Welcome Ms. Pardo, our New 4th Grade Teacher

Dear Friends,

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Adriana Pardo, our new 4th grade teacher. Ms. Pardo, will be replacing Ms. Rosar for the rest of the school year.

Ms. Pardo taught in Italy and did her student teaching at Fox Road Elementary. She is a graduate of Appalachian State and her family is from Colombia. She moved to the United States when she was 9 years old.

Despite living most of her life in the United States, Ms. Pardo is still very much in touch with her Colombian culture. She also speaks fluent Spanish.

Ms. Pardo met her students today in small groups and will work with them tomorrow as a class. She joins us full-time on Monday. We are arranging a special "Meet the Teacher" event for Ms. Pardo on Thursday Nov. 19th at 5:30 pm, just before our Cultural Dance Performance.

International Education Week Cultural Dance Performance

Mark your Calendars!!! On Thursday, November 19th, at 6:30 pm, We will host a Cultural Dance Performance in the Gym.

Inis Cairde, an award winning Irish Dance School here in Raleigh will be performing and will talk about Irish Dance and the steps they perform.

Our 4th graders will perform the Mexican Hat Dance and we are also hoping to have a group of Chinese Dancers perform for us.

Come on out and enjoy the show Thursday night, Nov. 19th at 6:30 pm in the gym.

Carolina Hurricanes-Harris Teeter Fundraiser

Dear Parents,

We are drawing close to the end of our Carolina Hurricanes-Harris Teeter fundraiser. All orders are due by Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Our school earns $7 to $10 for each ticket sold.

Your student still has an opportunity to sell tickets for the fundraiser, but orders are due back soon. Each student that sells four tickets will receive a "Hurricane Prizepack."

The top school will receive a special visit from the Storm Squad (cheerleaders), Stormy (Mascot), and a Carolina Hurricanes player.

JYJ's Elias Kuhns recognized at WCPSS Board Meeting

Elias Kuhns, a 5th grader in Ms. Nathalie Smith's class, was one of 19 students recognized at Tuesday Night's Spotlight on Students Ceremony during the School Board Meeting.

Spotlight on Students recognizes the very best that Wake County has to offer.

Elias was nominated because of his hard work, perserverance, extra effort, and academic excellence.

We are very proud of him!!!

Belize it or Not!!!

Our 3rd graders are making a difference in Belize! Watch this voicethread to find out how and how you can help!!!

Fall Festival a Big Success!!!

Thanks to all our volunteers, PTA parents, middle and high school students, and our students for making our Joyner Jamboree a big success. We sold over 400 arm bands for children to participate in all the activities and our Latin Dancers were top notch. Thanks for making this such a great night!

Fall Festival Parking

I had a little trouble with my parking video, so I will leave you information in the Written form.

1. Parking is at a Premium
2. Please do not park in the Apartment Parking Lot
3. Please do not block driveways.
4. The best place to park is above the school up on Yancey Street where the new construction is going on.
5. Lock your car/Secure your valuables.
6. It is a good idea to bring a flashlight, so that you can see your way back to your car.

Rain or shine we will have a good time!!!

All the best,

Chris

Heifer Project

Dear Friends,

Thanks for all the support for our Heifer International Project. We have raised over $400 and have also sent a goat to Nepal to go with our Water Buffalo. You and your children have made a real difference in our world!

All the best,

Chris

Where in the World is Mr. Knott's Water Buffalo???

Math Night -Click Play and Enjoy.

Math Night is Tuesday Oct. 13th!

Math night will be held at Joyner on Tuesday Oct. 13th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Come join your student and learn ways to make Math fun and engaging for your student and your family.

Fall Pictures are Thursday!!!

Fall Pictures will be taken on Thursday, Oct. 8th