Polenta Elementary School

We are excited about the end of year and the awards ceremonies that will be taking place the last couple of days. Please note the day and time your child has their award ceremonies. We will begin to check ID's, 45 minutes before the time listed and will start letting parents in 15 minutes before. If you have any questions please reach out to your child's teacher. Thursday, May 15th (11:15 am) - Kindergarten ( Schenker, Parker, Taggart, Benson) Thursday, May 15th (1:15 pm) - Kindergarten ( Marsland, Gonzalez, LeBoeuf, Boyd) Friday, May 16th (10:00 am) - First Grade (S. Adams, Yandun, Bartholow, Sampson) Friday, May 16th (12:00 pm) - First Grade (Lester, Simon, LIttle, J. Adams) Monday, May 19th (10:00 am) - 2nd Grade (Sousa, Duran, Lee, Walfall, Arrabaca) Monday, May 19th (12:30 pm) - 2nd Grade (Vaughn, Vero, Boggs, Glenn) Tuesday, May 20th (10:00 - 10:30) - 4th Grade Awards Tuesday, May 20th (1:00 - 1:30) - 3rd Grade Awards Wednesday, May 21st (10:00 am) - 5th Grade (Brown, Carraway) Wednesday, May 21st (11:30 am) - 5th Grade (Salemo, Roe) Wednesday, May 21st (1:00 pm) - 5th Grade (Kapusta/Ferrell/Moreno)

Miss Parker's EC classroom at Polenta Elementary was filled with love, laughter, and the sweet smell of brunch!💕 The students celebrated Mother’s Day a little early by hosting a heartwarming Mommy & Me Brunch, where they proudly presented handmade gifts created just for their amazing moms. 🥰 It was a moment filled with smiles, hugs, and unforgettable memories. Thank you to all the wonderful mothers and grandmothers of these amazing children. You are truly cherished! 💐💖 Thank you to Ms. Kenyatta Echard and Ms. Erica Manley for the beautiful decorations and delicious food.

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On Saturday, May 17th the delicious and generous City Barbeque (110 Cabela Drive) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Polenta Elementary PTA! On behalf of Polenta Elementary PTA you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Garner restaurants some love too! We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e301264 (even if you’re not completely sure) so City Barbeque knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details. We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support! Kristy Polenta Elementary PTA

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Puma Family Moms! We hope you enjoy a fabulous weekend filled with love, laughter, and special moments with your children and families. Thank you for all you do—today and every day!

Today is National School Nurse Day and JCPS is excited to celebrate those who are committed to the well-being of our students each day! Please help us celebrate and champion these dedicated healthcare leaders today and every day of the year! #SND2025 #SchoolNurses

🍎🎉 Happy National Teacher’s Day! 🍎🎉 Today, we celebrate the mentors, guides, and everyday heroes who shape our world. Whether in the classroom, online, or behind the scenes, your dedication and passion for education light the path for generations to come. You don’t just teach lessons, you inspire dreams. 🌟 To every JCPS teacher who’s making a difference, we thank you!❤ #ThankATeacher

Summer is nearly here and May holds a lot of important events! 🎓📚 Make sure you don't miss a thing!📅 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

We just wanted to take a moment to remind you that if you are planning to participate in the Free Summer Meal Packs must be pre-ordered by today, Monday, April 28th. Complete your pre-order using the link below: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScONf.../viewform

🎶🌍 Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night! 🌍🎶 📅 Thursday, April 24, 2025 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Mark your calendars and bring the whole family! 🎉 We’re kicking off the evening with a show-stopping performance from our incredible Puma Treble Maker Chorus in the cafeteria at 5:30 PM! 🎤🎶 You won’t want to miss these rising stars! Then the celebration continues in the gym with our Annual Multicultural Night! 🌎✨ Get ready to take a trip around the world without leaving campus — explore diverse cultures through music, food, displays, and interactive fun! 🌍🥁🍜🎨 This is more than an event — it’s a celebration of who we are! 💛 Come celebrate culture, community, and creativity! 🎉🌟 #PumaPride #MulticulturalMagic #TrebleMakersLive #CelebrateTogether #FamilyFunNight

Puma Family- It's almost time for Staff Appreciation Week and our PTA needs your help! Staff Appreciation will be held May 2nd- May 8th this year! We have the best staff in Johnston County, let's show them some love. May 2nd is our Duty Free Lunch we provide for the teachers! If you can help cover a shift, please check out this link in ways to help cover lunch duty! Can't be here in person and still want to help? Our PTA has created an Amazon wish list and has a Venmo if you would like to make a monetary contribution. Duty Free Lunch: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4CA5AB22ABFA7-55947139-staff Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KMZ169734J92?ref_=wl_share Venmo @polenta-elementarypta Email: Polentaelementarypta@gmail.com for any questions. Thanks in advance!

Johnston County Public Schools hosted its 31st annual Flame For Learning Awards celebration this evening, naming William Marshall as the 2025 Teacher of the Year! Marshall, a teacher and alumnus of West Johnston Wildcats, was one of four finalists, which included Heather Bryant of Clayton High School, Lois D'Agostino of West View Elementary, and Brooke Hayward of Riverwood Elementary School. On behalf of Johnston County Public Schools, the Johnston County Board of Education, and the Johnston County Coalition of Chambers, congratulations to all of the nominees and William Marshall, our 2025 Teacher of the Year! Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4cKeLkA

Spring Break may be over, but the BEST part of the school year is just beginning! We hope your break—and Easter weekend—were filled with joy, rest, and special moments. Now it’s time to hit the ground running and make every day count. Let’s bring that same energy and focus into the classroom as we push toward greatness! Tomorrow, we’re back—and better than ever. Let’s finish this year with purpose, pride, and positivity. The Puma Family doesn’t coast to the finish line… we sprint through it! #PumaPride #FinishStrong #WeArePumas #BackAndBetter #PurposeDriven #AllIn

🚨 Free 5 Day Meal Packs for children and teens age 18 and under this summer! 🚨 Pre-order today at: bit.ly/summermealpacks Visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/schoolnutrition for more information!

Good afternoon, parents, We kindly ask that you arrive for carpool no later than 4:15 PM today. We've had a number of early checkouts due to field day, and we want to ensure a smooth and timely dismissal for all students. Thank you and have a good evening.

It's Time! The Art to Remember fundraiser is here! Order forms went out on Tuesday, but you don't have to wait. Art to Remember is a fundraising company that takes your child's art and turns it into keepsakes for your family. The best part is that every keepsake order supports the arts at our school. Head to Arttoremember.com and search for your child's name, enter their online code, or upload artwork from home and start shopping! If you log in and don't find any artwork, it is probably because your child was absent the day we made the artwork in Art. You can still participate by uploading your own artwork using the instructions found here: https://www.loom.com/share/d212f3e17ec049188affceacacfd6010. If you have any questions, please email the art teacher at SandraEThornton@johnston.k12.nc.us. Thanks so much for your support, and happy shopping!

bus 736 will be running at least 15 minutes late this morning due to mechanical issues. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Good afternoon, parents, We kindly ask that you arrive for carpool no later than 4:15 PM today. We've had a number of early checkouts due to field day, and we want to ensure a smooth and timely dismissal for all students. A few reminders: 🔹 Tomorrow is Field Day for Grades 3–5! 9:30 AM: 5th grade, Ms. Coffey’s and Mrs. Parker’s classes, along with the following 4th grade classes: Mrs. Liles, Mrs. Blailock, Mrs. DuPraw, and Mrs. Portnoy-Weeks. 12:30–3:00 PM: 3rd grade, including the following classes: Mr. Bedoya, Ms. McGovern, Mr. Procaccini, Ms. Adams, Mr. Despalo, and Ms. McNeill. 📸 If you are attending Field Day, please remember to bring a valid Photo ID. 📝 EOG Proctors Needed! If you haven’t signed up yet to help proctor for this year’s EOGs, we are still in need of volunteers. Your support makes a big difference! Thank you for your continued partnership, and have a fabulous afternoon!

Field Day Date Change! Due to the weather forecast for Friday, April 11th, we’re moving Field Day so our students can enjoy the fun outside instead of being stuck indoors! 🟡 K–2 Field Day: Wednesday, April 9th 🔵 3–5 Field Day: Thursday, April 10th

Let's hear it for our 2025 JCPS Elementary Science Olympiad participants!!!🧪🥼 Fourteen elementary school teams battled head-to-head in 15 events, including Backyard Biologist, Chew the Fat, Codebusters, and the always popular Pasta Tower competition. Congratulations to Polenta Elementary for winning 1st place in the Junior Varsity and Varsity divisions. Pine Level Elementary took home the 3rd place Varsity trophy, and 4th place Varsity went to Corinth-Holders Elementary School! 🏆🏆🏆 👏Make some noise for all 14 teams and their hard work leading up to the event!👏 Read more about this exciting event: https://bit.ly/4ctq9Bk #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS