Update: WCPSS announced an adjustment in schedule and April 7th is now a Teacher Workday. Students who currently attend Plan A in-person learning will return to campus on Thursday, April 8th.
In this Week’s NewsFlash:
- April Learning Profile Trait: Communicators
- WCPSS Return to Campus Checklist & Care Center
- Summer Camp Offering
- JYJ Foundation & PTA Updates
- Before and After School Care Program Information
- Calendar Reminders
Learner Profile Trait of the Month: CommunicatorsWe express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
- Listening: Listening to directions, listening to others, listening to information.
- Speaking: Speaking clearly; expressing ideas clearly and logically; giving oral reports.
- Reading: Reading from a variety of sources and understanding what has been read; making inferences; and drawing conclusions.
WCPSS Return to Campus Checklist
Please continue to use this link for the most update guidelines (Face Coverings, Eating and Drinking Guidelines, Student Health Guidelines, etc).
Care Center
If your child goes to the Care Center, you will receive this form when you pick your child up. Please be sure to review the “Return to School” section which outlines what needs to be done for a student to return to Joyner.
Summer Camp OfferingWe’re excited to share that the following summer camps are available for registration.
- Fourth Grade Refresher: Weeks of July 19 and July 26
- Kindergarten Readiness and First grade Refresher: August 2-6
These will be led by Ms. Kate Johnson (4th Grade Teacher). Contact Ms. Johnston directly for questions and registration details. Email: (contact info in email) *Space is limited to 10 students per camp.
Joyner PTA and Foundation Updates
The Joyner Foundation is hosting a virtual Silent Auction this year on Thursday evening April 22nd, 2021. We will have various “to go” meal options available for preorder from Empire Eats and so many amazing items up for auction. We are thrilled to join together as a community to support our school!
Why is this auction so important?
Thanks to the generous support of our school family and community, the Joyner Foundation raised $95,000 during the last school year. That’s amazing!! All proceeds raised went directly to fund our goal of maintaining and attracting talented educators and enhancing the IB educational programs at J.Y. Joyner Magnet Elementary School.
The Joyner Foundation continues its commitment to providing the best education possible for all students by supplementing the school with funds that may be otherwise lost due to Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) budget shortfalls. For the coming school year, the entire impact of the pandemic on the WCPSS budget and how it will affect Joyner is not fully known. As we prepare to return to the classroom for the 2021-22 school year, it is the goal of the Foundation to ensure that Joyner will be stronger than ever and ready to fund any necessary instructional positions that may go unfunded.
Every donation, at any level, helps us reach our goals and make the difference. You can help by supporting the Joyner Foundation Silent Auction this year, our biggest fundraiser, and through a family and corporate donation if you are willing and able. Donations can be made on our website at http://joynerfoundation.org/ or by completing the attached form and sending to school with a check to the attention of the Joyner Foundation. We are so appreciative of our supporters and in acknowledgment of every gift we receive we will place a pinwheel on the Joyner Campus as a thank you. Be on the lookout for these pinwheels coming soon!
Mark your Calendars – PTA’s Virtual 5k:Dust off those running shoes, it’s time for the PTA’s Virtual Joyner 5k! Mark your calendars for May 1stfor a fun and socially distanced run/walk to support the Joyner PTA. The Joyner PTA will be sending out more information, including registration details, very soon! We hope you will join the Foundation in supporting the PTA!!
Before and After School Care Program Information
Both programs will run Monday through Friday when students are in the building. Students may arrive for Before School Care at 7:00 AM. After School Care runs from the end of school until 6:00 PM.
If you would like to sign up for Before and/or After School Care visit the link below. This program will follow the same safety protocols as our WCPSS guidelines.
Link to Joyner Before and After School Care
Calendar Reminders:
- March 29- April 2- Spring Break
- April 5- Calendar Out- No School for students
- April 6-7- Teacher workdays
- April 8- Students return for in-person learning
- April 14- Asynchronous Day
- April 15 – PTA Board Meeting, 7:30 pm
- April 28- Asynchronous Day
- May 5- Asynchronous Day
- May 13 – Teacher Workday
- May 26- Asynchronous Day
- May 31 – Holiday, School Closed
- June 10 – Last Day of School