Pre-K 4 took a field trip to Bartenfelder Farms today and had a blast in their corn maze, pumpkin station, play areas, and more! Fall is one of the best times of the year, and our little Panthers are enjoying every minute! #PESPantherpride
Today we teamed up against drugs by wearing our PES Gear to show our school spirit! Let’s work together to make healthy choices and stay drug-free. 🏅 ❤️#RedRibbonWeek #PESPantherPride
Shoutout to our amazing substitute SRO Grauel for filling in at PES and sharing his musical talents during band lessons! 🎺 We're so lucky to have the best School Resource Officers around. Thank you, Caroline County Sheriff's Office for your continued support! #BestSRO #PESPantherPride
This week, we shine our PES Educator Spotlight on Mrs. Cathy Elin. Mrs. Elin is our Multilingual Language teacher (MLL) and has taught for 22 years! She has a Bachelor's from Towson University in Elementary Education and a Master's from La Salle in Building Positive Classroom Communities. She is certified in the following areas: Elementary 1-6, Physical Education, PreK-12, Early Childhood PK-3, ANC Reading 12, ESOL Pre K-12, and ANC Spelling 3. Mrs. Elin is a member of our Wellbeing and Belonging, Equity, and Behavior and Safety Teams. Mrs. Elin plans on continuing to keep loving and teaching our ML students each and every day! We are so thankful that Mrs. Elin has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride
Today we teamed up against drugs by wearing our brightest or neon colored clothing! Let’s work together to make healthy choices and stay drug-free. 🏅 ❤️#RedRibbonWeek #PESPantherPride
Today our Pre-K-4 year olds visited Adkins Arboretum for a nature filled field trip! They had a great time enjoying this wonderful fall weather and seeing all of the amazing sites that Adkins offers! #PESPantherpride
Today we teamed up against drugs by wearing our favorite team gear! Let’s work together to make healthy choices and stay drug-free. 🏅 ❤️#RedRibbonWeek #PESPantherPride
Our kindergarteners had the best time today on their field trip to Wicked R Ranch! 🍂🐴 It was a perfect fall day filled with fun, learning, and lots of smiles. Thank you to Wicked R Ranch for an unforgettable experience! 🧡 #PESPantherPride #KindergartenAdventures
Our first graders had an unforgettable day at Councell Farms🎃 From pumpkins to exploring the field of fun, they embraced all the fall fun. Thank you to Councell Farms for a fantastic adventure! 🧡 #PESPantherPride #FirstGradeFun #FallFieldTrip
Our Fall Spirit Wear Online Shop is officially open until November 8th. Visit sassyshoppe.net or use the QR code to start shopping today. Be sure to select "Preston Elementary" at check-out for FREE delivery to the school. We will also have a different spirit wear sale in the Spring, so this will not be the last opportunity to purchase spirit wear for this school year!
Today we kicked off Red Ribbon Week by showing our support and wearing red! Together, we're united in promoting a drug-free lifestyle and making positive choices. ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #PESPantherPride
Attention PES Families: Please consider helping PES support the victims of the recent Hurricanes that have impacted the southeast of the United States in recent weeks. These informational fliers have been sent home with all students. We are asking for donations of the items listed on the fliers, with a final collection date of October 22. Donations can be sent to the school with students or dropped off by community members. Thank you for considering supporting this important cause.
Red Ribbon Spirit Week is next week, starting Monday, October 21! Red Ribbon Week serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. PES will observe this important week by holding five different spirit days! We will also have special Red Ribbon-themed items and activities for our Panthers throughout the week. The information for Red Ribbon Week and our Spirit Days is being sent home with students and is also found in our weekly Panther Newsletter.
Calendar Reminder: Friday, October 18, all schools and offices closed.
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Attention PES Families: Halloween is coming up! PES will be holding our traditional parade and parties on Halloween, 10/31. In the coming days, information about parties and parades from both the school and classroom teachers will be sent home or shared electronically with families. We are looking forward to another fantastic Halloween Celebration here at PES!
This week, we shine our PES Educator Spotlight on Mrs. Kendel Brown. Mrs. Brown teaches first grade and has been teaching for 5 years! Mrs. Brown has achieved a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Brown plans to pursue a Master's degree with a concentration in differentiated classrooms. Mrs. Brown is the chairperson of our School Safety and Behavior School Improvement Team, and is leading our work around making PES the very best it can be! We are so thankful that Mrs. Brown has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride
Today our second grade got to enjoy a wonderful fall day at JZ Farms! It may have been a bit windy, but there is nothing like fall weather when you’re at the farm! Our Panthers enjoyed all of the games, the ice cream and food, picking their own pumpkins, and so much more! Thank you to all of our chaperones and staff for making this trip a truly memorable experience! #PESPantherPride
Shoutout to our Positive Referral recipients this week: Haven, Braxton, and Ava! 🌟 These Panthers have been shining bright and making our school shimmer by following their PAWS. They've set a sparkling example by practicing responsibility, acting respectfully, working hard, and staying safe. Keep up the amazing work—we’re so proud of you! 🐾✨
Red Ribbon Spirit Week is coming up soon! Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. PES will observe this important week by holding five different spirit days! We will also have special Red Ribbon-themed items and activities for our Panthers throughout the week. The information for Red Ribbon Week and our Spirit Days is being sent home with students and is also found in our weekly Panther Newsletter.
This is our final reminder - orders are due tomorrow :) Please consider supporting our Preston Panther PTO and all they do for our students and staff! Our PTO is currently holding a Water Bottle fundraiser. This Polar Camel Water Bottle is double-walled, insulated, and powder-coated. It has an easy-to-open flip top and a soft rubber finger hold. Water Bottles can be ordered in 20 or 32-oz sizes and come in red or grey. They can also be personalized for an additional fee. All orders are due by Friday, 10/11, and payment can be made via Venmo, check, or cash. The QR code and details for ordering are on the flier with this post, and these order forms have also been sent home.
