Lower & Intermediate School Activities
K-2 Trips 2025/2026
Kindergarten
Hand Washing for Kindergarten Students
August 13 & 14, 2025
No parent chaperones needed.
The Traveling Pumpkin - On Campus
October 29, 2025
Discover the history of pumpkins and their many uses across the world. Students can visit our portable pumpkin patch and pick out a small pumpkin to take home.
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Kinder Animal Adventures - On Campus
November 12 - Cleavenger, Edwards, Whisnant & Langkopp Classes Only
November 13 - Rogers, Hoffman, Dahl & EC Classes Only
UA Kinders will take an exciting journey into the animal kingdom by exploring a wide range of creatures and discovering
their distinct features. Children will gain an appreciation for nature’s many diverse forms by comparing the characteristics of animals that make them different from other animals and nonliving things. Live animal encounters provide additional insight as they observe these fantastic species in person.
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Karsyn's Kids - Hometown Heroes
December 3, 2025
Students will travel to the tree lot at Siler Presbyterian Church. UA Kinders will travel from station to station creating crafts for
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Nov 27
Chaperon Interest Form Closes Nov 20
Dental Program on Campus
February 11, 2026
No parent chaperones needed.
Discovery Place Huntersville
February 13, 2026
Kindergarteners will take a trip to Discovery Place Huntersville to tour the museum, experience "Science of the Senses" and enjoy lunch outside. Students will need to bring a disposable bagged lunch.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Jan 21.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes JAN 21
Grandparents Day
March 5, 2026
Matthews Playhouse "The Velveteen Rabbit"
April 24, 2026
Kindergarteners will take a trip to the Matthews Playhouse to see the play "The Velveteen Rabbit". The Velveteen Rabbit" is a timeless children's classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. This heartwarming story follows the journey of a toy rabbit who longs to become "real" through the power of love and imagination. With themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative nature of love, this enchanting tale continues to resonate with people of all ages.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by April 1
Chaperone Interest Form Closes APR 1
Two by Two Petting Zoo - On Campus
May 4, 2026
The Zoo is coming to UA! Kinders will get to be up close with a chicken, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles from Africa, goats, a sheep, llama, mini cows, a mini horse and a mini donkey.
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2024. No parent chaperones needed.
Hall Family Farm
May 15, 2026
Kindergarteners will take a trip to Hall Family Farm to pick strawberries and enjoy lunch outside.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by April16.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes APR 16
1st Grade
Yearbook Picture Day
August 18, 2025
Vision Screening
September 11, 2025
Charlotte History Museum
Sept 23, 2025 - HARMAN, WOLLER, HUDSON, LOTT
Sept 24, 2025 - ZARGER, GAITHER, WATT, EC
Students will tour the 1774 Alexander Homesite, Siloam School, see the American Freedom Bell and enjoy lunch outside at the Museum.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Sept 4
Chaperone Interest Form Closes SEPT 4
NC Zoo Trip
October 9, 2025
1st Graders will take a trip to the NC Zoo.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Sept 17
Chaperone Interest Form Closes SEPT 17
Heritage Experience with special guest, Mrs. Ramona Big Eagle
November 20, 2025
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Children’s Theater of Charlotte "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
December 19, 2025
1st Graders will take a trip to the Children's Theater of Charlotte to see the play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Nov 17.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes NOV 17
December 19, 2025
1st Graders will take a trip to the Children's Theater of Charlotte to see the play "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Nov 17.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes NOV 17
Planetarium Starlab on Campus
January 15 & 16, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Dental Program on Campus
February 11, 2026
No parent chaperones needed.
February 11, 2026
No parent chaperones needed.
Geology ROCKS!
March 11, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Spring Pictures
April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026
Matthew's Playhouse "The Velveteen Rabbit"
May 1, 2026
First Grade will take a trip to Matthew's Playhouse to see the play "The Velveteen Rabbit." This is a timeless children's classic that has captured the hearts of audiences for generations. This heartwarming story follows the journey of a toy rabbit who longs to become "real" through the power of love and imagination. With themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative nature of love, this enchanting tale continues to resonate with people of all ages.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by April 1
2nd Grade
Yearbook Picture Day
August 18, 2025
Children's Theater of Charlotte - The Invisible Boy
October 10, 2025
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Sept 9
Chaperone Interest Form closes Sept 9
Outlaw Acre Farms
November 14, 2025
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by October 28th.
Chaperone Interest Form closes October 28
MARKETPLACE + 2nd Grade Grandparent's Day
December 5, 2025
Discovery Place Field Trip
January 9, 2026
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by December 16th.
CHAPERONE INTEREST FORM CLOSES DEC 16
Today's Forecast on Campus
February 3 & 4, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Sound is Vibration on Campus
March 24 & 25, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Spring Pictures
April 13, 2026
April 13, 2026
3-5th Trips 2025/2026
3rd Grade
YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY + STAFF PICS
August 19, 2025
Make-up Yearbook Pics
September 2, 2025
Children's Theater
September 25, 2025
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Sept 3.
Chaperone Interest Form closes sept. 3
ENGINEERING ARTEMIS
October 27 & 28, 2025
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Camp Thunderbird Day Trip
November 7, 2025
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by October 16th.
Waiver to be printed, signed and turned into teachers by Oct 16. Do not email waiver, original required.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes Oct 16th
Musculoskeletal Marvels
December 3 & 4 2025
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Schiele Museum + Planetarium
January 14, 2026
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by December 15th.
Chaperone Interest Form closes DEC 15th
Forces and Motion On Campus
March 3 & 4, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Wake Up To Agriculture
March 25, 2026
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by March 11.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes March 11
SPRING PICTURES
April 14, 2026
SPRING CARNIVAL
May 2, 2026
3rd-5th Field Day
May 27, 2026
4th Grade
YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY + STAFF PICS
August 19, 2025
Make-up Yearbook Pics
September 2, 2025
Reed Gold Mine
October 14 & 15, 2025
10/14: ROSMON, AMMONS, PETYAN, THOMAS
10/15: JONES, JANI, LESHKO
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by September 25th.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes Sept 25
Children's Theater of Charlotte
November 19, 2025
“Bessie Coleman: Fearless and Free”
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by Oct 27, 2025
Chaperone Interest Form Closes OCT 27
WIND ENERGY ENGINEER
January 7 & 8, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
Discovery Place + iMax Field Trip
January 16, 2026
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by December 17th.
Chaperone Interest Form Closes Dec 17
Animal Adventure
February 11 & 12, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
4th Grade Raleigh Trip
March 12, 2026
Students will tour the Legislative Building, explore the North Carolina History & Science Museums, Meet the Statues, shop and enjoy a boxed Chick-fil-A lunch in the courtyard of our Capitol.
Register on MyPaymentsPlus by the dates below:
* Student Registrations close on DEC 5- there are no exceptions to this closing date, register today!
ESCAPE ROOM ROBOTS
April 15 & 16, 2026
On-Campus activities are included in your Yearly Dues on MPP due Aug 26, 2025. No parent chaperones needed.
5th Grade
YEARBOOK PICTURE DAY + STAFF PICS
August 19, 2025
Make-up Yearbook Pics
September 2, 2025
Betsy-Jeff Penn
October 13-15, 2025
Visit the BJP Overnight Trip Page for more details.
Old Salem
November 21, 2025
Charlotte Motor Speedway
February 6, 2026
Children's Theatre of Charlotte - Esperanza Rising
March 4, 2026
Fox's Bowling Alley
May 28, 2025
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