Events at SRV
Events at SRV
Dear Families,
We’re counting down the days and hours to the highlight of every year at SRV – May Fair. On the first weekend in May, we gather as a community to celebrate the many rich traditions that never fail to bring appreciative laughter, joyful tears, and indelible memories. The 2025 May Fair is being held on Saturday, May 3rd. Please reserve the weekend on your family calendar, as Sunday, May 4th, will be the rain date.
May Fair is… puckery-good lemon sticks…our children’s painstakingly practiced and beautifully performed dances (hence the tears)…crafts and games produced by our own students…delectable parent-made goodies…student-made treasures for purchase…and of course, the exquisite Maypole itself, choreographed and brought to life by the Oldest Group.
For families already steeped in SRV traditions, the days before May Fair are filled with anticipation and bustling excitement. The week immediately before the Fair is called May Time and our children work tirelessly to prepare and decorate the campus. Already, students are busy brainstorming ideas and some even practicing their dances.
New families may wonder what happens at May Fair and how to get involved and join in the excitement. Below is a May Fair Q&A that we hope will introduce this tradition as well as inspire you to participate in its creation. For like so much of what makes our community one-of-a-kind, it is the involvement of our families that make May Fair the crown jewel of SRV.
When should I arrive?
May Fair is an all-day affair, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please park your car at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (800 Manchester Ave, Moylan) and ride the SRV shuttle to the Fair. The shuttle runs back and forth all afternoon except during the dancing. CLICK HERE for a detailed schedule.
What can I expect to see at May Fair?
Throughout the day you can play games and do crafts, enjoy delicious food, and see inventions and decorations lovingly created by your children and their teachers. You should also be on the lookout for pony rides, our own sheep Sol, Luna, and Estrella awaiting their annual shearing, the annual May Fair plant sale, a bake sale, cafe lunch, and May Fair T-shirts and other goodies for purchase at the May Fair store. And of course, the dancing! Each class prepares a dance and we come together to watch these performances at 2pm.
What does it cost to attend and to participate?
Entry to the fair is free for all. You can purchase tickets for your family; they will be your currency for food, games and crafts. To avoid congestion you may purchase tickets ahead on campus the week before May Fair.
Let’s talk about the dancing!
Dancing begins at 2:00 p.m.; please make sure your child is on campus by 1:30. (Remember you also need time to wait for and ride the shuttle.) Dancing begins with the preschool groups and culminates with the Maypole dance performed by the OG. Then the “dance floor” opens up to anyone else who wants to join in the fun. Classes work hard together for weeks choreographing and practicing their class dances. They are counting on one another to be there and ready on the big day!
What is the cookout?
It’s been a long day. After cleanup many families love to stay on campus and relax together at a casual cookout. This is an opportunity to kick back, mix and mingle with community members old and new. School supplies the food, and volunteers run the afternoon. The cookout meal costs a few dollars per person. Bring a blanket to sit on!
Who is in charge of May Fair?
We need you to make the magic happen! May Fair is a parent-run event which means that parents are responsible for organizing and executing the major aspects of the day, from set-up to staffing to food preparation to clean-up. A volunteer sign up will be distributed in April, and we ask at least one adult from each family to volunteer for shifts throughout the day. For more detailed questions about May Fair or to get involved in planning, contact Carrie Miluski at carrie@theschoolinrosevalley.org
Can we bring friends or other family members?
Yes! You are welcome to bring family members, alumni, and others who want to share in the joy of May Fair with your children. May Fair weekend is also reunion weekend and you may meet past students and families enjoying the nostalgia. 2025 is a reunion year for alumni from the 1980s and 90s.
Is it too late to get involved? What is expected of parents?
In April, watch Wednesday Announcements and Class Parent emails for a chance to sign-up for a volunteer shift at May Fair. If you are interested in a planning role, there is also a strong need – especially for families of children in the younger groups – to learn the ropes and train with the event captains. Email Carrie to get involved with planning.
Every family, every person is what makes May Fair a success. It is what makes the SRV community so magical.
Is there a Rain Date?
Yes! May Fair is rain or shine, but if the weather is extreme we postpone until Sunday. Please reserve the whole weekend just in case.
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