Fall Fun at John Still TK-8: Community Events You Won鈥檛 Want to Miss!

Blog entry By Katie Burns, Community Schools Specialist

As the crisp fall weather settles in, the excitement at John Still TK-8 is unmistakable! October and November are packed with community events designed to engage families, promote a drug-free lifestyle, and celebrate our diverse cultures. Here鈥檚 a rundown of what鈥檚 happening this season:鈥

Red Ribbon Week: October 28 鈥 November 1

Join us for Red Ribbon Week, kicking off on Monday, October 28th! Each day will feature a fun theme encouraging students to dress up and show their commitment to a drug-free life. Here鈥檚 what to expect:

Monday (Oct 28th): 鈥淭eam Up for a Drug-Free Life鈥 
Wear your favorite Sports Team Jersey 

Tuesday (Oct 29th ): 鈥淒ouble Up Against Drugs鈥 
Dress like Twins or Triplets with a friend 

Wednesday (Oct. 30th): 鈥淟ead by Example, Say no to Drugs鈥 
Student/Teacher swap. Staff dress like students and students dress like staff 

Thursday (Oct 31st ): 鈥淪care Drugs Away鈥 
Wear your HALLOWEEN COSTUME (no masks or weapons) 

Friday (Nov 1st): 鈥淪hine Bright, Stay Drug-Free鈥 
Wear NEON colors 

Boo Fest: Wednesday, October 30

Don鈥檛 miss our annual Boo Fest on Wednesday, October 30th, from 5 PM 鈥 7 PM! We want to thank Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center and the 茄子视频 City Unified Youth Engagement Support Services Department  for their generous support in making this event possible. Get ready for an evening filled with music, games, and of course, candy!

Halloween Parade: Thursday, October 31

Wrap up October with our Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31st! Students in grades TK-6 will showcase their costumes as they parade through the west campus, starting at 12:45 PM. It鈥檚 always a treat to see the creativity and spirit of our students!

November Events

As we transition into November, there are more opportunities to connect with our John Still community:

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Starting November 15th and running until December 2nd. This is a great chance to discuss your child鈥檚 progress and strengthen the partnership between home and school.

Multicultural Night: Join us on November 20th from 5 PM 鈥 7 PM to celebrate the rich diversity of our school community. Enjoy cultural performances, delicious food, and engaging activities for everyone!

With all these exciting events on the calendar, there鈥檚 never been a better time to be part of the John Still TK-8 family. Let鈥檚 make this fall memorable together!