Programs Put on by PTA
We are proud to hold several school programs for the students during the school year.
Please check back for upcoming programs we are arranging throughout the school year!
Fall 2024 Programs:
★ Friday, September 27th - Rock Your School Day
○ School-wide celebration of hands-on learning
○ Outside student-only assembly to kick off the day of fun, themed and interactive learning
★ TBD - Frisco Community Parade CANCELED DUE TO DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION!
○ Student representatives rode on and walked alongside the school float & make signs
○ 2024 Theme to be TBD. School spirit themes are also encouraged
★ Mid November - Angel Tree
○ Check your emails. Teachers send out details and exact information on class angels.
○ More information on how donations work can be found on the Facebook Page or through the Community Liasion tab - Click Here
★ November 19th - Storm Science Weather Program
○ Weather Wonders: Discovering the Sky's Secrets
○ The program will take place during the school and be a Staff & Student only assembly
○ They'll talk about tornadoes, hail, lightning, and the weather around us to allow students to understand our natural world and how to prepare for severe weather!
★ December 9th-13th - Penguin Patch Holiday Shopping
○ Students will shop for holiday gifts for family and friends during their lunch period
○ More information can be found under the Holiday Shop tab - Click Here
○ Additionally, Volunteer Sign Up will be posted in the school newsletter and on our Facebook page
Spring 2025 Programs:
★ Thursday, March 13th - STEAM Carnival
○ An evening filled with fun and interactive learning experiences
○ Enjoyed activities put on by Perot Museum of Nature & Science & SciTech Discovery Center
★ Friday, May 16th - Field Day
○ A day filled with fun for students
○ Students will enjoy time outside running through stations of different activities
★ Date TBD - Blood Drive
○ Work with our School Nurse and locate Blood Bank to host a school Blood Drive
○ Opportunity for us to help the community by giving back
★ Date TBD - Special Outside Vendor Program
○ Work with our Principal & Teacher Leads to bring in a fun and educational program for the student body to enjoy in an assembly.
○ Opportunity for us to encourage an interactive and engaging event for the students to enjoy.
Previous years' programs that were brought in for the students:
2023-2024
- "Banana Soup" with Dennis Lee and Nana Puddin' -- This 60-minute show will stir in a ton of fun, a dash of music, award-winning ventriloquism, a pinch of inspiration, a spoonful of audience participation, loads of hilarious puppet characters
2022-2023
- "X-Ray" with Dennis Lee and Nana Puddin' -- An interactive assembly about finding "KINDNESS" ... the treasure that is inside of you!
2021-2022
- Drum Cafe Interactive Program -- 2 separate assemblies: K-2 & 3-5 -- Students participates in an interactive drum presentation focused on team-building skills such as collaboration, cooperation, respect, communication, and so much more! -- https://www.drumcafe.com/
2020-2021
- Virtual Music Technology with Brent Daniels -- a virtual/online program with a unique blend of audience participation, high energy music, information, and humor -- www.academicentertainment.com/virtualmusictech
2019-2020
- Neptune Project - Polly Holyoke in an upbeat and interactive assembly to talk to students about how to become better writers and share her own stories -- pollyholyoke.com/workshops-school-visits.php#elementary
- Sci-Tech Discovery Center @ STEAM Night -- mindstretchingfun.org
2018-2019
- Liv Bits - Olivia Van Ledtje came to McSpedden and spent all day with our kids! She is empowering them and bringing together educators, students, and authors all over the world with her strong voice, energy, and positivity -- www.thelivbits.com
- Texas Storm Chasers - Interactive severe weather preparedness and educational presentations -- texasstormchasers.com
2017-2018
- James Wand – a magic show that teaches students how to be safe online -- www.jameswand.org
- Drum Café – an exciting drum program to bring everyone together -- www.drumcafe.com/education.asp
2016-2017
- Yes, You Can – Lloyd Bachrach - A Paralympian Motivational Speaker -- yes-you-can.net/
- Dinosaur George -- An exciting educational program which consists of a traveling museum of dinosaur bones plus a gift shop -- www.dinosaurgeorge.com/
2015-2016
- Dr. Recess - The Dr. Recess Assembly & Playground Games program...a new and exciting way to help children learn, grow, develop, and live healthy lives through play -- www.playfiteducation.com/dr-recess/for-parents-teachers
- Katie Greer is a keynote speaker who empowers kids, parents, staff, and bosses to use technology in a healthy and safe way -- www.klgreer.com
Questions: Email our VP of Programs at: programsmcspeddenpta@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
- Thursday, November 14
- Friday, November 15
- Monday, November 25
- Tuesday, November 26
- Wednesday, November 27
- Thursday, November 28
- Friday, November 29
- Saturday, December 21
PTA Sponsors
We are very thankful for our generous PTA Sponsors!
We are so grateful to our wonderful sponsors!
Thank you for investing in our children and school!
Please contact our VP of Fundraising with any questions: