Golden Hill Elementary School of the Creative and Performing Arts is supported by many volunteers who help make the school year FUN with various events and programming for students and their families. The events listed below are a product of the teamwork between the PTA and Golden Hill Elementary School Foundation (GHEF). More specific information about each event will become available as the date nears. We encourage parent participation to make all of our events a success for our students.
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2024-25 Events
Schoolwide Playdate
Friday, August 9, 5pm
Join fellow Gators on the playground for a casual playdate. Bring a friend and make a few new ones before the first day!
Back to School Night
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Grades 4-6, 5:45-6:15pm
Grades TK-3, 6:35-7:05pm
Meet your child’s teacher, hear from Principal Dr. Anderson, and get a feel for the Golden Hill SCPA campus.
Welcome Back Movie Night
Friday, August 23, 2024
Join fellow Gators for “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie outside under the stars! Lawn games and picnicking start at 5:30pm.
Generously sponsored in part by Butler Pediatric Dentistry
Family Arts Night
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Enjoy an evening of various arts-filled rotations in partnership with All the Arts Foundation.
Book Fair
Monday, September 16-Friday, September 20, 2024
Looking to stock up your library, or that of a special teacher? Drop in for books for all ages in the family.
Lunch with a Loved One
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Join your child for special one-on-one time at lunch! Bring a favorite meal and enjoy the recess from work on the lunch benches of the Golden Hill playground.
Family Hoedown Dance
Friday, September 20, 2024
Enjoy an old fashioned line dancing night with food and fun! Learn dances from an instructor, treats, a photobooth, and enjoy an evening on campus with family and friends.
Generously sponsored in part by Drake Real Estate Team and Flossophie Dental + Ortho!
Donuts With Your Darling + Walk to School + National Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
Get up a little early to allow for a walk or ride to school on National Walk to School Day and enjoy with a sweet treat at school! After, families are encouraged to stay and enjoy a folklorico performance by Relampago del Cielo Groupo celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Generously sponsored in part by Drake Real Estate Team!
Reflections Contest
Entries due: Monday, September 30-Wednesday, October 2
Art Gallery and Awards: Thursday, October 17
2024 Theme: Accepting Imperfection
Each year, over 300,000 students in TK through 12th grade create original works of art in response to a student-selected theme–this year, the theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
Fun Run: Gatorlympics
Kick-Off Assembly: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Fun Run: Friday, October 25, 2024
Awards Assembly: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
One of two major fundraisers that support the Golden Hill Elementary Foundation (GHEF) which in turn, funds campus upgrades, arts, supplies, field trips, programming, grants, curriculum subscriptions, and more! Family and friends can pledge any amount they’d like to support their Gators run the field, and earn prizes along the way.
Red Ribbon Week
October 21-25, 2024
Theme: Life is a Movie–Live Drug Free!
BMX Assembly, Thursday, October 17, 2024
This annual week of reminds students to make good choices and live life drug free. Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free. The week includes several events and an assembly.
Character Parade
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Get in the fall spirit with a parade through the school in costume!
Pathways of Hope Food and Toy Drives
Info coming soon!
Fullerton nonprofit Pathways of Hope works to support people who are struggling with food insecurity or facing the crisis of homelessness. Golden Hill partners with this organization every year to help bring food and toys to local families during the holiday season.
Holiday Shoppe
Thursday, December 5-Friday, December 6, 2024
A shopping experience for kids, right on the GH campus, with items for the whole family, all under $10.
Variety Show!
Auditions: Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1:30-3:30pm, MPR
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, Dec. 11, 3:15-5:15pm, MPR
Variety Show! Friday, December 13, 7pm, Fullerton Auditorium
Golden Hill has so much talent and we want to showcase that on stage! Auditions info coming soon (before Winter Break) with a dress rehearsal the week of the event. Tickets and details coming soon.
Generously sponsored by Butler Pediatric Dentistry and Drake Real Estate Team!
Golden Night Out
Friday, February 28, 2025
A parents’ night out of trivia and fun! Find a babysitter, form teams of 6, and enjoy some dinner and games.
Generously sponsored in part by Butler Pediatric Dentistry and Flossophie Dental + Ortho
Read with a Loved One
Info coming soon!
Come to school early and enjoy a treat while reading with a loved one.
Autism Awareness Week
March 31-April 4, 2025
Throughout the week, we focus on providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism, fostering global support.
Sponsors include Butler Pediatric Dentistry
Goldenchella Festival + Silent Auction
Friday, April 11, 2025
Celebrate art, music, spring, and FUN at our largest and signature Golden Hill event. A carnival atmosphere alongside student-led performances, confetti eggs, food, and Silent Auction make this a not-to-miss end of year event.
Sponsors include Butler Pediatric Dentistry, Flossophie Dental + Ortho and more to come!
Staff Appreciation Week
May 5-9, 2025
Show your love for our teachers, administration, and staff during this week as a giant thank you for all they do for our students.
Open House
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The school year’s grand finale, Open House showcases all of the hard work each of our classes has created over the course of the year.
Family Picnic
Thursday, May 28, 2025
Picnic on the lawn with your Gator!