SPES PTA Newsletter, Issue #9
SPES PTA Newsletter
Issue 9 Oct 6, 2026
⭐President’s Message
Many of us have been more than ready for all things fall. We started planning for The Fall Festival a while back and are very excited. This is one of those special events that brings our whole Springer community together. From Trunk-or-Treat and the Springer Family Vendor Market to food trucks, and plenty of fun. It takes a lot of helping hands to make something like this happen. Often an hour of your help makes all the difference! If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now is a great time to jump in. When you fill out the Volunteer Interest Form it lets us know how you’d prefer to help. We’ll send you volunteer opportunities that match your interests and availability. The list of volunteer opportunities will be updated as we go, so keep an eye out for what suits you best.
There’s several fun things happening before then. Tomorrow is walk & roll to school. Get up a little earlier ready to explore. It’s going to be wild.
Jennifer Haynie
Contact: president@springfieldparkpta.org
⭐Upcoming Events
10/7 International Walk & Roll to School (there will be a coffee truck!)
10/9 Teacher Luncheon items due in the morning
10/12 Mismatch Day, Book Fair Begins, Food Truck Order Deadline
10/13 Yearbook Cover Contest Begins
10/14 Spirit Night: Crumbl Cookie 4-8 PM
🗓️ iPhone users subscribe to our Google calendar here! Desktop and android users subscribe here. Keep track of all our important links at linktr.ee/SPESPTA.
⭐Membership
Become a PTA member for the ‘26-’27 school year online here- anyone (parents, students, grandparents, your neighbors!) may join! Members are not required to volunteer or attend meetings (although we love when you do!).
Total Member Count: 197 (this number includes teachers, staff, community members, parents, and students)
Memberships by Grade Level:
PreK: 1
Kindergarten: 23
First: 22
Second: 19
Third: 22
Fourth: 19
Fifth: 40
Did you know? Research shows children do better in school when families stay involved and connected through organizations like the PTA.
⭐Fall Festival Oct 29
This year’s Fall Festival will be Thursday, October 29 from 5-7. We need some help from our community to make this fun event happen! Volunteer at the event here!
🎃Trunk or Treat
Sign up to decorate a trunk here! The prize for best decorated trunk will be 2 wristbands to the Spring Carnival.
🍬Candy Donations
The candy monster has returned, and he’s HUNGRY! The candy monster will gladly accept your Springer’s offerings of candy through October 28. The candy will be used at trunk or treat. Thank you for helping us make this community event a success!
🧶Vendor Market
Our Springer Family market is back! Registration forms will be sent home this week. This market is for homemade items and we especially encourage our Springers to grab a friend and sell their crafted items! Vendor table spots are free for PTA members and $10 for non-members (grab that membership here!).
🎃Spooky, Sweet & Inclusive Trick or Treat
Get ready for our very first Spooky, Sweet & Inclusive Trick or Treat! This year, we’ll also be hosting a sensory-friendly alternative to trunk or treat in the gym! The goal is simple: a smaller, quieter environment for all abilities. We need decor donations to make it happen!
We have the following table themes established that we need tablecloths and candy bowls for: Under the Sea, Outer Space, Welcome to the Jungle, and GOAL! (soccer-themed). One table is complete with a Cars/Hot Wheels theme. We’d like to add three more themed tables! Feel free to finish an established theme or create an entirely new one! Each table will need a tablecloth, a candy/treat bowl and other décor such as balloons, wall hangings, etc.
DECOR RULES: No flashing lights; no motion-sensor decor; no loud noises.
We are also looking for non-candy treat alternatives and fidget/favors to hand out.
More information on the event will be coming out later this month.
Email Beth Sanmartin at yearbook@springfieldparkpta.org with any questions! Donations can be dropped off in the main office.
⭐Virtual PTA Meeting
Missed last week’s meeting? Here is a slideshow of what was covered.
⭐Fall Teacher Luncheon
We’re celebrating the wonderful SPES faculty and staff with a taco bar October 9. Sign up here to contribute an item!
⭐Volunteers
The ‘26-’27 Volunteer Interest Form is here! Fill this out to receive volunteer opportunity emails curated to your interests!
There are many ways to volunteer at SPES! Here are some current volunteer needs:
High School Sign Up Trunk or Treat This sign up will be sent to Glen Allen High School mid week, so sign up early! This sign up is for High School Students only. We recruit both Middle School and High School students to help with the Spring Carnival so be on the lookout for that sign up in March.
🎃Parent / Adult Sign Up Trunk or Treat
⭐Family Friday Food Truck Oct 16.
There will be a food truck for lunchtime Family Friday October 16. The All American Eats food truck will be in the front car loop 10/16 from 9:30-12:30 AM. Pre order your food by 10 AM Monday, 10/12 so the chef can prepare. Please arrive a few minutes before your child’s lunch time in order to pay (only credit cards accepted) and pick up your order. Once you have your food, please proceed to the office to sign in. Then, you may meet your child and head to the outside picnic tables. Remember, all campus visitors must have completed the HCPS Volunteer Application.
All American Eats website with menu here.
Ordering from the food truck is not required to visit your Springer for lunch.
⭐Spirit Event: Crumbl Cookie
Our next Spirit Night will be at Crumbl Cookie (near Publix) Wednesday, October 14 4-8 PM. In store and online orders support our school!
⭐Reflections- Deadline Extended
Each year, the PTA Reflections program offers students a platform to express their unique perspectives and interpretation of a student-created theme. For the 2026-2027 school year, the theme is “What My Culture Means to Me”. Entry forms and submissions are now due via email by October 16. If you have questions contact Emily Mason at reflections@springfieldparkpta.org
⭐Yearbook
Order your yearbook by October 31 to get 10% off!
treering.com/validate school code: 1017489629852991
Download the Treering app to upload pictures to the yearbook committee throughout the year. You may send in photos all year long by email at yearbook@springfieldparkpta.org or text at 804-464-8323. Please include the grade level and event in the text message.
⭐ Helpful Links
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