🏅 First grade wrapped up our final Field Day with an action-packed day full of smiles, laughter, and school spirit! Students had a blast racing their classmates, enjoying the bounce houses, and cheering one another on throughout the day. ☀️🎉
Students also had the chance to create fun spinner crafts and explore emergency vehicles during a special presentation from the Hughestown fire and ambulance crews. 🚒🚑 It was a memorable way to celebrate the end of our Field Day events!
A huge thank you to Mr. McDermott, our dedicated high school volunteers, and the PTO for helping create such a fun and exciting experience for our first grade students! ❤️💙
Students also had the chance to create fun spinner crafts and explore emergency vehicles during a special presentation from the Hughestown fire and ambulance crews. 🚒🚑 It was a memorable way to celebrate the end of our Field Day events!
A huge thank you to Mr. McDermott, our dedicated high school volunteers, and the PTO for helping create such a fun and exciting experience for our first grade students! ❤️💙
Mrs. Flynn proudly presents to you, her SUPERHEROES! The boys and girls in her class are the authors and illustrators of their published class book, “1st Grade Superheroes”! They worked so hard on this book using their imagination along with their writing and drawing skills! They had the opportunity to dress like superheroes during their book release day on Tuesday! Great job to these amazing first graders! 👏 👏👏
Kindergarten Graduation Tickets
Graduation tickets were sent home in the yellow folders today. Please keep them in a safe place until the graduation next week. Please note that if you do not have enough tickets, we will not be issuing anymore, but once all tickets have been collected, there will be limited space for walk in guests.
Please remember to have your child report to school at normal time on the day of their graduation. The students will be permitted to leave after their ceremony.
Graduation tickets were sent home in the yellow folders today. Please keep them in a safe place until the graduation next week. Please note that if you do not have enough tickets, we will not be issuing anymore, but once all tickets have been collected, there will be limited space for walk in guests.
Please remember to have your child report to school at normal time on the day of their graduation. The students will be permitted to leave after their ceremony.
🎈 What a fun-filled Field Day for our second grade students! From racing events to bouncing their energy out in the bounce houses, students spent the day making memories, staying active, and showing great teamwork and school spirit. 💙❤️
Later in the day, students got creative while making spinner crafts and also enjoyed a special visit from the Hughestown Fire Department and ambulance crew. Students loved getting an up-close look at the emergency vehicles and learning more about the important work first responders do 🚒🚑
Thank you to Mr. McDermott, our amazing high school volunteers, and the PTO for organizing and supporting such a wonderful day for our students! 👏
Later in the day, students got creative while making spinner crafts and also enjoyed a special visit from the Hughestown Fire Department and ambulance crew. Students loved getting an up-close look at the emergency vehicles and learning more about the important work first responders do 🚒🚑
Thank you to Mr. McDermott, our amazing high school volunteers, and the PTO for organizing and supporting such a wonderful day for our students! 👏
☀️ Kindergarten students had a fantastic time at Field Day today! Students enjoyed exciting gym games like bean bag toss, tug-of-war, and other fun activities that kept our young Patriots moving and smiling all day long. 🏃♂️🎉
In the afternoon, students created colorful spinner crafts and had the opportunity to explore a fire truck and ambulance presentation from Hughestown 🚒🚑 — a highlight of the day for many students!
A special thank you to Mr. McDermott, our high school volunteers, and the PTO for helping make this fun-filled day possible for our kindergarten students! ❤️💙
In the afternoon, students created colorful spinner crafts and had the opportunity to explore a fire truck and ambulance presentation from Hughestown 🚒🚑 — a highlight of the day for many students!
A special thank you to Mr. McDermott, our high school volunteers, and the PTO for helping make this fun-filled day possible for our kindergarten students! ❤️💙
🚀🌌 Second Grade Completed Their STEM Space Missions! 🌌🚀
Our 2nd grade students wrapped up Remake Learning Days at the Primary Center with an exciting day of hands-on, outer space–themed learning!
Throughout the event, students collaborated to create and construct model space shelters from cardboard materials, tested launch techniques with high-flying cup rockets, and designed colorful spinning planets to demonstrate movement in our solar system. 🌎✨ Students also explored beginning coding concepts by navigating Sphero Indi Bots through space challenges and experimented with magnetic galaxy slime to observe how magnets interact with different materials. 🤖🧪🚀
These interactive stations encouraged communication, creativity, perseverance, problem-solving, and scientific thinking while allowing students to learn through exploration and discovery.
A special thank you to our Primary Center STEM Coordinator, Mrs. Luvender, along with Mrs. Reza, Mrs. Zambetti, Mrs. Chesneak, Mr. Naples, and Mrs. Davis for creating and facilitating these amazing learning experiences! 👏🚀 Thank you as well to Mr. Kupetz, District STEM Coordinator, and to our administration for continually supporting meaningful STEM initiatives and hands-on learning opportunities for our students.
We are so proud of our young scientists, engineers, coders, and explorers! 🌟
🌌🚀 The Primary Center was proud to celebrate Remake Learning Days with hands-on learning experiences that inspired curiosity, creativity, and exploration!
As part of our Outer Space theme, students participated in exciting STEM stations designed by our incredible STEM Team and Primary Center STEM Coordinator, Mrs. Luvender. A special thank you to Mrs. Reza, Mrs. Zambetti, Mrs. Chesneak, Mr. Naples, and Mrs. Davis for helping facilitate these engaging learning experiences for our students! 👏✨
Students worked together to engineer cardboard Solar Shelters, strengthening teamwork and problem-solving skills. 🚀 They explored force and motion by launching Flying Cup Rockets, created rolling Tea Light Planets to learn about planetary movement, coded Sphero Indi Bots to complete space missions, and investigated magnetism and matter through Magnetic Galaxy Slime. 🤖🧪🌙 These hands-on activities encouraged creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and scientific discovery in a fun and meaningful way.
Although our in-school Remake Learning Days activities have wrapped up, families can continue the adventure by visiting the amazing Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope exhibit at the Everhart Museum! The exhibit, “New Views of the Universe,” is open through July 2026 and features real NASA and Smithsonian-developed experiences, telescope models, hands-on activities, and breathtaking images of planets, galaxies, black holes, and more. 🌌🔭
Families can also continue exploring additional Remake Learning Days events happening throughout our community through May 23rd. These events provide wonderful opportunities for children and families to learn together through STEM, art, technology, nature, and creative play.
🔗 Learn more about community events here:
https://remakelearningdays.org/events/?fwp_badges=76482
Let’s keep exploring, creating, and discovering together! 🚀✨
As part of our Outer Space theme, students participated in exciting STEM stations designed by our incredible STEM Team and Primary Center STEM Coordinator, Mrs. Luvender. A special thank you to Mrs. Reza, Mrs. Zambetti, Mrs. Chesneak, Mr. Naples, and Mrs. Davis for helping facilitate these engaging learning experiences for our students! 👏✨
Students worked together to engineer cardboard Solar Shelters, strengthening teamwork and problem-solving skills. 🚀 They explored force and motion by launching Flying Cup Rockets, created rolling Tea Light Planets to learn about planetary movement, coded Sphero Indi Bots to complete space missions, and investigated magnetism and matter through Magnetic Galaxy Slime. 🤖🧪🌙 These hands-on activities encouraged creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and scientific discovery in a fun and meaningful way.
Although our in-school Remake Learning Days activities have wrapped up, families can continue the adventure by visiting the amazing Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope exhibit at the Everhart Museum! The exhibit, “New Views of the Universe,” is open through July 2026 and features real NASA and Smithsonian-developed experiences, telescope models, hands-on activities, and breathtaking images of planets, galaxies, black holes, and more. 🌌🔭
Families can also continue exploring additional Remake Learning Days events happening throughout our community through May 23rd. These events provide wonderful opportunities for children and families to learn together through STEM, art, technology, nature, and creative play.
🔗 Learn more about community events here:
https://remakelearningdays.org/events/?fwp_badges=76482
Let’s keep exploring, creating, and discovering together! 🚀✨
🌌🚀 Remake Learning Days – Kindergarten Space Mission! 🚀🌌
Our Kindergarten students had an out-of-this-world day exploring STEM through hands-on space stations during Remake Learning Days! From launching rockets and coding robots to building shelters and creating planets and galaxy slime, our young learners were fully engaged in discovering, creating, and problem-solving. 🪐✨
A special thank you to our High School student leaders from the Pennsylvania Chief Science Officers program for supporting today’s activities and inspiring our students through STEM leadership. We also appreciate the guidance of their advisor, Mr. Kupetz, our district STEM Coordinator, for helping make this experience possible.
#RemakeLearningDays #STEMinAction #PrimaryCenter #FutureScientists 🚀
Our Kindergarten students had an out-of-this-world day exploring STEM through hands-on space stations during Remake Learning Days! From launching rockets and coding robots to building shelters and creating planets and galaxy slime, our young learners were fully engaged in discovering, creating, and problem-solving. 🪐✨
A special thank you to our High School student leaders from the Pennsylvania Chief Science Officers program for supporting today’s activities and inspiring our students through STEM leadership. We also appreciate the guidance of their advisor, Mr. Kupetz, our district STEM Coordinator, for helping make this experience possible.
#RemakeLearningDays #STEMinAction #PrimaryCenter #FutureScientists 🚀
📣🎒 Future Class of 2039 is on the move! 🎒📣
Kindergarten screening day was a success! Today, our youngest learners officially took their first big step in their Pittston Area journey—signing in and dreaming big at the Class of 2039 table 💙♥️✨
From tiny signatures to big futures, it was a day full of smiles, excitement, and “first day of many” moments! 🖊️🌟
If you missed registration or still need to complete your child’s enrollment, please contact the school as soon as possible so we can get your future Patriot ready for kindergarten! 🎒
📋 More information here:
https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter/article/2673430
We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2039! 🚌
Kindergarten screening day was a success! Today, our youngest learners officially took their first big step in their Pittston Area journey—signing in and dreaming big at the Class of 2039 table 💙♥️✨
From tiny signatures to big futures, it was a day full of smiles, excitement, and “first day of many” moments! 🖊️🌟
If you missed registration or still need to complete your child’s enrollment, please contact the school as soon as possible so we can get your future Patriot ready for kindergarten! 🎒
📋 More information here:
https://www.pittstonarea.com/o/primarycenter/article/2673430
We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2039! 🚌
🌮🎉 ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! 🎉🌮
Today at the Primary Center, our classrooms were filled with vibrant learning as we celebrated Cinco de Mayo! Students explored the history behind the day and learned about the rich culture of Mexico through engaging lessons and activities. 🇲🇽📚
Some classes even got a special taste of the celebration by enjoying delicious Mexican foods as part of their cultural experience—because learning is even better when you can taste it! 😋🌯
It was a wonderful day of culture, curiosity, and connection. Experiences like these help our students grow into globally aware learners—one celebration at a time! 💛🌎
Today at the Primary Center, our classrooms were filled with vibrant learning as we celebrated Cinco de Mayo! Students explored the history behind the day and learned about the rich culture of Mexico through engaging lessons and activities. 🇲🇽📚
Some classes even got a special taste of the celebration by enjoying delicious Mexican foods as part of their cultural experience—because learning is even better when you can taste it! 😋🌯
It was a wonderful day of culture, curiosity, and connection. Experiences like these help our students grow into globally aware learners—one celebration at a time! 💛🌎
✨ May the Fourth Be With You! ✨
Our Pittston Area Primary Center was out of this galaxy as we celebrated Star Wars Day! 🚀 The halls were filled with Princess Leias, brave Jedi, and some very impressive Star Wars-themed shirts.
Students spent the day learning Star Wars style—with literacy and math activities that had a fun, intergalactic twist 🌟📚➕
Classes even enjoyed a special treat—blue milk 💙 (a fun nod to the iconic drink from the Star Wars movies, famously seen on Luke Skywalker’s home planet!) along with cookies and creative crafts.
It was a day full of imagination, learning, and just the right amount of Jedi magic! 🌌✨ #MayTheFourthBeWithYou
Our Pittston Area Primary Center was out of this galaxy as we celebrated Star Wars Day! 🚀 The halls were filled with Princess Leias, brave Jedi, and some very impressive Star Wars-themed shirts.
Students spent the day learning Star Wars style—with literacy and math activities that had a fun, intergalactic twist 🌟📚➕
Classes even enjoyed a special treat—blue milk 💙 (a fun nod to the iconic drink from the Star Wars movies, famously seen on Luke Skywalker’s home planet!) along with cookies and creative crafts.
It was a day full of imagination, learning, and just the right amount of Jedi magic! 🌌✨ #MayTheFourthBeWithYou
🌌🚀 Remake Learning Days in Action at the Primary Center! 🚀🌌
Our students had an amazing time participating in Remake Learning Days with hands-on, outer space–themed STEM stations that brought learning to life! Today was our 1st grade students’ turn, we’re excited for Kindergarten tomorrow, and 2nd grade will blast off on Friday!
Students worked together during Solar Shelter Builders to design blueprints and construct space shelters using cardboard, strengthening their understanding of engineering design, teamwork, and problem-solving.
During Flying Cup Rockets, students explored forces and motion by launching rockets with cups and rubber bands, discovering how push and pull affect takeoff and movement.
In Tea Light Planets, students rolled paint-covered spheres to create planets while observing patterns and learning about planetary movement through creative expression.
With Sphero Indi Bot Coders, students practiced early coding skills by guiding robots through a space mission, building sequencing, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
At Magnetic Galaxy Slime, students created magnetic slime and experimented with magnets, exploring the properties of matter and observing how different forces impact movement.
From engineering to coding to creative exploration, our students truly became scientists, engineers, and space explorers! 🚀✨
#RemakeLearningDays #STEMinAction #PrimaryCenter #HandsOnLearning
Our students had an amazing time participating in Remake Learning Days with hands-on, outer space–themed STEM stations that brought learning to life! Today was our 1st grade students’ turn, we’re excited for Kindergarten tomorrow, and 2nd grade will blast off on Friday!
Students worked together during Solar Shelter Builders to design blueprints and construct space shelters using cardboard, strengthening their understanding of engineering design, teamwork, and problem-solving.
During Flying Cup Rockets, students explored forces and motion by launching rockets with cups and rubber bands, discovering how push and pull affect takeoff and movement.
In Tea Light Planets, students rolled paint-covered spheres to create planets while observing patterns and learning about planetary movement through creative expression.
With Sphero Indi Bot Coders, students practiced early coding skills by guiding robots through a space mission, building sequencing, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
At Magnetic Galaxy Slime, students created magnetic slime and experimented with magnets, exploring the properties of matter and observing how different forces impact movement.
From engineering to coding to creative exploration, our students truly became scientists, engineers, and space explorers! 🚀✨
#RemakeLearningDays #STEMinAction #PrimaryCenter #HandsOnLearning
🥁🌍 2nd grade students had the opportunity to learn about the music and culture of Ghana, West Africa! Students participated in a traditional African drum circle with master teacher and performer Maxwell Kofi Dankor. 🎶🪘
During the experience, students learned various call-and-response chants and drum rhythms while exploring the rich traditions of African music and culture. 🌟
Thank you to our district administration and school board for providing our students with this amazing cultural opportunity and enriching learning experience! ❤️👏
During the experience, students learned various call-and-response chants and drum rhythms while exploring the rich traditions of African music and culture. 🌟
Thank you to our district administration and school board for providing our students with this amazing cultural opportunity and enriching learning experience! ❤️👏
📚🌸 Check Out May Events at the Pittston Memorial Library! 🌸📚
The Pittston Area Primary Center encourages our families to explore the wonderful after-school and weekend opportunities available at the Pittston Memorial Library this May! 🌟
There are so many fun and educational events for students and families to enjoy after school and on Saturdays, including:
📖 Chapter Book Storytime — Mondays at 4:00 PM
🎨 Books Inspire Art — Thursdays at 4:00 PM
🔬 STEAM Lab Hour — Fridays at 2:30 PM
🐾 Paws to Read — Saturday, May 16 from 11:00–11:30 AM
Public libraries help students strengthen reading skills, encourage creativity, and provide meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom. Visiting the library is a wonderful way to build lifelong readers and learners! ❤️📚
For more details and additional library events, visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/181wqVZRoL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Pittston Area Primary Center encourages our families to explore the wonderful after-school and weekend opportunities available at the Pittston Memorial Library this May! 🌟
There are so many fun and educational events for students and families to enjoy after school and on Saturdays, including:
📖 Chapter Book Storytime — Mondays at 4:00 PM
🎨 Books Inspire Art — Thursdays at 4:00 PM
🔬 STEAM Lab Hour — Fridays at 2:30 PM
🐾 Paws to Read — Saturday, May 16 from 11:00–11:30 AM
Public libraries help students strengthen reading skills, encourage creativity, and provide meaningful learning experiences outside of the classroom. Visiting the library is a wonderful way to build lifelong readers and learners! ❤️📚
For more details and additional library events, visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/181wqVZRoL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
📚🎉 What a day to celebrate our AMAZING readers! 🎉📚
Mrs. Chaump, First Grade Reading Specialist, planned a special celebration for the incredible readers in Mrs. Montalvo’s class—and it was one for the books!
Thanks to the 🐧 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and 💙 Wayne Bank, our students were treated to pizza, prizes, and lots of smiles as they were recognized for reading the MOST books in NEPA during the spring session of the ROBO Reader’s Program!
Mrs. Chaump added her creative touch by designing a fun coloring sheet and an exciting Book Bingo to keep the celebration going. 🎨📖
To top it all off, Wayne Bank generously gifted the classroom an Amazon gift card to help grow their classroom library—what an incredible way to keep the love of reading alive!
We are so proud of these hardworking boys and girls—keep turning those pages! 💫📚
#ROBOReaders #FutureReaders #FirstGradeSuccess #NEPAproud #ReadingCelebration
Mrs. Chaump, First Grade Reading Specialist, planned a special celebration for the incredible readers in Mrs. Montalvo’s class—and it was one for the books!
Thanks to the 🐧 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and 💙 Wayne Bank, our students were treated to pizza, prizes, and lots of smiles as they were recognized for reading the MOST books in NEPA during the spring session of the ROBO Reader’s Program!
Mrs. Chaump added her creative touch by designing a fun coloring sheet and an exciting Book Bingo to keep the celebration going. 🎨📖
To top it all off, Wayne Bank generously gifted the classroom an Amazon gift card to help grow their classroom library—what an incredible way to keep the love of reading alive!
We are so proud of these hardworking boys and girls—keep turning those pages! 💫📚
#ROBOReaders #FutureReaders #FirstGradeSuccess #NEPAproud #ReadingCelebration
Join us for a hands-on community event and learn how to create your own summer planter to take home! Participants will transplant tomato, basil, and parsley while learning essential plant care and transplanting techniques to keep your garden thriving all season long.
Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/uTuzenw0rk
Each session is limited to 20 adult participants.
Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/uTuzenw0rk
Each session is limited to 20 adult participants.
Join us for a hands-on community event and learn how to create your own summer planter to take home! Participants will transplant tomato, basil, and parsley while learning essential plant care and transplanting techniques to keep your garden thriving all season long.
Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/uTuzenw0rk
Each session is limited to 20 adult participants.
Reserve your spot today! https://forms.office.com/r/uTuzenw0rk
Each session is limited to 20 adult participants.
May is going to be an exciting month at Pittston Area Primary Center! 🌟
We are kicking things off with our Star Wars Day celebration and Remake Learning Days, where students will enjoy half days filled with hands-on science stations, space exploration activities, creativity, and interactive learning experiences that make discovery fun for everyone. 🚀✨
As the month continues, students will look forward to Field Days full of teamwork and outdoor fun, a special PBIS Ice Cream Truck visit to celebrate positive behavior, and memorable end-of-year celebrations for our students and families.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Kindergarten Graduations and cheer on our 2nd grade students during their Moving Up Celebrations as they prepare for their next adventure! 🎓💙
It’s going to be a month full of learning, laughter, and special memories at the Primary Center!
We are kicking things off with our Star Wars Day celebration and Remake Learning Days, where students will enjoy half days filled with hands-on science stations, space exploration activities, creativity, and interactive learning experiences that make discovery fun for everyone. 🚀✨
As the month continues, students will look forward to Field Days full of teamwork and outdoor fun, a special PBIS Ice Cream Truck visit to celebrate positive behavior, and memorable end-of-year celebrations for our students and families.
We can’t wait to celebrate our Kindergarten Graduations and cheer on our 2nd grade students during their Moving Up Celebrations as they prepare for their next adventure! 🎓💙
It’s going to be a month full of learning, laughter, and special memories at the Primary Center!
🌼 May Breakfast & Lunch Menus Are Here! 🌼
Our cafeterias are serving up tasty and nutritious meals all month long to help students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn each day! 🍎🥪🥛
👉 Click below to view the full May Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
https://www.pittstonareametz.com/
📅 Browse daily meal options and student favorites all in one place.
🧃 Additional snacks are available for purchase.
🥑 May is Avocado Month! Avocados are packed with healthy fats, fiber, and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making them a delicious and nutritious addition to meals and snacks. Originally grown in Central America, avocados have been enjoyed for thousands of years and are known for their creamy texture and heart-healthy benefits!
✨ Reminder: Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students! ✨
#SchoolMeals #MayMenu #HealthyStudents #FoodService #AvocadoMonth
Our cafeterias are serving up tasty and nutritious meals all month long to help students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn each day! 🍎🥪🥛
👉 Click below to view the full May Breakfast and Lunch Menus:
https://www.pittstonareametz.com/
📅 Browse daily meal options and student favorites all in one place.
🧃 Additional snacks are available for purchase.
🥑 May is Avocado Month! Avocados are packed with healthy fats, fiber, and nearly 20 vitamins and minerals, making them a delicious and nutritious addition to meals and snacks. Originally grown in Central America, avocados have been enjoyed for thousands of years and are known for their creamy texture and heart-healthy benefits!
✨ Reminder: Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students! ✨
#SchoolMeals #MayMenu #HealthyStudents #FoodService #AvocadoMonth
📚🍕 Calling All BOOK Lovers & Pizza Fans! 🍕📚
BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ enrollment opens May 1, 2026! Families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade can turn summer reading into delicious rewards all summer long. ☀️📖
Program Dates:
📅 June 1 – August 31
How It Works:
1️⃣ Download the BOOK IT! app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
2️⃣ Complete the quick enrollment form starting May 1
3️⃣ Create a profile for each child and set monthly reading goals
4️⃣ Track reading progress beginning June 1
5️⃣ Reach the monthly goal and earn a FREE* Personal Pan Pizza®! 🍕
Keep young readers learning, growing, and celebrating all summer long — one book at a time! 📚✨
Start reading. Start earning. Start celebrating!
#BookIt #SummerOfStories #SummerReading #ReadersAreLeaders #PizzaAndBooks
BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ enrollment opens May 1, 2026! Families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade can turn summer reading into delicious rewards all summer long. ☀️📖
Program Dates:
📅 June 1 – August 31
How It Works:
1️⃣ Download the BOOK IT! app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
2️⃣ Complete the quick enrollment form starting May 1
3️⃣ Create a profile for each child and set monthly reading goals
4️⃣ Track reading progress beginning June 1
5️⃣ Reach the monthly goal and earn a FREE* Personal Pan Pizza®! 🍕
Keep young readers learning, growing, and celebrating all summer long — one book at a time! 📚✨
Start reading. Start earning. Start celebrating!
#BookIt #SummerOfStories #SummerReading #ReadersAreLeaders #PizzaAndBooks
