Traditional Events at James Baldwin Elementary

September

Room Parent Orientation and PTO Meeting – Please join us to discover the value of being an active participant in our school community as you learn more about what it takes to be a Room Parent.

Open House and Curriculum Night – Parents and guardians please join us for an informative evening. Meet with classroom teachers and specialists to learn about grade level curriculum and expectations for the school year. 

October

Hispanic Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Assembly – Schoolwide assembly celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, Indigenous Peoples and more. Parents and guardians welcome to join.

Fall Harvest Party – Join with us and the Haller Lake Community Club for the Annual Harvest Festival Party! 

December

Eagle Fair – Evening event celebrating our Reads and Counts students. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Festival of Lights Assembly – Schoolwide assembly celebrating multiple cultures around the world that recognize the Festival of Lights. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.  

January

Martin Luther King Jr Assembly – Schoolwide assembly celebrating Martin Luther King Jr and the civil rights movement. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Play and Learn Night – Evening event focused on making learning fun. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Kindergarten and Prospective Student Tours (Days/Times TBD)

February

Black History Month Assembly – Schoolwide assembly celebrating Black history and culture. Parent and guardians are welcome to join.

Kindergarten and Prospective Student Tours (Days/Times TBD)

March

College and Career Week – Schoolwide events and assembly bringing attention to college and career options for students. Parents and guardians are welcome to join and participate.

James Baldwin Read In – Schoolwide day focused on reading.

Eagle Fair – Evening event celebrating our Reads and Counts students. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

April

Move-a-thon – Schoolwide move-a-thon fundraiser. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Earth Day and Move-a-thon Assembly – Schoolwide assembly celebrating our Move-a-thon fundraiser and the importance of caring for our planet. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Annual 5th Grade camping trip (Month may vary) – The annual 5th Grade camping trip is truly a highlight for students during their last year of elementary school. Students will come away from this experience with a new level of understanding about their education, the environment, and the wider world.

May

Asian American Pacific Islander Assembly – Schoolwide assembly celebrating the people and customs from the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Family Culture Night – Evening event celebrating different cultural dress and customs. Enjoy potluck ethnic dishes from around the world. Student and parent performances and presentations make this a must see event. We are so proud of our multi-cultural students. All are welcome to join.

June

Eagle Fair – Evening event celebrating our Reads and Counts students. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.

Field Day – Schoolwide celebration day with athletic events on the field. Parents and guardians are welcome to join in the fun.

Kindergarten Promotion – Parents and guardians are invited to join us in celebrating our kindergarten classes as they are promoted.

5th Grade Promotion – Parents and guardians are invited to join us in celebrating our 5th graders in their promotion from elementary school to middle school.

Last Day of School Assembly and Celebration – Our final schoolwide assembly of the year celebrating the many achievements our students have made. Parents and guardians are welcome to join.