What does the PTA fund at Pinchbeck?

Through the generosity of YOUR direct donations to our Sunshine Fund, Fundraising Events, Corporate Sponsorships, and Promotional Programs, these are the events, activities, departments, grants, scholarships and charitable opportunities that the PTA funds at Pinchbeck. Your support makes a difference in our student's public education experience! 

CLICK HERE to make a donation to the Sunshine Fund!

*A description for some items has been provided for clarity of financial support.

To view, sign into your online PTA website account, hover on the “Our PTA” tab, then choose “Forms and Document” to view the proposed budget and a document explaining the Budget Line Owner/Descriptions.

Student Learning: 

After School Enrichment Classes

Art Department

Arts in Education/Reflections

Communications Folders- blue folders students take home weekly with communication materials

ELL Resource- reimbursement for resources and communication materials

Friends of the Library and Literacy

ILC, Speech, Reading Coach- reimbursement for resources and communication materials

Leader in Me- pays for over 100% of the yearly program cost for materials and resources available for teacher training, student leadership development, and family support

Library- reimbursement for classroom supplies or project materials

Music Department- reimbursement for classroom supplies and project materials for concerts and grade level performances

Physical Education- reimbursement for classroom supplies, equipment, and materials

Programs- paid speakers or guests that benefit the students and/or families such as drug prevention, leadership seminars, internet/tech safety, science programs...

School Counselors- reimbursement for programs and extra student counseling activities not covered by the county

Teacher Shopping Sprees/ Teacher Grants- reimbursement for classroom supplies and if funds are available after fall reimbursement, grants for classroom projects or equipment needs

Scholarships and Grants: 

Benfer Memorial Book Award

Graff Scholarship- scholarship in honor of our former PTA President, Marybeth Graff, provided to a Henrico County senior pursuing a career in special needs education.

Ms. Clayton's Cupboard- provides breakfast and snacks for students in financial need

Student Fund- financial aid for field trips, school activities, supplies for students in financial need

Services: 

Arts Night

Field Day

Fitness Night

Landscaping

Lighthouse- student team to promote the Leader in Me model inside the school so it remains strong year after year

Rays Reaching Out/Community Service- encourages students to seek out community opportunities for volunteerism and support others.

Room Parent Coordinators/Room Parents- Recruits/leads organizes Room Parents for every classroom, covers costs for classroom winter party crafts/games. Organizes: treat days, teacher’s quarterly luncheons, Teacher Appreciation Week activities/gifts

School Nurse- costs for tooth boxes for students who lose a tooth during school

Science Fair/STREAM Night- Science Fair during the school day and celebration of students and science in the evening.

Staff Gifts

Supplemental School Fund- used by the principal and/or PTA to purchase items that benefit all students such as equipment (guitars, outdoor speakers, reading bikes, book readers) or recognition gifts/awards for a majority of students or a specific AIS or SIS classroom.

Winter Dance- free event for all of the families to attend including a small gift and free concessions.

5th Grade Party and Memory Tiles- students are given a great party and paint ceramic memory tiles that are installed in the cafeteria

Ways and Means:

While the PTA strives to make a profit from events listed below to support our students and school activities.

Book Fair- any profits are given to the library for both fall and spring book fairs.

Fall Festival- largest fundraising event for PES- and incredibly fun Pinchbeck tradition!

School Supplies- school supply kits sold in the spring for the following school year as a fundraiser.

Spirit Wear- promotes school pride and a profit center for PTA.

Talent Show- celebrates student talent, this does not typically make a profit, breaks even.

Yearbook & Shoutouts- celebrates students, staff, and school- this is not intended to make a profit in order to keep yearbooks affordable for all students, the goal is to break even:)

PTA:

Administrative Supplies- postage, printing, folders

Corresponding Secretary- 

Hospitality- Family Ice Cream Social, Heritage Night supplies, Teacher lunches/treat days, supplies for staff luncheons.

Insurance

Insufficient Funds

Membership- fees from Membership Dues we pay state and national PTA

PTA Conference Training

Technology/Website

Fees:

Square Fees

Transfirst Fees

Thank you for making this list an actuality each year through your donation of time, resources, and financial contributions!

Visit the Sunshine Fund page to make a direct donation to ensure these programs, events, and activities continue to thrive!