EVENTS & PROGRAMS

ANNUAL PTA SPONSORED EVENTS & PROGRAMS 2025-26

To help with planning or to volunteer for any of these events, email: volunteer.chair@fairmontschool.org

COMMUNITY DAY

When: Sun, Sept. 7th, 2025 2-4PM

Where: Fairmont El Cerrito Library Parking Lot

What: A fun, casual day for new and returning families to gather. Highlights include a PTA booth with volunteer training and merch sales, book swap, bike/scooter course, karaoke, face painting, and a bake sale!

WALK-A-THON

When: Fri, Oct. 3rd, 2025 8:30AM-2:40PM

Where: Fairmont Field

What: Our big annual fundraiser where students make individual pledge pages and run laps around the field to raise money for our PTA education and enrichment programming! Read more info and learn how to set up your pledge page.

FALL FESTIVAL

When: Sun, Oct 26th, 2025

Where: Fairmont black top. Enter through the gate at the Lexington circle.

What: A fall-themed community event that includes apple baking content, karaoke, craft stations, carnival games, pumpkin painting, costume swap and more! This event is free, but includes fundraising via carnival games tickets, food booths, and a bake sale.

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

When: Thurs, March 26th, 2026 6-8PM

Where: Fairmont MPR

What: Celebrate Fairmont's cultural diversity with food, live performances, and more! Bring a dish to share that celebrates your culture and show off your traditional clothes!

Performer Sign-up: coming soon!

SILENT AUCTION

When: April 1st - 24th, 2026

Where: Online

What: Help raise money for enrichment opportunities not covered by the district by bidding on a variety of gifts, experiences, and gift cards donated by local businesses.

FAIRMONT ROCKS BLOCK PARTY

When: Sun, May 3rd, 2026 1-3PM

Where: Lexington Circle and Eureka

What: A fabulous family block party open to our broader community with live music and performances by our students and school community, food & bake sale, scooter course, bubble fun, arts & crafts, face painting, firefighters, and more!

NATUREBRIDGE MARIN HEADLANDS 5th GRADE TRIP

When: Wed-Fri, April 27-29th, 2026

What: All 5th graders get to spend three days at the Marin Headlands with NatureBridge. They hike the trails, explore marine science through hands-on activities, take part in environmental service projects, and build lasting connections through team-building adventures.

For more information, email: pta@fairmontschool.org

2025-2026 STAFF APPRECIATION BRUNCHES

On their assigned Friday, parents from each grade work together to contribute food and drinks to a staff appreciation brunch in the staff lounge. Look out for a sign-up email from your parent connector!

When: Mark your calendar with your child's grade to contribute a dish!

6th grade: Friday, September 19th, 8AM
5th grade: Friday, October 17th, 8AM
4th grade: Friday, November 7th, 8AM
3rd grade: Friday, January 9th, 8AM
2nd grade: Friday, February 6th, 8AM
1st grade: Friday, March 6th, 8AM
Kindergarten: Friday, April 3rd, 8AM
TK: Friday, May 8th, 8AM

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