We would like to congratulate Olivia as our very first PES PAWSitive Referral recipient of this young school year! Olivia was following our Preston Pledge through being respectful, kind and caring. Great job, Olivia! #PESPantherPride
The first day of Pre-K was filled with fun, learning, and joy! Our new Panthers made their first school memories today with many more to come! Happy First Day of School to our PES Pre-K Panthers! #PESPantherpride
Today we welcomed our newest Panthers and their families for Pre-K Orientation! Students in our Pre-K 3 and 4 year old programs were able to meet their teachers, tour their classrooms, and get excited for the very first day of school! Tomorrow is the big day! We can’t wait to welcome our newest Panthers for their very first day of school ever at PES #PESPantherpride
We want to congratulate our very own Jenn Claytor for the completion of her Childhood Development Associate credential! Last night, Mrs. Claytor was honored, along with several of her colleagues, at our Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Claytor completed this rigorous process over 2 years, taking classes at Chesapeake College, creating and submitting a professional portfolio, completing the Maryland Credentialing Exam, and also having multiple classroom visits and audits from the Maryland State Department of Education. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication that she put in to earn this credential! Mrs. Claytor is a Pre-K 4 Instructional Assistant working with Mrs. Ashley Ireland in our PES Early Childhood Program. Congratulations Mrs. Claytor!
We are preparing to welcome our newest Panthers, as Pre-K 3 and 4 are getting ready to start! Pre-K 3 and 4 Orientation will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th from 2 to 3 PM at PES. This will allow Pre-K families to tour their students' classrooms and drop off supplies. The first day for all CCPS Pre-K programming will be Thursday, September 5th. We hope to see our new Pre-K families at orientation, and we are so excited for the very first day of school for our new Panthers!
Calendar Reminder: Monday, Sept. 2, all school and offices closed in observance of Labor Day.
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We are preparing to welcome our newest Panthers, as Pre-K 3 and 4 are getting ready to start! Pre-K 3 and 4 Orientation will be on Wednesday, September 4th from 2 to 3 PM at PES. This will be an opportunity for Pre-K families to tour their student's classrooms and drop off supplies. The first day for all CCPS Pre-K programming will be on Thursday, September 5th.
Our panthers had the best first day starting their new era!! 🐾✨ The excitement was in the air as students and staff kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with smiles, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of school spirit. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! #PESPantherpride #CarolineBTS24
Thank you to our amazing Preston Panther PTO for taking such great care of our teachers and staff this week! We were treated to breakfast and dessert spreads, as well as many other delicious treats! They also decorated our PES Panther Pride lounge and made it come alive with our PES Eras theme! #PESPantherPride
🐾✨ Meet the Teacher was a success this afternoon! It was wonderful to see our Panthers, who've grown and are ready for their next era. We're so excited to kick off this school year together—let’s make it one to remember! 🌟🫶🏻🪩 #PESShimmers #InOurPESEra #PESPantherPride
✨🐾 We’re in our Preston Elementary School era ✨🐾
What a fantastic kickoff with teachers to the 24-25 school year today! We're ready to shimmer through every era together—embracing the highs, learning from the challenges, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Wednesday can't come soon enough! Panthers, are you ready for it? 🫶🏻🪩 #PESShimmers #InOurPESEra #PESPantherPride
Our PES Meet the Teacher will be held tomorrow, Monday, August 26th from 2 to 3 PM. This is an opportunity to come to PES to drop off classroom supplies, tour our school, and meet your student's teacher! We will also have a limited supply of free backpacks filled with school supplies for students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our PTO will also be available to help parents sign up for PTO membership! Kona Ice will also be available and parked beside the school. All Kona Ice proceeds benefit our Preston Panther PTO.
We want to take the time to thank our amazing custodial team for all of their hard work and dedication they have put into Preston Elementary School this summer to get our school ready for our students! Mr. Gary Hart and Mr. and Mrs. Tyrell and Jeanne Brummell always make sure that our school is shining bright! Thank you to LNT Seafood for catering our Thank You Luncheon! #PESPantherPride
Our annual PES Meet the Teacher will be on Monday, August 26th from 2 to 3 PM. This is an opportunity to come to PES to drop off classroom supplies, tour our school, and meet your student's teacher! We will also have a limited supply of free backpacks filled with school supplies for students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our PTO will also be available to help parents sign up for PTO membership! Kona Ice will also be available and parked on the side of the school. All Kona Ice proceeds benefit our Preston Panther PTO.
🐾✨ Let's give a warm welcome to Ms. Colleen France, our new School Psychologist at Preston Elementary!
With a Bachelor's in Psychology and both a Master's and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology from Towson University, Ms. France brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our school. After completing her internship at LMS in Caroline County, this is her first year as a full-fledged school psychologist, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her!
Ms. France was inspired to become a school psychologist to serve those in our community who might not otherwise have access to mental health services.
She plans to support our students' mental health with compassion and empathy, making sure every student feels seen, heard, and understood.
Outside of work, Ms. France loves traveling to faraway places (she visited Nova Scotia and Morocco this summer), doing jigsaw puzzles, taking day trips, crafting, and ticking off her bucket list (and adding new items!). And here's a fun fact: she was a pastry chef for 20 years before becoming a school psychologist!
Her message to our school community: "My door is always open. My shoulders are strong. My ears are always ready to listen. My heart is always full of love ready to share."
Welcome to the Preston family, Ms. France! We’re thrilled to have you with us! 🐾✨ #PESPantherpride
This is the final reminder to all PES families that our annual PES Title I Information Night will take place tomorrow, August 15th at 5:30 in the PES cafeteria. This annual event features the PES administration presenting our Title I Funding plans and information for the upcoming school year. Information covered includes current uses of Title I funding at PES, an overview of the Title I budget for PES, and more. We will have light snacks and refreshments for students and families!
🐾 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Deja Thompson as our new Community Schools Coordinator at Preston Elementary! With a wealth of experience in education, including roles as an instructional assistant, mentor, math interventionist, and After/Summer School Coordinator, Mrs. Thompson is bringing her passion and dedication to our school community.
Her main goals for this school year include learning more about our growing Preston community to bring programs and opportunities that families truly want and need. She’s committed to connecting our school with the community through engaging programs and strong family connections.
Outside of work, Mrs. Thompson enjoys listening to true crime and comedy podcasts, creating memories with her growing family, and she has a fun love for The Grinch!
Join us in giving Mrs. Thompson a warm welcome to the Preston family – we’re so excited to have her on board! 🎉 🐾 #WelcomeToPES #PrestonPantherPride
Attention all PES Families: This week our PES Front Office staff will conduct our annual Summer Class Assignment mailing. All letters to families with students in grades K-5 for this upcoming school year will be mailed out no later than Friday, August 16th. This mailing will include our welcome back letter, your child's class assignment letter, another copy of your child's school supply list, our PES Title I Family Engagement Compact, and a CCPS school calendar. Next week we will also post the welcome letter to our social media outlets once our mailing has been completed. Thank you and have a fantastic day!
This is a reminder to all PES families that our annual PES Title I Information Night will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 in the PES cafeteria. This annual event features the PES administration presenting our Title I Funding plans and information for the upcoming school year. Information covered includes current uses of Title I funding at PES, an overview of the Title I budget for PES, and more. We will have light snacks and refreshments for students and families!
We’re inching closer to August 28! Get ready for the big day by checking out our Back to School Central page at: carolineschools.org
More information still to be added as details are finalized!
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