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PAES Reading Challenge
Due March 31, 2025
Download the PAES Reading Challenge HERE
Nothing Bundt Cakes Reading Challenge
Reach for the Goal and Read!
PAES will Celebrate Reading Month in March!
Why Read?
Register HERE
Questions: Email Mr. Shippy at Andrew.Shippy@vbschools.com
Register for Camp Invention at PAES: https://bit.ly/PAESCampInvention2024
Volunteer for Camp Invention at PAES
HELP WANTED: Interested in volunteering at Camp invention? Please contact Mr. Shippy at Andrew.Shippy@vbschools.com. Reduced camp price may be available for volunteers, in particular those who volunteer to help some every day.
5th Grade Class of 2025 Events and Activities
5th Grade Posters Should Be Turned Into Teachers May 27-30th.
4th Grade Families Help Wanted
Hello PAES 4th Grade Families,
There is a longstanding tradition at PAES that, for the 5th Grade Family Picnic, PARENTS OF 4TH GRADERS volunteer to help at the picnic so that the 5th grade families can enjoy the event with their student.
We are looking for at least 10 parents to help. If you can, we would appreciate it if you could sign up by June 2nd.
- Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
- Times: 3-5 p.m., 5-7 p.m., or 7-8 p.m.
- Location: Little Island Park, 3820 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Volunteer Sign-up: bit.ly/4thGradeVolunteerfor5thPicnic2025
Thanks for your support!
Princess Anne Elementary School and Princess Anne Elementary PTA
2025 5th Grade Graduate Yard Signs
Ordering has closed
Thank you to Joyce Oandasan for leading the 5th grade events committee this year as well as all the volunteers who help make this special for our 5th grade students.
2025-2026 School Year 5th Grade Events Committee
Want to help on a team of 5th grade parents next year for the 2025-2026 school year to coordinate the end of year celebration? If so, please email Allison Weingart at ahweingart@gmail.com.
Typical End of Year 5th Grade Festivities:
- 5th Grade Family Picnic
- 5th Grade End of Year Field Trip
- 5th Grade Posters
- 5th Grade Student Slideshow
- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
The PTA Presents the PAES Seagull Fest '25!
Join us for a fun family event at Princess Anne Elementary Friday, May 30 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Admission is free free for all PAES students and families. Enjoy this exciting event, rain or shine!
Pre-sale ticket orders are DUE BY Wednesday, May 28 at 5 pm!
KEY INFORMATION:
- Enjoy live music by Chris Keys, free as a courtesy of the PAES PTA. Chris Keys Info: facebook.com/chris.keys.9279
- Food Trucks: Pungo Boys BBQ, Derpy Dogs, The Shmitt Sandwich, & Sweet Frog (cash/card at trucks)
- Ticket Pricing: Face Paint 2 tickets, Balloon Animals 3 tickets, Clip in hair accessories 3 tickets, Sports Alley Games 1 ticket per game, Class basket raffle 1 ticket per entry.
- Class Raffle Baskets Last call 7 pm. Winners announced at 7:15 pm at the main stage.
- Games will be open from 5:30-7:10 pm.
- Drink & Snack Items for sale by the PTA for purchase (cash/card)
- PTA Members: Get 5 bonus tickets per order!
- Bring a chair or blanket, and enjoy the fun!
- Local Vendors and Crafters Showcase
PRE-ORDER TICKETS:
- Get 5 Bonus Tickets Per Pre-order
- PTA members get 5 bonus tickets per order per family (pre-order only)
- Order tickets online: bit.ly/SeagullFest2025Tickets
FOOD TRUCKS:
- Pungo Boys BBQ Menu
- Derpy Dogs Menu
- The Shmitt Sandwich Instagram
- Sweet Frog - Frozen yogurt and toppings
- Cash/card accepted at trucks
- Drink and snack items for sale by the PTA for purchase with cash/card.
CLASS BASKETS:
- Each class has put together a basket of fun items to raffle off at the event.
- Follow the PAES PTA on social media to see previews of the baskets.
- Last call for entries will be at 7:00 pm. Winners will be announced at 7:15 pm at the main stage.
- You will be assigned a 3-digit number to write on every ticket. When tickets are drawn for the raffle basket, the 3-digit number will be used to identify the winner and announced by name.
- Preview baskets on the Families of Princess Anne Elementary facebook group.
PARKING:
- Overflow parking is available across the street at the Princess Anne Middle School.
RAIN OR SHINE:
- The event will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
And don't miss Mr. Creekmore BACK with his RACE CAR!!!
SEAGULL FEST FLYER:
Crafters & Small Businesses That Will Be at the Seagull Fest
- Bria’s Crafts: www.instagram.com/brias_world1/
- Code Ninjas Virginia Beach: www.facebook.com/CodeNinjasVirginiaBeach
- Conrad Construction LLC: www.conradconstructionllc.com
- D1 Chesapeake: https://www.d1training.com/east-chesapeake/
- DJCANVAS: www.instagram.com/djcanvasart/
- I Am: Building a Positive Mindset for Kids - DPK Industries LLC Children's Books: https://a.co/d/9k4CrPC
- FIT4MOM Southwest Chesapeake: southwestchesapeake.fit4mom.com/
- Flourish Wellness Center, PLLC: www.instagram.com/thedetoxdoc_/ & doctorstafford.com
- Jean’s Colorful Creations: colorfulcreation33.etsy.com/
- Keep It Rising Sourdough Bakery: www.facebook.com/KeepItRisingSourdoughBakery
- KidStrong Virginia Beach: www.kidstrong.com/start/virginia-beach
- Kumon Math and Reading Center - Virginia Beach - Red Mill: www.kumon.com/virginia-beach-red-mill/ & www.instagram.com/kumonredmill/
- MARIA'S BOUTIQUE - n/a
- Mathnasium of Redmill: www.mathnasium.com/redmill
- Reps N’ Ropes: www.repsandropes.com/
- Salty Links: www.instagram.com/saltylinksjewelry/
- Shyla Moon: FB & Instagram - www.facebook.com/shylamoonmade/ & www.facebook.com/shylamoonbeadbar
- Snuggly Elephant Co: www.instagram.com/snugglyelephantco/
- Sugar and Pearls: www.sugarandpearlsvb.com
- Surf & Adventure: www.surfandadventure.com/
- Triple R Ranch: www.triplerranch.org
- Virginia Cooperative Extension: https://virginia-beach.ext.vt.edu/
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: bit.ly/SeagullFest25Volunteer
** ATTN Room Parents:
Class Basket Label: bit.ly/SeagullFestBasket25
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Virginia Beach Has Partnered With PAES!
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids will give $1 back to the PAES PTA every time you get a haircut at Sharkey's. There is no limit! All you have to do is show this barcode each time you get a haircut. Look sharp and support PAES!
545 Hilltop Plaza
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
www.sharkeyscutsforkidsvirginiabeach.com