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Northridge Elementary Weekly Blast (1)_e

October 28, 2026

Upcoming events

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November

5

Thursday

Stuffie Staycation Dropoff

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See below for more information

Send your child's stuffie on an adventure at NRE

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November

11

Wednesday

Veterans Day Breakfast

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7:45 AM - 8:30 AM in the Gym

Celebrating and honoring our veterans

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November

11

Wednesday

PTO General Assembly Meeting

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8:45 AM - 10:15 AM in the Library

All are invited and encouraged to attend

Get Your Charleston Wrap Orders in By Saturday!

Now until October 31st​​

This gift & wrapping paper fundraiser will be open for orders until October 31st! Please check out the catalogue - there are so many options to get you ready for the holiday season. Great gifts and some fantastic wrapping paper options!

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If students choose to participate in this fundraiser, prizes will be awarded for reaching sales goals. Not only that, a generous 40% of sales come back to NRE PTO! 

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​​Use Organization ID 29822 when you register!

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​Packets went home with students, so be sure to check their backpacks!​​

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We have some fun PRIZES as well!

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  • Most dollars raised in a class: pizza party with drinks and chips

  • Top class in each grade: PJ and stuffie day

  • Top 3 Students: 
    #1. New Tablet 
    #2. Instax Camera Package 
    #3. LEGO Package 

Don't Miss out on Stuffie Staycation!

Ticket sales close this weekend!
Reserve a spot by November 1st!

Your child’s stuffie is about to have a weekend to remember at NRE! For $10, their stuffie can explore the school, make new friends, and maybe get into a little mischief while the students are away. We’ll capture all the fun in a special video so your child can see exactly what their stuffie got up to! Your child will also receive a special                         and an adventure certificate.

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How to Join the Adventure:

  • 🎟️ Purchase a Stuffie Adventure Ticket for $10.  

  • 🏷️ After purchasing a ticket, an ID tag and protective bag will be sent home with your child. Attach the tag securely to the stuffie and place it inside the provided bag.

  • 🎒 Drop-off: Have your child bring their stuffie to school on Thursday, November 5, and drop it in your classroom’s Stuffie Check-In Bin.

  • 🎬 Pick-up: Your child's stuffie returns Monday, November 9, with a                         , a special adventure certificate, and a QR code to watch their adventures!


Wanted: Stuffie Paparazzi​​

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We need a few volunteers to capture our stuffies’ adventures around NRE on Friday, November 6th. Bring your phone camera and help us create a little stuffie magic! Please note that this is a non-student day.  
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Email Crystal Spencer at PTOVicePresidentNRE@gmail.com with questions.

Check out the video below for a sneak peek at the fun.

Interested in Selling Your Crafts at the Holiday shop?

Our Holiday Shop is coming up on December 4! During this fun event, students get to shop during the school day for small gifts for their family and friends. Items range from jewelry and ornaments to cookies, crochet items, soaps, and so much more, with most priced between $1–$5!

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We’re looking for local crafters and makers who may be interested in selling their items at the event. If you’d like to participate, please email nrewintershop@gmail.com by November 10 for more information. 

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Last Call for the Chick-fil-a Cow CalendaR!

Order by October 29th!

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The highly popular Cow Calendar is making its return, and our local Chick-fil-A is giving our PTO the opportunity to sell them as a fundraiser! That means our families can get their calendars early and at a special discounted price before they’re available to the public.

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The calendar features the iconic Chick-fil-A Cows and comes packed with monthly Chick-fil-A coupons for favorites throughout the year. And the best part? The coupons are worth significantly more than the price of the calendar!​

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ORDER YOUR CALENDAR HERE​​

​​Calendars will be sent home with your child within 2 weeks of ordering. 

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If you have any questions, email Crystal Spencer at PTOVicePresidentNRE@gmail.com.

Veterans Day Breakfast

November 11, 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM in the gym

We are so excited to celebrate and honor our veterans with a morning of food, fun, and community - showing appreciation for those who have served. 

 

Please RSVP by November 6th so we can plan out the logistics. 

Have time to help? Please take a look at the link to sign up for a spot! We need some help across 3 different days, so please take a peek and see if one can fit your schedule. Thank you!!

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PTO GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

November 11, 8:45 - 10:15 AM in the library​​

The next PTO General Assembly Meeting is coming up soon! All are invited and encouraged to attend!  We will be sharing updates on how PTO funds are spent, share ways to get involved, take time to listen to new ideas, and more. Snacks are provided, please bring a friend and enjoy a morning together with the NRE community! 

Upcoming Spirit 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 or show the flyer when ordering.  

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Jet's Pizza
Wednesday, Oct. 28
4-8 PM

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Prost Brewing Co
Tuesday, Nov. 3
All Day

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Fujiyama
Thursday, Nov. 12
All Day

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Questions With...

Ms. Click (2nd Grade Teacher)

1. What did you want to be when you grew up? 
I have always wanted to be a teacher! I come from many generations of educators in my family and it was always something I was interested in.

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2. What’s your favorite part of the school day?
My most favorite part of each school day is our morning meeting. I typically ask a question that they get to answer on their own. It really gives me a chance to hear each student's opinion and see their personalities shine through. They are always willing to share and it really builds our classroom community!

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3. What’s your favorite local restaurant or coffee shop?
I LOVE coffee and I have a couple favorite coffee shops around Colorado. My favorite here in Highlands Ranch would have to be Lost but if you adventure to Parker Legends coffee is amazing!

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4. ​Are you a morning person or a night owl? What time do you usually go to bed and wake up?

I am very much a morning person! I love going to bed around 9pm so I can wake up around 6am and have a full day ahead of me. I feel my best as soon as the bell rings each morning!
 

 5. If you found a genie and had three wishes, what would you wish for?

If I got to have 3 wishes from a genie I would have to wish for, being able to change the weather to whatever I want, being able to time travel, and a long and happy life!

NRE staff members: Please help us keep our PTO Pulse Staff Spotlight going! We’re always looking for staff members to feature, and we’d love to highlight you. Simply click the button above and complete the short form. We’ve included lots of fun questions to choose from, so you can answer the ones that best reflect your personality!

nre trivia

Think you know NRE? Put your knowledge to the test with this week’s trivia question! Submit your answer using the button below. Everyone who answers correctly will be entered into a random drawing for a prize.

Thinking Trivia

Where should you go on November 3rd if you want to participate in Spirit Night?

  • Red Robin

  • Mici Italian

  • Prost Brewing

🎉 Congratulations to Last Week’s Trivia Winner: Melinda Nolen

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​If you’re our lucky winner, keep an eye on your inbox! The PTO Vice President will email you with all the details to claim your prize.

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​❓Question: What year did Northridge Elementary open?

✅ Correct Answer: 1982
 

sponsor connections

Discover what our community sponsors have to offer and explore resources and opportunities that may be of interest to your family.

Lazy Dog

The Basketball
Social House

Active Athletics

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Volunteer Opportunities

NRE has a great volunteer site to see all available volunteer opportunities. Everything from events to board positions to committee needs will be listed.

Please check it out here!

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PTO Text Messages

Opt into PTO Text Messages to stay up to date on all the biggest events! It only takes 10 seconds— click here.  

PTO texts keep you in the loop with all the important reminders and updates. Stay connected and don’t miss out!

Ongoing fundraisers

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🛒 Earn Money for NRE by Shopping at King Soopers

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King Soopers donates back to the community through their Community Rewards Program. There is no cost to families to participate and it takes 1 minute to link your King Soopers account to NRE PTO! We are really hoping to take full advantage of this great community partnership! See the very easy steps in the flier below.

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Reserve the Rock to celebrate a special occasion.  First, sign up for your date, 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! Click the picture above to find out more or to reserve the rock.

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📦 Earn Money for NRE with Box Tops!

Did you know you can support Northridge Elementary just by buying the products you already use? Box Tops for Education is an easy way to help raise money for our school—no clipping required! Getting started is simple: Download the Box Tops for Education app. Create a free account. Search for and select Northridge Elementary as your school. Scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of your purchase. The app will automatically find eligible Box Tops products and credit earnings to NRE. Every receipt makes a difference! Those small earnings quickly add up and help fund programs, events, classroom resources, and special opportunities for our students.

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🪠 ​Plumbing & drain services that give back to NRE!

bluefrog Plumbing + Drain will donate 10% of any job to our school, up to $500 How It Works: 1. Mention Northridge Elementary when scheduling over the phone or online at bookthefrog.com 2. Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain will write a check to NRE at the end of the month. 3. Invite Others to Parcipate! This offer is available to everyone including family, friends, faculty, and staff.

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👕 Wear Your NRE Pride!

NRE PTO is partnering with a company called “Mostly For Nerds” (MFN) to provide NRE Swag! You can now purchase tshirts, hoodies, hats, etc. MFN is also generously donating $5 per item sold back to NRE PTO. More items will be available in the future, and if you have a request for items that you’d like to see available, please let us know. Check out the online store now!

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​Do you have piles of amazing art from your student at home and nowhere to display it!? Would you love to have it all in a beautiful and convenient book to enjoy? Plum Print has given Northridge the opportunity to support our school while we transform our children’s artwork into custom books! Not only will they donate 20% of the sale back to Northridge but they have also provided a $25 off code for us! Please take a look at the flyer below and use the code NORTHRIDGE when you place your order. This will give you $25 off your order and send 20% back to NRE!

Meet the pto

The Northridge Elementary PTO is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to bringing students, staff, families, and our community together to make NRE an exceptional place to learn, grow, and connect. Through fundraising, volunteerism, family events, teacher appreciation, and community partnerships, we help create meaningful experiences and provide resources that enrich our entire school community.

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Amber
Kniser

Co-President

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Ashleigh
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Co-Secretary

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Haley
Barrington

Member at large

Ryan Cito

Ryan
Cito

Co-President

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Laura
McDonough

Sac Liason

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Maddy
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Member at large

Crystal Spencer

Crystal
Spencer

Vice PResident

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Katie
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Communications

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member at large

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Amy
Diaconu

Co-Secretary

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Treasurer

Helpful Links

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A sponsored chapter of the Foundation for Douglas County Schools, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

The Chapter shall be referred to as: Northridge Elementary PTO, a Chapter of the Foundation for Douglas County Schools”. This title shall be used on all correspondence, promotional literature, brochures, etc. It is not permitted for the Chapter to utilize the title “[School Name] Foundation.”   In addition, the Foundation logo must appear. Any promotional materials, brochures, etc., developed by the Chapter are subject to review by the Foundation staff, any suggested changes or corrections must be made to the documents prior to printing. It is important that all communication pieces contain proper information and wording regarding Foundation and its Chapters for legal purposes.

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​By accepting the PTO text messaging service, you authorize the Northridge Elementary Parent Teacher Organization to reach you via text. We will only send pertinent reminders and messages about school events. We will never share your information with third parties. Message frequency varies. You may opt out at any time.

ADDRESS

555 Southpark Road

Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126

PHONE

School: 303-387-6525​

EMAIL

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Northridge PTO is a sponsored chapter of the Foundation for Douglas County Schools, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

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