Our PES Pre-K and Kindergarten students celebrated Earth Day in the most hands-on way! Our Pre-K students brought beauty to our school by planting colorful flowers in the front planters—adding a splash of spring and learning the importance of caring for our environment. Meanwhile, our Kindergarten classes dug into science by planting “peas in a pod,” combining Earth Day fun with hands-on learning about plant life cycles and growth. We’re so proud of our young environmentalists for getting their hands dirty and showing love to our planet! #EarthDay #PESproud #PlantingForTheFuture #EarlyLearnersInBloom
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Today we celebrate two of the very best—Mrs. Julie MacDonald and Miss Alicia Meredith! These incredible professionals are the heart of Preston Elementary School. From warm welcomes in the front office to organizing the day-to-day magic behind the scenes, they do it all with care, compassion, and a smile. Mrs. MacDonald and Miss Meredith are more than just administrative professionals—they are the glue that holds the PES family together. Our students love them, our staff counts on them, and our school simply wouldn’t be the same without them. Thank you both for everything you do. We are so lucky to have you at PES! #PESFamily #ThankYou #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #PrestonPride
🎉 Meet our Educator of the Week, Mrs. Farabough! With an incredible 35 years of teaching experience, she currently serves as the Gifted and Talented Teacher at both PES and FES. She holds multiple degrees—including a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland, and master’s degrees in both Reading and Gifted Education. She’s also LETRS trained and a proud member of the Maryland Coalition for Gifted and Talented Education. As she begins looking toward retirement, we’re celebrating the legacy she’s built—shaping bright minds and inspiring excellence every step of the way. Her favorite quote? “You were made for more than success. You were made for significance.” 💫 #EducatorOfTheWeek #PESpride #ThankATeacher
Shoutout to our Lexia Level-Up Superstars! ⭐📚 This week, our K-5 Panthers have been putting in the work and leveling up in Lexia! We are so proud of their dedication to building strong literacy skills. Keep up the amazing effort—learning never goes out of style at PES! ✨🐾 #PESLexiaSuperstars #PESPantherPride
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible bus drivers at Preston Elementary School! Your dedication, patience, and care make a world of difference every single day. Rain or shine, early mornings and busy afternoons—you are the first smiling face our kids see and the last wave they get as they head home. We’re so grateful for all that you do to keep our children safe and supported. You are truly appreciated!
#ThankYouBusDrivers #PrestonElementary #BusDriverAppreciationDay
Our annual Spring Sports Spirit Day will take place on Monday, 4/28! Students and staff are encouraged to wear their local spring sports gear or favorite sports team apparel for this day! Hats are approved, but we ask that no cleats or helmets be worn to school.
Congratulations to Mabel,Julianna, Scarlet, Keyler, Ryleigh, Evan, Sailor, Logan, Aniston, Myka, Cullen, Brooke, Charlotte, Kevin, Teagan, and Raelynn! These 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students earned their Multiplication License for knowing all of their times tables fluency facts up to 10! Way to go Panthers! #MultiplicationMasters #PESPantherPride
Happy Earth Day from Preston Elementary! Today our students teamed up for a special Earth Day Buddy Day event where buddy classes spent the morning helping clean up around the school and then had a blast enjoying some recreational time on the playground and other outdoor areas. Our amazing 5th and 2nd grade Panthers took their efforts to James T. Wright Park, where they cleaned up the local park area and then enjoyed the park’s fun amenities. We’re so proud of all our students for working together to take care of our community and our planet! ♻️🌎 Great job, Panthers! #EarthDay #BuddyDay #PantherPride #PrestonCares #PrestonPanthers #Teamwork #EarthDay2025 #PanthersGoGreen
This week at Preston Elementary, our amazing Pre-K 3 & 4 students celebrated Week of the Young Child with tons of creativity, fun, and smiles! 😄✨ Each day brought joy, laughter, and learning as we celebrated the importance of early childhood education and the bright young minds in our care. 🌟📚 Way to go, Pre-K Panthers! 🐾 We are so proud of our youngest learners! 💙 #WOYC #PrestonPride #LittleLearnersBigDreams
This week, we’re celebrating Savanna and Bennett for letting their Panther PAWS and positive choices shine with shimmer! Each of these students has gone above and beyond—Practicing responsibility, Acting respectfully, Working hard, and Staying safe. Your dedication and positivity light up our school, and we’re so proud of the way you leave your PAWprint wherever you go! Keep shining, Panthers! 🐾✨
The Easter Bunny made a special trip to Preston Elementary School and our kindergartners sure had a fun time on their an annual Easter egg hunt! There was lots of smiles and surprises as they had fun looking for eggs all around their classrooms and our outside courtyard! Their smiles tell the entire story! 🐣🐰🐥
Our Pre-K4 students had a blast with a creative STEAM project where they combined two real bugs to invent their own brand-new insect! Using a mix of fun artistic materials, they crafted their unique bugs, gave them imaginative names, and explained what each part of their creation does. From sparkly wings to twisty antennae, these little scientists and artists blew us away with their creativity and curiosity! 🐞🦟✨ #PreK4STEAM #BugMashup #CreativeKids #FutureScientists
Shoutout to our Lexia Level-Up Superstars! ⭐📚 This week, our K-5 Panthers have been putting in the work and leveling up in Lexia! We are so proud of their dedication to building strong literacy skills. This week we also have a special congratulations to our first two students to finish all of their Lexia and complete the program. Congratulations to Kamden and Jase for this amazing accomplishment! Keep up the amazing effort—learning never goes out of style at PES! ✨🐾 #PESLexiaSuperstars #PESPantherPride
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Calendar Reminder: Thursday, April 17 is a half day for students; professional development day for teachers. (Please note this is a change from the original calendar: tinyurl.com/2hvccy83) #CarolineFamily
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Preston Elementary School K-5 students will attend a special field trip to Shorebirds Stadium in Salisbury, MD, to enjoy a baseball game between the Salisbury Shorebirds and the Fredericksburg Nationals! Our Pre-K 3/4 students will remain at PES for a special baseball-themed day with the Colonel High School Boys' and Girls' Baseball and Softball teams! Please check our website or the PES Family newsletter for all this information! Field Trip permission slips are being sent home today with information on attending the trip as well as chaperone details. All families will also be receiving an email with this information today..
Today at Preston Elementary, our students from Pre-K3 through 5th grade experienced an exciting STEAM assembly filled with hands-on science learning! From interactive experiments to engaging demonstrations, the day was packed with opportunities to explore and discover. This event is just one of the many ways we’re using our Community of Schools funding to bring meaningful and enriching experiences to our students and families. We’re so proud to support programs that spark curiosity and a love of learning—check out the highlights from today’s event in the photos below! #PrestonProud #STEAMatPreston #CommunityOfSchools #HandsOnLearning
📸 Attention 5th Grade Families! 🎓 Mark your calendars—Preston Elementary’s 5th Grade Panoramic Picture Day is coming on April 29, 2025! Don’t miss this special keepsake moment for our graduating Panthers! To get updates when photos are ready, text 30039PAN25 to 90738 ! Stay in the loop and be the first to view and order your student’s panoramic picture. Let’s celebrate our amazing 5th graders! 🐾💙
We’re excited to celebrate Mrs. Gancasz as our Educator of the Week! Mrs. Gancasz brings 26 years of experience to her role as an Intensive Support Special Education Teacher here at Preston Elementary. She supports students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is an active member of several school committees, including the Positive Behavior Committee, PBIS, and CDAT teams. With a BS in Early Childhood Education from Buffalo State University and a Master’s in Reading Curriculum and Instruction from Phoenix University, Mrs. Gancasz is also trained and certified in OG–Reading, OG–Math, and LETRS.
Her passion for education shines through her goal of continuing to make a lasting impact on her students. One of her favorite quotes, by John Lennon, says it best: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” Thank you, Mrs. Gancasz, for all you do for our PES students and community! 💜📚
This week, we’re celebrating Roselyn, Jaedyn, and Calvin for letting their Panther PAWS and positive choices shine with shimmer! Each of these students has gone above and beyond—Practicing responsibility, Acting respectfully, Working hard, and Staying safe. Your dedication and positivity light up our school, and we’re so proud of the way you leave your PAWprint wherever you go! Keep shining, Panthers! 🐾✨
Shoutout to our Lexia Level-Up Superstars! ⭐📚 This week, our K-5 Panthers have been putting in the work and leveling up in Lexia! We are so proud of their dedication to building strong literacy skills. Keep up the amazing effort—learning never goes out of style at PES! ✨🐾 #PESLexiaSuperstars #PESPantherPride
