 Pine Spring PTA After-School Clubs are coming this fall! Registration and scholarship requests may be submitted September 16 through September 24. Laptops and registration assistance will be available during Back-to-School Night on September 17.
Tuesday clubs begin September 29 and end November 24. Thursday clubs begin October 1 and end November 19.
Fall club offerings include:
• The Science Seed: Tuesdays for students in grades 1–2. Students will participate in early science enrichment and exploration.
• Silver Knights Chess Academy: Tuesdays for students in grades 1–6. Students of all skill levels will participate in chess lessons and practice games.
• iCook Sugar & Spice: Thursdays for students in grades 1–6. Students will develop baking skills while learning about nutrition, food cultures, and teamwork.
• Love the Ball Soccer Academy: Thursdays for students in grades 1–6. Students will improve core soccer techniques and strengthen their on-field performance.
Partial and full scholarships are available upon request. A family may also volunteer for all eight Tuesday or Thursday sessions, and the PTA will cover the club cost for one child. To request a scholarship or volunteer, email Katie Fiedler at katie.fiedler@gmail.com and Nikki Yacubovich at neyacubovich@fcps.edu by September 24.
 The Pine Spring Elementary School Fall 2026 Swag Shop is open! Families may purchase Pine Spring clothing online at pinespring2026.itemorder.com.
Available items include:
• District Perfect Blend T-shirt: $21
• Tie-Dye T-shirt: $25
• Dri-Fit T-shirt: $21
• Long-sleeve T-shirt: $25
• Pullover hoodie: $40
• Full-zip hoodie: $45
• Flannel pants: $40
• Joggers: $35
To order, visit the online store, select your items, add them to your cart, and check out securely with a credit card. The online store closes Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Products are expected to ship by October 14, 2026.
For questions, contact Lacey Tisinger at 703-278-8202 or lacey@shopumall.com. Additional information is available at shopumall.com.
 All Pine Spring parents are invited to the first PTA meeting of the school year on September 17, immediately following Back-to-School Night. This is an opportunity to connect, collaborate, get involved, and support our children’s success together.
The agenda will include approving the PTA rules, discussing volunteer opportunities, and learning about upcoming activities. Visit pinespringpta.com for additional PTA information.
 Join us for the Pine Spring Elementary PTA Fall Dance on Friday, September 18, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Pine Spring Elementary School. Students must attend with an adult.
Admission is $5 per person and must be paid in cash at the door. Families who join the Pine Spring PTA for the 2026–2027 school year will receive free admission to the Fall Dance. A family PTA membership costs $15 and may be purchased through the Pine Spring PTA online store.
Raffle tickets will be available for $1 each or six tickets for $5. Raffle tickets must be purchased with cash.
Volunteers are needed to help with pre-event coordination, setup, activities, refreshments, and cleanup. Any amount of time is appreciated. Sign up to volunteer through SignUpGenius.
Families may preorder a large cheese or pepperoni pizza for $15 by September 16. Preordered pizzas will be delivered from Vocelli. During the dance, pizza will be available for $3 per slice or two slices for $5. Bottles of water will be available for $1. Food and drinks purchased at the dance must be paid for with cash.
 Help make the magic happen by becoming a Pine Spring room parent! Room parents make a big difference by supporting their teachers, helping create fun classroom communities, planning simple parties and special events, and staying connected throughout the school year.
Get involved, make memories, support our school, and have fun by volunteering to be a room parent!
 Join the Pine Spring PTA Family Directory and connect with friends, both old and new! The directory helps families connect, grow friendships, and build a strong school community.
Families may choose to share only the information they would like included. PTA membership is not required to participate, and all Pine Spring families are welcome. This is a new directory, so families who submitted information last spring must complete the form again. A printed copy of the directory will be sent home in October.
Complete the online form at tinyurl.com/PSDIRECTORY26-27. The form requests parent or guardian names, email addresses, phone numbers, preferred methods for receiving PTA family communications, and each child’s first name, current grade, and teacher.
For questions, contact Leigh Buckley Altice at 703-350-3834. Don’t miss your chance to stay connected!
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