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Show Up for Raymond.

First impressions set the tone for the whole year. This is often a family's very first encounter with the PTA, and a warm, well-run social tells every parent that this is a community worth being part of.

Meet Your Teacher Ice Cream Social

Aug 7, 2026

A casual, welcoming kickoff to the school year where families can meet their child's teacher, reconnect with friends, and grab some ice cream before the first bell rings.

This is typically the highest-attendance parent event of the entire year. It's our single best chance to introduce the PTA to the whole school community at once and invite people to get involved.

Coffee with the Principal

Aug 10, 2026

An informal morning gathering where parents can chat with Mrs. Centeno about the year ahead over coffee, right at drop-off on the first day of school.

Our teachers and staff give so much to our students every day. A simple, well-organized lunch is a small way to say thank you and start the year on a note of appreciation.

Welcome Back Staff Lunch

Aug 12, 2026

A lunch hosted by the PTA to thank teachers and staff as they kick off a new school year.

Back to School Night draws a large crowd of engaged parents. It's a great opportunity for the PTA to be visible, share what we do, and recruit new members and volunteers.

Back to School Night

Aug 20, 2026

An evening event where families visit classrooms, meet teachers, and learn what the year ahead looks like.

New and returning families often don't know what the PTA actually does or how to plug in. This event exists to close that gap in a low-pressure, welcoming setting.

Meet Your PTA

Sept 18, 2026 (tentative)

A casual evening meet-and-greet where parents can learn more about the PTA, ask questions, and find out how to get involved.

Reflections gives students a creative outlet and a chance to be recognized for their work outside the regular classroom curriculum.

Reflections

September (tentative)

A national PTA arts recognition program where students create and submit original artwork, writing, music, or other creative work around a yearly theme.

Book Fairs aren't just a fundraiser, they're a celebration of reading. Every shift you work helps a student walk away excited about a book they picked out themselves.

Fall Book Fair

Sept 21-25, 2026

A week-long pop-up bookstore on campus where students can browse and purchase books with their families, supporting a love of reading.

Small, low-lift events like this build everyday school spirit and get families connecting with each other outside of the classroom.

Walk to School Day

Oct 7, 2026

A morning where students and families are encouraged to walk, bike, or roll to school together as part of a national event promoting healthy habits and community connection.

Carnival is where our school comes together as a true community. It's a program built for our students first, and the energy and joy it creates carries through the rest of the year. It also helps fund things like 6th grade camp transportation.

PTA Fall Carnival

Oct 23, 2026

Our biggest event of the fall, a full carnival on campus with games, food, and activities for the whole family.

This is a chance to reinforce positive messages for our students in a fun, low-pressure way.

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 26-29, 2026

A national week promoting healthy choices and drug-free living, often marked with themed days and small activities at school.

Movie Night is a relaxed, accessible way for families to spend time together as a school community, especially as the weather cools down.

Movie Night Fundraiser

Nov 1, 2026 (tentative)

A cozy evening movie screening on campus, with concessions, for students and families to enjoy together.

Events like Bingo Night give families a relaxed, fun way to spend an evening together as a school community right before the holidays.

PTA Thankful Bingo Night

Nov 20, 2026

A family-friendly bingo night the Friday before Thanksgiving break, full of prizes and community spirit.

For many students, this is their first chance to pick out and give a gift on their own. It's a meaningful, hands-on experience that volunteers help make possible.

PTA Holiday Gift Shop

Dec 7-11, 2026

A week-long shop set up on campus where students can browse and buy small, affordable gifts for their family members, often with help from a volunteer 'personal shopper.'

It's a small gesture that makes every student feel seen on Valentine's Day, and it's an easy, approachable way for new volunteers to get involved.

Valentine Gram Sales

Feb 4-11, 2027

A week where students can purchase Valentine grams for friends and classmates, with every student receiving one from the PTA.

Delivery day is when all the gram sales come together. Seeing the students' reactions is one of the most rewarding parts of the whole effort.

Valentine Gram Delivery

Feb 12, 2027

The day Valentine grams are delivered to classrooms, often with help from Student Council.

Spirit wear is a simple, fun way for our students to feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school.

Spirit Wear Sale

Feb (date TBD)

A pop-up sale on campus where students and families can purchase Raymond spirit wear to show their school pride.

Just like the Fall Book Fair, this event keeps reading exciting and accessible, and it tends to draw strong family turnout during conference week.

Spring Book Fair

Mar 8-12, 2027

Our second Book Fair of the year, held during Spring Conference Week, giving families another chance to shop for books on campus.

Fun Run is the engine behind so much of what the PTA is able to fund throughout the year. It's also one of the most joyful days on campus, full of energy, music, and school pride.

Fun Run

Apr 8, 2027

Our school's biggest fundraiser of the year. Students run laps around campus during the school day while families cheer them on and pledge support.

This event reflects and celebrates the cultures and traditions present in our school community.

Día del Niño

Apr 30, 2027

A celebration honoring Children's Day, a meaningful tradition for many of our families, with activities and festivities on campus.

Our staff make Raymond what it is. A week of thoughtful appreciation goes a long way in showing them they're valued.

Staff Appreciation Week

May 3-7, 2027

A full week of small gestures and treats to thank our teachers and staff for everything they do throughout the year.

Open House is a chance to celebrate student work and invite the whole community to see the year's progress firsthand.

Open House

May 6, 2027

An evening where families can visit classrooms and see what students have been working on throughout the year.

Fiesta Final is our chance to close out the year with celebration and gratitude, bringing the whole community together one more time before summer.

Fiesta Final

May 14, 2027

A joyful, end-of-year celebration for the whole school community, often featuring food, music, and activities like a photobooth.

This is one of the most direct ways the PTA supports our own school community, helping ensure every family has what they need.

Raymond Food Pantry

Ongoing, monthly

A recurring effort to support families at Raymond who are facing food insecurity, often involving collecting, organizing, and distributing food items.

This partnership extends our school's support beyond campus and into the broader community that surrounds our students.

Pathways of Hope

Ongoing partnership

An ongoing partnership with Pathways of Hope, a local organization supporting families experiencing housing instability.

Everything the PTA does comes down to two things: raising money for student opportunities and showing up. The fundraising is important. The showing up matters more.

When a student walks into the Book Fair and a volunteer helps them find their first chapter book, that's showing up. When a parent staffs the coffee table on the first morning of school and another family stops feeling like a stranger, that's showing up. When the Fall Carnival happens because a hundred people said yes to one shift, that's showing up.

We know you're busy. Every family here is busy. And every family here loves their kids, which is exactly why this list exists. These are the moments that need a person in them. That person could be you.

Browse what's coming up. Planning ahead is helpful for everyone. Find something that fits your life. Bring a few friends. The rest takes care of itself.

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