NHES PTO November/December Newsletter

We know the holidays are coming up fast so don’t miss the opportunity to participate in events happening the rest of the year! There is a LOT going on!

Volunteer Opportunities

3rd Grade Parents (By 11/4): November is your month to provide the break room treat for our staff! Please make sure you make your donation here as soon as possible.

Wednesday, December 10th: School Wide Cookie Surprise for Staff — We need your help with this month’s breakroom treat for our staff! We are asking the entire to school to participate for this one. If you are willing, we need donations of 24 homemade holiday cookies/treats delivered to school on Tuesday, December 9th. For more information on how to participate, visit our website or sign up here.

Holiday Shop (12/8-12/12): We are looking for volunteers to help ensure all of our Nighthawks get to shop for family and friends this holiday season! Volunteers are needed to assist our students with choosing and purchasing their gifts. Sign-up here to help!

Around the World - Friday, December 5th

Las Palmas Spirit Night - Wednesday 11/12

Spirit Nights are our once-a-month tradition of gathering together to build community and raise money for our school. Wear your New Hope gear on 11/12 (Need something to wear? Shop Now!) and then join us for dinner at Las Palmas!

Las Palmas honors ALL DAY dining, so please share with your friends, family, and neighborhoods that they can dine-in and carry-out for lunch and dinner to support New Hope.

We can’t wait to see you there!

5th Grade — Deadlines Approaching!

Fifth grade families! The deadline for yearbook tributes is quickly approaching!

Now available for purchase: Yearbook tribute ads. The yearbook 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 and will NOT reopen so get this done early.

Also 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.

Spirit Wear on sale NOW!

Need something for Spirit Day on 11/12 or a gift for your special nighthawk? You’re in luck — 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.

Yearbooks on sale NOW!

Did you miss us at Open House? Yearbooks are on sale now and prices only increase as the year continues, so buy now for the best deal! Orders close end of February.

One and DONE 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!

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!

Looking Ahead at Spirit Days

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.

Mark Your Calendars!