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We are so proud to introduce our newest Fifth Grade Safety Patrol! These dedicated students went through an application process, including letters of reference, followed by training and the official Safety Patrol Oath. Now, they are ready to serve our school community! Our Safety Patrol members will be on duty each morning, helping guide students safely from the buses and car rider line. They will also assist during special events and throughout the school day. Their commitment to leadership and responsibility is truly inspiring! Check out these great moments from their training! 📸👏 #PrestonSafetyPatrol #LeadersInTheMaking #PrestonProud

In collaboration with the Caroline County Council of the Arts, a student art exhibition is scheduled for April 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Foundry, 401 Market Street in Denton. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of mediums and subjects, created by our students and curated by their art teachers. Admission to the event is FREE! Attendees may explore and purchase artwork, which will be on display throughout April. #CarolineFamily

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

Our PES 5th-grade Panthers are learning how to draw portraits in Art Class. Some chose to make them self-portraits, while others drew different people. They learned about proportion and placement of the features. Using their observation skills and imagination, all the portraits are turning out amazing! #PESArtists #PESPantherPride

This week, we shine our PES Educator Spotlight on Mrs. Katie Daffin! Mrs. Daffin is a 3rd-grade teacher at PES and is in her 18th year of teaching! She holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with a minor in History and a Master's in Teacher Leadership. Mrs. Daffin is also fully trained in LETRS under MSDE's Science of Reading protocols. Mrs. Daffin is a member of our SIP Safety and Behavior Team. She plans to get the necessary certifications to teach history in High School or College in the future! We are so thankful that Mrs. Daffin has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride

📣 World Autism Awareness Day – April 2nd 💙 Preston Elementary School is proud to recognize World Autism Awareness Day this Wednesday, April 2nd! We encourage all students and staff to wear blue in support of autism awareness. Let's shine a light on understanding and celebrating the unique strengths of individuals with autism. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟💙 #PrestonProud #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #LightItUpBlue

Preston Elementary was bursting with Maryland pride as students and staff celebrated Maryland Spirit Day by wearing bold reds, yellows, blacks, and whites, representing our vibrant state flag. From flag-inspired outfits to fun accessories featuring crabs, turtles, and local sports teams, the school was filled with excitement and creativity. Events like these bring joy and foster a strong sense of community, and we’re grateful to everyone who participated. Go Preston Panthers! #MarylandPride #PrestonElementary #SchoolSpirit

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. 📅 Order Today! 💻 Purchase online at: Lifetouch Yearbooks 📌 Yearbook ID Code: 15437525 Don't miss out—order your yearbook now and keep the memories forever! 🏫✨ #PrestonYearbook #SchoolMemories #OrderNow

📢 Exciting Events Coming Up at PES! 🎉 Mark your calendars, PES families! We have some fun and exciting events happening next week! 🟡 Maryland Day – Tuesday, March 25 Let’s show our Maryland pride! Students are encouraged to wear Maryland colors or Maryland-themed gear to celebrate our great state! ❤️💛🖤 📸 Spring Picture Day – Wednesday, March 26 Lifetouch Photography will be here for Spring Picture Day! Order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTXFBZQH or use the QR code on the flyer. Be on the lookout for more info coming home with students! 🍽️ Breakfast with Buddies – Friday, March 28 We’re excited to host our first Breakfast with Buddies event! Pre-K 3/4 to 2nd-grade students can bring a special guest to enjoy breakfast at 8 AM in the PES cafeteria. This is a free event! Parking is available in the ball field lots behind the school. (Grades 3-5 will have their turn later!) We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎉💙 #PESMarylandDay #PESSpringPictures #PESBreakfastWithBuddies

It's time! Enrollment is now open for eligible PreK and Kindergarten students, and all other students new to Caroline County Public Schools. Please note: • If your child is currently in a Caroline PreK class, there is no need to enroll again. • If your child is currently in PreK-3, they need to be enrolled for PreK-4 at their school of residence and requalified. For more information about the enrollment process and PreK / Kindergarten, please visit carolineschools.org. #CarolineFamily

Congratulations to Noah, Evie, Noah, Sadie, and Dayla! 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

🌟 Positive vibes and Panther Pride! 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating Alexander, Willow, Max, Rebecca, Luke, and Arianna for earning a positive referral! Your hard work, kindness, and leadership make our school a better place. Keep shining! 🐾✨ #PositiveReferrals #PantherPride

Attention PES Families: Our first Breakfast with Buddies event is coming soon! On Friday, March 28th, our Pre-K 3/4 to 2nd grade students can enjoy breakfast with a buddy at PES. This is a no-charge event, and it will start at 8 AM in the PES cafeteria. Participants may park in the ball field lots behind the school and enter via the car rider entrance doors. We ask that you do not block our car rider lane on this day so we can carry on with our normal entrance procedures once the event is over. Grades 3 to 5 will have their own event at a later date. We hope to see you there!

💙💛 Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! 💙💛 Today, our PES Panthers proudly rocked their brightest and boldest socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 🧦✨ We stand together in support, inclusion, and love 🫶🏻 #PESPantherpride

Whoops! We had the wrong post up for awhile and apologize for the confusion. Here's the true story ... Calendar Reminder: Friday, March 21, half day for students; professional development day for teachers. (Please note this is a change from the original calendar: tinyurl.com/2hvccy83) #CarolineFamily

Today, PES kicked off our Kids Healthy Heart Challenge with an exciting assembly! Our students learned all about heart health and how they can help support healthy hearts for kids everywhere. Information on how to participate and fundraise—along with opportunities to earn fun prizes—has been sent home, emailed, and will be included in our newsletter. Let’s keep our hearts healthy and make a difference! ❤️🖤 #PESPantherPride

Our school is getting ready to kick off the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! You've been at the heart of our KHC program in the past, and we hope we can count on you again. Join today to make a difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Please download and register for the AHA app using the QR code below. There will be an email sent to all families with this information, and students will bring home paper copies as well. We thank you for your support!

This week, we shine our PES Educator Spotlight on Mrs. Linda Blackmon! Mrs. Blackmon is our Media Specialist at PES, supporting all our grade levels! Mrs. Blackmon is in her 27th year of teaching! Mrs. Blackmon holds a Bachelor of Arts (Meredith College), a Master of Arts in Conflict Management (Trinity College), and a Master of Science in Instructional Technology (Towson University). Mrs. Blackmon is also a Dorchester County Teacher of the Year (2013-2014)! Mrs. Blackmon is a member of our SIP PBIS/CDAT Team. Mrs. Blackmon plans to continue to grow her students' love of reading and to increase my knowledge of the Computer Science Curriculum! We are so thankful that Mrs. Blackmon has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride

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

📢 Upcoming Events at Preston Elementary! 🎉 Hey, Preston Panthers! We’ve got some exciting events coming up—mark your calendars and get ready to show your spirit! 🧦 March 20 – Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day Wear your brightest, most colorful, or mismatched socks to celebrate inclusion and raise awareness for World Down Syndrome Day! ❤️💛🖤 March 25 – Maryland Spirit Day Show off your Maryland pride by wearing your favorite Maryland-themed gear! Let’s see those flag colors, crab designs, and Old Bay shirts! 📸 March 26 – Spring Pictures Say cheese! Spring picture day is coming up! All ordering information has been sent home—just scan the QR code on the flyer attached to this post to order. Let’s make these days fun and full of school spirit! 🎊 #PrestonPanthers #RockYourSocks #MarylandPride #SpringPictureDay