🌱 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#/
12 months ago, Amanda Hall
An advertisement for a garden project. Two girls are gardening. A QR code is available.
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! 👏👏
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Recognition poster titled ‘Point of Pride Student.’ The poster features a centered student photo inside a green decorative frame. Text below the photo reads ‘Colton Evans’ and ‘Pine Log Elementary.’ The design includes a green grid‑pattern background with a white center panel bordered in gold and green.
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! 👏👏
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Recognition poster titled ‘Point of Pride Student.’ The poster features a centered student photo inside a green decorative frame. Text below the photo reads ‘Kylee Powell’ and ‘Pine Log Elementary.’ The design includes a green grid‑pattern background with a white center panel bordered in gold and green.
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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about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Screenshot from a STEM/STEAM newsletter congratulating schools for achieving certification during the 2024–2025 school year. The page displays three school logos listed vertically: Lovin Elementary School in Gwinnett County, Pine Log Elementary School in Bartow County, and South Effingham Middle School in Effingham County. A headline at the top reads, ‘Congratulations to the following schools for achieving certification during the 2024–2025 school year.
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. 🌟🍴
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Three women and one 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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about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Photo taken inside a school cafeteria serving area. Two adults stand near a stainless‑steel food service line with trays holding pizza slices, vegetables, rolls, and other prepared foods. Food warmers, trays, and cafeteria equipment are visible in the foreground, with additional people working behind the serving line in the background.
A grandmother and a young student posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch in a school cafeteria. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grandmother and student stand together in a school cafeteria with tiled floors, a stair railing, exit doors, and a wall sign advertising a photo booth.
Three grandmothers and a young student posing for the camera at grandparents day lunch in the school cafeteria. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them..
A grandmother and a young elementary school student pose facing the camera at grandparents day lunch in the school cafeteria. Other people are walking in the space behind their table. There are trays of food at the table in front on them..
A grandfather, grandmother and young student pose facing the camera at grandparents day lunch in the school cafeteria. There are trays of food at the table in front on them.
A grandfather, grandmother and young student pose facing the camera at grandparents day lunch in the school cafeteria. There is an open lunch box, thermos, and cup on the table in front on them.
A grandmother and an elementary student pose facing the camera at grandparents day lunch in the school cafeteria. There is a tray of food at the table in front on them.. Other students and adults seated and standing throughout a busy school cafeteria behind them.
Two grandmothers and a young elementary school student pose facing the camera at grandparents day lunch in the busy school cafeteria. There is a container of food at the table in front on them.
A grandmother and a young elementary school student pose facing the camera at grandparents day lunch in the school cafeteria. Other people are walking in the space behind their table. 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! 🌟
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
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!
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Three adults stand indoors in front of a wall with a large circular school logo. Two adults shake hands while one holds a paper check, and a third adult stands beside them. The setting appears to be a school hallway with a light-colored brick wall with the Pine Log logo which is a circle with red and white writing and red P on it.
Thank you to Kroger for the generous school supply donations!
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Two adults stand behind a table in a meeting room. The table is covered with school supply items, including backpacks, boxes of snacks, cereal boxes, folders, scissors, and other materials. A wall calendar and a closed door are visible in the background.
📢 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! 💙🍎
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
A graphic shows a blurred roadway scene with a yellow school bus driving on the right side. Over the image is a notification-style overlay with a bell icon and the text “Morning Drop-Off Reminder,” along with two buttons labeled “Close” and “Got it.”
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
about 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
Two women are standing close together and smiling at the camera. They are in the PLES cafeteria with a projector screen and stage in the background.
Join us for some fun while getting to know our new principal, Dr. Tracy Pulliam.
about 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
A promotional graphic shows colorful sidewalk chalk pieces scattered on dark pavement, with chalk dust creating bright streaks of color. A clear plastic container filled with multicolored chalk sticks sits near the top of the image. Overlaid text reads: “Join us to talk, CHALK THE WALK,” followed by “and meet our new principal, Dr. Pulliam. Thursday, July 24th, 3:00–5:00 p.m. Pine Log students, staff, & families are welcome!”
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.
about 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
In this image, a man is adding a metal roof to a chicken coop of a fenced area outdoors next to a brick building. The man is standing on a bench to be able to reach the top of the roof. He is using tools to keep the roof on.
🌟 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!
over 1 year ago, Amanda Hall
Three adults stand together to pose facing the camera in a school cafeteria with long tables and benches visible around them. The person in the center wears a sash across the body that reads “Teacher of the Year” and holds a large bouquet of pink and purple flowers in a clear vase. The two adults on either side stand close, and a light‑colored brick wall and cafeteria seating are visible in the background.
Four adults stand together in a school cafeteria with long tables and benches visible around them. The person in the center wears a sash across the body that reads “Teacher of the Year” and holds a large bouquet of pink and purple flowers in a clear vase. The two adults on either side stand close, and a light‑colored brick wall and cafeteria seating are visible in the background.
A smiling adult stands facing the camera in front of red and black curtains in a school cafeteria. The teacher wears a sash across her body that reads “Teacher of the Year” and holds a large bouquet of pink and purple flowers in a clear vase.
We are so thankful for UGA Extension Mater Gardener Volunteers Gracie Jordan and Jane Hodges who guided two classes with the launch of our sensory garden.
over 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
Two community volunteers pose facing the camera in the library after helping students set up the sensory garden. Each lady is wearing a shirt or nametag to identify her as a UGA Extension Master Gardener Volunteer.
As part of our chicken PBL, student in PreK through second grade take care of the Pine Log Chicks including checking for clean water, plenty of food, and a healthy habitat.
over 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
A smiling girl with curly hair holding a black chicken with a red comb. The person wears a jacket and shirt, and the chicken coop fencing and a brick wall are visible in the background.The scene takes place in a penned up coop area outdoors.
First-grade students gave shadow puppet shows in the Learning Log this week. Students designed their own shadow puppets based on book characters they have been rereading to build fluency. During each show, students retold the story including the beginning, middle, and end.
over 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
Two students are shown giving a shadow puppet show using a flashlight through an opaque screen and cardstock characters on skewers.
Before Spring Break, students located Killdeer nests in the big ditch in front of our school. Killdeer live on the PLES campus and use adaptation to camouflage their bodies and eggs while nesting.
over 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
The image shows a Killdeer bird standing over a nest of eggs located on the ground in a rocky area. Killdeer has a brown back and black band around its neck and white underside.
What do you think these young birders found during their search of the PLES campus? Students in second through fifth grades can join the PLES Birders group that meets after school on Fridays to learn more about local birds. Contact Beverly Hughes for more information.
over 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
Two students use binoculars to search for birds outside the school building. Each student has a red drawstring bag on their back to keep supplies.
Thanks to a generous donation by Grateful Painting, LLC., fifth-grade students are making great progress on their painted wood planks. These painted self-portraits will be attached to the fence that borders the playground to deter Killdeer from nesting in the playground. This art project is part of our multi-year long PBL for grades 3-5.
over 1 year ago, Beverly Hughes
Five wood planks were painted with self-portraits-by fifth-grade students. These painted planks are laying on a tablecloth on the floor so that they can dry the paint without getting paint on the floor.
Several planks of wood are standing on a wall drying so that students can continue their project for self-portraits.