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Help us ReStock the Pioneer Pantry!

Please consider bringing a canned good for our pantry on Curriculum Night, August 27th. You can drop it off in the grocery cart by the front office!

Our community built this food and resource pantry last year, and it was a huge help to many families. We will re-open the pantry on Friday, August 28th from 11am-1pm in the PTA portable.

LOST & FOUND

DON'T LOSE IT - FIND IT!

Our Lost & Found is FILLING UP! Please take a few minutes to check the Lost & Found when you're on campus.

PSE Lost & Found: Closet and Hanging Rack across cafeteria

WE COLLECT:

- SWEATSHIRTS

- JACKETS

- WATER BOTTLES

- LUNCH BOXES

- HATS & MORE!

LOST TODAY, FOUND TOMORROW!

PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!

All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the semester.

Thanks, Pioneers! ♡

BE SAFE.

BE RESPECTFUL.

BE RESPONSIBLE.

September & October

Reminder! Pioneers....We need your help to design our PSE 26-27 School Shirt!

DUE BY OCT 2 (Turn in to the blue bin by the front office)

This year we’re looking for design ideas from students (or parents/staff).

Designs need to be turned in by Friday Oct 2.
Our T-shirt Team will choose several design finalists.
Students will get to vote on the final design.
Winner receives a free shirt and a chance to be recognized at a school assembly.
You’ll also get to see YOUR design all over our school.

Big, bold designs work best (smaller details will be hard to print)

POND SPRINGS ELEMENTARY T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Show us what makes our school special! Get creative and design a shirt that represents PSE! WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? - Any PSE student or adult - One entry per person Participation is optional DESIGN YOUR SHIRT Create a design that represents PSE Include our school name and mascot Design will be printed on the front of the shirt (keep it simple and bold) A FEW TIPS - Think BIG - tiny details are hard to print - Use bold lines and shapes - Imagine what your design will look like from across the playground DESIGN RULES - Your design must be original - No copyrighted characters/logos - No inappropriate images - Keep it simple enough to print on a t-shirt - You can use crayons, markers, pencils or digital tools - If drawing by hand, please draw your design on a plain sheet of paper COLORS - Shirt can be any color - Use up to 4 colors in your design JUDGING CRITERIA - Creativity - School Spirit - Originality - How well it works on a t-shirt WHAT YOU WILL WIN! - Your design printed on the school shirt! - A FREE t-shirt! - Recognition at a school assembly! DEADLINE All entries must be turned in by Friday, October 2, 2026 HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY - Turn in to the BLUE bucket by the front office by the deadline. - Include your name, grade and teacher on a SEPARATE piece of paper (not your design) for anonymous judging

PSE School Shirt Decorating Contest

When: Deadline: Friday, 10/2

We need your help to design our PSE 26-27 School Shirt! This year we’re looking for design ideas from students (or parents/staff). Designs need to be turned in by Friday Oct 2. Our T-shirt Team will choose several design finalists and then students will get to vote on the final design. The winner gets a free shirt and a chance to be recognized at a school assembly. You’ll also get to see YOUR design all over our school. Check out the flyer in PSE PeachJar for more details and tips to create artwork that will work best on a shirt.

Contact: Meredith Clark, vp2@pse-pta.org

SUPPORT POND SPRINGS ELEMENTARY PTA WITH A FAMILY DAY OUT AT PINS & WHEELS!

BOWLING & ROLLER SKATING PARTY

PTA Spirit Night at PINS & WHEELS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 4PM - 10PM

$25 BOWLING LANE + $4 BOWLING SHOE RENTAL

$14 SKATING ADMISSION - INCLUDES ROLLER SKATES

FULL RESTAURANT, BAR, ARCADE, KARAOKE, AXE THROWING, & MORE

DON'T FORGET TO MENTION YOUR SCHOOL'S NAME DURING YOUR PURCHASE TO GIVE OVER 20% BACK TO THE SCHOOL!

8822 MCCANN DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX, 78757

Calling all Local Businesses! The 15th Annual Ranger Run is coming up on Nov 7th. This popular event happens right in our neighborhood. We'd love to help promote your business by partnering with you as a Sponsor for our Run.

Sponsorship levels start at just $100 and include recognition on our PTA website and social media. For just $500 your logo will be featured on our shirt, given to all of our participants. This event provides the majority of our funding for the year. All funds go to the Deerpark MS PTA and provide support for our students and staff.

Get more info on sponsorship levels and check out all the perks (there are lots!)--> https://tinyurl.com/RangerRunForm

Lake Creek Service Unit - Girl Scout Information & Upcoming Events

When: 9/24 (5:30- 6:30pm), 9/29 (6 - 7pm), 9/30 (6 - 7pm)

Thank you so much for welcoming us onto your campus for your recent Meet the Teacher event. It was wonderful connecting with your families, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership.

The Lake Creek Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas is hosting several informational events this month. These events are designed to help new families learn about Girl Scouts, join active groups, or help form new local troops.

Upcoming Events:

Sept 24 (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM): Girl Scout Get Together at Rattan Creek Playground Pavilion

Sept 29 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM): New Girl Scout Leader Office Hours at Bethany UMC

Sept 30 (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM): Lake Creek Service Unit Troop Formation Night at Pond Springs Elementary

Families can find more information or register directly via the Lake Creek Girl Scouts Website or via link:https://bit.ly/lcsufa26

Contact: gsrecruitinglcsu@gmail.com

SAVE-THE-DATE! Coming Up Soon!

Marco's pizza box nights have been scheduled!

This is a big Spirit Night Fundraiser for PSE that takes place throughout the year based on Grade Levels.

How it Works...

Students will decorate their pizza boxes in Art class.

Boxes will be delivered to Marco's Pizza (Duval and 183 location).

On your Grade Level night, you can order pizza, and it will be served in your child's decorated pizza box.

20% of all orders will be donated back to PSE.

Parent permission WILL BE REQUIRED to send your child's pizza box to Marco's. Permission forms will go out closer to each grade level date.

11011 Research Blvd Ste 100, Austin, TX 78759

Get ready for a Spooktacular PTA Family Night! Start planning your costumes and your trunks!

Our annual Trunk or Treat is coming up on 10/24 from 5 pm - 7pm.

Families and school staff are encouraged to sign up to host a trunk. The more trunks we have, the more fun it is!

Contest for Best Overall Trunk, Most Original, Funniest, & Spookiest!

Free Food, Activities, Music, Treats and Games!

https://tinyurl.com/PSETrunkOrTreat26

Deerpark Ranger Run

When: Saturday, 11/7 at 9 am at Rattan Creek Park

🏃‍♀️ Lace Up for the 15th Annual Ranger Run! 🏃‍♂️

The Ranger Run is Deerpark Middle School’s biggest fundraiser and a beloved tradition that brings our schools and community together! This family-friendly event offers something for everyone, including a chip-timed 5K at 9:00 AM and a 1-Mile Fun Run for those looking for a shorter challenge.

Community members are welcome and encouraged to join the fun—and there’s even a little friendly competition between Deerpark’s feeder elementary schools! The elementary school with the most registered runners will take home a special award. Grab your family, friends, and running shoes, and help us make the 15th Annual Ranger Run the biggest one yet!

*Register by 10/1 to be guaranteed a Ranger Run T-shirt.

Learn more or Sign Up here https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Austin/DeerparkPTARangerRun

Local Business Sponsorships sign up here: https://www.deerparkmspta.org/sponsors

Contact: Deerpark PTA, info@deerparkmspta.org

You Can Help... To Make Things Happen

Family Nights Help Needed!

We're looking for 2-3 volunteers to join our PSE Family Nights Committee. Family Nights are free events that PSE puts on for our school community.

We already have 3 planned for this year, but we need help to make sure they happen! Our Family Nights Committee will help organize volunteers and plan the food/activities for each event. PTA board members will support the committee, so even if you don't have experience, we'll help you out!

Never done this before? That's ok! All materials and vendors are in place to ensure these nights are successful. We just need extra hands to help out.

Have bigger ideas? Want to try something new? We got you too! We love finding ways to make these events even more special for families so we welcome any new ideas.

Questions? Want to Sign up?

Email Stephanie Hart at vp1@pse-pta.org