Hello PUE Families,

We made it to the last Friday of the 24-25 school year! With only 4 days left, this will be our last newsletter of the school year.

 

Next Thursday, 6/26 is our 5th grade Promotion Ceremony for Tracks 2, 3, and 4. Track 4's ceremony begins at 9:30 and Tracks 2 and 3 will be at 10:45am. We look forward to celebrating with our families the success of their rising 6th graders!

 

For those returning in the new school year, the first day for Tracks 1,2,&3 will be on July 7th, and Track 4 begins July 28th. Teacher assignments will be finalized in the coming week. Your child's new teacher will be reaching out via phone or email to introduce themselves on July 3rd for track 1,2,&3 and July 26th for track 4 students. Open Houses will be held on 7/24 for Tracks 1,2,&3 and 8/12 for Track 4, both 5pm-6:30pm.

 

Finally, thank you to all of our families for your constant kindness, understanding, and support. I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child. We are proud to be a part of your family and thankful that you entrust us with your child every day. We hope everyone has a restful July 4th holiday, and we will see you in the new year!

 

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

• 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,

Great job to our 3rd-5th graders who completed their first EOG this week! We know they worked hard on them. A reminder that EOGs will continue on Monday, 6/16 for 3rd-5th grade, and on Tuesday, 6/17 for 5th grade only.

 

Don't forget that next Thursday, 6/19 is a teacher workday for staff, so there is no school for students.

 

As we approach the end of the year, don't forget about next years school supplies if you are returning to PUE. Get ahead for next year and order your school supplies now! Get all of your teacher's specific supply items, name brands, delivered straight to your student's classroom. Order here. Deadline is June 15th.

 

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

• School Kit order 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,

Track 1 celebrated their last day this week of the 24-25 school year. We hope you have a great track-out track 1 and we'll see you in the new year on July 7th. Track 2, we look forward to having you track-in on Monday, 6/2 for the final 3 weeks of school!

 

We had our annual Rubik's Cube Championship this past week, where 4th and 5th graders compete to see who can solve their cube the fastest. Congratulations to our top 3 champions: 1st- Josh H., 2nd- Hampton C. and 3rd- Rowan U. Our first place winner Josh was able to solve his cube in 31.08 seconds. Great job to all of our competitors!

 

As we approach the end of the year, don't forget about next years school supplies if you are returning to PUE. Get ahead for next year and order your school supplies now! Get all of your teacher's specific supply items, name brands, delivered straight to your student's classroom. Order here.

 

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

• 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 had a very successful Panther Palooza last Saturday with lots of fun had by all! A HUGE thank you to all of our PTA and volunteers who made this event possible. A thank you to our families for coming out and making the event such a success!

 

Next Thursday, 5/29 is the last day of school for Track 1 for the 2024-2025 school year. We are so proud of all the progress our Track 1 students have made over the past year. We hope you all have a great track-out and we'll see you in the new year on July 7th! 5th Grade Parents, please see your child's teachers newsletters for information on the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony.

 

Don't forget that Monday, 5/26 is Memorial Day, so there is no school for staff or students. We hope everyone enjoys the 3-day weekend!

 

Finally, just a reminder that next Friday 5/30 is an odd day. It is a school day for Tracks 3 and 4 only. Both tracks 1 and 2 are tracked out on that day. We will see Track 2 again on Monday, 6/2.

 

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

 

• Yearbook Order information
• 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 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