Many of us went to sleep on Thursday night, thinking it wouldn't happen after all. And then it did!! The JEFCOED family enjoyed a beautiful snow day on Friday.❄️☃️ Thank you to all of those who sent in pictures. Your smiles and joy warmed our hearts. Here are just a few of the many fantastic pictures we received.
about 1 year ago, JEFCOED
Two girls excitedly sled down the street in the show using a pool float shaped like a dragon.
Three boys stand in front of their home with their hands in the air, celebrating the snow.
A group of young boys pretends to play video games in the snow. They have placed a tv outside and show it hooked up to a snow mound.
Two kids have build a snowman and a an igloo. One boy is inside the igloo and the other boy is standing by the snowman.
Two boys are sledding in the snow with a red sled.
A young girl poses next to a snowman wearing a Snow Rogers Bulldogs shirt.
A boy is riding a sled down his driveway.
A family of three plays in the snow. All of the family members are wearing pink.
A young boy smiles next to a snowman.
A young boy is playing in the snow on a round pool float.
✨Our Spartans were full of festive fun all week, and we loved seeing our students' excitement as they celebrated, learned, and grew together during the most wonderful time of the year! There was so much joy in the air! 🎄 Check out the video here: gopro.com/v/Wl3Bnl8gdJnMZ
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A student facing the group of parents during the talent show.
A student dressing up with a Santa hat for hat day.
A teacher dressing as Ralphie from "The Christmas Story" for the dressing as your favorite Christmas character day.
The Grinch standing with two of our teachers.
Santa Claus greeting students in the hallway.
This week, we had a fantastic display of talent at “A Night Under the Stars Talent Show.” Thank you to all our students and staff who took part. It was truly phenomenal. Congratulations to the participants for winning tickets to the “That Girl Lay Lay Christmas Show!”🎄🎁🎫
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students that participated in “A Night Under the Stars Talent Show.” are posing in a picture with Mrs. Dillon.
🎄We are proud of Ms. Williams and her students for wrapping up the semester with their Holiday Service Project! 🌟They were focused on community and kindness by assembling care packages for dialysis patients. 🎁
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Two nurses standing with the gifts for the dialysis patients.
Students posing around the gifts collected for the dialysis patients.
Spartans were recently sent to the office for doing something positive at PGES! Congratulations on your positive referrals! 🎉
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Student holding the Caught Being Good certificate for the picture.
Every Friday at PGES, Counselor Wilson kicks off the day with our Song of the Week. Congratulations to Coach William’s class for being our winners!
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Students that won the Song of the Week are posing for the picture.
>Please be sure to read the entire newsletter for info about the week at: secure.smore.com/n/fmycn >Thanks for all your support!
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
A poster of this weeks Smore cover.
A poster telling how the students and faculty should dress up to celebrate the upcoming holidays.
We had a great night of Christmas Bowling with a few of the BEST staff around! 🎳
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Teachers posing at the bowling alley. This was the teachers Christmas outing.
With extreme diligence by our faculty, staff, dedicated parents, stakeholders, and students, our school is continuously growing in a positive direction. We look forward to continuous growth as a school. Thanks to our fearless leaders for your vision and unwavering dedication.
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Poster showing PGES's Alabama State Department grade of 77%.
🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing 2nd-grade teacher, Mrs. Hadden, for being named Pleasant Grove Elementary School’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! ✨ Your hard work, passion, and dedication inspire us all. We are so proud of you!
about 1 year ago, Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Ms. Hadden holding flowers in the picture honoring her for the Teacher of the Year at PGES.
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.
about 1 year 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!🤖
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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. ☄️
about 1 year 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! ✨
about 1 year 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. 🛍️🎄
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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!
about 1 year 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.
about 1 year 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.