Pond Springs Elementary PTA
Proudly Supporting Pond Springs Elementary, Austin Texas
Wellness + Community + Coffee = Makes a Great day of Learning!
We had a RECORD turnout for Walk, Bike & Roll to school day! Go, Pioneers! 🚶🚲 🛼 🛴 🧑🦽 🛹
Many thanks to Dhaba Cafe for generously gifting our parents with iced lattes to get our days off to a great start!
(Wed) April 29 - (Sun) May 3
SHOP TO SUPPORT
🤫🏫📢Water Day: Friday, May 15th (SHHHH!)
Surprise Alert: Please keep this a secret from the students!
They will officially find out once they finish filling up the school "Brag Board." We are almost there!
Our Pioneers have worked hard all year following the 3B’s and earning class brags.
To celebrate, we are hosting Water Day!
Groups will be split between K–2 and 3–5.
Volunteers Needed
-To make this happen, we need your help!
-Various time slots & stations still open.
-Requirements: You must be an approved Round Rock ISD volunteer.
-Commitment: If you sign up, please stay at your assigned station for the entire duration of your time slot.
Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E45ACAE2FA1F94-56398692-pbis#/
Contact: Questions?
Email Stephanie Hart at stephanietx@gmail.com.
*Rain Date: Monday, May 18th.
May's Events
5th Grade Graduation May's Events (scroll down for detail)
5/5 (T) Kinder Camp 9-10:15 (registration: see below for detail)
5/6 (W) Walk & Roll to School starting @ 7:10 am
5/8 (F) Red Carpet Dance and Art Show @ 5:30-7:30 pm
5/11 (M) Spirit Night @ Phil's / Amy's @4-8pm
5/16 (Sat) Spirit Night at Dell Diamond RR Express Game @ 7:05 pm
5/19 (T) Kona Ice Truck after school for purchase (free for 5th graders) 3pm
5/21 (Th) EOY Party & Last Day of School!!!
5/26 (Tue) Primary Runoff. Election Details Visit Advocacy
We want to spend an afternoon thanking all of our volunteers for their help throughout the year!!!
Come join us for our annual Volunteer Tea after school on Thursday, May 7th. So whether you have helped in the cafeteria, library, as a home room mom or party organizer, aided in the music programs, the talent show, the crosswalk, or an after school program, served on the PTA board, or helped in any other capacity, please join us for light snacks and tea in the library.
We are offering free child care in the art room as well.
Please RSVP by May 1st so we can plan accordingly.
We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendar, 5th Grade Families!!!
END OF YEAR EVENTS
5/8 BLANTON MUSEUM FIELD TRIP (10A) FREE! AT PSE AND FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. NOT A DROP OFF EVENT.
5/12 SCHOOL DANCE (5:30-7:30P) TEACHERS WILL COMMUNICATE CHAPERONE NEEDS. STUDENTS WEAR YOUR 6/7 SHIRTS!
5/19 KONA ICE TRUCK (2-3:30P) FREE FOR 5 GRADERS AND OPEN TO ALL PSE FAMILIES AFTER SCHOOL FOR PURCHASE. THANKS PTA!
5/20 ELEPHANT WALK (2P) PSE WILL COMMUNICATE DETAILS
5/20 RATTAN CREEK POOL PARTY (2:55-5P) CHAPERONES WILL WALK STUDENTS TO POOL AFTER SCHOOL. PERMISSION SLIPS HANDED OUT IN CLASS.
5/21 RECOGNITION CEREMONY (8:30A) FAMILIES WELCOME! HELD IN PSE CAFETERIA.
5/21 PIZZA LUNCH (12:15-12:45P) THIS IS THE END OF YEAR PARTY AND WILL BE SERVED. DURING LUNCH. THANKS PTA!
ORGANIZED BY 5 GRADE TEACHERS & PARENTS. CONTACT YOUR CHILD’S
TEACHER OR ROOM PARENT WITH QUESTIONS.
RRISD Clothes Closet is open until 5/14.
It will reopen first day of school in August.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed for the Hollywood Red Carpet Dance
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Hollywood Red Carpet Dance event on May 8th. This is a fun opportunity to support our school and help create a memorable experience for students and families.
Volunteers may assist with event setup, decorations, check-in, activity stations, or cleanup.
To sign up to volunteer, please use the QR code provided on the flyer or visit the event sign-up page.
Click link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548AFAE22ABF94-63553279-endofyear
If you have any questions, please contact:
familynights@pse-pta.org
Friday, May 8 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a fun and festive evening at our Red Carpet Dance and Art Show! Step into the spotlight and enjoy a night celebrating student creativity, music, and community.
The event will feature a student art show with framed artwork available for purchase. Come support our talented students and take home a special piece of their work.
Food will be available for purchase from local vendors, including Frios Pops and Downtown Burgers.
Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult to attend this event.
If you have any questions, please contact:
familynights@pse-pta.org
Volunteers Needed!
Dance: (Fri) 5/8 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed for the Hollywood Red Carpet Dance
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Hollywood Red Carpet Dance event on May 8th. This is a fun opportunity to support our school and help create a memorable experience for students and families.
Volunteers may assist with event setup, decorations, check-in, activity stations, or cleanup.
To sign up to volunteer, please use the QR code provided on the flyer or visit the event sign-up page.
Click link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548AFAE22ABF94-63553279-endofyear
If you have any questions, please contact:
familynights@pse-pta.org
CHILDREN WHO WILL BE 5 YEARS OLD ON SEPETEMBER 1, 2026 ARE ELIGIBLE FOR KINDERGARTEN
PIONEER CAMP on 5/5 at 9AM-10:15AM
ENROLL ONLINE AT ROUNDROCKISD.ORG/ENROLL
STOP BY THE SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, 4/21 FROM 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
TO BRING IN YOUR REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
QUESTIONS? CONTACT NICOLE LONG AT 512-464-4202
Coming up on Monday, May 11 4-8pm.
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:05 pm
Round Rock Express vs. Sacramento River Cats
Star Wars Night & Postgame Drone Shoe
A portion of every ticket sold through this code will go back to Pond Springs PTA!
For tickets visit rrexpress.com/may16
Use Coupon Code: PONDSPRINGS
Enter the code first to unlock the special pricing.
ARTEMIS "III" - PLANNING FOR AN OUTER SPACE EXPERIENCE!!! 🚀🌛🏫🌎on Earth...
PTA is looking for Volunteers for NEXT YEAR!
PTA is beginning the process of filling committee positions for the coming school year.
There are lots of opportunities to help out with varying time commitments and areas of interest! If you have an interest in doing any position please fill out the google form below.
Does your child love to sing, dance, or act? Or all of the above!? Then this fun filled camp may be just the thing to start off the summer.
Set sail with the scally wag group of blue beards, yellow beards, white beards, purple beards, and and no beards as they embark upon a journey across the “High C’s”.
But wait!
Shiver me timbers! There is a stowaway! What shall they do?
Join the fun to “C” what happens.
June 1-4 & 8-11 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Pearson Ranch MS
Bradley Bennett
bradley_bennett@roundrockisd.org
PSE Music Specialist
PTA Officers nominations for next school year are now open!
It’s a great way to get involved and support our school community.
See the flyer attached and submit nominations by April 3rd.
Thanks!
Ramon Telles, Katie Wienicki and Amy Beer (Nominating Committee)
Pioneer Pantry Is For Everyone!
PSE Students, Families and Staff
Hours: Fridays 10am - 12noon
Shop for free in-person or Online Order
January 1/9 & 1/30
February 2/6, 2/13
March 3/6, 3/13
April 4/8
May 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
or by request.
Contact Katie Wiechnicki
To Access FREE Food & Household Supplies
In-person - Pioneer Pantry Open Weekly on Fridays 10-12n
Online Order click link or QR code - https://forms.gle/LnDNJj2NhupVfqpb8
By Request - pioneerpantry@pse-pta.org Katie Wiechnicki
Order Free Food
Pioneers Pantry
We are hosting a Spring Silent Auction Fundraiser to
raise money for the PTA and the school.
Funds raised directly benefit our children’s:
Student Programs
Classroom and School Supplies
School Events and Activities
It takes a community working together to support our
students—and your participation makes a difference!
Donation Ideas:
Tickets
Gift Cards
Gift Baskets
Unique Experiences
Event nature: Celebrating the world here in our own community.
Join us at PSE for an evening of culture, games, performances, and food.
Thursday, April 30 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Links:
For any questions, contact Tara Khanna
tara.a.khanna@gmail.com or 832-541-0222
Deerpark Middle School Cafeteria
(TH) 4/16 Final Rehersal @ 5:30-7:30pm
(FR) 4/17 Show Time @6:0-8:30pm
We would love to collect any PSE blue shirts that students may have sized out of for PSE Field Trips.
To make it easy, we have place a donation bin by the front entrance of the office where families can drop them off starting Friday, 1/16.
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The cafeteria would love to welcome parent volunteers to help with lunch monitor duties. Volunteers will assist with everything from opening those pesky juice boxes to encouraging positive behavior with a smile!
Lunchtimes have been extended this year! Students will now be in the cafeteria from 10:20 to 12:51.
FRIDAYS NEED MORE HELP!!!
Can't stay the whole time? No problem! We welcome any amount of help — feel free to sign up even if you can only stay for part of your selected slot.
GENTS (Guys Engaging and Nurturing Tomorrow's Scholars) is a PSE's men's volunteer group.
Our goals are simple:
Give students more opportunities to interact with positive male role models.
Lend a hand at key school events like the Winter Carnival.
We’re starting small — just one hour a week from one male volunteer on campus—and we’ll grow from there.
After you sign up, we'll be in touch to confirm your role and schedule.
Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/xufEUjdLcaCoryNcA
Contact Person:
Stephen Pulsipher gents@pse-pta.org
We want your point of view!
We are collecting your click, snap and moments at PSE.
Scan or click the links to share on yearbook
https://photos.jostens.com/FXEZDW
Teacher & Staff Favs is here!
Support Our PSE Best Team!
Look for the blue button on top of webpage or click here to find teacher & staff likes and wish lists.
Consider joining the PSE PTA to support our students & staff.
PTA members do not have to attend meetings, but we LOVE to see you.
PTA membership is not a commitment to volunteer, but we LOVE the help.
PTA membership is an important way for you to financially support Pond Springs student programs and to help to close the gap of our school needs that are not covered by District funds.
Visit us online here PSE PTA Spirit Store or scan the QR code. Small processing fee applies for online transactions.
Fill out paper form and follow the details here.
Consider an advance generous contribution:
Choose Donation tab on the left and select “Easy $50 Donation” to fund initiatives throughout the year
Sponsor a teacher/staff for PTA membership
Visit the Texas PTA website to see the list of member perks.
Membership and Executive Dates Listed Below
(Mondays @ 6:00pm )
09/29
11/17
2/23
4/20
Pizza sponsored by
Andruk Realty
@ PTA Portable Mondays 3:30 pm
Sept 15
Nov 3
Jan 12
Feb 9
April 13
May 18
PTA Executive Board Members & Presenters are welcomed
Platinum Plus Sponsors
Yay! We have our first platinum plus sponsor!
Thank you Jay and Donna Andruk, the Andruk Property Services.
Thank you for your generous support to build a Galaxy of Learners with us at Pond Springs.
Your continuous and early commitment has made a huge difference to getting us Ready for Lift Off!
Andruk Property Services: www.AndrukPropertyServices.com
Our Newest Platinum Plus Sponsor!
We appreciate Laurie Flood Team for your generous support to PSE PTA / PSE Community!
Thank you for your generous support to build a Galaxy of Learners with us at Pond Springs.
Your continuous and early commitment has made a huge difference to getting us Ready for Lift Off!
Laurie Flood Team
Silver Plus Sponsors
Bronze Plus Sponsors