Spring Track Out

Enjoy the spring weather—Track Out is here!

Students will return to school on Mon, March 23rd for the 4th Quarter of the Modified Calendar (WCPSS).

PTA Volunteers Needed

The PTA Nominating Committee is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the board for the 2026–2027 school year.

Open Positions

Vice President
Assist the President and help lead meetings or communications when needed. This role often transitions into the President position the following year.

Secretary
Record minutes during monthly board and general meetings, keep documents organized, and support the PTA board.

Why Join the PTA?

Give back: Make a real difference for our students and staff.

Build skills: Great opportunity to develop communication, organization, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Manageable commitment: Most roles require only 2–4 hours per month.

Interested?

Even if you’re just considering it, please email the PTA at partnershippioneerspta@gmail.com.
We’d love to answer your questions and talk about the commitment. Your help truly makes a difference!

Boosterthon Fun Run | Save the Dates!

It’s time to register your student for our Fun Run fundraiser!

Our goal is to raise $23,000 for new classroom furniture and Responsive Classroom training. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student.

⭐ Register at MyBooster.com ⭐

Early Registration Bonus:
Register before the kickoff on March 26 to be entered into a drawing to win lunch with the Senior Partners!

Two winners will be selected, one from K–2 and one from Grades 3–5.

Thank you for being part of the Partnership Elementary community and helping support our students. We are grateful for your continued support!

Follow our social media pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks.

Key Dates

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff (at school): March 26

👟 Fun Run Event Day: April 8

🛒 Reward Store Orders Due: April 15

Need help signing up? View the video instructions.

Staff Announcement

We share this news with mixed emotions: Ms. Palmer, our wonderful and much-loved Art Teacher, will be retiring at the end of this school year.

We have been incredibly fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented artist and educator providing a strong art foundation for our students. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her the very best in her retirement.

Calendar of Events

March 7–22: Spring Break

March 24: PTA Board Meeting (In-person, 5:30 PM)

March 27: All Pro-Dads Meeting (7:15 AM)

April 2: Field Day

April 7: Strawbridge Class Pictures

April 8: Boosterthon Fun Run

April 21: PTA General Meeting (Chorus & Drama Club Performances)

April 22: Mellow Mushroom Spirit Night

May 13: Two Roosters Spirit Night

May 19: Annual Talent Show – Fletcher Park

May 21: 5th Grade Celebration

May 22: Last Day of School (2025–2026)

Boosterthon Fun Run | Save the Dates!

The PTA is excited to introduce this year's spring fundraiser, the Partnership Elementary Fun Run. We aim to raise $23,000 for classroom furniture and Responsive Classroom training, to benefit ALL students at Partnership Elementary.

We're excited about this fundraising experience because it offers three essentials to our school community:

     1️⃣ User-friendly fundraising platform

     2️⃣ Character enrichment program

     3️⃣ Fitness-focused event that includes ALL of our students

You will work together as a family, asking friends and family to donate on your student's donation page at MyBooster.com. The best part is that you can still support our school just by SHARING about the fundraiser!

Students will also experience a fantastic character enrichment program called Star Quest 5, which explores how reading takes students on great adventures.

Key Dates to Remember:

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 03/05/2026

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/26/2026

👟 Event Day – 04/08/2025

More details to come! 

Rescheduled: Strawbridge Class Pictures

Class pictures will be taken on April 7th.  We apologize for the inconvenience of the date change.

Transportation Change Reminder

Please make any transportation changes BEFORE 2:45 pm. After that time, we cannot guarantee that your child will receive the message. The last 15 minutes of the day are very busy. If you are changing your child's method of transportation, it is best to notify their teacher in advance. Students will be sent home the way they normally go home if we do not have your consent. Thank you for your cooperation.

Arrival Time

We have experienced an increase in the number of tardy students. Please allot enough time to arrive at school by 8:20 am. Students who consistently arrive late are missing an opportunity to complete their morning work, get organized for the day, and lose the ability to work with their teacher.

Tips: Plan student outfits the night before and lay them out, have student backpacks prepared the night before, prepare lunch the night before, have fruit and a healthy grab-and-go breakfast available in the car, use a timer as a visual reminder, and have a morning checklist prepared for your child to check off when completed

​Service Project: Wake Up & Read Book Drive Feb. 23rd - March 6th

Beginning Feb. 23rd, we will be collecting books for WakeUp and Read, a nonprofit in our community that supports student literacy skills. Books collected are given to families in our community. The book drive will be held during Read Across America week and in conjunction with our Palm Berries Spirit Night on March 5th. Feel free to drop off gently used books at PME or take your books to Palm Berries on March 5th. We are excited to participate in a joint service project with a community partner.

Calendar of Events

Feb. 26th- New Pioneer Welcome Night 5:30 pm

Feb. 27th - All Pro-Dad’s Mtg 7:15 am

Feb. 23rd-March 6th - Wake Up and Read Book Drive

March 6th - Spirit Night Palmberries, End of Q3

March 7th-22nd- SPRING BREAK

April 7th - Strawbridge Class Pictures

April 8th -Boosterthon Fun Run

Student Make-Up day February 16, 2026

School will be in session on Monday, Feb. 16th, as a make-up day for the Modified Calendar.​

Strawbridge Class Pictures

Class pictures will be taken on Wed. Feb. 18th.

​Service Project: Wake Up & Read Book Drive Feb. 23rd - March 6th

Beginning Feb. 23rd, we will be collecting books for WakeUp and Read, a nonprofit in our community that supports student literacy skills.  Books collected are given to families in our community. The book drive will be held during Read Across America week and in conjunction with our Palm Berries Spirit Night on March 5th.  Feel free to drop off gently used books at PME or take your books to Palm Berries on March 5th.  We are excited to participate in a joint service project with a community partner.

Girls in Gear

Girls in Gear is a nonprofit program that offers programs for every rider, from first-timers on balance bikes to confident two-wheelers ready for a challenge. Sessions offer skill-building on the bike, along with lessons in confidence, connection, and self-discovery. The organization provides bikes, helmets, and scholarships to ensure every girl can participate. Please email benton@girlsingear.org for more information.​

Calendar of Events

Feb. 16th - Student Make-Up Day - School in Session

Feb. 17th - PTA Board Mtg 5:30 pm

Feb. 18th - Class Pictures Taken (Strawbridge)

Feb. 26th- New Pioneer Welcome Night 5:30 pm

Feb. 27th - All Pro-Dad’s Mtg 7:15 am

Feb. 23rd-March 6th - Wake Up and Read Book Drive

March 6th - Spirit Night Palmberries, End of Q3

March 7th-22nd- SPRING BREAK

April 8th -Boosterthon Fun Run

National School Counselor Week Feb. 2-6th

Please consider thanking Ms. Helton for her work with students at PME. She is instrumental in providing strategies for students to improve their social-emotional skills. 

Service Project: Supply Drive

The Service Committee is hosting a supply drive for the Wake County Women’s Shelter from Feb 1–12. You 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!

Read to Achieve Parent Meeting (Second & Third Grade Families) Rescheduled In-Person Meeting

The in-person Read to Achieve Parent Meeting originally scheduled for Jan. 29th has been rescheduled to Feb. 12th from 8:30-9:30 in the basement at PME. All parents of 2nd and 3rd grade students receiving an invitation to attend the Read to Achieve Reading Camp are invited to attend. This session will be a repeat of information shared during our virtual session on January 28th. During this session, we will discuss the criteria for reading camp invitations, what will be taught during reading camp, essential dates for camp, and ways to support your readers at home.  

February 12th: In-Person Session from 8:30-9:30 in the basement at Partnership Magnet Elementary.

RESCHEDULED Foundation Event: Spirit Night at The Raleigh Wine Shop

The Raleigh Wine Shop will host a PME Spirit Night on Feb. 3rd , 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 - SEATS available)

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

Feb. 3rd – Mom’s Spirit Night @ Raleigh Wine Shop (5–8 p.m.)

Feb. 12th - RTA Camp Mtg (In-Person) 8:30 am

Feb. 13th - Parent’s Night Out

Feb. 17th - PTA Board Mtg 5:30 pm

Feb. 26th- New Pioneer Welcome Night 5:30 pm

Feb. 27th - All Pro-Dad’s Mtg 7:15 am 

PME Families,

As you are aware, WCPSS has implemented the use of Remote Learning Days during inclement weather.  During a remote learning day, there is no live instruction, but there are learning opportunities for students to participate in to be counted as present for attendance.

Students were provided a packet of hard copies (K-2) or virtual activities (3-5) and asked to complete a number of activities per day as designated by their teacher to be counted as present.

Students (3-5) with Wi-Fi and/ or computer access may complete Dreambox lessons in addition to work provided by their teacher.

If you have questions during a remote learning day, your child’s teacher will respond using email or Talking Points during normal school hours.  

In order for students to be counted as “present” for attendance purposes, work students complete from the activities provided must be turned in within 5 days of returning to in-person instruction. Only the work for those days of the plan is to be completed. For example, on the 1st day of the virtual learning plan, students only complete day 1 activities. For our K-2 families, please make sure to return these packets by the 5th day back to instruction for attendance to be correctly marked.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

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