School Events 

Tam Valley has several school-wide events throughout the year. These events are a great opportunity for your Tam Valley Tiger to socialize outside the classroom and help families build community. Some of the events are fundraisers, some are just for fun. Below is a list of school events that take place each year. Dates of each event will be published on the PTA calendar as well as on the upcoming events page

Welcome Back Picnic

Bring your own lunch, drinks, blankets, and chairs for a fun afternoon of community and connection! Families can enjoy the playground, meet new classmates, and celebrate the start of another great year together. The PTA provides a sweet treat for everyone.

Back to School Night

This is a parent-only weekday evening event at the beginning of the school year. This is a chance to hear from the Principal in the MPR, meet your child’s teacher, and check out their classrooms.

Spirit Days

Our school has regular spirit days that are determined by the Student Council. One way to show spirit is for students to wear orange and black.

You can also buy Tam Valley shirts and gear through the Tam Valley store. All proceeds support the PTA. 

Movie Night

A free community event on the grounds of our school sponsored by the PTA. Join other Tam Valley families under the fall skies with blankets, sleeping bags, popcorn, hot chocolate, and a family-friendly movie. 

Walk-a-thon (WAT)

Tam Valley School’s signature PTA fundraiser has been a beloved tradition for many years. Held on a weekend afternoon early in the school year, this fun community event brings families together as students walk — or run! — laps around the school while parents, friends, and teachers cheer them on.

Halloween Parade

The Tam Valley Halloween celebration is a fun-filled day for our kids. The Halloween Parade showcases the costume creativity of all of our students. Communications about the time and details of the parade will come out in early October.

Buck-A-Book (Formerly Book Fair)

This is a long-held tradition where Tam Valley families donate gently used books and the PTA creates a bookstore in the  MPR. All books are sold for $1, and revenue goes to the PTA. This is an eco-friendly way to support our school and to help reduce waste in our community. This event occurs in the late fall.  

STEM WEEK

During STEM Week, daily science, engineering, and math activities are offered during lunch in the MPR. On two nights during this week, students can choose to bring in a project they have completed at home by themselves or with a partner and display how they followed the scientific method to answer a question that sparked their interest. This is a non-competitive “science fair,” and students from all grades can participate. 

Cabaret

Cabaret is an inclusive and collaborative variety show featuring kids of any grade, where no prior experience performing on stage is necessary. All students who “try out” will be guaranteed a spot in the Cabaret. Acts range from skits, instruments, poetry, dance, comedy, singing, break dancing, rap, band performances, gymnastics, storytelling, and much more!  

Muir Beach Sunset Party 

In the Spring, the PTA coordinates a sunset party at Muir Beach. Bring dinner, drinks, s’mores supplies, and warm layers. Everyone’s welcome (dogs included). 

Open House

This is a child-led event on a weeknight evening at the end of the school year. Your child will show off their work from the year in a relaxed, fun night for the whole family.