Daniel Pink- The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us

Jeremy Gilley: One Day of Peace!

Nothng's Impossible When You Love What You Do!

A 2012 National Magnet School of Excellence Award Winner!!!

2011 NC ABC's School of Distinction



2011 National Magnet School of Excellence

2010 National Magnet School of Excellence


2010 Nominee Panasonic School Change Award

2009 National Magnet School of Excellence

2008 National Magnet School of Distinction



Culture Eats Structure for Lunch!

Joyner's not just a school, it's a community. It's not a place to be for six years of your life, it's a place that will change the rest of your life.

Parent comment at Noodles and Nonsense


Thursday, November 18, 2010

JYJ International Parade!!!

What an AMAZING PARADE!!!











Presenters from Around the World


As part of International Education Week, presenters from around the world shared their culture, their countries, and their pictures with our students.  In the pictures in this post are presenters from Bhutan and Nepal and a U.S. student who studied in South Korea.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Tuesday Nov. 16th is Magnet Open House

Magnet Open House will be held at on Tuesday Nov. 16th at 10 am and 1 pm in the Media Center.

Nov. 15-19 is International Education Week at Joyner!

This week is International Education Week at JYJ!  The culminating activity for the week is our International Parade.  More details to come!

5th Grade Parents Yardsale a Big Success!!!

Our 5th Grade Parents Yardsale was a big success Saturday, raising over $1200 for our Washington D.C. field trip.  A Big Thanks to all who helped!

Character Ed. Committee Collects over 200 lbs. of Halloween Candy for the Troops

Thanks to everyone who donated their extra Halloween Candy to be sent to our Armed Forces.  Parents and students collected over 200 pounds of Candy over a three day period.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Joyner Jamboree is Big Time!!!

This years Joyner Jamboree was the Biggest EVER!!! Over 650 wristbands were sold and we estimate that nearly 1000 people attended the evening's festivities!!! Special thanks to all who made this such a great event. Pictures are soon to follow.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Joyner Jamboree is just a few days away!!!

Dear Parents,

The Joyner Jamboree is just a few days away (Friday, Oct. 15th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.)

Location: JY Joyner Elementary- Out Back, Under the Building, in the Car Pool Loop

Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Cost: $5 for a wristband that gains admission to every activity. Food can be purchased from the vendors listed below. Raffle tickets can be purchased separately as well.

Activities: Bounce Houses, Slides, DJ, Games, Haunted Hallway, Face Painting, JYJ Pretend "Emergency Room", Bucket Raffles (in Cafeteria), JYJ Spanish Dancing at 6 pm

Food: Chick-fil-A, Moes, and Carnival Concessions (snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, etc.)

Special Notes are as listed:

1. Parking is at a premium!!! Be a good neighbor and don't block others driveways or street entrances. Don't leave valuables in your car and make sure to lock things up!

2. Bring a flashlight! The streets around the school can be dark in the evening and with all of the construction, new sidewalk changes seem to happen on a daily basis.

3. If you live within walking distance, you will thank yourself for walking (Once again, bring a flashlight.)

4. Coming with correct change ($5's and $10's) will make things quicker for everyone.

5. Playgrounds are off limits after dark.

6. The main entrance, the back door by carpool, and the doors to the cafeteria will be open as will the restroom facilities. Classrooms are off limits to all except those assisting with preparing our dancers for their performance.

7. Our afterschool program will dismiss from the media center (front of the building.) Afterschool parents should park in the bus loop to pick up students on Friday. Note: Afterschool parents may want to pick up students prior to 5:30 pm to avoid the congestion of the Jamboree or to take advantage of being the first ones there!)

8. Parents, Please monitor your children at all times! Use the buddy system (children go together with a friend or small group) for older children if you need to spend time with your younger children.

9. Wear comfortable shoes!

10. Have a great time!!!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Last Day for No Fuss Fundraiser!

Friday, Oct. 8th is the last "official" day for the No Fuss Fundraiser! To date we have raised over $20,000 (Big Success, especially considering we were making much less selling wrapping paper and candy)and have had over 420 PTA members sign up. If you haven't joined the PTA, it's just $3.50 for an individual membership or $7.00 for an family. Anything you donate over that amount, will go to the No Fuss Fundraiser.

Joyner Jamboree is just a week away!

The Joyner Jamboree is just a week away (Friday Night, Oct. 15th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm!!! there will be lots of Food, Fun, Games, and Activities. The PTA is collecting Bucket Raffle Items in each class and in the Carpool Lane.