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
6 months ago, Amanda Hall
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION Pine Log Elementary School, fourth grade math • Kylie Ray* • 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.

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6 months ago, Amanda Hall
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION Hamilton Crossing Elementary School, fifth grade math • Kendra Gilliam* • Aric Bunch • Brent West • Lynn Hedden ** 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.

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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.

6 months ago, Amanda Hall
📢 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!
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
📢 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!
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!
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
table with a black table cloth with “Pine Log Elementary” logo on it. on the table are 5 cakes
a nothing Bundt cake and spatula are sitting on a pedestal on a black table cloth
people standing with a STEM banner
people standing in front of a stem banner

Wear your red, white & blue tomorrow.

7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Wear red white and blue tomorrow for patriot day.
📢 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/
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
📢 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/
🌱 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#/
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
image shows a garden setting with 2 people with watering cans. a tractor supply planter with various flowers in it.

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7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Our Point of Pride student for last week was Colton Evans! 🎉

The 5th grade team is proud to recognize Colton for his consistently positive attitude and strong work ethic. Even when faced with adversity, Colton continues to give his best and serves as a model student for his peers. He is friendly to everyone he works with, participates enthusiastically in class, and isn’t afraid to take risks in his learning.
Colton is a kind, genuine person, and we love having him in 5th grade at Pine Log! ❤️🖤

Way to go, Colton! 👏👏
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Our Point of Pride student for last week was Colton Evans! 🎉 The 5th grade team is proud to recognize Colton for his consistently positive attitude and strong work ethic. Even when faced with adversity, Colton continues to give his best and serves as a model student for his peers. He is friendly to everyone he works with, participates enthusiastically in class, and isn’t afraid to take risks in his learning. Colton is a kind, genuine person, and we love having him in 5th grade at Pine Log! ❤️🖤 Way to go, Colton! 👏👏
Our Point of Pride student for this week is Kylee Powell! 🎉
The 5th grade team is proud to recognize Kylee for her solid work ethic and her ability to work well with a variety of classmates while always keeping a positive attitude. This has been a constant throughout her entire elementary school career. She genuinely cares about her peers, encourages them to succeed, and continues to exceed expectations year after year.
We are so proud of you, Kylee, and can’t wait to see the amazing things in your future! ❤️🖤
Way to go, Kylee! 👏👏
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Our Point of Pride student for this week is Kylee Powell! 🎉 The 5th grade team is proud to recognize Kylee for her solid work ethic and her ability to work well with a variety of classmates while always keeping a positive attitude. This has been a constant throughout her entire elementary school career. She genuinely cares about her peers, encourages them to succeed, and continues to exceed expectations year after year. We are so proud of you, Kylee, and can’t wait to see the amazing things in your future! ❤️🖤 Way to go, Kylee! 👏👏
STATE SPOTLIGHT: Just a little shoutout from the Georgia Department of Education on Pine Log's STATE STEM CERTIFICATION! First elementary school in the entire county to do so!🎉

📸GaDOE STEM/STEAM Newsletter Summer 2025

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7 months ago, Amanda Hall
STATE SPOTLIGHT: Just a little shoutout from the Georgia Department of Education on Pine Log's STATE STEM CERTIFICATION! First elementary school in the entire county to do so!🎉 📸GaDOE STEM/STEAM Newsletter Summer 2025
Nothing but the best from our cafeteria team! 💯
They nailed their health inspection with a perfect score! 🥳👏
Our school is lucky to have such a hardworking and caring group making sure students and staff are well-fed and taken care of each and every day. 🌟🍴
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
3 women and 1 man standing in front of a Pine Log logo, which is a red and white circle with a P and feathers. They are holding a paper that shows they received a 100 score on their health inspection

❤️Grandparents Day at PLES was such a special celebration! ❤️
Our wonderful grandparents showed up and showed out—posing at the photo booth 📸, enjoying their Goodies for Grands cookies 🍪, sharing lunch 🥪, and even heading to the Book Fair 📚.
We had our biggest turnout ever with over 400 visitors—a record-setting day that included our largest Book Fair opening yet and tons of sweet memories made together.
Thank you for being such an important part of our PLES family! 💕
Enjoy some of the sweet photos from our day below!

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7 months ago, Amanda Hall
2 women wearing hairnets serving food on black trays.
A grandmother and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grandmother and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
3 grandmothers and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grandmother and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grand father and a grandmother and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grandmother and a grandfather and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grandmother and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
2 grandmothers and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
grandmothr and a little kid posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
Pine Log Elementary School conducted a practice lockdown drill this morning. All students and staff are safe, and everyone did an excellent job following procedures. The school has now returned to normal operations. Thank you for helping us keep safety a top priority! 🌟
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Read To Grow Information!
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Read To Grow volunteers needed! Please join us at the BCCCA on Wed 9/10/25 from 9:30 - 11:00
📸 Picture Day is Friday, September 5th! All students will have their photo taken for the yearbook. Dress your best and don’t forget those big smiles!
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
📸 Picture Day is Friday, September 5th! All students will have their photo taken for the yearbook. Dress your best and don’t forget those big smiles!

Grandparents Day Information!

7 months ago, Amanda Hall
Grandparents Day Information! The photo includes lunch times, bookfair information, photo booth information.
A huge thank you to the Adairsville Lions Club for their generous donation to support our Sensory Garden! ❤️🖤 Your contribution will help provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for our students and strengthen our STEM program. We are so thankful for your partnership and support of our school community!
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
3 people standing in front of the Pine Log logo which is a circle with red and white writing and red P on it. The 2 women are dressed nice, one in green pants and a sweater shirt, and the other in a blue button up dress shirt. The man is tall and is standing in the middle with a purple polo shirt on .
Thank you to Kroger for the generous school supply donations!
7 months ago, Amanda Hall
2 women standing in a conference room with calendars behind them and boxes of school supplies in front of them. There are cereal, crayons, backpacks and paper. The women are wearing a blue shirt and a white shirt