Polenta Elementary School

Jackson has been working really hard this month to meet the high expectations we have in 5th grade. He has especially been working on time management and getting ready for 6th grade. At the beginning of the year, Jackson was having a difficult time getting assignments completed on time. This month, he decided himself to become very organized and has made a plan to get certain assignments completed on certain days. Every week, Jackson is on task and really working hard! With this new schedule that he created for himself, he now has time to help others and his teachers, as well as to do enrichment activities to help him grow even more! I am so proud of him!

Ethan is always making sure his peers and himself are always engage in studies, following instruction, and following outside/inside directions. He holds himself and his peers accountable for their behaviors.

JCPS wrapped up the 2023-2024 school year ranked 35th in the state overall! 💪 Now we are future-focused on our 2029 goal of being in the top 20% in the state. With the best teachers, students, and parents giving their all, we will get there! 📚🏫🎓 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We continue to grow and improve each & every day! 🌟 JCPS English learners showed more improvement than the state average in back-to-back years! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

One last reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, for JCPS students on the traditional calendar. 📅

This weekend's Puma Prowl challenge is the biggest jump in donations. The class in each grade level that makes the largest jump in donations over the weekend, wins a cookie party! Here is the link: https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=646f49e1c1b69

JCPS showed exceptional growth for the 2023-2024 school year❗ Eleven schools are no longer on the Assisted Targeted Support and Improvement list. JCPS is moving forward! 🚂 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Reminder to wear Orange tomorrow for Unity Day.

Mrs. Tami Poland, principal of Polenta Elementary is our next honoree for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! ✨ Mrs. Poland is an exceptional leader, and she has an immense impact on the students and staff of Polenta Elementary. Her bright smile shines through because being an educator is her true passion. Puma family, let's give a round of applause to Mrs. Poland! 🐱

Mrs. Tami Poland, principal of Polenta Elementary is our next honoree for #NationalPrincipalsMonth! ✨ Mrs. Poland is an exceptional leader, and she has an immense impact on the students and staff of Polenta Elementary. Her bright smile shines through every day because being an educator is her true passion. Puma family, let's give a round of applause to Mrs. Poland! 🐱

JCPS is raising the bar of academic success! ⬆ We were above the state average for all EOG/EOC subject areas in grades 3-8 and in high school Math 1 and Biology. ✨ #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

The Puma Prowl is back again this year with an exciting change, a GLOW DANCE!  This is the PTA’s main fundraiser for the year. Puma Prowl packets have gone home in bookbags today.  Please be sure to look inside for an informational flyer to see all the exciting prizes and incentives that can be earned this year. Donations can be made online or with cash or checks through October 23 rd . We get to keep 100% of all cash and check donations. Oct 25th will be the Glow Dance during your child’s enhancement time.   Our goal is to have all students registered by Thursday. Share! Share! Share!

Ava is an amazing person in class. She is kind hearted and supportive of her classmates. Ava comes in to class with a contagious smile on her face. She is always volunteering to help other students and teachers. She is honest and reliable. She represents the CORE values of a PUMA in all she does.

With the guidance of exceptional educators, our students continue to excel! 😎 According to the academic growth data, from the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of our schools exceeded growth, compared to the state average of 29%. 💪 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

JCPS continues to improve its school performance grades! 🌟 We are proud to announce that 89% of our schools received a school letter grade of A, B, or C according to recent data, surpassing the state average of 66%. This is a tremendous increase since 2018, when 65% of our schools were identified as the same. Through dedication and hard work, three schools moved from a letter grade of C to B, and four schools moved from D to C! 👏 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Aubrey is such a compassionate friend in class. She is always looking for others who need help. She is the first to help a friend clean up a mess, offer to help go over what they should be doing or simply helping a student find their page number in our math or reading books. She truly embodies what it means to be a compassionate leader in our classroom. Congratulations Aubrey for being our Puma of the Week!

Come join us tomorrow, Oct. 5th @ Smith's Nursery from 9am - 5pm. Remember to show your flyer or this post for Polenta to get credit!

JCPS communities came together in an extraordinary way for our neighbors in Western North Carolina! 🌟 Donations from our schools for the Hurricane Helene Relief filled three dump trailers, three 3 box trucks, two pickup trucks, and two vans! This outpouring of kindness, compassion, and generosity is what our school system is built upon. We thank everyone involved in this effort! We continue to keep everyone affected by this devastating event in our hearts! ❤

Thousands of supplies. Hundreds of donors. One common goal…helping those in their time of need. ❤ Today our Facility Services team gathered supplies from our schools, which were Hurricane Helene Relief donation sites. In a few hours, these supplies will be transported to Western North Carolina. Thank you to the many, many students, parents, and staff who have responded promptly and compassionately. Also, a special thanks to Johnston County Government and the Johnston County Sheriff's Office for allowing us to partner with you in this effort. 🤝

As we provide critical assistance to our neighbors in Western North Carolina, here's a reminder of our district's partnership with Johnston County Government's Hurricane Helene Relief Effort. The region is in dire need of new, unused blankets. As you continue supporting the relief efforts, place these at the top of the list. Thank you!