The Talent Show needs HELP this Wednesday night! Come one come all to volunteer for Ticket Sales or Concessions! Shifts available before the show and during intermission. Help reduce the lines and increase the fun by volunteering! 

Click the link to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EA8A82BABF94-pinchbecks1

Over the past twenty years, Elizabeth “Libby” (Coulter) Gregg had such a positive impact on so many students, families, and colleagues here at Pinchbeck. Even after her retirement, she continued to be a ray of sunshine to all those who were blessed to know and love her.

Along with her Pinchbeck family, the PTA would like to create a living legacy here on our campus by planting a tree in her memory. If you would like to contribute to this memorial for Mrs. Gregg, please do so by visiting Pinchbeck Elementary PTA - Henrico County, VA - Libby Gregg Memorial Fund (membershiptoolkit.com). Donations will be accepted through March 17, 2024.

Thank you for helping us remember our teacher, colleague, and friend. “Once a Ray, always a Ray!”.

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.

It may not feel like it right now, but summer will be right around the corner, and that means sparking reading excitement in May with hopes our Rays keep that reading fun going over the summer months.

The week of May 13th, Mrs. Glanden, Pinchbeck Librarian, and the PTA committee Friends of Library & Literacy, will host the “Pinchbeck New-To-You Book Fair” where each Ray will have the opportunity during school to browse the amazing collection of books, and choose 1 to keep and enjoy (for free of course!!), or even trade with a friend, or our Book Nook, all summer long! Our goal is to collect 600 books by April 30th.

If you can donate a ‘like-new’ book to the cause, please send to school with your child or drop off at the office with your name and LIBRARY noted on it. Thank you for helping to get this initiative rolling!! If you have any questions, please reach out to mjglanden@henrico.k12.va.us or friendsofthelibrary@pinchbeckpta.com 

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! 

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.