NewsFlash | Time to Order That Yearbook, Spring TEK Clubs, and Save the Dates

Want a JYJ 5K t-shirt? We have all sizes, from Youth Medium-Adult XXL (no Youth Small). T-shirts are $5 each. Place your order by emailing Arinn Widmayer at arinnwidmayer@gmail.com.

Only 7 days left to order your yearbook!

Order now so you don’t miss out! Capture those precious memories and order your child’s JYJ yearbook before March 20. Flyers came home in the Wednesday folders or you can order online at www.ybpay.lifetouch.com. Joyner’s yearbook ID code is 10746718. No extra yearbooks will be purchased, so please order yours now through March 20. Questions? Contact Claren Englebreth at clarenwarenda@yahoo.com.

Create a family heirloom (or just make your child happy)

Choose personalized gifts with your child’s artwork! Check your child’s backpack or Wednesday folder for artwork and ordering instructions for this year’s Original Works school fundraiser. Choose among lots of great products featuring your child’s very own artwork. Completed forms should be turned into your child’s teacher no later than Wednesday, March 21. Contact Meredith Swindell at mlswindel@aol.com or Catherine Otto at catherineeotto@gmail.com with questions.

 

Spring 2018 Joyner TEK Club Offerings

Spring TEK clubs will run Wednesdays, April 18-May 23, after school until 4:45. Registration is on Thursday, March 22, from 8:00-8:30 in the JYJ Media Center. Registration forms should come home today in Wednesday folders.

Spring club offerings include:

  • STEM Overload! Stefanie Piner, Grades K-2
  • Hungry for Books. Amy Forbes, Grades K-2
  • Crack the Code. Lauren McCallum, Grades 1-3
  • Crafty Creators. Madison Ferrell, Grades 1-5
  • Community Service Club-Let’s be Superheroes! Fran Cameron, Grades K-5
  • Are You Ready to Breakout? Dominique Orr, Grades 2-5
  • Edible Structures. Jakala Wilson, Grades 2-5

Please contact TEK with any questions at duval@teachingenrichmentkids.com.

 

Save the Date for Dine-Out Night and Night of Nonsense

Mark your calendars for April 19 for a dine-out night at Moe’s at North Hills and save Thursday, May 17 for Night of Nonsense. You won’t want to miss the hilarious teacher skits and the Food Truck Frenzy! (Note: If you were seriously planning ahead earlier in the year, you’ll need to update your calendar with the new NofN date.)

Amazon Smile Means Your Purchases Help Joyner

3x your impact! Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase through March 31. Shop Amazon through smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1691112 and Amazon donates a percentage of the sale to Joyner’s PTA!

 

Kindergarten Readiness and First Grade Refresher Camp

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering their rising kindergarten readiness camp again this year and adding a special week for rising first graders, too! Camps are half-day (9-noon) and run June 25-29July 23-27, and Aug 6-10 for rising Kinders. July 30-Aug. 3 is First Grade Refresher week. Click here to learn more and click here to download the registration form.

 

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Concussions: May 10

Concussions are a hot topic in sports these days, but it’s so hard to stay abreast of the recommendations. Paul Cohen, MD of WakeMed Health and Hospitals will address the most common parent and child concerns about concussions and how you can keep your child healthy and safe.
  • Time: 11:30am-1pm
  • Location: NCPTA Headquarters, 3501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Cost: $20 per person. Lunch will be provided

There is limited seating for the Lunch and Learn Series so register today!

 

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Calendar Items

  • Mar. 12-16: Tony Peacock, writer-in-residence (4th graders)
  • Mar. 29: Snow make-up day. School is in session.
  • Mar. 30: Holiday
  • Apr. 2-6: Spring Break
  • Apr. 12: Spring pictures and class photos from LifeTouch
  • Apr. 19: Spirit Night at Moe’s at North Hills, 3-9 pm
  • Apr. 26: PTA general membership meeting, 6:15 pm, and Spring performance, 6:45 pm
  • May 3: JYJ Foundation Fiesta
  • May 5: Science Olympiad division tournament
  • May 8: Teacher appreciation luncheon
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense
  • TBD: Kindergarten orientation
  • TBD: Field Day
  • May 28: Holiday
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation
  • June 11: Last day of school and kickball game

The NewsFlash is produced (almost) every week by the Joyner PTA communications chair. Have an announcement to include in a future edition of the NewsFlash? Submit your article via this form. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @pta_joyner.

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