Today our 4th graders had the chance to step back in time with a special visit from Mountain Man expert Mr. Wangeman! He shared incredible stories, fascinating artifacts, and tons of knowledge about the lives of Mountain Men. This presentation is always a 4th grade favorite, and our students look forward to it every year!
Thank you for continuing to come back and share your passion with our students, Mr. W—we truly appreciate it. You're the best Mountain Man we know!
Thank you for continuing to come back and share your passion with our students, Mr. W—we truly appreciate it. You're the best Mountain Man we know!
We dismiss all grades at 12:45 today due to the end of the 3rd quarter! Next week is Parent/Teacher Conferences! Don't forget to sign up for one with your child's teacher ASAP!
📚 Our Semi-Annual Book Fair is happening next week!
Be sure to stop by the library during Parent/Teacher Conferences to browse our awesome selection of books, gifts, and other fun finds. There’s something for everyone!
This event is one of the library’s biggest fundraisers of the year, and every purchase helps support our students and library programs.
Thank you so much for your support — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️📖
Be sure to stop by the library during Parent/Teacher Conferences to browse our awesome selection of books, gifts, and other fun finds. There’s something for everyone!
This event is one of the library’s biggest fundraisers of the year, and every purchase helps support our students and library programs.
Thank you so much for your support — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️📖
Our journey with Edward Tulane continues!
Students were sent home with the March Reading Activity Calendar last week to enjoy various reading activities all month long! If you need another copy for reference, you can find it attached here.
Students can complete the activities, cross them off as they go, and return their calendar on March 31 or April 1. Everyone who turns one in will receive a prize and will also be entered into a grand prize drawing for an amazing surprise!
Happy reading and have fun with the activities!
Students were sent home with the March Reading Activity Calendar last week to enjoy various reading activities all month long! If you need another copy for reference, you can find it attached here.
Students can complete the activities, cross them off as they go, and return their calendar on March 31 or April 1. Everyone who turns one in will receive a prize and will also be entered into a grand prize drawing for an amazing surprise!
Happy reading and have fun with the activities!
SAVE THE DATE! This fun and engaging Family Steam Night is going to be a treat!
Tomorrow is the final day of Read Across America Week!
We’re ending the week with Cozy Reading Celebration Day. Students are invited to wear pajamas or comfy clothes and enjoy reading with peers, schoolwide reading time, and more!
Thank you for supporting all of our dress-up days and activities this week!
We’re ending the week with Cozy Reading Celebration Day. Students are invited to wear pajamas or comfy clothes and enjoy reading with peers, schoolwide reading time, and more!
Thank you for supporting all of our dress-up days and activities this week!
Our amazing teachers at Pillar Falls Elementary work hard every day to meet the needs of all students and families. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey about your child’s classroom teacher, as well as any specialists or additional staff your child interacts with during the school day. Your feedback helps us continue to grow and support our students—thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Please use this link to select the survey.
https://pfelementaryschool.blogspot.com/2021/02/teacher-surveys.html
https://pfelementaryschool.blogspot.com/2021/02/teacher-surveys.html
Tomorrow is Character and Kindness Day!
Students are invited to dress up as a character from Edward Tulane (or a character from their favorite book). If they prefer, they can also wear yellow and gold, which are some of Edward’s favorite colors.
We’re looking forward to a wonderful day celebrating kindness and the joy of reading!
Students are invited to dress up as a character from Edward Tulane (or a character from their favorite book). If they prefer, they can also wear yellow and gold, which are some of Edward’s favorite colors.
We’re looking forward to a wonderful day celebrating kindness and the joy of reading!
Parent/Teacher Conference sign-ups are now open! Conferences will begin the week of March 16th. Please use the link below to schedule a time to meet with your child’s teacher as soon as possible. Thank you for your attention to this, and we look forward to meeting with you.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Pillar_Falls_Elementary_1
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Pillar_Falls_Elementary_1
Wednesday is “Edward’s Fancy Friends” Day! Come dressed in your fanciest outfit, just like Edward Tulane would wear. It’s the perfect day for it because it’s also Spring Picture Day! 📸
Tuesday is Adventure Day for Read Across America!
Rock your best journey-ready gear — hats, fanny packs, comfy clothes — and get ready to explore! We’re heading out on a day full of fun, adventurous learning activities you won’t want to miss!
Rock your best journey-ready gear — hats, fanny packs, comfy clothes — and get ready to explore! We’re heading out on a day full of fun, adventurous learning activities you won’t want to miss!
Tonight is the night! Join us for a special Double Feature!
Tomorrow begins “Read Across America” Week (Edward Tulane edition)! Love Your Book Day means wear your most-loved color, head to toe! And bring a stuffed animal to read to!
Tomorrow, Friday, February 27th is SPIRIT DAY! Wear your favorite Pillar Falls gear and show your Pillar Falls Pride!
Next week, (March 2nd - 6th) we’re celebrating Read Across America alongside our One District, One Book project with some fun school-wide dress-up days!
Be sure to check out the attached schedule to see how your student(s) can join in the excitement as we celebrate a great week of reading appreciation —and the lovable little china rabbit our school community is growing pretty fond of. 📚🐰
Be sure to check out the attached schedule to see how your student(s) can join in the excitement as we celebrate a great week of reading appreciation —and the lovable little china rabbit our school community is growing pretty fond of. 📚🐰
It’s official! All 27 chapters of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane are now uploaded and ready for you to listen to at home or on-the-go!
We hope you’re enjoying this heartwarming story as part of the One District, One Book project. Keep up the great work with your at-home reading—and now you have even more options to listen along together as a family, too! 📖🎧
Click the link below to access the recordings:
https://pf.tfsd.org/o/pfes/page/one-school-one-book-audio-recordings-copy
We’re working hard to sell enough tickets to help finish funding our Playground Walking Track!
If you’d still like to grab tickets for this Saturday’s pancake breakfast, you can purchase them in the office or send payment via Venmo to @PillarFallsPTO. Just include your name (or your child’s name) and the number of tickets you’re buying in the memo, and we’ll make sure you get them.
Thank you so much for your support! 🥞
If you’d still like to grab tickets for this Saturday’s pancake breakfast, you can purchase them in the office or send payment via Venmo to @PillarFallsPTO. Just include your name (or your child’s name) and the number of tickets you’re buying in the memo, and we’ll make sure you get them.
Thank you so much for your support! 🥞
📚 Read Across America – Schoolwide Reading Event 📚
As part of Read Across America Week and our ongoing effort to build a strong reading culture, Pillar Falls will be participating in a schoolwide read of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
All families received a copy of the book on Friday. The book was sent with the youngest student in each family.
Over the next two weeks, we encourage families to read the book together at home—whether that’s a few pages at a time, reading aloud, or enjoying the story in a way that works best for your family. The first week of March will include fun, lighthearted activities at school connected to the story and the joy of reading.
This experience is meant to be:
📖 A celebration of reading
🤝 A shared experience across grade levels
🎉 A way to build excitement and community during Read Across America Week
We will also be sending home a link to an audio version of the book, featuring Pillar Falls staff members reading chapters—perfect for listening together at home.
Thank you for helping make this a positive and joyful reading experience for our students and families. We’re excited to take this journey together!
As part of Read Across America Week and our ongoing effort to build a strong reading culture, Pillar Falls will be participating in a schoolwide read of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
All families received a copy of the book on Friday. The book was sent with the youngest student in each family.
Over the next two weeks, we encourage families to read the book together at home—whether that’s a few pages at a time, reading aloud, or enjoying the story in a way that works best for your family. The first week of March will include fun, lighthearted activities at school connected to the story and the joy of reading.
This experience is meant to be:
📖 A celebration of reading
🤝 A shared experience across grade levels
🎉 A way to build excitement and community during Read Across America Week
We will also be sending home a link to an audio version of the book, featuring Pillar Falls staff members reading chapters—perfect for listening together at home.
Thank you for helping make this a positive and joyful reading experience for our students and families. We’re excited to take this journey together!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES!
COMING HOME TODAY!
ONE DISTRICT. ONE BOOK.
We’re excited to share that our school is participating in a district-wide reading program called One District. One Book.
This special program is designed to bring families together through the joy of reading! Each family will receive a copy of the same book to read at home, creating shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and a love for stories that extends beyond the classroom.
To support families along the way, we’ll also be sharing links to recorded chapter readings by our staff—so students can listen and follow along anytime!
Throughout the program, we’ll be celebrating our reading journey together with fun activities, discussion questions, and opportunities for students to connect what they’re reading at home with what they’re learning at school.
We can’t wait to partner with our families as we turn the page on this exciting adventure—together!
This special program is designed to bring families together through the joy of reading! Each family will receive a copy of the same book to read at home, creating shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and a love for stories that extends beyond the classroom.
To support families along the way, we’ll also be sharing links to recorded chapter readings by our staff—so students can listen and follow along anytime!
Throughout the program, we’ll be celebrating our reading journey together with fun activities, discussion questions, and opportunities for students to connect what they’re reading at home with what they’re learning at school.
We can’t wait to partner with our families as we turn the page on this exciting adventure—together!
