Programs/Events

Back to school Night-

Parents only evening. approximate 30 minute presentation/Q&A in the classroom. Kinder one night, 1-5 another night with an assigned time for 1-3 and another for 4-5.

Gators on the Green

Typically the third Friday in September

Bring a picnic (grab dinner at the food trucks). DJ or music, games and activities for families on the lawn field.

Movie Nights

Movie & popcorn in the gym. (Covid may require a move to outside...)

Family Yoga Night

New - details to come

STEM Night

January - weeknight evening of fun hands on learning stations and activities. Lots of volunteers needed. From staff a station to plan a station or the event.

Cupid Shuffle

February - Family Dance - on hold due to covid.

Pizza and Poetry

New - details to come

Teacher Appreciation Week

First week in May, PTA hosts a teacher luncheon, a few themed appreciation activities. Room parents decorate the classroom door the weekend before according to the yearly theme.

Open House/Art Walk

Evening event where families can visit classrooms and see works accomplished through the year.

Multi-Cultural Night

Evening event where volunteers host informational booths about different countries, cultures and food. Lots of volunteers needed!

IDEAS

Food. Sharing your country’s food can be one of the most popular features of the night! (We can provie small plates, napkins, and plastic serving gloves. As far as how much food to bring, we aimed for 150-200 “bite-size” pieces.)
Hands-on activities. Is there an activity that kids can do when they get to your table? For instance, you can write a word in Chinese calligraphy, show them how to roll dough or give them a henna tattoo at the India table.
Flags and textiles. These make great tablecloths and decorations for your booth.
Trifold posters. Include fun facts about your country or photos you took on vacation. Similarly, you can play a slideshow about your country on a digital tablet.
Books. Share children’s books or cookbooks about your country.
Traditional attire. Wear traditional clothes to the event itself (including your kids!). You can also use a mannequin to display clothes or simply hang them on the wall.
Interesting items. Many brought interesting items from their cultures. I saw a tortilla press, fans, figurines, luggage, instruments, and more.
(Printables and handouts. Print a word search, coloring sheets, a “how many can you find” sheet, or a printable showing how to count to 10 in a different language. We can help with copies if you like. Give us 2 days notice please!)