Briarwood PTA-Sponsored Events & Programs
To volunteer to help with any of these events, you can:
Thank you for your support!
Popsicle Pop-In
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When
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August 10, 2026, 4:00-6:00pm
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Who
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Briarwood incoming students and their families/guardians
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What
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Pop into Briarwood before school starts! Students can meet their new teachers, catch up with friends, and have a cold treat! 4:00-5:00pm for last names A-L, 5:00-6:00pm for last names M-Z.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Kara Raasch
Jodie Hayes
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Boohoo Coffee
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August 14, 2026, 8:10am
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Who
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Kindergarten Parents/Guardians
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What
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Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast with the other parents on your Kindergartners' first day of elementary school.
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Spirit Wear
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When
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Fall & Winter 2025
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Who
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All Briarwood students
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What
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Briarwood shirts, sweatshirts and more will be offered for purchase twice during the year – in August and again around the holidays. Learn more about how to buy spirit wear during our back to school events, communications. A portion of sales benefits Briarwood PTA.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Emily Gafford
Jessica Becker
Sarah Gilman
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Grade Level Parties
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When
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Fall 2026 (held every other year)
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Who
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Briarwood parents/guardians
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What
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This is a fun adult-only evening for all of the parents/guardians in each grade to get to know each other – and to raise $ for PTA. While there is no cost to attend, donations are suggested and encouraged. (Suggested donation amount is what you would spend on a night out on the town.)
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Laura Johnson
Emily Demo
Morgan Moberg
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Family Movie Night
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When
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September 17, 2026
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Who
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Briarwood students, families/guardians, friends, family, neighbors
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What
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Bring your families to Briarwood to watch an outdoor movie with the Briarwood community.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Kevin Arnhold
Merritt Arnhold
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Grandparents' Day Picnic Lunch
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When
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September 25, 2026 (A-L), October 2, 2026 (M-Z)
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Who
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Grandparents of Briarwood students
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What
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Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic with your grandchildren at Briarwood during the school day.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Heather Rowe
Haley Killough
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Bulldog Jog
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When
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October 3, 2026
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Who
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Briarwood students, families/guardians, friends, family, neighbors
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What
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Bulldog Jog is a fun, free-to-attend fun run for the entire Briarwood community. The 1-mile jog/walk will be followed by a 3K jog/walk, Participants will run/walk through beautiful Meadowbrook Park.
NOTE: No pets, bikes or scooters.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Jace McClasky
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Skating Parties
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When
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Sept. 22th 6-8pm, Feb. 18th, 6-8pm, Apr. 13th 6-8pm
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Who
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All Briarwood students, parents/guardians (siblings welcome)
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What
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Skate with friends at Skate City during Briarwood’s very own skating parties, held in the afternoon/early evening four times during the school year. Admission is approximately $5, including skate rental. Students must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. No drop-offs.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Courtney Smith
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Dining Partners
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When
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Once a month, August-April
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Who
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Anyone!
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What
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Throughout the school year, Briarwood PTA partners with various nearby and area restaurants that donate a percentage of their day’s sales to Briarwood PTA. Current/past dining partners include Culver’s, Johnny’s in the Village, Jalapeno’s Brookside, Chipotle and more!
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Courtney Smith
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Read-A-Thon
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When
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October 19-23, 2026
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Who
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All Briarwood students
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What
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Read-A-Thon is an annual fundraising effort benefiting PTA programs and activities. Students have the option of soliciting donations from family, friends and neighbors to support Briarwood Bulldogs’ daily dedicated reading time. In addition to fun themes each day (i.e. PJ Day), special guests read stories live on Briarwood’s Facebook page, too.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Elizabeth Simonich
Kaitlyn Den Beste
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A Day at Briarwood with Veterans
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When
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November 11, 2026
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Who
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Invited Veterans of Briarwood students
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What
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On Veteran’s Day, Briarwood welcomes veterans for a meaningful morning event to honor those who’ve served in the military. Activities include an outdoor assembly, presentations and classroom tours.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Alison Centonzio
Cindy Ormsby
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Chat & Chew
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When
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January - March 2027
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Who
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Briarwood Students, Grades 2-6
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What
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Chat & Chew is an optional, free-to-participate book club for grades 2-6. This 6-week program runs January to March. Participating students will read three-four grade-appropriate books at home (or during class time reading) over the course of the program. (Books are provided by PTA.) They will meet over lunchtime once a week for small groups discussions about the book facilitated by adult volunteers.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Liz Johnson
Megan Van Emon
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Trivia Night
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When
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February 20, 2027 (held every other year)
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Who
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Briarwood parents/guardians
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What
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Briarwood’s Trivia Night is a fun, adult-only evening of trivia, prizes and fun.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Kim Hill
Margaret Bruce
Cortney Mendenhall
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Book Fair
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When
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April 12-15, 2027
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Who
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All Briarwood Students
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What
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Students will have the chance to browse tons of used books – donated by our Briarwood community – during the school day as well as after school. All books will be priced between $0.25 and $2.00. Event organizers will conduct a book drive in the spring to stock the shelves. All proceeds go toward Briarwood PTA to fund various events and activities.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Rachel Wymore
Megan Ilten
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Progressive Dinner
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April 23, 2027 (held every other year)
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Who
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Briarwood parents/guardians
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What
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This bi-annual fundraising event is a long-time Briarwood tradition, and a favorite evening among many. To kick off the evening, participants convene at one of two designated hosts’ homes for Appetizers. At the Appetizer Houses, everyone will receive their Dinner House assignments. (Dinner assignments are assigned randomly by event organizers.) Dinner hosts provide dinner and drinks for about 4-6 couples. After dinner, time to head to the Dessert House for sweet treats and more fun. Cost to participate is approximately $50 per person. All proceeds support Briarwood PTA programs and activities.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Lindsey Pryor
Sarah Richardson
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2nd Grade Bike Rodeo
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When
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April 30, 2027
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Who
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2nd Grade Students
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What
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The School Resource Officer and Mr. Lash teach 2nd grade students the rules of the road and bike safety during this school-day event. Participating students bring their bikes and helmet the morning-of the event and demonstrate and hone their riding skills.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Sean Robertson
Andrew Spitsnogle
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Carnival
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When
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May 14, 2027
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Who
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All Briarwood students, families/guardians (siblings welcome)
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What
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Briarwood’s all-school Carnival is open to all students and their families/caretakers. Come enjoy games, bounce houses, photo booth, cake walk, food and more! Admission is free.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Megan Craven
Jenny McCall
Molly Siver
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PTA Events in the 2027-2028 School Year
It's not too early to get involved!
Bulldog Bash (Briarwood Auction)
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When
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Spring 2028 (held every other year)
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Who
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Briarwood parents/guardians/caregivers
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What
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Briarwood’s bi-annual auction raises money to fund two years of PTA-sponsored programming and activities.
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Interested in helping? Contact...
Craig Dawson
Kaitlyn Den Beste
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