Crestwood Elementary School, Richmond, VA

05/22/2026

We had our FINAL PTA meeting of the school year last night during Literacy Night and are happy to introduce you to our newly elected 2026-2027 Executive Board:

Allison Schwalm- President
Ben Nelson- Treasurer
Clara Cline- Recording Secretary
Eva Russo- Communications Secretary
Julie Neville- VP, Ways and Means
Erica Hall- VP, Programs

We're also looking to add a committee leader for Winterfest and our School Dance. If you're interested in leading those two efforts during the 2026-2027 school year, please reach out to Allison at [email protected].

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Anoche, durante la lectura en voz alta, celebramos nuestra ÚLTIMA reunión de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros (PTA) del año escolar y nos complace presentarles a nuestra nueva Junta Directiva 2026-2027:

Allison Schwalm - Presidenta
Ben Nelson - Tesorero
Clara Cline - Secretaria de Actas
Eva Russo - Secretaria de Comunicaciones
Julie Neville - Vicepresidenta de Finanzas
Erica Hall - Vicepresidenta de Programas

También estamos buscando un coordinador para el Festival de Invierno y el Baile Escolar. Si le interesa liderar estas dos iniciativas durante el año escolar 2026-2027, comuníquese con Allison a través de [email protected].

05/21/2026

Tonight is the night! We'll be inside because of the wet conditions.

Join us from 6–7 PM, come enjoy a fun-filled evening with books and sweet treats I
📖 Story Walk & Book Giveaway
🍬 Sweet treats available for purchase
➡️ PTA Election in the library for next year's officers
📘 Important Note: Yearbooks were NOT delivered today so we will not have them at Literacy Night. They will be distributed to student's classes as soon as they arrive. Thank you!
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¡Esta noche es la gran noche! Estaremos en el interior debido a las condiciones de lluvia.

Acompáñenos de 6:00 a 7:00 p. m. y disfrute de una velada llena de diversión, libros y dulces.
📖 Paseo de cuentos y reparto gratuito de libros
🍬 Dulces disponibles para la venta
➡️ Elecciones de la PTA en la biblioteca para los directivos del próximo año
📘 Nota importante: Los anuarios NO se entregaron hoy, por lo que no los tendremos disponibles en la Noche de la Alfabetización. Se distribuirán en las clases de los estudiantes tan pronto como lleguen. ¡Gracias!

05/20/2026

📚✨ Join us tomorrow! ✨🍪
Thursday, May 21st from 6–7 PM, come enjoy a fun-filled evening with books and sweet treats.

📖 Story Walk & Book Giveaway
🍬 Sweet treats available for purchase

📘 Important Note:
Yearbooks are still pending delivery due to a delay from the company. Thank you for your patience.
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📚✨ ¡Acompáñanos mañana! ✨🍪
Este jueves 21 de mayo, de 6 a 7 pm, te invitamos a una tarde divertida llena de libros y deliciosos postres.

📖 "Story Walk" (Caminata de Lectura) y Regalo de Libros
🍬 Dulces y postres disponibles para comprar

📘 Nota importante:
Los anuarios aún están pendientes de entrega debido a un retraso por parte de la compañía. Gracias por su paciencia.

05/05/2026

⚠⭐🦋Ticket update for The Lion King Kids! ⚠⭐🦋

Tonight's show is almost SOLD OUT (10 tickets left as of 9:30 AM on 5/5), but you have the chance to see your SAVANNAH cast on Saturday, 5/9, at 11 AM.

Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crestwood-performing-arts-presents-disneys-the-lion-king-kids

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¡Actualización sobre las entradas para *The Lion King Kids*! ⚠⭐🦋

La función de esta noche está casi AGOTADA (solo quedan 10 entradas disponibles a las 9:30 a. m. del 5 de mayo); sin embargo, tienen la oportunidad de ver al elenco SAVANNAH el sábado 9 de mayo, a las 11:00 a. m.

Consigan sus entradas aquí: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crestwood-performing-arts-presents-disneys-the-lion-king-kids

Crestwood Performing Arts is proud to present Disney's The Lion King KIDS!Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now you have the chance to watch Crestwood's own bring the African savanna to life in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.See your favorite...

04/29/2026

🍎Teacher Appreciation Week starts next week! 🙌

Want to help spoil our wonderful Crestwood teachers?

Here’s their Amazon Wish List:
🔗https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bKOd0u7z8VP3HV9LWXFK_PEF2nDA6q_9/view?usp=drivesdk

Thank you for showing them how much they mean to our community! 💙📚

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🍎¡La Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros comienza la próxima semana! 🙌

¿Quieres ayudar a consentir a nuestros maravillosos maestros de Crestwood?

Aquí está su Lista de Deseos de Amazon:
🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bKOd0u7z8VP3HV9LWXFKPEF2nDA6q9/view?usp=drivesdk

¡Gracias por mostrarles cuánto significan para nuestra comunidad! 💙📚

04/28/2026

Don’t forget — TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to order Gift Cards for Teacher Appreciation Week!

➡️ Follow the link to place an order for any gift card you like. All cards will be delivered directly to the committee chairperson and the school for convenience.
🦋 You can also bring a gift card in person and drop it off at the front office inside an envelope marked PTA.

We appreciate everyone who has already contributed, and as always, we thank our community for its continuous support!! 🫶

🎉‍👩🏽‍🏫 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here!
We’re collecting $5, $10, $15, and $20 gift cards for a fun day of giving. Principal Parsons will randomly call teachers to the office to choose their favorite gift card from our community’s contributions.

Please purchase your gift cards through the link by Wednesday, April 29th so they’re ready for distribution on Monday.
🔗https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GRPCUFFIPM0C?ref_=wl_share

Let’s make our teachers feel the love! 💙✨
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🎉‍👩🏽‍🏫 ¡La Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros ya casi llega!
Estamos recolectando tarjetas de regalo de $5, $10, $15 y $20 para un divertido día de sorpresas. La directora Parsons llamará aleatoriamente a los maestros a la oficina para que elijan su tarjeta favorita de las contribuciones de nuestra comunidad.

Por favor compra tus tarjetas de regalo a través del enlace antes del miércoles 29 de abril para que estén listas para distribuirse el lunes.
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GRPCUFFIPM0C?ref_=wl_share

¡Hagamos que nuestros maestros sientan todo el cariño! 💙✨

04/28/2026

If you have a 5th grader headed to Robious Middle, they have a PTSA meeting tonight to discuss next year’s plans.

Si tiene un estudiante de quinto grado que asistirá a Robious Middle, esta noche hay una reunión de la PTSA para hablar sobre los planes del próximo año.

Please join us TONIGHT, Monday, April 27th at 7pm for our Robious Middle PTSA meeting.

This meeting will be in person in the school library. Refreshments provided.

End the year strong and learn how you can support the PTSA next school year. Rising 6th grade families are encouraged to attend!

All are invited to attend. Only current PTSA members may vote on PTSA business.

04/28/2026

🎭🦁 The countdown is ON… and you do NOT want to miss this! 🦁🎭

If you’ve been meaning to grab tickets for The Lion King KIDS — this is your sign ✨

Our cast has been working so hard to bring this show to life, and it truly shows. The costumes, the music, the energy… it’s one of those performances that will have you smiling from start to finish (and probably singing all the way home 🎶).

Whether you’ve got kids, love supporting local talent, or just want a fun night out — this is the kind of show that makes you feel really good about being part of this community 💛

🎟️ Seats are filling up, so don’t wait too long!
Come cheer on these incredible performers and experience the magic for yourself 👇

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crestwood-performing-arts-presents-disneys-the-lion-king-kids
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🎭🦁 ¡La cuenta regresiva ha comenzado... y NO querrás perdértelo! 🦁🎭

Si llevas tiempo queriendo conseguir entradas para *The Lion King KIDS*, ¡esta es tu señal! ✨

Nuestro elenco ha trabajado incansablemente para dar vida a este espectáculo, ¡y el resultado salta a la vista! El vestuario, la música, la energía... es una de esas actuaciones que te harán sonreír de principio a fin (y, probablemente, te harán ir cantando todo el camino de vuelta a casa 🎶).

Ya sea que tengas hijos, te encante apoyar al talento local o simplemente busques disfrutar de una noche divertida, este es el tipo de espectáculo que te hace sentir realmente bien por formar parte de esta comunidad 💛

🎟️ Los asientos se están agotando, ¡así que no te demores demasiado!
Ven a animar a estos increíbles artistas y vive la magia en persona 👇

Crestwood Performing Arts is proud to present Disney's The Lion King KIDS!Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now you have the chance to watch Crestwood's own bring the African savanna to life in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.See your favorite...

04/24/2026

🎉‍👩🏽‍🏫 Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here!
We’re collecting $5, $10, $15, and $20 gift cards for a fun day of giving. Principal Parsons will randomly call teachers to the office to choose their favorite gift card from our community’s contributions.

Please purchase your gift cards through the link by Wednesday, April 29th so they’re ready for distribution on Monday.
🔗https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GRPCUFFIPM0C?ref_=wl_share

Let’s make our teachers feel the love! 💙✨
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🎉‍👩🏽‍🏫 ¡La Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros ya casi llega!
Estamos recolectando tarjetas de regalo de $5, $10, $15 y $20 para un divertido día de sorpresas. La directora Parsons llamará aleatoriamente a los maestros a la oficina para que elijan su tarjeta favorita de las contribuciones de nuestra comunidad.

Por favor compra tus tarjetas de regalo a través del enlace antes del miércoles 29 de abril para que estén listas para distribuirse el lunes.
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GRPCUFFIPM0C?ref_=wl_share

¡Hagamos que nuestros maestros sientan todo el cariño! 💙✨

04/23/2026

Get ready for a day outdoors! 🌳
The Crestwood Nature Fair is happening this Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Bring the family for hands‑on nature activities, local wildlife exhibits, food trucks, different local vendors and plant sale, and plenty of other fun activities for all ages.

Come celebrate our community and the beauty right in our backyard!