 Our annual Field Day is coming up on Monday, June 15, with a rain date of Tuesday, June 16, and we need your help to make it a fun and successful day for our students!
This special event depends on family participation, and we are looking for volunteers to help run stations, cheer on students, and keep the day moving smoothly. Whether you can volunteer for part of the day or the entire event, your support makes a big difference.
Please sign up using the link or QR code on the flyer:
https://bit.ly/PSES-FD26
Thank you for helping us create a memorable Field Day experience for our students! āļø
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your childās success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.Ā
At Pine Spring, we are so close to meeting our attendance goal! Please help us make it happen by sending your child to school every day.Ā
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
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If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your childās school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.Ā
 Stay connected over summer break with the Pine Spring PTA Family Directory. This voluntary directory helps Pine Spring families stay in touch after the school year ends and makes it easier for children to continue friendships throughout the summer.
To protect family privacy, Pine Spring Elementary School will not release student or family information to the PTA. Families who would like to be included in the directory must opt in by submitting their information directly to the PTA using the form or QR code on the flyer. Only the information you choose to share will be included.
Participation is open to all Pine Spring families, and PTA membership is not required to participate.
The deadline to submit information is June 5th. A printed copy of the directory will be sent home before the last day of school with participating families.
Families may submit:
- Parent/guardian names
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Childrenās first names
- Current grade levels
- Teacher names
To participate, complete the paper form or use the QR code/link:
tinyurl.com/PSDIRECTORY2026
Donāt miss the chance to stay connected over the summer.
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a ābell-to-bellā phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day ā thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.Ā
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.Ā
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.Ā
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (āUniversal Grade Matricesā) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
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Get ready for a joyful celebration of music at Pine Spring! We are excited to showcase the talents of our Bobcats during A Day of Music on Friday, June 5, in the Pine Spring Gym.
Families are invited to join us for the following performances:
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9:00 AM ā Grades 4ā6 Band and Strings
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11:30 AM ā Grades 5 and 6 Chorus
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12:30 PM ā Grades 1ā3 General Music
Our students have been working hard, and we canāt wait for you to see their growth and talent on display!
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Students may wear Pine Spring spirit wear or a green or white top with dark bottoms.
Additional details will be shared by your childās music teacher.
We look forward to celebrating a day full of music with our Pine Spring community!
 Join us for a joyful celebration as we honor our kindergarten students and their incredible first year of elementary school! From learning new skills to making new friends, this year has been filled with growth, laughter, and unforgettable memories. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and excited to celebrate this special milestone together.
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June 12
ā° 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Come cheer on our amazing students as they take the next big step in their school journey! šš¾
 Our 6th graders are ready for their next big adventure, and we are excited to celebrate all they have accomplished during their time at Pine Spring Elementary! Over the years, they have grown into leaders, role models, and confident students who are ready to take on middle school. This promotion ceremony is a chance to celebrate their hard work, friendships, memories, and all the moments that made elementary school so special.
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June 12
ā° 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 6th graders and send them off with lots of cheers and Bobcat pride! šš¾
 Pine Spring Elementary School is excited to host Career Day on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, and weāre looking for community members to help inspire our students. This is a great opportunity to share your career journey, experiences, and insights with young learners as they begin to explore future possibilities. Volunteers play a key role in making this event meaningful and engaging for our students. If youāre interested in participating, please sign up at http://tinyurl.com/pinespringcareerday2026 or the QR code by May 1, weād love to have you be part of this impactful day.
 Skip the stress of back-to-school shopping and make the easy choice this year! Pine Spring families can save both time and money by ordering a teacher-tailored school supply kit, packed with exactly what your child needs for a strong start. No guesswork, no extra trips, just convenience and value all in one.
Even better, kits are delivered directly to the school and will be waiting in your childās classroom on the first day, ready to go!
Order today at www.shopttkits.com using Account #40216, and be sure to place your order by June 21. Set your child up for success the simple way!
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