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Originally delivered on 12/15/2024 8:33 pm

SUBJECT: Pinchbeck PTA News 12/16/2024 - translate

December 16, 2024
Thank you so much for coming to the PTA Winter Dance on Friday!

We had the best time dancing the night away with our Rays families!  Thank you to everyone who donated time and/or supplies to make the dance fun and special for all, but especially to our AMAZING event chairs, Danielle Sevier and Amy Earle!

Mark your calendars with these upcoming events:
  • 12/18: PTA Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, school library.

  • 12/20: Classroom Winter Parties, 12:45-1:45. Click HERE to volunteer and/or donate an item.

  • 1/1 - 1/7: Papa John’s Spirit Week.  Use code PINCHBECK and order online.

  • 1/16: Talent Show auditions, 2:30-4:30. See flier for more details.

  • 1/17: Teacher Appreciation Lunch hosted by 2nd & 4th Grades.  Look for Sign Up Genius coming soon.

  • 1/29: STEAM Night.  See the Parent Square message for items needed.

A New Way to Support Pinchbeck!

Horsey Orthodontics will donate $50.00 back to our PTA when any new patient mentions Henrico County Council PTA and Pinchbeck.  Thanks for supporting our school in this easy way!

What's the best way to send off Pinchbeck students right before winter break?

 A class room winter party, of course! Pinchbeck PTA would like host winter parties in each class room on Friday, December 20. We need y0ur help and have plenty of volunteer and donation opportunities. Please visit this link below for SignUp Geniuses. Class Room Winter Parties SignUp Genius 

Please drop off activity/craft donations labeled with the grade level by 12/12 and food, drinks, plates & napkins labeled with the teacher’s name in the PTA bin outside the main office by 12/19.

¿Cuál es la mejor manera de despedir a los estudiantes de Pinchbeck justo antes de las vacaciones de invierno?

¡Una fiesta de invierno en la sala de clases, por supuesto! A la PTA de Pinchbeck le gustaría organizar fiestas de invierno en cada salón de clases el viernes 20 de diciembre. Necesitamos su ayuda y tenemos muchas oportunidades de voluntariado y donación. Visite este enlace a continuación para SignUp Geniuses. Class Room Winter Parties SignUp Genius


Por favor, deje las donaciones de actividades/artesanías etiquetadas con el nivel de grado antes del 12/12 y comida, bebidas, platos y servilletas etiquetadas con el nombre del profesor en el contenedor de la PTA fuera de la oficina principal antes del 19/12.

ما هي أفضل طريقة لتوديع طلاب Pinchbeck قبل العطلة الشتوية مباشرة؟

حفلة شتوية في الفصل الدراسي ، بالطبع! ترغب Pinchbeck PTA في استضافة حفلات الشتاء في كل فصل دراسي يوم الجمعة 20 ديسمبر. نحن بحاجة إلى  Class Room Winter Parties SignUp Geniusمساعدتكم ولدينا العديد من الفرص للتطوع 

والتبرع. قم بزيارة هذا الرابط أدناه للحصول على عباقرة التسجيل.

يرجى إسقاط تبرعات النشاط/الحرف اليدوية المسماة بمستوى الصف بحلول 12/12 والطعام والمشروبات والأطباق والمناديل التي تحمل اسم المعلم في صندوق PTA خارج المكتب الرئيسي بحلول 12/19.
Talent Show Auditions Are January 16

It is time to get ready to SHINE in the Pinchbeck Talent Show -- Auditions will be Jan 16 (Talent Show on Feb 13)

Parents - we have a few small, specific projects if you would like to play a role in helping these students SHINE on stage! 

Please reach out to Mary Lauren Lam and Sarah McIntosh at talentshow@pinchbeckpta.com for more information!

Time To Order A Yearbook

2024- 2025 Yearbooks are on sale NOW for $30, don't wait- prices will increase!

Click Here To (include attached image and link to: https://pinchbeckpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/148669741)

Click Here to Place Your Yearbook Order
Amplify your PTA support!

Many of you have generously contributed to our PTA efforts this year, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. We wanted to let you know that there may be an opportunity to amplify the impact of your donation through your employer’s matching gift and/or volunteer grant programs!

To learn more, see this letter for details.

Click the flyer for more information about the IEP workshops

Program Suggestions WANTED!

PTA Programs has partnered with school leaders and will be sponsoring a theater assembly and a science program to visit Pinchbeck this year for all students to attend! Now we would love to hear suggestions from YOU about programs you would like to see sponsored by the PTA for our students during school hours or for a program you would like to engage with for adults and/or families outside of school hours. Programs can be any topic that engages all students or supports the families at Pinchbeck. 

Email programs@pinchbeckpta.com your ideas NOW so we can schedule events that support YOU!

FREE School Meals!

All Pinchbeck students receive one breakfast and one lunch per school day this year! Learn more about the program, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), making this happen! And how you can qualify to receive EBT benefits during the summer CLICK HERE!

🍁 Fall Into Fun with Pinchbeck’s PTA Promotions! 🍁

Hope you’ve been enjoying our weekly features via our PTA Facebook and Instagram pages! 🍂 As we embrace the beauty of fall, your PTA Promotions Committee is here to help make supporting Pinchbeck Elementary as fun, easy and festive! 🎡


We’ve got a bushel of exciting ways for you to double your impact and help our school flourish—no need to carve pumpkins or rake leaves! Check out these amazing opportunities to contribute and make this season even sweeter for our students. 


🍎 Box Tops for Education – Harvest Some Box Tops!


This season, let’s rake in those Box Tops! Every time you purchase participating products like Annie’s™ Mac-n-Cheese, Cheerios™, Fruit Roll-Ups™, Motts® Applesauce, and Lysol®, you’re helping us fund school programs.


📱 New to Box Tops App Tip: 

Use the PTA coordinator code PEX29AVB to earn an extra 50 bonus Box Tops now through 10/31/24 on your first scan! Double the impact, double the fun! 🎉


🛒 Kroger Community Rewards – Shop & Drop Some Love:

Link your Kroger Rewards account to Pinchbeck Elementary, and every trip to the grocery store turns into a chance to support our school. 🍂 It’s a simple way to give back without even thinking about it—just like catching falling leaves! 🍁


👉 How to Connect Your Card:


    1.    Sign in to your Kroger account at Kroger.com.

    2.    Find Pinchbeck Elementary in the Community Rewards section and link your card.


🏷️ Publix Partners – Harvest Savings and Give Back!

Shop at Publix and turn your everyday purchases into donations for our school. Simply sign up for Publix Partners and select Pinchbeck Elementary—a portion of each purchase will support our school! 🍂 Just enter your phone number at checkout and watch the rewards roll in.


Stay Connected!

For all the latest updates and promotions, stay tuned to our Pinchbeck Rays PTA Facebook Group and follow us on Instagram!


🗣️ We Love Your Feedback!

Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and how we can make it even easier for you to join in! Reach out at: promotions@pinchbeckpta.com

Thank You to Our Community Sponsors

Thank you to the generosity of our sponsors that help Pinchbeck Elementary School continue to thrive! For more information on our Sponsorship Program, please visit our website HERE for additional information on becoming a Community Sponsor.

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