Yearly Events 2026-2027
NOTE: All dates and times are subject to change.
If an opportunity doesn't have a direct Sign Up link, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form or email president@bethanypta.org to notify the PTA that you are interested in volunteering.
Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb |Mar | Apr | May
| August 2026 | Date | Time | Sign Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Roundup | 8/7 | 7:30am - 8:30am | |
| Meet the Teacher | 8/10 | 7:30am - 8:30am | |
| Grade Level Meeting - Kindergarten | 8/10 | 7:00am | |
| FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL | 8/11 | 7:40am - 3:00pm | |
| Kindergarten Cheers and Tears | 8/11 | 7:00am - 8:00am | |
| Howdy Week | |||
| Picture Day | 8/20 | ||
| Grade Level Meetings - 4th, 1st, 5th | 8/20 | 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm | |
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| Grade Level Meetings - 2nd, 3rd | 8/26 | 5:30pm, 6:00pm | |
| Donuts with Grownups | 7:00am - 7:25am | ||
| Coffee with the Counselor | 8:00am | ||
| September | |||
| NO SCHOOL - Labor Day | 9/7 | ||
| Site Based Improvement Committee Meeting (SBIC) | |||
| PTA General Membership Meeting | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | ||
| 5th Grade Outdoor School | 9/23-9/25 | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| October | |||
| Book Fair | school day | ||
| Book Fair Night | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | ||
| PACE Referral Deadline | 5:00pm | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| NO SCHOOL - Fall Break | 10/12-10/16 | ||
| Trunk or Treat | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | ||
| Red Ribbon Week | |||
| Donuts with Grownups | 6:45am - 7:25am | ||
| November | |||
| NO SCHOOL - Election Day | 11/3 | ||
| Student/Parent Thanksgiving Lunch | Grade Level Lunch | ||
| PTA General Membership Meeting | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| Field Day |
7:45am - 10:30am 11:15am - 2:00 pm |
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| 5th Grade Parent Night at Schimelpfenig |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
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| K-2nd Literacy Night |
5:30pm - 6:30pm |
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| NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break | 11/23-11/27 | ||
| December | |||
| Picture Retake Day | |||
| Glow Run | 6:00pm-7:00pm | ||
| MAP Testing | |||
| Donuts with Grownups | 7:00am - 7:25am | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| Wrap Party | 9:00am - 12:00am | ||
| Winter Classroom Parties | 9:30am | See Classroom Newsletters | |
| NO SCHOOL - Winter Break | 12/21-1/4 | ||
| January 2027 | |||
| PTA General Membership Meeting | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | ||
| Science & Engineering Fair (K-5th) | |||
| NO SCHOOL | 1/18 | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| 3rd Grade Field Trip | |||
| College and Career Week | |||
| February | |||
| Bethany Be Mine Dance | 6:00pm | ||
| Kindness Week | |||
| Friendship Classroom Parties | 1:45pm - 2:45pm | See Classroom Newsletters | |
| NO SCHOOL | 2/15-2/16 | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| March | |||
| Book Fair - Spring | before & after school | ||
| Bethany Open House | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | ||
| Book Fair Night | 5:30pm - 7:00pm | ||
| Bethany 5th Grade Fundraisers | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| NO SCHOOL - Spring Break | 3/15-3/19 | ||
| Donuts with Grownups | 7:00am - 7:25am | ||
| PTA General Membership Meeting | 7:25am - 8:00am | ||
| History Fair 3rd-5th Grade | 8:00am - 10:00am | ||
| NO SCHOOL | 3/26-3/29 | ||
| Spring Picture Day (Individual/Class/Club) | |||
| Growth Mindset Week | |||
| April | |||
| STAAR Testing | |||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:30am - 12:30pm | ||
| 2nd Grade Field Trip | |||
| May 2027 | |||
| PTA Carnival | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | ||
| Teacher & Staff Appreciation Lunch | 10:00am - 1:00pm | ||
| Teacher Appreciation Week | |||
| MAP Testing | |||
| Donuts with Grownups | 7:00am - 7:25am | ||
| PTA General Membership Meeting | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | ||
| Hospitality Snack Cart | 11:15am - 12:15am | ||
| End of Year Classroom Parties |
1:45pm - 2:45pm |
See Classroom Newsletters | |
| Fifth Grade Promotion Celebration | 6:00pm | ||
| LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Release | 5/21 | ||
All parents who want to volunteer or attend classroom parties, special daytime school events (like the Book Fair and Classroom Parties) must submit a new background check for this school year. The volunteer application/background check can be completed at plano.voly.org.
