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!

THANK YOU to our local BUSINESS SPONSORS

TRIVIA NIGHT

Join us for a fun Battle of the Brains! Mark your calendar now. 

- Saturday, November 14, 2026

- 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

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. HTG is held rain or shine as the event will be hosted indoors.

- Saturday, April 24, 2027

- Meridian High School Gymnasium

- Meridian High School auxiliary gym for pre-game activities

FALL FAMILY FUN DAY

- Saturday, October 17, 2027, 10am - 12pm

- Oak Street Elementary Playground

- Friendly Pumpkin Decorating Contest, open to all Elementary aged students

- Yummy food and cozy drinks available from local food trucks

BOOK FAIR

- October 26-30, 2026

- Oak Street Elementary Library

- Shopping can be done both in-person (October 28th-30th) and online (all week long!)

- 100% of profits from the book fair will be used to benefit all three Falls Church City Elementary School libraries 

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

International Night

Saturday, February 6, 2027

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

GIVE Day- ELEMENTARY EDITION

GIVE Day – Elementary Edition is a special FCEPTA-sponsored day of giving and service for our elementary students. This hands-on event connects with our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum and empowers students to explore meaningful service projects that reflect real community needs and personal action. GIVE Day helps every child see how even small acts of service can make a big difference!

Check out the GIVE Day page for more details! 

Staff appreciation week

Help us celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff

all week long!   

May 3-7, 2027