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
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..
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
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
Thank you to all of our wonderful families in grades 3–5 who joined us for Breakfast with Buddies this morning! It was such a joy to see our students spending quality time with their parents, grandparents, and special guests—what a heartwarming way to start the day ☀️. We’re also incredibly grateful to our amazing cafeteria and custodial teams whose hard work and dedication helped make this event possible ❤️. Check out some highlights from this special morning below—we’re so proud to have such a supportive and connected Preston Elementary community! #PrestonPride #BreakfastWithBuddies #GratefulHearts
Day One of the Kids Heart Challenge Obstacle Course at PES! Our Panthers had a blast in PE with Mrs. Saylor as they took on the first day of the Kids Heart Challenge obstacle course! From jumping and balancing to racing through the course, they gave it their all while learning about the importance of heart health. We’re so proud of our PES Panthers for showing their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to raising heart-healthy awareness. Let’s keep the momentum going! ❤️🔥 #KidsHeartChallenge #HeartHealthyPES #PantherPride #PESPride
Hey, Preston Elementary families!
This is a final reminder to please join us for Breakfast with Buddies on Friday, April 11, at 8:00 AM! This is a special time for Grades 3-5 students 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.
We can't wait to see you there for good food and great company! 🥯🍩☕ See you soon! 😊 #PrestonProud #BreakfastWithBuddies
Preston Elementary is all in for Food Waste Prevention Week and CCPS Composting Day! Our students are leading the way in our cafeteria today—sorting, composting, and showing how small actions make a big difference ♻️🌱🍎➡️🌍 Check out our photos of them in action and join us in making our planet greener! #PrestonComposts #CCPSGoesGreen #FoodWastePreventionWeek
This week, we shine our PES Educator Spotlight on Mrs. Amy Riley! Mrs. Riley is a 2nd-grade teacher at PES and is in her 13th year of teaching in CCPS! She holds an Associate's Degree in Elementary Education, a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood. Mrs. Riley is a member of our SIP PBIS/CDAT Committee. She plans to open her own school for birth to 2nd grade based on the Montessori methods of education. We are so thankful that Mrs. Riley has made the Panther Pride Den her home! #PESEducators #PESPantherPride
This week, we are proud to celebrate Mrs. Deanne Waters, our incredible Assistant Principal here at Preston Elementary!
Mrs. Waters is the heart of our school—her dedication to our students, support for our staff, and unwavering commitment to our entire school community make Preston a truly special place. Whether she’s encouraging a student, leading with compassion, or stepping in wherever she’s needed, Mrs. Waters leads with kindness, strength, and a servant’s heart.
Thank you, Mrs. Waters, for all you do. We are so lucky to have you as part of the Preston family!
#AssistantPrincipalsWeek #ThankYouMrsWaters #PrestonPride #PrestonElementary
Our official Safety Patrol has launched just in time for Quarter 4! These dedicated 5th graders are stepping up as leaders to help keep our hallways, bus loop, and car rider line safe and orderly during arrival and dismissal. Thank you for being role models for our Panther community—what a way to finish the year strong! 🌟🐾
We wrapped up Quarter 3 with our awards assemblies today! Congratulations to all of our PAWSitive Panthers, Shining Stars, Glimmers of Greatness, and Specialist Award winners. Your hard work, kind hearts, and determination do not go unnoticed. Check out some photos of our incredible award recipients—way to shine, Panthers! 🥇❤️ #PESPantherPride
This week, we’re celebrating Noah, Evie, Eliza, and Elliot 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! 🐾✨
📚✨ Celebrating Mrs. Linda Blackmon on Media Specialist Appreciation Day! ✨📚
Today, we want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing media specialist, Mrs. Linda Blackmon, for all she does to inspire a love of reading and learning at Preston Elementary! From helping students find the perfect book to creating a welcoming space in the library, she makes a difference every single day.
Join us in showing appreciation for Mrs. Blackmon in the comments below! 💙📖 #ThankYouMrsBlackmon #MediaSpecialistAppreciation #PrestonElementary
