Follow the Firebirds
Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 23
- Tuesday, October 27
- Friday, October 30
- Friday, November 6
- Saturday, November 7
- Sunday, November 8
We're glad you're here.
New to Fairmount or back for another year, this is the PTA's corner of the internet. Here's what's coming up, and the links worth bookmarking for the year.
A working get-together for volunteers — the Flyer calls it our volunteer meeting, but you don't have to be signed up for anything to come. If you already help out, or you've been meaning to and want to see how it works first, you're in the right place. Moms, dads, grandparents and friends of Fairmount all welcome.
An interactive evening to connect with other volunteers, share ideas and help shape what's next for Fairmount. We want you there, and we want your voice heard.
We've got a fun challenge planned, plus we're introducing our new Volunteer Kit — a support document so no one is left figuring it out alone. Whatever you take on, you'll have backup.
Come with ideas, questions, or just a willingness to learn and help. No childcare this time, and nothing to sign up for — just turn up. Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. And we want you at the table.
Ways to Get Involved »Questions? Olivia, our VP of Volunteers, is your person — vp@fairmountpta.org
A full week of online bidding, running right alongside Fairmount Goes All In — then the whole thing culminates in a live auction at the party on November 13.
Getaways, experiences, local favorites and a few things you won't see anywhere else. Sneak peeks coming soon — start deciding now what you're going after.
Own a business, or have something great to offer? We're still building the catalog, and every item makes the night bigger.
Donate an Auction Item »Parents are welcome to watch from the gym or cafeteria — please stay for the whole parade before heading to classrooms or off to work. PTA-sponsored class parties follow, run by our Room Parents.
Costumes: students come to school dressed, and bring regular clothes to change into after the party. No masks covering faces except during the parade · no gore, fake blood or weapons · no makeup or hair dye that's distracting during the school day. Parents, same rules — no adult face masks, please.
A Treasure Trove of Tips
The PTA's guide to all things Fairmount — everything you actually want to know, in one place. New or returning, this one's for you.
Open the Welcome PacketEvery family can do one. Most do both.
Your seat at the table:
- Vote on how we spend
- Family directory access
- Covered by PTA insurance when you volunteer
- Special event pricing
- Grade & classroom Communities soon
$11 per adult · $22 per familyDues keep the PTA running, including our state and national membership. Staff and Friend of Fairmount rates available.
Join or Renew »Our one fundraising ask of the year — it replaces the dozen little ones. Give once and you're done.
Suggested $75 per student100% stays at Fairmount. Any amount helps, and no amount is too small.
Give Now »21Wed · Oct Fit Fun Club — Martial Arts2:45–3:45 PM · right after school ›
This month's Fit Fun Club is run by Personal Achievement Martial Arts, one of our Platinum sponsors. An hour of moving, learning something new, and burning off the afternoon — no experience needed.
22Thu · Oct Spirit Night — Bliss Frozen Yogurt12:00–9:00 PM · 11651 W 64th Ave, Arvada ›
20% of all sales comes back to Fairmount — and the window is nine hours, so there's no excuse about timing. Bring the family, fill those cups up.
You must mention "Fairmount Spirit Night FUNraiser" at the register for it to count.
27Tue · Oct Volunteer Huddle5:30–7:00 PM · New Terrain Brewery ›
A working get-together for volunteers — no speaker, just time to share ideas, get organized and meet the people you'd be working alongside. Dinner and drinks provided.
Adults only, and nothing to sign up for — just turn up. Already helping out or only thinking about it, you're welcome.
30Fri · Oct Halloween Parade & Parties8:00–9:15 AM · parade starts right after the bell ›
Parents are welcome to watch the parade from the gym or cafeteria. Please plan to stay for the whole parade before heading to classrooms or off to work. Class parties follow.
Costumes: students come to school in costume and bring regular clothes to change into after the party.
No masks covering faces except during the parade · no gore, fake blood or weapons · no makeup or hair dye that's distracting during the school day. Parents, the same goes for you — no adult face masks, please.
📅 Every date — school and PTA — is in Upcoming Events in the sidebar, and you can subscribe to it from there.
👋 Proudly serving our Firebirds in Golden, Colorado. We're your all-volunteer PTA — a 501(c)(3) partnering with families, teachers and staff to make every child's potential a reality.
Here's how this year's budget breaks down.
Wondering why we ask you to join and to give? Your $22 membership doesn't buy the field trip. It buys the organization that makes the field trip possible — the legal standing, the insurance, the volunteers, the vote. Then the other 95% of our budget pays for the trip.
Every family makes Fairmount stronger — whether you join, give, or lend an hour. It all lands on our kids. Every Child. One Voice. Go Firebirds! 🔥
