NHES PTO October Newsletter

We know Fall Break is just around the corner, and October seems far away, but it will be here before you know it so don’t miss the opportunity to participate in one of our busiest months of the year! There is a LOT going on!

Volunteer Opportunities

THIS FRIDAY (9/19): We are still looking for help at our Day of Awesome Fundraiser Celebration! We will fill the playground with inflatables, a DJ, and games for our students to party. We need adults to help ensure things run smoothly and everyone stays safe. Sign up here.

Watch DOGs Meeting (10/3): Father figures are invited to attend the Watch DOGs kickoff on Friday, 10/3. Plan to arrive at 7:00am to help with car line and then stay for a short information meeting for future opportunities. Sign-up here.

4th Grade Parents (By 10/8): October is your month to provide the break room treat for our staff! Please make sure you make your donation here as soon as possible.

3rd grade parents: get ahead of November here.

Book Fair (10/6-10/10): We are looking for volunteers to help ensure all of our Nighthawks get to shop at the book fair! Volunteers are needed to assist our students with choosing and purchasing their books. Sign-up here to help!

Hearing & Vision Screening (10/7): No medical knowledge required! Just a willingness to help Nurse Dylan with screening our 2nd and 5th grade students. This event will take place during the school day, in the morning. Sign-up today!

Movie Night Concessions - Deadline 9/27

Don’t miss our BIGGEST event of the year! Movie Night will take place on Friday, October 3rd! Here’s what you need to know:

1. Concession orders are due 9/27 — that’s DURING Fall Break! Get those orders in now before you forget! We have to give our vendors a heads up, so we need to know what you want to eat. Order here.

2. Our showing of The Wild Robot will begin at dusk, once it’s dark enough to see the screen.

3. Come early to eat, bounce, shop and play! We’ll have concessions, spirit wear, bounce houses, games, and more available beginning at 6:00pm until the movie begins. Cash, Check, Credit Card, and Tap-to-Pay accepted. No Venmo or PayPal.

4. Family Night at the Book Fair! As always, our Book Fair will be open from 6:00-7:30pm for all families to shop together!

Culver’s Spirit Night - October 14th

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 10/14 (Need something to wear? Shop Now!) and then join us for dinner at Culver’s!

Culver’s honors ALL sales during our time slot, so please share with your friends, family, and neighborhoods that they can dine-in, carry-out, or drive-thru to support New Hope.

As always, there will be some special surprise waitresses helping out so make sure to come see us! 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 10/14? 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!

Fall Semester Spirit Days are here

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!