Paw Print Topics:

• PTA Playdate- August 17th
• Open House- August 15th
• Bell Schedule
• Stay Connected
• CEP Program
• Save The Date

PTA Playdate- August 17th

Open House- August 15th

Each year we welcome families into the building the Thursday before school starts for you to have an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, and see their classroom. We received a great deal of positive feedback about the less crowded classroom approach that we used last year, so we will use this format again this year. We believe that it lowered the stress for our youngest students, as they transition into school. 

• You will meet your child's teacher and visit the classroom to explore the safe and welcoming environment that our incredible teachers have created. 
• If you cannot attend the Open House, staff members will be available on the first day of school to assist students in locating their classrooms. You could also look it up in your ParentVue account. 
• You are welcome to bring your child’s school supplies so they do not have to bring them on the first day. If you purchased your supplies through the PTA, they will already be delivered to your child’s classroom before the first day of school. 
• While we understand that the schedule below may not be the most convenient for all families, we have prioritized a safe and low-stress opportunity for all children to walk into the building for the first time. We ask for your patience and understanding.
• Please note that only teachers of the assigned time will be in their room, as all other teachers will be assisting you to your new classrooms. We ask that all students stay with their caregivers for the duration of the Open House.

Bell Schedule

Students will be welcomed into the building promptly at 8:30 AM, with the late bell ringing at 8:45 AM. We will release all students starting at 3:30 PM each day.

Additionally, please note that Kiss and Ride will close at 8:40 AM after the first week of school. This adjustment will provide students with a valuable 5 minutes to travel to their classrooms and be fully prepared for a productive day of learning. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in adhering to this schedule change.

Stay Connected

Pine Spring is working to ensure that families are well connected. We use a variety of platforms to provide you with the type of information you are looking for about your child. Below is a brief explanation of what you can expect from each of these avenues of communication. 

eNotify

Critical and timely information will be shared through eNotify. Every family is automatically enrolled in eNotify with the email you provided when you registered your child. This platform is used by both Pine Spring and other FCPS departments to communicate information such as school closures, emergency information, attendance information, and critical health information. Please be sure that your email is up-to-date in your ParentVue account.

 SIS ParentVUE

This platform is used for you to access information about your child such as homeroom teacher, attendance, county assessment results. You can also use this platform to update information such as your contact information and your child’s emergency contact information. If you need support setting up this platform, please contact our front office at 571-226-4400. 

News You Choose

This is a weekly email from Principal Yacubovich. This is our primary method of communication used for noncritical information with families. You will find information about important news, upcoming events, answers to frequently asked questions, PTA events and information, and stories about things happening in the building.  Do you know someone who hasn't signed up for NYC yet? If so, please encourage them to subscribe here. 

Talking Points

Teachers use the Talking Points messenger app, which allows teachers and staff to connect and communicate with families via text messaging directly to their phones and in their native languages.  Teachers will share information on how to sign up for Talking Points. 

Schoology

Schoology is FCPS' Learning Management System that replaced Google Classroom.  In this platform, you will be able to find information about the curriculum, assignments, due dates, and other information about what your child is doing in class. Your child’s teacher will discuss this platform during our virtual Back to School Night.

CEP Program

As we prepare for the upcoming school year at Pine Spring, we continue to be a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. Through this program, all students at Pine Spring are eligible to receive no-cost breakfast and lunch throughout the school year, regardless of their family's income.

What You Need to Know About CEP:

• CEP is a USDA program that ensures every child at Pine Spring has access to nutritious meals, creating a healthy and supportive learning environment. Your child will have the same meal options as non-CEP schools.
• All students at Pine Spring are provided with a free breakfast and lunch each day. You do not need to apply for the program. 

Save The Date

8/15- Open House

8/17- PTA Playdate

8/19- First Day of School

8/30- 9/2- Labor Day Break (No School)

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