Past Events
Aug 2024 - May2025
2024-2025 PSE PTA Supported Events, Programs and News.
Welcome to an exciting school year at Pond Springs Elementary School! Check out the calendars as we launch into the new year.
The first day drop off can be hard, some would say filled with tears... and cheers.
The PTA is here to help make it a little easier with a Tears and Cheers Breakfast with refreshments for parents after that difficult good-bye.
Come see us outside near the Kinder drop off area at the front of the school. We will have coffee, drinks and some grab and go breakfast options.
PSE Staff Appreciation Breakfast
National Walk and Bike to School Day
Our first Walk and Roll event of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/9. We need volunteers to lead meetupgroups from Hunters Chase and Rattan Creek Parks as well as help distributing prizes to students on campus.
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, 10/26
@ 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: PSE Back Parking Lot.
What: Treats, Games & Trunk Decorating Contest.
Who: Everyone in PSE community. Middle & high school students are welcome to help for volunteer hours.
HELP: Host a Trunk, Run Games, *Donate candy, chips, fidgets, treasures.
Please RSVP to host and to by 10/20/24.
Please Sign-up to volunteer for games.
* Treat donations are accepted in the PSE office, in the "Feed the Monster" bin.
For more detail please contact:
Michelle (michelle-mccallum@hotmail.com)
Angela (vp1@pse-pta.org)
Spooky Pants Drive
The RRISD Clothes Closet desperately in need of:
Boys Pants/ Sweatpants in all sizes 4t-XLg
Juniors/ Mens pants/sweats in all sizes.
Junior/ Mens Coats of all sizes.
PSE's Collection Date
10/26 @ 10:30-12:30 at the Truck or Truck
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GIVE & GET
Wednesday & Thursday - November 13th & 14th
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Used Books Sale Info
1. We are asking for donations of gift cards of your choosing in the amount of $10. (see Staff Favs List.)
Each staff member will get to choose what is special to them.
You can drop off physical gift card donations at 12700 Tantara Dr. in the box on the front porch.
2. No time to pick up a card? You can donate to the PTA https://ch2v-9faf61.givebacks.com/store/items/994920
We will use those funds to purchase them for you!
Please donate by Friday, 12/13 so we can purchase the remaining cards.
Our goal is 90.
3. In addition to the fun of getting a gift card we would like to stock the lounge with some sweet treats
Think cookies, brownies, candy… anything you might just walk by and pick up ONE (and then secretly go back for more.).
Please sign up here to donate treat.
ALL of this will happen on Tuesday, 12/17!
Fabulous February Past Events
Tuesdays Garden Club meets 3:15-4:30 pm
2/7 (F) PBIS Prize Cart
2/13 (Th) Last day to create 5th Prideline on Yearbook
2/14 (F) PBIS Student Assembly + Friendship Party!!!
2/17 (M) RRISD Closed (No School)
2/17 (M) Last day - sign up for Texas Rally Day meal arrangement + ride arrangement
2/18 (T) Spring Pictures (class)
Continue: Tuesdays Garden Club meets 3:15-4:30 pm (First Meeting 2/25!!! Harvesting and more....)
2/25(T) PTA Executive Meeting 3:30pm
2/25 (T) Spirit Night @ Moonie's
2/26 (W) General PTA Meeting/ Nominating Committee (Vote) at 6pm (Pizza + childcare)
2/28 (F) PTA Loteria Night RSVP 6pm (Correction: NOT 5pm) - PSE Cafeteria
March/ April - PTA Nominations for Next School Year
3/5 (W) Walk & Roll3/5 (W) Prize Cart + Earning toward the next School-wide Reward!2/27-3/7 (TH-F) Boosterthon 3/7 (F) Boosterthon Fun Run 3/5 (W) Walk and Roll at 7am3/4 (T) & 3/7 (F) Variety Show - Auditions PSE Music Room at 3pm3/13 (TH) RRISD Council of PTAs Delegate Meeting3/17-21 Spring Break (No School)3/26 (W) Spirit Night @ Sonic on McNeil Road 4-8pm
3/31 (M) School Holiday
THANK YOU
FOR WALKING & ROLLING IN THIS MORNING!
PSE Walk and Roll - Wednesday, 3/5.
We need a few volunteers to lead meetup groups and distribute prizes on campus. Can you help?
It's quick and easy - and the weather's been beautiful!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAAAE2FA1FCC34-55396705-psemarch
4/3 (TH) Rehearsal - Variety Show Night at 4:30pm at DMS
4/4 (F) Variety Show Night at 7:00pm CORRECTION - (Hosted at Deerpark MS)
4/4 (F) Last day to collect bags for HEB's Bag Recycle Challenge!
4/18 (F) Student Holiday
4/24 (Th) Culture Night at 5:30pm - (Volunteers Needed, Stay Tune!)
4/25 (F) Spirit Night @ Dell Diamond at 7:15pm/ Gate Open at 6pm
RR Express vs. Las Vegas Aviators + PSE Cosmic Chorale performs the National Anthem. Coupon Code: PIONEERS25 Ticket at rrexpress.com/april25
4/28 (M) PTA Executive Board Meeting at 3:30pm
4/30 (W) General PTA Meeting/ Final Meeting Officer Election at 6pm. (Pizza + childcare)
4/30- 5/1 (W & TH) Used Book Sale 2:30-5:30pm at PTA Portable
Current Important Dates & Information
Mandatory Rehearsal: 4/3 (TH)
Rehearsal is mandatory and will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at 4:30 p.m in the Deer Park Middle School cafeteria. Please plan to arrive in full costume with all your props/equipment.
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Uploading Music Files
Please upload you music below or email Nathan at npanderson1027@gmail.com, edited to 1.5 - 2.0 minutes. Please let us know if you need assistance. (YouTube is a good option for this!)
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Equipment Available
PSE PTA will provide microphones, one guitar amp, one bass amp, and one keyboard.
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Emcee Sign-up (5th Graders Only)
We are inviting 5th grade students to Emcee (introduce acts). All emcee's must have
a permission form and
attend an audition,
attend dress rehearsal, and
a workshop during the school day (more info to follow)
Help Needed
We need parent volunteers to make this years show a success! Please let us know (Sign-up on the bottom of the form!) if we can contact you below.
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Rule of Thumb
This is a family event. All acts must be appropriate for all ages. Please carefully review lyrics of songs to make sure there are no offensive words or phrases. No inappropriate clothing or gestures.
To ensure everyone gets a chance to perform, please limit to one performances per student at a maximum of 1.5 - 2 minutes.
Used Book Sale
LAST DAY
5/1 at 2:30-3:30pm
@ PTA Portable >>
Do you have gently used books gathering dust?
We are accepting book donations for our biannual Used Book Sale!
Books Needed:
Fiction & Non-fiction
Children's Books
Novels & Educational Books
Drop off your books by April 28
All proceeds from the sale will benefit Pond Springs PTA
Details
Accepting donations now thru April 28 for books
(see attached flyer for drop off locations).
PTA Used Book Sale will be April 30 and May 1
in the PTA portable from 2:30 to 5:30pm both days.
Thank you for Helping Us to Find the Right People to Lead the PTA Executive Board Officers Next Year.
5/1 (TH) Used Book Sale at the PTA Portable 2:30-5:30pm
5/6 (T) PSE Art Exhibit and Book Fair Family Night
5/6 (T) Pioneer Camp (Incoming Kinder)
5/5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week! PTA (Teacher Appreciation Committee) is sponsoring weeklong treats for our Super Heros.
Don't forget to send your kiddo's beloved teacher a thank you note or something special!!! Teacher/Staff Fav List.
5/16 (F) End of the Year Dance & Silent Auction Fundraiser 5-8pm
5/16-19 (F - M) Online Silent Auction
5/20 (T) 2025-2026 (Next Fall) School Supplies PSE ID: PON001
5/20 (T) 5th Grade End of Year Pool Party (Rattan Creek Pool) after school
5/22 (TH) Last day of school 2024-2025! Kona Ice 2-3:30pm
5/23 (F) Teachers/ Staff Workday Breakfast Cheers!
Our final PSE Walk and Roll is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 7
and corresponds with National Walk and Bike to School Day.
We need a few volunteers to lead meetup groups and distribute prizes on campus.
Can you help? It's quick and easy - and the weather's been beautiful!
See below for some benefits for communities with high rates of walking to campus:
- Less traffic congestion
- Stronger sense of community
- Safer streets
- Lower costs
- Improved accessibility
- Economic gains
Learn more about the benefits of walking/riding to school here:
https://www.walkbiketoschool.org/learn-more/why-walkbike/
PTA is providing special treats all week (5/5-9) to show our love and appreciation to teachers and staff at PSE!
Monday--breakfast tacos
Tuesday-Stock the lounge
Wednesday- Coffee and donuts
Thursday-Sonic drinks and treats
Friday-Lunch catered by Mandola's
Now, it is your turn to say "Thank You" to the teachers and staff who has impacted your kids growth this year!
Go to: Teacher & Staff Favs List for ideas!
Our Pioneers have been working hard all year following the 3B's and earning class brags.
We want to reward them with one final celebration-WATER DAY!!
But SHHHHH, students will not find out what their reward is until they fill up their final school brag board...We are SO close!!!
We need YOUR help to make this special day happen!
Please use the sign up genius below to sign up for a slot to volunteer.
Grades will be grouped K-2 and 3-5 and we also need a set up and clean up crew!
Remember that if you are signing up to volunteer, you are there to run the station only and need to stay at that station for the duration of your time slot.
Volunteers will be the only parents allowed for this event. We need a full team effort to pull this exciting day together!
Thanks so much!!!
Your PBIS committee
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Please Mention PSE Spirit Night, 20% total of the sales will be donated to PSE PTA!
Urban Air: Discounted Ultimate Access: $20
Gong Cha: Delicious Bubble Waffle available at our event
Chipotle on Parmer & McNeil
6301 W PARMER LN STE 201, AUSTIN, TX, 78729
Please Mention PSE Spirit Night, 20% total of the sales will be donated to PSE PTA!
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Austin Spurs Game
Come support PSE Cosmic Chorale as they perform America the Beautiful
All kids get to take part in a half time high five tunnel!
Fundraiser: $3 on every ticket purchased goes back to PSE!
Doors open at 6:00pm
Next PTA Meetings
Exercutive Board Meeting: Monday (9/23, 10/28) 3:30pm at PTA Portable
General Meeting: Wednesday (9/25, 11/20) 6pm at PSE cafeteria
Hey Pioneer Families! PTA is seeking a friendly parent to head up Family Nights (BINGO; movies, trunk-or-treat, or anything that brings our community together!). Help us plan for a year of out-of-this-world fun!
Email vp1@pse-pta.org if you're interested.
PTA Nomination Process
Congratulations & Thank You to new NC member!
Elected PSE PTA Nominating Committee (NC)members
Josh McIntosh
Melissa O'Connell
Alyssa Gilden
Torie Johnson (Alternate)
March/April: Seeking for 2025-2026 PTA Officers Nominations: (YOU. YOU. and YOU!!!)
4/30 (W) Last PTA Meeting - PTA Officers Election
2025-2026 PTA Officers
PTA President
VP -Outreach
VP - Fundraising
Secretary
Treasurer
It's time to have an impact on next year PSE PTA.
Please consider:
Nominating someone to serve on PTA Board
Self-nominating is welcomed!
For more information, please contact PTA President:
Thomas O'Connell president@pse-pta.org
Thank you for joining us for our Texas PTA Rally Day 2025 at the Capitol!
What?
Build a gift basket to be auctioned at the 24th Annual Shining Stars PIE Foundation Gala, RRISD's largest fundraiser of the year.
Why Help?
PIE provides scholarships, grants, school supplies and much more to our RRISD students.
Gift basket winner gets CASH PRIZES!
We won last year! Let's Repeat!
How to Help?
Make a donation (Donated by Feb. 5th)
Help with Gift Basket ideas
Fill out the form and we'll be in touch! https://form.fillout.com/t/ftJ7TsZR8mus
Let's get it done soon!
PSE PTA! Congratulations on achieving Good Standing! We’re thrilled to recognize your dedication and share in this achievement.
Here's the official Good Standing social media badge—perfect for celebrating your hard work with your community.
REFLECTION
Important dates:
Entry Submission begins in October.
Second meeting coming soon!
For more info click here.