 On Wednesday, November 11th, we are looking for volunteers who would like to visit Pine Spring to share their journey to joining the service and how education supported this journey. If you or someone you know is interested, please sign up for one of the available slots in the link below. Our students always look forward to meeting a real-life hero!
Veteran's Day Sign Up Genius
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
 Join Us for the November PTA Meeting!
The Pine Spring PTA needs your ideas and involvement! Join us November 5 at 7 p.m. in the Pine Spring Library to connect with other families and help support our school community.
We’ll break into committees focused on events, teacher support, fundraising, and afterschool clubs. Come share your ideas and find a way to get involved!
This meeting is in person only. Learn more at pinespringpta.com.
 Keep the fun going after Book Character Day! Join our Pine Spring community on Friday, October 30, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in the Pine Spring parking lot for an afternoon of decorated trunks, sweet treats, and time together.
New this year: Families are invited to host a trunk! Bring your creativity, decorate your trunk, and help make the celebration extra special by passing out treats.
Interested in hosting? Complete the form on the flyer with your family name, student’s name, and teacher. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participating families will receive an assigned parking spot and additional details.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our Bobcat families!
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Pine Spring Elementary from Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30. Students and families can explore new stories, discover favorite authors, and find their next great read.
Bring the whole family to Book Fair Family Night on Thursday, October 29, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Pine Spring Elementary.
We also welcome volunteers to help set up, assist students with wish lists, and work cashier shifts. Any amount of time is appreciated. To learn about available shifts and sign up, please use the volunteer sign-up code on the flyer or contact the school for assistance.
October 30: Two-Hour Early Release
October 30: Trunk or Treat
November 2-6: Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 5: Picture retake day
November 11: Progress Reports Sent Home
November 12: Full-Time AAP Identification
November 18: Three-Hour Early Release
December 10: Literacy Night
January 13: Three-Hour Early Release
February 10: Report Cards Sent Home
March 18: Math Night
April 7: Three-Hour Early Release
April 28: Report Cards Sent Home
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