Pumpkin Decorating Contest Judge

10/22/2025 12:06 pm

Would anybody be interested in judging some amazing painted pumpkins?  A "primary" and "intermediate" winner will be selected from the painted pumpkins in each of the following categories:

• Bluebird pumpkin
• SOARing pumpkin (your classroom’s SOAR theme)
• House spirit pumpkin 

There will also be a staff winner!  Sign up today: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A5A82CA3FDCE9-59845051-judges.

A “SOARing” Pumpkin Decorating Contest

10/21/2025 6:40 pm

Who: All PSE bluebirds and staff are invited to participate

When: Monday, 10/27-Thursday, 10/30 (judging will take place at the end of the day on the 30th) Winners to be announced Friday morning (10/31)
Where: Pumpkins can be brought to school to be displayed on the tables in the front lobby. Please make sure your name, grade and house color are on your pumpkin (tape will be available to label)
Why: To celebrate and enjoy life AND earn house points!
How: PAINT (no carving!) your pumpkin choosing one of the following categories:

• Bluebird pumpkin
• SOARing pumpkin (your classroom’s SOAR theme)
• House spirit pumpkin

Each pumpkin entry is worth 5 house points. An additional 20 house points will be awarded to each winning pumpkin. There will be a primary (K-2nd) and intermediate (3rd-5th) winner for each of the above categories, as well as best staff pumpkin!

If your family is unable to purchase a pumpkin, please have your bluebird see Mrs. Hall.

Race for Education: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

10/21/2025 6:36 pm

Race for Education is Wednesday, 11/5!  See full details here: https://psepta.membershiptoolkit.com/fundraiser/3166.  Sign up to help on race day by clicking here.  

Questions? Contact our Race for Education Chair, Allison Egger (allisonegger7@gmail.com)

October is Membership Month!

10/21/2025 5:56 pm

The simple act of joining the PTA provides instant financial support for our students! It's also a great way to stay informed about what's happening at school and to connect in meaningful ways with other parents.

This year, we're offering an option to donate memberships, so that all Pot Spring Elementary guardians and staff can be connected to this wonderful community.

Together we can do a lot of good. Click today to join us!

Playground Play Dates for K-2

10/21/2025 5:56 pm

We're looking forward to the next one on October 11.

Calling all K-2 students!  Join us for some fun playground time, with coffee and donuts for the parents!  We'll meet up on the following Saturday mornings from 9am to 11am:

• 10/11
• 10/25
• 11/8
• 11/22

The play dates are intended for K-2 students, but all are welcome.

Help Out at PTA Events This Year!

10/21/2025 5:56 pm

PSE has the most amazing families in our community!  Parents and guardians, if you would like to join a fantastic group of volunteers and help out at PTA events this year, fill out this Application for Volunteer Services and complete this Volunteer Training.

You can always find an overview of the current volunteer opportunities on the Forms and Opportunities page. Alternatively, find upcoming events on our calendar.

Help Out at the Magical Bluebird Shop

10/21/2025 5:56 pm

It's every student's favorite place to go!  Watch their eyes light up as they cash in their Bluebird Bucks for that very special toy.  The last Bluebird Shop of the year is on Monday, October 27.  Sign up to help today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044FA9AF2FABFB6-59653667-bluebird.

Spirit Wear Orders

10/16/2025 5:12 pm

Did you order Spirit Wear this fall, and haven't yet received it? Please let us know at presidentpsepta@gmail.com.

Meet the New Board!

6/11/2025 4:56 pm

Congratulations and welcome to our newest PTA board members!

• VP Events: Erin Parks
• Treasurer: Kathryn Tetreault
• VP of Volunteers: Yvonne Batterden

Also, a huge thank you to Rachel Erner for stepping up as Fundraising Chair!

Without volunteers like these, our PTA would not be able to run.  Thank you for stepping up and offering your time and talents to serve the Bluebird community!

Getting the Word Out

4/3/2025 7:09 pm

How do you like to hear from PSE's PTA about events and announcements? Select all that apply.

https://forms.gle/tBxVLeg93YCrks2b8