Dear PES Families,
We hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend! Please read the entire newsletter to catch up on all the news and upcoming details from Preston Elementary School. We encourage you to also follow us on Facebook and the CCPS app. Here are the important updates for this week:
Our newsletter can be accessed here.
Before and after school tutoring, Chorus, Orchestra, Band, and Panther Singer practices and sessions will run on their normal schedules this week.
The Science Club will meet this Wednesday, 3/12 from 3:45 to 4:30 PM.
This Friday, 3/14 is a 1/2 Day of school with a 1 PM dismissal
PES will celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Monday, 3/17, with a Spirit Day! Wear your green and St. Patty's Day gear to celebrate!
The CCPS Board of Education has released the amended 24-25 school calendar to account for snow days and make-ups. Please see the article linked in our newsletter for details and a copy of the amended school calendar.
This week, we shine our PES Educator Spotlight on Mrs. Emily Hutchison! Mrs. Hutchison is a 1st Grade Teacher here at Preston Elementary School and is in her 5th year of teaching! Mrs. Hutchison holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (PreK - 3rd) and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education (PreK - 8th). Mrs. Hutchison is a member of our SIP Wellness Committee. Mrs. Hutchison plans to continue to learn and grow as a classroom teacher so that she can keep learning meaningful and exciting for students! We are so thankful that Mrs. Hutchison has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride
Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:
Science Club Meeting - 3:45 PM - Wednesday, 3/12
1/2 Day of School - Friday, 3/14
Buddy Day for Students - Friday, 3/14
St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day - Monday, 3/17
If you have any questions related to the happenings at PES, please email me (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or by calling the school directly.
Here are the contents of this week's newsletter:
PES Updates Message from Mr. Angeloni - UPDATED - 3/1/25
Read Across America Spirit Day - 3/7/25 - NEW
St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day - NEW
PES Buddy Day Help Needed - NEW
One School, One Book 2025! - Ongoing
PES Teacher Spotlight! - Mrs. Emily Hutchison - NEW
The PES PTO Corner - UPDATED - 3/1/25
CCPS 24-25 Calendar - UPDATED
PowerSchool Information Updates - REPOST
CCPS Code of Conduct - REPOST
Change of Student School Assignment - NEW
Download the CCPS App today! - REPOST
Dress Code Policy Revisions - REPOST
Choptank Health - March Newsletter - UPDATED
Navigating Cold and Flu Season - NEW
Cook Center Resources - UPDATED
Name that Mobile Cafe Bus Contest - NEW
CELAC Workshops - REPOST
Memorial Morgan 5K - NEW
Summer Career Enrichment Program - REPOST
Maryland Pathways Opportunities - UPDATED
SECAC Event - SSI Information - NEW
CCPS Immigration Support - REPOST
Attendance Reminders - REPOST
Update on CCPS Lunches - REPOST
CCPS Food Backpack Program - REPOST
Promoting a healthy and safe environment for ALL students and staff - REPOST
PES School Improvement Plan and Family Engagement Home Compact - UPDATED
PES Parent Title I Information - REPOST
We appreciate the patience, kindness, and flexibility our community continues to show our staff!
Sincerely,
A.J. Angeloni