NewsFlash | EOG Testing Schedule, Rising Kindergarten Orientation, Fifth Grade Graduation, and GOTR Coming to JYJ

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

End of Grade testing (EOGs) starts this Friday for third through fifth graders. Be sure your child is well-rested and eats breakfast. 

  • Third graders will test Friday (Math) and next Tuesday (Reading). 
  • Fourth graders will test next Wednesday (Reading) and Thursday (Math)
  • Fifth graders will test Friday (Reading), next Tuesday (Math) and next Thursday (Science).
  • Make-up test days are next Wednesday and Friday. 

Kindergarten Orientation Tomorrow

Rising kindergarteners and their parents are invited to join us for an informative meeting tomorrow, Thursday, May 24, from 8:40-9:45 a.m. in the JYJ gym. This is your child’s chance to get a feel for what kindergarten will be like and a chance for parents to learn more about kindergarten at JYJ.

You can also sign up for our New Families Hub on MemberHub to stay up-to-date on upcoming information and events.

 

Rising Kindergarten Parent Event

Attention parents of rising kindergarten students. You are invited to meet fellow parents of the newest class of Joyner students! Here are the details:
Who: Parents of students starting kindergarten at Joyner in August
Where: The Ryan residence – 2819 Kittrell Drive – right around the corner from Joyner
When: Friday, June 1, 8:00-10:00 a.m. (drop in anytime)
Please note that this gathering is for parents only. We have several other fabulous events planned that are kid-inclusive, so please be on the lookout for more information! This will be one of several great opportunities to connect with fellow rising-kindergarten families! If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Ball (lkball@hotmail.com) or Laura Ryan (lauraryan621@gmail.com).

Summer Camp Opportunities – Rising Kindergartners Welcome!

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer’s STEAM, art and PE camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3 and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering half-day kindergarten readiness camps June 25-29, July 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.

Fifth Grade Graduation Details

Attention parents of fifth graders! Here’s your end-of-school check list:

  • Fifth Grade Graduation will be held June 7:
    • 8:15-8:50 am: Graduates and their families (no Joyner siblings, please) are invited for a pre-program reception in the cafeteria. Light refreshments will be served.
    • 9 am: Graduation Celebration outside in the carpool loop
    • 11 am-1 pm: Celebration lunch in the carpool loop. Pizza lunch will be provided for 5th graders, and slices for family members who pre-order and pay using the form that went home in backpacks at the end of last week.
  • Kick-ball game (fifth graders vs. teachers) will be June 8.
    • Please have your child wear his or her 5th grade t-shirt.
  • Graduation Party at North Hills Club on Friday evening, June 8, is FREE and open to all JYJ 5th graders! Click here for information in Spanish.
    • 7 pm – 9 pm. Please drop off your child at 7:00 and pick him/her up promptly at 9:00.
    • North Hills Club Ballroom, 4824 Yadkin Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
    • Light Refreshments, Dressy Casual Attire, DJ With Age Appropriate Music
    • Chaperones will be in attendance
    • No swimming allowed; No siblings

    • RSVP to anne.harrell@gmail.com

The letter that came home last week also included information on how to donate to the Fifth Grade Class Gift to Joyner, which will be a station to fill water bottles attached to the water fountain on the Fifth Grade Hall.

JYJ Girls On The Run Needs Coaches in 2018-19

Joyner is hoping to host a Girls on the Run (GOTR) team in the Fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019, but we need your help! We must secure at least two — preferably three — volunteer coaches. Coaches participate in a one-day training this summer and running experience is NOT required. Moms, teachers, big sisters, aunts, baby sitters, and family friends (ages 18+) are all welcome to apply! Girls on the Run is a wonderful leadership, fitness and character development program for rising 3rd – 5th grade girls. Practices would be Tuesday and Thursday outside of Joyner for 90 minutes right after school from Sept. 25 – Dec. 3. Click here for more info. Please help spread the word that we need coaches on social media. Stay tuned for registration details for the girls. Contact Shanna Schroeder with any questions or if you are interested in coaching: shannas@us.ibm.com.

 

Lunch and Learn: What Every Parent Needs to Know About…

… Starting Kindergarten!

On June 14, Dr. MariaRosa Rangel will address the most common parent and child concerns about the big move to kindergarten and set parents up for success in supporting their student.

Time: 11:30am-1pm
Location: NCPTA Headquarters, 3501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: $20
Lunch will be provided. There is limited seating for the Lunch and Learn Series so register today!

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • May 24: Kindergarten orientation, 8:40 am in the gym
  • May 25 – June 1: End of Grade testing (EOGs)
  • May 28: Holiday – No School
  • June 1: Rising K parent drop-in, 8-10 am
  • June 4: Read to Achieve testing – 3rd grade only
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation events, 8:15 am – 1 pm
  • June 8: Last day of school and 5th grade vs. teachers 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.

NewsFlash | No School Today but School Meals Available, Teacher Rally, and Night of Nonsense on Thursday

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

No School Today

All Wake County schools will be closed today, May 16, due to a teachers’ rally in Raleigh. Click here for more information, and see below for school meal options for today and how to join in the rally. We shared some childcare options in last week’s NewsFlash. This WRAL article outlines some additional options.

 

JYJ Students Can Get a School Meal Today

Child Nutrition Services will provide meals for students at 34 schools across Wake County today. Meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students will be able to eat their meals in the school dining room. Meal options will include a turkey combo deli sandwich, or alternately a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a fruit cup, 100 percent fruit juice and milk.

Here is the list of sites providing school meals today. JYJ students may eat at any of these schools:

  • AVERSBORO ELEMENTARY
  • BAILEYWICK ELEMENTARY
  • BARWELL ROAD ELEMENTARY
  • BEAVERDAM ELEMENTARY
  • BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY
  • BUGG ELEMENTARY
  • CARVER ELEMENTARY
  • CREECH ROAD ELEMENTARY
  • DILLARD ELEMENTARY
  • EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY
  • FORESTVILLE ELEMENTARY
  • FOX ROAD ELEMENTARY
  • GREEN ELEMENTARY
  • HODGE ROAD ELEMENTARY
  • KNIGHTDALE ELEMENTARY
  • LAKE MYRA ELEMENTARY
  • LINCOLN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
  • LOCKHART ELEMENTARY
  • LYNN ROAD ELEMENTARY
  • MILLBROOK ELEMENTARY
  • POE ELEMENTARY
  • POWELL ELEMENTARY
  • REEDY CREEK ELEMENTARY
  • RIVER BEND MIDDLE
  • ROGERS LANE ELEMENTARY
  • SMITH ELEMENTARY
  • TIMBER DRIVE ELEMENTARY
  • VANDORA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
  • WAKELON ELEMENTARY
  • WALNUT CREEK ELEMENTARY
  • WILBURN ELEMENTARY
  • WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY
  • YATES MILL ELEMENTARY
  • ZEBULON ELEMENTARY

In addition, JYJ’s Backpack Buddies team has provided those members of our JYJ family who normally take backpacks of food home on the weekends with extra food in preparation for school being closed today.

 

Resolution in Support of Educators

The executive boards of the Joyner PTA and the JYJoyner Foundation have formally adopted a resolution in support of educators on May 16. You can find the document here.

Students and parents are welcome to participate in the March for Students and Rally for Respect being held today. The March for Students begins at 10:30 a.m. at NCAE headquarters; the Rally for Respect starts at 3:30. Wear red. Click here or here for more details.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer’s camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3 and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering half-day kindergarten readiness camps June 25-29, July 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.

 

Night of Nonsense & Food Truck Frenzy – What You Need To Know! 

When: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 17
 
Weather: Rain or Shine! Cafeteria and overhang are available for shelter if a stray shower decides to join us. Stay tuned to the facebook event page HERE for updates or changes.
 
Time:
4:45 – 8:00:  Food Truck Frenzy
6:00 – 8:00:  Nonsense Show is ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! This is a hilarious live show, performed by your very own Joyner Teachers & Staff. Yes, you get to laugh AT your teachers! 
 
Where: Food Trucks in the carpool lane/loop, seating in the cafeteria, show under the overhang next to the carpool loop.
 
TRUCKS :
Many are offering gluten free, vegan & vegetarian options as well as some kids meals.
Crispy Gyoza
American Meltdown
El Rey del Taco
The Tot Spot
Rare Earth Farms Food Truck
Locopops
Buzzy Bakes Mobile Cupcakery and Coffee Bar
 
Parking/Bring:
Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if you can. Bring money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside.
 

Quiet Room Volunteers & Supplies NEEDED!

For the second year, Joyner will provide a “Quiet Room” at Night of Nonsense for anyone who needs to step out of the fun for a few minutes. If you can volunteer to supervise the quiet room for part of the evening or let us borrow some supplies (bean bag chair, books, music player, coloring supplies, sensory toys, etc.) please sign up here. Thank you for helping make Night of Nonsense fun for ALL our Joyner kids and families.

 

Kindergarten Orientation Next Thursday

Rising kindergarteners and their parents are invited to join us for an informative meeting next Thursday, May 24, from 8:40-9:45 am in the JYJ gym. This is your child’s chance to get a feel for what kindergarten will be like and a chance for parents to learn more about kindergarten at JYJ.

You can also sign up for our New Families Hub on MemberHub to stay up-to-date on upcoming information and events.

 

Lunch and Learn: What Every Parent Needs to Know About…

… Starting Kindergarten!

On June 14, Dr. MariaRosa Rangel will address the most common parent and child concerns about the big move to kindergarten and set parents up for success in supporting their student.

Time: 11:30am-1pm
Location: NCPTA Headquarters, 3501 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612
Cost: $20
Lunch will be provided
There is limited seating for the Lunch and Learn Series so register today!

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • May 16: No School 
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy
  • May 24: Kindergarten orientation, 8:40 am in the gym
  • May 28: Holiday – No School
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation, 8-9 am
  • June 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | Child Care Options for Day Off on May 16, Field Day this Friday, and Volunteer to Write the NewsFlash Next Year!

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Click here for an update on Wake County schools’ budget proposal to the County Commissioners. A public hearing is set for May 21.

 

School Closed Next Wednesday, May 16

All Wake County schools will be closed next Wednesday, May 16, due to a teacher’s rally in Raleigh scheduled for the same day. So far, 12 other school districts in the state are closing as well. Click here for more information. See below for for child care options for that day.

Students and parents are welcome to participate in the March for Students and Rally for Respect being held next Wednesday. The March for Students begins at 10:30 a.m. at NCAE headquarters; the Rally for Respect starts at 3:30. Click here for more details.

 

Child Care Options for Day Off Next Wednesday

JYJ PTA members and friends have pulled together a list of places around the Triangle who are offering child care options for next Wednesday, when school will be closed. Thanks to all who contributed to this list. See below, organized by town, and click hyperlinks for more information. (Listing does not constitute endorsement by the PTA, just trying to help share info.)

TRIANGLE-WIDE:

  • Local YMCAs
  • Boys & Girls Clubs will be open to members

RALEIGH:

APEX:

CARY:

GARNER:

HOLLY SPRINGS:

WAKE FOREST:

 

Easy, Flexible Volunteer Gig for Joyner PTA Next Year

Are you looking for a way to help out at Joyner that allows you flexibility? Volunteer to curate the NewsFlash next year! It takes about 1-2 hours per week, and you can do it whenever works for you. Like a newspaper editor, you’ll receive copy from your reporters (PTA volunteers) each week. You’ll pull it together, format it in MemberHub, and schedule it ahead of time to go out early Wednesday morning – no need to set that early alarm. If you think you might be interested, please reply to this email, and we can talk more. 

Speaking of Volunteering…RSVP for Volunteer Breakfast

JYJ staff puts on a volunteer breakfast every year to thank the many parent volunteers who helped out at school. This year’s breakfast will be this Friday, May 11, at 8 am. Please RSVP to let the staff know whether you plan to attend, so they can get an accurate headcount.

 

Field Day this Friday – Volunteers and Donations Needed

Field Day will be this Friday, May 11 at Kiwanis Park.

  • Grades K-2 will participate from 9:15-11:15.
  • Grades 3-5 will participate from 11:30-1:30.

Please send your child with a change of clothes (they may get wet!), a towel and a water bottle. No bathing suits or flip flops please. Volunteers are needed to run fun stations — you can sign up on posters at Kiwanis Park 15 minutes before your child’s session. Donations are needed for juice boxes, water bottles and cookies — please drop them off with Mr. Poyer.

 

Class Placement Forms Available in the Office

Any families wishing to share information about their children to inform class placements for next year can do so this week by picking up a parent form at the front office. This is not mandatory. Information shared should be about your child and not a request for a specific teacher.

 

Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy

When:Thursday, May 17

  • 4:45-8 p.m.: Food Truck Frenzy (trucks accept cash & credit)
  • 6-8 p.m.: Nonsense Show is ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! This is a hilarious live show, performed by your very own Joyner Teachers & Staff. Yes, you get to laugh AT your teachers!

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

RSVP via the Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/876820515856712/. Just visit the page and click “Going” to RSVP!

MORE RSVPs = MORE Food Trucks!Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if you can. Bring money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside.

Volunteers and Supplies Needed for Night of Nonsense

For the second year, Joyner will provide a “Quiet Room” at Night of Nonsense for anyone who needs to step out of the fun for a few minutes. If you can volunteer to supervise the quiet room for part of the evening or let us borrow some supplies (bean bag chair, books, music player, coloring supplies, sensory toys, etc.) please sign up here. Thank you for helping make Night of Nonsense fun for ALL our Joyner kids and families.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer’s camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3 and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering half-day kindergarten readiness camps June 25-29, July 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.

 

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • May 11: Volunteer Breakfast, 8-8:30 am
  • May 11: Field Day
  • May 16: No School 
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy
  • May 24: Kindergarten orientation, 8:45 am in the gym
  • May 28: Holiday – No School
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation, 8-9 am
  • June 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | Congratulations to PTA Award Winners, Foundation Fiesta Tomorrow, and Send in Supplies for Night of Nonsense and Field Day

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Coming to the Night of Nonsense on May 17? Be sure to let us know so we can have lots of great food trucks there! Please visit the Facebook page and click “Going” to RSVP, and help spread the word: more “going” means we can invite more trucks. Yum.<

Volunteers and Supplies Needed for Night of Nonsense

For the second year, Joyner will provide a “Quiet Room” at Night of Nonsense for anyone who needs to step out of the fun for a few minutes. If you can volunteer to supervise the quiet room for part of the evening or let us borrow some supplies (bean bag chair, books, music player, coloring supplies, sensory toys, etc.) please sign up here. Thank you for helping make Night of Nonsense fun for ALL our Joyner kids and families.

Volunteers Still Needed for EOGs

Joyner still needs some volunteers to proctor for the EOGs any day Friday, 5/25-Thursday, 5/1, from about 8:25-noon. Proctors must attend a one-hour training.

Training dates (pick one):
  • Wednesday, May 9, from 12:00-1:00 pm in the media center
  • Friday, May 18, from 8:45-9:45 am in the conference room
If you are able to serve as a proctor, please contact Susan Serenari at sserenari@wcpss.net and let her know which session you plan to attend. If neither date works, please let her know as soon as possible and she can set up an alternate date and time. We will need several volunteers each day. All assistance is greatly appreciated! 

End of Grade Testing will take place during the last two weeks of school, on the following schedule:

  • Friday, 5/25: EOGs 3rd grade – Math; 5th grade – Reading
  • Tuesday, 5/29: EOGs 3rd grade – Reading; 5th grade – Math
  • Wednesday, 5/30: EOGs 4th grade – Reading; EOG make-ups for 3rd grade
  • Thursday, 5/31: EOGs 4th grade – Math; 5th grade – Science
  • Friday, 6/1: EOG make-ups for 4th and 5th grade
  • Monday, 6/4: Read to Achieve Test – 3rd grade

 

Congratulations to our PTA Award Winners

North Carolina PTA Teacher of the Year (1-3 years): Fran Cameron

Winner of the statewide ”Champion for Children” award, Ms. Cameron has been at Joyner Elementary for 18 years, but this school year is her first as a classroom teacher. Her dedication and passion for teaching has been such an example for our community as she nurtured and paid attention to every detail as a Teacher Assistant at school by day and earned her teaching license outside of school hours. Her classroom is a creative and curious space where students are excited to learn and parents feel welcome. You go, Ms. Cameron!

Wake PTA Stars: Jen Schrage

Jen Schrage was recognized in April at the Wake PTA Council Night of Stars event. As the parent of three children, including two Joyner graduates and one current student, Jen has been making Joyner a better place for at least a decade. In addition to running the annual Night of Nonsense/Food Truck Frenzy since 2008, she took the lead on Science Olympiad this year to ensure the program would continue at Joyner. Thank you, Jen!

George Risinger Award for Outstanding Service: Arinn Widmayer

Named for the Joyner principal from 1989 to 1996, this award is presented annually to a “graduating” parent at Joyner who exemplifies outstanding leadership, friendship, encouragement, service and dedication. Arinn has served as a volunteer at Joyner in many capacities over the past eight years, but her leadership for the Teacher Mini-Grants Program and the Spring Fundraiser/Joyner 5K have been particularly significant to the PTA. Most importantly, she embodies the sense of family that makes Joyner such a welcoming place. Thank you, Arinn — we will miss you!

JYJ Foundation Fiesta is Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the Foundation Fiesta. Tickets are still available, and you can also visit the website now to start bidding on your favorite Silent Auction items, even if you are not able to attend the event.

Grade level baskets will also be raffled off at the event and winners will be announced Friday morning. Raffle tickets are $10 and can be purchased:

  • In the JYJ lobby today and tomorrow at drop-off.
  • Online at https://joyner.auction-bid.org/microsite/items. Raffle tickets can be purchased under the Raffle Ticket category as an Instant Buy for $10 per ticket. Once a ticket has been purchased, we will drop your name in the corresponding bucket.
  • You will also able to purchase raffle tickets at the event and drop your raffle ticket in the basket of choice.

Thanks to all the parents who contributed to these baskets! Here is a list of the baskets that will be included in the raffle, and there is a list of all items in each basket at the link above.

  • Camping/Outdoor
  • Summer Fun
  • All About Sports
  • Family/Movie Night
  • Parents Day Out
  • Family Game Night

It’s going to be a great event and we hope to see you there!

 

Field Day on May 11 – Volunteers and Donations Needed

Field Day will be next Friday, May 11 at Kiwanis Park.

  • Grades K-2 will participate from 9:15-11:15.
  • Grades 3-5 will participate from 11:30-1:30.

Please send your child with a change of clothes (they may get wet!) and a water bottle. No bathing suits or flip flops please. Volunteers are needed to run fun stations — you can sign up on posters at Kiwanis Park 15 minutes before your child’s session.Donations are needed for juice boxes, water bottles and cookies — please drop them off with Mr. Poyer.

 

Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy

When:Thursday, May 17

  • 4:45-8 p.m.: Food Truck Frenzy (trucks accept cash & credit)
  • 6-8 p.m.: Nonsense Show is ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! This is a hilarious live show, performed by your very own Joyner Teachers & Staff. Yes, you get to laugh AT your teachers!

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

RSVP via the Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/876820515856712/. Just visit the page and click “Going” to RSVP!

MORE RSVPs = MORE Food Trucks!Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if you can. Bring money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside.

 

Teacher of the Year Film Screening

Attend a film screening and discussion led by local teachers on Monday, May 7, at 7 pm. at The Cary Theatre (122 East Chatham Street). Profiling a WCPSS high school teacher, the documentary film Teacher of the Year reveals the complex reality of teaching in the 21st century and explores the forces that influence a teacher’s performance for the competing needs of audiences made up of students, parents, administrators, other teachers, politicians, and the public at large. Learn more here and register for your free ticket here.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer can’t wait to see YOU at camp this summer!

  • Join Ms. Cameron as she goes full STEAM ahead, diving into hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
  • Create priceless one-of-a-kind 2D and 3D masterpieces with Mr. Fotta.
  • Team up with Mr. Poyer and play all of your favorite P.E. games, along with a few new ones he has up his sleeve.

Camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3 and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

 

Kindergarten Readiness and First Grade Refresher Camp

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering a rising kindergarten readiness camp this year and adding a special week for rising first graders, too! Register soon – there are only 20 slots for each week.

Camps are half-day (9-noon) and run June 25-29, July 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, which now includes where to send payment.

 

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • May 3: JYJ Foundation Fiesta, 7:30-10:30 pm, Whitaker & Atlantic
  • May 5: Science Olympiad division tournament
  • May 8: Teacher appreciation luncheon
  • May 11: Volunteer Breakfast, 8-8:30 am
  • May 11: Field Day
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy
  • May 24: Kindergarten orientation, 8:45 am in the gym
  • May 28: Holiday
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation, 8-9 am
  • June 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | Spring Concert/PTA meeting tomorrow, Original Works came home, Check Lost and Found

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Please check the lost and found! Items will be bagged up at the end of the week to to be washed and donated to Note in the Pocket.

PTA Meeting and Spring Concert Tomorrow Evening

Please make plans to attend the PTA general membership meeting tomorrow evening at 6:20 p.m. under the overhang. We’ll have a quick meeting before the spring concert starts. Your votes are needed to approve the slate of officers and the preliminary budget for 2018-19. (Note: The spring concert includes 3rd grade recorder performance and the Gold Choir, but all are welcome.)

Take a deep breath — less than 7 weeks of school left in 2017-18!!!

 

Art Treasures Are Back

Original Works orders and artwork went home last Friday (April 20). If you have any questions or anything is wrong with your order, please email mlswindel@aol.com (Meredith Swindell) or catherineeotto@gmail.com (Catherine Otto) by THIS Friday, April 27.

Volunteers Still Needed for EOGs

Joyner still needs some volunteers to proctor for the EOGs Friday, 5/25-Thursday, 5/1. There will be a proctor training prior to the test administration. If you are able to serve as a proctor, please contact Susan Serenari at sserenari@wcpss.net. We will need several volunteers each day. All assistance is greatly appreciated!

End of Grade Testing will take place during the last two weeks of school, on the following schedule:

  • Friday, 5/25: EOGs 3rd grade – Math; 5th grade – Reading
  • Tuesday, 5/29: EOGs 3rd grade – Reading; 5th grade – Math
  • Wednesday, 5/30: EOGs 4th grade – Reading; EOG make-ups for 3rd grade
  • Thursday, 5/31: EOGs 4th grade – Math; 5th grade – Science
  • Friday, 6/1: EOG make-ups for 4th and 5th grade
  • Monday, 6/4: Read to Achieve Test – 3rd grade

 

Tickets and Donations for the JYJ Foundation Fiesta

The JYJ Foundation has extended the deadline for donations for teacher tickets to the Foundation Fiesta and will still be collecting through the end of this week. Foundation volunteers will be in the lobby Wednesday through Friday this week if you would like to make a contribution, or you can send through Venmo @Courtney-Watkinson or paypal. Thanks to all of you who have already contributed — we are excited that so many teachers and staff members will be there to join in the fun on May 3rd! Also, if you still need to purchase your tickets, just go to the website https://joyner.auction-bid.org/microsite/.

Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy

Coming to the Night of Nonsense? Be sure to let us know so we can have lots of great food trucks there! Please visit the Facebook page and click “Going” to RSVP — and help spread the word! When we reach the goals listed below for “going” RSVPs on Facebook, we can invite more trucks. Yum.

When: Thursday, May 17
  • 4:45-8 p.m.: Food Truck Frenzy (trucks accept cash & credit) 
  • 6-8 p.m.: Nonsense Show is ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! This is a hilarious live show, performed by your very own Joyner Teachers & Staff. Yes, you get to laugh AT your teachers! 

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

RSVP via the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/876820515856712/. Just visit the page and click “Going” to RSVP!

All trucks will be announced soon, based on the number of “Going” RSVPs the Facebook page receives. MORE RSVPs = MORE Food Trucks! So far we are announcing:

Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if you can. Bring money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside.

 

Wake County Public Schools Budget Update and Opportunity for Parent Input

Wake County Public School’s 2018-2019 proposed budget called for an increase of $58.9 million in local funding, $48 million of which would maintain the current level of instruction and support.

The proposal also includes $11 million in improved services, including to increase the number of school counselors, social workers and psychologists as well as services for the Academically and Intellectually Gifted. Visit www.wcpss.net/budget to learn more.

The Board of Education held a public hearing on the budget proposal last week, so parents wishing to comment on the budget should contact their school board member as soon as possible. Once the Board of Education approves changes to the proposed budget, it will send its request to the Wake County Commissioners before May 15. State law requires County Commissioners make the final decision by June 30 on all budget requests involving local funding. More than a quarter of the school system’s budget is paid for with local funding.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer can’t wait to see YOU at camp this summer!

  • Join Ms. Cameron as she goes full STEAM ahead, diving into hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
  • Create priceless one-of-a-kind 2D and 3D masterpieces with Mr. Fotta.
  • Team up with Mr. Poyer and play all of your favorite P.E. games, along with a few new ones he has up his sleeve.

Camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

 

Kindergarten Readiness and First Grade Refresher Camp

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering a rising kindergarten readiness camp this year and adding a special week for rising first graders, too! Register soon – there are only 20 slots for each week.

Camps are half-day (9-noon) and run June 25-29, July 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, which now includes where to send payment.

 

Try Barre3 and Benefit Joyner PTA and JYJ Foundation

During the month of April, enjoy two classes at Barre3 on Whitaker Mill for $25, and they will donate $10 of your payment to Joyner! See image below for details and click here to register.

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • Apr. 26: PTA general membership meeting, 6:20 pm, and spring concert, 6:45 pm
  • May 3: JYJ Foundation Fiesta, 7:30-10:30 pm, Whitaker & Atlantic
  • May 5: Science Olympiad division tournament
  • May 8: Teacher appreciation luncheon
  • May 11: Volunteer Breakfast, 8-8:30 am
  • May 11: Field Day
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy
  • TBD: Kindergarten orientation
  • May 28: Holiday
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation, 8-9 am
  • June 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | Dine Out Night Tomorrow, TEK Clubs Start Today, and How to Donate for Greensboro Schools’ Tornado Relief

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Save the date for the JYJ volunteer breakfast on Friday, May 11 from 8:00-8:30 a.m.! The JYJ staff hosts this event to say thank you to all the parents and family members who volunteered at JYJ this year. 

 

Moe’s Dine-Out Night Tomorrow to Benefit Joyner PTA

Skip the dishes and join your Joyner friends and family tomorrow evening (Thursday) at Moe’s North Hills from 3-9 p.m. for our final dine-out event of the year. Proceeds benefit your Joyner PTA! Contact Leigh Wolitski with any questions at 919-606-5219. See you there!

 

School Library Month – Thank You Ms. Hale!

We want to say a big THANK YOU to Ms. Hale and our media center volunteers! Schools across North Carolina are celebrating National School Library Month in April to highlight the critical importance of school library media centers and their specialists to enrich student learning. The State Board of Education at its April meeting endorsed a proclamation recognizing the key role of school media centers play in supporting all students with a wealth of print and digital resources and instruction to develop literacy and help students access, evaluate and use information.

Last Call for Spring TEK Clubs

Spring TEK Clubs start TODAY and meet Wednesdays through May 23 until 4:45. There are still a few spots available! Click here for club offerings and contact TEK to register or with any questions: duval@teachingenrichmentkids.com.

 

Volunteers Needed for EOGs

End of Grade Testing will take place during the last two weeks of school, on the following schedule:

  • Friday, 5/25: EOGs 3rd grade – Math; 5th grade – Reading
  • Tuesday, 5/29: EOGs 3rd grade – Reading; 5th grade – Math
  • Wednesday, 5/30: EOGs 4th grade – Reading; EOG make-ups for 3rd grade
  • Thursday, 5/31: EOGs 4th grade – Math; 5th grade – Science
  • Friday, 6/1: EOG make-ups for 4th and 5th grade
  • Monday, 6/4: Read to Achieve Test – 3rd grade

We will need volunteers to proctor for the EOGs Friday, 5/25-Thursday, 5/1. There will be a proctor training prior to the test administration. If you are interested and available in being a proctor, please contact Susan Serenari at sserenari@wcpss.net. We will need several volunteers each day. All assistance is greatly appreciated!

 

Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy

Coming to the Night of Nonsense? Be sure to let us know so we can have lots of great food trucks there! Please visit the Facebook page and click “Going” to RSVP!

When: Thursday, May 17
  • 4:45-8 p.m.: Food Truck Frenzy (trucks accept cash & credit) 
  • 6-8 p.m.: Nonsense Show is ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! This is a hilarious live show, performed by your very own Joyner Teachers & Staff. Yes, you get to laugh AT your teachers! 

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

RSVP via the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/876820515856712/. Just visit the page and click “Going” to RSVP!

All trucks will be announced soon, based on the number of “Going” RSVPs the Facebook page receives. MORE RSVPs = MORE Food Trucks! So far we are announcing:

Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if you can. Bring money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside.

 

How to Help Greensboro Elementary Schools after Sunday’s Tornado

Three Greensboro elementary schools were significantly damaged in the tornado on Sunday. The children from those three schools are being relocated to three other schools for the remainder of the year, which means there is a lot of uncertainty and need right now at school and at their homes.

Here is information on how to donate to help with the tornado relief, if you would like to:

  • Donations of bottles of water, nonperishable food items, and personal hygiene items are being collected at the Interactive Resource Center at 407 E Washington St in Raleigh.
  • Monetary donations can be made to The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Make your contribution designated to GCS tornado fund. Phone: 336-379-9100 or online donations can be made at: https://cfgreatergreensboro.squarespace.com/blog/2018/4/16/east-greensboro-tornado-relief
  • If you want to volunteer personally to remove debris and other opportunities, call the Volunteer Center at 336-373-1633.
  • Donations for the school are being collected. Joyner teacher Ms. Beller will be taking supplies to Greensboro this weekend, so you can drop off items at the school office for her by Friday.
    • Most needed supplies: 24 pack crayons, construction paper, markers, 12 pack colored pencils, wide-rule loose-leafed paper, #2 pencils, and spiral notebooks.
    • Children’s books for K-5 classrooms

 

Wake County Public Schools Budget Update and Opportunity for Parent Input

Wake County Public School’s 2018-2019 proposed budget called for an increase of $58.9 million in local funding, $48 million of which would maintain the current level of instruction and support.

The proposal also includes $11 million in improved services, including to increase the number of school counselors, social workers and psychologists as well as services for the Academically and Intellectually Gifted. Visit www.wcpss.net/budget to learn more.

The Board of Education held a public hearing on the budget proposal yesterday, so parents wishing to comment on the budget should contact their school board member as soon as possible. Once the Board of Education approves changes to the proposed budget, it will send its request to the Wake County Commissioners before May 15. State law requires County Commissioners make the final decision by June 30 on all budget requests involving local funding. More than a quarter of the school system’s budget is paid for with local funding.

 

Summer Camp Opportunities

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer can’t wait to see YOU at camp this summer!

  • Join Ms. Cameron as she goes full STEAM ahead, diving into hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
  • Create priceless one-of-a-kind 2D and 3D masterpieces with Mr. Fotta.
  • Team up with Mr. Poyer and play all of your favorite P.E. games, along with a few new ones he has up his sleeve.

Camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

 

Kindergarten Readiness and First Grade Refresher Camp

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering a rising kindergarten readiness camp this year and adding a special week for rising first graders, too! Register soon – there are only 20 slots for each week.

Camps are half-day (9-noon) and run June 25-29, July 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, which now includes where to send payment.

 

Try Barre3 and Benefit Joyner PTA and JYJ Foundation

During the month of April, enjoy two classes at Barre3 on Whitaker Mill for $25, and they will donate $10 of your payment to Joyner! See image below for details and click here to register.

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • Apr. 19: Spirit Night at Moe’s at North Hills, 3-9 pm
  • Apr. 19: Student-Led Conferences, 4-6 pm 
  • Apr. 26: PTA general membership meeting, 6:15 pm, and Spring performance, 6:45 pm
  • May 3: JYJ Foundation Fiesta, 7:30-10:30 pm, Whitaker & Atlantic
  • May 5: Science Olympiad division tournament
  • May 8: Teacher appreciation luncheon
  • May 11: Volunteer Breakfast, 8-8:30 am
  • May 11: Field Day
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy
  • TBD: Kindergarten orientation
  • May 28: Holiday
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation, 8-9 am
  • June 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | New Dates for EOGs and Volunteers Needed, Picture Day Tomorrow, and Night of Nonsense Info

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Interested in listening in on State Board of Education meetings? Click here for the Board’s new YouTube channel, which will livestream the meetings (audio only). The audio recordings will remain accessible on the website.

 

Spring Picture Day Tomorrow

Hose all the green pollen off the kids and send ’em in looking smart tomorrow – it’s Spring picture day! Class pictures will also be taken tomorrow. Flyers went home in folders, or you can order online at mylifetouch.com. To order online, you’ll need Joyner’s picture day ID: BW017759Q0

 

Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy!

Here’s everything you need to know about Joyner annual Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy!

When:   Thursday, May 17th 
  • 4:45pm-8pm: Food Truck Frenzy:  (trucks accept cash & credit) 
  • 6-8pm: Nonsense Show: ALWAYS FREE & ALWAYS FUN! This is a hilarious live show, performed by your very own Joyner Teachers & Staff. Yes, you get to laugh AT your teachers! 

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

RSVP via the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/876820515856712/. Just visit the page and click “Going” to RSVP!

All trucks will be announced soon, based on the number of “Going” RSVPs the Facebook page receives. MORE RSVPs = MORE Food Trucks! So far we are announcing:

Parking is limited, so please walk or carpool if you can.
Bring money for food trucks and a picnic blanket if you’d like to eat outside.

 

Updated with New Dates! End of Grade Testing Dates and Request for Volunteers

Here’s an update to end of grade testing dates. End of Grade Testing will take place during the last two weeks of school, on the following schedule:

  • Friday, 5/25: EOGs 3rd grade – Math; 5th grade – Reading
  • Tuesday, 5/29: EOGs 3rd grade – Reading; 5th grade – Math
  • Wednesday, 5/30: EOGs 4th grade – Reading; EOG make-ups for 3rd grade
  • Thursday, 5/31: EOGs 4th grade – Math; 5th grade – Science
  • Friday, 6/1: EOG make-ups for 4th and 5th grade
  • Monday, 6/4: Read to Achieve Test – 3rd grade

We will need volunteers to proctor for the EOGs Friday, 5/25-Thursday, 5/1. There will be a proctor training prior to the test administration. If you are interested and available in being a proctor, please contact Susan Serenari at sserenari@wcpss.net. We will need several volunteers each day. All assistance is greatly appreciated!

 

Joyner Grounds Improvements

While students and staff were on spring break, things were buzzing around JYJ campus!
Thanks to a generous donation from CP and Elizabeth Harris, an amazing artist, Clark Hipolito, created a beautiful mural on the grounds of the pollinator garden. Check out the awesome aerial photo from parent Ryan Ball. Construction also started on the seating wall under the overhang, which should be completed this week.

Moe’s Dine-Out Night to Benefit Joyner PTA

Skip the dishes and join your Joyner friends and family at Moe’s North Hills on Thursday, April 19th from 3-9pm for our final dine-out event of the year. Proceeds benefit your Joyner PTA! Contact Leigh Wolitski with any questions 919-606-5219. See you there!

Get Your JYJ Foundation Fiesta Tickets Today

Hope everyone had a great break, now back to the swing of things! The Early Bird Ticket option for the Foundation Fiesta ends this week (April 14th). Tickets are $75 per person now but after the 14th they will go up to $100 per person. Don’t put it off any longer, buy your tickets today!

https://joyner.auction-bid.org/microsite/

It is going to be a great event with new silent auction items coming in everyday. Get your tickets, join the fun and help us reach our fundraising goal so we can continue to support our JYJ staff!

 

Summer Camp Opportunities!

Ms. Cameron, Mr. Fotta and Mr. Poyer can’t wait to see YOU at camp this summer!

  • Join Ms. Cameron as she goes full STEAM ahead, diving into hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
  • Create priceless one-of-a-kind 2D and 3D masterpieces with Mr. Fotta.
  • Team up with Mr. Poyer and play all of your favorite P.E. games, along with a few new ones he has up his sleeve.

Camps are open to ANY rising kindergartners through 5th grade and run from 9-noon and 1-4 pm. Supervised before care (8-9am), lunch (12-1pm) and after care (4-5pm) included at no extra cost. Camp dates are July 23-27, July 30-Aug 3, and Aug 6-10. To download registration form, click here.

 

Kindergarten Readiness and First Grade Refresher Camp

Ms. Johnson and Ms. Forbes are offering a rising kindergarten readiness camp this year and adding a special week for rising first graders, too! Register soon – there are only 20 slots for each week.

Camps are half-day (9-noon) and run June 25-29, July 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.

 

Try Barre3 and Benefit Joyner PTA and JYJ Foundation

During the month of April, enjoy two classes at Barre3 on Whitaker Mill for $25, and they will donate $10 of your payment to Joyner! See image below for details and click here to register.

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • Apr. 12: Spring pictures and class photos from LifeTouch
  • Apr. 19: Spirit Night at Moe’s at North Hills, 3-9 pm
  • Apr. 19: Student-Led Conferences, 4-6 pm 
  • Apr. 26: PTA general membership meeting, 6:15 pm, and Spring performance, 6:45 pm
  • May 3: JYJ Foundation Fiesta, 7:30-10:30 pm, Whitaker & Atlantic
  • May 5: Science Olympiad division tournament
  • May 8: Teacher appreciation luncheon
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and Food Truck Frenzy
  • TBD: Kindergarten orientation
  • TBD: Field Day
  • May 28: Holiday
  • June 7: 5th grade graduation
  • June 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | EOG Testing Dates and Call for Volunteers, June 11 Make Up Day Cancelled, TEK Clubs Still Have Space

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Want to know the latest updates on implementation of the legislature’s class size restrictions? Check out this video from WakeEd Partnership, or the Deputy Superintendent’s presentation.

 

Wake County Cancels Make-Up Day on Monday, June 11

The last day of school for this year is now Friday, June 8. The make-up day on June 11 is cancelled. WCPSS has used its discretion to waive a make-up day as students have accumulated sufficient classroom time to meet the state requirements. Also, they realized no one would come.

 

End of Grade Testing Dates and Request for Volunteers

End of Grade Testing will take place during the last two weeks of school, on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday, 5/29: EOGs 3rd grade – Math; 5th grade – Reading
  • Wednesday, 5/30: EOGs 3rd grade – Reading; 5th grade – Math
  • Thursday, 5/31: EOGs 4th grade – Reading; EOG make-ups for 3rd grade
  • Friday, 6/1: EOGs 4th grade – Math; 5th grade – Science
  • Monday, 6/4: EOG make-ups for 4th and 5th grade
  • Tuesday, 6/5: Read to Achieve Test – 3rd grade

We will need volunteers to proctor for the EOGs Tuesday, 5/29-Friday, 6/1. There will be a proctor training prior to the test administration. If you are interested and available in being a proctor, please contact Susan Serenari at sserenari@wcpss.net. We will need several volunteers each day. All assistance is greatly appreciated!

 

It’s not too late to register for Spring TEK Clubs

Clubs will meet Wednesdays from April 18-May 23 until 4:45. Please visit this site for club offerings: http://www.teachingenrichmentkids.com/joyner.html and contact TEK to register or with any questions: duval@teachingenrichmentkids.com.

 

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!

 

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Concussions

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.

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

 

Family 5K Opportunity in Dix Park – Save with JYJ Discount 

Joyner families are invited to save $10 on registration for the 5 Factors Fund 5K, to be held on April 14 at 8 a.m. in support of Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina. Use code JYJ10 by April 1 to get the discount. Experience one of North Carolina’s most beautiful parks while you and your family walk or run a 5K or 1-miler at Dorothea Dix Park. This fun family event focuses on building happy and healthy families through the Five Protective Factors that are linked to a lower incidence of child abuse and neglect. Registration includes a t-shirt and a pinwheel temporary tattoo as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention® national effort to raise awareness for child abuse prevention efforts. Deadline to register and receive shirt and tattoo is Sunday, April 1. Register at https://app.racereach.com/event/5-factors-5k-walk-run.

 

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • 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. 19: Student-Led Conferences, 4-6 pm 
  • Apr. 26: PTA general membership meeting, 6:15 pm, and Spring performance, 6:45 pm
  • May 3: JYJ Foundation Fiesta, 7:30-10:30 pm, Whitaker & Atlantic
  • 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 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game AND last day of school!

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.

NewsFlash | Original Works Deadline TODAY, Order Yearbook by THURSDAY, and TEK Club Registration THURSDAY

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

Congrats to Super Speller Nate Mizelle! Nate, Joyner’s school spelling bee champ, tied for 4th place in the Wake County Spelling Bee held on Saturday! Great job, Nate. You represented Joyner well!

 

Original Works Deadline is TODAY, March 21

Choose personalized gifts with your child’s artwork! Artwork and ordering instructions for this year’s Original Works school fundraiser were sent home earlier this month. Choose among lots of great products featuring your child’s very own artwork. Completed forms should be turned into your child’s teacher by TODAY, Wednesday, March 21. Contact Meredith Swindell at mlswindel@aol.com or Catherine Otto at catherineeotto@gmail.com with questions.

 

LAST CALL for Yearbooks – Order by Thursday!

Yearbooks must be ordered by Thursday. Flyers came home in Wednesday folders, or you can order online at http://www.ybpay.lifetouch.com. Joyner’s yearbook ID code is 10746718.

NO EXTRA YEARBOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SO YOU MUST ORDER TO RECEIVE A COPY. Questions? Contact Claren Englebreth at clarenwarenda@yahoo.com.

 

Register for Spring 2018 Joyner TEK Clubs on THURSDAY

Spring TEK Club registration will take place this Thursday, March 22, from 8:00-8:30 in the JYJ media center. You or your child may drop off the registration form and payment on Thursday morning. Registration forms were sent home in folders. Clubs will run on Wednesdays, April 18-May 23 (6 sessions), after school till 4:45. TEK supervises students in the afternoon prior to the start of clubs. Full club descriptions can be found on our registration form or online at http://www.teachingenrichmentkids.com/joyner.html. Extra registration and medical release forms can be found at http://www.teachingenrichmentkids.com/forms.html. Please contact TEK with any questions at duval@teachingenrichmentkids.com.

Save the Dates: Dine-Out Night, Night of Nonsense, Kickball Game

Update those calendars:
  • April 19: Student-Led Conferences (see sign-ups in grade level hubs)
  • April 19: Dine-out night at Moe’s at North Hills
  • May 17: Night of Nonsense and the Food Truck Frenzy
  • June 8: 5th Grade vs. Teachers Kickball Game

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 25-29, July 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.

 

Quick Links

 

Calendar Items

  • 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, 7:30-10:30 pm, Whitaker & Atlantic
  • 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 8: 5th grade vs. teachers kickball game
  • June 11: Last day of school

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.

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

Posted on by Cyndi O'Neil

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 25-29, July 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

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