NHES PTO August Newsletter

Welcome back Nighthawks! We have a LOT planned and the beginning of the year is the busiest so please read carefully below. Looking for the ‘Mark Your Calendars’ section? Scroll to the bottom!

Volunteers: Stay Tuned!

We can’t wait to welcome volunteers into the building in September! Please bookmark this page and sign-up once openings are available.

New year, New Calendar!

We’re excited to bring back many New Hope classic events this year. This calendar will be coming home in folders, but just in case we’ve included it here. If you’d like, download and print it to hang on your fridge.

Join the PTO and make a difference

Our annual PTO membership drive popsicle contest is LIVE and we’d love to have your support! One PTO membership makes a $20 donation to our school and gives your family a vote in how those funds are used and earns you a free New Hope drawstring bag. Funds raised in past years have supported the purchase of laptops, playground equipment, and other essential items to enhance our students’ experience.

The homeroom with the most PTO membership participation (by percentage) before 8/22 will earn a popsicle party for their class! Remember, one membership covers all of your students, so when you purchase please ensure you list all children and their teachers at check-out. We will take care of the rest!

Spirit Wear on sale NOW!

Did you miss us at Open House? Did you really want a hat and we were sold out? Got home and decided you ALSO needed the blanket? You’re in luck — all remaining items are now available on our website and available for purchase! List your child’s name and teacher at check-out and we will deliver it to them at school to bring home. All proceeds raised are donated back to the school to purchase enhancements.

Red Robin Spirit Night - August 21st

Spirit Nights are BACK and we’re kicking things off in style on August 21st at Red Robin (Collection location)! Wear your new spirit wear to school on 8/21 and then join us for dinner! 20% of all sales will be donated back to New Hope. We can’t wait to see you there!

One and DONE treat donations now available!

Each month, the PTO asks a different grade level to donate money and supplies to provide a break room treat for our staff (see calendar below). This year, we’re making that ask easier than ever! Donate now and get it done, rather than stressing during the year about when you’re supposed to get to the store or send in money.

Simply follow this link, select your break room treat donation amount, and be sure to include your child’s name and teacher at check-out. We’ll make sure your donation is ear-marked for your grade level and save those funds to be used during the appropriate month. NO stress for you later in the year and happy, supported staff members. It’s a win win!

Kroger Community Rewards

Are you a Kroger shopper? Know someone who is? Link your Kroger account and earn rewards for our school! Follow the instructions below to link your Kroger account with New Hope PTO and Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchases back to our school.  It’s that easy!

1. Make sure you have an active Kroger digital account.

2. Follow this link to set up your account.

3. NOTE: Our organization name is New Hope Elementary PTO, Inc.

5th Grade Celebration Items now available

Fifth grade families! You’ve made it to the last year of elementary school! There is a LOT that will take place to celebrate that achievement at the end of the year, but you can spread out the cost and to-do list by checking some of those things off your list.

Now available for purchase: Celebratory yard signs. Order your yard sign to celebrate your student’s achievements now, and we’ll deliver it to you in April. Orders will close end of February.

Now available for purchase: Yearbook tribute ads. The yearbooks is a wonderful way to remember the school year at New Hope and our 5th graders have a special place in this amazing publication. Purchase a special tribute ad — customized to your liking with photos, images, and special notes — to be placed in the back of this year’s book. Just make sure you order the book as well so you can see the finished product! Orders close mid-November so get this done EARLY.

Curriculum Nights Coming Soon!

Keep an eye on your email or visit New Hope’s website for more information on Curriculum Night later this month. Please note the day/time for child’s grade level.

Fall Semester Spirit Days are here

Mark Your Calendars!