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EVENTS

Main Events

Cragmont hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year to build community and to raise vital funds to financially support our school’s academic and arts programming. Please contact ptapresident@cragmont.org to share new ideas, to volunteer on a planning committee, or for more information.  

2019

JULY

SUMMER KINDER PLAYDATE

Opportunity for incoming families to socialize. 
Saturday July 20, 2019
10am - 12pm
Cragmont Playground

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AUGUST

SUMMER KINDER PLAYDATE

Opportunity for incoming families to socialize. 
Sunday August 25, 2019
10am - 12pm
Cragmont Playground

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BACK TO SCHOOL COFFEE

Mingle & meet other new families after drop-off on the first day. 
Monday August 26, 2019
9 - 10am
Cragmont Library

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SEPTEMBER

CRAGMONT FUND DRIVE

Annual PTA fundraising drive to collect vital funds for the school year ahead.  

September 4 - 30, 2019

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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Welcome to the school year, meet teachers & info about upcoming year.

Thursday September 5, 2019

6 - 7:45pm

Cragmont Schoolwide

 

BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

Community event bringing all families together to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. 

Friday September 13, 2019

5:30 – 7:30 pm

San Pablo Park, SW Berkeley

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OCTOBER

READ-A-THON/LITERACY WEEK

Reading event to raise funds through pledges for number of pages read. 

M-F, October 21 - 25, 2019

Cragmont Schoolwide

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PEGASUS BOOK FAIR

Teacher story time with discounted books on offer & a chance to buy books for your class.

Sunday October 20, 2019

Noon - 3pm

Pegasus Book Store on Solano Avenue 

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HAUNTED HALLWAY

A fun & spooky Halloween experience, lightened up for the Ks & TKs.

Thursday October 31, 2019

During school hours 

Cragmont Hallways

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NOVEMBER

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Evening celebration of Mexican culture with food, performances and activities.

Friday November 8, 2019

6 - 8pm

Cragmont Multipurpose Room

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DECEMBER

WINTER FAIRE

An evening of international winter traditions.

Friday December 13, 2019

6 - 8pm

Cragmont Multipurpose Room

2020

JANUARY

LUNAR YEAR CELEBRATION

January 22, 2020

Daytime 'Lion Dance’ performance. During school hours 

Cragmont blacktop 

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FEBRUARY

BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION

Evening event celebrating African American culture.

Friday February 28, 2020

6 - 8pm

Cragmont Multipurpose Room

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MARCH

THE CRAGMONT AUCTION 

Highest earning fundraiser of the year that supports Cragmont’s programming.

(ADULTS ONLY due to alcohol license)

Saturday March 21, 2020

6 - 10pm

David Brower Center

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THE RAFFLE

Students sell raffle tickets for exciting prizes.​

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MAY

THE CRAGMONT CARNIVAL

Community event with carnival games, activities, food and prizes.

Sunday May 3, 2020

1 - 4pm

Cragmont Schoolwide

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STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Luncheon provided by parents & students three times a year.

DATES - TBC

Food drop off 8:15am - noon

Cragmont staff lunchroom

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GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

​Student showcase for Grandparents & Special Friends with morning performances, food, tours & family photos.

Friday May 15, 2020

9 - 10:30am

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JUNE

END-OF-YEAR PICNIC

Gather with families to mark the end of the school year.

Friday June 5, 2020

5 - 7pm 

San Pablo Park, SW Berkeley 

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