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Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
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PSE PTA Unforgettable Moments
PSE PTA Unforgettable Moments
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.
NEW T-SHIRT ON SALE!!!
NEW T-SHIRT ON SALE!!!
Limited time! Hurry!
Click Here to Spirit Store. Shop Now!
August & September - Back to School Cheers!
August & September - Back to School Cheers!
Tears & Cheers
Tears & Cheers
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
OCTOBER - Let the Fall Fun Begin!
OCTOBER - Let the Fall Fun Begin!
Free! Family Movie Night. Tonight >> Wed. 10/2
Free! Family Movie Night. Tonight >> Wed. 10/2
Consessions Opens at 5:30pm
Consessions Opens at 5:30pm
Showtime at 6:00pm
Showtime at 6:00pm
2 Movies Showing at the Cafeteria & the Library.
2 Movies Showing at the Cafeteria & the Library.
Bring cash or card for concessions.
Bring cash or card for concessions.
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
November - Time to Read & Play!
November - Time to Read & Play!
<<< Give Books
Donate Book Info
GIVE & GET
Wednesday & Thursday - November 13th & 14th
Get Books >>>
Used Books Sale Info
DECEMBER - Cooler Than Average Events!
DECEMBER - Cooler Than Average Events!
Winter Carnival 2024
Winter Carnival 2024
12/7 Saturday
12/7 Saturday
11am - 2pm
11am - 2pm
at Pond Springs Elementary
at Pond Springs Elementary
SAVE-THE-DATE
SAVE-THE-DATE
10 FREE concession tickets
10 FREE concession tickets
for all volunteers!
for all volunteers!
Event Tickets & Details
Scan Here
Events
Events
12/7 Saturday [Winter Carnival] at 11am-2pm
12/7 Saturday [Winter Carnival] at 11am-2pm
12/11 Wednesday [Walk & Roll] at 7:10-7:40am
12/11 Wednesday [Walk & Roll] at 7:10-7:40am
Huge Thanks to You
Huge Thanks to You
for showering PSE staff with much love!
for showering PSE staff with much love!
Our goal of 90 gift cards has been reached and Sweet treats were warmly received!
Our goal of 90 gift cards has been reached and Sweet treats were warmly received!
This goes to the WHOLE staff.
This goes to the WHOLE staff.
Gift Cards & Treats Drop Off Options
Gift Cards & Treats Drop Off Options
Here Below!
Here Below!
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!
FEBRUARY - Spread the Love & Joy of Friendship
FEBRUARY - Spread the Love & Joy of Friendship
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 - Spring into Show Time!
MARCH - Spring into Show Time!
PTA & PSE ... ... ... ... ... SPRING RAIN COMING!
PTA & PSE ... ... ... ... ... SPRING RAIN COMING!
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
APRIL - ENJOYING THE TALENT & FUN PSE COMMUNITY
APRIL - ENJOYING THE TALENT & FUN PSE COMMUNITY
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
2025 Pond Springs Variety Show Details
2025 Pond Springs Variety Show Details
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 >>
USED BOOK SALE - someone treasures!
USED BOOK SALE - someone treasures!
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.
MAY - End of Year. Finishing Strong.
MAY - End of Year. Finishing Strong.
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!
National Walk and Bike to School Day!
National Walk and Bike to School Day!
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/
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week
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!
PBIS EOY Celebration
PBIS EOY Celebration
Water Day Wed. 05.14!!!
Water Day Wed. 05.14!!!
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
Silent Auction 2025 Preview
Silent Auction 2025 Preview
Let's Go Shopping for PSE PTA!
Donation - PSE Spring Dance & Fundraiser
Donation - PSE Spring Dance & Fundraiser
The online silent auction
The online silent auction
May 16-19
May 16-19
IDEAS:
IDEAS:
Themed basket
Themed basket
Gift card
Gift card
Tours or
Tours or
Experiences
Experiences
Tickets
Tickets
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
PSE Spirit Night - Come on in Pioneers, Got Fun & Funds!
PSE Spirit Night - Come on in Pioneers, Got Fun & Funds!
PSE Spirit Night Tue. 9/24 @5-8pm
PSE Spirit Night Tue. 9/24 @5-8pm
13429 N US 183 Suite 100 Austin, TX 78750
PSE Spirit Night
PSE Spirit Night
Thursday, 10/3
Thursday, 10/3
@11:30am - 10pm
@11:30am - 10pm
13265 US 183, Austin, TX 78750
Thursday, 10/24 @4-8pm
Thursday, 10/24 @4-8pm
Urban Air & Gong Cha
13201 RANCH RD 620, AUSTIN, TX 78717
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
Tuesday, 11/5 @5-9pm
Tuesday, 11/5 @5-9pm
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!
ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE G7RLWBM OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT
Friday, 11/15 @7pm
Friday, 11/15 @7pm
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
Spirit Night at Sonic
Spirit Night at Sonic
Wed 03/26 4-8pm
Wed 03/26 4-8pm
2025-2026
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
SHOP NOW for your 2025-26 school supplies.
6/15 Extended Order Deadline
You are still welcome to order
after the main deadline!
Order now with our School ID of PON001 https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
Get all of your school supply shopping done online with EPI school supply packs - they contain all of the items our teachers require! It's efficient and the supplies are delivered directly to our school.
These supplies packets are offered by the PTA as a service to our PSE families
(this is not a fundraising event).
PAST PSE PTA - Get Involved. Volunteer at an Event or more!
PAST PSE PTA - Get Involved. Volunteer at an Event or more!
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
Join PTA by 9/30 + a Chance to Win!
Join PTA by 9/30 + a Chance to Win!
Family Nights Chair
Family Nights Chair
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
2025-2026 PSE PTA Officers
2025-2026 PSE PTA Officers
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
PSE Volunteer Interest Form
PSE Volunteer Interest Form
Scan the QR code
Select group(s) of volunteering opportunities
Fill out the RRISD Volunteer Registration: https://partners.roundrockisd.org/volunteer/
Your 2024-25 PSE PTA
Board Members ~ Officers & Committee Chairs.
Vacant Committee Chair Positions
Clothes Closet
Winter Carnival (2)
Reflection (4)
Parent Education
Arts in Education
Hospitality
Cafeteria Lunch
Monitors
Cafeteria Lunch
Monitors
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!
Please make sure you have filled out a volunteer form through the district. You must be an approved volunteer to sign up. We have linked the volunteer form and sign up genius below.
Links:
Helping Hands
Helping Hands
If you have at least 30 minutes a week to give back, please fill out this Google Form letting us know how, when, and where you can help!
Thank you for your Helping Hands.
Please register at RRISD Volunteer and new PSE Volunteer link coming soon.
Literacy Library
Needs Help
Literacy Library
Needs Help
The Literacy Library is looking for 1-2 helpers to sort and return books 2 days out of the month for an hour each.
Please email Leah McKittrick for more details at leah_mckittrick@roundrockisd.org.
The Literacy Library is located on the 2nd floor at room 518.
RRISD Clothes Closet Volunteer Opportunity!
RRISD Clothes Closet Volunteer Opportunity!
Back to School events actively promoted our RRISD Clothes Closets, and there is tremendous need out there.
That means we need YOU!
Click to select a location and a shift to help at the new centralized link.
For more details, please visit RRISD Clothes Closet announcement.
Other PTA News
Other PTA News
Texas PTA News - TEXAS does BIG thing for school!
Texas PTA News - TEXAS does BIG thing for school!
Thank you for joining us for our Texas PTA Rally Day 2025 at the Capitol!
Round Rock ISD PIE Foundation's
Round Rock ISD PIE Foundation's
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.
New! Nation PTA Grants and How-tos.
New! Nation PTA Grants and How-tos.
REFLECTION
Important dates:
Entry Submission begins in October.
Second meeting coming soon!
For more info click here.
RRISD PTA - We are one small part of a bigger endeavor!
RRISD PTA - We are one small part of a bigger endeavor!
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