Martin F. Quinn Primary Center

📚🌟 March Events at the Pittston Memorial Library! 🌟📚
The Pittston Memorial Library has some exciting after-school events planned for March!
📖 Weekly Storytime will be held every Thursday at 4:00 PM — and there will be special storytimes on 3/2 and 3/4 in celebration of Read Across America Week!
For more details and additional library events, visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/181wqVZRoL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We love seeing our students and families supporting literacy in our community! ❤️📚

📅✨ Check out all of our important March dates below — and get ready for Dr. Seuss Week next week! ✨📅
🎩📚 Dr. Seuss Week – March 2–6 📚🎩
We can’t wait to see all of the creative outfits! Here’s a reminder of our daily dress-up themes:
❤️💙 Monday (3/2) – Cat in the Hat
Wear crazy hats or crazy hair!
🧦 Tuesday (3/3) – Fox in Socks
Wear crazy socks or shoes!
🐾 Wednesday (3/4) – If I Ran the Zoo
Wear animal prints!
🐟 Thursday (3/5) – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Wear red, blue, or both!
💚 Friday (3/6) – Green Eggs and Ham
Wear green!
📌 Other Important March Dates:
• March 12 – National Theatre Presentation
• March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
• March 20 – Full Act 80 Day – No School for Students
🐰🌸 Save the Date for Bunny Brunch! 🌸🐰
• March 23 – Second Grade
• March 24 – First Grade
• March 25 – Kindergarten
It’s going to be a busy and exciting month at Pittston Area Primary Center! Thank you for your support! 💙

🌷 March Breakfast & Lunch Menus Are Here! 🌷
Our cafeterias are serving up nutritious, delicious meals all month long to keep students fueled, focused, and ready to learn each day! 🍎🥪🥛
👉 Click below to view the full March 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.
✨ Reminder: Breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL students! ✨
#SchoolMeals #MarchMenu #HealthyStudents #FoodService

🐰🥚 Pittston Area Cheer is hosting Egg My Yard—a fun and hassle-free way to celebrate the holiday! Choose from 30 eggs for $25, 50 eggs for $45, 90 eggs for $85, or 100 eggs for $95, and have pre-filled eggs hidden in your yard with a personal note from the Easter Bunny—order by March 18th using the link below.
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YBa7xu8bm2IPtAGFJqFxGqVHyj3EiILn3Yw0Wvrae-8/edit
📧 Pittstonareacheerparents@gmail.com | 📞 (570) 299-1927 | @pittstonareacheerparents

✨🎩 Read Across America Magic Show 📚✨
Today, the Pittston Area PTO once again brought the amazing Joe Romano to the Primary Center for a fun and engaging magic show in celebration of Read Across America Week!
Students enjoyed an exciting performance filled with laughter, surprises, and interactive moments that highlighted the joy and importance of reading. It was a wonderful way to spark enthusiasm for books and celebrate literacy together.
A big thank you to the Pittston Area PTO for continuing to support memorable experiences that truly make reading magical! 🪄📖💙

🌱🔬 STEM Lab in Action! 📓💧
Students are carefully observing the growth of their plants in the STEM Lab and recording their findings in their journals. They are tracking changes over time, testing the water levels, and checking the pH to make sure their plants have exactly what they need to thrive.
Hands-on science is helping our young learners think like real scientists as they monitor, measure, and reflect on their plant growth journey! 🌿✨

🌟 Shining the Spotlight on Our STAR Students! 🌟
Great choices deserve great recognition! Students who were noticed going above and beyond with STAR behavior — showing Self-control, Taking responsibility, a positive Attitude, and Respect — had their names placed on our STAR Bingo Board. ⭐
When 10 names lined up, it was time to celebrate! 🎉 Those students earned an extra prize, presented by Mr. Savokinas. 🎁👏
We are proud of the way our students demonstrate kindness, responsibility, and leadership each day. Positive behavior helps make our school a safe and supportive place for everyone. Keep making those STAR choices — you never know when your name might be next on the board! ✨
#STARStudents #PositiveBehavior #SchoolPride #MakingGreatChoices #PBIS

This event is for girls entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade. Come celebrate Girl Scouting and see what all the BUZZ is about!
📍 Location: Germania Hose Company
430 Foote Avenue, Duryea, PA 18642
📅 Date/Time: Wednesday, February 25th
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📞 Contact: Marissa Pilato
📧 mpilato@gshpa.org
📱 717-884-1268
RSVP today to start her journey! 💛
https://qrto.org/RGnskD

The Pittston Area School District will hold a Virtual Instruction Day on Monday, February 23. All instructional materials will be posted in Schoology for students to complete. K-2 students are to work on packets. Please continue to check the district website for any future updates. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Pittston Area School District will follow a two hour delay schedule on Friday, February 20, 2026 due to inclement weather. There are no AM CTC classes. Please continue to check the Web site for future updates. Thank you!

🎢🍫 HERSHEYPARK DISCOUNT TICKETS – DON’T MISS OUT! 🍫🎢
The Class of 2026 is selling discounted Hersheypark tickets — but time is running out!
🗓 Sale Ends: Noon, Friday, February 27
🎟 Cost: $50 per person (One-Day Admission)
📅 Tickets Valid: April 3, 2026 – January 3, 2027
💳 Payment must be received by February 27th to order.
Enjoy a full day of rides, fun, and sweet treats at Hersheypark while supporting the Class of 2026! 🎡🎆
Thank you for your support! ❤️
📩 Questions? Contact: pahs2026parentgroup@gmail.com

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week in honor of Dr. Seuss from March 2nd through March 6th! ❤️💙

Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun Dr. Seuss–themed dress-up days as we celebrate reading, imagination, and a love of books all week long.

📄 A flyer with all of the themed dress-up days is coming home today — be sure to check your child’s folder so you don’t miss out on the fun!

We can’t wait to see our students show their school spirit while celebrating the joy of reading! 📖✨

🍀 Pittston City St. Patrick’s Parade – Little Miss & Mister Leprechaun Contest! 🍀
The Pittston City St. Patrick’s Parade is excited to host the Little Miss & Mister Leprechaun Contest on Saturday, February 28 at the Pittston Memorial Library!
Registration begins at 11:30 AM and the contest starts at 12:00 PM. The event is open to children ages 3–7. One winner will be chosen in each category, along with one runner-up. The entry fee is $5, and all children will receive a special gift for participating.
Winners will be featured in the lead division of the parade on Saturday, March 7 — what a lucky honor! ☘️
For more information or to register, visit:
https://pittstonstpatricksparade.org/little-miss%2Fmister
Questions can be forwarded to Sarah Cianfichi at sdonahue@pittstonstpatricksparade.org.
Don’t miss this fun and festive opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Pittston! 🍀

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! 🐣

💌 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

🐣 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!

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.