Princess Anne Elementary PTA

We are excited to introduce the 2026–2027 PAES PTA Board! Thank you for your commitment to Princess Anne Elementary and for your willingness to support our school community. Please join us in welcoming Jill Dunn (President), Amethyst Tinsley-Puhr (Co–Vice President), and Melissa Wozniak (Co–Vice President).

We’re also pleased to share that Meredith Scherbik (Co–Vice President) and Jessica Wilson (Secretary) will remain on the board for the upcoming school year.

A special thank you to outgoing board members Stephanie Shumadine (President), Melinda Gay (Vice President), and Ross Loomis (Treasurer) for the years of devotion you have given to Princess Anne Elementary. We are truly grateful for your dedication, leadership, and service to our school community.

PAES Field Day is Friday, June 5

This is a fun day filled with activities for the students. Mr. Sanders is in need of volunteers to help at the activity stations as the students rotate through them.

All volunteers and visitors must check in with the security desk at the front of the school before going to the field. Please bring your ID to receive a visitors badge.

We encourage all of our students to bring a change of clothes, wear tennis shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and a water bottle. (Please apply sunscreen at home.)

FIELD DAY T-SHIRT COLORS: We are encouraging students to wear the shirt colors below on field day. Kindergarten - Purple, 1st - Yellow, 2nd - Red, 3rd - Orange, 4th - Blue, 5th - 5th grade shirt / green.

FIELD DAY SCHEDULE:
> 9:15 am - 11:10 am : 3rd - 5th grade
> 12:15 pm - 2:10 pm : Kindergarten - 2nd grade

All volunteers must first complete the PAES Volunteer Application through VBCSP before signing up. Complete the application by visiting www.signupgenius.com/org/PrincessAnneES. You will not be able to sign up if you have not completed the volunteer application this year.

FIELD DAY VOLUNTEER SIGN UP: tinyurl.com/PAESFieldDay2026

LAST CHANCE to Pre-order & Get BONUS Tickets for Seagull Fest 26' Is May 26!

Join us for a fun family event at Princess Anne Elementary Friday, May 29 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-ORDER TICKETS: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestTickets
Pre-sale ticket orders are DUE BY Tuesday, May 26!

KEY INFORMATION:
> Come enjoy music by a live DJ, free inflatable games, and so much more!
> Food Trucks: Pungo Boys BBQ, The Shmitt Sandwich, Salsa Libre, & Sweet Frog (cash/card/tap at trucks)
> Face Paint, Hair Accessories, Staff Splash Station: $4 each pre-order. ($5 at the event). New this year, vouchers will be used at these stations. (Press-on tattoos available for free while supplies last.) Don't miss the Staff Splash Station and soak our PAES staff volunteers! Stay tuned for the splash schedule. 3 balls for $4 presale and $5 at the event. We're having a splash!
> Class Raffle Baskets Tickets: 6 tickets for $10 pre-order only. (5 tickets for $10 at the event.) New this year, tickets are valid for raffle baskets only and are valued more per ticket!
> Class Raffle Basket Times: Last call 7:00 pm. Doors close promptly at 7:05 pm. Winners announced outside at 7:15 pm.
> PTA Members: Get 3 bonus tickets per member pre-order only!
Drink, Snack, & Spirit Wear Items: For sale by the PTA (cash/card/tap)
> Local Vendors & Crafters Showcase
> Bring a chair or blanket, & enjoy the fun!
> Seagull Fest Details: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestInfo

FOOD TRUCKS: (Menus at tinyurl.com/SeagullFestInfo)
> Pungo Boys BBQ Menu
> The Shmitt Sandwich Menu
> Salsa Libre Menu
> Sweet Frog - Frozen yogurt and toppings Facebook
> Cash/card/tap accepted at trucks
> Drink and snack items for sale by the PTA for purchase with cash/card/tap.

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. Doors close at 7:05 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.

SEAGULL FEST DETAILS: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestInfo

QUESTIONS: Email [email protected]

We are proud to recognize Kara Kinney, Inha Takhfisset, and Christine Firger as our May Volunteers of the Month!

KARA KINNEY
We are excited to recognize Kara Kinney as our May Volunteer of the Month. Kara has been a dedicated volunteer over the past few years and has helped with various events throughout the school year. She is a consistent volunteer who has been particularly helpful during Staff Appreciation Week and the PAES Book Fair. We are grateful for the support and positive energy Kara brings to PAES.

INHA TAKHFISSET
Inha Takhfisset has stepped up as a consistent volunteer this school year. Next year, Inha will take on a key volunteer role by helping with the communications team, including social media, the website, and the newsletter. She will also serve as the lead for managing concessions at events. Inha has shared many valuable insights and creative ideas this year, including ways to increase sponsorships to help offset event costs.

CHRISTINE FIRGER
Christine Firger has been an incredible asset to the PTA team as the PTA Membership Lead. Thanks to her dedication and hard work coordinating membership, the Princess Anne Elementary PTA received the 2025–2026 Cardinal Award from the Virginia Beach Council of PTAs. This award recognizes PTAs that report at least 75% of the previous year’s membership to the Virginia State PTA by December 1. Christine has graciously agreed to continue serving as Membership Coordinator again next school year.

Thank you, Kara, Inha, and Christine, for your dedication and continued support of the Princess Anne Elementary PTA!

Don't miss the Staff Splash Station at the Seagull Fest, and soak our PAES staff volunteers! Stay tuned for the splash schedule. 3 balls for $4 pre-order and $5 at the event.

Pre-order, Save, and Get BONUS Tickets! Pre-sale ticket orders are DUE BY Tuesday, May 26! Soak up the fun at the Staff Splash Station!

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestTickets

SEAGULL FEST DETAILS: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestInfo

SEAGULL FEST VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestVolunteers2026

You are invited to join our PTA General Meeting Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30 pm via zoom. Don't miss our last PTA General meeting of the school year and the PTA Board Elections for the 2026-2027 school year. All are welcome!

We are excited to announce an update to the 2026–2027 PAES PTA Board Nominees! We will have a total of 3 Vice President positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

2026-2027 PAES PTA Board Nominees:
> President - Jill Dunn
> Co-Vice President - Amethyst Tinsley-Puhr
> Co-Vice President - Melissa Wozniak
> Treasurer - Linda Reese

We’re also pleased to share that Meredith Scherbik (Co–Vice President) and Jessica Wilson (Secretary) will remain on the board for the upcoming school year. Our other board members will be moving on to 5th grade with their students, and we are grateful for their dedication and service.

The Zoom link will be sent via alert from Dr. Reddy or listed in the PAES newsletter that is sent via email. Newsletters can also be found on the PAES PTA website here: https://paespta.link/Newsletters

VB Schools Summer Boost Opportunities.

Step Up Opportunities for Elementary: https://www.vbschools.com/academics/summerschool/elementary

Additional Step Up Opportunities for Rising 6th Graders:
https://www.vbschools.com/academics/summerschool/middle-school

SEAGULL FEST PRE-ORDER TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

> Order tickets online: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestTickets
> Pre-sale ticket orders are DUE BY Tuesday, May 26!
> Pre-order and get BONUS tickets!
> PTA members get 3 bonus tickets per order per family (pre-order only)
> Seagull Fest details, local vendor & crafters showcase list, & menus: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestInfo
> Seagull Fest Volunteer Sign-up: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestVolunteers2026

CRAFTERS & SMALL BUSINESSES THAT WILL BE AT THE SEAGULL FEST -
See businesses with pre-orders available...

> Art Class on Renaissance Way: [email protected]
> Boost and Brunch, LLC: instagram.com/boostandbrunch
> Bowquet Bouquet: [email protected]
> Bria’s Crafts: instagram.com/brias_world1
> Carolina Skies: [email protected]
> Code Ninjas: www.codeninjas.com/va-virginia-beach-1
> DjCanvas: Instagram.com/djcanvasart
> Heavenly Kettle Corn: HeavenlyKettleCorn.com
> INTEGRITY Skin & DermCare: www.integrityskindermcare.com
> Jean's Colorful Creations: colorfulcreation33.etsy.com
> Keep It Rising Sourdough Bakery: www.hotplate.com/keepitrising Place a pre-order from Keep It Rising Sourdough Bakery by 8 pm on Sunday, May 25 and pick up at the Seagull Fest tinyurl.com/KeepItRisingSeagullFest26
> Kendra Scott: www.kendrascott.com
> Kumon Math and Reading Center - Virginia Beach - Red Mill: www.kumon.com/virginia-beach-red-mill - IG and Facebook
> Mathnasium: www.mathnasium.com/redmill
> Primal Prints: [email protected]
> Sky Zone General Booth: www.skyzone.com/virginia-beach
> Snuggly Elephant Co: facebook.com/Snugglyelephantco or instagram.com/snugglyelephantco
> Surf & Adventure Company: www.surfandadventure.com
> Triple R Ranch: www.triplerranch.org
> WrenMade: wrenmade.studio
> Xtina Creates: xtinacreates.com

Seagull Fest Volunteers Wanted Friday, May 29

The PAES Seagull Fest will be on Friday, May 29 at the PAES field and gym from 5:30-7:30 pm.

This is a fun, family event for the entire school community to enjoy. Volunteers are a crucial part of the success of this school-wide event. Please review the volunteer positions below and sign up for any available slot. Volunteers are asked to check in at the main tent when they arrive for the start of their shift.

Please contact the PTA Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Seagull FestVolunteer Sign-up: tinyurl.com/SeagullFestVolunteers2026

All volunteers must first complete the PAES Volunteer Application through VBCSP before signing up. Complete the application by visiting tinyurl.com/PAESVolunteerRegistration

Cafeteria Monitor Volunteers Wanted

PAES Families... We are looking for volunteers to help monitor students during the lunch period. Duties could include opening food packages, encouraging good behavior, checking on students, and helping to clean up spills and crumbs. Bring your photo ID and check in at the security desk. Volunteers will then check in with the Carrie McGinty in the cafeteria for their shift. Sign-up slots are available for the entire year!

Your help is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you!!

Cafeteria Volunteer Sign Up (ongoing):
tinyurl.com/CafeteriaMonitor2025-26

To volunteer at PAES you must first complete the VBCPS Volunteer Application. It only takes about 2 minutes to complete.

Volunteer Application: www.signupgenius.com/org/PrincessAnneES #/

Questions: Email [email protected]