Polenta Elementary School

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

Congratulations to our Puma Varsity and Junior Varsity Science Olympiad teams for winning first place for both teams in their competitions. These students work tirelessly each week to prepare for this competition. Thank you to the volunteers who work with them each week!

National Assistant Principal Week is April 7th - April 11th. Thank you to our very own Candace Westbrook & EmEm Thompson. We couldn’t do what we do without your tireless commitment and passion for kids. Thank you for helping staff, students, and parents.

Good Evening Families, We are excited to invite you to our Student-Led Conferences for 3rd through 5th grade tomorrow from 5:30 – 7:00 PM! This is a great opportunity for you to see firsthand the progress your child has made this year. While you’re here, don’t forget to stop by our Book Fair to check out some fantastic books and support our school! We are also in need of parent volunteers to help proctor during our upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) tests on May 9th, May 12th, and May 14th. Your support is essential in making sure our testing days run smoothly. If you are available to help, please visit your child’s teacher’s announcement page for more details on how to sign up. Your time and support make a huge difference for our students! We look forward to seeing families tomorrow night. Have a wonderful evening!

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 The deadline to complete the Family-School Relationships Survey has been extended to Friday, April 4! We are surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 Beginning tomorrow, we will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.

We Need Your Help, Parents! Please take the Family—School Relationships Survey between March 17 and 28 to help us with continuous improvement planning and to target support at the school and district levels. Use the following link. surveys.panoramaed.com/johnstoncounty/family

WE NEED YOUR HELP! EOG testing time is quickly approaching. We are looking for volunteers to help proctor. You must be an approved volunteer to assist. Please scan the QR code below to sign up and complete the volunteer process.

It is with great honor and appreciation that in recognition of your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to Polenta Elementary School you are awarded the S.O.A.P award. Your dependability, willingness to take on additional responsibilities—such as driving a bus when needed—and your continuous efforts to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff do not go unnoticed. You embody the true spirit of teamwork, always ready to assist with projects and support your fellow custodians. Your behind-the-scenes efforts play a crucial role in keeping our school running smoothly, ensuring that every student and staff member has a comfortable and hygienic place to learn and work. Your positive attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done inspire those around you. On behalf of the entire Polenta Elementary community, we extend our deepest gratitude for all you do. You are truly a vital part of our school. Congratulations, and thank you for your outstanding service!

Congratulations to Ms Melissa Spain for winning the Johnston County Bus Rodeo this week. She will now go on to compete at the Regional level next month. Thank you for always getting our kids to school safely each day! Your Puma family is proud of you!

This is a friendly reminder of some important dates. Picture Day is tomorrow Friday, March 14th. Be sure to come in your best dressed. 3rd Quarter report cards will go home in Tuesday Folders on March 18th.

Our 2025 Flame For Learning Semifinalists have been announced!!!📣 If you know one of them, say thank you for carrying the torch for learning and for educating the next generation. The winner will be announced on April 22, so stay tuned! Congratulations to all 20 of these exceptional teachers, and every educator that was nominated for this prestigious award! 👏👏👏 To view the webpage, click here: https://bit.ly/4iKeVtW #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

Congratulations to our students who performed this past weekend in the annual Showcase of Stars performance. You did an outstanding job! We also had a group of students who had their art displayed during the show. Congraulations to Mrs Lauren McCall who wrote a Johnston County Ed Foundation Grant that was funded. We are proud of all of our Pumas.

We are excited to announce that Superintendent Dr. Eric C. Bracy will announce the 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Flame for Learning Award during the March 11 Johnston County Board of Education meeting! Please tune in via livestream on the district's YouTube page and help us celebrate our amazing educators!!!🍎📚 #GreatThingsAreHappeningInJCPS

This is a friendly reminder that today Tues, Mar 11th, and Wed, March 12th, are teacher workdays, and there will be no school for students.

This is a reminder to our Pumas to move your clocks forward tonight before you go to bed. Its time for Daylight Savings Time to begin!

Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! 💻 We will be surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our schools and district's effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. You may complete the survey online between March 17th - March 28th using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the following link: https://bit.ly/4i1CG0x We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact your child’s school.