Pemberton Elementary

This Week at Pemberton 🐼

Congratulations to all of our 4th and 5th graders who participated in yesterday’s Spelling Bee! 🐝📚 You all did an amazing job, and we are so proud of your hard work and determination. A special congratulations to our 1st place winner, Riley Taylor, and our 2nd place winner,Elijah Laurent! 🏆👏 Great job!🐼💙

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Pete the Cat event on Thursday! 🐾📚 It was wonderful to see so many of our families enjoying the activities, storytime, and all the fun. We’re so grateful for your support in making events like this special for our students. Stay tuned for more upcoming events—there’s always something exciting happening at Pemberton Elementary!🐼💙

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

🎉 Staff Shoutout! 🎉 A huge shoutout to Mr. Darius Tillman for being nominated for the Extra Mile Award! While he wasn’t selected this time, his impact speaks volumes. Thank you,Mr. Darius Tillman, for all you do for our students, families, and staff. You truly go the extra mile! 💙🐼

🎉Ripley's Believe It or Not Kid Nominees🎉 We're so excited to recognize our November and October nominees for Ripley's Believe It or Not Incredible Kid Program! Each of these students was chosen by their teacher for being truly exceptional, and we are so proud of them. Every nominee receives: 🏅A certificate of recognition 🎟 A family pass to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum on the Ocean City boardwalk 🏆 A personalized award Congratulations to our November and October nominees! Stay tuned as we celebrate our December, January, and February nominees next month. 🐼💙 Here are some of the kind words that our teachers had to say about these nominees! Easton Whear has worked hard on each assignment and has been raising their hand when participating. - Mr. Johnson Valley Taylor-Davidson is a role model student. She consistently follows directions, participates in class discussions, and strives to complete her best work. She has a pleasant attitude and is helpful to her friends. - Mrs. Hoisington Colbie Williams is such a kind and caring friend to everyone in her class! Whenever she sees someone having trouble finding a friend or someone to play with on the playground, she’s quick to step in and offer a helping hand. At the end of each day, she also makes sure to ask her teachers if there’s anything she can do to help them get ready for the next day. Her thoughtfulness and willingness to help make her a truly special and inclusive member of the class! - Mrs. Kopp Brooklyn Lasinski is such a bright and hardworking student. She is always focused and quick to participate during instruction. She is also great at doing things without being asked. She's such a great helper in the classroom. I love having her as a part of our class family! - Ms. Joseph Grayson Church leads by example every day in my classroom and beyond. He is always willing to help his classmates and teachers. He is a positive example for his peers on a daily basis and is enthusiastic about whatever we are learning. - Mrs. McDonough Adeline Bouaphokeo is doing great in kindergarten. She always tries her best and stays on the task. She is kind to her classmates. - Mrs. McClintock Kyrie Stephens follows school rules and is kind to everyone in class. She does an excellent job of listening to directions and always has a smile on her face! She is a role model for everyone in the class! - Ms. Lloyd Muhammad Dozier displays a positive attitude and works hard in small group activities. - Mrs. Koerner Amarieanna Clark has been working extremely hard in math and ELA. Her phonics skills have improved greatly and so has her effort in class. The growth of her skills when she first came in the beginning of the year to now is amazing, It is amazing to watch her grow and continue to grow in confidence with her schooling. - Mr. Johnson Aiden Rogers always has a positive attitude. He is ready and willing to work at all times. He has even thanked teachers for helping him learn more. - Ms. Voyce Janelle Jobe is always kind and considerate of others. However, what makes her an Incredible Kid is her perseverance. She has been working on multiplying multi-digit numbers. Instead of giving up, she gives 100% and will often ask for extra problems to practice. - Mrs. Rhoads

🎉Ripley's Believe It or Not Kid Nominees🎉 We're so excited to recognize our November and October nominees for Ripley's Believe It or Not Incredible Kid Program! Each of these students was chosen by their teacher for being truly exceptional, and we are so proud of them. Every nominee receives: 🏅A certificate of recognition 🎟 A family pass to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum on the Ocean City boardwalk 🏆 A personalized award Congratulations to our November and October nominees! Stay tuned as we celebrate our December, January, and February nominees next month. 🐼💙 Here are some of the kind words that our teachers had to say about these nominees! Christelle Dorcely is always helping others, following directions, sharing and a positive role model for her classmates! - Ms. Lloyd Copelyn Haugh is a great role model to her classmates. She is helpful and always willing to lend a hand. - Mrs. Rickards Journey Lipscomb comes ready to learn every day. She is always looking to help her classmates out and she is kind to everyone. - Mrs. Grant Arsh Ahmed is an Incredible Kid of the Month because he is a leader and a role model in the classroom. Arsh is always following Panda PRIDE! He is a good friend to others and is always kind. - Mrs. Davis Watdley Gerard is a role model in our classroom on a daily basis. He is kind to others and always displays Panda Pride. - Mrs. Owens Cole Kressin is a star student every day! Every day, Cole comes in with a positive attitude is a role model for our students. He works hard and is motivated to be the best he can be. He's asks for assistance when he doesn't understand. Cole shows PANDA PRIDE every single day. - Mrs. Fries Tikiya Chapman is a hard-working student that always gives 100%. She is kind to her classmates and is the 1st student to offer to help others. - Mrs. Rhoads Kingston Hunter is respectful of his peers and teachers. - Ms. Smiley Piper Ellis works incredibly hard each and every day. She is always participating, helping other students, and being a good role model for her peers. - Ms. Carapico Kyrie Stephens follows school rules and is kind to everyone in class. She does an excellent job of listening to directions and always has a smile on her face! She is a role model for everyone in the class! - Ms. Lloyd

🎉Ripley's Believe It or Not Kid Nominees🎉 We're so excited to recognize our November and October nominees for Ripley's Believe It or Not Incredible Kid Program! Each of these students was chosen by their teacher for being truly exceptional, and we are so proud of them. Every nominee receives: 🏅A certificate of recognition 🎟 A family pass to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum on the Ocean City boardwalk 🏆 A personalized award Congratulations to our November and October nominees! Stay tuned as we celebrate our December, January, and February nominees next month. 🐼💙 Here are some of the kind words that our teachers had to say about these nominees! Phoebe Feather is an Incredible Kid because she is always friendly and kind to others. She also loves to participate in class and help others learn. - Mrs. Owens Makenzie Morris used her creativity and Canva skills to create a resource to help her classmates learn the basic multiplication facts. She allowed me to share it on our Google Classroom so that her peers could use this resource whenever they want! She is a leader both academically and socially. She is always willing to help a friend or her teacher. Makenzie is a positive role model for her peers on a daily basis! - Mrs. McDonough Lennon Ballard is being nominated for Incredible Kid of the Month because she truly embodies the Panda Pride every day! She’s always kind to her classmates and she goes out of her way to make sure no one feels left out, whether it’s playing with someone at recess or sitting with them at lunch. Lennon is also incredibly inclusive of students with disabilities, showing compassion and care for everyone. In the classroom, she comes prepared and ready to learn, and she’s always willing to help out when needed. I’m so proud of her and all the amazing things she does! Keep shining, Lennon! 🌟 - Mrs.Kopp Carrigan Haugh is selfless, a huge helper, always concerned about others, and loves to make you smile all while maintaining good grades. - Mrs. Rodriguez Arya Hammer is always willing to help her peers. She is very patient and compassionate with her classmates. - Ms. Horn Carsyn Williams is kind and always willing to help her teachers and classmates. She has been a great friend by helping a classmate learn and adjust to the classroom routines. - Mrs. McClintock Daleyza Alvarado- Rivera is consistently kind to her classmates. She works hard in class every day, no matter how she is feeling. She is always trying to lift up other students when they are sad. She is an incredible student every day!!! - Mrs. Grant Sienna Brown is super awesome! Sienna is always helping out a friend, picking up toys not yet cleaned up and always with a positive attitude. She is always smiling at her teacher, encouraging others and she is happy to do things that need to be done without being asked! - Mrs. Moore Max Seitz-Holt is a hard worker and a kind friend to others. - Mrs. Koerner Caleb Watsen Gerard is very kind and considerate of his classmates. He follows directions and is a great role model. - Mrs. Rickards

Asst. Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed! The Spring Sports Season is just weeks away and Wicomico County Public Schools is looking to hire the following coaches: James M. Bennett High JV Baseball - Coach https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4950006 Wi - Hi Assistant Baseball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949980 Wi-Hi Assistant Softball Coach - https://wicomico.schoolspring.com?jobid=4949989 Apply now at the link provided or visit wicomico.schoolspring.com

This weekend provides two opportunities to see students perform on stage, with Wicomico Middle presenting "The Big Bad Musical" today and Saturday and Wicomico High presenting "Clue" today, Saturday and Sunday. Come be entertained while supporting our talented students! This post includes two more entertainment opportunities, including next week's audition information for the All County Musical, "Shrek." That show will be presented in the spring. In the meantime, the James M. Bennett High Rock & Roll Revival will have eight shows in the JMB Auditorium Feb.. 7-9 and 13-16, with seats reserved and tickets available now.

Revised letter day schedule for this week, after Wednesday's weather closing. Thursday is a C day. Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

School Status Change for Thursday, Jan. 23: Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Wicomico County Public Schools will have a 90-minute delay Thursday, Jan. 23. We encourage bus drivers, other motorists and walkers to take their time and be safe. Breakfast will not be served at school. School will provide any additional details on the day’s schedule if needed. Cambio de estatus de escuelas para Jueves 23 de Enero: Debido a las condiciones de las carreteras debido al mal tiempo, las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico tendrán un retraso de 90 minutos el Jueves 23 de enero. Alentamos a los conductores de autobuses, a otros conductores y a los peatones a que se tomen su tiempo y estén seguros. No se servirá desayuno en la escuela. En caso de ser necesario, las escuelas proveerán cualquier detalle adicional sobre el horario del día. Chanjman Estati Lekòl la pou Jedi 23 Janvye: Akòz kondisyon wout yo akòz move tan, Lekòl Leta Wicomico County pral gen yon reta 90 minit Jedi 23 janvye. Nou ankouraje chofè otobis yo, lòt chofè yo ak moun k ap mache pou yo pran tan yo epi yo an sekirite. Yo pap sèvi manje maten nan lekòl la. Lekòl la ap bay nenpòt detay adisyonèl sou orè jounen an si sa nesesè.

Due to schools being closed for inclement weather on Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Superintendent's Open Door Session that was scheduled for Jan. 22 has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 4-6 p.m. at the school system's main office on Northgate Drive, Salisbury.

Status Announcement for Wicomico County Public Schools: Schools closed (Wednesday, Jan. 22), Central Office/School Offices open at 10 a.m. Estatus para las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Wicomico (Miércoles 22 de Enero): Escuelas cerradas; Oficinas Central/Escolares abren a las 10 a.m. Estati Lekòl Leta Distri Wicomico (Mèkredi 22 Janvye): Lekòl yo op fèmen; Ofis Santral/Lekòl yo Ouvri 10 a.m.

This Week at Pemberton 🐼

Congratulations to Zavian Ahmed, Miles DeJohn, and Donaldson Jean for placing 1st at the elementary level for the South region in the MCEE Stock Market Game! 🎉 Under the guidance of Mrs. Rhoads, this talented 5th-grade team achieved an impressive 19% growth in their virtual stock portfolio, earning them top honors. Their stellar performance also placed them 12th out of over 300 teams across Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in the region. Well done, team! 🐼💙

Fun and learning were in full swing at last week's Judy Center Playgroup! 🎉Join us for more exciting activities at our next playgroup this Thursday at 11 AM. We can't wait to see you there!

Letter days for elementary students (including those at Pittsville Elementary and Middle) are posted before each week of classes during the school year. The schedule of letter days can be found on school web pages in Live Feed, on the school system's main website in Live Feed and the home page gallery, and on social media. The letter days schedule is provided in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Schools and offices of Wicomico County Public Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

🌟 Congratulations, Mrs. Erin Lukas! 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Erin Lukas for advancing as a Semifinalist for the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year Award! 🎉 Thank you for your hard work and commitment to making Pemberton Elementary a wonderful place to learn and grow. We thank Mrs. Lukas, Mrs. McDonough and Mrs. Rickards for representing Pemberton as our Quarterfinalists! Join us in celebrating Mrs. Lukas’s incredible achievement as our Semifinalist in the comments below!🐼👏