Mrs. Davis recently presented to all students an overview of our Duck Hatching Project, and today — Tuesday, February 17th — is officially Day 1 of our Duck Incubation Project! The eggs are now safely in the incubator, and we have begun our 28-day countdown as we wait for our ducklings to hatch.
During art class this week, students will learn about the role of the mother duck (hen), what takes place during the 28-day incubation process, and how ducklings develop inside the egg. Students will also create a drawing of a hen sitting on her nest inspired by Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, focusing on his Caldecott award winning, classic illustration style.
We look forward to integrating art into the science process as we observe, learn, and count down to hatch day! 🐣
During art class this week, students will learn about the role of the mother duck (hen), what takes place during the 28-day incubation process, and how ducklings develop inside the egg. Students will also create a drawing of a hen sitting on her nest inspired by Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, focusing on his Caldecott award winning, classic illustration style.
We look forward to integrating art into the science process as we observe, learn, and count down to hatch day! 🐣
💌 Valentine’s Day at Pittston Area Primary Center is all about mixing fun with learning!
This week, our classrooms are buzzing with hands-on, heart-filled activities that connect creativity, literacy, and math. Students are designing Valentine boxes and bags, creating Valentine-themed art that explores patterns, colors, and shapes, and enjoying classroom celebrations that practice kindness, sharing, and community.
Enjoy your long weekend. See you Tuesday, February 17th
This week, our classrooms are buzzing with hands-on, heart-filled activities that connect creativity, literacy, and math. Students are designing Valentine boxes and bags, creating Valentine-themed art that explores patterns, colors, and shapes, and enjoying classroom celebrations that practice kindness, sharing, and community.
Enjoy your long weekend. See you Tuesday, February 17th
🐣 Spring is in the air at our school! We’re getting ready to kick off our Duck Hatching Project, with duck eggs incubating in the art room beginning next week and an expected hatch the week of March 17. This project has been a huge success in the past, sparking school-wide learning and inspiring classroom teachers to weave it into their writing and math lessons—making it a truly memorable learning experience for our students. We’re excited to integrate art into the science process, with four art classes learning about ducks and two classes observing their growth and interacting with the ducklings along the way.
Permission forms only need to be returned if you do not want your child to participate in holding the ducklings. The eggs arrive next week!
Permission forms only need to be returned if you do not want your child to participate in holding the ducklings. The eggs arrive next week!
Reminder - There will be a PTO Meeting tonight, Tuesday February 10th, at 6pm in the Middle School cafeteria.
📣 Reminder for Next Week! 📣
Families, here are a couple of important dates to keep on your radar. Monday, February 9th is a Full Act 80 Day, which means there will be no school for students—enjoy a long weekend!
We’re also looking forward to Friday, February 13th, when we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s sure to be a fun day filled with smiles, kindness, and classroom celebrations.
Families, here are a couple of important dates to keep on your radar. Monday, February 9th is a Full Act 80 Day, which means there will be no school for students—enjoy a long weekend!
We’re also looking forward to Friday, February 13th, when we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s sure to be a fun day filled with smiles, kindness, and classroom celebrations.
🎉 Ms. Chromey’s Kindergarten had a blast celebrating the 100th Day of School! 🎉
Students showed off their creativity with hats covered in 100 stickers, enjoyed 100 snacks, and made necklaces using 100 Fruit Loops. We wrapped up our classroom fun with a Kindergarten 100th Day celebration in the gym, where all of the kindergarten classes participated together in the activities!
In the gym, we sang and moved to songs while practicing counting by 1s, 5s, and 10s. Then came the challenges—being quiet for 100 seconds, singing for 100 seconds, dancing for 100 seconds, and more! The excitement built as we counted down to 0… and finished with a silly string surprise! What a perfect way to celebrate being 100 days smarter! 💯🎈
Students showed off their creativity with hats covered in 100 stickers, enjoyed 100 snacks, and made necklaces using 100 Fruit Loops. We wrapped up our classroom fun with a Kindergarten 100th Day celebration in the gym, where all of the kindergarten classes participated together in the activities!
In the gym, we sang and moved to songs while practicing counting by 1s, 5s, and 10s. Then came the challenges—being quiet for 100 seconds, singing for 100 seconds, dancing for 100 seconds, and more! The excitement built as we counted down to 0… and finished with a silly string surprise! What a perfect way to celebrate being 100 days smarter! 💯🎈
🎉 Happy 100th Day of School, Pittston Area Primary Center! 🎉
Today our students celebrated being 100 days smarter with lots of fun, hands-on learning. Across the building, classrooms marked the day with activities like counting by 10s to make 100, creating 100 necklaces, designing 100 paper crowns, and reading and writing all about the 100th day of school. 📚✏️
Students also showed off their creativity with their outfits—some dressed like they were 100 years old, others wore 100 of something, and many showed their school spirit with “100 Days Smarter” and school-themed shirts. It was a great day full of learning, laughter, and creativity! 💯💙
Today our students celebrated being 100 days smarter with lots of fun, hands-on learning. Across the building, classrooms marked the day with activities like counting by 10s to make 100, creating 100 necklaces, designing 100 paper crowns, and reading and writing all about the 100th day of school. 📚✏️
Students also showed off their creativity with their outfits—some dressed like they were 100 years old, others wore 100 of something, and many showed their school spirit with “100 Days Smarter” and school-themed shirts. It was a great day full of learning, laughter, and creativity! 💯💙
Mrs. Antal’s Kindergarten class has been busy working on an Alaska theme for January. Throughout the month the students looked at maps, read stories, learned about animals that live in Alaska and learned some new vocabulary words. The students wrote about what they would do if they lived in an igloo by using facts that they learned. Fun centers were used to learn about Polar Opposites, how to build a snowman, Arctic weather and the fastest way to melt ice. The class took a virtual tour of the Arctic and got to watch the Northern Lights in the sky. Each student got a chance to design their own igloo and made Eskimos. The class wrapped up the theme by having an Eskimo Day. They wore their parkas and Muk Luks to school and watched the movie Snow Buddies which was set in Alaska. We had “Snow Much Fun” learning about Alaska!
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🐧📖Tux brought cookies, Penguins' hats, and collector's trading cards to Mrs. Melvin's class today. The reading celebration continued while Mrs. Melvin's read aloud with Tux. The students discussed the book, "Tacky in Trouble" by Helen Lester. The story brought a quirky penguin named Tacky to life. 📚
We are so proud of our top readers!
We are so proud of our top readers!
🍒🥗 February Lunch Menus Are Here! 🏀🍕
The Pittston Area Primary Center’s February 2026 lunch menu is out, and it’s packed with lots of kid-favorite meals and healthy choices! From cheesy classics to warm winter favorites, there’s something for everyone to look forward to at lunchtime.
Check out the full menu here:
👉 https://www.pittstonareametz.com/uploads/1/4/6/6/146612804/2026feb_primary_center.pdf
Be sure to take a peek so you and your student can plan ahead! 😊
The Pittston Area Primary Center’s February 2026 lunch menu is out, and it’s packed with lots of kid-favorite meals and healthy choices! From cheesy classics to warm winter favorites, there’s something for everyone to look forward to at lunchtime.
Check out the full menu here:
👉 https://www.pittstonareametz.com/uploads/1/4/6/6/146612804/2026feb_primary_center.pdf
Be sure to take a peek so you and your student can plan ahead! 😊
📅 February at Pittston Area Primary Center! 💙
February is packed with important dates and fun events! Please mark your calendars:
🗓 Tuesday, February 3rd – Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Early dismissal: 12:45 for car students, 1:00 for busing
• Conferences: 1:30–3:30
🗓 Wednesday, February 4th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Early dismissal: 12:45 for car students, 1:00 for busing
• Conferences: 4:30–7:00
🎉 Thursday, February 5th – 100th Day of School
🏫 Monday, February 9th – Full Act 80 Day (No school for students)
❤️ Friday, February 13th – Valentine’s Day Celebration
🇺🇸 Monday, February 16th – Presidents’ Day (No School)
Thank you for your continued support and partnership—February is going to be a great month! 😊📚✨
February is packed with important dates and fun events! Please mark your calendars:
🗓 Tuesday, February 3rd – Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Early dismissal: 12:45 for car students, 1:00 for busing
• Conferences: 1:30–3:30
🗓 Wednesday, February 4th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Early dismissal: 12:45 for car students, 1:00 for busing
• Conferences: 4:30–7:00
🎉 Thursday, February 5th – 100th Day of School
🏫 Monday, February 9th – Full Act 80 Day (No school for students)
❤️ Friday, February 13th – Valentine’s Day Celebration
🇺🇸 Monday, February 16th – Presidents’ Day (No School)
Thank you for your continued support and partnership—February is going to be a great month! 😊📚✨
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Monday, February 2, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes.
Thank you!
🏒📚The Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Corporate sponsorship team member and Wayne Bank, the sponsor of the ROBO’s Readers program visited Mrs. Melvin's class today for a pizza party celebration. 🍕🎉They read the most books of all the participants in the program for North East Pennsylvania. Tux was unable to make it today, but still plans to celebrate with the kids and read them a story. 🐧📖
🌱📚 Growing Readers & Scientists! 🥗🥣
Pittston Area Primary Center 2nd grade students got their hands dirty (in the best way!) planting seedlings in our STEM Lab hydroponic farm stands. This exciting activity connects directly to their reading series story, The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin, bringing literature to life through hands-on learning.
During the lesson, Technology Teacher Mrs. Reza explained the hydroponic technology, helping students understand how plants can grow without soil and how science and technology work together in modern farming. Students are exploring the needs of plants while learning about the science and technology behind hydroponic farming, all while recording their observations and reflections in their STEM journals.
The best part? 🌿 When the vegetables are ready, students will harvest their crops and use them to make soup and salad, just like in the story—an amazing farm-to-table experience!
We love seeing our students grow as readers, scientists, and problem solvers! 💚🌱
Pittston Area Primary Center 2nd grade students got their hands dirty (in the best way!) planting seedlings in our STEM Lab hydroponic farm stands. This exciting activity connects directly to their reading series story, The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin, bringing literature to life through hands-on learning.
During the lesson, Technology Teacher Mrs. Reza explained the hydroponic technology, helping students understand how plants can grow without soil and how science and technology work together in modern farming. Students are exploring the needs of plants while learning about the science and technology behind hydroponic farming, all while recording their observations and reflections in their STEM journals.
The best part? 🌿 When the vegetables are ready, students will harvest their crops and use them to make soup and salad, just like in the story—an amazing farm-to-table experience!
We love seeing our students grow as readers, scientists, and problem solvers! 💚🌱
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Friday, January 30, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes.
Please remember to stay safe and visible while waiting at bus stops and driving to school. Watch for snow piles that may block visibility, and make sure drivers and bus drivers can clearly see you at all times. Be sure to wear layers and warm clothing to stay comfortable in the cold morning temperatures.
Continue to check the Web site for future updates.
Thank you!
The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes.
Please remember to stay safe and visible while waiting at bus stops and driving to school. Watch for snow piles that may block visibility, and make sure drivers and bus drivers can clearly see you at all times. Be sure to wear layers and warm clothing to stay comfortable in the cold morning temperatures.
Continue to check the Web site for future updates.
Thank you!
📚❄️ AR Reading Challenge – Cozy Reading Success! ❄️📚
Today our students snuggled up in their coziest spots and dove into great books during our AR Reading Challenge—and the results were amazing!
👏 Lucy rocked her reading and earned 17 AR points in one day—way to go!
🐶 Zephyrin was all cozy and ready to read, choosing Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls and scoring a 90% on his AR quiz—awesome job!
The Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reader (AR) program helps students grow as confident readers by matching them with books at their level, checking comprehension with short quizzes, and motivating them to set and reach reading goals. Best of all, it builds a love of reading—one cozy book at a time 💙📖
Keep reading, keep earning, and keep sharing those cozy spots! 🛋️✨
Today our students snuggled up in their coziest spots and dove into great books during our AR Reading Challenge—and the results were amazing!
👏 Lucy rocked her reading and earned 17 AR points in one day—way to go!
🐶 Zephyrin was all cozy and ready to read, choosing Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls and scoring a 90% on his AR quiz—awesome job!
The Renaissance Learning Accelerated Reader (AR) program helps students grow as confident readers by matching them with books at their level, checking comprehension with short quizzes, and motivating them to set and reach reading goals. Best of all, it builds a love of reading—one cozy book at a time 💙📖
Keep reading, keep earning, and keep sharing those cozy spots! 🛋️✨
📱✨ Skyward, Schoology, Clever, AR… oh my! ✨📚
Feeling overwhelmed by all the apps? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick, family-friendly guide to what they are and how to access them for students at the Pittston Area Primary Center.
🌐 START HERE:
Visit the Pittston Area website → Schools → Primary Center
👉 https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter
From this page you can:
Access links to Skyward, Schoology, Clever, and more
Find the staff directory to email your child’s teacher
📝 SKYWARD
This is our main communication tool for families.
✔️ View grades and student information
✔️ Stay connected with school updates
💻 SCHOOLOGY
Used mainly by upper grade levels to post assignments.
📂 Primary Center students receive paper packets in their VIP folders.
🔐 CLEVER
Think of Clever as the one-stop login portal for learning apps!
Students log in by scanning a QR code or using their login info
Username: firstname.lastname@students.pittstonarea.com
Password: Student ID number (lunch number)
🖥️ Clever is taught in computer class with Mrs. Reza, and students practice accessing these apps:
🎒 Kindergarten:
Teach My Monster
Room Recess
📘 1st & 2nd Grade:
Kodable
Prodigy
📖 AR – Accelerated Reader (Renaissance Learning)
Students read books independently and take short AR quizzes to check comprehension.
🔗 AR Student Login:
https://login.renaissance.com/loading?target=https%3A%2F%2Fglobal-zone51.renaissance-go.com%2Fstudentportal%2F%3Ft%3D706787
🎥 How to access AR (video tutorial):
https://pasd-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/chandler_nedimyer_pittstonarea_com/IQCs8NSew4PBS5b65h-YsEfOAbRe2GQPoi6vmU0_E986ZkA
💙 We hope this helps make navigating our digital tools easier. As always, please reach out to your child’s teacher if you need support—we’re happy to help!
Feeling overwhelmed by all the apps? We’ve got you covered! Here’s a quick, family-friendly guide to what they are and how to access them for students at the Pittston Area Primary Center.
🌐 START HERE:
Visit the Pittston Area website → Schools → Primary Center
👉 https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter
From this page you can:
Access links to Skyward, Schoology, Clever, and more
Find the staff directory to email your child’s teacher
📝 SKYWARD
This is our main communication tool for families.
✔️ View grades and student information
✔️ Stay connected with school updates
💻 SCHOOLOGY
Used mainly by upper grade levels to post assignments.
📂 Primary Center students receive paper packets in their VIP folders.
🔐 CLEVER
Think of Clever as the one-stop login portal for learning apps!
Students log in by scanning a QR code or using their login info
Username: firstname.lastname@students.pittstonarea.com
Password: Student ID number (lunch number)
🖥️ Clever is taught in computer class with Mrs. Reza, and students practice accessing these apps:
🎒 Kindergarten:
Teach My Monster
Room Recess
📘 1st & 2nd Grade:
Kodable
Prodigy
📖 AR – Accelerated Reader (Renaissance Learning)
Students read books independently and take short AR quizzes to check comprehension.
🔗 AR Student Login:
https://login.renaissance.com/loading?target=https%3A%2F%2Fglobal-zone51.renaissance-go.com%2Fstudentportal%2F%3Ft%3D706787
🎥 How to access AR (video tutorial):
https://pasd-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/chandler_nedimyer_pittstonarea_com/IQCs8NSew4PBS5b65h-YsEfOAbRe2GQPoi6vmU0_E986ZkA
💙 We hope this helps make navigating our digital tools easier. As always, please reach out to your child’s teacher if you need support—we’re happy to help!
📚❄️ AR Challenge Time! ❄️📚
Primary students—let’s turn these chilly days into reading days! It’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and earn AR points.
🎯 Challenge Goals:
5 points
10 points
15 points
👉 You can do it!
Read a book, take an AR quiz, and celebrate your success! 📖✨
Access AR through the clever portal linked on our website- https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter
Families, please email your AR points or photos of students reading to be featured on our school website.
📧 Primary Student Email:
Aryanna.Davis@pittstonarea.com
Let’s see those readers shine! 🌟
Primary students—let’s turn these chilly days into reading days! It’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book and earn AR points.
🎯 Challenge Goals:
5 points
10 points
15 points
👉 You can do it!
Read a book, take an AR quiz, and celebrate your success! 📖✨
Access AR through the clever portal linked on our website- https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter
Families, please email your AR points or photos of students reading to be featured on our school website.
📧 Primary Student Email:
Aryanna.Davis@pittstonarea.com
Let’s see those readers shine! 🌟
Virtual Day 2
Our teachers are ready to guide you through our second Virtual Day. All assignments have been sent home to the students. Teachers will be explaining expectations via email, Skyward, and Class DoJo.
Exciting Opportunities for PC Students:
To all 1st graders and second graders- Get Ready for our AR Challenge!
All Students: Have some fun with your Related Arts teachers- they have set some great activities for you!
Mrs. Nicoletti's Library Challenge- New Year Reading Challenge
Kindergarten friends: Mrs. Rava has set a day of Reading Fun- Stay tuned for her updated message.
First Grade friends: Mrs. Chaump has set a day of Reading Fun- Stay tuned for her updated message.
Second Grade friends: Mrs. Falcone has set a day of Reading Fun- Stay tuned for her updated message.
Our teachers are ready to guide you through our second Virtual Day. All assignments have been sent home to the students. Teachers will be explaining expectations via email, Skyward, and Class DoJo.
Exciting Opportunities for PC Students:
To all 1st graders and second graders- Get Ready for our AR Challenge!
All Students: Have some fun with your Related Arts teachers- they have set some great activities for you!
Mrs. Nicoletti's Library Challenge- New Year Reading Challenge
Kindergarten friends: Mrs. Rava has set a day of Reading Fun- Stay tuned for her updated message.
First Grade friends: Mrs. Chaump has set a day of Reading Fun- Stay tuned for her updated message.
Second Grade friends: Mrs. Falcone has set a day of Reading Fun- Stay tuned for her updated message.
