Pine Log Elementary School

🐥💛 Calling all Pine Log Peeps! 💛🐥

Our sweet Pine Log Chicks in the Hen Den need YOU! 🌻 Each month, we’re asking for a little help with supplies to keep our chicks happy, healthy, and thriving. From feed to fun extras, every donation makes a BIG difference for our feathery friends. 🐔✨

It’s easy: just pick a supply, sign up, and know you’re spreading some serious Hen Den love. 💛 Let’s flock together and make this the best year yet for our Pine Log Chicks! 🐥🌟

📌 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADAD2BA2F58-58042648-support#/

The Bartow Cares for You word is kindness!

🎉 Celebrate Your Student in Style! 🎉

Pine Log Elementary’s Pride Rock is the perfect way to make your child’s big day extra special — birthdays, accomplishments, milestones, or just because!

For only $20, you can reserve the rock, decorate it yourself, and make it a memory your student will never forget. 🖌️💙

✅ You provide your own materials

✅ Make it personal & creative

✅ Perfect for birthdays, achievements & special events.

📅 Reserve your spot today: https://ples-ptco.square.site/

📧 Questions? Email PineLogPrideRock@gmail.com

Let’s fill our Pride Rock with color, joy, and celebration all year long!

Hello Pine Log Families!

It’s that time again—let’s kick off the new school year in style! Show your pride and support for Pine Log with our exclusive new collection of custom spirit wear. From cozy hoodies to trendy t-shirts, we’ve got something for everyone in the family!

Our Pine Log Spirit Gear store is now open and ready for you to shop! Whether you’re a student, parent, or staff, there’s no better way to show your school pride than with these awesome, one-of-a-kind designs.

Shop Now and Show Your School Spirit:
https://www.spiritgeardirect.com/GearDrive/Store.aspx?guid=6d01502b-586c-4146-8dc7-eb366ff0848f

Hurry—these custom designs are available for a limited time only, so don’t miss out!

Thank you for supporting Pine Log! We can’t wait to see you all rocking your new gear.

🏃‍♀️❤️🖤 Pine Log, it’s our time to shine! ❤️🖤🏃‍♂️

On Saturday, August 23rd at 8AM, the 9th Annual Downtown Cartersville 5K & Fun Run will take over downtown — and it’s all for a great cause! This event supports Backpack Buddies, which provides food each week to more than 1,000 local students in need, including some right here at Pine Log.

The school with the most participants wins $500, a trophy, and bragging rights for the year! 🏆 Whether you’re staff, student, parent, or a Pine Log supporter, make sure to sign up under “Pine Log Elementary” so we get the credit!

📅 Race Day: Saturday, August 23, 2025
👕 County perk: Staff can wear their race shirt & jeans on Monday, August 25th!
💻 Sign up today ➡️ https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cartersville/TheDowntownCartersville5K

Let’s go Pine Log — let’s bring home that trophy! ❤️🖤

📢 Morning Drop-Off Reminder
Student drop-off begins at 7:15 AM. For safety and supervision reasons, early drop-offs are not permitted. Please help us keep all students safe by arriving no earlier than 7:15. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙🍎

🎉 Celebrate the First Friday of School with KONA ICE! 🍧

What better way to kick off our first Friday than with a cool treat from Kona Ice?

Prices start at just $3.00.
If you'd like your child to purchase a Kona Ice, please send cash in an envelope or bag labeled with their name.

Let’s make it a sweet start to the school year! See you tomorrow!

Dr. Tracy Pulliam, Principal of Pine Log Elementary School, welcomed Ms. Dot Frasier—beloved former PLES principal and Bartow County legend—for a special visit. Ms. Dot inspired the staff with stories of generosity and encouraged everyone to support the Bartow Education Foundation through payroll deductions. She also reminded us that every educator and staff member can apply for up to $500 in grant funding to enhance student learning. Learn more: https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/page/grant

We can't wait to see you all!

Join us for some fun while getting to know our new principal, Dr. Tracy Pulliam.

The Pine Log Chicks received some upgrades and renovations over summer break. We are excited to show you the changes. Thank you to Mo Knows Roofing for the donation of materials and labor to improve the Hen Den. Thank you for supporting the Pine Log Chicks! Check back for more updates and shoutouts to our supporters.

I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to the Pine Log Community. I really appreciate all the kind words, well wishes and gifts that have poured in over the last couple of months. I've heard from former students, parents, teachers and of course the children. It has been my honor and privilege to be a part of this community over the last 29 years. I could not have asked for a better situation than what I have experienced here. Thanks again! I hope you all have a great summer. Sincerely, John

📚✏️ Get Ready for the 2025–2026 School Year! 🎒🖍️ Our official School Supply Lists are now available! 📝✨ Make sure your student is fully prepared to start the year strong.

upcoming events

Please Pick-Up All Medications from the Clinic by this Thursday May 22nd. Meds that are not picked up by Thursday will be disposed of. Thank you!

Pine Log finished 3rd in the Elementary School recycling contest. Thanks for the generous donation from “Keep Bartow Beautiful”. Students worked hard on recycling this year and their hard work paid off by having a cleaner campus and helping the environment.

Staff Appreciation Day! Day 5!! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and shape our students every single day. Your dedication, creativity, and heart make a lasting difference—thank you for all that you do! Because of you, futures are brighter. You are appreciated, today and always! Also a huge thank you to our amazing PTCO for providing staff with Fire it up BBQ today! You all have went above and beyond to make each of us feel valued and special!

Staff Appreciation Day! Day 5!! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and shape our students every single day. Your dedication, creativity, and heart make a lasting difference—thank you for all that you do! Because of you, futures are brighter. You are appreciated, today and always! Also a huge thank you to our amazing PTCO for providing staff with Fire it up BBQ today! You all have went above and beyond to make each of us feel valued and special!

🌟 Congratulations to Mrs. Kelly McGaha! 🌟 Pine Log Elementary School is proud to announce Mrs. Kelly McGaha as our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year! Mrs. McGaha is a dedicated, compassionate, and inspiring educator who brings excellence into her classroom every day. Her commitment to student success and within our school community makes her truly deserving of this honor. Please join us in celebrating Mrs. McGaha and thanking her for all she does for Pine Log Elementary!