PTO In Action
Where Do PTO Funds Go?
We raised $53,000 through the Fun Run, $3,200 through Charleston Wrap, and $1,800 at the Carnival, etc. - Where does all that money go? Here’s a quick look:
NRE Instructional Resources/Consumables - $18,000: 15 different consumable physical resources (e.g. Learning without Tears handwriting workbooks) or subscriptions on learning platforms (e.g. IXL)
Teacher Grants - $18,500: 3 new Promethean Boards, SPED speech-language pathology curriculum, “Chompsaw” for the art room, new drum buckets for the music room, Minecraft magnetic board for Think Tank, library support up to proficient level, etc.
Field Trips - $7,000: $1,000 per grade level to underwrite the overall cost of grade level field trips
Classroom Supplies - $12,500: Every classroom, specials, etc. - for beginning of school year supplies
Staff Appreciation - $3,500: Monthly appreciation initiative - popcorn bar, coffee truck, etc.
Student Appreciation - $6,000: Classroom parties, Dash Cash at Holiday Shop, Inflatables for Field Day, etc.
PTO Community Events - $10,000: Back to School Carnival, Multicultural Night, Veterans Day Breakfast, Breakfast with Buddies, Bingo Night, Family Dance, etc.
Fees and Operational Expenses - $4,500: Foundation Service Fees, MySchoolBucks fees, PTO texting service, etc.
Stay tuned for some fun photos and updates from our staff with more detail about where PTO funds go - coming soon in future Weekly Blasts!
Teacher and Staff Holiday GiftCrowd
If you are looking for a simple way to say thank you to our amazing Northridge teachers and staff this Holiday Season please consider joining our GiftCrowd! This giving platform is a safe and easy way to show appreciation and allows the recipient to use their gift and choose one or more gift cards from hundreds of potential favorites. Please consider showing your appreciation by sending a gift to one or more of the wonderful people who not only guide our students’ learning but also care for them throughout the school year and keep them safe. Giving will go through the end of day on December 18 and will be delivered via email to all staff on December 19. Stay tuned for a link!
Lost & Found
Please check the Lost & Found next time you are in the building! There is a LOT there! On December 19, any items remaining in the Lost & Found will be donated to a non-profit in Douglas County that provides resources for those in need in our county. See the pics below for a quick glance at what’s there!
Upcoming Events
PTO Community Appreciation Event: Breakfast with Buddies
Save the date!! All NRE students are invited to bring parents, guardians, grandparents, or any special guests to Breakfast with Buddies on Tuesday, Dec 16, from 7:45–8:30 AM in the NRE Gym.This free event is our way of saying thank you for the amazing support you have given the NRE PTO this year! RSVP is required to attend - please RSVP by Friday, December 12.
Restaurant Nights
Local restaurants host “spirit nights” where a designated portion of the proceeds from your order will be generously donated back to NRE PTO. All you have to do is mention NRE when ordering. It’s a win-win-win: you get a night off from making dinner (or treats), local restaurants get our business, and PTO receives a donation! Stay tuned for more dates - we are adding more to the calendar all the time!
12/11/25: Fujiyama
12/12/25: Desert Donuts
1/7/26: Chick-Fil-A
Volunteer Opportunities
Spring Event Committees - PTO is forming committees for our spring events. If you would like to help plan the Family Bingo Night or the Silent Auction please reach out so we can get you plugged in! PTOpresidentNRE@gmail.com
Setup & Clean up for Breakfast with Buddies - Signup here. Volunteer needs will be on 12/15 after school from 3:30-4:30 and 12/16 from 8:30-9:00. Even if you can only stay for part of the time your help will be greatly appreciated!
Ongoing Fundraisers
Paint the Rock - Reserve the Rock to celebrate a special occasion. First sign up for your date here, then make your $20 donation to PTO through MySchoolBucks.
Additionally, PTO has volunteers who are willing to paint the rock for you if you’d like! Follow the steps above, then email PTOpresidentNRE@gmail.com to inquire about volunteer availability. When we find a volunteer who can paint for you, then you can make an additional $50 donation to PTO.
King Soopers - Did you know!?
King Soopers donates back to the community through their Community Rewards Program. Through September 30th, there were 45 families enrolled in the program to direct their King Soopers Community Rewards to NRE PTO. Between January 1 and September 30, the rewards generated by those 45 families totaled over $2200!! That is FREE and EASY money for NRE! There is no cost to families to participate and it takes 1 minute to link your King Soopers account to NRE PTO! Let’s double the number of families enrolled by January 1 and really take advantage of this great community partnership! See the very easy steps in the flier below - new again with the most recent app update!
