 If you are able to donate or make some baked goods (individually wrapped please) you can drop them off on Monday 11/07 at the kiss and ride ( drop off OR pick up) You can also drop off on Tuesday 11/08 before 9am at the school entrance.
Beginning on October 18, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential.
 Click on the image to sign-up
 This month our Bobcats will be working on showing gratitude. Our SCA has created a "Touchdown for Gratitude" board that will help us show gratitude to some of the people in the Pine Spring community that make our school such a special place. We encourage you to talk with your child about gratitude and ways you show gratitude in your home.
We will also celebrate with the SCA Spirit Week that our students created for the week of November 14th-18th.
Nominations are now open for the 2022-2023 Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an outstanding Pine Spring employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form, you will have until Friday, November 18th.
Teachers and families are strongly encouraged to nominate one or more employees (one employee per category) to highlight the outstanding work that happens every day here at Pine Spring. All that is required for a nomination is a paragraph or two about how the employee demonstrates exceptionalism in two or more criteria for their category, which are listed below.
Outstanding Teacher
-Instills in students a desire to learn and achieve
-Understands the individual needs of students, encourages their talents, and fosters their self-esteem
-Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students
-Fosters cooperative relationships and engages with their colleagues and the community
-Demonstrates outstanding leadership
-Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
-Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding New Teacher
-Exhibits superior instructional skills
-Interacts exceptionally well with students
-Demonstrates excellent ability to communicate and engage with faculty, staff, parents, and the community
-Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
-Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Principal
-Manage effectively
-Demonstrate and encourage creativity and innovation
-Foster cooperation between the school and the community
-Maintain a continuing dialogue with students and parents as well as faculty and staff
-Keep abreast of developments in the field of education
-Encourage team spirit
-Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment
-Continue to play an active role in the classroom
-Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
-Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Leader
(Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals)
-Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
-Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
-Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
-Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
-Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Professional Employee
(Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school)
-Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
-Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
-Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
-Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
-Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
Outstanding Operational Employee
(Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons)
-Provides a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work
-Demonstrates commitment and leadership in their field
-Fosters cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community
-Fosters an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrates keeping equity at the center of their work
-Contributes to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan (Student Success, Caring Culture, Premier Workforce, Resource Stewardship)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 18, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact your Awards Liaison Bridget Lovas @ belovas@fcps.edu
Each month our grade level teachers are sharing what their classes are focusing on in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. We encourage you to take a moment each month to look at what your child is learning, and read about ways you can help at home.
Please click on your child's grade level page to find out more about their day.
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. It provides access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Throughout the year, the PRC hosts family and educator webinars. Upcoming sessions include:
To join the PRC email list and receive notices of upcoming webinars, sign up for their News You Choose newsletter.
The Fairfax County Police Department reminds parents and caregivers that it’s important to talk to their children about safety. Visit their website for more details on how to discuss safety topics including:
- What parents should know about their children’s plans.
- Having a meeting spot in case of getting separated.
- Establishing safe areas.
- What to do if you are followed.
Tomorrow, November 7 is the Level 4 Screening and Identification-Parent Information night. If you child is in grade 2, if you are new to FCPS, or if you are thinking about referring your child for level IV services, we encourage you to attend this evening with Mrs. Haynes.
November 3: PTA Meeting
November 7: Understanding Level IV- Pine Spring library from 6PM- 7PM
November 8: Election Day- No School, Student Holiday
November 11: Veterans Day- Student Holiday
November 14- Pajama Day SCA Spirit Day
November 15- Falling Leaves SCA Spirit Day
November 16- Wacky Wednesday SCA Spirit Day
November 17- Pumpkin Day SCA Spirit Day
November 18- Jersey Day SCA Spirit Day
November 22- Turkey Drop off for Custodian and Cafeteria Team
November 23-25: No School- Thanksgiving Holiday
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar
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