What a joy it was to welcome both returning and new students to the Pride this morning! I hope that everyone had a chance to rest and recharge for the upcoming school year...it's going to be a GREAT one! Our teachers have been hard at work preparing the classrooms and planning engaging experiences with the goal of growth for ALL kids at the forefront.  I am so proud of the way that our staff pours into our students weeks before they even step foot in the doors.  I am truly blessed to serve this campus!

Our theme this year is "Make Your Mark"! We'll be challenging students to be mindful of the impact they have on themselves and others around them through their words and actions.   Ms. Palmertree and I look forward to working with your students and fostering their growth and a love for learning! I appreciate your support and thank you in advance for the important role you play in our partnership.  

Warm regards,
Mrs. Wendland

In order for our two carpool lines to run safely and efficiently, all parents must follow the designated traffic routes. Students and families walking or biking to school must use the designated crosswalks and pedestrian routes. 

Reminders:

• Student drop off in the parking lot is NOT permitted.
• Pull all the way forward before unloading
• Students must exit the vehicle on the passenger side of the car
• Students should be ready and prepared to exit the car quickly
• A car tag MUST be present for all carpool dismissal and will be checked against student's red backpack tag to make sure they match. If no car tag is present, the parent or pick-up person will be asked to park in the parking lot and go to the front office for assistance. 

Morning arrival and afternoon dismissal during the first couple of weeks of school always takes a little longer. We appreciate your patience and cooperation!

Allen ISD has launched a new feature in the Destiny Library Management System for enhanced parental involvement, the Destiny Library Parent Access Account. Through this account, parents have the ability to search for book titles accessible to their student, view their student’s current book check outs, view their student’s checkout history, and block access to book titles for their student. Directions for the Destiny Library Parent Access Account can be found on the District Library Media Services Webpage as well as at this link. 

You can indicate your interest for Room Parent and/or ArtSparks on the 
Volunteer Opportunities form in the PTA Back to School Packet. 

This summer the PTA hosted two Kindergarten Playdates for the incoming class of 2038 to help our newest students meet other kindergarteners and to help their families start making connections with other members of the Preston Pride.

Thank you to our volunteers who helped make School Set Up Day a success! The teachers are incredibly appreciative of all the work done to get bulleting boards up and school supplies delivered!

To celebrate the first day of school, the PTA provided the annual Back to School sign. We love seeing pictures of the kids so excited to start the year!

We also treated the staff to lunch from Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe to show our support and help make the first day just a little bit easier.

Huge thank you to G3 Roofing and Construction for sponsoring this lunch and helping us wish our teachers a great new year!

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Parent lead Facebook Groups for each Grade Level also exist.  These are a great way to meet other families and ask questions you may have! 

Contact communications@prestonpta.com for more information!