9/1-9/7: Spirit Week @ Papa John's Pizza

9/4: Walk About School Wednesday, 6:45-7:20 AM

9/5: Back to School Night

9/10: Spirit Night @ DeLuca Gelato, 12-9 PM

9/18: PTA Board Meeting, 6:00, school library

9/21: Spirit Night @ Richmond Kickers, 6:00 PM, City Stadium

9/26: Heritage Night

Please join us for a Fall Festival meeting in the Pinchbeck library on 9/9/24 at 6pm.  Volunteers are needed to make this event magical for our Pinchbeck Rays!  Click HERE to sign up.  If you cannot attend this meeting but are still interested in participating in a planning committee, please sign up.  Thank you so much!  Email fallfestival@pinchbeckpta.com with any questions.

We are so proud that Pinchbeck achieved the 2023-2025 National PTA School of Excellence designation for our work in the 2023-2024 school year to create an environment where families feel welcomed, included and empowered to support their children’s success. Please stop by the PTA tables at Back to School Night to find out how you can get involved and support our PTA in the new school year!

Review the 2024-2025 proposed budget and 2024-2025 Budget Line Item Descriptions HERE. At Back to School Night, the PTA will ask the general membership to vote to adopt the budget for the school year.  If you were a PTA member last year OR if you have recently joined the PTA for the current school year, you are invited to participate in the voice vote.

It's only $7/person or $12/2 people.  We also have Bronze, Silver, and Gold level PTA memberships that come with awesome swag and even FREE FALL FESTIVAL TICKETS!  

Joining is easy at www.pinchbeckpta.membershiptoolkit.com

PES teachers and staff enjoyed a delicious breakfast last Friday! Your donations of time and money make events like this possible. Please join the PTA today at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold level and invest in making Pinchbeck a great place for our kids and teachers.

Interested in helping the Hospitality Committee with future events? Email President@pinchbeckpta.com for more information.

Join us on September 21 at 6pm for a Richmond Kickers Game!  $7 of your ticket will go back to our school.  There will be food trucks and special performances and appearances!  Get your tickets today!  Link to purchase tickets: Richmond Kickers - Tickets (pa.exchange)

This person shadows the president and learns the job throughout the school year. Helps with administrative tasks and communication. Serves as an assistant to the president. Assumes the role of president for the 2025-2026 school year.  This role is very crucial to ensure the long term health of the PTA. The PTA *cannot* exist without a president. If there is no president in place by June 30, 2025, the PTA will fold and the assets will be frozen. This nearly happened at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, so please know that it's a very real possibility if no one steps up.  Email president@pinchbeckpta.com if you are willing to consider this role.

Room Parents serve as the classroom liaison between parents and the PTA/teacher. The primary responsibilities are to communicate with other parents in your child’s class and their teacher about PTA volunteer opportunities and to generally support the class. It’s a great opportunity to get involved and get to know other parents at Pinchbeck! 

Please click the links below if you are interested in becoming a Room Parent OR just want to get on the list to receive PTA volunteer opportunities from your child’s Room Parent.

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.

Please join us for one of Pinchbeck's most favorite traditions - Heritage Night - on Thursday, September 26th, from 6:00-7:00 PM.  We need donations of both time and supplies.  Please CLICK HERE to help. 

Email absutphin@henrico.k12.va.us with questions.

Families of children receiving special education services find themselves in a world filled with complicated policies, confusing acronyms and terms, and piles of paperwork. Often families find themselves looking for information and background knowledge to help them better support their children through the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Building Strong Parent Advocates is a self-paced training, presented virtually, and includes webinars, discussion boards, resources, and supplementary materials.

This session of the course begins August 26, 2024 and will be open through September 16, 2024.

Learn more and REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3WF3Jqg

Presented by Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center in partnership with the Virginia Department of Education.

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!

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!

Whether you’re grabbing groceries, volunteering, or working for a company that offers matching donations/gifts or equipment, there’s something for everyone to help make a BIG difference! 💪 

Let’s jump into our 2024-2025 initiatives and how YOU can stay connected with all the awesome updates via our Pinchbeck Rays PTA Facebook Group and Instagram pages. 📱💬

👀 Keep an Eye Out For:

• #MondayMotivation: Start your week with a BANG by discovering easy-peasy promotions like Kroger Rewards! 🛒 Learn how a simple grocery trip can boost our school’s funds! 💵

• #WednesdayTips: Get the lowdown on signing up for employer matching programs and volunteer hours. It’s easier than you think! 📝💼

• #FridayFeature: Drumroll, please… 🥁 Our NEW segment will shine a spotlight on success stories from families just like yours who’ve made the most of these promotions. We want to hear your wins, too! 🌟🎉

We LOVE Feedback! 🗣️ Tell us what’s working, what’s not, and how we can make it even easier for you to jump in and participate!

📚 Where to Find More Info:

• PTA Website - Promotions Page: Coming Soon! We’re working hard to bring you a dedicated Promotions Page filled with all the deets, plus an FAQ section to answer all your burning questions! 🌐❓

• Quarterly Flyers: Look out for the yellow flyers sent home with your kiddo, or grab one at PTA meetings and school events! 📄📫

Together, we’re going to make this year unforgettable for our school and PTA. Thank you for being the BEST supporters ever! 💖🙌

#PinchbeckStrong 💪 #SupportOurSchool 🎓

SEE THIS FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION!