PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: April 8, 2026

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PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: April 8, 2026


PTA News

Dear Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break! It is so good to see the students back at school, and we are loving the warmer weather!

It is still not too late to join the PTA! Your membership dues fund the school in many different ways (field trips, Fall & Spring events, assemblies, staff appreciation week, etc.). Thank you for your support!

Join the PTA


Author Visit - 4/15

On Wednesday, April 15th, bestselling author, Dan Santat, will be joining us at school. The author visit is for Grades 2 - 6, but all students are welcome to pre-order his book, “Sashimi” & have it autographed. We can’t wait to hear all about his new book!

Author visit

Coffee with the Principals - 4/20

The next session of Coffee with the Principals will focus on understanding SOL testing. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, please join us on April 20th at 9:30am.

Coffee with principals

NexTrex - Recycle Your Plastic Bags

We’ve collected over 100 pounds of clean & dry plastic bags so far! Your child(ren) can continue bringing the bags to school & dropping it off in collection boxes that are located in the front lobby/office. If we collect a minimum of 1,000 pounds, our school can win a Trex bench!

NexTrex

Yearbooks - Order by 5/1

Yearbooks are available for purchase until May 1st. Please see the flyer below for more information. Students who purchase a yearbook will receive them at the end of the year. 

When placing your order, use the following access code: 0036793YB

https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/

yearbook

Diversity Night - 5/8

Come out & celebrate what makes our school community so unique! Diversity Night will take place on Friday, May 8th from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Here is the Registration Link: Signup

We are looking for volunteers to help with the event! If you have a high school aged student who needs service hours, please email Carsen Leeder at cbleeder@fcps.edu for more information.

Diversity night

Minted - Invitations, Gifts, & More!

Minted has an amazing selection of cards, invitations, & gifts. Don’t forget to use our code (FUNDRAISECLPPTA) if you are planning to place an order. Thank you!

minted

Looking Ahead

- April 13 - Deadline to pre-order Dan Santat’s book

- April 15 - Author Visit (Dan Santat) 

- April 20 - Coffee with the Principals

- May 1 - Yearbook Order Deadline

- May 2 - Spring Fair (11am - 1pm)



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