Polenta Elementary

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Puma Family Moms! We hope you enjoy a fabulous weekend filled with love, laughter, and special moments with your children and families. Thank you for all you do—today and every day!

We just wanted to take a moment to remind you that if you are planning to participate in the Free Summer Meal Packs must be pre-ordered by today, Monday, April 28th. Complete your pre-order using the link below: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScO…

🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨 Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks Visit johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!

Field Day Date Change! Due to the weather forecast for Friday, April 11th, we’re moving Field Day so our students can enjoy the fun outside instead of being stuck indoors! 🟡 K–2 Field Day: Wednesday, April 9th 🔵 3–5 Field Day: Thursday, April 10th

Congratulations to our Puma Varsity and Junior Varsity Science Olympiad teams for winning first place for both teams in their competitions. These students work tirelessly each week to prepare for this competition. Thank you to the volunteers who work with them each week!

National Assistant Principal Week is April 7th - April 11th. Thank you to our very own Candace Westbrook & EmEm Thompson. We couldn’t do what we do without your tireless commitment and passion for kids. Thank you for helping staff, students, and parents.

We Need Your Help, Parents! Please take the Family—School Relationships Survey between March 17 and 28 to help us with continuous improvement planning and to target support at the school and district levels. Use the following link. surveys.panoramaed.com/johnstoncounty…

WE NEED YOUR HELP! EOG testing time is quickly approaching. We are looking for volunteers to help proctor. You must be an approved volunteer to assist. Please scan the QR code below to sign up and complete the volunteer process.

Congratulations to Ms Melissa Spain for winning the Johnston County Bus Rodeo this week. She will now go on to compete at the Regional level next month. Thank you for always getting our kids to school safely each day! Your Puma family is proud of you!

This is a friendly reminder that today Tues, Mar 11th, and Wed, March 12th, are teacher workdays, and there will be no school for students.

This is a reminder to our Pumas to move your clocks forward tonight before you go to bed. Its time for Daylight Savings Time to begin!

Best Wishes as you compete today in the Annual Battle of the Books Contest!

Thank you to Officer Langley for protecting our students, staff and school each day! We appreciate you for keeping us safe!

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Due to an accident on Barber Mill Road - buses are running behind. Thanks for your understanding.

Congratulations to Charlotte Holtzhauser for representing our Polenta Pumas in the Annual JCPS Spelling Bee! You represented our school well and we are so proud of you!

Here are some great resources and opportunities that are approaching for you to take advantage of with your kiddos!

Due to the potential for black ice, JCPS will operate on a 2-hour delay *Before School Care will open @830 am *Doors will open at 10:25 am for car/bus riders *Breakfast will be served when students arrive Tardy bell at 10:55 am *Lunch will be served on regular schedule

We had all kinds of special visitors in our building today from Santa to Olaf to The Grinch, Elves and Reindeer. We hope each of you have a safe and happy holidays with your family. Enjoy your break and we will see you on January 6th!

Today is wear green and yellow day! All of the office staff showed up to school dressed as elves! We all believe the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!