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• WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS •

Two ways to support Fairmount

Every family can do one. Most do both.

Join or Renew
PTA Membership

Your seat at the table:

  • Vote on how we spend
  • Family directory access
  • Covered by PTA insurance when you volunteer
  • Special event pricing
  • Grade & classroom Communities soon

$11 per adult · $22 per familyDues keep the PTA running, including our state and national membership. Staff and Friend of Fairmount rates available.

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Give
💛 Fund Fairmount First

Our one fundraising ask of the year — it replaces the dozen little ones. Give once and you're done.

Suggested $75 per student100% stays at Fairmount. Any amount helps, and no amount is too small.

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This Month with the PTA
7Wed · Oct Spirit Night — Raising Cane's4:00–8:00 PM · Wheat Ridge ›

Skip cooking on a Wednesday and let Raising Cane's handle dinner. A portion of what our Firebird families spend comes back to Fairmount — so tell them you're with Fairmount when you order. Dine in, carry out, or drive through.

12Mon · Oct Fall Break — No SchoolMonday Oct 12 & Tuesday Oct 13 ›

No school for students on either day — plan ahead for childcare.

21Wed · Oct Fit Fun Club — Martial Arts2:45–3:45 PM · right after school ›

This month's Fit Fun Club is run by Personal Achievement Martial Arts, one of our Platinum sponsors. An hour of moving, learning something new, and burning off the afternoon — no experience needed.

22Thu · Oct Spirit Night — Bliss Frozen Yogurt12:00–9:00 PM · Arvada ›

All afternoon and into the evening — a nine-hour window, so there's no excuse about timing. Bliss sends a share of the day's Fairmount sales back to us. Mention Fairmount at the register.

27Tue · Oct PTA Volunteer Orientation5:30–7:00 PM · at Fairmount ›

Thinking about helping but not sure where you'd fit? Come find out. We'll walk through what the PTA actually does, the roles that need people, and how much time each one really takes.

No commitment required — come listen, ask questions, and decide later.

30Fri · Oct Halloween Parade & PartiesMorning — time to be announced ›

The parade is in the morning, with classroom parties to follow. Exact timing is still being set — watch The Firebird Flyer for it.

📅 Every date — school and PTA — is in Upcoming Events in the sidebar, and you can subscribe to it from there.

Where your money goes

👋 Proudly serving our Firebirds in Golden, Colorado. We're your all-volunteer PTA — a 501(c)(3) partnering with families, teachers and staff to make every child's potential a reality.

Here's how this year's budget breaks down.

In the classroom39%
Grade-level support, field trips, classroom parties, books
School-wide projects32%
Building and playground improvements, scholarship, angel fund
Thanking teachers & staff14%
Staff appreciation, meals, spirit shirts
Events for families10%
Back to School Bash, Field Day, Talent Show, 5th grade send-off
Keeping the PTA running5%
Administration, insurance, and our state and national PTA dues

Wondering why we ask you to join and to give? Your $22 membership doesn't buy the field trip. It buys the organization that makes the field trip possible — the legal standing, the insurance, the volunteers, the vote. Then the other 95% of our budget pays for the trip.

Every family makes Fairmount stronger — whether you join, give, or lend an hour. It all lands on our kids. Every Child. One Voice. Go Firebirds! 🔥

 

Welcome to the Fairmount Garden & Garden Club!

A little about our Fairmount Garden...

First, it is for everyone! You are always welcome to stop by and look, harvest, and enjoy.

 

Classrooms visit the garden to help plant and learn about how our food grows and the challenges of gardening. Our garden club volunteers also maintain five indoor hydroponic growing towers that visit different classrooms throughout the year. Fifth-grade students participate in a semester-long program where they pick and study their plants for the tower and get some hands-on lessons related to gardening and how the indoor grow towers work.

 

A little about our Fairmount Garden Club...

The Garden Club is an after-school program run by PTA volunteers that encourages healthy eating habits, fosters an understanding of where our food comes from, and helps students form a deeper connection with the natural world.

 

Students can learn practical skills such as gardening, planting, nurturing plants, and harvesting fruits and vegetables through participation. It’s amazing the vegetables kids will try and eat!  The program also provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle and how they can positively impact the environment. Overall, the Garden Club is a fantastic place for students to grow their knowledge, skills, and passion for healthy living and environmental sustainability.

 

Our objectives include providing immersive, experiential learning opportunities, fostering a deep-seated appreciation for fruits and vegetables, promoting physical activity and outdoor exploration, and offering locally sourced produce to students and their families.

 

 

 

 

 

We have garden club sign-ups in the fall and spring, and they fill up quickly.

 

Keep an eye out in the Weekly Messenger for updates on participation and sign-ups