PTA Sponsored Events

SCHOOL STORE gives the children an opportunity to purchase additional school supplies throughout the year as the need arises.  It is located in the cafeteria during all lunch periods (11:30-1:30) once a month. A list of supplies are sent home with your child the day before.  Please place the money in an envelope marked "school store" and indicate anything specific you might want them to buy.

BANKING DAY is offered to all students who open a bank account through the school.  This gives our children the opportunity to learn how to save money at a young age.  It is held every other Wednesday. A reminder is sent home the day before.  Banking Day is run by parent volunteers who collect the bank books and make deposits at the bank for the students.

BOX TOPS from General Mills products should be saved and sent into the school.  Depending on the number of box tops sent in, the school will be reimbursed for those box tops.

CATALOG SALE is the Fall Fundraiser and really the only fundraiser the school does to generate funds for the events the PTA sponsors for the students.  The catalog is sent home at the beginning of the school year and the items purchased are sent home before the holidays so they can be used as gifts.

NEW PARENT TEA takes place just prior to the first PTA meeting.  This tea will include a tour of the school along with a presentation from Ms. Fisher, the Sparke principal, and the PTA president.

CLASS PARENT Each class chooses two parents to represent the class and to help organize and assist the teacher with projects and class parties.

CLASS PARENT TEA takes place the first month of school. All class parents are invited to meet with their teachers in the GPR to review the events for the year, your responsibilities and the experiences for the year to come.  At this meeting you will get a copy of the class list and a list of grade advisors.  The meeting is approximately 30 minutes.

GRADE ADVISOR one parent volunteer per grade that contacts the class parent when needed (school closings, refreshment needs, etc.)

MEET THE TEACHER is a get acquainted meeting at the beginning of the school year.  Ms. Fisher will introduce you to the staff at J. Fred Sparke School.  Each teacher will meet the parents in their individual classrooms to go over the school curriculum along with their expectations for the upcoming year.  They will review their homework policy, test taking policy, and many other important issues.  Refreshments are served in the GPR and this night is about an hour long.

PICTURE DAY is a day set aside in September for a photography studio to come to Sparke to photograph all the classes and each student individually.  You will be provided with an order sheet just prior to the event.

FAMILY PORTRAIT NIGHT is a night that is set aside for a photography studio to come to Sparke to photograph YOUR families.  This night is an optional night and the fee is very fair.

HALLOWEEN PARTY is an evening family event that takes place at Sparke, usually the Friday of Halloween week.  It has previously included dancing, games, refreshments, and a haunted house.  This is an open event, you can attend for as long or as short as you want.

VENDOR FAIR is a one evening event that brings in outside vendors to sell their merchandise in our GPR and gym.  This event is open to all vendors with a wide variety of merchandise available that night.  This is advertised throughout the Island Trees community and is a well attended event.

BOOK FAIR is an annual two day fall event in which the students and their families can purchase books, DVD, and computer software at a significantly discounted price.  There is also an opportunity for Family shopping night along with the option to make a donation of a book to your classroom.  There is no profit from this event.  The books are offered to you at cost.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE is an annual event in which the students can purchase small holiday gifts for relatives and friends.  The price range of the gifts is $.25 to $4.00.  This event is not a fundraiser.  This is organized as a learning experience for the children.  There is no profit, it just allows the children to learn how to manage their money properly.

SPARKE CRAFT NIGHT occurs the same night as the HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE.  The children can join us making crafts, face painting and refreshments.  This is a free event run by parent volunteers and includes a surprise visit from Santa.

VIP DAY (VERY IMPORTANT PERSON)  Each student is able to invite one parent, relative or family friend to share in a celebration.  There is a small get together in your child's classroom followed by refreshments and entertainment by the students in the GPR.  This event takes place during school hours and lasts approximately one hour.

FUN FAIR is a fun filled day for all students and teachers to enjoy.  It consists of inflatable rides, carnival games, crafts and snacks.  This is an all day event that the kids really look forward to.  With support from all our parent volunteers this event will continue.

DISTRICT DINNER is a dinner dance for the entire Island Trees School District.  This night is to honor and acknowledge the upcoming Executive PTA board along with the Honorary Life Recipient and Founders Day Award Recipient.

HONORARY LIFE RECIPIENT is a person selected from a group of candidates who are nominated for this award by someone in the community.  Letters are sent in to the Honorary Life chairperson nominating someone in Island Trees whom the letter writer feels has made a positive difference in the lives of the students of Island Trees. 

FOUNDERS DAY AWARD is presented to an educator in the Island Trees School District.  This person is selected based on letters received nominating that person.

TEACHER RECOGNITION DAY is a PTA sponsored breakfast served to all the staff at Sparke to thank them for all their hard work throughout the year.

PLANT SALE is an annual event that takes place the week before Mother's Day.  Flats may be pre-purchased at a discounted price prior to the sale.  The day of the sale the children can purchse gifts for Mother's Day.  This is a non-profit event and the price range is from $.25 to $4.00.

AUTHOR AND ARTIST NIGHT is an evening event where every student's art work is displayed throughout the classroom and hallways of Sparke School.  You are free to explore the school at your own pace. This evening also includes a choral concert for each grade level. 

FIELD DAY is a Physical Education sponsored all day event that consists of relay races, tug of war, the fourth grade kickball game, and many more activities.  On this day the children learn team spirit and cooperation.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY is a night where all the volunteers are recognized for their work throughout the school year.  This night is celebrated just prior to the last PTA meeting and includes a light snack and refreshments.

FATHER'S DAY SALE is an event where the children can purchase small gifts for Father's Day.  The gifts range from $.25 to $5.00.  The children get the opportunity to learn how to purchase items, budget their money and make change.

MOVING UP CEREMONY is the graduation ceremony for the fourth graders moving up to the Middle School. It takes place in the Little Theatre at the High School.  The ceremony takes place during the school day.  Refreshments are served in the cafeteria after the ceremony.

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