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Today, Preston Elementary proudly celebrates Nurse Brenda Smith—our incredible school nurse who goes above and beyond for our students and staff every single day. From tending to scraped knees and stomachaches to providing comfort, care, and support, Nurse Smith is truly the heart of our school. We are so thankful for all the ways she keeps us safe, healthy, and smiling. On behalf of every student, teacher, and staff member—thank you, Nurse Brenda, for all that you do!

We’re turning up the volume on our appreciation—literally! Today, every member of our amazing team received a mini speaker—perfect for beach days, road trips, or just kicking back with your favorite tunes as summer approaches. Thanks for being the soundtrack to our success all year long!

🌿💚 Wear Green Day – Thursday, May 8! 💚🌿 Preston Elementary is going green for a great cause! Join us next Thursday by wearing green to show your support for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Let’s work together to spread awareness, show kindness, and support the mental well-being of every child. 🧠💪

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

A huge shoutout to our amazing Preston Panther PTO for today’s thoughtful gifts for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Our teachers and staff were surprised with personalized PES beach towels and a bundle of summer essentials—just what they need to look forward to a relaxing summer break. Thank you for helping make this week extra special. Our teachers are already dreaming of sunny beach days with their new gear! #PrestonPride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouPTO #SummerReady #PESPride

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! 🦆✨

We’re kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with full hearts and full stomachs! Today, our incredible teachers and staff enjoyed a delicious Tenchi Bowl lunch bar as a small token of our deep appreciation. Thank you to every educator and staff member who pours their time, energy, and love into our students each day. You are the heart of Preston Elementary, and this week is all about YOU!

Preston Elementary | May the 4th Be With You! The Force was strong at Preston Elementary today! Our halls were filled with Jedi, Sith, stormtroopers, and more as we celebrated May the 4th Be With You Spirit Day. Students and staff showed off their Star Wars spirit with epic costumes—there were plenty of Baby Yodas, R2-D2s, and even a few brave stormtroopers keeping watch! Thanks to everyone who joined the galactic fun and made today out of this world!

Digging Into Learning in Pre-K! Mrs. Glessner’s class had an exciting time this week investigating earthworms as part of their hands-on science exploration! Our curious Pre-K students observed how earthworms move, what they feel like, and where they live. They asked questions, made predictions, and got up close with nature—proving that even the tiniest creatures can lead to big discoveries. Way to go, little scientists! #PrestonProud #PreKScience #HandsOnLearning #LittleExplorers #MrsGlessnersClass

🌿💚 Wear Green Day – Thursday, May 8! 💚🌿 Preston Elementary is going green for a great cause! Join us next Thursday by wearing green to show your support for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Let’s work together to spread awareness, show kindness, and support the mental well-being of every child. 🧠💪

This week, we’re celebrating Hannah, Aubrey, and Sailor 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! 🐾✨

Congratulations to Kennedy, Steven, and Raelynn! These 3rd and 4th grade students earned their Multiplication License for knowing all of their times tables fluency facts up to 10! Way to go Panthers! #MultiplicationMasters #PESPantherPride

Our Pre-K4 students took on a fun STEAM challenge this week—designing spider webs and creating spiders that met specific design goals. Each spider needed 8 legs and 2 body parts, and each web had to hold at least 10 insects. The kids used creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to meet the challenge and loved sharing how they built their spiders and designed their webs. We’re proud of our little engineers for diving into hands-on learning and showing off their STEAM skills! #PrestonProud #STEAMatPreston #PreK4 #HandsOnLearning

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today, we celebrate the amazing women who keep our students fueled and smiling every day! A huge THANK YOU to: Mrs. Amanda Ellis, Mrs. Christina Morgan, Ms. Hardenia Potter, and Ms. Cheryl Stafford Your dedication, care, and hard work make a world of difference in our school community. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, you serve more than just meals — you serve kindness, comfort, and love. We appreciate everything you do — you are true heroes at Preston Elementary!

This National PE and Sports Week, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Christi Saylor for everything she does for our school, staff, and especially our students! Her energy, passion, and dedication to health and physical education inspire us all. From leading fun and engaging activities to promoting lifelong fitness, Mrs. Saylor makes a lasting impact every day. We appreciate you! #ThankYouMrsSaylor #NationalPESportsWeek #PEChampion #GratefulHeart

What a Fun Day at Preston Elementary! Today, our Early Childhood students had an unforgettable experience at our very own petting zoo! The kids were all smiles as they got to meet and pet goats, sheep, ducks, rabbits, and even a horse. It was a great opportunity to explore and learn about animals in a hands-on way. #PrestonPride

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. A special congratulations to Luke, our 3rd student at Preston Elementary School, to complete all of his Lexia Core5 coursework! Keep up the amazing effort—learning never goes out of style at PES! ✨🐾 #PESLexiaSuperstars #PESPantherPride

Spring Sports Spirit Day at Preston Elementary! Today, students showed their team spirit by wearing their favorite spring sports gear, Baltimore Orioles apparel, and other sports-themed outfits. The school was filled with jerseys, hats, and big smiles as we celebrated our love for sports and school pride. Thank you to all the students and staff who made Spring Sports Spirit Day a success!

Today our 4th and 5th graders visited the Sultana Foundation Holt Educational Center and the Lawrence Wetland Preserve! Students explored colonial history, learned about the Chesapeake Bay, and discovered the importance of wetlands through hands-on activities. It was an exciting day of outdoor learning, exploration, and teamwork — an unforgettable experience for everyone! #FieldTrip #SultanaFoundation #WetlandPreserve #OutdoorLearning