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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:

  1. Science Club Meeting - 3:45 PM - Wednesday, 3/12

  2. 1/2 Day of School - Friday, 3/14

  3. Buddy Day for Students - Friday, 3/14

  4. 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