NewsFlash | Last week of school plus some summer updates

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Where did the time go?! Hard to believe it’s our last NewsFlash of the 2015-16 school year. Many thanks to you and all the amazing parents, teachers, staff, families and friends who make Joyner such a wonderful place to be. Your contributions throughout the year are too overwhelming to list here (seriously, none of you would read all of that), but please know that your time and energy are so valuable to every child here! A special thank you to all the parents who served on the executive board or chaired a committee over the past year — many of you went above and beyond the call of duty and we are so grateful. The 2016-17 PTA officers will be working over the summer to be sure that next year is just as fabulous.

And one more thank you — to the Class of 2016! Thanks to this year’s 5th grade class for giving Joyner this amazing mural, created by the very talented (Joyner mom) Denise Hughes, as a special backdrop for our new stage. What a beautiful gift for the whole Joyner family! Best wishes to all our graduates.

Summer is for reading

Check the bottom of your kid’s backpack for a pink sheet with information about JYJ’s Summer Reading program, which begins as soon as the last bell rings on June 9 (or maybe your kids actually handed the info to you, in which case, congratulations on raising such responsible citizens!). Extra reading logs, as well as program info inEnglish and Spanish, are available on MemberHub. Students can keep track of the minutes they read this summer (either at www.scholastic.com or on the log in sheet) and then turn in their minutes by Sept. 4 to participate in a fun-filled celebration. Don’t miss out!

 

Your summer to-do list:

  • Order your children’s school supplies online so that they’ll magically show up at school in August (the supplies, that is, not your kids). By July 15, Just click this link and login with our account number (JOY014), then find the packs for your child’s grade for next year and order.
  • Send a picture of your child(ren) in a JYJ shirt during your summer trips to jyjsummerpics@gmail.com by Aug. 19.
  • Sign up to water our new learning garden — just come over twice during the week that you sign up for and help keep our garden growing strong.
  • Track your summer reading (see item at top).
  • Attend fun camps run by Joyner teachers.
  • Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.

 

Magical marker collection

Thanks to your contributions this year, PTA volunteer Rebecca Blum will be mailing off 323 markers for the Crayola Colorcycle program. Be sure to collect your used-up markers over the summer and bring them to Joyner in August — let’s see if we can keep even more plastic out of the trash and into this recycling program!

 

Still time to stock the hospital treasure box

Joyner is collecting items for the UNC Children’s Hospital’s “treasure box,” where young patients can pick out a prize after having blood drawn. Items needed include: crossword puzzle books, any books (all reading level), games, small toys, coloring books, markers, crayons, colored pencils. Look for the bin at Joyner’s front entrance to drop off those items and bring a smile to some kids (and their families) who might really need one.

 

Summer meals for kids

Last year, nearly one million low-income North Carolina public school children received meals during the school year, but less than 15 percent received meals or snacks at approved summer meal sites in their neighborhoods. To help address this critical need, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) School Nutrition Services staff, along with a number of statewide partners, have announced the availability of the Summer Nutrition Programs for students across the state. Once the school year ends, nearly 3,000 summer nutrition meals sites will help bridge the school meals gap until the beginning of the new school year. Click here for details, including a program locator map and text-messaging service to find the site closest to you.

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub. We will send a couple of updates over the summer, so be sure your friends are on the list!

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • June 7: Step Up Day for K-4th grades
  • June 7: Don’t forget to vote! Visit ncvoter.org for details.
  • June 8: 5th grade celebration (pre-ceremony reception in cafeteria at 8:30, graduation at 9 a.m. followed by pizza party)
  • June 9: School store open
  • June 9: Annual faculty vs. 5th grade kickball game, 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park
  • June 10: No more school for the summer
  • Aug. 29: First day of the 2016-17 school year!

Update | 2016-17 PTA Executive Board and Committee Chairs

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Executive Board

  • President: Catherine Otto
  • Vice-President: Cyndi Soter O’Neil
  • Secretary: Kate Sonawane
  • Treasurer: Clair Marshall

Committee Chairs

  • Academic Boosters: Amy Warren
  • Advocacy: Jennifer Grady
  • Advisory Board- District 6: Kelly Miller
  • Audit Committee: TBD
  • Communications: Cyndi Soter O’Neil, Jennifer Grady
  • Cultural Enlightenment: Andrea Burston
  • Grounds Restoration: Julie Dalton
  • Birthday Recognitions: Meredith Swindell
  • Box Tops/Labels: Tammy Cloyd
  • Book Fair: Laura Moreschi
  • Budget Chair: Kristen Findley
  • Character Education: TBD
  • Cultural Arts: Chris and Angelita Becom
  • JYJ 5K: Arinn Widmayer, Joe Nuss, Tor Swenson
  • JYJ 5K Running Club: Tor Swenson
  • JAG Publishing: Suzi Landis, Meredith Myers
  • JAG Wear: Ameshia Turlington, Kelli Gracely
  • Joyner Jamboree: Melanie Jones, Juli Openshaw
  • JYJ Dining Night Out: Amy Circosta
  • K-2 Liaison: Hanna Compton
  • Media Center: Helen Green
  • Membership: Ele Roberts, Julie Poyer
  • Mini Grants: Arinn Widmayer
  • No-Fuss: Ele Roberts, Julie Poyer
  • Nominating: Cyndi Soter O’Neil
  • Night of Nonsense: Jen Schrage, Julie Brincefield
  • Odyssey of the Mind: Laura Moreschi, Andrew Jones
  • Original ArtWorks: Meredith Swindell
  • Philanthropy/Backpack Buddies: Lisa Brown
  • Pre-Order School Supplies: Sarah Mears
  • School Pictures: TBD
  • School Store: Ann Truax
  • Science Go Round: Katie Cavillo
  • Spelling Bee: Lisa Brugh
  • Student Directory: Sally Burlington
  • Study Buddies: TBD
  • Summer Reading Program: Kristin Wolverton
  • Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Alli Corsmeier, Ashley Davenport
  • Technology/Web Site: Matt Harrell
  • 3rd-5th Grade Liaison: Ashley Bailey, Laura Ryan
  • Volunteer Coordinator: Leigh Wolitski
  • Yearbook: Lindsay Kornely, Susie Petretich

NewsFlash | Dine-out night, school supplies, garden watering and more!

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Eat at Pei Wei this Thursday

It’s that crazy time of year when we could all use a night off from making dinner. But we’ve got good news! Come join your friends for our last dine-out night of the year at Pei Wei Restaurant (4408 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh) on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Joyner PTA will receive a percentage of proceeds for all meals purchased on that day (take out or dine in).

 

School supplies? Check.

Order your children’s school supplies online. Show up at school in the fall. Pat yourself on the back. It’s really that simple when you order through Joyner’s school supplies partnership! Just click this link and login with our account number (JOY014), then find the packs for your child’s grade for next year and order. The packs will be delivered directly to Joyner in August. Online ordering is available through July 15. Here’s the link again, in case you missed it: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/

On a related note, the school store will be open the last day of school (June 9) so that you can stock up on enough fun erasers and pens to get you through the summer.

 

Stock the hospital treasure box

Joyner is collecting items for the UNC Children’s Hospital’s “treasure box,” where young patients can pick out a prize after having blood drawn. Items needed include: crossword puzzle books, any books (all reading level), games, small toys, coloring books, markers, crayons, colored pencils. Look for the bin at Joyner’s front entrance to drop off those items and bring a smile to some kids (and their families) who might really need one.

 

Make Joyner a trash-free zone

Some enterprising second graders have formed the Joyner Environmental Club to help clean up the grounds once a month. You can join these students this Sunday at 3:30 — the more help we have, the faster we can pick up trash from around our campus. The crew will have trash bags available to anyone who wants to meet under the overhang.

 

Show your JYJ love this summer

Have an exciting summer adventure planned? Be sure to pack a Joyner shirt in your luggage! Send a picture of your child(ren) in a JYJ shirt during your summer trip to jyjsummerpics@gmail.com. Please include in your email message your child(ren)’s name(s) and where you are in the picture. Pictures shared will be displayed at school in the fall and may even be included in Mrs. Hutchinson’s summer tweets! Deadline for submissions is Aug. 19.

 

Seeking summer watering volunteers

Worried you might miss coming to the JYJ this summer? Need an excuse to get out of the house? Then we have the perfect job for you! Visit the sign-up in MemberHub and pick a week to help water our new learning garden — just come over twice during the week that you sign up for and help keep our garden growing strong. It’s a low stress way to be a big help.

 

Vote on June 7

Now, you might be thinking: Wait, what, didn’t we already vote? Is it November already?!

So this is a little confusing. In North Carolina, the district lines for who represents you in the U.S. House of Representatives changed. In a special election on June 7, Democrats and Republicans will pick their candidates to be on the November ballot. (Unaffiliated or independent voters can vote in either party’s contest.) In a few districts, the party only has 1 candidate so there is no contest and that person will be on the November ballot. But ALL North Carolina voters will be picking among four candidates to decide who will sit on the NC Supreme Court. This is a nonpartisan contest; no party labels will appear on the ballot. Visit ncvoter.org for details.

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub. We will send a couple of updates over the summer, so be sure your friends are on the list!

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • June 5: Campus clean up at 3:30 p.m.
  • June 7: Step Up Day for K-4th grades
  • June 7: Don’t forget to vote!
  • June 8: 5th grade celebration (pre-ceremony reception in cafeteria at 8:30, graduation in gym at 9 a.m.)
  • June 9: School store open
  • June 9: Annual faculty vs. 5th grade kickball game, 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park
  • June 10: No school — see you in August!

NewsFlash | Dine-out night next week, office volunteer need, charter school funding bill

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Extend your IB learning to dinnertime

You can’t go to China for dinner next week, but you can pretend to be international and join us for our last dine-out night of the year at Pei Wei Restaurant (4408 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh) on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Joyner PTA will receive a percentage of proceeds for all meals purchased on that day (take out or dine in). Give yourself a night out, help the PTA and enjoy the company of friends!

 

Here’s your chance to use the laminating machine!

Elizabeth Ferriter, our fearless front desk leader, needs two parent volunteers to sort, make copies, laminate and cut out new carpool numbers for the 2016-2017 school year. If you’re available on May 26 or 27 or June 1-3 after 1 p.m., please see Ms. Ferriter in the main office so she can fill you in on the details.

 

Missing something?

In addition to the general lost and found pile, Ms. Ferriter also has a special stash of prescription glasses, eye cases, jewelry and other treasures that have been left behind at school. If you can describe your item to her, then it’s yours. Please stop by the office if you think one of these treasures might belong to your child.

 

Advocacy alert from the NC PTA

The North Carolina House of Representatives is considering a bill that would significantly increase the amount of money that local public schools must share with charter schools. The expansion of funds required by HB 539 to be shared includes federal grants and appropriations made directly to local school administrative units, as well as grants and gifts received by the school if the grant or gift does not contain specific restricting language. HB 539 also requires that local school districts must provide charter schools with additional funding for services and programs even if the charter school does not provide the same services or programs connected with the funding. Both the NC School Administrators Association and NC School Boards Association strongly oppose HB 539. If you have concerns about HB 539, please contact your House member and ask that he or she vote NO on House Bill 539. The vote could take place as early as this week. Click here for more information from the NC School Boards Association.

School lunch prices up for next year

The Wake County school board last week approved 25-cent increases in school breakfast and lunch prices for the 2016-17 school year. This is the school district’s first price increase since 2010. Breakfast will rise to $1.25 in elementary schools and $1.50 in middle and high schools. Lunch will increase to $2.25 in elementary schools and $2.50 in middle and high schools. There is no change expected in the price for reduced-priced meals. It’s free for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch for those students who qualify for the lower price due to their reported family income. (via The N&O)

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub. For those who’ve just joined, welcome to the NewsFlash!

NewsFlash | PTA meeting, Box Tops, magic markers and lots of Friday fun

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

PTA meeting tomorrow at 6:30

Our final PTA general membership meeting will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. — please be prompt so that we can wrap up before the student performance begins at 6:45! We need your votes to approve the proposed PTA budget amendment for 2015-16 school year, the proposed PTA budget for 2016-17 school year, and the slate of PTA officers for 2016-17 school year. We’ll also announce the school supplies pre-sale and present the George Risinger Service Award for 2015-16.

 

Last chance for Box Tops

Gather up all those tiny little Box Tops that you’ve clipped and stashed all year — this is the last week to send them in to your child’s teacher for this school year. The class that collects the most gets a pizza party. Your kids will thank you — and so will the PTA funds.

It’s also the final collection for the Crayola Colorcycle project. Please bring in your dried up markers, dry erase, sharpies, highlighter — ANY kind of marker can be recycled. The colorful collection bin is located in the art room. Thanks to everyone who has sent in markers already this year!

 

Star of Stage and Screen

Have you seen the beautiful new stage under the overhang? Be sure to check it out the next time you’re at school — it’s a great upgrade for our school’s performance space, thanks to continued efforts by Julie Dalton and the PTA’s grounds restoration committee.

New Joyner stage

Fun and games on Friday

Many thanks to all the volunteers who help make Joyner such a wonderful family! Join us for a thank-you celebration on Friday morning when you bring your kids to school.

Then it’s the ultimate kids Fri-yay — Field Day craziness for everyone this Friday! Thanks to all who have volunteered to help make this event possible. Mr. Poyer is still collecting juice boxes and cookies for the kids to have during the day.

And as if that weren’t enough awesomeness for one Friday, there’s also the Duct-Tape-a-Principal for the J.Y. Joyner Foundation — don’t forget to bring your $5 this week to buy your piece of silver stickiness to attach Mrs. Hutchinson to the wall on Friday.

 

Final dine-out night next month

Please join Joyner families for fellowship and fundraising at Pei Wei Restaurant (4408 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh) on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Joyner PTA will receive a percentage of proceeds for all meals purchased on that day (take out or dine in). This is a great chance to bring your family out to dinner with Joyner friends as the school year is coming to a close!

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub. For those who’ve just joined, welcome to the NewsFlash!

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • May 19: Kindergarten animal parade, 8:30 a.m.
  • May 19: General PTA membership meeting at 6:30 followed by 6:45 music concert (2nd grade, 3rd grades and the Gold Choir)
  • May 20: Field day and volunteer breakfast
  • May 26-June 6: EOG testing and make-ups
  • June 8: 5th grade celebration (pre-ceremony reception in cafeteria at 8:30, graduation in gym at 9 a.m.)
  • June 9: Annual faculty vs. 5th grade kickball game, 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park

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.

President’s Monthly Musing: “Remember Me as IB”

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From PTA President Keisha Green

In my former life (years before becoming a PTA President), I worked in higher education administration.  In that role, I frequently came in contact with students who had earned the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma.  I noticed that one after the other set the bar for academic achievement.  Whatever they’d learned prior to college set them on a path to success.  I thought that someday I’d want the same for my children.

After completing research on the IB programmes, I was happy to discover that IB existed at the elementary level (yay for Joyner!).  Yet, I realize that many parents may be unaware of the principles promoted by this special program.  In each of my communications this year, I’ve integrated a bit of those principles.  Its tenets reflect the importance of intellect and more importantly citizenship.

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

The IB programme encourages its students to embrace 10 core principles that support its mission.  IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers  “Summer Inquirers”                        Caring “Caring Families with Engaged Learners”

Knowledgeable “Common Knowledge”     Communicators “Champion Communications”

Balanced  “Balanced Foundation”                   Reflective “Rules Reflective of our Purpose”

Principled  “The Power of Principled Parents”    Risk-Takers

Open-Minded                              Thinkers 

Over this past year, I’ve considered each of these principles when making decisions and confronting challenges.  For those of you that I’ve met, and those that I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting, it is my hope that you recognize in all areas, every consideration has been given to embracing humanity and creating a happy place for our children and our world (JYJ).

It has been my pleasure to serve as President of the PTA this year.  I have no doubt that Catherine Otto and her board will continue to make this a better space for our children.  As I say good-bye to this role, if there is any way to remember my tenure, I’d say to Remember Me as IB….

NewsFlash | Kindergarten orientation today, Box Tops collection and final dine-out night in June

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Kindergarten orientation today

Our kindergarten orientation will be held TODAY at 8:30 a.m. Parents should bring your rising K student with you to attend — the current kindergartners will present a welcome program and your student will get to spend time with the kindergarten teachers while you learn more about being a Joyner family.

 

Final dine-out night next month

Please join Joyner families for fellowship and fundraising at Pei Wei Restaurant (4408 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh) on Thursday, June 2, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Joyner PTA will receive a percentage of proceeds for all meals purchased on that day (take out or dine in). This is a great chance to bring your family out to dinner with Joyner friends as the school year is coming to a close!

 

Turn Box Tops into cash for PTA

It’s time for our final Box Top collection of the school year! Clip all those tiny little Box Tops and send them in to your child’s teacher — the class that collects the most gets a pizza party. Collection runs May 16-20.

 

Share your thoughts on math standards

Parents, educators and interested citizens are invited to provide feedback regarding proposed revisions to the North Carolina content standards for high school math courses Math 1, 2 and 3 via an online survey. The survey will be available through May 20. NC Department of Public Instruction staff review the state’s Standard Course of Study on a five-year cycle per subject, and mathematics is currently under review. As proposed, the changes could go into effect as early as this fall if the State Board approves the changes at its June meeting. The K-12 English/Language Arts Standards revision process will proceed this summer with the K-8 mathematics standards and fourth level high school mathematics standards revision process proceeding in the fall. Click here for more details.

 

Show off your PTA membership

Let us see your PTA pride by joining us for the final PTA membership meeting of the 2016 school year — May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. We’ll share highlights from this year and vote on the proposed budget and PTA officers for next year, so we need all your voices in attendance.

 

Have a 4th grader? You’re in luck!

Did you know that the federal Every Kid in a Park initiative allows 4th graders nationwide to obtain a pass for free entry for them and their families to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters nationwide for an entire year? The second year of this annual program begins Sept. 1. To find out how to get a pass or for more information to help plan trips, check out the Every Kid in a Park website.

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub. For those who’ve just joined, welcome to the NewsFlash!

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • May 11: Rising kindergarten orientation, 8:30 a.m.
  • May 12: Spanish dancing evening for various classes and grades
  • May 14: Letterland at Pullen Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • May 19: Kindergarten animal parade, 8:30 a.m.
  • May 19: General PTA membership meeting at 6:30 followed by 6:45 music concert (2nd grade, 3rd grades and the Gold Choir)
  • May 20: Field day and volunteer breakfast
  • May 26-June 6: EOG testing and make-ups
  • June 8: 5th grade celebration (pre-ceremony reception in cafeteria at 8:30, graduation in gym at 9 a.m.)
  • June 9: Annual faculty vs. 5th grade kickball game, 9 a.m. at Kiwanis Park

NewsFlash | Summer camps, input forms and more

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Sign up for summer camps

There are still spaces left in the ever popular summer camps offered by Joyner teachers. Sign up your kids and invite their friends (including non-Joyner ones)! Check out the links below for details and registration information:

 

Last week for input forms

Don’t forget to turn in your parent input forms regarding class assignments for next year. They’re due back in the office by Monday, May 9. Don’t have a form yet? Check with Ms. Ferriter in the main office.

 

Spend lunchtime with your child’s class

If you haven’t covered your child’s class during lunchtime, then you really haven’t experienced the full glory of being a teacher. But don’t despair — your chance is coming next week! The PTA’s Teacher/Staff Appreciation Committee has planned a wonderful end-of-year lunch for the Joyner teachers and staff next Wednesday, May 11. Please check with your room parents about volunteering to provide lunch coverage so that teachers can have a break from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to enjoy this special treat. Contact Alli Corsmmeier at acorsmeier@att.net with questions.

 

Join a quick PTA meeting

Think “quick meeting” is an oxymoron? Then join us for the final PTA membership meeting of the 2016 school year — May 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the gym — and let us prove it can be done. We’ll share highlights from this year and vote on the proposed budget for next year, so we need all your voices in attendance.

 

Appreciate that deep breath

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. There is no cure for asthma and allergies, but many deaths are preventable with proper treatment and care. Ten people a day die from asthma. Asthma affects 24 million Americans, including 6.3 million children under the age of 18. More than 50 million Americans have all types of allergies – pollen, skin, latex and more — and the rate of allergies is climbing. Click here to learn more.

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub.

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • May 9: Parent input forms for 2016-17 due to Joyner
  • May 11: Rising kindergarten orientation, 8:30 a.m.
  • May 12: Spanish dancing evening for various classes and grades
  • May 19: Kindergarten animal parade, 8:30 a.m.
  • May 19: General PTA membership meeting at 6:30 followed by 6:45 music concert (2nd grade, 3rd grades and the Gold Choir)
  • May 20: Field day and volunteer breakfast
  • May 26-June 6: EOG testing and make-ups
  • June 8: 5th grade celebration
  • June 9: Kickball game

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.

NewsFlash | Food truck menus, artwork orders and autism awareness

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Tomorrow is the big night!

We are excited to announce all SEVEN food trucks coming to Joyner this Thursday! In addition to providing us with so many delicious dinner options, ALL trucks have agreed to donate a portion of their event sales to the JYJ PTA! See below for the vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options offered at each truck. To view their full menus, please visit their individual websites. Look forward to seeing everyone there!

What: Joyner Night of Nonsense & Food Truck Frenzy

When: Thursday, April 28

  • Food Truck Frenzy: 4:45 – 7:45 p.m. (trucks accept cash & credit)
  • Nonsense Show: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! Thanks in advance to all the Joyner staff and teachers for creating a fun show for us every year. If you’ve never been, just trust us — you don’t want to miss this show!

Where: Food trucks in the carpool lane/loop, seating in the cafeteria, show under the overhang next to the carpool loop.

Parking: Good luck! Parking is limited, so please walk/carpool if you can.

Bring: Money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside. Bring your friends and neighbors. And your children.

Who are the trucks?
We have delicious savory trucks and sweet vendors booked — click the links for more details.

  • Phenomenal Dumplings: We offer a vegetarian/vegan dumpling and a Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free Curry Noodle.
  • Pie Pushers Pizza: Check the slice menu the day before the event as it changes daily. We are happy to accommodate dietary needs. We offer cheese-less pizza pies … no cheese, more veggies! We do not always have this as a slice option, but can always make 8″ or 16′ pies. Note: It will take a few more minutes, so calling ahead is always a good option. 919-901-0743. At the moment, we unfortunately do not offer any gluten-free options.
  • Chick-N-Que: Cup of Que – gluten free; Black Bean Burger- vegetarian; Green Beans, Coleslaw – vegetarian/vegan
  • Humble Pig: We do a veggie taco with the baked beans. We carry sweet fries and corn tortillas. Our sauces are all gluten free, as is the meat.
  • CJ’s Street Food: The Black Bean tacos are gluten free and vegetarian, and can be made vegan without the lime cream
  • Oscar Williams Cotton Candy: All of our fresh spun cotton candy is gluten and allergen free, organic all natural (Vegan). Flavors offered for this event will be Marshmallow, Vanilla & Coconut.
  • Loco Pops: $2/pop; Cream flavors (vegetarian): Strawberries & cream (GF), Blueberry Buttermilk (GF), Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Brownie; Fruit flavors (vegan): Cherry Lime, Pomegranate Black Currant and Strawberry Lemonade

 

Art treasures are back

Original Works orders and artwork went home yesterday (Tuesday). If you have any questions or anything is wrong with your order, please email hannacompton@gmail.com by THIS Friday.

 

April is Autism Awareness month

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the second most common developmental disability following intellectual disability. ASD is more common than childhood cancer, cystic fibrosis and multiple sclerosis combined. It is estimated that up to 1 out of every 68 children born today has some form of ASD. Evidence suggests that the prevalence rate in North Carolina is even higher than the national average, at 1 in 58. Check out these great videos and resources for more information: http://autismsociety-nc.org/index.php/presets/autism-awareness-month

 

Connecting new JYJ families

Know a new family coming to Joyner next year? Let them know they can sign up to join our MemberHub at http://bit.ly/JYJmemberhub.

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • April 28: Food Truck Frenzy (4:45 p.m.) and Night of Nonsense (6:30-8 p.m.) at Joyner
  • April 29: Wake County’s GradNation Community Summit, 8:30-4:30 — registration is free, but seats are limited. Click here for details and registration.
  • May 9: Parent input forms for 2016-17 due to Joyner
  • May 19: General PTA membership meeting followed by 6:45 music concert (2nd grade, 3rd grades and the Gold Choir)
  • May 26: EOG testing begins

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NewsFlash | Summer camps, Food Truck Frenzy and the Foundation Gala

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Great summer camps with JYJ teachers 

Still looking for fun day camp options for your kids this summer? Be sure to check out these popular  programs offered by Joyner teachers:

 

Missing a coat?

Lost and found is overflowing again! Be sure to check for your child’s forgotten winter coat, hat and gloves — they may not need those items now, but you’ll be wondering what happened to them next fall when the temperatures drop again.

 

Let your voice be heard

Don’t forget these three opportunities to provide your feedback at the state, county and school level:

 

Food trucks coming for Night of Nonsense! 

Hopefully you saw yesterday’s update about all the great food trucks coming to the Food Truck Frenzy at Night of Nonsense. Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page (and share the event with your friends and neighbors) — the more RSVPs we have, the more tasty food trucks we can invite. This fun event is held at Joyner on April 28 — food starts at 4:45 and the show begins at 6:30.

 

Reminders: 

  • Help support Joyner’s Odyssey of the Mind team — Sushi Surfers — as they represent Joyner in Iowa next month, competing against some of the best teams from around the world. Please visit their GoFundMe page to help the team cover their registration and travel costs — they’re almost halfway to their goal.
  • Joyner’s visit from author Deborah Wiles has been rescheduled for today.
  • Want to help with dine-out nights, K-2 liaison or Night of Nonsense next year? Contact Catherine Otto at catherineeotto@gmail.com to volunteer, to ask questions or to nominate someone.

 

Exciting event this week to support the JY Joyner Foundation 

  • The JY Joyner Spring Gala is TOMORROW! You can pre-register to participate in the auction by texting JOYNER to 24700 and then follow the directions to pre-register your name and payment information.
  • The Produce Box will donate $10 to the JYJ Foundation for every Joyner family that signs up for a membership during the month of April. To sign up, follow this link and use special code JOYNER.

 

Quick links

Calendar items

  • April 20: Visit from author Deborah Wiles
  • April 21: JY Joyner Foundation Gala, 7 p.m. at the Merrimon-Wynne House
  • April 28: Food Truck Frenzy (4:45 p.m.) and Night of Nonsense (6:30-8 p.m.) at Joyner
  • May 19: General PTA membership meeting followed by 6:45 music concert (2nd grade, 3rd grades and the Gold Choir)
  • May 26: EOG testing begins

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