Events

 

The Falls Church Elementary PTA has a number of community building events throughout the year. Check them out and see how you can be involved!

 

 

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HTG Games

The Hippo Tiger Giraffe (HTG) Games is a community building event where the staff and teachers from Oak Street compete against the staff and teachers from Mt. Daniel and Jesse Thackrey in wacky field day type games. (Rain or shine!)

 

- Saturday, May 3, 2025

 

- Meridian High School stadium field

 

- Meridian High School auxiliary gym for pre-game activities

 

 

 

 

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Staff appreciation week

Help us celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff

all week long!   

 

May 5-9, 2025

 

 

 

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Rising Kindergarten Playdates

 

Join us on the Mount Daniel Playground to meet other rising Kindergartners and their families. In addition to meeting other students new to the Mount Daniel community in the fall of 2025, you can learn about volunteer opportunities with the PTA and meet school staff. Treats will be provided!

 

     

     We hope to see you there!

 

     Friday, May 9, 2025; 6:00PM-7:30PM

     Sunday, May 18, 2025; 10:00AM-11:30AM

 

 

 

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Information fair

   

Kick off the school year by learning about the multitude of  activities, sports and clubs that your students can join. Several community businesses and organizations will be on-site to answer questions. Enjoy complimentary Kona Ice too!

 

August 27, 2024

6 - 8 p.m.

Oak Street Elementary School

 

 

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FALL SOCIAL

 

 

The Fall Social is a fun, relaxed way for parents to catch up after a busy summer, become better acquainted, and get the new school year off to a great start! Enjoy adult beverages and light appetizers. Casual attire.  Don’t miss out on all the fun!

 

Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 7-10PM @ Audacious Aleworks

  

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TRIVIA NIGHT

Join us for a fun Battle of the Brains!

 

- Saturday, November 2, 2024

  

- City of Falls Church Community Center

 

- Form your own team or we can assign you to a team.

 

- Teams are encouraged to bring snacks and adult beverages!

 

- Prizes for the top teams!

 

- This event is jointly sponsored with the MEHPTA

 

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BOOK FAIR

 

- October 7-11, 2024

 

- Oak Street Elementary Library

 

- Shopping can be done both in-person (October 8th-10th) and online (all week long!)

 

- Profits from the book fair will be used to benefit all three Falls Church City Elementary School libraries 

 

- Prepurchased spirit gear will be available for pickup! Limited spirit gear will be available for sale.

 

 

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International Night

Saturday, February 8, 2025

 

Meridian High School

 

International Night involves K-12 students and families to deliver a fun, community-building event that celebrates the diversity of our Little City through:

• Educational booths featuring activities and a focus on the cultural and geographic characteristics of various countries around the world
• International cuisine generously donated by local restaurants and families
• Entertainment / performances by students and professional troupes

 

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GIVE Day- ELEMENTARY EDITION

 

GIVE Day is an FCCPS wide day of giving, supporting the student-centered and inquiry based framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The elementary GIVE Day projects are led by 5th graders who choose the causes they want to support this year. ALL are welcome!!

 

March 28, 2025 | Mary Ellen Henderson Cafeteria

 

Check out the GIVE Day page for more details!