Weekly Message 4/19/24

Posted by Michele Tempke on 4/19/2024 9:00:00 AM

Attendance Popsicle Treat

We encourage all students to attend school daily for the remainder of the school year to experience all the fun activities and get the most academic learning to be ready for the next grade level. The grade level with the highest attendance, excluding excused absence and excused tardies, for each week beginning April 15th through May 17th will earn a popsicle treat. The classroom with the highest attendance will earn a special surprise. To qualify, students must be present all day and arrive before 8:30 am. We cannot wait to see our daily attendance improve!

 

BIG EVENT THIS WEEKEND: PALOOZA

The PME Foundation is hosting its annual community event on April 21st from 2–4:30 pm at House Creek Brewing. It is a family-friendly social event. You may purchase tickets and raffle tickets for this event. Palooza Link

 

Opportunity to Serve: PTA Board Members Needed for 2024-2025

The PTA needs volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year, specifically a secretary and committee members. These roles are crucial for the PTA's success. Please get in touch with Mary Hunter Martin at mmartin@wcpss.net for more information. 

 

Spring Pictures

It is time for Spring Pictures! Strawbridge Studios will be at PME on Wednesday, April 24th, to take student pictures. This is an annual fundraiser, and a percentage of the purchase is given to PME. Please consider purchasing the pictures to hold onto your child's memory and to support PME.

 

Panorama Family Survey through May 17th- PLEASE HELP

Please take 8 minutes to complete the WCPSS Panorama Family survey. The information you share is essential for the PME School Improvement Plan. We use the feedback to serve our students and families better. You may access the survey at https://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family/surveys?language=en.

As of today, we have only 56 family responses. We need to exceed last year's response of 121.

 

Parent Input Letters

We are providing you with an opportunity to submit feedback regarding your child's classroom placement for the 2024-2025 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 you seek. 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 30th. 

 

Homecoming May 9th!

PME families are invited to attend our Homecoming Celebration on Thurs., May 9th, from 5 to 7 pm. We will have food trucks and activities. Alumni Registration is open. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

 

WCPSS Letterland Days

WCPSS, the City of Raleigh, Letterland International, and Wake Up and Read are proud to present Letterland Days 2024! Throughout the week of May 13-17, different Letterlanders can be found at various locations around Pullen Park. Join each day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a scavenger hunt to locate your favorite Letterlander cutouts. 

 

A Letterland Activity Night is scheduled for May 13 and May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m., and themed activities are located at stations around the park. Register for Letterland Activity Nights.

 

Last Opportunity Hayes Barton 5K Support PME

The annual Hayes Barton 5K was revived and will be held on Sat., April 27th, at 8:00 am. Please consider volunteering, running, or walking to support this event. Proceeds will benefit PME directly. You can register online at 5Points5Kregistrationlink.

 

Calendar of Events

April 21st -Partnership Palooza 

April 15-26th - PTA Clothing Drive

April 24th- Spring Picture Day

April 25th - PTA Meeting

April 27th - Hayes Barton 5K 

May 3rd - Field Day

May 4th - NC Cougar PME Night

May 6th-May 11th - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

May 9th - Alumni Event - Homecoming