Dear PES Families,
We hope everyone is off to a great start to their Spring Break! Please enjoy this time with friends and family, and a Happy Easter to all of our PES Families! Please be sure to read the entire newsletter to catch up on all of Preston Elementary School's news and upcoming details. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and the CCPS app.
Our newsletter can be accessed here.
School will reopen on Tuesday, 4/22, at the conclusion of Spring Break.
MCAP Testing is ongoing for PES students! Over the next two months, our students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking their MCAP assessments in 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!
Show your Panther Pride with our exclusive Spring Spirit Wear collection! 🐾 Choose from two unique designs available in multiple types of wear. Order online now by going to: https://stores.inksoft.com/PRE098. The last day to order is April 21, 2025 – Don’t miss out!
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! 🐾💙
We’re excited to celebrate Mrs. Gancasz, who brings 26 years of experience to her role as an Intensive Support Special Education Teacher here at Preston Elementary, as our Eductor of the Week! 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. Thank you, Mrs. Gancasz, for all you do for our PES students and community! 💜📚
Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:
PES Yearbook Sale - Ongoing
Spring Spirit Wear Sale - until 4/21
Spring Break! - 4/18 to 4/21 (school restarts 4/22)
5th Grade Panoramic Photo - 4/29
Shorebirds K-5 Field Trip - 5/13
If you have any questions about what's happening at PES, please email me (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or call the school directly.
Here are the contents of this week's newsletter:
PES Updates Message from Mr. Angeloni - UPDATED - 4/19/25
PES Shorebirds Field Trip - May 13, 2025 - NEW
Congratulations Mrs. Claytor - Finalist for Support Staff Employee of the Year!
🚗 Car Rider Reminder for PES Families 🚗 - REPOST
Spring Spirit Wear Sale - REPOST
PES Yearbook Sale - REPOST
5th Grade Panoramic Photo - 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. Kristy Gancasz - NEW
The PES PTO Corner - UPDATED - 4/19/25
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
Navigating Cold and Flu Season - 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