Celebrating Our Retirees
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I want to take the time to honor and celebrate this year's retirees.
We have 3 staff members who have provided stellar service to children and families that we want to acknowledge.
Track 4, First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Susan Whitley
Mrs. Susan Whitley is retiring after over 30 years as an educator. She has served PUE for 5 years.
Mrs. Deborah Andrews
Mrs. Deborah Andrews is retiring after 28.6 years of service as an educator.
She served the Pleasant Union community for 20 years as a Special Education Teacher.
Mrs. Kay McEwen is an Instructional Assistant for Track 1, First Grade.
Mrs. Kay McEwen is retiring this year and has worked at Pleasant Union since 1996.
We are very sad to see these dedicated staff members leave Pleasant Union.
But we celebrate that they will enter a new phase of their lives with their families.
Thank you for all you have done to support our students, staff, and families during your tenure with us.
We have 3 staff members who have provided stellar service to children and families that we want to acknowledge.
Track 4, First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Susan Whitley
Mrs. Susan Whitley is retiring after over 30 years as an educator. She has served PUE for 5 years.
Mrs. Deborah Andrews
Mrs. Deborah Andrews is retiring after 28.6 years of service as an educator.
She served the Pleasant Union community for 20 years as a Special Education Teacher.
Mrs. Kay McEwen is an Instructional Assistant for Track 1, First Grade.
Mrs. Kay McEwen is retiring this year and has worked at Pleasant Union since 1996.
We are very sad to see these dedicated staff members leave Pleasant Union.
But we celebrate that they will enter a new phase of their lives with their families.
Thank you for all you have done to support our students, staff, and families during your tenure with us.
Staff Appreciation Events for 2019-2020
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Monday May 4th - Friday May 8th, 2020 |
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Teacher Appreciation Week
We will be celebrating our teachers and instructional assistants in very different ways this year. In years past, our school has held luncheons and planned other special events to let our educators know how much they mean to us. Now that school buildings are closed and our teachers are implementing remote learning, we are asking parents to consider celebrating this special week in some new and creative ways.
Here are a few ways you can honor your child’s teacher next week:
We will be celebrating our teachers and instructional assistants in very different ways this year. In years past, our school has held luncheons and planned other special events to let our educators know how much they mean to us. Now that school buildings are closed and our teachers are implementing remote learning, we are asking parents to consider celebrating this special week in some new and creative ways.
Here are a few ways you can honor your child’s teacher next week:
- Email a thank you note or have your child create a card or picture and email a picture of it to his or her teacher.
- Send an E-gift card. Many businesses allow you to purchase gift cards online and send them via email.
- Send your child's teacher a certificate.
- Have your student create a video message and email it to his or her teacher.
- Many teachers are using Google Meet to meet with students during remote learning. Have your student create a thank you sign to hold up during the Meet or help your student come up with some words of appreciation to share during the Meet.
- Share what makes your child’s teacher so special on social media and tag our school @PleasantUnionYR and use the hashtag #ThankAWCPSSTeacher.
We Love Our Teachers!!!
We are assigning a monthly breakfast/lunch to a specific grade level &/ or track.
You will hear more when it is time for your grade level/tracks turn.
We are assigning a monthly breakfast/lunch to a specific grade level &/ or track.
You will hear more when it is time for your grade level/tracks turn.
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Quarterly Staff Appreciation Lunch - Track 2 Students/Families
Did you know that you only need to donate to a staff appreciation lunch one time this year? NOW IS YOUR TIME! We need monetary donations to be able to provide lunch to all of the teachers and administration on October 18th. Thank you to the track 2 families who have already donated. Make your donation Today! http://pueschool.corecommerce.com/staff-appreciation-monetary-donation/ 9/28 |
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Thank you to all of the Track 2 Families
that contributed to your teacher’s lunch. It was a great hit! They loved their Poke Burri! |
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Second School Counselor at PUE
We are getting a second school counselor at PUE! My name is Chloe Bratt and I am so excited to be joining the school counseling team at Pleasant Union Elementary. I graduated from Long Island University at C.W. Post with a master's degree in School Counseling and graduated from the State University of New York College at Oneonta with a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies. I am originally from New York and recently moved to Raleigh with my husband and almost 2 year old son. We are loving living here and are enjoying all the family friendly fun that the Raleigh area has to offer. I am looking forward to meeting everyone at Pleasant Union Elementary soon! 2-2020 |
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Staffing Update
Jordan Smith joined the Pleasant Union staff yesterday! She spent her day meeting students and staff. Ms. Smith will be sharing information with families very soon about her vision for the counseling program at PUE. If you have specific questions or need to speak with her, you can reach her at jsmith39@wcpss.net. - Kiley Brown - Via Smore - 12/3/2019 |
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Hello!!!
I'm Mrs. Jordan Smith and I am so excited to be the new School Counselor at PUE! I will use the Counselor's Corner hub send updates and announcements about things happening in the counseling department.
I will start teaching classroom guidance lessons next week to introduce myself to the students and
teach them about my role as a School Counselor.
I have also created a parent counseling survey to gather information about parent needs and concerns. This includes a question about topics you would be interested in learning about at our NEW monthly Counselor Coffee Chats. This will be a time to discuss topics of concern like social media, test anxiety, social skills, etc. I would truly appreciate if you could take a moment to fill out this survey so I can gather some more information about various parent concerns. https://forms.gle/8gF3n6dLMD7zitHdA
Many students have asked if I will be continuing K-Kids, and I do plan to carry on with this group in January.
I will also start some small groups and lunch bunch groups in January!
If you have any concerns or questions at all, please feel free to reach out!
You can email me at jsmith39@wcpss.net
Thanks so much & I look forward to getting to know you all!!
I'm Mrs. Jordan Smith and I am so excited to be the new School Counselor at PUE! I will use the Counselor's Corner hub send updates and announcements about things happening in the counseling department.
I will start teaching classroom guidance lessons next week to introduce myself to the students and
teach them about my role as a School Counselor.
I have also created a parent counseling survey to gather information about parent needs and concerns. This includes a question about topics you would be interested in learning about at our NEW monthly Counselor Coffee Chats. This will be a time to discuss topics of concern like social media, test anxiety, social skills, etc. I would truly appreciate if you could take a moment to fill out this survey so I can gather some more information about various parent concerns. https://forms.gle/8gF3n6dLMD7zitHdA
Many students have asked if I will be continuing K-Kids, and I do plan to carry on with this group in January.
I will also start some small groups and lunch bunch groups in January!
If you have any concerns or questions at all, please feel free to reach out!
You can email me at jsmith39@wcpss.net
Thanks so much & I look forward to getting to know you all!!
Staffing Updates
Stephanie Coleman will serve as Pleasant Union's new Instructional Facilitator. In this role she will provide professional development for staff and support students through small group instruction. She previously served as our 4th Grade track 4 teacher. She will begin her new position on November 12. 4th Grade track 4 families will receive a letter from me introducing the new teacher soon.
Lindsey Schreier has decided to seek other opportunities in the counseling field.
We appreciate all she has done to support our school. She will remain at PUE until November 15.
- Kiley Brown - Via Smore - 10/15/2019
Stephanie Coleman will serve as Pleasant Union's new Instructional Facilitator. In this role she will provide professional development for staff and support students through small group instruction. She previously served as our 4th Grade track 4 teacher. She will begin her new position on November 12. 4th Grade track 4 families will receive a letter from me introducing the new teacher soon.
Lindsey Schreier has decided to seek other opportunities in the counseling field.
We appreciate all she has done to support our school. She will remain at PUE until November 15.
- Kiley Brown - Via Smore - 10/15/2019
Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year
Our staff extends a warm welcome to all families as we embark on the 2019-2020 school year. Our caring and compassionate faculty looks forward to working with you as we support your child's learning and growth. Instructional experiences at Pleasant Union incorporate creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and global education as we prepare future-ready learners. We believe in fostering positive partnerships with families.
Each week, I will share pertinent information with you via email and/or text message. Weekly messages will be sent at 6 pm. Staff will routinely communicate with you through newsletters and websites so that you remain informed.
New Staff - Please join me in welcoming the following new staff members: John Zimmerman, 4th grade & Jenna Doares, 2nd grade
Volunteers Matter - Would you like to attend school trips with your child this year? Do you love supporting Pleasant Union by working with small groups and individual learners in the classroom? If so, we need you to register to be a volunteer. Wake County Public School System requires all new volunteers to complete the registration process. If you were approved last year, you must re-register for the 2019-2020 school year. During the first week of school, stations will be set up in the main hallway. The office will also have a station available until 3:15 daily.
PTA - Welcome PUE families to the 2019-2020 School Year. So many exciting events will be happening this year. The PTA welcomes all of the new families to our community. Please look out for our announcements to join the PTA and get a free PUE car magnet! The 2019 - 2020 PUE PTA budget and officers will be posted outside the gym next week! Happy first week for the 2019-2020 PUE School Year!
- Kiley Brown - Via Smore - 7/7/2019
Each week, I will share pertinent information with you via email and/or text message. Weekly messages will be sent at 6 pm. Staff will routinely communicate with you through newsletters and websites so that you remain informed.
New Staff - Please join me in welcoming the following new staff members: John Zimmerman, 4th grade & Jenna Doares, 2nd grade
Volunteers Matter - Would you like to attend school trips with your child this year? Do you love supporting Pleasant Union by working with small groups and individual learners in the classroom? If so, we need you to register to be a volunteer. Wake County Public School System requires all new volunteers to complete the registration process. If you were approved last year, you must re-register for the 2019-2020 school year. During the first week of school, stations will be set up in the main hallway. The office will also have a station available until 3:15 daily.
PTA - Welcome PUE families to the 2019-2020 School Year. So many exciting events will be happening this year. The PTA welcomes all of the new families to our community. Please look out for our announcements to join the PTA and get a free PUE car magnet! The 2019 - 2020 PUE PTA budget and officers will be posted outside the gym next week! Happy first week for the 2019-2020 PUE School Year!
- Kiley Brown - Via Smore - 7/7/2019
Mrs. Kayla Perry Named New Assistant Principal
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Pleasant Union Families:
I am pleased to announce Mrs. Kayla Perry will serve as the new Assistant Principal at Pleasant Union. She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-8 & with K-12 Reading Certification. She received her Master's of School Administration from Gardner Webb University. Mrs. Perry has taught kindergarten to fourth grade. Mrs. Perry brings expertise in the area of curriculum and instruction as she has served as an Instructional Facilitator. She is a long standing member of the community having worked at Pleasant Union for 20 years. Mrs. Perry is a Pleasant Union Panther through & through, as her children also attended Pleasant Union. She is married to Rich Perry. Her son, Vaughan, attends the University of South Carolina Law School & her daughter, Kaylee, is a junior at South Carolina. She likes to run, read, & spend time at the beach. Her motto is, “Do what you love & love what you do.” Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Perry to her new role! Sincerely, Kiley Brown, Principal Via Smore |
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Mrs. Kiley Brown Named New Principal
Please join me in welcoming our new principal Mrs. Kiley Brown. Mrs. Brown most recently comes to us from Orange County where she was Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction. She was Wells Fargo Principal of the Year for Orange County Schools & a Regional Principal of the Year for North Carolina in 2017. She was also won the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Leadership Award in 2014.
More importantly Mrs. Brown went to Pleasant Union Kindergarten through 5th grade where she met her now husband. She has also taught 3rd grade, AIG, & been a school counselor.
How lucky are we to welcome back one of our own!
Click HERE to read Mrs. Brown's introduction letter.
- Mr. Biles - Via Smore
More importantly Mrs. Brown went to Pleasant Union Kindergarten through 5th grade where she met her now husband. She has also taught 3rd grade, AIG, & been a school counselor.
How lucky are we to welcome back one of our own!
Click HERE to read Mrs. Brown's introduction letter.
- Mr. Biles - Via Smore
THANKS FOR THE OUTSTANDING MEMORIES
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It is hard to believe but my 19 year stay at Pleasant Union (aka 2nd home) is coming to a close. Who knew when I was approved to be the new principal of Pleasant Union in August of 2000 that I would still be here in 2019. I guess after 39 years in education and 23 in administration it is time to turn the page & go to the next chapter of my life. The transition is bittersweet as I have loved my time at Pleasant Union & have had the opportunity to work with & meet some outstanding people which I now consider life long friends. It has been a pleasure to see so many students go on to successful times in middle school, high school, college & yes great careers. We have seen many of our students named valedictorians in high school, meet with success in higher ed & to go on to jobs in the United States & overseas. Some are preparing to be doctors, teachers, scientists, IT specialists & much more. Some even come back to be a counselor & even the next principal at Pleasant Union.
Your children have given me many fond memories that will never forgotten. Your continued support helped me grow as a leader & to build Pleasant Union into the showcase school that it is today. I have been proud to be your principal & it is with the that in mind that I go to the next chapter of my life knowing that I had the opportunity to work with phenomenal students, an incredible staff, outstanding parents at the best school in Wake County. Best wishes to your children and to you in the years to come. - Kevin R. Biles - Via Smore - 6/23/2019 |
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Previous Staff Appreciation Events
Cheers to our wonderful Staff & Teachers, whom all this is possible.
We the parents/families are at your side, as we support each other.
We the parents/families are at your side, as we support each other.
