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.
Our newsletter can be accessed here. Here are the important updates for this week:
Before and after school tutoring, Chorus, Orchestra, Band, and Panther Singer practices and sessions will run on their normal schedules this week.
We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Jenn Claytor on being named a finalist for Caroline County Public Schools Support Staff Employee of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Claytor's unwavering dedication, kindness, and compassion shine through every day at Preston Elementary School, where she pours her heart into supporting her Pre-Kindergarten students. Her strong work ethic and caring nature make a lasting impact on both students and colleagues alike.
This Friday, 3/21, 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! We will also raise awareness for World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday, 3/20, where we will Rock our Socks! Students may wear their cool and fun socks on this day!
PES will celebrate Maryland Day on Tuesday, March 25! PES students can wear their Maryland colors or Maryland-themed gear on this day!
Spring Pictures are just around the corner! PES will hold our Spring Picture Day from Lifetouch Photography on Wednesday, March 26. Please use the QR code on the flyer below, or go to mylifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID: EVTXFBZQH - This information will also come home with students via paper copies and emailed to families.
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 Mr. Jason Faller! Mr. Faller is a 4th and 5th grade Math teacher and a 4th grade Science and Social Studies teacher here at Preston Elementary School. Mr. Faller is in his 18th year of teaching! Mr. Faller holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology and Sociology and a Master's Degree in Education. Mr. Faller is a member of our SIP PBIS/CDAT Team. Mr. Faller plans to be the best, most fun teacher for all my students and prepare them for middle school! We are so thankful that Mr. Faller has made the Panther Pride Den his home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride
Please read our full newsletter for all the latest PES and CCPS news. This includes information from our school, the larger school district, and some of our community partners offering resources to our families.
Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:
St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day - Monday, 3/17
World Down Syndrome Day - Rock Your Socks! - Thursday, 3/20
Maryland Spirit Day - Tuesday, 3/25
Spring Pictures - Wednesday, 3/26
If you have any questions related to the happenings at PES please reach out to me via email (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 - 3/15/25
Congratulations Mrs. Claytor - Finalist for Support Staff Employee of the Year!
St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day - NEW
World Down Syndrome Day - Rock Your Socks! - Thursday, 3/20 - NEW
Maryland Spirit Day - Wednesday, 3/25 - NEW
Spring Pictures - Wednesday, 3/26 - NEW
One School, One Book 2025! - Ongoing
PES Teacher Spotlight! - Mr. Jason Faller - NEW
The PES PTO Corner - UPDATED - 3/15/25
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
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