Dear PES Families,
We hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend! Please be sure to read the entire newsletter to catch up on all of Preston Elementary School's news and upcoming details. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and the CCPS app.
Our newsletter can be accessed here. Here are the important updates for this week.
This week, the chorus, Orchestra, Band, and Panther Singer practices and sessions will run on their normal schedules.
MCAP Testing will begin next week! Over the next two months, our students in grades 3,4, and 5 will be taking their MCAP assessments in both ELA and Math. Please be sure to look out for emails specifically for grade-level families before these tests begin for their students, which will contain helpful reminders and tips!
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.
Show your Panther Pride with our exclusive Spring Spirit Wear collection! 🐾 Choose from two unique designs available in multiple types of wear. Order online now by going to: https://stores.inksoft.com/PRE098. The last day to order is April 21, 2025 – Don’t miss out!
Capture the memories of this school year with the Preston Elementary School Yearbook! For just $20, you can cherish the moments, friendships, and achievements that make this year special. You can purchase online at: Lifetouch Yearbooks by using the Yearbook ID Code: 15437525
Hey, Preston Elementary families! 📣 Join us for Breakfast with Buddies on Friday, April 11, at 8:00 AM! This is a special time for students in Grades 3-5 to enjoy a delicious breakfast with a loved one. 💙Please enter through the cafeteria entrance and park in the rear ballfield lots behind the school. 🚗⚾
Open enrollment has started for Pre-K and Kindergarten programming for the 25-26 school year. Please see our newsletter for more information.
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 Ms. Laura Glessner! Ms. Glessner is a Pre-K 4 teacher at PES and is in her 20th year of teaching! She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood from Frostburg State University and a Master's Degree from Wilmington University in Applied Technology. Ms. Glessner is a member of our SIP Social Committee. She plans to complete National Board Certification this year and will start classes for Speech Pathology certification next year! We are so thankful that Ms. Glessner has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride
Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:
Breakfast with Buddies - Grades 3-5 - Friday, 4/11
Kids Heart Challenge - Ongoing
PES Yearbook Sale - Ongoing
Spring Spirit Wear Sale - until 4/21
If you have any questions about what's happening at PES, please email me (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or call the school directly.
Here are the contents of this week's newsletter:
PES Updates Message from Mr. Angeloni - UPDATED - 4/5/25
Congratulations Mrs. Claytor - Finalist for Support Staff Employee of the Year!
Spring Spirit Wear Sale - NEW
PES Kids Heart Challenge - REPOST
Breakfast with Buddies - Grades 3-5 - NEW
PES Yearbook Sale - NEW
Caroline County Recreation & Parks Summer Camp 2025 - REPOST
Week of the Young Child - NEW
Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment Open - REPOST
One School, One Book 2025! - Ongoing
PES Teacher Spotlight! - Ms. Laura Glessner - NEW
The PES PTO Corner - UPDATED - 4/5/25
CCPS Calendar Updates - REPOST
Powerschool Information Updates - REPOST
CCPS Code of Conduct - REPOST
Change of Student School Assignment - REPOST
Download the CCPS App today! - REPOST
Dress Code Policy Revisions - UPDATED
Choptank Health - April Newsletter - NEW
Navigating Cold and Flu Season - REPOST
FREE Event: Student Art Exhibition at The Foundry in Denton - NEW
Cook Center Resources - UPDATED
Summer Career Enrichment Program - REPOST
SECAC Autism Presentation - NEW
Maryland Pathways Opportunities - UPDATED
MD SPED Survey - NEW
Empty Bowls Food and Fundraising Event - 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