2025-2026 Pine Log Staff
With Healthy Habits Week around the corner, it's easy to find PLES students making healthy habits during P.E. This student practiced layup in the PLES gym while eating an apple from B.J. Reece Orchards in Ellijay. Thanks to a grant, Mr. Mickey, our PLES cafeteria manager, gifts fresh fruit to our students weekly.
Coffee + teachers = the best kind of energy!
Thank you Tom’s Coffee Truck for rolling up and fueling our staff with smiles (and caffeine 😉) this morning!
National Custodians Day!
National Coaches Day!
As we prepare to honor those who have served our country this Veterans Day, we would love your help in celebrating our heroes! 🇺🇸
I will be creating a special Veterans Day mural to proudly display the faces and stories of the brave men and women connected to our community.
If you would like to honor a veteran, please submit:
📸 A photo of the veteran
🪖 Their name, rank, and where they served
Please send submissions to Amanda.hall@bartow.k12.ga.us by November 4th.
We’ll also have a Veterans Day Breakfast- more details coming soon!
Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have given so much. ❤️💙
#VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #WeRememberer
🍩 Thank You, Crosspoint City Church! 🍩
A big thank you to Crosspoint City Church for delivering Dunkin’ Donuts to all of our staff this morning! What a sweet surprise and the perfect pick-me-up after Fall Break. ☕💛
Update about flu shots
🍏🍎 Just a little fall fun! Our Celebration Committee set up an Apple Bar today for staff to enjoy a sweet pick-me-up. 🍂💛
🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Kroger #454 in Marietta for their amazing generosity! 🛒❤️ They've donated several boxes of goodies to our Dojo Store, where our students can earn fun rewards for their hard work and positive behavior! 🏆🎁 Our kids are beyond excited to shop for their well-earned treats, and your support is making a BIG difference in keeping them motivated and engaged! 🌟
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION
Pine Log Elementary School, third grade math
• Nelia Card*
• Julia West*
• Louise Gammon*
• Stephanie Belcher*
** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **
Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1324518213053491&set=a.509375681234419
Pine Log Elementary School, third grade math
• Nelia Card*
• Julia West*
• Louise Gammon*
• Stephanie Belcher*
** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **
Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1324518213053491&set=a.509375681234419
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION
Pine Log Elementary School, fourth grade math
• Kylie Ray* (Not Pictured)
• Stephanie Blecher*
** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **
Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year
Pine Log Elementary School, fourth grade math
• Kylie Ray* (Not Pictured)
• Stephanie Blecher*
** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **
Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION
Pine Log Elementary School, fifth grade math
• Debra Prendergast*
• Teresa Ferguson*
** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **
Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1324529843052328&set=a.509375681234419
Pine Log Elementary School, fifth grade math
• Debra Prendergast*
• Teresa Ferguson*
** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **
Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1324529843052328&set=a.509375681234419
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1325184846320161&set=a.509375681234419
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: We are proud to announce that SIX Bartow County schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2025 Title I Reward Schools. This honor reflects outstanding academic achievement and progress, and highlights the dedication of our students, educators, and school communities!
CONGRATULATIONS:
* Mission Road Elementary School
* White Elementary School
* Cloverleaf Elementary School
* Allatoona Elementary School
* Pine Log Elementary School
* Red Top Middle School
Title I Reward Schools are identified as the top 5% of Title I schools in the state making the most progress in improving the performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics of the all-students subgroup. This distinction is based on comparing content mastery scores from the most recent two years of reported data on our statewide assessments. To be included on this list is a remarkable achievement that highlights both effective teaching and strong leadership in your schools.
📢 New Check-In & Check-Out System
We are excited to announce that we are now using Ident-A-Kid for all visitor and student check-ins and check-outs!
✅ Please have your photo ID ready to scan each time you come in.
✅ This helps us keep the process smooth and ensures the highest level of safety for our students.
Thank you for partnering with us to put your child’s safety first!
We are excited to announce that we are now using Ident-A-Kid for all visitor and student check-ins and check-outs!
✅ Please have your photo ID ready to scan each time you come in.
✅ This helps us keep the process smooth and ensures the highest level of safety for our students.
Thank you for partnering with us to put your child’s safety first!
On Thursday, PLES proudly celebrated our State STEM Certification Banner Presentation! Our staff and students have worked incredibly hard to earn this recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder of the teamwork, innovation, and dedication it represents. 🏅
A huge thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes for providing the sweetest touch to our special day ❤️. We appreciate your generosity and support in helping us celebrate this milestone!
Wear your red, white & blue tomorrow.
📢 Reminder! The Back-to-School Dance is THIS FRIDAY! 🎉
📅 Friday, September 12th
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Pine Log Elementary Cafeteria
🎟️ Admission
• $5 per student
• Parents & siblings are FREE! 🙌
⚠️ Important Reminder
👉 This is NOT a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire dance.
🍴 Food & Fun
• Chick-fil-A sandwiches available for preorder ($5 each)
• Drinks & snacks at the concession stand
• Cash/check accepted at the door (make checks payable to Pine Log PTCO)
• Preorders & online payments are highly recommended!
💻 Preorder here: https://ples-ptco.square.site/
📅 Friday, September 12th
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Pine Log Elementary Cafeteria
🎟️ Admission
• $5 per student
• Parents & siblings are FREE! 🙌
⚠️ Important Reminder
👉 This is NOT a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire dance.
🍴 Food & Fun
• Chick-fil-A sandwiches available for preorder ($5 each)
• Drinks & snacks at the concession stand
• Cash/check accepted at the door (make checks payable to Pine Log PTCO)
• Preorders & online payments are highly recommended!
💻 Preorder here: https://ples-ptco.square.site/
🌱 Thanks to generous donations from the PLES PTCO, Cartersville Tractor Supply, and the Lion's Club, our Soil Types Garden and Sensory Garden are off to a good start this year.
To help us complete these gardens and maximize their impact on student learning, we’re asking for donations of soil, clay, scented herbs, and other items listed on our SignUpGenius. These supplies are needed this week so students can really dig into hands-on academic experiences!
📧 For questions about the requested items, please contact:
kelly.mcgaha@bartow.k12.ga.us
📝 Sign up to donate here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAAA92EAAFC1-58289101-sensory#/
