Spring Run Elementary PTA

Reading is so important at the elementary age! Sometimes, it takes more than just handing them a book to gain their interest.

The tips below are brought to you by The National Center on Improving Literacy.

Which ones do you and your child(ren) enjoy practicing at home?!?!

📚☀️ This summer, turn everyday moments into reading adventures for the whole family!

We’re excited to partner with National Parent Teacher Association to bring you RIF’s Reading Summer Camp, filled with free, ready-to-use resources that make daily reading easy and fun. From quick read-alouds and grab-and-go activities to curated book lists, everything is designed to fit right into your family’s routine.

You’ll even find a special family planner to help you map out your reading time and keep kids motivated all summer long. 💛

Start your summer reading routine today at rif.org/summer

📚🎈🎉 Don’t miss El Librotazo, the Big Book Party! Spots are filling up quickly, so sign up today before they are gone. At El Librotazo, every child can choose up to five books to keep for free, forever. Families will also enjoy fun activities and refreshments throughout the event.

Join us from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (10300 Courthouse Road).

▪️To learn more and register, visit eventbrite.com/e/el-librotazo-2026-tickets-1985719465375.

https://www.oneccps.org/o/ccps/article/2948062

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Highlights from the June 2, 2026, School Board meeting
https://www.oneccps.org/article/2961517

At its regular monthly work session and meeting on June 2, 2026, the Chesterfield County Public School Board received updates on prekindergarten and CECLA programs, food and nutrition services, gifted education, and finances. The board also recognized outstanding gifted, visual arts, and performing arts teachers, bus drivers, and community partner Girls on the Run. In other actions, the board expanded bereavement leave, addressed FY 2026 year-end funds, and reviewed reports on budgets, retirement programs, gifted education, and prekindergarten.

Highlights from June 2, 2026, School Board meeting Here are highlights from the June 2 meeting of the School Board. Full presentations and a video of ...

Volunteer Opportunity!

We are looking for a committed and organized volunteer to help plan our end of the year 5th Grade Farewell Party!

Interested? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AA5AC29A2FA7-63593094-volunteer #/

View this google doc for more details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15pBRWF4KVcoWu4BGVGYQwdIxU2l15uIKOn9AYsrMqds/edit?tab=t.0

📚 Spend Time Reading this Summer.

National PTA is proud to partner with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to bring families RIF’s Reading Summer Camp! Together, we’re helping young readers soar and maintain the valuable reading skills they built during the school year. Visit RIF.org/summer for FREE summer reading resources created by RIF’s educators.

RIF Summer Reading Camp | Summer Reading Program | RIF.org rgb(0,44,118) RIF Summer Reading Challenge: 
A Summer Camp Adventure for Readers of All AgesWelcome to the Reading Is Fundamental Summer Reading Challenge, where reading meets summer camp fun. Designed to keep kids reading all summer long, this free challenge invites young readers to explore great...

Roll Call for the Annual VA PTA Meeting: PRESENT!

✅ voted on important amendments and listened to debates, such as why it is important to fund our schools.
✅ visited community sponsors
✅ attended trainings
✅heard guest speakers such as The VA Secretary of Education
✅ Met with other local volunteers

The annual meeting is a great way to spend a Saturday for those who are persistent about advocating for our children and schools!

🥪 Chesterfield County Public Schools offers free summer meals for children. At 20 sites, free breakfasts and lunches will be available Monday through Thursday from June 23 through July 17, unless other dates are specified. Sites will be closed July 2.

These sites are open to all children who are 1-18 years old. Meals are first come, first served and are the same for all children. Children must remain on-site while eating their meals.

▪️To learn more and view the full list of locations and times for CCPS summer meals, visit oneccps.org/o/ccps/article/2946636.