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Welcome Tea Stop in for coffee, tea and food after you drop off your kids on the first day of school.
Back to School Picnic The Dads’ Club cooks hot dogs and burgers and provides games for kids to play with new and old friends at this community potluck at Dimond Park.
Back to School Night Every parent should attend this event, to learn about your teacher’s educational goals. Children of parents who attend BTS night tend to get better grades, teachers report.
Grade-Level Potlucks Meet your children’s friends and their parents at these fun events that unite the community.
Work Days Several times a year, the Dads Club sponsors work parties where families can volunteer together to help teachers and improve the school. An opportunity to build a sense of community service in kids.
Harvest Festival Have some fall fun with the kids playing carnival games, purchase pumpkins and baked goods, and have your car washed by fifth-graders raising money for science camp!
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Winter Concert/Holiday Bazaar Applaud the efforts of our school orchestra, shop for baked goods and/or gifts made by kids and their parents, and sing holiday favorites from around the world together.
Martin Luther King Oratorical Fest Visit school during the day to hear each class present their version of MLK’s dream. Bring tissues—it’s moving. Every year students go on to city and sometimes state competitions. See more
Family Reading Night Reading is fundamental – and fun. Children bring their parents to school to eat dinner, read together and get a free book.
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Variety Show This event has been a special highlight for two decades. This event nurtures many children from shyness to confidence over the years. Students get an opportunity to build their performance skills and enjoy seeing their fathers goof around on stage.
Spring Concert Visit school during the day to appreciate the sounds of the school orchestra
Multicultural Potluck/Program Celebrate every aspect of our school’s diversity through the delicious ethnic foods, and entertaining songs and dances prepared by Sequoia’s parents, children and community members.
Pancake Breakfast Every May for decades, the Dads’ Club has flipped hundreds of pancakes and served the community a delicious breakfast. Invite your friends and neighbors, and shop at the Rummage Sale afterwards.
Open House Visit your child’s classroom to appreciate the work they’ve done since Back-to-School night. Then go visit other classrooms so your child can meet next year’s potential teachers and see new classrooms.
Spring Work Day Sequoia holds an Earth Day event each spring, in conjunction with other city projects.
Healthy Start Showcase Students from our after-school program show off their talents and new skills at this fun evening event.
Major Fundraiser Parent groups sponsor a major fundraising event each year, such as a silent auction, spaghetti feed, read-athon, etc.
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