Luray Elementary School

This is a reminder that Monday, February 21, 2022, schools will be CLOSED in observation of President's Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Thank you, and have a great weekend.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Gwen Burley---Spanish Teacher--Luray High School "She really thinks about everyone. She wants everyone to be involved. Mrs. Burley and her seminar put together valentines stuff for the custodians and lunch ladies, and it was really nice." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Burley, for teaching your students about spreading kindness. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Kaitlin Sanders--3rd grade teacher--Springfield Elementary School "Mrs. Sanders is such a calm and caring presence in our children's lives. She is there guiding with a strong, loving grace everyday. Mrs. Sanders is their cheerleader and a constant calm supporter in their lives. Thank Mrs. Sanders!"--anonymous "I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Sanders. She is an amazing teacher & role model to her students. She teaches from the heart & we are so thankful for her positive influence in our daughter's life. You rock Mrs. Sanders!"--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Sanders, for being such a great role model for our students. You are so appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Lori Alger-- Special Education Assistant--Luray Middle School "She always thinks of others before herself, she is a kindhearted person with a heart full of love for the students she works with. My child tells me that she can talk to Mrs. Alger whenever she has a problem in school and that Mrs. Alger always has a smile on her face."--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Alger, for always showing kindness to our students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Andrea Pyne--Special Education Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "Andrea is the most caring and dedicated teacher to her students. She proves herself over and over by the students she works with on a daily basis. She is kind, passionate, and cares deeply for all students. She is filled with joy and a delight to be around. Thank you for all of your hard work for PCPS. You are appreciated on every level." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Pyne, for all that you give to PCPS and your Stanley Students. You are truly appreciated.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 2/18/22. https://5il.co/15xc6 https://5il.co/15xc7 https://5il.co/15xc8

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Jeannie Lowman--2nd grade Teacher--Luray Elementary School "Mrs. Lowman makes every one of her students feel loved and excited to come to school. Her classroom is more like a family than just a classroom. She guides children and brings out the best in them by encouraging, disciplining and loving them. She provides a classroom where kids can make memories that will last them a lifetime."-- anonymous Thank you, Ms. Lowman, for making learning so much fun for our children. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Carol Morris--Kindergarten Teacher--Stanley Elementary School "She is the best teacher. She has a heart of gold and shows her class fun way to have fun and learn. She makes kids want to come to school and have adventures with all of the ways to learn and grow. "--anonymous Thank you, Ms. Morris, for making learning a fun and rewarding experience for our students. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Maria Wilson--Special Education Teacher--Springfield Elementary School "Mrs. Wilson has brought a new and fresh perspective to our school. I see how much of her heart she pours into not only her students, but her colleagues too. She has formed many relationships in our school community. I am proud to work along side her and call her a friend. "--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for all you give to our division. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good Ms. Annetta Martz--Secretary/Bookkeeper --Stanley Elementary School "When I think of kindness, Mrs. Martz immediately comes to mind. She is very friendly, kind, welcoming, and patient. Every time I walk into the office she is right there to greet me & assist in any way. Thanks for being so kind all of the time." --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Martz, for always being kind and friendly to those you assist. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Bill Simmons--Athletic Director--Page County High School "Bill has been an amazing addition to PCHS. He is always striving to provide the best for our students, athletes and non athletes alike. He strives for fairness among all sports. He is truly in this for the kids " --anonymous Thanks, Mr. Simmons, for all you do for Page County High School and the school division. Being the AD means many long nights away from home and your dedication is appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Deborah Lucas--School Counselor--Page County High School "Mrs. Lucas goes above and beyond for her students and staff. She puts their best interest first, each and every day. Mrs. Lucas has a heart of gold and we are fortunate to have her in PCPS!" --anonymous Thank you, Deb, for always being there for your students and coworkers. Friendly faces make the days so much more enjoyable. You are appreciated.

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Tracey Bailey--Special Education Teacher--Luray Elementary School "She has been an absolute wonderful person to work with and she takes such amazing care of her students. The relationships she builds and puts so much effort into are truly amazing. She’s such an asset to LES and we are so thankful for her! " --anonymous Thank you, Ms. Bailey, for helping to build those positive relationships with our school community. They truly do make a difference. You are appreciated.

Bus 26 will be approximately 20 min late. Please Share.

Families interested in receiving 4 free at-home rapid testing kits from the United States Postal Service can place an order. Important details from the USPS about the order: Limit of one order per residential address One order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free. https://www.covidtests.gov/

Here we go again today! Tell Me Something Good! Ms. Kendra Piscitelli- Page County Middle School -Music Ms. Piscitelli has received NUMEROUS shout-outs in our initiative. 1)" Mrs. P goes above and beyond to help her students feel love and support. Her dedication to the music program is amazing, often working late nights and weekends to get things done and organized. Thanks for always making your students feel like they matter and spreading kindness!" --anonymous 2) "Mrs. Piscitelli is a truly kindred spirit. She is one of the sweetest teachers I've ever had. She's one of the accepting and understanding person I know. She works hard at what she does and really shows her passion for music and all of her students. She really makes music fun. ❤️ 🎶 " 3) "Mrs. Piscitelli introduced my son to music and has been a constant inspiration to not only him but his classmates as well. She helped him find an outlet for his creativity and has pushed him to learn so many cool things in music. Thanks to Mrs. Piscitelli for being a great teacher, mentor and just in general amazing person! Keep being awesome! "

Today is RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY. Page County Public Schools is celebrating not just today, but all month long, with our Kindness Initiative and TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD. The response has been overwhelming . Remember, if you want to share some words of kindness for an employee, fill out the Google Form https://forms.gle/6hTsyDnwzL5ad99p9 and we will give them a shout out on social media. Thanks, And spread some kindness today!

Tell Me Something Good-- Ms. Rachael Meadows--7th grade Language Arts Teacher--Page County Middle School 1) "She gives my daughter confidence and helps her feel good about herself. My daughter loves school because of her!"-- Yvonne Buracker 2) "She's never gotten mad at anyone, her lessons are always fun, she's almost always smiling, if you need help she'll help you without making you feel bad that you need help, and she always let's us listen to music."-- Brandon Y Thank you, Ms. Meadows, for the attention and love you give to your students each day. You are appreciated!

Tell Me Something Good-- Mrs. Kathleen Keim--2nd grade teacher--Springfield Elementary School 1) "Mrs. Keim is the kind of teacher that makes me want to be in her class!!! Her life experiences create this mash up of knowledge that makes her easily relatable and so fascinating! Mrs. Keim knows just how to connect with my child to make him want to be better, to work harder. He still says how much he misses her and would go back to 2nd grade in a hot second! Thank you Mrs. Keim for building up our kids, for pushing them to greatness! I see you and all the work you do. Thank you! "--anonymous Thank you, Mrs. Keim, for making learning engaging and exciting for your students. You are appreciated!

Tell Me Something Good - Ms. Elizabeth Kite--Librarian--Stanley Elementary School 1) "My daughter absolutely adores Ms. Kite. She is always telling me about how Ms. Kite reserved her next favorite book so she can check it out and always tells me the stories Ms. Kite shares during library time. Ms. Kite even sent my daughter a nice postcard with a sweet message. Thank you Ms. Kite for always being so kind and for sharing so many different inspiring stories with the students." --Carissa Miller 2) "Mrs. Kite is an absolute gem found at Stanley Elementary School. Both of my kids absolutely adore library and come home excited to show me the books that they have chosen for the week. Mrs. Kite knows all of their likes and hobbies and several times has had books set to the side that she knows my kids will enjoy (which I'm sure she does for all the students). She is truly an inspiration to us all. I have noticed a change in the diversity in the available books that my children bring home; from books featuring people of color to those with families made up of all combinations including being raised by grandparents or adoption. She even has an endless supply of non-fiction for my kid that "only likes facts". Thank you Mrs. Kite for finding and encouraging the reader in all children."-- Tobey Thank you, Ms. Kite, for instilling a love of reading in our students. You are greatly appreciated for all you do!