Here are all of the PTO's events including meetings, fundraisers and community events.

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Mon, Mar 17
Spring Book Fair
Carrillo Elementary School
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Mar 17, 2025, 8:15 AM – Mar 21, 2025, 3:10 PM
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Every student will have the opportunity to visit the book fair with their class, and the fair will be open for 30 minutes each day before and after school (no after-school hours on Friday). You can also visit the Book Fair during our Family Picnic Lunch Days that week!
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Fri, Mar 28
In-person PTO Meeting
Carrillo Elementary - Room 21
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Mar 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Carrillo Elementary - Room 21, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Meet in Room 21. All Carrillo parents are welcome.
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Fri, Apr 18
2025 Spelling Bee
Carrillo Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
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Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Carrillo Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Join us for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Open to all 5th graders.
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Fri, Apr 25
Jog a Thon
Location is TBD
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Apr 25, 2025, 8:40 AM – 3:00 PM
Location is TBD
Our annual Jog a Thon will take place on Friday, April 25th with a special kick off on Friday, April 11th!
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Mon, Mar 10
Dine Out: Flippin' Pizza
Flippin' Pizza Vista
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Mar 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – Mar 13, 2025, 8:00 PM
Flippin' Pizza Vista, 2440 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081, USA
Give your kitchen a break and support Carrillo Elementary! Dine out at Flippin' Pizza anytime Monday through Thursday and be sure to mention you're with our school.
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Fri, Mar 07
Literature Parade
Carrillo Elementary School
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Mar 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
PK-2 grade literature day parade @9am and the 3-5th grade parade @ 10am. Each class dresses up and parades a favorite book to promote reading.
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Fri, Feb 28
In-person PTO Meeting
Carrillo Elementary - MPR
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Feb 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Carrillo Elementary - MPR, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
This month's PTO meeting includes a coffee chat with the Director of Facilities, Tova Corman, in the MPR. Tova is scheduled to be on campus at 10am. Please feel free to join us and hear the most current information regarding our field and asphalt project. All Carrillo parents are welcome.
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Sat, Feb 22
2025 Sweetheart's Dance - 90s Style
Carrillo Elementary School - MPR
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Feb 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Carrillo Elementary School - MPR, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Get Ready to Party Like It’s 1999! Join us for this fun family event and celebrate Carrillo's 25th anniversary 90s style. Music, dancing, fun lights, crafts and more.
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Tue, Feb 18
Handel's Ice Cream Dine-Out
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream San Marcos
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Feb 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream San Marcos, 109 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Grab a sweet treat and support Carrillo Elementary. Show this flyer when you place your order.
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Fri, Jan 31
In-person PTO Meeting
Carrillo Elementary - Room 21
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Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Carrillo Elementary - Room 21, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Meet in Room 21. All Carrillo parents are welcome.
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Thu, Jan 23
Dine Out: Surf Bros Teriyaki
Surf Bros Teriyaki Carlsbad
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Jan 23, 2025, 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Surf Bros Teriyaki Carlsbad, 2708 Loker Ave W #103, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA
Surf Bros Teriyaki is owned by a Carrillo Family. Mention Carrillo and support our school.
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Mon, Dec 23
Winter Break
Carrillo Elementary School
Dec 23, 2024, 12:00 AM – Jan 10, 2025, 11:59 PM
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Enjoy your break!
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Fri, Dec 13
2024 Festival of Lights
Carrillo Elementary School
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Dec 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
FREE for everyone, our annual winter event is a great way to start the holiday season.
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Wed, Dec 04
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen Dine Out
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen
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Dec 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen, 6985 El Camino Real #108, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Now that you're out of Thanksgiving leftovers, stay out of the kitchen and grab dinner at Tin Leaf. Be sure to mention Carrillo Elementary!
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Fri, Nov 22
In-person PTO Meeting
Carrillo Elementary - Room 21
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Nov 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Carrillo Elementary - Room 21, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Meet in Room 21. All Carrillo parents are welcome.
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Fri, Nov 15
Marine Corps Flag Salute and Fundraiser
Carrillo Elementary School
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Nov 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Don't miss the Marines from Camp Pendleton as they receive all of our donations. Our special flag salute includes a musical performance including all students.
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Wed, Nov 06
Raising Cane's Dine Out
Raising Cane's San Marcos
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Nov 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Raising Cane's San Marcos, 105 S Las Posas Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA
Take the family out and tell Raising Cane's you are with the Carrillo Elementary Fundraiser! 15% of our sales will be given back to our school.
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Fri, Oct 25
In-person PTO Meeting
Carrillo Elementary
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Oct 25, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Carrillo Elementary, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
All Carrillo parents are welcome to attend the PTO meeting which occurs after the flag salute.
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Sat, Oct 12
Fall Bash 2024 Wristband
Carrillo Elementary School
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Oct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Join us for an afternoon of fall fun! General Admission to Fall Bash is FREE and includes many activities. Purchase a wristband for more fun! See below for details.
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Thu, Oct 10
Rubio's Coastal Grill Dine Out
Rubio's Bressi Ranch
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Oct 10, 2024, 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rubio's Bressi Ranch, 2675 Gateway Rd #104, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Skip cooking and cleaning and support Carrillo Elementary with your food purchase.
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Fri, Sep 27
2024 Fall Bash - Wristband Purchase
Carrillo Elementary School
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Sep 27, 2024, 1:14 PM – 1:19 PM PDT
Carrillo Elementary School, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
Join us for an afternoon of fall fun! General Admission to Fall Bash is FREE and includes many activities. Purchase a wristband for more fun! See below for details.
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Fri, Sep 27
In-person PTO Meeting
Carrillo Elementary
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Sep 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Carrillo Elementary, 2875 Poinsettia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
All Carrillo parents are welcome to attend the PTO meeting which occurs after the flag salute.
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Carrillo Elementary PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting students, families and staff • Tax ID 47-4542227