Programs & Events

Arnold Fun Run

The Arnold Fun Run (formerly our annual Walkathon) is our primary community fundraiser and very exciting all-school event of the year. The money raised from this event funds our entire PTA budget for the school year and excess funds are being used for our capital campaign to build an outdoor learning pavilion for our school. Exciting changes are coming this year including shirts for all participants and fun changes to the race day program.  If you want to help our children be world changers and raise money for our school please contact our chair, Brandon Fields (brandonlfields@gmail.com)

Room Parents

Each school year PTA Parent Members are given the opportunity to sign up to be considered to serve as a room parent for their child's homeroom teacher.  Each homeroom teacher is assigned 2 room parents.  Room parents must be PTA members and have paid their $20.00 annual dues.  Room parents must also have completed a commercial background check through AACPS. We have additional room parents to assist the special education and cultural arts teams.

Room parents serve as a liaison and point of contact between the PTA, teacher and the classroom parents.  Additionally, room parents organize the class parties at Halloween and Valentines Day, gifts for their assigned teacher at holidays and other special occasions and represent the classroom at PTA events during the school year by volunteering at events such as Fall Festival (each homeroom class is assigned a small job), the Holiday Breakfast, the Sweet Spring Soiree and Teacher Appreciation Week. 

You can submit your request to serve as a Room Parent now through our website by visting your families account page and submitting the Room Parent Interest Form located under volunteer opportunties.  All interest forms must be completed by September 15, 2024 to be considered.

Please CLICK HERE for a printable version of this information on being a Room Parent.

For more information please email aesptaroomparents@gmail.com.

Annual Fall Festival

The Fall Festival is a cherished Arnold tradition. It is a fun filled day for the whole family that includes crafts, carnival games, live music, face painting, moonbounce, concessions, and a bake sale. This is an exciting day for Arnold Elementary and the community. Many volunteers are needed to help decorate, organize and staff food, bake sale, and game stations, help with ticket sales, and to solicit donations from area business. Volunteers are also needed from each class to help the Room Parents with running game and activity booths.

**Our Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.**

If you are interested in helping with this event, please email Erin Binner (erinsbinner@gmail.com).

Holiday Breakfast and Secret Shoppe

The AES Holiday Breakfast has quickly become a cherished Arnold tradition.  This family event includes a catered breakfast, photos with Santa, music, crafts, stories, a holiday shop for kids, and more.  If you would like to helo with this event or join the committee, please contact Toni Adams (tvenzondc@gmail.com) or Aubrey Roesener (aubreyroesener@gmail.com)

Santa’s Secret Workshop offers students the unique opportunity to “secretly” purchase and/or make small gifts for family members and friends. Volunteers are needed starting in the fall to coordinate the gift sale with the vendor, assemble craft supplies, and staff gift sales, gift wrapping, and craft stations. Volunteers will be needed the day of the Secret Shop to help children with selections as they do their own shopping. 5th graders and older siblings are also welcome to volunteer.  If you are interested in helping with the Secret Shoppe, please contact Jenn Muller (jennifer.clare.muller@gmail.com).

Teacher and Staff Appreciation

We love our teachers and staff at Arnold Elementary! Our teacher and staff appreciation committee lets them know how much we love them. Volunteers are needed to honor our hardworking teachers and staff throughout the year and most importantly planning a fun-filled, teacher appreciation week in the spring. This committee will also recognize staff during various appreciation days during the year.  This committee has a lot of responsibility - so we need lots of help!  If you are intersted in helpin with Teacher and Staff Appreciation, please contact Kali O'Leary (kalioleary17@gmail.com) or Katie Fields (kates1207@gmail.com)

Spring Soiree Semi-Formal Family Dance

Formerly the Snowflake Dance, this very popular event was moved to the spring in 2022. This event has been expanded over the last 2 years and is now a semi formal event for all Arnold students and their special adult guest. The dance includes the awesome DJ Karl, a glow dance party, a state of the art photo booth, a new outdoor game area, refreshments, raffle prizes and more. This is the new spring event that no one wants to miss!!  If you are interested in helping with the Spring Soiree or donating to the online auction, please contact Erin Binner (erinsbinner@gmail.com)

5th Grade Promotion Ceremony and Activities

We are happy to share that we are regrouping and transitioning back to the Pre-COVID when the 4th Grade Parents plan and execute the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony for our 5th Grade Parents.  After the holidays we will send out a survey so 5th Grade Parents can provide ideas and input for our promotion ceremony.  If you are a 4th Grade Parent and are interested in being a chairperson or serving on this committee please contact PTA President, Erin Binner (erinsbinner@gmail.com).