Originally delivered on 2/22/2022 8:18 am

SUBJECT: The Preston Press - 2/22/2022

February 22, 2020Preston Elementary PTAVolume 5 Issue 12
6 Days left to Nominate someone as Lifetime Member!!!

What is a Lifetime Member Award?

A Highest honor presented to an individual for their outstanding service to our children at Preston. 

Have you seen someone go above and beyond at Preston? Do you think you see someone who is always volunteering and is basically a Rockstar? Then we need you to nominate 2 Staff Members and 2 Volunteers for this award. 

Feb 26th is the last day to fill out the nomination form. Please nominate them here

Allen Eagle Run
Last Week for Sign Ups!

Calling all Final Registrations and Participants, this is the last week for registrations for the Allen Eagle Run this Saturday! Whether you sleep in, Walk or Run there is an option for everyone to participate or just donate! Preston is currently in second place for sign-ups, so let's see if we can move into the top number one spot! Sign up today and help support our Preston Pride!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Allen/AllenEagleRun2021


The Allen ISD Council is also looking for volunteers to help distribute race packets. If you are able to help with packet pick-ups please check the sign-up and volunteer to help out. 

https://signup.com/go/mBwLKiY

Spring Book Fair- Books Bring Us Together!


March 28, Mon. 8am-3:30pm

March 29, Tues. 8am-3:30pm

March 30, Wed. 8am-3:30pm &

*5:30:pm-7:00pm (during Heritage Night)

March 31, Thurs. 8am-3:30pm

      April 1, Fri.  8am-1:00pm

Parents will have the opportunity to shop with their student during lunch time, if they are signed up as a lunch visitor or after school. Online shopping will also be available.

*Heritage Night will be open from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Stop by the multipurpose room to visit the book fair during this fun family event!

Would you like to help with the book fair? VOLUNTEER HERE

2022-2023 PTA Position Nominations

Nominations are NOW OPEN for positions on the 2022-2023 Preston PTA board. If you, or someone you know, would like to share their time and talents to support our students, please complete the nomination form by clicking this link! 

Executive Board nominations will be slated and presented by the Nominating Committee prior to the April 7th membership meeting. 

Standing Chair nominations are not slated.

All nominations must be received by MARCH 18, 2022.

Art Show
Art Show Orders

Starting Monday 2/28, you will be able to preview your child's artwork online and order your framed piece of art to take home with you from the Art Show!  This year will work different from previous years and all purchases must be made through the website link and instructions provided next week.

Each piece is $25 and you can also order reproductions for grandparents or other family members. 

Art Show Volunteers

We still have volunteer opportunities for our Art Show and need everyone's help to continue making this event a huge success!  Please consider helping out with creating a fun photobooth prior to the show or helping the day of with activities.  You can get more information and sign up by clicking the button below!

Volunteer Opportunities
Preston Publishers Author Reception - Save the Date!

We can't wait to celebrating our own Preston Publishers Authors on April 7th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. We will have a fun reception/book signing honoring and recognizing our young writers. The reception will be held in the MPR and library at Preston. Be sure to mark the date on your calendars! 

BACKYARD BASH SPRING 2022

Get ready for some Backyard fun!! 

Music, Dance, Games and much more...

April 22nd 2022

More info coming soon!

February 22 - Andrea Jackson

March 4 - Kristy Walters

March 7 - Johnette Gambrell


Looking Ahead
Friday, February 25
7:45a Preston Pride Awards
Saturday, February 26
8:00a Allen Eagle Run
Thursday, March 3
Virtual Art Show
4:30p Open House
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