Polenta Elementary School

Breakfast with Santa! Yes, we know him! It is not too late to get your tickets! Just scan the QR code below and get your tickets! Don't forget your camera! Our amazing chorus will be performing that morning as well.https://app.memberhub.gives/breakfastwithsantapolenta

Santa Claus is coming to town! Enjoy a morning filled with songs, stories, pancakes, and Santa! 🎅 Polenta Elementary is hosting Breakfast with Santa this Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 AM to 11 AM. Tickets are $10 per person, and are available via the QR code only. Hope to see you there!

JCPS wants to thank all Johnston County veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your unwavering commitment and dedication to the United States. Thank you!🇺🇸

Polenta Elementary Pumas would like to thank all Veterans who have served in the US Armed Forces! We are forever grateful to you for your dedication to the United States!

Breakfast with Santa! Yes, we know him! Now is the time to purchase your tickets for a morning you won't want to miss! Our PTA is hosting and we are excited to kick off the holiday season. Skip the mall lines, have some pancakes, talk to the Big Guy himself. Bring your camera to capture those memories! Our amazing chorus will be performing that morning as well. You will be able to have your face painted for an additional cost. https://app.memberhub.gives/breakfastwithsantapolenta We are in need of some extra volunteers! If you are able to help, please sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CA5AB22ABFA7-45083579-breakfast?fbclid=IwAR2Ep00TCcNLGypMvhLMfmJcVa6kEVrijV5XREz15vzKhMiItC5JaAYlxeg#/

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 10th is a school holiday in observance of Veteran's Day on Saturday.

Bus 721 is running about 30 minutes behind.

Remember to turn your clocks back an hour before you go to bed tonight. Daylight savings time ends tonight!

Your voice matters! JCPS is partnering with RTI to help create our new strategic plan and we need YOUR INPUT to shape our vision for schools, students, and families. Click here to complete the community questionnaire: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z46

Remember...TODAY is our PUMA PROWL RUN! All visitors who are coming to join us for your students run time, will need a picture ID when you check in. All visitors must check in at the front of the school. We can't wait to see you soon!

Did someone say Trick or Treat?! It's Halloween, and we want to make sure everyone has fun, while staying safe . Check out these tips!👻

PTA has challenged us tomorrow!! I know we can do it! As of tonight we have raised $20K! We have earned Dance Breaks throughout the day! Dare to Share : Anyone who shares (10/31)will be entered to win a Celtic Creamery Gift Card ! Hocus Pocus: Now, it's time to focus! Any child who newly registers (10/31) will be entered to win their class a popsicle party at lunch! Winners of the Cookie and Popsicle Parties will be announced Tuesday morning! Keep getting those donations in! Please make sure to turn in your donations by this Thursday! We get to keep 100% of all cash and check donations!

PUMA PROWL WEEKEND CHALLENGE: A class from each grade level that has the biggest jump in donations will win a cookie party ! We will tally up the numbers on Sunday night at 9 p.m. We are so excited to do this fun run by ourselves this year, which cuts the middle man out! We actually will get to keep 98% of our profits this year! Please help us reach our goal! If we reach 20K, students will have dance breaks school wide all day! If we reach 30k, Mrs. Thompson will have to take on the Bean Boozled Challenge! WHEN WE REACH 40K we will provide the whole school with Pelican's! The best part of our ultimate goal 50k is we get to pie Mrs. Poland in the face! Register, Share, and Donate are the easiest way to raise money!

5th Grade students have been weaving in art class this week with Mrs. Thornton. Savannah is super excited about how her art project for the week turned out. #artisticpumas #pumapride

Are you seeking out ways to support the school through volunteering?  One way you can volunteer is becoming a proctor. Proctors need to be an approved Level 1/2 volunteer. Please visit the link- bit.ly/PESProctor2324 (also listed on flyer), if you are interested in proctoring. We are currently seeking proctors for our upcoming MVPs and COGAT testing  in November. Thank you in advance for helping us run smooth testing sessions this year. 

Bus 701 is being replaced by bus 81 this afternoon

Bus 79 is running in place of bus 138 route this morning.

Thanks to the district for the new KVAC machine, now we can keep our school even cleaner. We even had a good laugh when we realized that Mr. Oliver and Mr. Dulmaine dressed like twins for the day by accident. #CleaningPumas #PumaPride

During this past week, Mr Rotenberry noticed Avery Byrd exhibiting high expectations. At the beginning of the week, students receive their checklist of items that must be turned in by the end of day Friday. Without being prompted or told, Avery brought one of his assignments to lunch with him in order to ensure it was turned in by the end of his block. Great Job for holding yourself to high expectations. #PumaPride #PassionatePumas #PumaOfTheWeek

Congratulations to these classes that won the weekend Share Challenge! Ms. Giraldo Mrs.Boyd Mrs.Ancheta Mrs. Cotty and Mr. Juarez Ms.McGovern Mrs.Kapusta Mrs. Bracy They will each receive extra recess this week. You still have time! All classes who have at least 50% registered will be entered into a daily drawing for a special treat at lunch!