Updates for this week:

Science Fair:  PTA is happy to announce that Stemarga and Stembuilders of the Triangle are partnering with our school for the Science Fair on Tuesday, March 4th. We are looking for a lot more student participation so we can make this event a success.

Registration deadline- February, 15th 2025.

Registration Link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3NpkDZK6_ioGBvuLIO6D6WG1gCfUQ-ruVV0GUbykH9J_5hA/viewform

Note: Pick an experiment based on the Scientific Method, no simulations or demonstrations.

For questions about the science fair, please feel free to email pleasantgrovenc.pta@gmail.com

You can also attend the General PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 12th to learn more.

PGES General PTA meeting
Wednesday, February 12 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fwm-zhev-wrc

Kids’ Heart Challenge:  Sign Up Today!  Our school has kicked off the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! You've been at the heart of our KHC program in the past and we are hoping we can count on you again. Join today to make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Register online and complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR.

1. Register today and download the AHA Schools app
2. Start Finn’s Mission to complete your challenges and change lives!

Second Grade CogAt/Iowa Testing: 

CogAt/Iowa Testing for 2nd Grade:  This year second-grade students in our district will take the Cognitive Abilities test (CogAT).  Second-grade parents should have received a letter from Mrs. Bunn, our AIG teacher.  Historically, this assessment was administered to all third graders, but this process has now changed, and the test will be administered to all second-grade students.  Depending on their performance on the CogAt, students may take the Iowa test next. The testing windows for CogAt are: Track 1:  2/10-2/21, Tracks 2-4:  3/10-3/21

First Tee:  It is now time to register for First Tee afterschool golf program. The spring session dates are 2/19-4/30, with no classes on 4/2, 4/9, 4/16.  See bit.ly/firsttee2024 to register.

Wake County Health and Human Services:  Wake County Health and Human Services offers a variety of programs that can provide assistance to families. Programs and assistance include benefits such as employment assistance, energy assistance, childcare subsidy, food assistance, Medicaid, seasonal programs, transportation, Work First/CCS and other programs. Families can apply for multiple programs with one application: NC ePASS. This application is available in many languages and interpreters are available to assist families in completing the application if needed. More information about available programs and eligibility can be found here: https://epass.nc.gov/login.