Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday and happy track-out day for Track 1! We hope you have a great track out and we will see you next year. We look forward to having track 2 return to us on Monday, 12/9.

 

We have a few items left for our annual Giving Tree. If you are willing to buy gifts for a family in need, please drop by our front office to pickup the requested items.

 

We had two great celebrations this past week that I wanted to highlight. Our track 3rd graders from tracks 1 and 3 hosted our annual Veteran's Day Concert to celebrate the veterans connected to our community. They did an amazing job and we were thrilled to host some our local veterans. We also hosted our school spelling bee which was quite the competition. It went for over two hours and 41 rounds. In the end our winner was Harrison F. from 4th grade track 3 who will go forward to represent PUE in the county spelling bee in February. Good luck Harrison!

 

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

 

• Food Drive Info
• Spring Tennis Time Opportunity
• 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy Friday! A reminder that there is no school starting Wednesday, 11/27 through Friday, 11/29. We hope everyone gets to spend extra time with family and share the many things they are thankful for this year. There will not be a weekly newsletter from me next week due to the holidays. Safe travels!

 

As we approach the holidays, our community seeks ways to help support those in need. Please consider donating to our Giving Tree program. If you would like to sign up to give gift(s), please stop by the main office to pick up information on what to buy for a specific family. We need all gifts wrapped, labeled, and turned in by December 4th. Please attach the gift tag that you receive at the main office on the outside of the appropriate gift.

 

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

 

• Food Drive Info
• PUE Holiday Giving Tree 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

We hope everyone had an enjoyable 3-day weekend and were able to celebrate Veteran's Day. Ms. Peggy is still taking Our Heros sheets on veterans that are connected to our community. The form can be found here, and we look forward to showcasing these in our front lobby. Our 3rd graders will have a Veteran's Day concert in December to honor our armed services.

 

If you haven't heard, our staff has selected our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Instructional Assistant of the Year. Congratulations to our music teacher Ms. Peggy Depasquale. She has led our music department and chorus for many years, and is a shining example of what great teaching looks like everyday! We also want to congratulate Ms. Annie Andruchowitz, who is an IA in CCK class. She has only been with us a few years, but has quickly distinguished herself as a supportive, positive influence who loves to work with kids. Make sure to celebrate these two great educators when you see them next!

 

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

 

• Food Drive Info
• PUE Holiday Giving Tree 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy track-out day to our Track 2 friends! We hope you have a great track-out and Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to track 3 returning on Tuesday, 11/12.

 

A reminder that we there is no school for staff or students on Monday, 11/11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

 

Lastly, as we approach the holiday season, our school has begun a food drive contest between grade levels. This is a part of our school's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDG), we are focusing on the following goals over the next few months, Goal 2: Zero Hunger and Goal 3: Health and Wellbeing. Each grade level is tasked with bringing in a specific type of food:

 

• Kindergarten: Tuna or Chicken Pouches

• First: Rice or Stuffing or Corn Muffin Mix

• Second: Canned Baked Beans, Potatoes, or Yams

• Third: Peanut Butter or Single Serve Mac and Cheese

• Fourth: Chicken Broth or Gravy

• Fifth: Canned Soup, Vegetables, or Pumpkin

 

Food should be unopened and well ahead of the expiration date. We appreciate your support!

 

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

 

• Food Drive Info
• PUE Holiday Giving Tree 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for an amazing Boosterthon Fundraiser! With your support, our PTA broke our stretch goal of $50,000 this morning! Your donations will go directly toward teacher supplements, student online subscriptions, curriculum support, wellness efforts, the arts and global program, enriching the educational experience for all students at Pleasant Union Elementary. These funds make a huge impact on our school.  Also, the kids really enjoyed sliming me and Mr. Stern.  We will get slimed one more time for track 3 when they track back in.  

 

We also wanted to thank our school community for showing up and showing out for Carpool Cassanova. It was a great event for our students and everyone had a blast during morning carpool.

 

A reminder that there is no school next Tuesday, 11/5 for students. It will be a teacher workday since there will be voting taking place on our campus.

 

Lastly, as we approach the holiday season, our school has begun a food drive contest between grade levels. This is a part of our school's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDG), we are focusing on the following goals over the next few months, Goal 2: Zero Hunger and Goal 3: Health and Wellbeing. Each grade level is tasked with bringing in a specific type of food:

 

• Kindergarten: Tuna or Chicken Pouches

• First: Rice or Stuffing or Corn Muffin Mix

• Second: Canned Baked Beans, Potatoes, or Yams

• Third: Peanut Butter or Single Serve Mac and Cheese

• Fourth: Chicken Broth or Gravy

• Fifth: Canned Soup, Vegetables, or Pumpkin

 

Food should be unopened and well ahead of the expiration date. We appreciate your support!

 

 

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

 

• Food Drive Info
• PUE Holiday Giving Tree 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

We hope everyone has had a great week! We continue to be blown away by how giving our families are during our Boosterthon Fundraiser. The fundraiser wraps up on Thursday, 10/31 with our Tr. 4 Fun Run at 9:45am. Come out and cheer your kiddo on as we celebrate our fundraising success!

 

Next Thursday, 10/31 is a busy day for us at PUE. In addition to the Fun Run, we will have Carpool Casanova from MIX 101.5 FM on campus during morning carpool 8:45-9:15. He does reward a School Spirit Award for the most spirited school he visits, so we encourage our students to wear pink on Thursday. Families are welcome to park and walk their students to the door and show some school spirit. Even if you don't get out of your car, I recommend that you allot more time for carpool as we expect it to be more crowded and take longer than normal.

 

A reminder that students may not wear costumes on Halloween, 10/31 during the school day. We appreciate your support in this.

 

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

 

• Boosterthon Info
• PUE Holiday Giving Tree 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Happy track-out day for track 3 today! We hope you have an amazing track-out and we'll see you in a few weeks. We look forward to having Track 4 return on Monday, 10/21.

 

We have had an amazing Friday at PUE with our Tr. 1, 2, and 3 Fun Run and wrap up of their portion of Boosterthon! We have raised over $30,000 dollars already and are well on our way to making our goal. We look forward to starting Boosterthon next week with Track 4, and their fun run on 10/31. If we raise $40,000, the school gets to slime me! We also now have a BONUS GOAL- if we reach $50,000 we will get to slime Mr. Stern!

 

There is a new session of Kidz Art being offered. Please checkout www.northraleigh.kidzart.com for more information.

 

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

 

• Boosterthon Info
• Art by Me Info
• Volunteer 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

I hope everyone has enjoyed the start of the autumn weather (finally)!

 

Planning to go to the NC State Fair this year? Through the NC State Fair Tools for Schools Program, PUE can receive a portion of your NC State Fair admission ticket. For every ticket purchased using this link, and PUE code 531, the Fair will donate money to PUE!

 

Our PTA's big fundraiser of the year is in full swing. We kickoffed the Fun Run fundraiser for tracks 1-2-3 yesterday! Our goal is to raise $40,000 to enhance our school’s resources.

This year we are raising funds for teacher supplements, student online subscriptions, curriculum support, wellness efforts, the arts and global program. And, if we hit our $40,000 goal, the school will get to cover me in slime!

 

AND it is time for a WEEKEND CHALLENGE! Get a $60 flat donation or $2 per lap donation before Monday and you’ll score a GOLDEN EDITION Dude Perfect keychain!

We encourage all families to…

1️⃣ Sign up TODAY at MyBooster.com.

2️⃣ Share about our fundraiser with friends and family.

 

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

 

• Boosterthon Info
• New Kidz Art Class Info
• Volunteer 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,

Thank you to all of our families that have made donations going to support Western North Carolina. The devastation is unbelievable for many and every little bit makes a huge difference in those communities. We will continue to collect supplies next week. Items needed include water, ready to eat meals (MREs), non-perishable items, and baby supplies.

 

Boosterthon is in full swing! You can now sign up for our Pleasant Union Elementary Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $40,000 for teacher supplements, student online subscriptions, curriculum support, wellness efforts, the arts and global program. Signing up is easy and free! Anyone who registers before Kickoff will be entered into a drawing for 3 students to get a free year book and school supplies. (3 winners total, 2 from track 1,2,3 and 1 winner from track 4)

 

⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️

 

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

 

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

 

• Boosterthon Info
• New Kidz Art Class Info
• Volunteer 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. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

-Mr. Tunstall

Hello PUE Families,
Apologies for the delay from the storm.

 

Happy track-out to Track 4! This marks the official end to the first 9 weeks of the school year. We were glad to have Track 1 back on campus today.

 

 

The day is here! You can now sign up for our Pleasant Union Elementary Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $40,000 for teacher supplements, student online subscriptions, curriculum support, wellness efforts, the arts and global program. Signing up is easy and free! Anyone who registers before Kickoff will be entered into a drawing for 3 students to get a free year book and school supplies. (3 winners total, 2 from track 1,2,3 and 1 winner from track 4)

⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️

 

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

 

• Boosterthon Registration
• Volunteer 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. I hope everyone has a great week!

 

-Mr. Tunstall