Newsletter 1/5/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Middle School Spookarama Night Needs Lead Volunteers!
*NEW*

Planning for the 2026–2027 Middle School Spookarama Night is beginning, and we need your help to make it happen!

Middle School Night is a beloved part of the two-evening Spookarama tradition, offering a fun, safe, and spooky celebration just for our 6th- to 8th-grade students. To continue hosting this event, we must secure five lead volunteers to partner with the elementary Spookarama team and share planning responsibilities.

We are seeking Leads for the following roles:

• Head Lead / Event Coordinator: Oversee overall planning, logistics, and volunteer coordination.
• Food Lead: Coordinate pizza, snacks, and beverages.
• Games Lead: Oversee the coordination of parents to run activities such as Minute-to-Win-It games and other favorites.
• Decorations Lead: Oversee décor planning and setup in collaboration with the elementary design team.
• Treat Trot Lead: Organize the “Musical Scares: Treat Trot.”

Why this matters
To move forward with Middle School Night for 2026–2027, we must have all five lead volunteers confirmed by May 2026. If these positions are not filled, we will not be able to host a middle school Spookarama event next year.

Time Commitment
These roles involve light planning throughout the school year, coordination with the established elementary Spookarama team, and helping recruit/support volunteers as the event gets closer.

Interested? Have questions?
Please reach out to spookarama@beverlyclearyschool.org to volunteer or learn more.

Your leadership can help keep this tradition alive — thank you for supporting our middle school community!

Host a Heritage Night Booth
*NEW*

On Thursday, February 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the PTA will host Heritage Night, a time for families to come together to share their culture with our school community. Sign up to host a booth to share your family’s heritage through pictures, artifacts, music, art, games, and food. Booths are meant to be simple, fun, and easy to put together. Interested? Complete the form below by January 30th. Contact Dawn Isaacs at dawnmarieisaacs@gmail.com with any questions.

BOOTH SIGN UP FORM

General PTA Meeting: Monday, January 12 at 7 pm 
*NEW*

The next PTA General Meeting will be held in the school library (or via Zoom) on Monday, January 12. All community members are invited to join! Check out the Meeting Agenda to see what will be discussed this month and get access to the meeting via Zoom.

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Volunteers Needed for OBOB - 2/21/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to support our Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) event on February 21! OBOB is a fun and engaging day for our students, and it wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing community.

There are a variety of roles available, and signing up early helps us plan and ensure the day runs smoothly. Whether you can help for a short shift or the whole event, your support makes a big difference.

Sign up early to secure a spot and help make OBOB a success! More details and the sign-up link are available below.

Thank you for supporting our readers and teams!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Blazers Night - Order Deadline 1/23/2026

Join us for an exciting night of basketball in support of Beverly Cleary School. A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit the BCS PTA. This is a fantastic opportunity to show your school spirit while enjoying the game with friends, family, and fellow members of the school community.

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Questions? Email communications@beverlyclearyschool.org.

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