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Originally delivered on 12/1/2024 9:33 am

SUBJECT: Pinchbeck PTA News 12/2/2024 - translate

December 2, 2024
Mark your calendars with these upcoming events:
  • 12/1-7: Papa John's Spirit Week. Use code PINCHBECK and order online.

  • 12/11: Spirit Night @ Chuck E. Cheese

  • 12/13: Winter Dance 6-7:30 PM. Sign up HERE to volunteer and/or donate an item.

  • 12/18: PTA Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, school library.

  • 12/20: Classroom Winter Parties, 12:45-1:45. Look for Sign Up Genius coming soon. 

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


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 your help and have plenty of volunteer and donation opportunities. Please visit this link below for SignUp Geniuses. Class Room Winter Parties SignUp Genius

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!

Join the PTA by Giving Tuesday!

Please consider joining the PTA by Tuesday, December 3, known as Giving Tuesday!  Membership is $7/person or $12/2 people for the 2024-2025 school year, and it is never too late to join!  Talent show tickets will also be included for those joining at the Gold (2) and Silver (1) levels between 10/14 and 12/3!

If you are already a member, please consider making a donation to the sunshine fund in honor of Giving Tuesday!

To join: www.pinchbeckpta.membershiptoolkit.com ; to donate to the sunshine fund: www.pinchbeckpta.membershiptoolkit.com/sunshinefund 

Bonus Competition: The classroom with the highest percentage of PTA memberships by the end of the day on December 3rd will earn an extended recess, covered by a volunteer!

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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