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 by following this link.
MCAP Testing is ongoing for PES students! Over the next several weeks, our students in grades 3,4, and 5 will be taking their MCAP assessments in both ELA and Math. Please be sure to look out for emails specifically for grade-level families before these tests begin for their students, which will contain helpful reminders and tips!
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.
We’re so excited to invite everyone to the PES Spring Concert happening on May 14, 2025, at 7 PM at the CRHS Auditorium, it’s going to be such a great night filled with music, energy, and tons of school spirit, Preston Elementary School Panthers are bringing their A-game with performances from our amazing Band, Orchestra, Singers, and Chorus, you definitely don’t want to miss seeing all the hard work and talent our students have been pouring into this, it’s a night to celebrate, sing along, and support our young musicians as they light up the stage, bring your family, bring your friends, and get ready for an evening full of heartwarming moments and incredible sounds, see you there, Panthers, let’s make it a night to remember!
🎉 Scout Day at PES – Friday, May 16! 🏕️ Are you part of a local Scout troop? Show your pride and Scout spirit by wearing your uniform to school on Friday, 5/16! Let’s celebrate leadership, community, and the adventure of Scouting together. 💚🦅
👋 Hey PES Panthers! Big news — Career Day is happening May 23, 2025! 🗓️ Wondering what it’s all about? It’s simple: Dress up like what you want to be when you grow up! Dreaming of being a scientist? Throw on that lab coat! 🧪 Thinking about being a chef? Grab a (safe) apron and whisk! 👨🍳 Future firefighter? Astronaut? Artist? Pilot? We want to see it ALL! 🚀🎨🚒 Quick reminder: 👉 Go ALL OUT! Show us your future self — we can't wait to cheer you on. 📸 (And yes... we’ll be snapping lots of pics 👀 so bring your best career look!) See you on May 23rd!
Open enrollment has started for Pre-K and Kindergarten programming for the 25-26 school year. Please see our newsletter for more information.
Save the date! Field Day will be on May 30th! Information on these important dates will be sent home in the coming weeks!
The CCPS Board of Education has released the amended 24-25 school calendar to account for snow days and make-ups. Please see the article linked in our newsletter for details and a copy of the amended school calendar.
This week, we’re celebrating Mrs. Sherman, our amazing school counselor! With 19 years of educational experience—12 in special education and now in her 7th year as a school counselor—Mrs. Sherman brings heart, wisdom, and dedication to everything she does. 💜 She holds degrees in Elementary & Special Education and a Master's in School Counseling, and she's a key member of several school committees, including serving as the Positive Behavior Co-Chair. Mrs. Sherman’s passion is clear: she’s always learning new strategies to support our students and families better. Her favorite quote? “Do the right thing, even when no one is looking.” 🫶 Thank you, Mrs. Sherman, for all you do to make PES a kinder, more supportive place to grow and learn! 🦆✨
Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:
PES Yearbook Sale - Ongoing
Shorebirds K-5 Field Trip - 5/13
Spring Concert - 5/14
Scout Day at PES - 5/16
Career Day - 5/23
Field Day - 5/30
If you have any questions about what's happening at PES, please email me (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or call the school directly.
We appreciate the patience, kindness, and flexibility our community continues to show our staff!
Sincerely,
A.J. Angeloni