Thanksgiving Holiday Break

School will be closed from Nov. 27th to Nov. 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday break. Students will return to school on Monday, Dec. 2nd. 

 

Giving Tree Link

As the holiday approaches, we want to help our PME families in need through the "Giving Tree." Please consider assisting a family. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FAAAC23ABF49-53146570-pmegiving#/

 

Interims

Interims will be sent home today. Please review your child’s second-quarter progress. If you have any questions about your child’s progress, please contact your child’s teacher. We work best when we work together. 

 

Thanksgiving Holiday Break

The school will be closed from Nov. 27th to Nov. 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday break. Students will return to school on Monday, Dec. 2nd.

 

Giving Tree 2024

As the holiday season approaches, PME wants to help our families by providing gifts through the Giving Tree. Please consider purchasing items from the wish list to support our community. Send unwrapped gifts to Mrs.Linehan by Dec. 6th. 

 

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

 

PTA - Thank you!

The staff would like to thank everyone who contributed to the delicious potluck lunch. We are grateful! 

 

Now Available: New PME Sweatshirt Designs

Please open the link to view the new sweatshirt designs. Orders will be ready in just enough time to give a great holiday gift. Orders must be placed directly through Progressive Graphics and will be accepted through Dec. 5th. Items are expected to be delivered by Dec. 17th.ProgressiveGraphicsOrderLink 

 

Magnet Applications for Middle School & Kindergarten

For fifth-grade families, if you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The application period for Early College is Dec. 12th. The deadline for all other magnet school applications is Jan. 23rd. 

 

Rising Kindergarten students need to be registered at their base school. If you wish to send your rising Kindergarten child to a Magnet Elementary School, the magnet application must be completed by Jan. 23rd.

 

Calendar of Events

Nov. 27th - Nov. 29th - Thanksgiving Break School Closed

Dec. 20th - Jan. 6th - Winter Break

 

Now Available: New PME Sweatshirt Designs

Please open the link to view the new sweatshirt designs. Orders will be ready in just enough time to give a great holiday gift. Orders must be placed directly through Progressive Graphics and will be accepted through Dec. 5th. Items are expected to be delivered by Dec 17th.ProgressiveGraphicsOrderLink 

 

Magnet Applications for Middle School & Kindergarten

Fifth-grade families, if you have a rising 6th grader and are planning for them to attend their base school, you will need to do nothing. However, if you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The application period for Early College is Dec 12th. For all other magnet school applications, the deadline to apply is Jan 23rd. 

 

Rising Kindergarten students need to be registered at their base school. If you wish to send your rising Kindergarten child to a Magnet Elementary School, the magnet application must be completed by Jan. 23rd.

 

WNC FUNraiser

PME raised over $1700 to help WNC families at Hendersonville Elementary. On Tues., the top five teachers who received the most money ran in the inflatable race. They were Ms. Livermore, Mr. McEwen, Ms. Skalski, Ms. Moore, and Ms. Alzaben. As a school community, we had a great time watching them complete the obstacle course. Thank you for your contribution to making this service project a success. 

 

Camp Options - Please Help

We love our track-out… but know that finding camps for track-out can be challenging!  

 

PME would like to provide a resource for our families to promote camps their children have had positive experiences attending. Please use the Google form below to enter the camps you would like to recommend. The information will be compiled and distributed to all families as we get near track-out. Thank you for helping our community! Camp Recommendation Form Link 

 

Reindeer Romp

Support Girls on the Run and cheer on or participate in the Reindeer Romp 5 K on Dec 7th. Please see the details: Reindeer Romp Info

 

Calendar of Events

Nov 27th- Nov 29th Thanksgiving Holiday

No School Veteran’s Day! Monday, November 11, 2024 

 

Fall Planting Day - Thank you!

Thank you to our small but mighty Fall Planting Day team. We spread mulch, trimmed, bagged, and raked. 

 

Literacy Night - Thank you!

First, thank you to all the staff who made Literacy Night a success. We appreciate the PTA for taking care of us by providing a meal and to all of the parents and students who attended! It was a great community-building event.

 

Scholastic Book Fair - Thank you! 

Thank you to Mrs. Linehan for coordinating the Scholastic Book Fair and to the parent volunteers who helped ensure that set-up, shopping, and take-down went smoothly. We appreciate you!

 

Magnet Applications for Middle School & Kindergarten

Fifth-grade families, if you have a rising 6th grader and are planning for them to attend their base school, you will need to do nothing. However, if you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The application period for Early College is December 12th. For all other magnet school applications, the deadline to apply is January 23rd. 

 

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

 

FUNRraiser for WNC THANK YOU!

PME  adopted Hendersonville Elementary School, an elementary school in Western NC affected by Hurricane Helene. Our FUNraiser raised over a thousand dollars, and 100% of the money will support Hendersonville Elementary students and families. The five staff members who received the most money will participate in an Epic Inflatable Costume Race in front of the entire school on Nov 12th at 2:30 in the playground area.

 

Camp Options - Please Help

We love our track-out… but know that finding camps for track-out can be challenging!  

 

PME would like to provide a resource for our families to promote camps their children have had positive experiences attending. Please use the Google form below to enter the names and information of camps you would like to recommend to other PME families. The information will be compiled to promote to all families as we get near our next track-out. Thank you for helping our community!

Camp Recommendation Form Link 

 

Reindeer Romp

Support Girls on the Run and cheer on or participate in the Reindeer Romp 5 K on December 7th. Please see the details: Reindeer Romp Info

 

Calendar of Events

November 11th - NO SCHOOL Holiday

November 27th- November 29th Thanksgiving Holiday

Fall Planting Day TOMORROW (Saturday)

Please join us from 9-12 pm or briefly to help us improve our campus’s appearance. Volunteers are needed to spread mulch, trim, rake, etc. Bring any tools you can use to help with the work. Students are welcome. Thank you in advance for your support in improving our landscaping. 

 

Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th NO SCHOOL

Please take time to vote on Election Day. Your vote matters!

 

Scholastic Book Fair

The annual Scholastic Book Fair will unfold its magical doors at the following hours. 

Wednesday, November 6: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday, November 7: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday, November 8: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

This is an excellent opportunity to shop ahead and purchase holiday gifts for your family.  

Literacy Night 

Please join us for Literacy Night: Bedtime Stories on Thursday, November 7th, from 5 to 6:30 pm, where you can bring your little ones for a cozy evening filled with storytelling and fun activities planned by your children’s teachers. Spanish interpreters will be available to assist you if needed. We hope to see you on Thursday!

 

Magnet Applications for Middle School & Kindergarten

Fifth-grade families, if you have a rising 6th grader and are planning for them to attend their base school, you will need to do nothing. However, if you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The application period for Early College is  December 12th. For all other magnet school applications, the deadline to apply is January 23rd. 

 

Rising Kindergarten students need to be first registered at their base school. If you wish to send your rising kindergarten to a Magnet Elementary School, then the magnet application be completed by the deadline.

 

FUNRraiser for WNC 

PME has adopted Hendersonville Elementary School, an elementary school in Western NC affected by Hurricane Helene. The school has expressed having enough general supplies but would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help families with specific needs. We will have a FUNraiser, and 100% of the money will support Hendersonville Elementary students and families.  

 

Beginning Oct 28 - Nov 8, we will have buckets in the fifth-grade hallway with each staff member's name and picture. The five staff members who receive the most money in their bucket by Nov 8th will participate in an Epic Inflatable Costume Race in front of the entire school on Nov 12th at 2:30 in the playground area.  

 

Send in your "couch change" or any monetary donation, and have your child vote for who they want to see running around in an inflatable costume. Take a look at the inspiration for this event.  Resources: FEMA HEALTHYCHILDREN.OR

Calendar of Events

November 2nd - Fall Planting Day 9-12 pm

November 5th - No School Election Day

November 6th-8th - Scholastic Book Fair

November 7th - Literacy Night 5-6:30 pm

November 11th - NO SCHOOL Holiday

Magnet Applications for Middle School & Kindergarten

Fifth-grade families, if you have a rising 6th grader and are planning for them to attend their base school, you will need to do nothing. However, if you would like your child to attend a Magnet Middle School, you must apply to the school of your choice. The application period is from October 14th to December 12th. 

 

Rising Kindergarten students need to be registered at their base school. If you wish to send your rising Kindergartner to a Magnet Elementary School, the magnet application must then be completed by the deadline.

 

Magnet Fair

The annual WCPSS Magnet Fair will be held tomorrow, Saturday, October 26th, from 9 to 12 p.m. at Enloe High School. Attending will allow you to talk with various school personnel to understand your magnet choices. Please see  WCPSSMagnetInfo for more information.  

 

PMES Trunk or Treat

The annual trunk-or-treat is back! It will be held on Oct. 29th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Decorate your car, hand out candy, or prepare games for this fun event—it is a popular one! Volunteers are needed to decorate trunks and assist with the event. Please see the signup genius for details!

 

FUNRraiser for WNC 

PME has adopted Hendersonville Elementary School, an elementary school in Western NC affected by Hurricane Helene. The school has expressed having enough general supplies but would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help families with specific needs. We will have a FUNraiser, and 100% of the money will support Hendersonville Elementary students and families.  

 

Beginning Oct 28 - Nov 8, we will have buckets in the fifth-grade hallway with each staff member's name and picture. The five staff members who receive the most money in their bucket by Nov 8th will participate in an Epic Inflatable Costume Race in front of the entire school on Nov 12th at 2:30 in the playground area.  

 

Send in your "couch change" or any monetary donation, and have your child vote for who they want to see running around in an inflatable costume. Take a look at the inspiration for this event.  Resources: FEMA HEALTHYCHILDREN.OR

 

NCSU Trunk or Treat 

Beta Alpha Psi and Master of Accounting students at NCSU will host a Trunk or Treat at Capability South Parking Lot on NC State's Centennial campus on Sunday, October 27th, from 5-7 pm.

 

Lost & Found

The lost and found grows daily with student clothing, outerwear, water bottles, etc. Please label your child’s items; we can help relocate lost items to their rightful owner. This will help your budget and decrease the items we collect.

 

Reindeer Romp

Support Girls on the Run and cheer on or participate in the Reindeer Romp 5 K on December 7th. Please see the details Reindeer Romp Info

 

Calendar of Events

October 26th - Magnet Fair Enloe High School

October 29th - PME Trunk or Treat

November 2nd - Fall Planting Day 9-12 pm

November 5th - No School Election Day

November 6th-8th - Scholastic Book Fair

November 7th - Literacy Night 5-6:30 pm

 

Report Cards/Parent-Teacher Conferences

First Quarter Report Cards will be sent home on Tues. Oct. 22nd. Please review, sign, and return the envelope. If you have not had a parent/teacher conference and/or have questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. 

 

Kindness Week Oct. 21st - 25th

Lessons for Kindness Week will take place in SEL Special. Lessons will focus on recognizing bullying and what to do if you are bullied. The theme is “Stand Up and Speak Out for Kindness!” Dress-up activities for the week are optional:

Monday- Backward Shirt Day

Tuesday- Dress for Success

Wednesday - Sport/Hobby 

Thursday- Frolic Shirt Day

Friday - PJ Day 

 

Literacy Night

Please mark your calendars for a fun-filled literacy night on Nov. 7th from 5 to 6:30 pm. Each class will have literacy activities surrounding the theme “Snuggle up with a Book.” Please join us in supporting the importance of reading!

 

FUNraiser Oct. 28th - Nov. 8th Help WNC

Partnership has adopted Hendersonville Elementary School, an elementary school in Western NC affected by Hurricane Helene. The school has expressed having enough general supplies but would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help families with specific needs.  We will have a FUNraiser, and 100% of the money raised will support Hendersonville Elementary students and families.  

 

Beginning Oct 28 - Nov 8, we will have buckets in the fifth-grade hallway with each staff member's name and picture. The five staff members who receive the most money in their bucket by Nov 8th will participate in an Epic Inflatable Costume Race in front of the entire school on Nov 12th at 2:30 in the playground area.  

 

Send in your "couch change" or any monetary donation, and have your child vote for who they want to see run around in an inflatable costume. Take a look at the inspiration for this event.  

 

This week in community specials, our students will work with staff to write kind cards to HES students. Here are a few website references to help foster discussion with students at home about the issue of disasters. Thank you for your support!

 

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/children.pdf

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Talking-to-Children-about-Disasters.a

 

If you have any inflatable costumes at home that you will let us borrow for the event, please email Paige Hankinson at phankinson@wcpss.net. 

 

Trunk or Treat

The annual trunk-or-treat is back! It will be held on Oct. 29th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Decorate your car, hand out candy, or prepare games for this fun event—it is a popular one! 

 

Scholastic Book Fair

Mark your calendars! You do not want to miss our Scholastic Book Fair from Nov 6th through Nov. 8th. Your child will visit the book fair with their class, but you are also invited to shop with them before or after school hours. The book fair will be open during our Literacy Night on Nov. 7^th until 6:30 pm. We need volunteers to help make this event a success. Please consider signing up. https://bit.ly/PMEbookfair24

 

Calendar of Events

Oct 21st - 25th - Kindness Week

Oct 29th - Trunk or Treat 5:30 - 7:00 pm 

Nov 2nd - Fall Planting Day 9-12 pm

Nov 5th - No School - Election Day

Nov 6th - 8th - Scholastic Book Fair

Nov 7th -  Literacy Night 5-6:30 pm

Fall Break: Track Out

Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 15th. We hope you enjoy a restful, refreshing, fun break! Please remember to schedule time for your child to read for at least 20 minutes per night. 

Modified Year Round Calendar

 

School Magnet Tours Start in October – Parent Ambassadors Needed!

We are excited to announce that school tours will begin in October! We are looking for parent ambassadors to join us. As a parent ambassador, you will have a brief speaking opportunity at the start of the tour to share your experience as a parent at PME.

 

If you want to represent our school and share your story, please sign up using the link sign-uplinkparent. We cannot wait to showcase our wonderful school community!

 

 TEK Clubs are coming to Partnership Elementary! 

What are TEK After School Enrichment Clubs? 

An after-school club program that enriches student's academic experiences. Clubs will run Wednesday afternoons for 6 weeks from 3:30-4:45 (6 club sessions) from October 23-December 4, 2024. Two clubs will be offered: 

Move It! Groove It! - Fun with STEAM & Literacy Grades K-2 

Instructor: Kathryn McLean kmclean7@wcpss.net 

Masterpiece Makers Grades 2-5 

Instructor: Sophie Moffatt smoffatt@wcpss.net 

 

Registration closes on October 10th 

Registration Link found here: https://www.teachingenrichmentkids.com/partnership.html

 

 

Calendar of Events

Oct 17th - PTA Board Meeting

Oct 21st - 25th - Kindness Week

Nov 2nd - Fall Planting Day 9-12

Nov 5th - No School - Election Day

Nov 6th - 8th - Book Fair

Nov 7th - Literacy Night 5 pm

 

 

Library Procedures

Do you know the student procedures and library book expectations for PME? Whenever in doubt, please refer to Ms. Linehan’s website for information: Library Website.

 

Students may check out up to three books at a time. They have three weeks to return or exchange their books. If a book is lost or destroyed beyond repair, the family is responsible for paying a partial or full amount to replace it. 

 

School Magnet Tours Start in October – Parent Ambassadors Needed!

We are excited to announce that school tours will begin in October! We are looking for parent ambassadors to join us. As a parent ambassador, you will have a brief speaking opportunity at the start of the tour to share your experience as a parent at PME.

 

If you want to represent our school and share your story, please sign up using the link sign-uplinkparent. We cannot wait to showcase our wonderful school community!

 

Volunteer Opportunity: Partners Read

We are seeking volunteers interested in making a difference through our Partners Read program! This program, funded by WakeEd Partnership, was developed for volunteers to read once weekly to two to three first-grade students to promote literacy and a love of reading. By September 30th 

 

The program will be held on Wednesdays from 3:00-3:30 at PME, beginning after Fall Break. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information and can commit to at least 2x a month, please contact Mary Linehan at mlinehan@wcpss.net by September 30th. She will share training information and a Sign-Up Genius for signing up. You must be registered as a volunteer to participate. 

 

NCSU HELPS Program: Student Volunteers

Aligning with our magnet theme of "Interactive Community,”  we are excited to announce that we will again partner with NCSU faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students to provide additional tutoring to some of our 2nd-5th grade PME students. Tutoring will be focused on reading fluency, utilizing HELPS, or math fact fluency, utilizing AMPPS, and will occur during the student's Strategic Support block. A letter will be sent home to all students receiving this additional help. 

 

Volunteer Registration

Grade-level field trips and other volunteer opportunities will begin in the second quarter following the break. Please register to volunteer. Do not wait, as the process takes time. volunteerregistrationlink . You can only chaperone or supervise students if you are cleared to volunteer.

If you were registered previously, update your information volunteerrenewallink If you have forgotten your password and need a reset, please contact CRC at 877-272-0266 ext. 0. 

All Pro Dads: Friday, September 27, 2024

The All Pro Dads group will meet at 7:15 am on September 27th. Please RSVP 

 

Calendar of Events

9/25 - School Picture Make-Ups

9/27 - Last Day of First Quarter, All Pro Dads 7:15 am

9/28-10/14 TRACK OUT

Frolic: Rescheduled 

Due to unforeseen weather conditions, the much-awaited and planned Frolic was rescheduled. It will be held next Friday, September 20th. The pizza lunch ordered will be served today. We apologize for any inconvenience. Students must buy or bring their lunch next Friday, but they will enjoy a popsicle treat.

 

The PTA needs volunteers to help with activities on the day of the Frolic. Please sign up for a shift:

MorningSignUp

AfternoonSignUp

ItemsNeeded

 

Parent Coffee Chat: September 16, 2024 

Please join Mr. Kimbro and Ms. Tempke on Monday, September 16th, at 8:30 am for coffee and to chat about any topics that may be on your mind. Rain permitting, we will meet at the picnic tables on the side of Hinsdale Street.

 

All Pro Dads: Friday, September 27, 2024

The All Pro Dads group will meet at 7:15 am on September 27th. Please RSVP 

 

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15-October 15 of each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month. There are several celebrations being held in the community:

 

Saturday, September 28, 2024

St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival

11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | J. Ashley Wall Towne Square, Wendell

 

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Sanford Downtown StreetFest and Fireworks

1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Sanford

 

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Clayton Latin American Festival

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Clayton Town Square

 

 

Calendar of Events

9/16 - Senior Partner Coffee Chat 8:30 am

9/19 - Kindergarten Letterland Parade 9:00 am

9/20 - THE FROLIC

9/25 - School Picture Make-Ups

9/27 - Last Day of First Quarter, All Pro Dads 7:15 am

9/28-10/14 TRACK OUT