Event Guide

 
 

PTA Meetings

PTA Meetings provide pertinent information about upcoming PTA and School Events.  Throughout the School Year, CD-5th Graders perform at various PTA meetings to showcase their current areas of focus. 

DAtes

September 9th

October 7th

November 12th

February 3rd

March 3rd

April 21st

time

6:00 p.m.

LOCATION

Cafeteria

 

Fact & Fee Night

This is a Pop-In/Meet-the-Teacher Event occurring before the first day of School. Students and Parents/Caregivers can drop off school supplies, meet teachers, speak with Administration, and learn about beginning-of-the-year housekeeping tasks that need to be completed.

 

Teacher appreciation Events

The PTA hosts monthly Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events, often providing lunch and other special treats to celebrate and provide support to our amazing Teachers and Staff. 

 

DUTY-Free Lunch

Generally, teachers eat their lunch with their classes.  However, several times throughout the School Year, the PTA coordinates this event which brings in Volunteers to cover lunch duty with Students so that Teachers can enjoy a lunch period on their own. 

DAtes

January 14th

May 9th

times

10:35 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Spirit Night

PTA Spirit Night Events occur throughout the school year at various local restaurants and eateries.  Spirit Night Events may occur on a single evening or throughout a week with the local restaurant donating a percentage of funds raised to ARCAE. 

 

MoVIE Night & Family Fun Night

The PTA’s Family Engagement Committee will present a Fall Movie Night (new in 2025!) and continue to host our annual Spring Family Fun Night. These events are free and open to all ARCAE Students and their families. They are intended to build a sense of community and provide a fun experience for Teachers, Staff, Students, and Families to engage with each other outside of the normal school day.  

Movie Night DAte

November 3rd

time

TBA

LOCATION

Behind the Cafeteria

Family Fun Night DAte

April 30th

time

5:00 p.m.

LOCATION

Behind the Cafeteria

 

SPIRIT ROCK

The PTA Spirit Rock is located on campus near the front entrance. It can be rented and decorated throughout the School year to recognize or celebrate birthdays, special events, or accomplishments for your Students, Teachers, and/or Staff.

 

INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON

This annual September Teacher Appreciation Event is a Teacher and Staff favorite!  The ARCAE Community is asked to prepare and bring in their favorite International and/or traditional family-favorite dish to share with our Teachers and Staff for a lovely International Luncheon celebrating culture and food.   

Date

September 10th

Time

10:35 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Drop Off By: 10:00 a.m.

 

FUN RUN FUNDRAISER

The Fun Run is a two-week fitness-based fundraiser that teaches students about teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. This annual fundraising event is an enormous commitment, painstakingly organized by the PTA Board and implemented by a team of PTA Parent/Caregiver Volunteers to ensure that almost every dollar raised goes directly to the school. The Fun Run raises a majority of the funds that are used to fund the significant school enhancements that ARCAE depends upon.   

DATES

September 22nd - October 3rd

 

Holiday Cookie Swap/Exchange

This annual December Teacher Appreciation Event, the ARCAE Community is asked to prepare and bring in their favorite holiday cookie or treat.  Teachers and Staff are then able to pack a lovely box of sweets to take home. 

DATE

December 17th

Time

10:35 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Drop Off By: 10:00 a.m.

 

SOUPERTHON

This annual February and Super-Bowl-themed Teacher Appreciation Event is also a Teacher and Staff favorite! The ARCAE Community is asked to prepare and bring in their favorite Soups, Stews, and accompaniments, to share with our Teachers and Staff for a filling winter warm-up.   

DATE

February 6th

Time

10:35 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Drop Off By: 10:00 a.m.

 

BINGO NIGHT

Bingo Night is an annual PTA-sponsored fundraiser. It's a fun, family-friendly event that includes great prizes and many chances to win.  Be warned - This is absolutely THE Event of the School Year!  Bingo Night tickets generally go on sale in February via Revtrac and sell out within a few hours.   

DATE

TBA - either Friday, 3/20 or Friday, 3/27

Time

5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Teacher Appreciation Week will occur the Week of May 4th and is a week full of special events, lunch, and gifts provided by the PTA to our amazing Teachers and Staff.  

Friday, May 9th, is a Duty-Free Lunch!  Volunteers are needed to cover lunch duty with Students so that Teachers can enjoy a lunch period on their own.  Click below to sign up for Duty-Free Lunch!