In addition to telling students about job requirements, STEM Career Day speakers also discussed safety equipment. A speaker from the Georgia Forestry Commission told students about careers in forestry and emergency response and displayed firefighting gear including protective clothing, safety equipment, and medical supplies.
24 days ago, Beverly Hughes
A Georgia Forestry Commission truck is parked outdoors with wildland firefighting equipment displayed on the front grille. Visible items include a yellow fire-resistant jacket, black helmet, first-aid kit, backpack, and other safety gear used by forestry firefighters.
Students hauled in great memories as they explored the vehicles in the parking lot for STEM Career Day. This fourth-grade student sat in the cab of a tractor for a driver's view of the hay baler. Students wrote the information they gleaned from the in-field experts in their STEM journals.
24 days ago, Beverly Hughes
Student wearing a red shirt and glasses sits in the driver's seat of a green farm tractor with the cab door open. The tractor's steering wheel, control levers, steps, and large tire are visible, with trees and blue sky in the background.
Woah, look at that! Students were surprised at all the STEM Career Day Speakers who showed up at PLES on Friday, October 2. These students are carrying their STEM journals to take notes from all the great guests who visited.
25 days ago, Beverly Hughes
A group of elementary students carrying green composition notebooks walks through a covered breezeway outside a school building. Several students point toward something off-camera as additional students emerge from a doorway in the background. The breezeway is bordered by brick walls and a concrete walkway.
It's surprising how important attendance is to our learning. Be sure to be at school every day for a stronger academic impact.
about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
A smiling girl with stars on her sweater sits in a red chair at a school desk.

Dressed in pink and cowgirl boots for Dolly Day on Friday, September 25, Mrs. B. Hughes stopped for a picture with a friend. More pictures from PLES's Dolly Day are available on our PLES Facebook page.

about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
A teacher and a student dressed in pink Dolly Day attire pose in a hallway at Pine Log Elementary. One wears a pink dress, cowboy hat, and boots, while the other wears a pink patterned dress, black cowboy boots, and a backpack. Behind them is a large Pine Log Elementary wall logo featuring a red, white, and black letter "P." The hallway wall includes the school's colored stripe accents near the ceiling.
The spirit rock was painted for Dolly Day and a great place to take a picture. Our PTCO and administrators work more than 9 to 5 to support staff, students, and parents.
about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
PTCO members and school administrators gather around Pine Log Elementary's painted campus rock during Dolly Day. The rock is decorated with a pink Dolly Day theme featuring butterflies, hearts, cowboy boots, and the words “DOLLY DAY.” Visible on the rock is the message, “Be Kind, Work Hard, Make a Difference.” The group poses outdoors on the school grounds with a grassy field and trees in the background.
Dolly Day at Pine Log Elementary School kicked off with a few treats from our PTCO. Our spirited group of parent volunteers wheeled Dolly Cart-on through the halls and staff members chose from the cart.
about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
PTCO volunteers stand beside a decorated rolling cart filled with treats in an elementary school hallway during Dolly Day. Staff members gather around the cart as treats and drinks are distributed along the hallway lined with student backpacks and classroom signs.
Made to Overcome is a state of mind and this year's motto for Team Cass. Pine Log Elementary staff members stopped for a group photo in matching shirts representing Team Cass and raising awareness for the 2026 Walk to End Hydrocephalus. Cass attended Pine Log through fifth grade and was taught by many of the teachers in this photo. Team Cass will walk this Saturday, September 25, to raise awareness and support.
about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
Pine Log Elementary staff members and one student stand together for a group photo in matching "Made to Overcome" shirts representing Team Cass and raising awareness for the 2026 Walk to End Hydrocephalus.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, September 25, is Dolly Day at PLES. We will celebrate the legacy of Dolly Parton and the positive impact that she had on literacy by dressing up in pink, rhinestones, or country/western attire. Boots and cowboy/cowgirl hats are welcome.
about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
A rock with pink text, boots, and a butterfly. The message reads "Dolly Day Be Kind, Work Hard, Make a Difference."
We the People made tiny Preambles! Fourth-grade students wrote the Preamble to the Constitution on Shrinky Dink pages, then completed the shrinking process with supervision by placing the pages in a toaster. The result was a small plastic copy of the Preamble that students added to a keychain as a keepsake. This was a fun way to end the celebration of U.S. Constitution Week. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Thackston for assisting students to keep everyone safe while having educational fun.
about 1 month ago, Beverly Hughes
Three elementary students display larger printed sheets of the Preamble to the United States Constitution before they are shrunk into shrinky dinks during a classroom activity.
Three elementary students display larger printed sheets of the Preamble to the United States Constitution before they are shrunk into shrinky dinks during a classroom activity.
We continue our celebration of U.S. Constitution Week with another day of finding the rock hidden in our hallways. Coach Washington hid the golden rock near the cafeteria where a few students found it. The gold-painted rock with a U.S. flag on top was donated by the Etowah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and finding the rock is part of an annual tradition at PLES.
about 2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Two students stand in a school hallway doorway and point toward a gold-painted rock resting on the floor in a corner near the wall.
Student stands in a school hallway corner holding a gold-painted rock decorated with a U.S. flag design after finding it on campus.
Smiling Student holds a gold-painted rock featuring a U.S. flag design while standing against a hallway wall inside the school.
On Friday, September 25th, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton and the incredible impact she has made on children and literacy.

Dolly has helped put millions of books into the hands of children and has shown us just how powerful a love of reading can be. So, of course, Pine Log is going to celebrate Dolly-style.

Dress like Dolly or wear your favorite country/western attire such as boots, denim, rhinestones, butterflies, pink, big hair, or cowboy hats.

Since this day is about celebrating a woman with a positive impact on literacy, we will be making literacy part of the fun throughout the day!

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton
about 2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
The text Dolly Parton Day September 25, 2026, is in black letters on a solid pink background.
The U.S. Constitution rocks! As part of the celebration of the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students searched for a gold painted rock featuring a U.S. flag. The rock was donated by the Etowah chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
about 2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Student standing near an American flag in a school cafeteria, holding a small painted rock decorated with a U.S. flag design. A stage platform and staircase are visible in the background.
Three students seated beneath a large American flag in a school cafeteria. One student holds up a small painted rock decorated with a U.S. flag design. A stage platform, staircase, and cafeteria seating are visible nearby.
Student stands beside a state of Georgia flag after locating a gold-painted rock featuring a U.S. flag design .
Mr. Shive introduced folk dancing to his music classes to teach rhythm and movement. Students were highly engaged with this lesson and visibly having fun while learning.
about 2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Students participate in a folk dance activity during music class. Two students stand facing each other and hold hands to form an arch while other students crouch and move beneath the arch as part of the dance. A music teacher stands nearby demonstrating the movements with outstretched arms. The activity takes place in a music room decorated with instrument posters and classroom materials, providing students with a hands-on opportunity to learn dance patterns, rhythm, and movement.
The Scholastic Book Fair continues through Friday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. One of the most popular items this year is the Adopt a Highland Cow stuffed animal, which has quickly become a student favorite.
about 2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Student standing in the school library during the Scholastic Book Fair holding a boxed plush toy labeled “Adopt a Highland Cow.” The student wears a red Georgia Bulldogs T-shirt and displays the stuffed animal package toward the camera. Library displays and colorful decorations are visible in the background.
The Learning Log is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair through Friday, September 11 at 2:00 pm. Be sure to visit during your child's class visit time or lunch to reduce missed instructional time. You can also shop online and set up an ewallet for students and teachers.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pinelogelementaryschool
about 2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Wide view of a Scholastic Book Fair set up inside a school library. Tables covered with colorful tablecloths display books, stationery, and gift items, while rolling bookcases feature children’s books and Scholastic signage. Decorative superhero-themed banners and hanging decorations are visible throughout the space, and a sign near the entrance reads “Welcome Super Readers.” The library’s Learning Log sign is displayed on the back wall.
Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades added painted rocks to the woodchips on the playground to act as deterrents. The goal in painting the rocks in art class and adding them to the playground is to prevent killdeer birds from nesting on the playground. Killdeer use the woodchips to camouflage themselves as the woodchips are the same color as the back of the birds. This adaptation is how the killdeer birds themselves while they are nesting.
2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Two elementary students place painted rocks along the edge of a playground covered in wood chips. One student wears a gray sweatshirt, and the other wears a bright red outfit with a white crossbody bag. Colorfully decorated rocks are visible near their hands as they set them beside a wooden border. Playground equipment, including climbing structures and swings, stands in the background in front of a brick school building under a clear blue sky.
Our Fundraiser is on the last two days, and we need your help to reach our goal. Every purchase helps us get closer to our goal of raising $20,000 to upgrade our playground. Thank you to our PTCO for their hard work and support of our goals.
2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Student hanging from a set of overhead playground rings during recess on a school playground. Other students are visible in the background, with swings and school buildings behind them.
First-grade students visited the Learning Log to check out a new book and hear a promo for the book fair. Pete the Cat is a popular choice for young readers.
2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Student seated in the school library, focused on reading an open Pete the Cat picture book with colorful illustrations. Library bookshelves and learning spaces are softly blurred in the background.
Our school fundraiser is in full swing, and we need your help to meet the final goal.

Our PTCO is raising this money for playground improvements, including projects like replacing the wood chips on the small playground and building a new drainage system.

Please register your child at FundPrizes.com and use group code: WNRWV
Register your student
Add at least 10 contacts — grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, neighbors, coworkers...anyone who might want to support Pine Log!
2 months ago, Beverly Hughes
A young child sits on a swing with legs pushed out on a playground with a red-roofed building behind her.