Event FAQs
Please note that links to sign up may not be active until about a month before the event.
Registration generally opens at 8am on the Monday approximately 3 weeks before an event and closes at 4pm the Tuesday before it.
Teacher Reveal
“Support Neely and find out who is in your class!”
WHAT IS IT?
Who is your teacher?
We will have binders with all of the class lists. You can see who your teacher will be and which of your friends will be with you in class. While you’re there, you can get some food, play some games, and support our school!
Dates:
July 26, 4:00-8:00pm
Place: Peter Piper Pizza on Baseline and Gilbert Roads.
Free tokens with any purchase.
No purchase necessary to view lists.
Back to School Night
“Get all your questions answered”
WHAT IS IT?
Meet Your Teacher
Bring your supplies and see your classroom. Have all your questions answered by the PTO, transportation, the cafeteria staff, VIK, the teachers, and every one else.
Be prepared to sign a lot of forms and make sure you visit each child’s classroom to drop off supplies and familiarize yourselves with the room. We will have a photo station set up to snap selfies.
Date:
July 30, 5:30-7:00pm
Place: Cafeteria and all over campus
Who: All Neely Kids!
What we will have: Answers!
Boo-Hoo Woo-Hoo Breakfast
“It’s a big day. Let’s start it together.”
WHAT IS IT?
Free Breakfast
Many times, parents come to the first day of school brimming with emotion. Sometimes it’s happiness at a kiddo finally growing up and sometimes it’s sadness at a baby getting bigger. However you feel, we are here for you. We can answer your questions and make you feel at home at Neely. Follow the signs after the bell in the morning and enjoy breakfast and some friendly faces.
Date:
August 1, 8:10 – 9:15am
Place: Follow the Signs
Who: Parents of Kindergarteners or first time Neely Parents. Younger siblings are ok to come.
What we will have: Light breakfast food, tissues, and information.
Kids Night Out
“Come to school for fun!”
WHAT IS IT?
A Night of Fun!
Dinner? Yep. Fun Activities? Yep. Entertainment? Of course! And all of it is parent-free! Drop off your kiddo(s) for the night and we will send them home happy and tired, with stories to share, too.
Dates:
September 13, 4:45-9:00pm
April ___, 4:45-9:00pm
If a movie is part of the night, you can send a blanket and pillow with your kid. Make sure your name is on everything so we can get lost items home.
The movie for the night, if one is being shown, will be on the sign up form.
Spooktacular
It’s finally cooling off! Let’s get outside!
WHAT IS IT?
A simple, Free, family event
Picnic in the “Park” at Neely. We will be on the field and around the basketball courts. It’s a great time to be with your Neely friends and enjoy the Arizona Fall. Come in costume and get a head start on the Candy Collecting!
Parents must stay with children and monitor their behavior.
Date:
October ___, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Bring a blanket or chairs for your picnic dinner on the field.
Mother Son Event
Thanks for all of the great ideas!
WHAT IS IT?
A Mother Son BBQ Night
Come hang out with your mom/female guardian and challenge your friends and their moms to some fun games. (Don’t worry Moms… you can do it!). Take part in a scavenger hunt throughout campus – you might even learn a few fun facts about Neely! Play a little, eat some dinner, and have a LOT of fun at this year’s Mother/Son BBQ.
Date:
TBD
This is still in the planning stages, so check back soon!
Evening of the Arts
“A chance to celebrate the artist in all of us”
WHAT IS IT?
A DISPLAY OF THE ART TALENT AT NEELY
Every single student will have a piece of art on display. There will be an opportunity to purchase framed artwork done by your child, participate in the Talent Showcase, attend a musical performance from Neely’s own advanced Band and Strings ensembles, and enjoy some cookies and hot chocolate.
Framed artwork will be for sale. Credit cards accepted for artwork purchases.
Date:
January ___, 2020, 5:00-8:00pm
Bring a pencil for the scavenger hunt
You can get a yummy treat and hot chocolate to warm you up. Purchases are cash only.
Look for details on the talent show coming home before winter break.
Sweetheart Dance
Get your tickets ASAP!
WHAT IS IT?
A DAD AND DAUGHTER SPECIAL NIGHT OUT
Dads, bring your daughters on a special date at school. We will serve dinner and there will be a DJ spinning all the best music for dancing. Get your photo taken, too Don’t wait to sign up! This event ALWAYS sells out quickly!
Date:
February ____, 6:00-9:00pm
One of our biggest and most popular events.
Spring Carnival
“Overheard from a student at a nearby school: I wish I went to Neely so I could go to THAT carnival!.”
WHAT IS IT?
A FULL-SIZED FIELD OF FUN
The Spring Carnival is the PTO’s main fundraiser. The carnival includes a field full of all kinds of rides and bouncers, a petting zoo, lots of fun booths, a silent auction, the basket raffle, dinner, and a concession stand.
Date:
March___, 5:30-8:30pm
A wristband is needed to ride the rides and play the booth games. Tickets are available to purchase food and participate in the raffle.
We will accept credit cards on site, but pre-ordering is encouraged.
Ice Cream Social
Yearbooks and Ice Cream! What else do you need in May?
WHAT IS IT?
A YEARBOOK SIGNING PARTY
Come by the cafeteria for a fun, easy event. Every Neely kid gets one free ice cream. Bring or buy a yearbook and meet your friends for a signing party!
Date:
May ____, 5:30pm
Held in the cafeteria, allergy friendly options for ice cream available
Parents must stay with their children.
Skateland Party
You loved it so we brought it back!
WHAT IS IT?
AN END OF YEAR CELEBRATION
We worked out the kinks and we are excited to roll in circles around the rink with you before the summer starts!
Date:
May ____, 12:30pm
Ray and Alma School location.
Parents must stay with their children.
Restaurant Nights
You get out of making dinner and Neely gets cash!
WHAT IS IT?
Restaurants give back
When Neely families visit restaurants on their designated evenings, the restaurants give us a percentage of the sales in cash. Sometimes it’s 15%, other times it can be 50%! If you check out our earnings last year, you’ll see that these nights add up to several thousand dollars!
Date:
Varies
Prices are the same as always.
All you have to do is show an online flyer or say you’re from Neely.