours, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives at school on time.

 

Hayes Barton 5k Run or Volunteer

Please consider participating in the annual Hayes Barton 5K on Saturday, May 17. Hayes Barton donates a portion of the proceeds to PME. It is a fun event, especially when you run or volunteer with our school community. https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

 

Calendar of Events

April 7 - May 6 - Panorama Survey bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

May 5 - 9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - Palm Berries Spirit Night

May 10 - Broughton High School: Walk for Water Walk for Water 2025 Event Website & Donation Link

May 13-15 - EOGs 3rd-5th Grades

May 17 - Hayes Barton 5K https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

May 20 - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park

 

Q4 Interims

Your child’s interim report will be sent home today. Please review. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. 

 

ALERT!! Carpool Families!  https://www.wcpss.net/Page/45922 

Neighborhood Request: Please be sure not to block driveways and stay to the side of the road to allow cars to pass through when waiting in the carpool line. I appreciate your understanding of our neighborhood community.

 

PME Request: Please review the carpool procedures. We have received complaints that our wonderful families are not following the guidelines. Please wait in line on Boylan (do not go around the line) and follow the correct route (Wills Forest to Boylan). The procedures were put in place with input from the City of Raleigh PD to ensure the safety of all carpoolers.  

 

Panorama Survey - WE NEED YOU! 

PME has only 39 responses on the WCPSS Dashboard at this time. Please take a few minutes to complete the Panorama Survey. We use this information for School Improvement. The family survey is open from April 7 to May 16. It is available in multiple languages and includes a read-aloud feature for your convenience. 

bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

 

Math Night NEXT WEEK! (Interpreters will be present)

Please join us for Math Night on Wednesday, April 30th, from 5 to 6:30 pm. Families are invited to play math games prepared by our teachers in classrooms throughout the building. This is an opportunity for you to learn about your child’s math skills and acquire resources to play at home. Students may wear their favorite sports jersey/uniform on that day. (GO CANES!). 

 

Session 1:  5:00 -5:30 pm

PTA General Meeting/5th Grade Chorus Performance: 5:30 - 6:00 pm  

Session 2: 6:00 - 6:30 pm 

Fired Up Pizza & BBQ food truck will be available for dinner or snacks.

 

EOGs Grades 3-5

Please begin to plan for the EOGs. Students in grades 3-5 will take the state assessments over the course of three days, May 13th—15th. Fifth-grade students ONLY take the science EOG on Friday the 15th. 

Ensure your child gets the proper amount of sleep, between 9 and 10 hours, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives at school on time.

 

Hayes Barton 5k Run or Volunteer

Please consider participating in the annual Hayes Barton 5K on Saturday, May 17th. Hayes Barton donates a portion of the proceeds to PME. It is a fun event, especially when you run or volunteer with our school community. https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

 

Calendar of Events

April 7th - May 6th - Panorama Survey bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey

April 30th - Math Night/PTA General Meeting/Choir Performance

May 1st - National Principal’s Day

May 2nd - Field Day Fletcher Park

May 5th - 9th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6th - Palm Berries Spirit Night

May 10th - Broughton High School: Walk for Water Walk for Water 2025 Event Website & Donation Link

May 13th-15th - EOGs 3rd-5th Grades

May 17th - Hayes Barton 5K https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

May 20th - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park

Mary 22nd - Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony

 

No School

Friday, April 18th is a holiday. 

 

Weather Make-Up Day

Monday, April  21st is a weather make-up day and school IS in session. We will see all students on Monday! 

 

Panorama Survey - WE NEED YOU! 

PME has only 27 responses on the WCPSS Dashboard at this time. PLEASE take a few minutes to complete the Panorama Survey. We use this information for School Improvement. The family survey is open from April 7- May 16. It is available in multiple languages and includes a read aloud feature for your convenience. 

bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

 

PME Magnet Framework Survey

PMEs magnet committee has been working with the WCPSS magnet office to develop a framework for our  Interactive Community theme. Please complete the survey to provide us with important feedback on its contents. 

Magnet Form for collection Data  

 

EOGs Grades 3-5

Please begin to plan for the EOGs. Students in grades 3-5 will take the state assessments over the course of three days, May 13th - 15th. Fifth grade students ONLY take the science EOG on Friday the 15th. 

Ensure your child gets the proper amount of sleep, between 9 and 10 hours, eats a nutritious breakfast, and arrives to school on time.

 

Broughton Walk for Water Opportunity

Join Brougthon students on Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a walk. The event will consist of walking the track at Broughton’s Jack Spain Stadium, relay races, competitions, student activities, and more. A $20 donation is required to participate and children 5 years old or younger are free. All of the proceeds will go toward providing clean water and sanitation facilities in Central Africa. The Walk for Water 1-mile goal is to raise $4,000 for one latrine,  2-mile goal is to raise $9,200 for one well, and 3-mile goal is to raise $12,500 for a well and a latrine. 

 

If you are interested in learning more about Global H2O and our Walk for Water, you can visit these sites:

Global H2O Website

Global H2O: How We Drill a Well Video 

Walk for Water 2025 Event Website & Donation Link 

 

Calendar of Events
April 7th - May 6th - Panorama Survey

April 18th - NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY

April 21st - SCHOOL MAKE-UP DAY - School in session

April 30th - Math Night/PTA General Meeting/Choir Performance
May 2nd - Field Day Fletcher Park
May 6th - Palm Berries Spirit Night
May 13th-15th - EOGs 3rd-5th Grades
May 17th - Hayes Barton 5K
May 20th - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park
Mary 22nd - Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony

Thank you! Spring Yard Day Volunteers

Thank you to the small but mighty crew who volunteered Saturday morning to work on improving the school grounds. We appreciate you! We also appreciate the Bridges family for reconstructing the outdoor chalkboard. The students LOVE it! 

 

Thank you volunteers for Science Day

WOW! We had an amazing group of volunteers who came in to teach science lessons for PME students. It was a fun learning experience.  We appreciate your time and commitment to learning at PME.

 

Strawbridge Spring Pictures

Student’s Spring picture proofs are being sent home today. If you would like to purchase your child’s pictures, you can do so by entering the code you received on the proof at www.strawbridge.net 

 

PME Parent Magnet Survey

PMEs magnet committee have been working with the WCPSS magnet office to develop a framework for Interactive Community theme. Please complete the survey to provide us with important feedback on its contents. 

Magnet Form for collection Data  

 

Parent Input Letter

We are providing families with an opportunity to submit feedback regarding your child's classroom placement for the 2025-2026 school year. You may submit a letter describing the classroom environment that will help meet your child's needs.

 

Please do NOT request specific teachers by name, but you may add the characteristics of a teacher in which your child may work best together. As class lists are developed, we will consider these factors. Please submit rising 1st-3rd to mtempke@wcpss.net and rising 4th-5th graders to jkimbro@wcpss.net  by April 15th. 

 

Panorama Survey is Now LIVE - Parent Input NEEDED! 

PME needs your feedback. We use this information for School Improvement. Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions

in the family survey from April 7- May 16. The survey is available in multiple languages and there is a read aloud feature available for your convenience. 

bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

 

Calendar of Events
April 7th - May 6th - Panorama Survey
April 30th - Math Night/PTA General Meeting
May 2nd - Field Day Fletcher Park
May 6th - Palm Berries Spirit Night
May 13th-15th - EOGs 3rd-5th Grades
May 17th - Hayes Barton 5K
May 20th - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park
Mary 22nd - Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony

Parent Input Letter

We are providing families with an opportunity to submit feedback regarding your child's classroom placement for the 2025-2026 school year. You may submit a letter describing the classroom environment that will help meet your child's needs.

 

Please do NOT request specific teachers by name, but you may add the characteristics of a teacher in which your child may work best together. As class lists are developed, we will consider these factors. Please submit rising 1st-3rd to mtempke@wcpss.net and rising 4th-5th graders to jkimbro@wcpss.net  by April 15th. 

Boosterthon 

Thank you to the  wonderful families who helped support our annual fundraiser. PME met and exceeded our goal!!! You raised over $23,000. You ROCK!

 

Spring Planting Day tomorrow! Volunteers Needed 

Spring Landscaping Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Students are welcome! Parents are needed. Volunteers can assist for any duration of time. All help is appreciated. If you have yard tools, please bring them along. Thanks! 

 

Panorama Survey - Parent Input NEEDED! 

PME needs your feedback. We use this information for School Improvement.  Help us make your child’s school experience as positive and beneficial as possible by giving honest, thoughtful responses to the questions

in the family survey from April 7- May 16. The survey is available in multiple languages and there is a read aloud feature available for your convenience. 

bit.ly/WCPSSFamilySurvey 

 

Hayes Barton 5k Run or Volunteer

Please consider volunteering or running the annual Hayes Barton 5K on Saturday, May 17th. Hayes Barton donates a portion of the proceeds to PME. It is a fun event, especially when you run or volunteer with our school community. https://event.racereach.com/5-points-5k

 

Math Night

Please join us for Math Night on Wednesday, April 30th, from 5-6:30 pm. Families are invited to play games prepared by our teachers in classrooms throughout the building. This is an opportunity for you to learn about your child’s math skills and get resources to play at home. A PTA General Meeting will be held, and our 5th-grade chorus will perform between the sessions. 

 Session 1:  5:00 -5:30 pm

PTA General Meeting/5th Grade Chorus Performance: 5:30 - 6:00 pm  

Session 2: 6:00 - 6:30 pm 

 Fired Up Pizza & BBQ food truck will be available for dinner or snacks.

 

Calendar of Events
April 7-11th - National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

April 7th - May 6th - Panorama Survey 

April 8th - Science Day
April 30th - Math Night/PTA General Meeting

May 2nd - Field Day Fletcher Park

May 6th - Palm Berries Spirit Night

May 13th-15th - EOGs 3rd-5th Grades
May 17th - Hayes Barton 5K
May 20th - Talent Show 9:00 am Fletcher Park

Mary 22nd - Fifth Grade Recognition Ceremony