Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday! We have a lot of announcements this week, so make sure to read through the newsletter so that you don't miss anything.

 

First, a HUGE thank you to our wonderful parents and students who came out for our PUE Clean-up Day last Saturday. We made a lot of progress in clearing rogue shrubs, weeding flower beds, and clearing debris and trash. Thank you for helping make our campus sparkle!

 

Next week, End-of-Grade (EOGs) state testing begins for Track 1 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Please make sure that your student gets a good night's rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and is on time during these days. Students who are absent will have an opportunity to make-up missed EOGs later in the week. We know our Track 1 students are going to do a great job of showing everything they know!

 

Tomorrow is our 2025 Panther Palooza from 11am-3pm. This fun-filled event will feature the Student Global Market, games, local businesses, and—new this year—grade-level classroom games! One of the best parts: 100% of the tickets collected at each grade-level game will go directly back to that classroom or grade to support teachers and help cover classroom needs. We’re also thrilled to offer an amazing selection of raffle prizes generously donated by many of our local business partners. Check out the raffle prizes here. There will also be opportunities to try and dunk me, Mr. Stern or Ms. Fry in the dunking booth this year. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is always limited with big events. Please do not park in the lot beside the bus loop; that will be for staff and vendor parking only. Bring small bills for shopping at the Student Global Market and food trucks. This is not a drop off event, students must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Yesterday, we had our annual Science Fair. Thank you to our volunteer parents who organized this event, Ms. Laura Stafford and Rebecca Olsen! Our participating students had some great experiments that they conducted. Congratulations to our winners:

 

2nd and 3rd Grade Winners

1st- Emily Knoll

3 Way Tie for 2nd

2nd- Eliana Harrell

2nd- Charlie Dragstedt

2nd- Emerson Vereen

 

4th and 5th Grade Winners

1st- Margaret Edmunds

2nd- Jocelyn Foster

3rd- Alexander Dill

 

Today is the deadline for our annual parent survey about PUE. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes. You can provide feedback using this link - http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

 

Finally, don't forget that next week is our Teacher Appreciation Week for Track 3 staff. We are so thankful for all they do to make our Track 3 students a success!

 

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

 

• Yearbook Order information
• Science Fair Winners
• Panther Palooza Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday PUE Families and happy trackout day for track 2. We hope you have a great trackout. We will see you when you track-in again on Monday, 6/2. We look forward to track 3 returning on Monday, 5/12.

 

Our staff has been overwhelmed by all of the wonderful gifts and notes of appreciation from our families this past week. Thank you for being such a supportive community for our school. It takes all of us to make a school successful! Don't forget that Track 3's Teacher Appreciation Week is week after next, 5/19-5/23.

 

Next Friday, 5/16, is the deadline for our annual parent survey about PUE. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes. You can provide feedback using this link - http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family. If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

 

Finally, our PUE Cleanup Day is tomorrow, Saturday 5/10 from 8:30am-12:30pm. If you would like to participate, please take a look at the sign up here to see which tools and supplies we need for the project. Thank you for helping keep PUE beautiful!

 

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

 

• Yearbook Order information
• Panther Palooza Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

We wrapped up our final field day this past week. Thank you to all of our parents who came out to support the program and thanks to Mr. Stern for organizing another great event this year.

 

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our parents and students do a great job of thanking our teachers throughout the year, but encourage your child to give their teacher an extra hug or high-five next week to show their appreciation. As the principal, I cannot thank all of our wonderful teachers and staff for all they do to support our kiddos find success every single day! Checkout the PTA section of the newsletter to see the special themes for each day next week.

 

Every year, WCPSS conducts a survey for parents about the schools their children are currently in. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The results from these surveys always help us know what we are doing well, and areas that we can continue to improve upon. Help PUE make your child's school experience as positive as possible by responding to the questions in our family survey by May 16. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes. You can provide feedback using this link - http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family. Please contact Ms. McNeill if you have any questions.

 

A reminder that you will receive a separate email later this afternoon with track assignments for the 25-26 school year.

 

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

 

• Yearbook Order information
• Panther Palooza Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday PUE Families! It has been a great track-in week for track 4. Their return marks the beginning of the final 9 weeks of the 24-25 school year!

 

Every year, WCPSS conducts a survey for parents about the schools their children are currently in. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The results from these surveys always help us know what we are doing well, and areas that we can continue to improve upon. Help PUE make your child's school experience as positive as possible by responding to the questions in our family survey by May 16. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes. You can provide feedback using this link - http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family. Please contact Ms. McNeill if you have any questions.

 

Our PTA is also thrilled to partner with Flyleaf books to bring award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan to PUE for an assembly for grades 3-5. On May 15, at 9:30am, she will be discussing her new book El Niño. Students can preorder personalized copies of one of Pam’s book from Flyleaf and receive a 10% discount. You can view the selection and make your purchase here. Deadline for orders is noon on May 14, 2025. If your student is tracked out during this time, they are invited to attend the presentation.

 

Finally, please note that track assignments will be emailed out to families next Friday, 5/2.

 

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

 

• Field Day Volunteer Registration and Info
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Thursday PUE Families and happy track-out day for our track 3 students. We hope you have a great trackout and we'll see you on Monday, 5/12. Track 4, we look forward to seeing you track-in on Tuesday 4/22. Please note that Monday, 4/21 is a school day for Tracks 1 and 2 only. Also, a reminder that there is no school for staff or students tomorrow, Friday, 4/18. We hope everyone enjoys the three day weekend, and a happy Easter and joyous Passover for those who celebrate.

 

Every year, WCPSS conducts a survey for parents about the schools their children are currently in. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The results from these surveys always help us know what we are doing well, and areas that we continue to improve upon. Help PUE make your child's school experience as positive as possible by responding to the questions in our family survey by May 16. The survey is anonymous and takes less than 10 minutes. You can provide feedback using this link - http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family. Please contact Ms. McNeill if you have any questions.

 

Our PTA is also thrilled to partner with Flyleaf books to bring award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan to PUE for an assembly for grades 3-5. On May 15, at 9:30am, she will be discussing her new book El Niño. Students can preorder personalized copies of one of Pam’s book from Flyleaf and receive a 10% discount. You can view the selection and make your purchase here. Deadline for orders is noon on May 14, 2025. If your student is tracked out during this time, they are invited to attend the presentation.

 

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

 

• Field Day Volunteer Registration and Info
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

We hope everyone has had a great week! A reminder that next Friday, 4/18 there will be no school and is a holiday for staff and students. We hope everyone enjoys the three day weekend!

 

Our PTA will be hosting a PUE Cleanup Day to help clean and beautify our grounds on Saturday May 10th. More information to come, but please mark your calendars if you believe you can assist any amount of time that Saturday.

 

Our PTA is also thrilled to partner with Flyleaf books to bring award-winning author Pam Muñoz Ryan to PUE for an assembly for grades 3-5. On May 15, at 9:30am, she will be discussing her new book El Niño. Students can preorder personalized copies of one of Pam’s book from Flyleaf and receive a 10% discount. You can view the selection and make your purchase here. Deadline for orders is noon on May 14, 2025. If your student is tracked out during this time, they are invited to attend the presentation.

 

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

 

• Field Day Volunteer Registration and Info
• Kidz Art Opportunity
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday PUE Families. Don't forget that Tracks 1 and 3 only have a makeup day tomorrow, Saturday 4/5. School begins on at 9:15am and dismissal begins at 12:45pm. Breakfast will be available like normal, but lunch will not be served. Please plan on sending in a snack with your child.

 

Next Thursday is our first Field Day for the school year for tracks 1 and 3. If the weather does not cooperate, the rain date is tentatively set for 4/16. If need to reschedule, we will notify tracks 1 and 3 by Wednesday evening. Our Field Days have been a huge success in large part due to all the parent volunteers that come out to support the event. We are asking for your help again this year to have another successful event. We need volunteers to help work the stations for the students as well as there are several donations we are looking for. Any help you can provide is always greatly appreciated. See below in the newsletter for the dates, volunteer sign-up, and field day wishlist items. If you have any questions, please email Ben Stern (PE Teacher) directly at bsstern@wcpss.net.

 

Finally, I know many families are anxious to have their track assignment for next year. We are working on finalizing tracks, and hope to have them sent by the end of the month. If your child's track changes, and vacations have already been booked, I will work with your family on the missed days.

 

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

 

• Field Day Volunteer Registration and Info
• Kidz Art Opportunity
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Wow, it feels like March has flown by, and so has the 3rd quarter, which ends today! It is also a trackout day for Track 4. We hope you all have a great trackout and we'll see you back on Tuesday, 4/22. Track 1, we look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday, 3/31 for the start of our final quarter for the school year.

 

We are so excited our 2025 Pleasant Union Field Day is coming up again this year. Our Field Days have been a huge success in large part due to all the parent volunteers that come out to support the event. We are asking for your help again this year to have another successful event. We need volunteers to help work the stations for the students as well as there are several donations we are looking for. Any help you can provide is always greatly appreciated. See below in the newsletter for the dates, volunteer sign-up, and field day wishlist items. If you have any questions, please email Ben Stern (PE Teacher) directly at bsstern@wcpss.net.

 

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, 5/17/25 for our Panther Palooza Event form 11am-3pm. Just like last year, we will have tons of fun activities planned for PUE families- food trucks, inflatables, face painting, vendors, raffles, student Global Market, and some exciting new activities! Students wanting to sell items in our Global Market need to submit an application by April 5, 2025. Selections will be made and announced by April 18, 2025. Contact Rebecca at enrichmentvp@puepta.com with any questions. We hope to see you there!

 

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

 

• Field Day Volunteer Registration and Info
• Kidz Art Opportunity
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

We hope everyone has had a great week and are continuing to enjoy some warmer weather.

 

Our Field Day dates have been finalized. Field day for tracks 1 and 3 will be April 10th with a rain date of April 16th. Field day for tracks 2 and 4 will be on April 29th with a rain date of May 1st. Mr. Stern will have a volunteer signup in one of our weekly newsletters in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

 

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, 5/17/25 for our Panther Palooza Event form 11am-3pm. Just like last year, we will have tons of fun activities planned for PUE families- food trucks, inflatables, face painting, vendors, raffles, student Global Market, and some exciting new activities! Students wanting to sell items in our Global Market need to submit an application by April 5, 2025. Selections will be made and announced by April 18, 2025. Contact Rebecca at enrichmentvp@puepta.com with any questions. We hope to see you there!

 

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

 

• Field Day Dates
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday! We have had a great week at PUE. Our 5th graders worked with our guest artists to begin construction on our new mural. We should have it finished and unveiled in May.

 

Our Field Day dates have been finalized. Field day for tracks 1 and 3 will be April 10th with a rain date of April 16th. Field day for tracks 2 and 4 will be on April 29th with a rain date of May 1st. Mr. Stern will have a volunteer signup in one of our weekly newsletters in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.

 

Also, don't forget that Wednesday, 3/19 is Spring Photo Day for Tracks 2 and 4.

 

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

 

• Field Day Dates
• Rising 6th Graders Open House Info
• 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. Have a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall