SPES PTA Newsletter, Issue #11
SPES PTA Newsletter
Issue 11 Oct 20, 2026
⭐President’s Message
October is flying by. It’s hard to believe our Fall Festival is next week! We are counting down the days to decorate. There’s still room for trunks, so grab those leftover party decorations for an easy set up/theme or get creative and express yourself along with the rest of the kids.
If you’re wanting some family pictures, but not the studio fees or fuss then sign up for your session next week.
Jennifer Haynie
Contact: president@springfieldparkpta.org
⭐Upcoming Events
10/19-10/23 Digital Citizenship Week
10/28 Half Day, Photo Mini Sessions
10/29 Fall Festival, Raffle Ends
10/30 Storybook Character Day
10/31 Yearbook Sale Ends
🗓️ iPhone users subscribe to our Google Calendar here! Desktop and Android users subscribe here. Keep track of all our important links at linktr.ee/SPESPTA.
⭐Membership
Become a PTA member for the ‘26-’27 school year online here- anyone (parents, students, grandparents, your neighbors!) may join! Members are not required to volunteer or attend meetings (although we love when you do!).
Total Member Count: 250 (this number includes teachers, staff, community members, parents, and students)
Memberships by Grade Level:
PreK: 4
Kindergarten: 44
First: 36
Second: 31
Third: 33
Fourth: 32
Fifth: 52
Did you know? Research shows children do better in school when families stay involved and connected through organizations like the PTA.
⭐Fall Raffle
The 2026 Teacher Experience Raffle is here! Your Springer could win principal for the day, an ice cream party, a pizza lunch with friends, and many more memorable experiences with their favorite teachers!
🎟️ Enter to win here. A paper order form will also be sent home, but we encourage you to order online if able! Raffle entries will close the evening of Fall Festival at 8 PM.
⭐Fall Festival Oct 29
This year’s Fall Festival will be Thursday, October 29 from 5-7. We need help from our community to make this fun event happen!
Can you spare an hour? Sign up to volunteer at the event here!
🎃Trunk or Treat
Sign up to decorate a trunk here! The prize for best decorated trunk will be 2 wristbands to the Spring Carnival.
🍬Candy Donations
Please send in bags of individually wrapped candy for trunk or treat. We don’t want to run out of candy and end the fun early!
🧶Vendor Market
Our Springer Family market is back! Registration forms were sent home last week. This market is for homemade items and we especially encourage our Springers to grab a friend and sell their crafted items! Vendor table spots are free for PTA members and $10 for non-members (save $2 and grab that $8 membership here!).
🎃Spooky, Sweet & Inclusive Trick or Treat
This year's Fall Festival will include the brand-new Spooky, Sweet & Inclusive Trick or Treat! This alternative sensory-friendly option will be in the gym at the same time as the trunk or treat. Donations are needed to make this possible! Check out what's still needed on our Google Doc, and email Beth Sanmartin at yearbook@springfieldparkpta.org! Please bring donations to the front office.
⭐Fall/Winter Family Photo Sessions
We’re bringing back our family mini photo shoots! We’re excited to do them again with a cozy fall-to-winter theme. Spots are limited, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone! Perfect for updating those family photos just in time for the holidays. 🍁✨
Sessions are $10 and will take place Wednesday, October 28 from 12 PM- 4 PM. Claim your spot here!
⭐Volunteers
Fill out our 26-’27 Volunteer Interest Form to receive volunteer opportunity emails curated to your interests!
There are many ways to volunteer at SPES! Here are some current volunteer needs:
High School Sign Up Fall Festival This sign up is for High School Students only.
🎃Parent / Adult Sign Up Fall Festival
⭐Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale through Oct. 31 for 10% off! Buy now to get the best price of the year! Please submit your photos throughout the year! Upload on the Treering app, email yearbook@springfieldparkpta.org or text 804-464-8323 to submit!
Yearbook cover entries are due to the front office by Dec. 18. Contact yearbook@springfieldparkpta.org with any questions!
⭐Resource Spotlight
PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) is a nonprofit organization committed to building positive futures for Virginia students with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them. In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Education and Virginia school districts, they offer a variety of webinars, workshops, resources and information.
⭐ Helpful Links
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