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Originally delivered on 10/23/2023 11:21 am

SUBJECT: Pinchbeck PTA News 10/23/2023 - translate

October 23, 2023
Calling all artists! PTA Reflections

This year we're (re)Introducing PTA Reflections at Pinchbeck! 

Ok? What is that?
PTA Reflections is a nationally acclaimed student cultural arts program, recognizing children for their creativity. Students from Preschool through Grade 12 may participate and explore the arts based on a yearly theme. Students may show their personal interpretation of the theme in their choice of six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, photography, music composition, and visual arts. For us, we'll have two age groups: K-2 and 3-5.

Is there a theme?
Yes, and this year the theme is "I'm hopeful because..."
So start brainstorming ideas. 

Submissions can be made starting November 1st with a deadline of Friday, December 1st.

Run for Fun and Raise Money for Pinchbeck!

The Regency Mile School Competition is taking place at Regency Square Mall on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The top 5 participating Schools will win money for their school! Live Red Foundation is offering a youth mile, a parents mile, and a 400m express run for ages five and under. The event is open to special-needs athletes as well. Proceeds from the event will go to producing FREE fitness programs in local underserved neighborhoods.  For more information see this flyer.  

To participate in this competition, students enter their school’s name when registering for the race (link available at www.livered.org/regency-mile).

Yearbook Cover Art Contest

Calling all artists!  Send in your entry for the yearbook cover no later than December 1st.  The front cover winner will receive a free yearbook!  For details on how to create and submit your masterpiece, click here.

Spirit Wear Sale

Please check out our Spirit Wear inventory at https://pinchbeckpta.membershiptoolkit.com/ptastore to find great hoodies, cups, car stickers, and more!  Email spiritwear@pinchbeckpta.com with questions.

Be A Mystery Reader!

Want to have the chance to surprise your student's class and read to them?  Sign up to be a Mystery Reader!  

Mystery Reader Sign-Up

Pinchbeck Library Birthday Club is Back!

The Pinchbeck Library Birthday Book Club is here again!  Please visit this link for more information about this donation program that supports our book collection. 

I'm already a member, where can I find out more about the PTA?
  • PTA website:pinchbeckpta.membershiptoolkit.com. You can make an account to have access to all sorts of information. You can also link the PTA and HCPS county calendars to your phone’s calendar so you never miss an event (or half-day….).
  • PTA Newsletter & Calendar: the Newsletter is emailed every Monday, full of information regarding upcoming events. Create an account on the PTA website and then, under the tab “My Account”, select “Newsletter/Calendar Subscriptions” to Receive the Weekly PTA Newsletter and sign up for the calendar.
  • PTA Facebook page: Visit www.facebook.com/group/PincheckRaysPTA to request access. This is a private group with members having a student connection to the school. It's a great place to stay up to date on what's happening with the PTA.
  • PTA Instagram: Our newest venture into social media is the Pinchbeck PTA Instagram @pinchbeckrayspta. Please tag us in any school-related posts!

  • Your child’s Room Parent! You can reach out to them at any time. If you aren’t sure who the room parent is for your class, just ask your child’s teacher.

Emailmembership@pinchbeckPTA.com to reach the Membership co-chairs, Jessica Jannuzzi and Mary Lauren Lam.

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