To help with planning or to volunteer for any of these events, email: volunteer.chair@fairmontschool.org
Questions? events@fairmontschool.org
When: Sun, Sept. 20th, 2026 2-4PM
Where: Fairmont El Cerrito Library Parking Lot
What: A fun, casual day for new and returning families to gather. Highlights include a PTA booth with volunteer training and merch sales, book swap, bike/scooter course, karaoke, face painting, and a bake sale!
When: Fri, Oct. 2nd, 2026 8:30AM-2:40PM
Where: Fairmont Field
What: Our big annual fundraiser where students make individual pledge pages and run laps around the field to raise money for our PTA education and enrichment programming!
When: Sat, Oct 17th, 2026 1-4pm
Where: Fairmont black top. Enter through the gate at the Lexington circle.
What: A fall-themed community event that includes apple baking content, karaoke, craft stations, carnival games, pumpkin painting, costume swap and more! This event is free, but includes fundraising via carnival games tickets, food booths, and a bake sale.
When: Feb 1st - 26th, 2027
Where: Online
What: Help raise money for enrichment opportunities not covered by the district by bidding on a variety of gifts, experiences, and gift cards donated by local businesses.
When: Fri, March 19th, 2027 6:15-8:15PM
Where: Fairmont MPR
What: Celebrate Fairmont's cultural diversity with food, live performances, and more! Bring a dish to share that celebrates your culture and show off your traditional clothes!
When: Sun, May 23rd, 2027 12-3PM
Where: Lexington Circle and Eureka
What: A fabulous family block party open to our broader community with live music and performances by our students and school community, food & bake sale, scooter course, bubble fun, arts & crafts, face painting, firefighters, and more!
When: Mon-Wed, April 19-21st, 2027
What: All 5th graders get to spend three days at the Marin Headlands with NatureBridge. They hike the trails, explore marine science through hands-on activities, take part in environmental service projects, and build lasting connections through team-building adventures.
For more information, email: pta@fairmontschool.org
2026-2027 STAFF APPRECIATION BRUNCHES
On their assigned Friday, parents from each grade work together to contribute food and drinks to a staff appreciation brunch in the staff lounge. Look out for a sign-up email from your parent connector!
When: Mark your calendar with your child's grade to contribute a dish!
4th grade: Friday, September 11th, 8AM
3rd grade: Friday, October 16th, 8AM
2nd grade: Friday, November 6th, 8AM
5th grade: Friday, January 15th, 8AM
6th grade: Friday, February 5th, 8AM
1st grade: Friday, March 12th, 8AM
Kindergarten: Friday, April 2nd, 8AM
TK: Friday, May 7th, 8AM