Congrats to Cassidy and Zaiya for earning positive office referrals this week! They were celebrated with gift cards from the PTA for displaying kindness and being great role models to our younger students.
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Cassidy and Zaiya holding their Caught Being Good certificates for the picture.
We are so proud of our Sparks and Spartans Robotics Team, led by Ms. Sealie. During this week's Robotics Tournament, they showed teamwork and diligence, and Team A even placed in the top 10. We are looking forward to the next tournament in January. Go Sparks and Spartans!🤖
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Coach Sealie and the 10 Robotics Team members posing for a picture.
We celebrated 118 Students for perfect attendance during November, an increase of 45 Students from October. Thanks, parents, for your partnership and to the PTA for donating the treats!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students posing in a group to show who earned Perfect Attendance.
Students posing in a group to show who earned Perfect Attendance.
Students posing in a group to show who earned Perfect Attendance.
Students posing in a group to show who earned Perfect Attendance.
Every Friday at PGES, Counselor Wilson kicks off the day with our Song of the Week. Congratulations to Ms. Darby’s classes for being our winners!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Ms. Darby's class posing together for a picture.
Our 1st-graders had a fun field trip to the McWane Science Center! 🔬 They enjoyed hands-on museum exhibits, unforgettable events, and a breathtaking IMAX Dome movie experience. ☄️
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students sitting in the movie theatre at the McWane Center.
Student looking at all of the activities he could do in the McWane Center.
Students standing in front of the McWane Center.
Students are making crafts with hoops.
✨📚Look at the joy on our students faces as they receive their brand new books! 📚A HUGE thank you to AFT who generously donated. We are overflowing with excitement and new stories to explore! ✨
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
The AFT Teachers group posing in front of the table of books they gave away to the students.
Students choosing a book from a table filled with books provided by the AFT Teachers group.
Students choosing a book from a table filled with books provided by the AFT Teachers group.
An AFT leader reading a book to a student.
Thank you to our PTA for organizing the Santa Shop and helping make it festive and fun. The student's parents and community volunteers enjoyed every minute of it. 🛍️🎄
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A volunteer handing a bag filled with Santa Shop gifts to a student that bought the gifts.
Volunteers standing in a line to pose for a picture at the Santa Shop.
Students looking at a table of gifts they could buy from the Santa Shop.
The four PTA Officers standing in front of a table of gifts the students could buy at the Santa Shop.
This morning, the Alabama Department of Education approved a resolution recognizing Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year!! Dr. Gonsoulin serves State School Board Districts Three, Four, and Seven with heart, vision, and determination. We couldn't be prouder of his leadership. Congratulations, Dr. Gonsoulin! You've made us all #JEFCOEDProud!
9 months ago, JEFCOED
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. stands with members of the Alabama Department of Education School Board. He is holding a resolution honoring him for being named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. holds a resolution for the Alabama State School Board recognizing him as the 2025 Alabama Superintendent of the Year. He is standing next to the 200 Alabama Bicentennial bell.
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin stands with members of his staff and holds a resolution honoring him as the 2025 State Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Gonsouling stands with his Deputy Superintendents (Dr. Jeff Caufield, Dr. Laura Ware, Dr. Orletta Rush) while holding a resolution honoring him as the Alabama Superintendent of the Year.
>Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the week at: secure.smore.com/n/6fq0r >Please read the entire newsletter to get more detailed info about the week ahead. >Thanks for all your support!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Picture of the Newsletter for December 8, 2024.
Our PreK students enjoyed a special appearance by Vulcan and an interactive story time with the book, ”Right Here in Birmingham.” During the story time, the students learned about early Birmingham mining and industrial history from the perspective of a child living in a company town.
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students sitting in a circle posing for a picture.
Students sitting in a circle and teachers standing behind them holding their right arm in the air like the Vulcan statue.
Vulcan character posing for a picture.
Check out Kolbierae! This week, she earned another positive office referral for meeting her goals!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Kolbierae standing in front of a door decorated with a Santa face holding her certificate for "Caught Being Good.
Every Friday at PGES, Counselor Wilson kicks off the day with our Song of the Week. Congratulations to Ms. Melton’s and Ms. Darby’s classes for being our winners!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students sitting in their morning circle smiling at the camera with Ms. Melton sitting in a chair behind them. This class won the Song of the Week challenge.
Students standing in a group smiling at the camera with Ms. Darby standing behind them. This class won the Song of the Week challenge.
>Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the week at: https://secure.smore.com/n/th2yj >Please read the entire newsletter to get more detailed info about the week ahead. >Thanks for all your support!
9 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Picture of the December 2, 2024 SMORE cover.
We have Spelling Bee champions!! 🏆🐝 Kelsey C.-1st 🥇 Ca’Mel W.-2nd 🥈 Cassidy M.- 3rd 🥉 . PGES Spelling Bee was a success! Thank you to everyone who made this happen and to these AMAZING kiddos for working so hard. Next stop: District Spelling Bee! 🐝
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
The three students that placed during the Spelling Bee competition.
All of the students standing up holding a participation certificate.
Our PTA, Sunshine committee, and community partner appreciated our excellent teachers with a delicious meal and dessert.🍎 🍰 #AlabamaThankATeacherMonth is in full swing, and we encourage everyone to show their gratitude to all the incredible educators who shape young
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A poster stating, "Thank Alabama Teachers Month".
A delicious sheet cake decorated with balloons and Happy November Birthdays.
A table with four containers of fried chicken, a tray of pasta, and separate gifts bags for the teachers.
A table full of covered dishes on a table ready for the teachers to eat lunch.
We celebrated 73 Students for perfect attendance during October. Thanks, parents, for your partnership and to the PTA for donating the treats!
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Four students posing in a line holding their prize for having Perfect Attendance.
Three students standing together holding their prize for having Perfect Attendance.
Two students standing together holding their prize for having Perfect Attendance.
Six students posing in a line holding their prize for having Perfect Attendance.
These awesome Spartans were recently sent to the office for doing something positive at PGES! Congratulations on your positive referral! Keep it up! 🎉
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Five students posing with their prize because they were "Caught Being Good".
Congratulations to our October and November Good Citizens! Their teachers selected them, and they were recognized for modeling our character traits.
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students holding their certificate showing they are a Good Citizen.
Students holding their certificate showing they are a Good Citizen.
⛺🏕️🔦Our 5th-grade students went to Camp Cosby and had a wonderful time exploring relationships in nature and learning about the world around them.
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students listening to the teacher explain about the turtle breeds found in Alabama.
Students panning water to see if they can find gold flecks.
Students panning water to see if they can find gold flecks.
Students sitting in a circle listening to a teacher explain about reptiles that live in Alabama.
>Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the week at: https://secure.smore.com/n/th2yj >Please read the entire newsletter to get more detailed info about the week ahead. >Thanks for all your support!
10 months ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A picture of the Pleasant Grove Elementary Updates - November 18, 2024.