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
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
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
Evening celebration of Mexican culture with food, performances and activities.
Friday November 8, 2019
6 - 8pm
Cragmont Multipurpose Room
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DECEMBER
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
Evening event celebrating African American culture.
Friday February 28, 2020
6 - 8pm
Cragmont Multipurpose Room
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MARCH
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
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
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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