A huge THANK YOU for supporting the ‘Like-New’ book collection by the school library ! Between family donations, and a great trip to the Goodwill Central Warehouse, we have just over 600 books!! 

We could use a few more books for readers at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade level - if you have a few at home or you know someone whose children have grown out of them – the library will take them! The book giveaway is planned to be a rest station on Field Day, 5/24, that will be called BOOKAPALOOZA!

Take a look and save these important and fun event dates to your spring calendar. You won't want to miss a single event taking place this April and May! Click Here!

We have several opportunities to support Art Night this year- and the first is around the corner March 27, 11:30- 2:00pm! Get a sneak peek of the student's artwork and help mat/organize the artwork for the Art Show. See all opportunities to support Art Night by clicking on the SUG link below. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4AA2DA0F8CE9-48470518-student

The event has 3 stages of volunteer support:

- March 27, 11:30- 2:00- help mat/frame artwork in the art room.

- April 17, 11:30- 3:30- help install artwork panels in the gym for the actual event. All will tour the exhibition the day of April 18th.

- April 18, 8:00pm- help remove artwork from the walls and carry it back to the art room. 

Email artnight@pinchbeckpta.com with questions. Thank you!

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.