EVENTS
Holiday Workshop
Students will enjoy a festive craft, tasty craft and holiday movie with their class. We’d love a few festive volunteers to make the fun happen. Stay tuned!
Tasty Tuesday - Smokey and the Brisket
Lemon Avenue families, mark your calendars!
Tasty Tuesday • December 9 at Smokey and the Brisket!Come enjoy BBQ favorites, stacked sandwiches, fresh salads, and their tasty pizza — all while supporting our school.
Every bite sends 10% back to the PTA, helping fund programs and experiences for our amazing students.
Bring the kids, meet other families, and celebrate our school community.
Garden Pals - Giving Tuesday
Give More, Grow More!
Donate at the$25 Butterfly level or above by December 4th and enjoy two complimentary wristbands for the Spring Garden Gala!
Holiday Food Drive
All aboard! Each classroom will collect food items and notes of thanks for the San Diego Food Bank staff volunteers. The class with the most points (1 point for each donated food item/1 point for each thank you note) will have lunch with the principal - complete with treats and a special Conductor’s Table celebration!
Pie Day
🥧Pie Day! 🥧
Help us show our gratitude this Thanksgiving season by donating a pie for our amazing staff. 🧡
Sign up (soon) to bring a pie and help us say “thank you” for all they do!
Tasty Tuesday - Chuck E. Cheese
Tasty Tuesday is back! Join us at Chuck E. Cheese in Santee on Nov. 18 from 3–9 PM — 20% of your purchase goes to Lemon Avenue PTA! Come together, support our school, and meet Chuck E. at the front gate after school!
Square 1 Art Fundraiser
Our school’s Square 1 Art is now uploaded and ready for purchase NOW through November 12th!
You will receive the order packet very soon in your child's take home folder and/or backpack - but you can view/order your child’s art immediately, click the link below and fill out the required fields:
Square 1 Art Search
Red Ribbon Week
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is here! 🎀
Lemon Avenue is proud to be a drug-free school! 🍋
Join us in celebrating October 27–31 with fun spirit days all week long — show your pride and stay drug free! ❤️
Fall Carnival
Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun! Join us at the annual Lemon Avenue Fall Carnival on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5–8 PM. Carnival Games, Food Trucks, The Stickley Haunted House, Face Painters, Ghost Bubbles, and more! —don’t miss it!
Visit the Fall Carnival page for more information and details about this event!
Tasty WEDNESDAY - The Hills
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Tasty WEDNESDAY!
The Hills
October 22nd 5-9pm
Game Room | Great Food | Support a Great Cause!
Bring the whole family out for an evening of food, fun, and fundraising! Enjoy delicious meals and have a blast in the game room. A portion of the evening's proceeds will go directly to support our PTA — helping fund programs, events, and more for our amazing students.
Let’s pack the place and make a difference together. See you there!
Snow Day
BIG NEWS! For the FIRST TIME EVER… it’s SNOW DAY at Lemon Avenue Elementary!
We’re turning the school into a winter wonderland with sledding, snow play, and unforgettable fun—all during the school day!
Make sure to send a change of clothes (socks, gloves, the whole cozy kit!) because it’s going to be SNOW much fun!
Fall Garden Fundraiser
We’re excited to invite you to our Fall Garden Fundraiser on Thursday, September 26th. Together, we can help the Lemon Avenue Garden thrive for our kids next year!
🌿 Did you know? Our garden is not funded by the district—it’s made possible entirely through the generosity of our families and community. Your support keeps this student-centered outdoor classroom growing strong.
📌 Check out the attached flyer for all the details.
💚 Become a Garden Pal today and help keep our kiddos learning in the garden.
🎟 Grab your presale wristbands through the link bit.ly/3VNxXWJ to skip the lines—
✨ The first 30 presale wristbands come with 1 FREE raffle ticket!
Fall Garden Fundraiser - Volunteer Sign Up Form
🌿 Fall Garden Fundraiser
📅 Thursday, Sept. 26
💚 Our garden isn’t district-funded—it grows because of YOU!
🎟 Presale Wristbands
— Available through 2:30 pm, 9/25
— Skip the line + first 30 get a FREE raffle ticket!
🙌 Volunteer Sign-Up
— Pick a slot that works for you
— Many hands make light work
✨ Let’s keep our kiddos learning in the garden!
Reflections Art Competition
I Belong! This year’s theme for the 2025-26 Reflections Art Program. Where do you belong – in your family, enjoying a hobby, experiencing your culture or is it participating in a sport? This is an opportunity for students to explore their creativity and express themselves through visual arts, dance, music, literature, or film, celebrating the theme of self-expression and individuality. Check out PTA.org/Reflections for rules and more information.
It’s so easy to enter this year! Digitally capture (photo, video, audio) your student’s entry and submit at bit.ly/LemonReflections.
Due date is October 30th, 2025
Tasty Tuesday - Menchies
Cool down with a cup of Frozen Yogurt and warm up our school spirit! Join us for Tasty Tuesday on September 16th at Menchie’s. Froyo with friends is the sweetest way to support our school!
Book Fair
The Book Fair is back on campus in our Library next week Monday - Thursday. You can set up an eWallet for your student today. Follow the link below.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lemonaveelementaryschool1
50% of all proceeds from the Fair come back to Lemon Avenue to help us purchase more books and supplies for classrooms, the Library and your students!
Monday
Class shopping - 1st - 5th
2:20pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday
7:45am - 8:00am
Class shopping - TK + K
1:05pm - 2:00pm
Wednesday
7:45am - 8:00am
2:20pm - 3:30pm
Thursday
7:45am - 8:00am
2:20pm - 3:30pm
Docent Training + Breakout Session
Join us for our Volunteer Docent Training on September 3rd at 5:30 PM at the outdoor lunch tables. We’ll be breaking out into sessions for:
🎨 Art Docents
🌿 Garden Docents
🧺 Basket Docents
🏫 Room Reps
Refreshments served!
Garden Volunteers Needed
Lets get the Garden Growing.
Join us to weed, prep and beautify - many hands make light work.
Don’t forget your hat, water, and sunscreen. See you there!
Dip N Dots
Join us THIS Friday (8/29) after school for $5 Dip ‘n’ Dots!
Grab a 5-pack punch card ($25) so you don’t have to bring cash each time!
Tasty Tuesday - Dukes Old Fashioned Burgers
Support Your School – One Burger at a Time!
Join us at Duke's Old Fashioned Onion Burgers on Tuesday, August 26th, for a delicious way to support our PTA!
Mention Lemon Avenue PTA at checkout and a portion of sales will go directly to benefit our PTA – helping fund programs, events, and resources for our amazing students and teachers.
Come hungry, bring your friends, and let’s make a difference together!
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Burgers with a Side of School Spirit!
Join our school community tonight for Tasty Tuesday at Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burger and help support our amazing PTA! Grab a bite, hang out with friends, and let’s turn burgers into a better school—one delicious meal at a time! #TastyTuesday #LemonAvePTA #DukesOnionBurgers
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Family BINGO Night
Join us for Family Bingo Night!
Mark your calendars for Monday, Aug. 25th because you won’t want to miss this FUN-filled evening hosted by your PTA!
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Lunch Tables
What’s Included: Free pizza , water , and amazing prizes for our lucky Bingo winners!
Bring the whole family for a night of laughs, prizes, and community spirit. Whether you're a Bingo champ or a newbie, there’s a spot for everyone!
Don’t forget to spread the word and RSVP – it’s going to be an evening you won’t forget!
RSVP Link: RSVP Here
Volunteer Orientation
✨ Want to Get Involved? ✨
Come learn about our volunteer opportunities and get a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing programs and events hosted by the PTA!
👥 Interested in becoming a volunteer or docent?
We’d love to meet you and share how you can make a difference!
Back to School Night
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th for Back to School Night!
The PTA Association Meeting begins at 5:00 PM, followed by Volunteer Orientation at the lunch tables.
Classrooms open at 5:30 PM.
All are welcome!
Garden Gathering - Coffee with the Principal
Join us Friday, August 15th for a fun morning in the school garden! ☕ Meet the Principal 🌱 Learn about our Garden Program 🍩 Enjoy complimentary coffee & donuts!
