Pine Log Elementary School

It's Open House Day and we are so excited to see your sweet faces! We gladly welcome families during three open house sessions today, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. These sessions provide the opportunity to meet your teachers, visit our new school nurse, Mrs. Casey about medical concerns this year, confirm transportation with the BCSS Transportation department, speak to Mr. Mickey about the school nutrition program and sign up for a free or reduced lunch plan, and high five a principal. See you soon!

It's time to sign up for the Downtown Cartersville 5K and 1K Fun Run!

Your registration benefits the Backpack Buddies Program, which provides food for students to take home each week to help reduce food insecurity. Whether you run, walk, or register as a ghost runner, you are helping students at Pine Log Elementary and throughout Bartow County.

Learn more and register at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cartersville/TheDowntownCartersville5K. Please be sure to choose Pine Log Elementary School as your school to help our staff earn an on-campus reward.

Pine Log teachers, Valerie Prior and Kelly Martin, thumb through a book of artifacts found in the library on the Corra Harris House estate. The artifacts offered a glimpse of the past which PLES teachers recognize from units on Now and Then. Thanks to the diligent work from the Etowah Valley Historical Society members, the Corra Harris House estate offers a historical look at Rydal from 1913 to 1935.

Pictured: teachers Valerie Prior and Kelly Martin

PLES teachers had the privilege to visit the Corra Harris House in Rydal.

Pictured: Dr. Tracy Pulliam, principal with teachers Ansley Jerauld, Alyssa McAndrews, Kylie Ray, Debra Prendergast, and Elizabeth Crowe

Thanks to a donation from our PTCO, we now have white bulletin board paper for student work and to make engaging displays.
The PLES PTCO is a supportive group of parents who fund supplies, events, and morale boosters to support our staff and student learning.

We need your help. Please take a moment to complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application through LINQ Connect.
Every eligible application makes a difference for PLES.

https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new

Scan the QR code below to complete the free/reduced meal application form.

New electronic device law for the 2026-2027 school year

📚✏️ School supply lists for the 2026–2027 school year are here! Check your child’s grade-level list and start shopping when you’re ready. We can’t wait to grow together this year! 🌱❤️

📢 Important Updates for the 2026–2027 School Year As we prepare for another great year at Pine Log Elementary, we wanted to share a few important changes that families should be aware of before the first day of school. ⏰ Updated School Hours School hours for the 2026–2027 school year will be 7:50 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Doors will open for student arrival at 7:00 a.m. 📱 New Cell Phone & Personal Device Policy Beginning this school year, students in grades K–8 must keep cell phones and personal electronic devices secured in their bookbags from the morning tardy bell until dismissal. This includes smart watches, headphones, gaming devices, personal laptops, and other electronic devices. The policy applies during the entire school day, including lunch, recess, and field trips. Thank you for helping us start the school year prepared and focused on learning. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on August 5, 2026! ❤️🖤

The PLES Birders enjoyed a short break to sketch the Pine Log Chickens as part of observing birds.

First-grade students presented puppet shows based on the series There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed... Students worked in groups to read the book, design and create the puppets using cardstock and wooden skewers, then practiced retelling the story to build fluency. The use of flashlights was a connection to the shadows and light unit for first grade.

To celebrate completing recent testing, Mrs. McGaha shared stickers with third, fourth, and fifth graders.

School Lunch Hero Day! We're sending a big thank you to the amazing lunchroom crew who bring us delicious and nutritious meals and snacks each day. Mr. Mickey goes out of his way to find fresh fruits for our students and staff. Ms. Rhonda, Ms. Brenda, and Ms. Robin greet every student with a smile, serve hundreds of Pine Log friends each day while maintaining a perfect health code score. We are thankful for each you!

During a recent visit to the Learning Log, students read books and shared their great finds with a friend.

Second-grade students are learning block coding in their STEM specials class and recently visited the Learning Log to practice with Marty Robots. One goal was for students to have Marty kick a ball to another robot.

The third-grade soil types garden is in bloom. Thanks to the leadership of Kelly McGaha, who envisioned a hands-on space for students to observe plant life cycles in the three soil types covered in third-grade standards - sand, clay, and loam - the raised beds now have new plants.