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PTA Events
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Comet Craze Fun Run                            
2017-2018 Date(s):  October 6, 2017

The Comet Craze Fun Run promotes exercise and fitness while doing good!  The event promotes friendly competition, personal bests, healthy choices, commitment and teamwork.  Kerr Comets from every grade run/walk laps to earn pledges they collect in advance; all while being cheered on by parents, teachers and staff.  This is Kerr PTA's top fundraiser--directly
benefitting classrooms and augmenting the school's budget for instruction and enrichment programs.
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Medical City Children's Kids Teaching Kids/21-Day Challenge
2017-2017 Date(s): Registration September 25-October 8, 2017; Challenge October 9-29, 2017​

Kerr Elementary will compete with other Allen ISD schools for the most participation in the annual Kids Teaching Kids 21-Day Challenge. The 21-Day Challenge encourages students and their families to make healthier snack choices for 21 days--with the goal of making better eating a habit. Help our school win while you get on the right track for healthy eating. Read more about it at kids-teaching-kids.com.

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Walk to School Day
2017-2018 Date(s):  October 4, 2017; May 9, 2018

Get some exercise and fresh air on Walk to School Day!  It's a great opportunity to take the rush out of the morning and enjoy the journey.  Students are encouraged to tidy up our neighborhood along the way.  The Health & Environment Committee coordinates this semi-annual event. 

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Medical City Children's Health Hustle
2017-2018 Date(s):  October 25, 2017

Health Hustle is a multi-school event that, in its third year, will be bigger and better than ever. This year, the Allen ISD Council of PTAs and its volunteers are coordinating the event at the Allen Event Center. The goal of Health Hustle is to introduce our students and families to the health and wellness resources our community has to offer; and, to make wellness fun. More than 100 area vendors and organizations and thousands of attendees make this an exciting event. Save the date and plan to #DoTheHustle!

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Scholastic Book Fairs
2017-2018 Date(s):  December 4-7, 2017; April 23-26, 2018

The Kerr Elementary PTA sponsors Scholastic book fairs each year.  These events are designed to further excite Kerr students about reading while generating funds to support the overall PTA program.  This is a great opportunity to volunteer and interact with students of all ages.
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Allen Eagle Run
2017-2018 Date(s):  March 3, 2018                                                          

The Kerr PTA coordinates our students' participation in the annual Allen Eagle Run.  The event, now in in its' sixth year, benefits Foundation for Allen Schools, Allen Council of PTAs, and campus and local PTAs. The 2016 event had 3,450 participants and raised more than $80,000 to support students and teachers.
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Culture Share
2017-2018 Date(s):  March 2, 2018

One of the many things that makes Kerr Elementary special is the diversity of our students and their families. Culture Share celebrates our diversity.  Parents, students and volunteers from countries throughout the world share ethnic food, dance, music, songs, crafts and general information about their countries and cultures.  The goal is to further cultural awareness, promote tolerance and inspire respect for our different cultures--as one community. 
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Family Fun Fest                                
2017-2018 Date(s):  April 20, 2018

Bounce houses...carnival games...raffles...auctions...food...yummy treats.  Family Fun Fest is a highlight of the 
annual PTA event calendar. Family and friends are all invited to join us for this fantastic Friday night of fun!
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Staff Appreciation Week             
2017-2018 Date(s):  April 30-May 4, 2017

The Staff Appreciation Committee coordinates our annual Staff Appreciation Week.  National PTA designates this week to personally thank our students’ teachers for their sacrifices and support for children throughout the year. While appreciation alone will not reduce the challenges teachers face, it will let them know their efforts are not going unnoticed.
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Spirit Events
2017-2018 Date(s): September 22, 2017; October 28, 2017; January 26, 2018; TBD

Throughout the school year, Kerr PTA will present a number of events designed to strengthen our school community and  
celebrate the Kerr Comet spirit!  Additional information about each event will be circulated closer to each date.
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​September 22, 2017 - Jump Street
October 28, 2017 - Fall Fun at the Park
January 26, 2018 - Allen Americans Spirit Night

In addition to PTA events, Chik-fil-A of Allen (McDermott) sponsors Spirit Days the second 
Monday of every month, September-May.  These events directly benefit the Kerr Elementary School budget.
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Kerr Elementary:
1325 Glendover Drive
Allen, TX 75013
(214) 495-6765


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Kerr Elementary School PTA  |  1325 Glendover Drive   |   Allen, TX  75013
Kerr Elementary PTA is a non-profit tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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