Week of September 7
Honoring Our Veterans
NHE is proud to celebrate and honor the veterans in our school community! If you have a veteran in your family, we invite them to join us for a special Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade, followed by a student performance recognizing their service and sacrifice on November 9, 2026 at 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the NHE Cafeteria. Kindly R.S.V.P. We look forward to honoring and celebrating our NHE veterans!
October Guidance Lessons
This month, NHE students are focusing on empathy and self-awareness by recognizing feelings, practicing self-care, and showing kindness to others. Families can reinforce these skills at home through simple conversations about respect, empathy, and asking for help when needed!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Throughout October, NHE students and staff are invited to wear pink every Wednesday for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Optional monetary donations may be made in the front office with proceeds benefiting MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Dyslexia is a common learning difference that can affect reading, spelling, and writing, but it is not related to intelligence or effort. With early support, appropriate instruction, and encouragement at home and school, students with dyslexia can thrive.
Little People Awareness Month
October is Little People Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people with dwarfism. Green is the official awareness color! Dwarfism is a condition that causes short stature, generally an adult height of 4'10" or under, and there are more than 400 types. It affects bone growth, not intelligence or ability, and people with dwarfism lead full, active lives as students, professionals, athletes, parents, artists, and advocates. Families can help build awareness by using respectful language, celebrating differences, sharing positive and diverse role models, and encouraging empathy, accessibility, and inclusion for everyone.
ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding and reduce stigma around this common neurodevelopmental condition. ADHD can affect attention, organization, self-control, impulsivity, and activity levels, and it may look different from one child to another. Children with ADHD can also show tremendous creativity, energy, curiosity, and the ability to focus deeply on things that interest them. Families can help by creating consistent routines, giving clear step-by-step directions, praising effort, and focusing on strengths. With understanding, encouragement, and the right support, children with ADHD can feel confident, capable, and empowered to thrive at school and at home.
NHE Picture Day - October 22, 2026
NHE's Picture Day is coming soon on October 22, 2026! 1st Photo will be at NHE to take school photos. Scan the flyer’s QR code or click below to preorder your student's pictures; the code is for NHE preorders only. Cash or check orders are due to the front office by Picture Day on October 22, 2026. Photo purchases help support our school!
NHE Red Ribbon Week - October 26-30, 2026
NHE will celebrate Red Ribbon Week on October 26-30, 2026 with fun dress-up days and activities that encourage healthy, safe, and positive choices. Students will focus on kindness, confidence, supporting one another, and making choices that help build a bright future!
NHE Kindergarten Storybook Character Parade - October 30, 2026
On Friday, October 30, 2026, Kindergarten students only are invited to dress as a storybook character from a book of their choice (i.e. Pete the Cat, Curious George, Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, etc.) and parade the halls beginning at 8:10 a.m. Costumes that are easy to remove after the parade are highly encouraged and students should wear school clothes underneath, if possible. If your child needs help finding a matching book, please contact their teacher in advance. Kindergarten parents are more than welcome to watch the parade, but please plan ahead as parking will be limited. For questions, please contact your student's teacher.
SBEF Golf Classic - November 2, 2026
Save the date for the SBEF Golf Classic! Join the Spring Branch Education Foundation on November 2, 2026 at Wildcat Golf Club for a great day of golf in support of SBISD students and schools.
Thank You NHE PTA Members!
NHE PTA Earns the Early Bird
NHE PTA Yearbook - ON SALE NOW!
NHE yearbooks are on sale now for $35 through TreeRing! Order by October 31, 2026 to save 10%, or purchase by April 9, 2027. Families will need to create a TreeRing account to order. Yearbook ads are also available through the site, with a March 12, 2027 purchase deadline. Questions? Contact Amanda Beutelschies at abeutelschies@gmail.com or visit the NHE PTA Yearbook website!
NHE PTA Reflections - October 23, 2026
The National PTA Reflections program invites students to create original works in dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts. This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” Entries are due October 23, 2026. Email submissions to Megan Strange at meganemilystrange@gmail.com. Visual arts and photography hard copies may be submitted to Ms. Barrett. Learn more at the Texas PTA Reflections website!
NHE PTA Sister School Cake Collection - October 23, 2026
Cake for a cause! Help support our Sister School, Ridgecrest Elementary, by donating a store-bought, non-refrigerated cake for its Fall Festival Cake Walk. Drop off donations at 810 Soboda Court by 11:00 a.m. on October 23, 2026. Questions? Contact Christa Caraway, NHE PTA Sister School Chair, at christacaraway@gmail.com.
NHE PTA Fame Parties Holiday Family Photos - October 24 and November 15, 2026
Family photos that give back! Fame Parties is offering special photo sessions on October 24, 2026 and November 15, 2026, with a portion of proceeds benefiting NHE PTA. These quick 15-minute sessions are an easy, low-stress, and fun way to capture playful, laugh-filled family memories just in time for the holidays! After your session, consider ordering holiday cards or prints through Minted using code FUNDRAISENOTTINGHAME, so a portion of your purchase can also benefit NHE through our community partners.
NHE PTA Spirit Wear Sale - October 26-30, 2026
The NHE PTA spirit wear sale has been RESCHEDULED for next week! Remaining NHE PTA spirit wear will be available October 26-30, 2026. Shop boys and girls shorts, scrunchies, necklaces, hair clips, socks, yard signs, metallic leggings, twilly scarves, kids hats, and more. Orders may be picked up beginning November 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the location listed on your receipt. Shop the sale once the link goes live on October 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.!
NHE PTA General Membership Meeting - November 11, 2026
Join us for the next NHE PTA General Membership Meeting on November 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the NHE cafeteria. Come hear the latest PTA updates, learn what’s ahead, and stay connected with our school community. We hope to see you there!
NHE PTA Holiday Market - November 12, 2026
Get ready for the NHE PTA 2nd Annual Holiday Market on November 12, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Nottingham Forest Clubhouse! Enjoy an evening of festive shopping, light bites, and complimentary non-alcoholic drinks. Shop a great line-up of local vendors including Home Themed Home, For Quincy, Cobalt Living Co., WONNiT, Varsity Threads, Vintage Kids, Golden Thread, LadyBird & Grace Boutique, House of Fancy, Piercings by Dr. Claire, The Edit, and The Baykery. Tickets are $25 per person. NHE teachers and staff attend free. Come shop, sip, and kick off the holiday season with NHE PTA!
NHE PTA 5th Grade Yard Sign - October 27, 2026
The NHE PTA 5th grade yard sign is officially for sale! Celebrate your student’s final year at NHE and our “Leaving Our Legacy” theme with a 2026-2027 5th grade yard sign. Signs will be available for pickup the week of November 9, 2026, with pickup details emailed directly to all purchasers. The deadline to order is October 27, 2026. Please note that signs will not be personalized with student names. See the image for an example of what the yard sign will look like.
NHE PTA Box Tops
Support NHE at no extra cost! Download the Box Tops app, select Nottingham Elementary, and scan your grocery receipts to earn cash for our school on eligible purchases. It’s an easy way to give back every time you shop!
NHE PTA Community Partners
NHE PTA Flag Membership
Show your school spirit and celebrate our nation all year long! For just $60 per year, NHE dads will place an American flag in your yard for each of the six major patriotic holidays. All proceeds directly support the NHE PTA. This program is available to all homes zoned to Nottingham. Sign up for your flag today!
NHE PTA Knighthood Fund
Become a Knighthood Fund sponsor and help support student success at Nottingham. Your contribution strengthens PTA programs and our shared efforts with SBISD and the Spring Branch Education Foundation!
NHE PTA Marquee
Celebrate your student’s birthday or 5th grade graduation on the NHE marquee for $25! Their first name, last initial, and a special message will be displayed during their birthday or graduation month. Please submit requests at least two weeks in advance. Questions? Contact Sarah Dongo at sarahjlom@yahoo.com.
NHE PTA Parent-Hosted Parties
Host a NHE PTA party! These themed fundraisers can be for adults, kids, or families and can be as simple or creative as you like. Interested in hosting? Contact Katie McBeth, NHE PTA Family Giving Chair, at katie.mcbeth@gmail.com.
NHE PTA Spirit Wear
NHE Art Room Volunteers Needed
NHE Lunchroom Volunteers Needed
NHE Media Center Volunteers Needed
NHE Recess Referee Volunteers Needed
NHE Workroom Volunteers Needed
NHE PTA Neutron Knights Volunteers Needed
NHE PTA Staff Hospitality Volunteers Needed
SBS Chess Club Volunteers Needed
GroupMe
GroupMe is an optional communication app not sponsored by the school or PTA. It is a great resource to stay connected with other NHE parents and guardians that are in your student's specific grade level! There is a GroupMe for each grade level at NHE! Download the app and click to join:
