Current PTO Events & Activities
Events, fundraisers, family activities, volunteer opportunities, and programs organized or supported by the PTO.
October 2026
Community Giveback
Coat Drive
October 1-19, 2026
Scholastic Book Fair
October 5–9, 2026
Halloween Dance
October 30, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
November 2026
World Language Night
November 12, 2026
Spirit Week
November 16-20, 2026
Family Roller Skating
November 19, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Parents buy your skates for your children
Community Market
November 20, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
December 2026
8th Grade Dance
December 11, 2026
4:00 PM–8:30 PM
Gymroom
Spirit Week
December 14-18, 2026
January 2027
Sneaker Ball
January 14, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Read-A-thon
January 28, 2027
February 2027
Carnation Sale
February 12, 2027
Black History Month Celebration & Vendor Fair
February 26, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
March 2027
Movie Night
March 11, 2027
Bake Sale
March 19, 2027
April 2027
Daddy-Daughter Dance
April 15, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Murray Day of Service
April 22, 2027
Murray Annual Gala
April 30, 2027
May 2027
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Popcorn Sale
May 14-18, 2027
June 2027
End of year bash
June 9, 2027
Jazz Fest
June 26, 2027
8am to 9pm
Park Outside/ Bathroom inside
Walk-a-thon
TBD
July 2027
4th of July Parade and Community BBQ
July 4, 2027
8 am to 4pm
Park and school Ground
Current PTO Events
& Activities
Events, fundraisers, family activities, volunteer opportunities, and programs organized or supported by the PTO.
October 2026
Community Giveback
Coat Drive
October 1-19, 2026
Scholastic Book Fair
October 5–9, 2026
Halloween Dance
October 30, 2026 | Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
November 2026
World Language Night
November 12, 2026
Spirit Week
November 16-20, 2026
Family Roller Skating
November 19, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Parents buy your skates for your children
Community Market
November 20, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
December 2026
8th Grade Dance
December 11, 2026
4:00 PM–8:30 PM | Gymroom
Spirit Week
December 14-18, 2026
January 2027
Sneaker Ball
January 14, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Read-A-thon
January 28, 2027
February 2027
Carnation Sale
February 12, 2027
Black History Month Celebration & Vendor Fair
February 26, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
March 2027
Movie Night
March 11, 2027
Bake Sale
March 19, 2027
April 2027
Daddy-Daughter Dance
April 15, 2027 | Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Murray Day of Service
April 22, 2027
Murray Annual Gala
April 30, 2027
May 2027
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Popcorn Sale
May 14-18, 2027
June 2027
End of year bash
June 9, 2027
Jazz Fest
June 26, 2027 | 8am to 9pm
Park Outside/ Bathroom inside
Walk-a-thon
TBD
July 2027
4th of July Parade and Community BBQ
July 4, 2027
8 am to 4pm | Park and school Ground
Current PTO Events & Activities
Events, fundraisers, family activities, volunteer opportunities, and programs organized or supported by the PTO.
October 2026
Community Giveback
Coat Drive
October 1-19, 2026
Scholastic Book Fair
October 5–9, 2026
Halloween Dance
October 30, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
November 2026
World Language Night
November 12, 2026
Spirit Week
November 16-20, 2026
Family Roller Skating
November 19, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Parents buy your skates for your children
Community Market
November 20, 2026
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
December 2026
8th Grade Dance
December 11, 2026
4:00 PM–8:30 PM
Gymroom
Spirit Week
December 14-18, 2026
January 2027
Sneaker Ball
January 14, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Read-A-thon
January 28, 2027
February 2027
Carnation Sale
February 12, 2027
Black History Month Celebration & Vendor Fair
February 26, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
March 2027
Movie Night
March 11, 2027
Bake Sale
March 19, 2027
April 2027
Daddy-Daughter Dance
April 15, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Murray Day of Service
April 22, 2027
Murray Annual Gala
April 30, 2027
May 2027
Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8, 2027
Gymroom 3:00 PM
Start 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Popcorn Sale
May 14-18, 2027
June 2027
End of year bash
June 9, 2027
Jazz Fest
June 26, 2027
8am to 9pm
Park Outside/ Bathroom inside
Walk-a-thon
TBD
July 2027
4th of July Parade and Community BBQ
July 4, 2027
8 am to 4pm
Park and School Ground
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Volunteer with PTO
One Hour, One Event or One Special Skill Can Make a Difference
Event setup and decorating
Food and concession sales
Family check-in and greeting
Fundraising
Flyers and communications
Cleanup and room reset
Donations and supplies
Planning and organizing
Photography and media support
Behind-the-scenes assistance
One Hour, One Event or One Special Skill Can Make a Difference
Event setup and decorating
Food and concession sales
Family check-in and greeting
Fundraising
Flyers and communications
Cleanup and room reset
Donations and supplies
Planning and organizing
Photography and media support
Behind-the-scenes assistance
One Hour, One Event or One Special Skill Can Make a Difference
Event setup and decorating
Food and concession sales
Family check-in and greeting
Fundraising
Flyers and communications
Cleanup and room reset
Donations and supplies
Planning and organizing
Photography and media support
Behind-the-scenes assistance
Programs & Initiatives
Parent Mentor Program
Family Engagement
Literacy
STEM and Robotics
Arts and Music
Language and Cultural Enrichment
Gardening and Environmental Education
Wellness
Student Leadership and Mentorship
College and Career Readiness
After-school Enrichment
Community Service
Community Partnerships
Programs & Initiatives
Parent Mentor Program
Family Engagement
Literacy
STEM and Robotics
Arts and Music
Language and Cultural Enrichment
Gardening and Environmental Education
Wellness
Student Leadership and Mentorship
College and Career Readiness
After-school Enrichment
Community Service
Community Partnerships
Programs & Initiatives
Parent Mentor Program
Family Engagement
Literacy
STEM and Robotics
Arts and Music
Language and Cultural Enrichment
Student Leadership and Mentorship
Gardening and Environmental Education
Wellness
College and Career Readiness
After-school Enrichment
Community Service
Community Partnerships
Fundraising
Small fundraisers can help keep PTO programs and supplies moving
Why PTO Fundraises
PTO fundraising supports approved school-community activities and helps cover costs such as:
Event supplies
Decorations
Refreshments
Student incentives
Family activities
School-pride merchandise
Student programs and enrichment
Other approved PTO programming
Our goal is participation, connection and opportunity—not pressure.
FUNDRAISER NAME
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Fundraising
Small fundraisers can help keep PTO programs and supplies moving
Why PTO Fundraises
PTO fundraising supports approved school-community activities and helps cover costs such as:
Event supplies
Decorations
Refreshments
Student incentives
Family activities
School-pride merchandise
Student programs and enrichment
Other approved PTO programming
Our goal is participation, connection and opportunity—not pressure.
FUNDRAISER NAME
Insert Description
Goal: $$$
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Insert Description
Goal: $$$$
FUNDRAISER NAME
Insert Description
Goal: $$$$
Fundraising
Small fundraisers can help keep PTO programs and supplies moving
Why PTO Fundraises
PTO fundraising supports approved school-community activities and helps cover costs such as:
Event supplies
Decorations
Refreshments
Student incentives
Family activities
School-pride merchandise
Student programs and enrichment
Other approved PTO programming
Our goal is participation, connection and opportunity—not pressure.
FUNDRAISER NAME
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Goal: $$$$
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Chicago Park District
The SOPHY Hyde Park
After School Matters
Art of Living Studio I
Nicholas
Sponsors
Community partners
In-kind donors
Program partners
Local businesses
Sponsors and Community Partners
Chicago Park District
The SOPHY Hyde Park
After School Matters
Art of Living Studio I
Nicholas
Murray Language Academy
Parent Teacher Organization
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Sponsors and Community Partners
Chicago Park District
The SOPHY Hyde Park
After School Matters
Art of Living Studio I
Nicholas
Sponsors
Community partners
In-kind donors
Program partners
Local businesses
Murray Language Academy
Parent Teacher Organization
Connect • Volunteer • Support • Celebrate
MLAPTO.org
Quick links
Murray Language Academy
Parent Teacher Organization
Connect • Volunteer • Support • Celebrate
MLAPTO.org
Quick links
Services
Murray Language Academy
Parent Teacher Organization
Connect • Volunteer • Support • Celebrate
MLAPTO.org
Quick links
Services
Murray Language Academy
Parent Teacher Organization
Connect • Volunteer • Support • Celebrate
MLAPTO.org
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Services
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The Murray PTO website is maintained by the Murray Language Academy Parent Teacher Organization and is not the official website of Chicago Public Schools.
The Murray PTO website is maintained by the Murray Language Academy Parent Teacher Organization and is not the official website of Chicago Public Schools.