Coming up:


2.25 ................. Movie Night
2.28 - 3.4 Read Across America Week
3.2 ................... ESSAC Meeting
3.12 ................. Carnival
3.21 - 25 .......... Spring Break No School
Movie Night
The response to Movie Night has been unprecedented! PEP volunteers have gone above and beyond and have spent countless hours to create a successful event. Despite selling more tickets than ever before, these volunteers have heard the disappointment from families who were unable to purchase tickets before the event was announced as sold out. The PEP committee has worked with its vendors and M-DCPS to obtain an additional screen, more police presence, additional food, and a larger area for guests to spread out. So, we can announce...

***THERE WILL NOW BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF WRISTBANDS
AND FOOD TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.***

In order to accommodate more Pinecrest Elementary students and families, PEP has changed some of the protocols. **PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.**

  • We encourage guests to walk or use a share riding service as parking is extremely limited.

  • Everyone MUST wear their wristbands. There will not be a list to verify presale purchases. You MUST have your wristband or you will not be allowed to enter. No wristband, no entry. Additionally, you must wear the wristband the entire time you are in the event.

  • Re-entry will not be permitted. If you leave your wristband at home, you will be required to go back and get it or purchase a new one, if quantities are available. If you leave tickets at home, you will be required to purchase them again.

  • All families who PRE-PURCHASED wristbands must enter through the SW 104th Street entrance.

  • *LIMITED* wristband sales will be available for purchase ONLY at the entrance located on SW 102 Street for CASH ONLY! Wristbands are $12, and exact change is appreciated. Sales will begin at 6:00pm. The entrance on SW 102 Street will be located inside the teachers' westernmost parking lot. This entrance will be closed when capacity is reached or when the movie begins, whichever occurs first.

  • Cash is the preferred payment method for purchasing food tickets at the event.

  • The only exit for the event will be on SW104 Street. Again, there is no re-entry once you leave.

  • No one may enter the school grounds beyond the designated Movie Night area. Anyone found throughout the building will be asked to leave immediately.

  • Children must be supervised at all times.

  • No balls or other toys may be brought into the event. Balls and/or toys will be confiscated and returned at the end of the event by administration.

  • A SMALL PLEA FROM OUR PEP AND PTA VOLUNTEERS: Please keep in mind that this event, and all others that occur at our school, happen thanks to parent and teacher volunteers who receive no compensation for their efforts. Many parents expressed their frustration over the ticket sales in a kind manner. We are grateful for their grace and understanding. Others chose to treat our PEP volunteers in ways that are not acceptable. Anyone treating a volunteer in an inappropriate or unacceptable manner will be asked to leave the event.

  • Lastly, and on a much lighter note, it is absolutely mandatory that all guests join loudly in our "We Don't Talk About Bruno" sing-a-long! Just kidding, but we would love it if you did.

Questions? Contact pinecrestptacommunication@gmail.com

See you tonight on the field!
Read Across America Week

March 2, 2022 is Read Across America Day.

The purpose of the National Education Association's Read Across America Day is to celebrate a nation of diverse readers that represent an array of experiences and cultures. The initiative is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading.

Show your school spirit and join us for a week of celebrating our Pinecrest Parrots' love of reading!
SPACE JAM Carnival 101
VISIT:
PinecrestPTA.com/carnival for all information!

HELP NEEDED - MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Our Carnival Committee is in need of parent or community volunteers to assist in volunteering at our First Aid Station for the Carnival. If you or anyone you know can help us on March 12th,
FAMILY UNDERWRITING CAMPAIGN

Carnival planning is underway and WE NEED YOU to help us make it a success. Collections have begun and the competition is fierce! For those who may not know, the incentives for our winning classes are BIG...pizza parties, prizes, free redemption tickets to use at SPACE JAM, and the GRAND PRIZE is an in-school fieldtrip for two classes with activities, lunch, treats, and more!

We have a few classes close to 100% participation (PIZZA PARTY!) and we want to make sure that as many classes as possible receive this special celebratory treat!

EVERY PENNY FROM THIS CAMPAIGN GOES DIRECTLY BACK TO THE SCHOOL!

Read below for all the details and get your sponsorship in TODAY!

Questions?
Contact pinecrestptacommunication@gmail.com
CARNIVAL TICKETS FOR SALE

Discounted ticket bundle sales are live NOW at our School Store. Individual strips of tickets and bundles will also be sold in person (CASH or CHECK ONLY) at drop off and pickup beginning this Thursday, March 3rd. See below for ticket values at SPACE JAM so you know what you'll need. Tickets will also be sold on the day of the event (but not at a discounted rate).
CARNIVAL T-SHIRTS FOR SALE


Carnival T-Shirts with this year's logo are ON SALE NOW in youth and adult size!
Quantities are limited. We can't wait to see our school "ROCK" these shirts at SPACE JAM and on all Spirit Days thereafter.
A BIG THANK YOU to our generous T-Shirt Sponsors
SPACE JAM SPIRIT WEEK
(Yes, ANOTHER Spirit Week!)
PTA Nominating Committee
The PTA Nominating Committee is a group of at least 5 PTA members assigned with the task of nominating one person for each PTA Executive Board position to be filled for the coming school year. This committee will report its slate at our General Meeting in May. The time commitment is minimal - 2 or 3 Zoom meetings in the next couple of months. If you are interested, please fill out the form below, and we will be in contact with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to
President Jen Sturges at jsturges48@gmail.com.
Pinecrest Student Council
Homework Help
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por favor comuníquese con nosotros via pinecrestptacommunication@gmail.com.