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Dear PES Families,

We hope everyone is well and enjoying the start to their weekend! Please read our newsletter carefully for all of the news and information from Preston Elementary School.

Our newsletter can be accessed here.

Attention 5th-Grade Parents: CRMS will hold its 5th-Grade Information Night on Monday, June 2nd, at 6 PM. All current 5th-grade families are encouraged to attend.

Capture the memories of this school year with the Preston Elementary School Yearbook! 🎉 For just $20, you can cherish the moments, friendships, and achievements that make this year special.📅 Order Today! 💻 You can purchase online at: Lifetouch Yearbooks with the 📌 Yearbook ID Code: 15437525 - The last day to order is May 31st!

🎉🌸 Springfest is today! 🌸🎉 Saturday, May 31st, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Preston Volunteer Fire Department. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, food, and fundraising! There will be a Silent Auction, Tricky Tray Prizes, a Cake Wheel (just 25¢ a spin!), tons of games, themed gift baskets, raffles, and more! All proceeds support the students of Preston Elementary School for the 2025–26 school year. Springfest is open to the entire community — you don’t need to have a student at PES to join the fun! Let’s build strong schools and an even stronger community together.

🎉 PES 5th Grade Luau Celebration! 🎉 Let’s honor our amazing 5th graders with a day full of fun, food, and memories! 🌺 This event will be on June 11, 2025. In the morning we will have a Slideshow Celebration at PES for students and families, and in the afternoon we will have lunch and games at the James T. Wright Park. Please see the information packets sent home with all 5th-grade families for full event details. Join us as we celebrate our fantastic students and all they’ve accomplished!

We’re excited to spotlight Mr. Woody Lambert, our incredible Visual Arts Specialist for grades Pre-K to 5! With 25 years of educational experience, Mr. Lambert brings passion, creativity, and a wealth of knowledge to our school community. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a Bachelor's in Art History & Studio Art (University of AZ), a Master's in Art Education – Art Therapy (University of AZ), 60+ Post Graduate Teacher Certification (Prescott College), and aAdvanced Certifications in both Special Education & Art Education in grades Pre-K–5. Mr. Lambert is also a dedicated PBIS/Conscious Discipline committee member. He's committed to helping students connect through the power of the arts. His goal? He wants to guide students in recognizing their strengths and building meaningful connections! Thank you, Mr. Lambert, for bringing so much heart and creativity to PES! 💙🎨 #PESEducatorSpotlight #PESArts #ThankATeacher

Important upcoming events included in this newsletter are:

  1. Springfest - 5/31

  2. Last Day for Yearbooks - 5/31

  3. 5th Grade Parent Night @ CRMS - 6 PM - 6/2

  4. 5th Grade Celebration - 6/11

  5. Last Day of School for Students - 6/17

If you have any questions related to the happenings at PES please reach out to me via email (angeloni.antonio@ccpsstaff.org) or by calling the school directly.

We appreciate the patience, kindness, and flexibility our community continues to show our staff!

Sincerely,

A.J. Angeloni