Pequea Elementary School

Virtual Paint Night

Hana house Winners

Amistad House Winners

Azim House Winners

Awali House Winners

Hat Spirit Day

Family Game Night

We love our weekly victory Laps!

The past month has been filled with so many fun and exciting activities at Pequea! Holiday gatherings, family game night, school-wide assemblies, virtual paint night, and so much more!

3rd Graders Experience Ag in the Classroom:

Last week, Monday through Wednesday third graders had Ag in the Classroom. Ag is short for agriculture. Monday we went to learn about sheep and poultry in the primary commons by Manor FFA. The high school students taught us about how people shear sheep on the farms. On Tuesday we went to learn about dairy with the Stoner family. It was amazing that we learned about how people milk cows at the farm. We also learned about how some farms use automatic milkers. Then, Wednesday morning we learned about pigs with the Hess family. Wednesday afternoon we learned about veggies, fruit and honey. We learned how bees make honey. Thanks to all of the presenters who participated in Ag the Classroom.

Written by: Hunter Davis

Third grade learned so many things from Ag in the Classroom. We want to share some of them with you.

We enjoyed learning how the Hess family took care of pigs. We liked how the Hess family said the hogs are clean animals. We all enjoyed seeing the baby pig. When the Stoner family visited, the class liked seeing the cow milker machine on the TV. They loved seeing the baby cow. The class enjoyed seeing the farm. We also learned from the Manor FFA. We liked seeing the goats and learning about them. The class enjoyed learning about the chickens.The Brenneman family visited our school. I liked hearing about how to get the honey from the bees. We liked learning how to get the peaches from the trees. The class liked tasting the honey.

Thank you for coming to Pequea and helping us learn about different farm animals and farm jobs.

Written by: Emily Figueroa and Eliza Rhoads

FFA Visit

I had a great time when Manor FFA came to present. First, I love all animals I see. Another thing is I Iove that they brought the goats. Finally, I learned that some goats can be milked and some cannot be milked. All in all, I had a great experience when Manor FFA came. -Lakelyn E.

Thank you Stoner Family!

It was the best when the Stoners came. First, because they brought the baby calf. Also,because I got to pet the baby calf. Last, it was exciting to see how they farm crops. To sum up, I think that the Stoners were the best.

-Charlotte C.

Thank you Hess Family!

It was the best when Mr. and Mrs. Hess came. For one, they brought a baby pig. It was so cute. Also, they talked about the stages the pigs go to and how long they stay which was very fun to learn about. Lastly, the pigs are mostly clean and not dirty. To sum up, they were the best.

-Mara L.

Thank you Breneman Family!

Ag was interesting with Mrs.Brenneman and Ashlyn. To start off, when they showed us the vegetables they were big! Secondly, they showed us how to make honey and Ashlyn showed us what equipment we need. Lastly, They let us try some original honey from their business. All in all, It was pretty cool and fun.

-Airveon N.

We loved our Ag in the Classroom Experience!

September School Wide Assembly

Pequea Point Break Fundraiser/Obstacle Course

5th grade took a field trip to the canoemobile

We have had a wonderful first marking period and are excited to head into our 2nd! We have been busy with so many experiences which have unlocked opportunities for our students! Our 5th and 4th grades both had a chance to go on grade level field trips. We had two school wide assemblies where we were able to celebrate our house nominees, hear from some of our own students with superpowers as well as some of our Pequea alumni who are currently at the high school. It was incredibly exciting to have Brook Deberdine, USA Field Hockey Olympian with us during our September all school assembly. In addition, we had our Pequea Point Break obstacle course and raised almost $15,000 for our school! Amazing Pequea! As if that isn't enough, we had a visit from engineers at Google and celebrate at the end of each week with our victory laps. Our students and staff are finding ways each day for our students to unlock new opportunities!

It's hard to believe we are one month into our 24-25 school year! We have had a great first few weeks and it's been amazing to see the opportunities that have been unlocked for our students! We had our first victory laps (congrats Hana and Awali), our students participated in ability awareness presentations, we now have our student led morning announcements, and our teachers and students are working hard and are engaged in our classrooms. Pequea is a special place!

Mr. Sarra's 6th grade classes completed a writing assignment where each student picked one word that drives them and pushes them to become the best version of themselves. Students were challenged to think about their future goals and the person they want to be in the future. Check out some of our student's work!

2024-2025 School Year is right around the corner!

August is officially here and the countdown to the 24-25 school year is on its way! Our custodial staff and teachers have been working hard to get their classrooms and our building ready for your student’s arrival. We are excited to welcome some new faces to Pequea! Please join us in welcoming: Kim Marsh (Principal), Alivia Loercher (Diagnostic Kindergarten), Sarah Doutrich (2nd Grade), Jerrell Birch & Beth Neumann (4th Grade), and Emily Mattern (Library/Applied Engineering).

Class of 2024: Senior Walk

PMSD Class of 2024 returned to take one final walk through the halls of their elementary school. This sentimental journey, known as the “Senior Walk,” is a cherished moment that bridges past and future, allowing students to reconnect with their formative years.

The halls, once bustling with the exuberance of youthful curiosity, were filled with the echoes of memories. For the seniors, the walk is more than just a trip down memory lane. It’s a moment to appreciate the journey, to acknowledge the foundation laid by their elementary education, and to recognize the growth that has occurred over the years. As they prepare to embark on new adventures, this walk serves as a grounding reminder of where they began and the supportive community that helped them reach their current heights.

This tradition also serves as an inspiration for current elementary students. Watching the seniors, these young learners can see a tangible representation of their future potential. The Senior Walk instills a sense of possibility and ambition, showing them that the small steps they take now can lead to significant accomplishments.

In essence, the Senior Walk is a beautiful, full-circle moment. It’s a celebration of growth, a recognition of the journey, and a heartfelt goodbye to the place where their educational adventure began. As the seniors step out of those familiar halls for the last time, they carry with them the lessons, friendships, and memories that will continue to shape their futures.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!