Idella Lietz Elementary School
Social Activities

5300 Carter Ave · San Jose, CA · 95118 · Ph: (408) 264-8314 · Fx: (408) 264-9615 · Absence Line (408) 264-8837

Lietz School has a great many activities that are generated by either the school and students or other community organizations. Below is a sampling of those activities with brief overviews of the purpose of the activities.

Back to School Picnic

The Back to School Picnic is a great opportunity for families to get together at the beginning of the school year to socialize. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic style dinner.

Family Math Night

Students and their families are encouraged to come to school and play games that promote math skills.

Harvest Dinner

The Harvest Dinner is a fundraiser for the Home and School club and also a fun night for the families and staff. Activities include a pumpkin carving contest, door prizes and a reading corner where teachers read to the children.

Family Reading Night

This activity is sponsored by our teachers. Students and their families are encouraged to come to school. There are read-alouds and reading games set up around campus.

Spring Walk-a-thon

The Spring Walk-a-thon is the biggest fundraiser for the year. Activities include, BBQ, jumpy houses, arts and crafts, and silent auction.

Choir Performances

Two of our teachers work with our students who are interested in singing in the Choir. About 40 students come to school early two days a week to prepare for our semi annual choir performances.

Book Fairs

Several times a year, the Home and School Club sponsors book fairs with Scholastic Books. These fun displays of books allow students and families to purchase books at a discounted price.

Grandparents Day

One special day per year is set aside to invite grandparents to visit the classroom and have lunch with their grandchildren. Special activities are planned by the teachers to demonstrate what the students have been learning in the classroom.

Art Show

The Art Show is presented by the Art Vistas & Create with Clay volunteers and features the student's art and clay work from the year. This event has been combined with the Spring Walk-a-thon so parents can browse their children's art projects at the event.

Family Fun Dinner Nights

Families are invited to meet at participating restaurants for dinner and socializing. Restaurants donate a portion of the proceeds to the school.

After School Movies at Lietz

Kids are encouraged to stay after school to watch movies with their friends in the cafeteria. Food and drinks are sold.