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
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!
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
🎉 This week’s Educator of the Week is Mrs. Christina Saylor! With 25 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Saylor brings energy, positivity, and a passion for fitness to PES as our Physical Education Teacher and a SIP Wellness Committee member. She earned her B.S. in K–12 Physical Education from Salisbury State University and is committed to finishing her final five years of teaching right here with us! Her favorite advice? "Whatever you do, always give 100% — unless you're donating blood." (Thanks for the laughs, Bill Murray!) We’re so grateful for everything Mrs. Saylor does to keep our students active, healthy, and having fun! 🏃♀️💪 #EducatorOfTheWeek #PESpride #ThankATeacher
🌟✨ 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
Update: All permission slips and chaperone forms are due on Monday, 4/28. 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 have been sent home previously with information on attending the trip as well as chaperone details.
PreK-3 had a fun and wonderful Blue Day! We made “magic” yogurt that started as white and then turned to blue when we mixed it! We also ate blueberries, blue corn chips, and blue cereal. We mixed glue, shaving cream, and blue paint to make a puffy paint masterpiece! 💙
