 Our Bobcats had a great time this week at Science Night!
 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!
We’re excited to share information about Twice-Exceptional (2e) Programming available throughout our school system. Twice-exceptional students demonstrate advanced abilities while also experiencing learning, attention, or other challenges that may require additional support.
The Superintendent’s Advisory Committee for 2e Programming developed a one-pager sharing ways in which we are Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS. This information is included on the 2e webpage. Families can also learn more about 2e learners, ways to support them, and how to partner with schools. The webpage also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Tracy Haynes at tlhaynes@fcps.edu.
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:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
A friendly reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow, Monday, October 12. We hope the extra day gives your family time to relax, have fun, and enjoy being together.
We’ll be excited to welcome our Bobcats back on Tuesday, October 13, ready for another week of learning, friendship, and discovery. Pine Spring is always brighter with our students here!
 Reading, writing, and respect are everywhere at Pine Spring.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
 Join our Run the Diner fundraiser on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5–8 p.m. at Silver Diner Merrifield, located at 8150 Porter Road, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Enjoy dinner while supporting our school! Silver Diner donates 20% of sales based on the number of attendees who dine in or order to go.
To order to go, visit SilverDiner.com and enter code Bobcat1015 at checkout, or call 703-204-0812. Carryout, Car Hop Curbside, and delivery are available.
Orders placed through third-party delivery services do not count toward the fundraiser.
 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.
 Don’t miss your chance to connect with other Pine Spring families! Submit your information using the PTA Family Directory form or the paper form sent home.
Participation is optional, PTA membership is not required, and you may share only the information you would like included. All families are welcome!
This is a new directory, so please submit your information again even if you participated last spring. A printed copy will be sent home in October.
October 30: Two-Hour Early Release
October 30: Trunk or Treat
November 2-6: Parent-Teacher Conferences
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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