Join us this Friday for the biggest party of the school year -
Phoenix Fun Day & Dance Party
Friday, Sept 29th, 4:30 - 7:30pm
Chestnutwold Elementary
**This event is RAIN OR SHINE! In the event of inclement weather, much of the event will be located in the gym.
Phoenix Fun Day brings our Chestnutwold families together for an afternoon of fun, games, and more! This annual event is a favorite tradition to kick off the school year, meet new families, and build the Chestnutwold community. It also serves as our biggest fundraiser of the year, paving the way for the PTO to fund many items and programs throughout the school year.
Phoenix Fun Day features games, inflatables, crafts, and an obstacle course; it also includes an hour-long dance party with games! Pizza, baked goods, and spirit wear will be available for sale. All members of the school community are welcome to join the fun!
We've got some exciting new things planned for this year, including a new activity, PLUS, raffle baskets generously donated by local businesses. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
Parent volunteers are needed to help run games, chaperone the bounce houses, set up, breakdown, and work the bake table and pizza booth.
- Volunteer to help with set up or during the event here:
*volunteer signup genius*
- Signup for the Bake Sale here:
*bake sale signup genius*
What to expect on the day of:
Attending: Haven’t RSVPed? That’s ok, you’re still welcome to attend!
Arriving: PFD begins at 4:30. That means students must go home after school. If you are a walker who hangs out on the playgrounds after school, please keep children away while we set up the event. (Might be a good day to play at Elwell or Merwood instead!) Come anytime after 4:30- many kids arrive later, after dance/sports/work.
Food: Pre-ordered pizzas will be available for pick up when you arrive. We might have a few extra pizzas for day-of purchase, but we can’t promise this. If you didn’t pre-order and you’re worried about hunger, please pack your own dinner. Baked goods and drinks will also be available for purchase ($1/item), so please bring cash! Plates for pizza are also not a guarantee, so if that is important to you, please bring your own! Lawn blankets and chairs are also a great idea!
Activities: Dancing, inflatables, obstacle course, craft, temporary tattoos, lawn games, and more!
Raffle Baskets: We have 11 raffle baskets containing items donated by local businesses. Raffle tickets will be for sale for $1/ticket. For two special raffle baskets, tickets will cost $5. (Cash or Venmo accepted.)
Donating: This is a fundraiser for our PTO, so we will have a Donation Station set up where families are welcome to donate if they so desire. (Check, cash, and Venmo accepted.) Curious about what the PTO raises money for? Check out our webpage!
Volunteering: Please check in at the volunteer check-in (Donation Station) before you report to duty!
Spirit Wear: CW clothes and accessories will be available for purchase! (Cash and Venmo accepted.)
Bathrooms: We will have access to the bathrooms in the basement of the school, but we are not permitted to wander around the school. (Please let your alumni children know this is not the time to re-visit their old classrooms.)
Leaving: PFD ends at 7:30. We ask that everyone take a few minutes to pick up any trash and litter you see on the ground. This will help our clean up go much faster. Thank you!
Lost Children: It is not uncommon for younger siblings to get lost, especially as it gets dark. When you arrive, please pick a meeting spot for your children to go to if you are separated and/or show them the DJ booth so they can report to it if you need their name announced.
