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

Teacher Work Day! No School -Tuesday, Nov. 4th, 2025 Election Day! 

 

Volunteer Registration - Last Opportunity!!

Renew your volunteer application by the end of the day TODAY, Oct. 31st

If you volunteered with us during the 2024-25 school year, you can renew easily. We want you back—act today to stay involved! Learn more.

Literacy Night:  Nov 6th

Literacy Night will be held in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov.6th from 5:00–6:30 pm. You may begin shopping at the Book Fair, entering the school through the multi-purpose room. At 5:30 pm, the doors open to the classrooms, where children can hear stories, play literacy games, and engage in other activities. Please also stop by the PTA table to review the agenda for the General PTA meeting.

ART Fundraiser: SQUARE 1

A Square 1 custom catalog featuring your child's name, art on the cover, and stickers of their artwork will be sent home for your review. Your child’s artwork makes fabulous holiday gifts and is a great keepsake.

To place an order, please use either the QR code sent in Ms. Palmer’s Talking Point message or this link: SQUARE 1. For any questions, please contact Ms. Palmer at bpalmer2@wcpss.net.​

Parent Survey - Please Complete

We are interested in your opinion to ensure that our school events align with your schedule and are ones that interest you. We currently have only 54 responses and would appreciate additional feedback.

Take a minute to complete this short survey and help us plan events you want. Act now—your input matters! Thank you!

Link: Parent/Guardian Involvement Survey /Encuesta de Participación de los Padres

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Bike Clinic

Girls in Gear, a nonprofit organization, is hosting a “Learn to Bike” clinic, “Glide-to-Ride,” on Nov. 8th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at The Bike Library, 600 W. Cabarrus Street. The bike clinic is designed for girls who are looking to gain confidence and skills on two wheels. They provide bikes for anyone who needs them. Please email info@girlsingear.org for more information and to register.

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Staffing Updates

We are pleased to welcome Katie Edwards to our PME family. Ms. Edwards began working with our CCR students in grades 3-5 on Tues. the 28th. She has been in the field of education for nine years, serving students in inclusion settings, separate settings, and CCR classrooms. She holds two master’s degrees, one in Special Education and another in Applied Behavioral Analysis, and is a registered Behavior Technician. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Meredith College. We are excited to have her as part of our team.

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Calendar of Events

Nov. 1st - WCPSS Magnet Fair - SouthEast Raleigh High School 9-12 pm

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

Nov. 4th - Teacher WorkDay - No School - ELECTION DAY

Nov. 5th - Nov. 7th - SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Nov. 6th - Literacy Night

Trunk or Treat

PME's annual Trunk or Treat is Wed, Oct. 29th from 5:30 - 7 PM, and thanks to a very generous donation from Americans for Healthy Families, Partnership families in attendance can receive a free Halloween costume for their children. If you would like your child to receive a free costume, please fill out the information below. Costumes will be given to those in attendance, and priority will be given to those who register in advance. 

 

Please register by Fri., Oct.24th at the following link: https://forms.gle/FRKUvdeDSbTfMPKd7

 

Volunteer Registration

Renew your volunteer application by Oct. 31st

If you volunteered with us during the 2024-25 school year, the volunteer renewal process is quick and easy! The renewal window runs through Oct. 31st. We would love to have you! Learn more.

Parent Survey - Please Complete

We want to ensure that our school events align with your schedule. Please take a minute to complete this short survey so we can plan events that work best for you. Thank you for sharing your input!

Parent/Guardian Involvement Survey /Encuesta de Participación de los Padres 

 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is open, and now is the perfect time to explore your school options. Find your base school, learn about magnet and year-round options. Kindergarten Information Session: WCPSS will be holding virtual information sessions for families of rising kindergartners. The virtual sessions will be held on Oct. 29th, 6–7 pm (English). 29, 7–8 pm (Spanish) Nov. 14th, 10–11 am 

Register, and a Google Link will be sent to you. 

 

Literacy Night: Hold the Date Nov 6th

Literacy Night will be held in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov.6th from 5:00–6:30 pm. You may begin shopping at the Book Fair, entering the school through the multi-purpose room. At 5:30 pm, the doors open to the classrooms, where children can hear stories, play literacy games, and more. Please also stop by the PTA table to review the General PTA meeting contents.  

 

Calendar of Events

Oct.13th - 31st - PTA Food & Virtual Donation Drive

Oct 24th - All Pro Dads Mtg 7:15 am

Oct.29th - Trunk or Treat, Mellow Mushroom Spirit Night

Nov. 6th - Literacy Night 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is open, and now is the perfect time to explore your school options. Find your base school, learn about magnet and year-round options. Kindergarten Information Session: WCPSS will be holding virtual information sessions for families of rising kindergartners. The virtual sessions will be held on Oct. 29th, 6–7 pm (English). 29, 7–8 pm (Spanish) Nov. 14th, 10–11 am 

Register, and a Google Link will be sent to you. 

 

Parent Survey - Please Complete

We want to ensure that our school events align with your schedule. Please take a minute to complete this short survey so we can plan events that work best for you. Thank you for sharing your input!

Parent/Guardian Involvement Survey /Encuesta de Participación de los Padres 

 

Literacy Night: Hold the Date Nov 6th

Literacy Night will be held in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair on Nov.6th from 5:00–6:30 pm. You may begin shopping at the Book Fair, entering the school through the multi-purpose room. At 5:30 pm, the doors open to the classrooms, where children can hear stories, play literacy games, and more. 

 

Kindness Week “Stand Up and Speak Out for Kindness!”

The purpose of the week is to empower students to treat others with Respect and Kindness by “Saying No to Bullying.” To enact the theme, we will have a Spirit Week Dress. The dress-up activities are OPTIONAL.

Mon., Oct 20th—Backward Shirt Day “Turn your back on bullying”

Tuesday, Oct 21st—Dress for Success Day: Dress in your best and fanciest clothes! “Kindness LOOKS GOOD on you!”

Wed., Oct 22nd—Wear your sports uniforms or favorite sports team shirts (jerseys, shirts, etc, but no equipment);  “I’ve got better things to do than bullying”

Thurs., Oct 23rd— Partnership Frolic Shirt Day “PME is proud to be Bully-Free!”

Fri., Oct 24th—Pajama Day: Wear your pajamas to school! “Put Bullying to REST!”

 

Parent Resources

Triangle Camps, Track-Out, and More Directory

www.wcpss.net/camps 

WCF Parent Page - www.wcpss.net/flyersinfo 

Partnership Elementary school-specific webpage - wcf.wcpss.net/index.php?route=sch/load_school&sn_id=110

WCPSS Online Classes

Personal and Professional Skill Building - www.wcpss.net/OnlineClasses

Career Training Certificates - www.wcpss.net/CareerTraining 

Teacher CEU Classes - www.wcpss.net/TeacherCEUs 

 

Staffing Updates

Introduction from the New Occupational Therapist

Hello! My name is Kirsten McBride, and I am the new Occupational Therapist. I started in September and am looking forward to continuing to work with your student. If you need anything, my e-mail address is: kmcbride2@wcpss.net

 

Calendar of Events

Oct.13th - 31st - PTA Food & Virtual Donation Drive

Oct.17th - Q1 Report Cards Sent Home

Oct. 20th-24th - KINDNESS WEEK 

Oct 24th - All Pro Dads Mtg 7:15 am

Oct.29th - Trunk or Treat, Mellow Mushroom Spirit Night

Nov. 6th - Literacy Night 

 

Senior Partners Sleep on the Roof

Thank you for all the kind notes, drinks, dinner, Palmberries, Starbucks, and encouraging words. We are truly grateful for our Partnership Pioneer community! You are the best! Dr. Tempke & Mr. Kimbro 

 

Fall Break

Fall track out is from September 29th through October 10th. This break is a great time for students to recharge and prepare for the second quarter. Students will return to school on October 13th - Modified Calendar. 

 

We hope you have a restful break and continue to encourage your child to read, read, read throughout their time off. 

 

We look forward to a great second quarter, filled with new opportunities and learning experiences!

 

Magnet Tours: Parent Ambassadors Needed

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

 

If you would like to represent PME and share your story, please sign up: Parent Sign-Up We look forward to showcasing our wonderful school community! If you have any questions, please contact one of the Senior Partners or Ms. McKinney at mckinney@wcpss.net 

 

Chess Club Volunteers

We need YOU for Chess Club. Ms. Helton is seeking volunteers with knowledge of chess to assist with the club. The students are SO EXCITED about being a part of the club and it cannot run successfully without volunteers. 

 

The club will be held on Fridays during the second and third quarters, from 11:55 am to 12:50 pm, and will be open to interested 4th and 5th-grade students. Please reach out to her for more information: ahelton@wcpss.net Sign-Up Link: Chess Club Sign Up

Calendar of Events

October 20th-24th - Kindness Week 

October 21st - PTA Board Meeting (virtual)

                                                       September 29th - October 12th FALL BREAK 

 

Modified Calendar

School is in session every day next week until we track out on Friday. Modified Calendar

Track out is from September 29th through October 10th. Students will return to school on October 13th for the second quarter.

 

PTA 121 MEMBERS - GOAL 200 

JOIN the PTA TODAY!  It's EASY and QUICK!!  

PTA membership is just $12. When you join, you support the school. There is no commitment to join meetings or serve on a committee with a membership. Dues:  https://partnership.memberhub.com/store/items/4753.

 

Magnet Tours: Parent Ambassadors Needed

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

 

If you would like to represent PME and share your story, please sign up:  Sign-Up Link. We look forward to showcasing our wonderful school community! If you have any questions, please get in touch with one of the Senior Partners or Ms. McKinney at mckinney@wcpss.net 

 

Senior Partners Sleep on the Roof

Mr. Kimbro and Dr. Tempke are so EXCITED to announce that PME students and families met the fundraising goal!!! They will sleep on the ROOF. They will snooze under the stars from Wednesday (24th)  to Thursday (25th) of this upcoming week. Please send them well wishes and goodies to make their night a good one! 

 

Calendar of Events

September 19th- TEK Club Registration Deadline: https://www.teachingenrichmentkids.com/partnership.html

September 26th - All Pro-Dad's Mtg 7:15 am 

September 29th - October 12th FALL BREAK