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The PTA sponsors a variety of events and programs throughout the school year to create an enriching school environment for all Ellis students.
events
events
Movie Night - October 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Movie Night - October 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Ellis families on Friday, October 3, 2025, to watch a family friendly movie. Doors open and concessions sales start at 6:30 p.m.; the movie will start at 7 p.m. Bring your own blankets, chairs, and water, and set up a comfortable spot in the grassy field.
Trunk or Treat - October 29, 5:30-7 p.m.
Trunk or Treat - October 29, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us on Wednesday, October 29, 2024 from 5:30-7 p.m., for a fun Halloween celebration where Ellis students can collect some treats. Email info@ellispta.org if you’d like to join the committee to help plan this event.
Honk Honk! Bring your decorated car to our second annual Ellis Trunk or Treat event. Trunk or Treat is similar to Trick or Treat, except kids collect goodies from cars rather than houses.
The PTA will provide you with treats to hand out, but you may bring your own if you'd prefer. Costumes are optional; you are welcome to dress up and join the fun!
Cars need to arrive at the main parking lot between 4-5 p.m. The lot will be closed to car traffic from 5-7 p.m. Trunk or Treaters will arrive at 5:30 p.m. Please plan for your car to be on campus from 5-7:15 p.m so we have enough time to clear folks out of the parking lot so you can safely exit. We need parents to sign up to dole out treats, so start thinking about car decorations!
Winter Wonderland - December 11, 5:30-7 p.m.
Winter Wonderland - December 11, 5:30-7 p.m.
Celebrate the winter holidays with the Ellis community on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30-7 p.m.! During this free event, we invite Ellis families to drop in to the decorated multipurpose room to enjoy hot chocolate, listen to festive music, ham it up at the photobooth stations, and complete a variety of crafts.
Please note that this is not a drop-off event. We kindly ask that you supervise your children at all times.
Virtual Talent Show - February 26
Virtual Talent Show - February 26
Our virtual talent show on Thursday, February 26 allows more diverse talents to be showcased. Students submit a one-minute clip of their talent and we compile it into a show for the entire school to enjoy. Talents have included baking, drawing, song and dance, music, solving a Rubik's Cube, and even snowboarding and rock climbing.
Family Picnic - Friday, March 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Family Picnic - Friday, March 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The PTA will sponsor a family picnic for families to socialize and play on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
You can bring food from home, or buy dinner from the food trucks on site.
We will have games out for the kids to play with and giveaways as well. We hope to see you there!
Walk-a-Thon - Friday, March 20
Walk-a-Thon - Friday, March 20
The goal for our Ellis Walk-a-Thon fundraiser is to raise $40,000 for field trips and transportation, assemblies, science programs, teacher grants, Scholastic news, after school programs, and special events.
The Walk-a-Thon will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026.
We need help with prize distribution, set up, cheering on the kids, and clean up.
Thank you to all of our Community Partners for sponsoring the Walk-a-Thon t-shirt for all students last year.
STEAM Night, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m.
STEAM Night, March 26, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026, for a school-wide STEAM Night. More details to come!
International Night - Friday, May 1, 4:30-7 p.m.
International Night - Friday, May 1, 4:30-7 p.m.
Ellis is made up of many different cultures, and during International Night, many families volunteer to showcase their home country. Country ambassadors staff booths to educate and share delicacies from their home country, and volunteers perform cultural dances. We've had representatives from China, Colombia (pictured), India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, South Korea, Taiwan, and more.
Past Events
Past Events
Welcome Back Picnic - August 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Welcome Back Picnic - August 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
At the beginning of the school year we encourage all families to join us at the Welcome Back Picnic, a place to come and meet other Ellis families, staff, and the PTA, as well as make new friends. Grab your dinner from various food trucks. Join us on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Music will start at 5:15 p.m.
programs
programs
Project Cornerstone
Project Cornerstone
Ellis has Project Cornerstone to build a strong and vibrant school community. It is a YMCA community project to create an environment where all youth grow up feeling valued, respected, and known.
Science Programs
Science Programs
This year the PTA funded:
TK/Kindergarten: an Environmental Volunteers hands-on science class and Schoolyard Snoop
1st, 2nd and 4th grade students: an Environmental Volunteers hands-on science class and field trip
3rd and 5th grades: a field trip to De Anza College Planetarium
Guest instructors from Enviromental Volunteers lead 90-minute hands-on science lessons with multiple stations. Various grade level topics include Weather and Climate, Power Generation, Water on the Move, and more.
Assemblies
Assemblies
The PTA will pay to bring the following assemblies onto campus this year:
Wildmind Science animal assembly
A BMX stunt and bike safety assembly
Forces in Motion assembly
Soul Shoppe social emotional learning assembly for upper grades
Walk Through California for all 4th graders to learn about California state history
Walk Through the Revolution for all 5th graders to learn about the American Revolution
Field Trips
Field Trips
The PTA pays for the entrance fees and buses to enable all our students to go on field trips. Last year, Ellis students participated in these field trips by grade level:
TK - Schoolyard Snoop
Kindergarten - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Environmental Volunteers hands-on in-class science program
1st - Spina Farms, AMC movie theater, Stevens Creek County Park, Braly Park Play Date
2nd - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Insect Discovery Lab, Braly Park Play Date
3rd - The Tech Museum, The Nutcracker, AMC movie theater, De Anza College Planetarium, Braly Park Play Date
4th - San Jose Museum of Art, Colonial Day, Las Palmas Park Play Date
5th - San Francisco Exploratorium, AMC movie theater, and De Anza College Planetarium, Gold Rush Day, Las Palmas Park Play Date
Teacher Grants & Support Staff Grants
Teacher Grants & Support Staff Grants
The PTA gives all teachers $20 per student to enhance learning in the classroom. The PTA also gives generous contributions to other members of the staff who work alongside students, in the library, and more.
Scholastic News & Science Spin Magazines
Scholastic News & Science Spin Magazines
The PTA pays for an annual subscription for Scholastic News magazines and Science Spin supplements in all classrooms. These weekly magazines provide fun educational facts and grade-level reading for all students.
Additional School Programs
Additional School Programs
The PTA provides funding for additional school-organized events. We sponsor an Author Visit and STEAM Night, as well as provide snacks to third, fourth and fifth graders during state testing.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Teacher and Staff Appreciation
Each month the PTA coordinates a staff appreciation brunch where families contribute store-bought food. We also plan Teacher Appreciation Week in May and in general say a big thank you to all of our wonderful teachers and staff.
Coffee with the Principals
Coffee with the Principals
Every two months, we host a morning meeting with the Principal and Assistant Principal, where we can hear updates on current issues facing the school. It provides an opportunity for parents to ask questions and for the PTA to share information on upcoming programs and events. Join us in the Multipurpose Room on these dates:
August 29, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
November 11, 2025, 8:30 a.m.
January 23, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
May 22, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
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