Traffic jam! Students from Mrs. Gilbert's class worked on coding and robotics during Mrs. Allen's computer class. Each student used a Marty the Robot to move a Hess truck without to touching the truck. Mrs. Allen teaches STEM through coding and robotics in order to help students build 21st-Century skills for a successful future.
Students in Mrs. Jensen's class visited the Learning Log with Mrs. Allen and Ms. Rebecca during their Computers class time. Today, these second graders used a tablet to code a Marty the Robot to move a Hess truck. Mrs. Allen has been teaching students block coding in her classes.
During a recent visit to the Learning Log, Kindergarten students used LEGOs to build a flower or vegetable garden to go along with the book How Groundhog Grew His Garden by Lynne Cherry.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. McGaha's class visited the Learning Log MakerSpace to practice building skills. We love donations for the MakerSpace including gently-used tools, LEGOs, Lincoln logs, and batteries.
Mrs. Alford honored the Students of the Month for Engagement this morning. Family members cheered on these students with great pride.
Be sure to look for the update on the Students of the Month in our Spotlights section.
Good morning and Happy Friday, Pine Log family! Today is a great day to show Pride, Leadership, Engagement, and Safety.
Parents,
This Valentine's Day we will be having our annual "Fall in Love with Reading," event here at PLES. We are in need of volunteers to come and read with our Pre-K through 5th grade classes. Below is a link where you can sign up to be a volunteer. Thank you all for your continued support of PLES.
Fall in Love with Reading Sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AADA62EABF85-fall
Read Across America Week at PLES
Theme: Red, White, Blue, STEM, and History, too!
Dates: February 26-March 1, 2024
Monday 26 (Blue/Blues) Read away the blues - Dress as a musician or wear blue.
Tuesday 27 (Black/Back) Go back in history - Dress as a historical figure or wear black.
Wednesday 28 (White/Write) Your future is like a page that is blank until you author it. What will you be writing today? Dress as a writer/author or wear white.
Thursday 29 (Green/STEM/Leap Day) Pine Log is leaping into STEM every day! Dress as a STEM career, something that leaps, or wear green.
Friday 1 (Red/Read) We love all the great books we've read. Dress as a character or cover of a book you’ve read or wear the color red.
PLES is looking for community partners to help our third through fifth-grade students with their Problem-Based Learning (PBL) focus on Killdeer.
We are in need of the following:
1) A partner to rip up a sod area that is 12 x 23 meters.
2) Partner(s) to donate gravel, sand, wood chips, etc. for our quadrants.
The first Killdeer nest sighting of 2023 was March 3. We need to have the students build this by the end of February or the beginning of March. Please reach out to Mr. Smith at judson.smith@bartow.k12.ga.us if you are able to help. You can also call the school at 770-606-5864.
We appreciate your help!
Students in Mrs. John's Art class have been working on a PBL-inspired drawing of a chicken (K-2) or a Killdeer (3-5). Our K-2 PBL (problem-based learning) focuses on studying and tending to four hens to learn more about life cycles and egg production. Our 3-5 PBL focuses on studying Killdeer birds to learn more about their life cycle so that students can create a bird sanctuary for nesting to keep the birds safe and off our playgrounds. You can support our STEM programs by sending supplies, financial donations, and talking to your child about STEM.
Exciting news! Our week-long pre-K registration window will open February 26, 2024, and the virtual lottery drawing will be held March 15 at 9 a.m. All children who will have their fourth birthday on or before September 1, 2024, will be eligible for the lottery. Registration packets will be available at all elementary schools. If you are interested in the pre-K class at the Bartow County College and Career Academy, please notate that on your registration packet. A list of required documents for student registration can be found at the link below or on our website.
https://5il.co/2c1w9
There are a few noticeable changes this year. Bright from the Start will be decreasing all class sizes from 22 students to 20 students. Additionally, due to capacity limitations, White Elementary School’s two pre-K classes will be housed at Pine Log Elementary School. Parents or guardians interested in these classes should register at WES and follow the same application and lottery procedures as in years past. There will be multiple transportation options for those zoned for WES and enrolled in the pre-K classes. Parents or guardians can drop off and pick up students at PLES or utilize Bartow County School System transportation services. If using BCSS transportation, a bus driver will pick up your children at home or at WES and shuttle them 10-12 minutes to PLES. Bus monitors will be present. A bus driver will also transport pre-K students back to WES for regular dismissal procedures.
Please note, the After School Program at WES will be available to pre-K students. Again, this change only affects pre-K. Once your children complete pre-K, and remain zoned for WES, they will physically attend school at WES.
Thank you so much for being a part of the BCSS family! We appreciate your patience as we navigate an unprecedented amount of residential and commercial growth in our community.
Don't forget to order your yearbook!
Mark your calendars! Set those alarms! If you need to fill out an Out-of-District/Out-of-Zone application, you can do so starting Feb. 5!
News from the Learning Log: Students in K-5 visited the Learning Log to read If Picasso painted a Snowman by Amy & Greg Newbold as part of a collaboration with Mrs. Johns' Art classes. After reading the story, students tore a die cut paper snowman that represented the water cycle, and rearranged the pieces (snow) to form another snowman. In art, students are drawing chickens (K-2) or Killdeer (3-5) in the artistic style of Van Gogh, Seurat, or Liechtenstein.
We are so thankful for Dr. Renee Carlton, ornithologist, who visited fourth and fifth-grade students to discuss our Problem-Based Learning (PBL), focused on creating a Killdeer sanctuary.
A HUGE Thank you to our sponsor, Woodmen of the World for their generous donation!
Have you picked up your live tree from Moss Family Christmas Tree farm yet? This is a great time to shop local and support a family-owned and operated small business. The Moss Family Christmas Tree farm is located at 2121 GA-140 In Adairsville, Georgia. Dates and opening times for the 2023 season!
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 4pm-7pm
Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday 1pm-7pm
We are so proud of all the Bartow County students who participated in the recent Bartow Technology Competition sponsored by Legends of Learning.
All PLES students who participated did a great job and enjoyed the STEM collaboration.
Congratulations to these PLES students who will advance to the regional level in
January:
Jep P. And Levi S. - 3D Modeling
Jacob H. - Animation
From Alisha Evans, Director of Communications, BCSS
We now have live, interactive lunch menus on our website and BCSS mobile app! Please download the app today if you haven't already!
Here's why:
1. Real-time Updates: Our live menu will provide you with the most up-to-date information on meal options. The new system allows us to make prompt updates to menus, accommodating any necessary adjustments based on the inventory received. This ensures that the items listed align closely with what is available, and changes can be seamlessly implemented.
3. Nutrition Information: We understand the importance of knowing what goes into your child's meals. The interactive menu includes detailed nutrition information for each dish, empowering you to make informed choices for your child's well-being.
4. Bilingual Options: To ensure accessibility for all parents, the menu is available in both English and Spanish. You can choose your preferred language in our user-friendly interface.
5. Coming Soon: Allergy Information: We understand the importance of catering to specific dietary needs. In the near future, our interactive menu will also include allergy information, providing an added layer of transparency and safety for your child.
We value your feedback, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. We are committed to continuously improving our services, and this is just one of the many steps we are taking to enhance your child's school experience.
We recognized good educators this week who have demonstrated Collaborative Commitments by awarding each person a crown.
Mrs. Alford, PLES principal, recognized Megann Allen, Computers teacher, for taking risks, sponsoring STEM-related clubs, collaborating across disciplines, and maintaining a genial cooperation with all stakeholders.
Congratulations on your recent graduation, Mrs. Allen. We are proud to have you as an educator at PLES!
