  Registration for Fall Clubs begins on Wednesday, September 16! Families will register and pay directly to the vendor. Laptops and assistance will be available during Back to School Night. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis until September 24.
The PTA can no longer subsidize the cost of clubs for all families. Half and full scholarships are available for students - please email your request to Berta Salinas Pineda (Family Liaison) blsalinaspin@fcps.edu, Nikki Yacubovich neyacubovich@fcps.edu, or Katie McFadyen (PTA) katie.feidler@gmail.com or visit the school office. Email Katie if you can volunteer for all 8 Tuesday or all 8 Thursday sessions - the PTA will pay your student's fee.
 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.
 Girls and boys in grades K–5 are invited to learn more about Cub Scout Pack 1537 at Join Scouting Night on Wednesday, September 16, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Shrevewood Elementary School cafeteria.
Meet Pack leaders and discover opportunities for outdoor adventures, skill building, service, friendship, and family fun! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit pack1537.org for event details. Questions? Email pack1537va@gmail.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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