Programs & Events

A woman reading a book to a group of children at the Book Pub in Portland.

People gathered at an outdoor fair playing a dunk tank game with a boy sitting on the dunk tank's seat. A sign nearby reads: 'Dunk Tank $5 per ticket for 3 throws. Join the line!'

A group of students divided into two teams competing in the OBOB finals.

Throughout the year, the PTA helps to organize a number of fundraising and community-building events and programs. For the full list of upcoming events, check out the Sabin PTA Calendar.

Back to School Night

EARLY FALL

This community event is typically a September gathering of students, their loved ones, teachers, and the administration to share a meal, music, and to get (re)acquainted with Sabin. Organized by the school with support from PTA, the event gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to tour the school, see their child’s classroom, meet their child’s teacher, and get to know other Sabin community members.

Next Date: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026

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Run For Sabin

FALL

Typically in October, this annual fun run has Sabin students zipping around campus in quarter-mile laps, propelled by the pumping sound of music and loud cheers from teachers and families alike. By the time our runners cross that finish line, laps are counted, medals are bestowed, and a significant amount of the PTA's annual budget has been raised.

Next Date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

People dining at outdoor wooden tables under large umbrellas, with string lights hanging above, at a busy restaurant or café.

Dine Out For Sabin

YEAR-ROUND

Dine Out nights are community-building events that double as fundraisers. Sabin community members are invited to grab a meal at a specific local restaurant on a specific date, and the restaurant donates a portion of its sales to the Sabin PTA. New dates and locations are released throughout the year.

Check the calendar for dates.

Three children sitting on the floor around a small campfire made of sticks, reading books, with backpacks and a soda can nearby.

Mt. Readmore

LATE FALL

Each year, our risk-taking Sabin students reach new heights by logging their reading efforts over a two-week period. Our number one goal is to collectively read 100,000 minutes to reach the summit of Mt. Readmore while celebrating literacy, all the while raising funds to support Sabin. The classroom of top readers is awarded a highly coveted rootbeer float party!

Kick-off Event: Thurs. Nov. 12, 2026

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WINTER - SPRING

OBOB (Oregon Battle of the Books)

Oregon's Battle of the Books, or OBOB, is a statewide, optional reading-motivation and comprehension competition run by volunteers. Teams of students read from a curated list of books and compete in trivia-style "battles" to test their knowledge.

For more info, visit the OBOB website.

Sabin Carnival

SPRING

Step right up! This spring-tastic Sabin-wide event features food, games, activities & more, and is free for the whole family to enjoy. Past carnivals have included face-painting, bouncy castles, giant bubbles, sack races, a dunk tank, and even a baby goat petting zoo!

Next Date: Thursday, May 6, 2027