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Important Dates
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February 7th
Rescheduled
Science Fair
February 13th
PTA Board Meeting 5:30pm & General Meeting ( 2nd
Grade Program) 6:30pm
February 14th
Valentine's Day (PTA Treat Day)
February 21st
Pasta Dinner/Book Fair
March 7th
Pinchbeck's Got Talent
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This Week's Teacher Feature
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Position
Years Teaching
Something about yourself:
This is my third year teaching third grade, and I have to say, even though we stay busy and always are watching the clock, I love third graders! They really know how to ROCK!
Now, I've instructed first and second too, and I have noticed that first graders and second graders can really move and groove.
Though kindergarten, I've never taught, I love to watch their clever moves up and down the sidewalk.
Big fourth and fifth graders, many of my former students may be. They are moving on, preparing for dances and songs that don't include me.
For sure, all my students, past, present, and future, will move on to accomplish their own unique feats. But maybe, occasionally, they will think back, "When the school bell rings, and the day begins..." and remember those happy beats on Pinchbeck Street.
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TRANSLATION REQUEST
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Mi nombre es Clara Dutari, he traducido las noticias semanales del PTA estos dos últimos años. Debido al incremento de trabajo como interprete en hospitales no me será posible traducir las noticias semanales el resto del año escolar. Si conoce de alguien que esté interesado en ayudar a la comunidad hispana traduciendo las noticias semanales para el PTA. Por favor contáctenosal weeklynews@pinchbeckpta.com.
My name is Clara Dutari, I've been translating the Weekly Newsletters for the last year. Due to increment in my work as an interpreter at hospitals I won't be able to translate the Newsletters anymore. If you know of anyone bilingual that would be interested in helping our Hispanic community please contact us at weeklynews@pinchbeckpta.com.
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TALENT SHOW
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Hello Talent Show Families!
Please remember that Talent Show auditions will take place this TUESDAY, 2/4 AND WEDNESDAY, 2/5 FROM 2-4PM in the PES cafeteria. You have already received an email from us, indicating on which day your child will audition as well as specific audition guidelines. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to meeting your children!
Robin Jager (robinjager5@gmail.com)
PTA Talent Show Co-Chairs
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SCIENCE FAIR - RESCHEDULED
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Thank you for your continued patience. We have decided to postpone the science fair until Friday, February 7th. The tables and gym do not need to be set up until Thursday, February 6th after school. Unfortunately, February 7th is the date of the Benchmarks for the 4th graders. While they will still be able to tour the fair, this means I will lose all the 4th grade volunteers for the demonstrations. I would greatly appreciate more parent volunteers to help cover these slots. The Sign Up form is below:
Also, I had many parents volunteering to be tour guides. I don't know if you will still be available Friday. So if you need to remove your name or swap times or, if you haven't signed up, but are now available to help, please use the Sign Up form below
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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
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We've got some exciting classes lined up for this spring's After School Enrichment! The session will run on Wednesdays after school from March 5th - April 9th.
Online registration will begin February 10th, and there will be a link to the registration page in this newsletter and on the PTA website.
Click here for detailed class descriptions and prices.
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ANNUAL PTA PASTA DINNER/BOOK FAIR KICKOFF
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Are you looking for some fun family entertainment? Please join us in the cafeteria on Friday, Feb. 21st to watch Magician Joe Romano, who is back by popular demand! Enjoy homemade pastas, salads, bread, refreshments and dessert during the show and take some time to browse and buy at the PTA Book Fair taking place that night in the gym. The cost for the dinner will be $4 for adults and $2 for children with a family maximum of $15. Now that is value for your dollar!
Do you love to cook or want to support your PTA? We are in need of food donations for this event. If you can donate pasta, salad, bread or dessert for this event, please click here:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0849A9A82EA13-pasta
For those donating a dish you will receive one adult ticket voucher.
Don't forget to stop by the gym to check out our PTA Fiesta Book Fair. It takes many volunteers to put on our Book Fair. If you are able to help, please click here to volunteer:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4CA9AC2BA57-book1
The PTA Book Fair is an excellent way to earn money for our school and our library, while promoting books and reading with your children. We look forward to seeing you all
at the kickoff, February 21st!
Liz Farber & Kim Jones - Book Fair Chairs
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RAYS REACHING OUT
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Pinchbeck's Mrs. Clayton's Cupboard
January 31st - February 7th
Collecting Bags of Pretzels
The Rays Reaching Out will be collecting bags of pretzels for Mrs. Clayton's Cupboard, a pantry created to provide healthy snacks for Pinchbeck students who would otherwise go without. We are low on supplies and could use your support. Please put your pretzels in the donation containers located in the cafeteria entryway. Thank you!
Rays Reaching Out Co-chairs: Jennifer Haueis & Latrese Scott
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SCA SELLING SMENCILS FOR VALENTINES
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The SCA will be selling Valentine SMENCILS! Buy SMALENTINES for your Valentines.
SMALENTINES will cost $1.00; you can buy them until February 5 between 7:20 and 7:40, or until we run out. Come by room E20 to purchase one SMALENTINE or enough for your entire class! Don't forget you can order for your own child! Be sure to get your SMALENTINES early!
If you would prefer, you may use the attached form to order your SMALENTINES.
Order forms will only be excepted during the stated time and must have a full payment at the time it is turned in to Ms. Gonzalez in Room E20.Classroom teachers will NOT be collecting the order forms or money.
The SCA will deliver the SMALENTINES to the classrooms before February 14, so surprise your Valentine with a SMALENTINE!
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SUPER TEACHER AWARDS
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The Virginia PTA is proud to partner with the Virginia Lottery and The Supply Room Companies for the 7th annual Super Teacher Awards. Nominations will be accepted from anyone 18 and older through Friday, February 14. We know Pinchbeck has amazing educators who go the extra mile each and every day. Please tell the Virginia PTA all about them! Eight teachers from across the state will win $2,000 cash from the Virginia Lottery and a $2,000 classroom supply credit from The Supply Room Companies. This year, one lucky Virginia Lottery Super Teacher will also win a vacation valued at $5,000. Check out www.vasuperteacher.com for all the details.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDS HEALTHY BODIES
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The Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. For more information click on the link below:
https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/en/home/advocate/ngwsd
Greg Brown
Physical Education Teacher
gbbrown@henrico.k12.va.us
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