Shout Outs are a great way to recognize and congratulate your Pinchbeck Ray!  Text-only shout outs are $5, picture shout outs are $10. Click here for detailed instructions on how to create yours today! Deadline is March 8th.

We are excited to share the application for the 2024 Mary Beth Graff Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes a well-rounded Henrico County Public High School Senior who intends to pursue a career as a teacher in special education or a career in supporting children with special needs. To learn more about the Marybeth Graff Scholarship Fund, CLICK HERE.

Please help us by sharing the application (CLICK HERE) with graduating seniors who might be interested in applying. All applications are due April 1, 2024 and should be mailed or delivered to Pinchbeck Elementary School PTA, 1275 Gaskins Road Henrico, VA 23238, Attention: Marybeth Graff Scholarship Committee. 

Consider supporting this important scholarship by donating to the Marybeth Graff Scholarship Fund!

PTA Programs manages a budget which funds and coordinates programming for our Pinchbeck students and/or families. Ideas for Programs come from school administrators, teachers, students- and you! Did you know in September PTA Programs hosted the Virginia Repertory Theatre for all grades to attend a performance of “Have You Filled a Bucket”? This coordinated to lessons planned by our school counselors for all students. And in February, PTA Programs is hosting Mad Science at Pinchbeck for all grades to attend a science show related to SOLs. We are currently coordinating with our teachers on several ideas for students this spring, but are interested in Program ideas from YOU geared toward our Pinchbeck families. Need inspiration for ideas? How about Family Game Night, Internet Safety, Leader in Me for Families, Family Service Day… any program idea that supports, educates, or strengthens our Pinchbeck families is welcome!

Email programs@pinchbeckpta.com with your suggestions. Thank you! 

The County School Board of Henrico County, Virginia, will hold a town hall meeting Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Colonial Trail Elementary School. The meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend and hear from Board members and other Henrico County Public Schools leaders. The meeting will feature a short presentation on the school division’s 2024 legislative priorities and Superintendent Amy Cashwell’s proposed budget for 2024-25. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide input on matters of importance.

The presentation will be recorded and posted online for later viewing at https://henricoschools.us/school-board/.

Henrico School Board Town Hall Meeting

• Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
• Colonial Trail Elementary School, 12101 Liesfeld Farm Drive, Glen Allen.

Anyone wishing to attend who needs visual, audio or physical assistance should contact Eileen Cox, chief of communications, at 804-652-3726.

Circumstances change throughout the school year. To assist you, applications are accepted for the Free or Reduced-Price Meal program at any time during the 2023- 2024 school year. Reduced Priced meal fees are being waived this year, so if you qualify for a Reduced Priced meal, your meals will be free! Visit this webpage for additional information Pinchbeck Elementary PTA - Henrico County, VA - Free and Reduced-Price Meals (membershiptoolkit.com)

Did you know Pinchbeck had 38.11% students qualify for free or reduced-priced meals in 2022-23? If a school exceeds a threshold of 40% students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, under the "Community Eligibility Provision", the entire school will be designated as a free meal school the following year. This is why some neighboring elementary and middle schools near Pinchbeck receive free lunches for all students.

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.

• 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.