Event Guide
PTA Meetings
PTA Meetings provide pertinent information about upcoming PTA and School Events. Throughout the School Year, CD-5th Grades perform at various PTA meetings to showcase their current areas of focus.
September: 4th Grade Performing
October: 3rd Grade Performing
November: 5th Grade Performing
January: CD Atrium Display
February: 1st Grade Performing
March: Kindergarten Performing
April: 2nd Grade Performing
DAtes
September 1oth
October 1st
November 12th
January 7th
February 4th
March 4th
April 1st
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
September 13th
January 10th
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.
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 13th
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 23rd - October 4th
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 18th
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
March 28th
Time
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week usually occurs the second week of May and is a week full of special events, lunch and gifts provided by the PTA to our amazing Teachers and Staff.
FaMILY FUN NIGHT
The final PTA-sponsored event of the School year is a “love letter” and “thank you” from the PTA to the ARCAE Community for the support provided to the PTA throughout the School year. The Carnival-style event features a dunk tank, jump castles, food trucks, a photobooth, and other amazing experiences to celebrate the end of an amazing School Year.