Dear PES Families,
We hope everyone is well and enjoying the start to their weekend! Please read our newsletter carefully for all of the news and information from Preston Elementary School.
Our newsletter can be accessed here in its complete format.
📣 Prayer at the Pole – National Day of Prayer You're invited to join us on Thursday, May 1st, at 8:30 AM at the flagpole outside Preston Elementary School for a time of prayer as part of the National Day of Prayer. This gathering is a community-led event organized by local faith-based organizations. All are welcome as we come together to pray for our students, teachers, families, community, and nation. We hope to see you there! 🙏🇺🇸
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.
🌟✨ May the 4th Be With You... on May 5th! ✨🌟 Preston Elementary, get ready to celebrate our Star Wars Spirit Day on Monday, May 5th — because Revenge of the Fifth is just too good to pass up! 😄🛰️ Come to school dressed as your favorite character from a galaxy far, far away... 🧑🚀 Jedi robes, 🖤 Sith cloaks, 👽 aliens, 🤖 droids, or even a wookiee roar or two — we want to see it all! Let’s have some intergalactic fun and show off our Preston spirit in true Star Wars style! 🚀🌌 #MayThe4thBeWithYou #RevengeOfTheFifth #PrestonSpiritDay #GalacticFun
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 - The last day to order is May 31st!\
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Preston Elementary School K-5 students will be attending 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 see our newsletter or website for all details! Permission slips with field trip and chaperone information have been sent home with all students.
📸 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 or visit https://my.photoday.com/g/30039PAN25. Stay in the loop and be the first to view and order your student’s panoramic picture. Let’s celebrate our amazing 5th graders! 🐾💙
🎉 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
Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:
PES Yearbook Sale - Ongoing
Spring Sports Spirit Day - 4/28
5th Grade Panoramic Photo - 4/29
Prayer at the Pole - 8:30 AM - 5/1
Shorebirds K-5 Field Trip - 5/13
If you have any questions related to the happenings at PES, please reach out to me via email (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or by calling the school directly.
Here are the contents of this week's newsletter:
PES Updates Message from Mr. Angeloni - UPDATED - 4/26/25
PES Shorebirds Field Trip - May 13, 2025 - NEW
Spring Sports Spirit Day - NEW
May the 4th Be With You Spirit Day - NEW
Congratulations Mrs. Claytor - Finalist for Support Staff Employee of the Year!
🚗 Car Rider Reminder for PES Families 🚗 - REPOST
PES Yearbook Sale - REPOST
5th Grade Panoramic Photo - NEW
Prayer at the Pole - May 1 - NEW
Caroline County Recreation & Parks Summer Camp 2025 - REPOST
Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment Open - REPOST
One School, One Book 2025! - Ongoing
PES Teacher Spotlight! - Mrs. Tina Farabough - NEW
The PES PTO Corner - UPDATED - 4/26/25
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 - REPOST
Cook Center Resources - UPDATED
Summer Career Enrichment Program - REPOST
Maryland Pathways Opportunities - UPDATED
MD SPED Survey - REPOST
Empty Bowls Food and Fundraising Event - REPOST
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