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The FUN, FREE events we host are only possible with the support of our family volunteers!  Shifts are always short, so you can still enjoy the time with your family. The students LOVE ABFA events, and you get the opportunity to meet many of your child’s peers and families, while making new friends!

2025/2026 ABFA Calendar

November

Nov. 6th- ABFA meeting + Dr. Shawn Smith (Guest Speaker), 6:00 pm, SJMC

Nov. 12th – Puccini’s Dine to Donate, 4-9pm

Nov. 20th- ABFA Leadership Team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

Nov. 20th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

 

December

Dec. 6th- Dad’s Club Pancake Breakfast

No ABFA Meetings this month

 

January

Jan. 5th- ABFA providing staff lunch during professional day @ noon

Jan. 14th- Skating Fundraiser Party at Roller Cave 6:00-8:30 pm

Jan. 15th- ABFA Leadership team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

Jan. 15th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

 

February 

Feb. 5th- ABFA meeting + Guest speaker, 6:00 pm, SJMC

Feb. 12th- Family Fun Night, 6:00-8:00 pm, ABE

Feb. 19th- ABFA Leadership team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

Feb. 19th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

Feb. 25th- Booster Glow Run Fundraiser, Kick-Off Day

 

March

March 5th- ABFA meeting + Guest speaker, 6:00 pm, SJMC

March 6th- Booster Glow Run, Event Day. Run takes place during school hours.

March 19th- ABFA Leadership team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

March 19th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

March 20th- Students vs Staff Basketball Game

March 27th – April 3rd, Spring Break

 

April 

April 9th- ABFA meeting + spring social event, 6:00 pm, SJMC

April 16th- ABFA Leadership team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

April 16th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

April 30th – Dine to Donate @ Sundae’s Ice Cream, Thursday 12-10PM  |  9922 East 79th Street. Be sure to mention ABE at checkout!

 

May 

May 4th through 8th- Staff Appreciation Week

May 7th- ABFA meeting + Elections + Volunteer appreciation, 6:00 pm, SJMC

May 14th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

May 18th- Susan Jordan Golf Outing

May 22nd- Field Day. Parent Volunteers will be needed at all stations

May 26th- Parade of Stars + Breakfast, 8:30 am.  A welcome back to our ABE students that are graduating from High School!

May 27th- 6th Grade Picnic 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 6th grade clap out 1:15 pm

May 28th- Staff lunch during professional day, noon

past events for 2025/2026 school year

August

Aug. 4th- Dine to Donate w/ Kona Ice 3:30-7:00 pm in ABE parking lot + Meet Us on Monday, 4:00-6:00 pm inside the school.

Aug. 5th- ABFA providing Staff lunch during professional day @ noon

Aug. 6th- First day of school

Aug. 13th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, Susan Jordan Media Center (ABE Library)

Aug. 15th- Back to School Picnic, 6:00-8:00 pm. RSVP & VOLUNTEER SIGN UP. Food provided, bring your own drinks and chairs/blanket for your family. Print Event Flyer

Aug. 21st- ABFA Leadership Team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

Aug. 21st- Back to school night, Session 1: 6:00-6:30 pm, Session 2: 6:30-7:00 pm

Aug. 28th- ABFA meeting + Social Event, 6:00 pm, Susan Jordan Media Center(SJMC). One hour meeting, immediately followed by a social meet up off-site.

Aug. 29th- Popsicle Party for Susan Jordan Summer Reading participants. During school hours

 

September

Sep. 4th- Skating Fundraiser at Roller Cave Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm. Bring the whole family! $9/person  Print Event Flyer

Sep. 18th- ABFA Leadership Team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

Sep. 18th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC

Sep. 25th- Parent Teacher Conferences, ABFA providing Staff Lunch @ noon

Sep. 25th – Dine to Donate @ Sundae’s Ice Cream, Thursday 12-10PM  |  9922 East 79th Street. Be sure to mention ABE at checkout!

Sep. 26th- Family Movie Night, 6:00-9:00 pm, ABE Field.  Free event for the whole family.

 

October

Oct. 2nd- ABFA meeting + Room Parent meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC 

October 13th – Chicago’s Pizza Dine to Donate. 11am-9pm. Oaklandon Rd. location only. 

Oct. 16th- ABFA Leadership Team meeting, 8:30-9:00 am, via Teams

Oct. 16th- Dad’s Club meeting, 6:00 pm, SJMC