2024-25 Events

Each year, PTA funds are used to put on a variety of events to build community spirit and create memorable experiences for our students and families. These activities are all about coming together, celebrating our diversity, and having fun while learning and promoting wellness.

Back to School Night

• Aug 15: Grades 1-5
• Aug 6: TK and Kinder
• This is a parent/guardian only evening. Approximate 30 minute presentation/Q&A in the classroom. More information to come from your teacher.

Gators on the Green

• Aug 23 @ 5-7pm
• A welcome back celebration at Gallardo! Bring a picnic or grab dinner at one of the food trucks. There will be music, games and activities for families on the lawn field.

Family Yoga Night

• Sept 20
• Jan 15
• A relaxing and fun-filled evening of yoga to promote health and wellness for students and families.

Multicultural Night

• Oct 4
• Learn about the diverse cultures within our school community. Volunteers host informational booths about different countries and cultures. They can showcase anything from foods and candies to clothes and toys. 

Red Ribbon Week

• Oct 21-25
• A week-long series that promotes making healthy choices. Includes a week of dress up days for kids.

Trunk or Treat

• Oct 25
• A chance for everyone to show off their costumes! The whole family can get treats at each of the creatively decorated trunks in the school parking lot. 

Rock & Run

• Date TBD
• Our one annual school fundraising event. After fundraising, the kids have a fun run during school where families can cheer them on as they run laps on the field.

Pizza & Poetry

• Nov 20 @ 6pm
• Students can get up on stage to read their favorite poems or stories.

Pancake Breakfast with Gabby Claus (Student Council)

• Dec - Date TBD
• This is a Student Council fundraising event. More details coming soon.

STEM Nights

• Jan 30 @6-7:30pm (TK-2nd)
• Jan 31 @6-7:30pm (3rd-5th)
• A fun night with different science, technology, engineering, and math stations for kids to explore.

Cupid Shuffle

• Feb 7
• A Valentines family dance party!

Kindness Week

• Feb 10-14
• A week-long series that promotes kindness. Includes a week of dress up days for kids.

Read Across America Day & Book Walk

• Mar 3
• This is a national day to promote reading. There is a book walk outside the school where families and read a story page by page as they walk past the front of the school.

Gallardo Dance Showcase

• Mar - Date TBD
• A local dance company will teach each class a dance that they will practice and perform for family and friends. This event involves the whole school and is divided into 2 nights.

Gallardo's Got Talent

• Mar 28 (TK-2nd)
• Apr 4 (3rd-5th)
• Kids from every grade are invited to rehearse and participate in a talent show.

Book Fair

• Apr - Date TBD
• During the school day, kids can stop by to purchase books. Families may come on campus to purchase books after school and at the open house night. Schedule to come.
• Click here to learn more and shop early!

Gallardo Open House Night

• May 1
• Families can visit classrooms to celebrate their students and see the work they have accomplished through the year.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

• May 5-9
• We celebrate and show our appreciation to our amazing Gallardo staff.

Character Day

• May 23
• Volunteers dress as a favorite story book character and read the story to classes throughout the morning.

5th Grade Promotion

• May 29
• On the last day of school we celebrate the 5th grade class as they prepare to move on to middle school.