Can you believe itβs already October?! We love this time of year at Brownβcooler weather, fun traditions, and so many wonderful ways to get involved with our school community. Hereβs everything coming up this month with the PTA and how you can jump in and support our students and staff!
π Everybody In Campaign
π When: Oct. 1β29
Itβs hereβour biggest and only parent-focused fundraiser of the year! The Everybody In Campaign is all about coming together as a community to support the amazing things happening at Brown. π―Our goal this year is to raise $100,000 to support our International Baccalaureate (IB) programβthis includes funding for Spanish instruction, field trips, classroom enrichment, and so much more.
Weβre aiming for 100% participation, and that means every family counts. Whether you give financially, volunteer your time, or help spread the wordβyouβre making a difference.
β¨ Give what you can
β¨ Volunteer when you're able
β¨ Be part of something big
Letβs show whatβs possible when Everybodyβs In! Stay tuned throughout October for campaign updates, fun milestones, and ways to celebrate our progress!
π¦Sweet Cow Dine Out
π When: Tuesday, Oct. 7
Love ice cream? Love supporting your school? Then donβt miss our Sweet Cow Dine Out fundraiser! Just mention Brown International when you order at Sweet Cow on October 7, and theyβll donate 40% of your sale back to our school.
π‘ Pro tip: Grab some extra pints for the freezerβevery scoop helps support our students!
π²Bike Bus
π When: Wednesday, Oct. 8, π Meet at 7:15 AM | Roll out at 7:22 AM
Letβs roll! The beloved Brown Bike Bus is back and rolling strong with both the Sloanβs Lake and Snarfβs routes. This group ride to school is a fun, safe, and energetic way to kick off the day with friends and music.
πΆ Have a favorite song? You can even request it for the ride!
Come ride, cheer, or just check it outβitβs a joyful way to celebrate community.
π First Grade Books & Bagels
π When: Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7:45β8:15 AM
Where: Your student's classrooms
First grade families, you're invited to a sweet and simple morning gathering! During Books & Bagels, youβll enjoy breakfast goodies and spend time reading with your student in the classroom.
𧑠Bagels and beverages generously provided by Leroyβs Bagels!
π Come for the books, stay for the bonding!
β€οΈOctober PTA Meeting
π When: Thursday, Oct. 16 | 5:00β6:30 PM
Where: BIA Library
Weβre diving into education-related ballot issues with Kristi Hargrove from Great Education Colorado. Education related legislative topics include Coloradoβs school finance formula, Prop LL, Prop MM, and school board elections.
β¨ Food and childcare provided.
β¨ Everyoneβs welcomeβhope to see you there!
This is a great opportunity to better understand how education policy impacts our studentsβand how we can be informed voters. Everyoneβs welcomeβhope to see you there!
α―ππ»ββοΈββ‘οΈFun Run
π When: Friday, Oct. 17
Where: Brown International Academy
Get ready to cheer your student onβit's time for the annual Fun Run! Students will run during their regular Specials time, and families are encouraged to come out and support their runners.
π Bring signs, cowbells, pom-pomsβletβs make it loud and proud!
π Full class schedule will be shared via the DPS app.
ππFall Festival & Haunted House
Date: Friday, Oct. 24, 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Where: Brown International Academy
Our most festive event of the season is just around the cornerβFall Fest & Haunted House is BACK, and itβs bigger than ever! πThis free community event, brought to you by the PTA, is a beloved Brown tradition that brings together students, families, and staff for an evening of fall fun.
Hereβs what to look forward to:
π Fall-themed games & crafts
π» A spooky (but kid-friendly!) Haunted House
πΆ Music & entertainment
π½οΈ Tasty treats and chili cook-off!
π Fun for the whole family!
Whether youβre new to Brown or a seasoned Fest-goer, this is a canβt-miss night of community spirit and seasonal joy.
No costumes pleaseβ save them for the following weekβs Halloween celebrations!
𧑠Want to help out? Weβll be sharing volunteer sign-ups and event details soonβweβll need plenty of hands to make the magic happen!
Note: More info will be coming from your Room Parents about Halloween classroom parties. Be on the lookout for requests for snacks, volunteers, or costume donations. Got gently used costumes? Weβre collecting them now for students who need one!
β€οΈSupport Our School - Become a Member of the PTA
If you're able, we hope you'll consider becoming a PTA member. When you join the Brown PTA, youβre also joining PTA Colorado and National PTAβthe largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the world.
As a member, youβll have a stronger voice both locally and nationally. Plus, you'll get access to exclusive discounts from Member Benefits Providers like AARP, Hertz, MetLife, Schwanβs Cares, Sharp, Staples, and Sylvan.
Membership is just $15 β a small way to make a big impact! These can be paid online or by emailing info@brownpta.org for more information.
π§ New Brown International Parent Directory
The Brown community loves to stay connected β and now itβs even easier!
https://apps.knack.com/brownpta/parentsearch/search
The 2025β2026 Brown International Parent Directory is live! Use it to connect with room parents, classmatesβ families, and others in the school community.
Participation is optional β by opting in, you agree to receive class and school-related messages from room parents, other participating parents, and the PTA. (Note: This is a parent-organized resource and not officially managed or endorsed by the school or district.)
Bookmark it and stay in the loop all year long!