PTA Thank You!

Our staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the PTA Hospitality Committee for the wonderful dinner that fueled us before Math Night. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!

Carpool Reminders

Please help keep our carpool safe and efficient by following these guidelines:

-Drop off students on the school’s street side only. If you must drop off on the opposite side, please walk your child safely across the street to the entrance.

-No left turns onto Glenwood Avenue during carpool hours. RPD may issue tickets when monitoring traffic, and left turns significantly delay the carpool lane.

-Please arrive between 8:00–8:25 a.m. so students are ready to begin learning at 8:30 a.m.

-Students arriving after 8:25 a.m. must be signed in at the front office.

Service Project: Supply Drive

The Service Committee is hosting a supply drive for the Wake County Women’s Shelter from Feb. 1–12. Families can review the list of needed items at wcwc.org/donate-supplies. Donation boxes will be located outside the library. Thank you for helping us give back to our community!

Student Birthday Reminder

Parents may send in a treat for the entire class to recognize a child’s birthday.

-Treats must be store-bought only per Wake County policy (pizza lunches are not encouraged).

-Please communicate plans with the classroom teacher in advance.

-Teachers will facilitate birthday treats during designated snack time.

-School staff are not responsible for reading food labels.

-Party favors or goodie bags may be distributed.

-Teachers may not distribute invitations to private parties unless all classmates are invited.

Fifth-Grade End-of-Year Celebration Planning Meeting

Parents interested in helping plan the fifth-grade end-of-year celebration are invited to attend a meeting on Tues., Jan. 27 at 8:30 a.m.  Weather permitting, the meeting will be held in the basement. Fourth and fifth-grade parents are especially encouraged to attend.

Read to Achieve Parent Meeting (Second & Third Grade Families)

A virtual and in-person Read to Achieve Parent Meeting is scheduled for families of second- and third-grade students who receive an invitation to attend Read to Achieve Reading Camp (June 2026).

Invitation letters and emails were sent home on Jan. 16

During the session, we will review:

-Criteria for camp invitations

-Instructional focus of the camp

-important dates

-Ways families can support reading at home

Virtual Session:
Jan. 28 | 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/fvb-wwze-zxx

In-Person Session:
Jan. 29 | 8:30–9:30 a.m.
Basement at Partnership Magnet Elementary

PME Foundation Event: Spirit Night at The Raleigh Wine Shop

The Raleigh Wine Shop will host a PME Spirit Night on Jan. 27, donating a portion of proceeds to the PME Foundation.

Ways to participate:

-Shop in-store and socialize with PME families from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

-Shop online and use code Spiritnight2026 at checkout

-Join Painting with Ms. Palmer — $50 per person, limited seating (registration required)

*The Sip and Paint Event will be rescheduled if Wake Schools are canceled or delayed. We are currently working to reschedule the event if the weather does not cooperate.

Parents Night Out

Drop off your children at PME for a fun Valentine’s-themed evening on
Fri., Feb. 13 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Activities include crafts, a movie, pizza, and popcorn.
Cost: $45 for the first child, $35 for each additional child
Sign-up information coming soon!

Calendar of Events

Jan. 27 – Mom’s Spirit Night @ Raleigh Wine Shop (5–8 p.m.)

Jan. 28 – RTA Virtual Info Session (3:30 p.m.)

Jan. 29 – RTA In-Person Info Session (8:30 a.m.)

Jan. 30 – All Pro Dad Meeting (7:15 a.m.)

MLK Holiday

No School on Monday, Jan. 19th

Read to Achieve Parent Meeting (Second & Third Grade Parents)

A virtual and in-person Read to Achieve Parent Meeting has been scheduled for all parents of 2nd and 3rd-grade students receiving an invitation to attend the Read to Achieve Reading Camp scheduled for June 2026. An invitation letter and an email to parents about the camp will be sent out to invited students today (Jan 16th). Please check your child's backpack. During this session, we will discuss the criteria for reading camp invitations, content taught during reading camp, essential dates for camp, and ways to support your readers at home.  

January 28:  Virtual Session from 3:30-4:30.

Please use this link to join: https://meet.google.com/fvb-wwze-zxx.

January 29: In-Person Session from 8:30-9:30 in the basement at Partnership Magnet Elementary.

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Magnet Application Deadline

If you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The deadline for magnet school applications is Jan. 22nd.

Rising Kindergarten students must be registered at their base school. If you wish to send your rising Kindergartener to a Magnet Elementary School, the magnet application must be completed by Jan. 22nd.

PME Foundation Events: PME "Spirit" Night at The Raleigh Wine Shop

The Raleigh Wine Shop will host a PME Spirit Night on Jan. 27th and donate a portion of the purchases made in-store or online to the PME Foundation.

You can support PME by: 1) Shopping in store and socializing from 5-8 pm on the 27th with PME parents and friends; 2) Shopping online - enter code Spiritnight2026 at checkout; or 3) Painting with Ms. Palmer - $50 per person, limited seats, and  sign up is required. PaintingwithPalmerSignUpLink      RaleighWineShopLink

Math Night

There's "SNOW" thing like Math! Join us for a fun family Math Night at PME! We will have a snowy-themed night of math games and activities throughout the building. We want all students to know that math can be SNOW much fun! ⛄Mark the date: Jan. 21st, 2026, from 5-6 pm.

Parents Night Out

Drop off your children at PME for a night of Valentine's fun on Fri. Feb.13th from 5-8 pm. Activities will be provided for your child, such as making a craft, watching a movie, enjoying pizza, and eating popcorn. The cost is $45 for the first child and $35 for each additional child. Be on the lookout for sign-ups.

Calendar of Events

Jan. 19th - No School MLK Holiday

Jan. 21st - Math Night 5-6 pm

Jan. 22nd - WCPSS Magnet Application Deadline

Jan. 23rd - Senior Partner Coffee Chat 8:30 am

Jan. 27th - Mom’s Spirit Night @ Raleigh Wine Shop (5-8 pm)

Jan. 28th - RTA Info Session:  Virtual Mtg (3:30) or Jan. 29th In-Person (8:30 am)

Jan. 30th - All Pro-Dad mtg. 7:15 am

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Transportation Changes

Please make any transportation changes for your child's dismissal by noon each day by sending a Talking Points message to your child’s teacher, and be sure to receive a response from the classroom teacher. Please call the front office after 12 pm to make any changes.

Magnet Application Deadline

If you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The deadline for magnet school applications is Jan. 22nd

Rising Kindergarten students must be registered at their base school. If you wish to send your rising Kindergartener to a Magnet Elementary School, the magnet application must be completed by Jan. 22nd.

PME Foundation Events: PME "Spirit" Night at The Raleigh Wine Shop

The Raleigh Wine Shop will host a PME Spirit Night on Jan. 27th and donate a portion of the purchases made in-store or online to the PME Foundation.

You can support PME by: 1) Shopping in store and socializing from 5-8 pm on the 27th with PME parents and friends; 2) Shopping online - enter code Spiritnight2026 at checkout; or 3) Painting with Ms. Palmer - $50 per person, limited seats, and  sign up is required. PaintingwithPalmerSignUpLink      RaleighWineShopLink

Math Night

There's "SNOW" thing like Math! Join us for a fun family Math Night at PME! We will have a snowy-themed night of math games and activities throughout the building. We want all students to know that math can be SNOW much fun! ⛄Mark the date: January 21, 2026, from 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

Parents Night Out

Drop off your children at PME for a night of Valentine's fun on Fri. Feb.13th from 5-8 pm. Activities will be provided for your child, such as making a craft, watching a movie, enjoying pizza, and eating popcorn. The cost is $45 for the first child and $35 for each additional child. Be on the lookout for sign-ups.

Calendar of Events

Jan. 9th - Q2 Report Cards

Jan. 13th - PTA Board Mtg. 5:30 pm (In-Person)

Jan. 21st - Math Night 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Jan. 22nd - WCPSS Magnet Application Deadline

Jan. 23rd - Senior Partner Coffee Chat 8:30 am

Jan. 27th - Mom’s Spirit Night @ Raleigh Wine Shop (5-8 pm)

Jan. 30th - All Pro-Dad mtg. 7:15 am

Lost & Found

The lost & found is filled with sweatshirts, water bottles,  jackets, and even books! If your child is missing an item, please encourage them to check the Lost & Found by the elevator near the front desk before the holiday break.  Unclaimed items will be donated.

PME Sweatshirt Orders

If you ordered a PME sweatshirt, it will arrive in your child’s backpack mid-next week.

Spirit Week

To wrap up the 2025 school year before Winter Break, we will have a student spirit week. 

Student Spirit Week Dec. 15th-19th

Dec. 15th Monday - Wear Holiday Socks

Dec. 16th Tuesday - Tacky Sweater

Dec. 17th, Wednesday - Holiday Headwear

Dec. 18th Thursday - Dress to Impress

Dec. 19th Friday - PJ Day

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Calendar of Events

Dec. 16th - PTA Board Mtg (Virtual)

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 5th  Winter Break 

Student School Assignments for 2026-2027 School Year

Families with an active parent portal account will access their student assignment notifications for the next school year via Infinite Campus. Those who do have an active account, a paper copy will be sent home today in your child’s folder. This is also a reminder that if you do not have an active account, please activate it as soon as possible, as you may be missing important WCPSS communication. 

If you wish to make changes to your child’s school placement for the next school year, please note that the magnet application closes January 22, 2026, and the transfer application period is March 2-March 13, 2026. If you are satisfied with your 2026-2027 school assignment, no action is required on your part.

Illness

As a reminder, if your child has a fever of 100.4, they should remain at home until fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication. If your child experiences nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea, your child should remain at home until free of symptoms for 12 hours. Thank you!

Absences

When your child is absent, a parent/guardian must send in a written note or email explaining the student's absence. Verbal notification or phone calls are not accepted. Notes must be sent to school within 2 days after the student returns to school, and a parent must sign these notes. The absence will be marked unexcused until a note is received. According to Wake County School Board Policy 4400, an absence is excused if:

A. An illness or injury that makes the student physically unable to attend school.

B. Isolation ordered by the State Board of Health 

C. Death in the family.

D. Medical, dental, or other appointment with a health care provider 

E. Court when a student is under subpoena.

F. Religious observance 

G. Participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel with prior

approval, as documented on the “Request for Excused Absence for

Educational Reasons.” (Form 1710)

Calendar of Events

Dec. 16th - PTA Board Mtg (Virtual)

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 5th  Winter Break 

Thanksgiving Holiday

School will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Wed. Nov. 26th - Fri. Nov. 28th. School will resume on Mon. Dec. 1st. 

Enjoy the break! Happy Thanksgiving!

Calendar of Events

Nov. 26th-Nov. 28th No School Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 4th - Noodles Spirit Night

Dec. 16th - PTA Board Mtg (Virtual)

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 5th  Winter Break - 

PTA POT LUCK POWER!

Thank you for providing many delicious food choices for the potluck lunch this week. We enjoyed taste testing and having lunch provided for us. We are grateful for your kindness! 

Thanksgiving Holiday

School will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Wed. Nov. 26th - Fri. Nov. 28th. School will resume on Mon. Dec. 1st. 

Lost & Found

The lost & found is filled with sweatshirts, water bottles, and jackets. If your child is missing an item, please encourage them to check the Lost & Found by the elevator near the front desk before the holiday break. We will donate unclaimed items.

Holiday Giving Tree

As the holidays approach, we would like to help our PMES families in need through the "Giving Tree." Please send unwrapped gifts to Ms. Linehan in the library by Tues, Dec. 2nd. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Helton, ahelton@wcpss.net. Sign Up: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAC23ABF49-58570916-pmegiving

Calendar of Events

Nov. 26th-Nov. 28th No School Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec. 4th - Noodles Spirit Night

Dec. 16th - PTA Board Mtg (Virtual)

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 5th  Winter Break - 

Holiday Giving Tree

As the holidays approach, we would like to help our PMES families in need through the "Giving Tree." Please send unwrapped gifts to Ms. Linehan in the library by Tues, Dec. 2nd. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Helton, ahelton@wcpss.net, or Ms. Linehan (mlinehan@wcpss.net)  Sign Up: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAC23ABF49-58570916-pmegiving

Volunteers Needed

The PME Staff "Favorite Things" Potluck Luncheon is scheduled for Thurs, Nov. 20th, 2025. Families are invited to share their favorite holiday dish with our amazing PME staff. Items can be homemade or store-bought. Please sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448A8AC2FA3FC1-60100393-fall

ART Fundraiser: SQUARE 1 DEADLINE: NOV. 17TH

Your child's artwork can be turned into holiday gifts or keepsakes through the Square 1 Art program. To place an order, use this link: SQUARE 1. To find your child's art, use this link: Art Search. For questions, contact Ms. Palmer at bpalmer2@wcpss.net.

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Calendar of Events

Nov. 18th - PTA Board Mtg 5:30 pm (In-Person)

Nov. 21st - All Pro-Dad's Mtg 7:15 am

Nov. 26th-28th - No School Thanksgiving Holiday

Veteran’s Day Holiday No School: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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Thank you PTA!

The staff enjoyed and appreciated the dinner you provided before Literacy Night. It was delicious!

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KENDRA SCOTT GIVES BACK EVENT

Tuesday, Nov 11th, 4pm - 7pm Kendra Scott- Raleigh North Hills

Join us at Kendra Scott to help raise money for PME—20% of all sales, both in-store and online, with code "GIVEBACK-KJSXZ" (Nov. 11th to 12th), will be donated to our school. Enjoy sips and sweets while shopping for your new favorites! We hope to see you there!

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ART Fundraiser: SQUARE 1 DEADLINE: NOV. 17th

Your child’s artwork can be turned into holiday gifts or keepsakes through the Square 1 Art program. To place an order, use this link: SQUARE 1. To find your child’s art, use this link: Art Search. For questions, contact Ms. Palmer at bpalmer2@wcpss.net.

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Calendar of Events

Nov. 3rd - Nov. 7th - School Psychologist Appreciation Week

Nov. 11th - No School: Veteran’s Day Holiday

Nov. 18th - PTA Board Mtg 5:30 pm In-Person

Nov. 21st - All Pro-Dad’s Mtg 7:15 am

Nov. 26th-28th - No School Thanksgiving Holiday