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October 7, 2026
Coats and Costumes drive ends This Friday
The Coat and Costume Drive ends this Friday, October 9th! There are still a couple days to bring your unneeded winter gear (jackets, gloves, hats, boots, etc.) to NRE or pick up something you need! We have bins in the front lobby to drop off things you no longer need.
Also, take a look in the bins or on the rack for anything you might need! Consider it a swap - give what you don’t need and take what you do need. You do not have to make a donation to take something you need. We want to make sure all NRE kiddos have warm gear this winter!
All leftover items will be donated to Help and Hope Center in Castle Rock.
Stuffie staycation
Something special is happening at NRE... and your child’s stuffie is invited! Stay tuned! 👀
A Few More Items Needed for Conferences
Fall Conference Week is happening now, and we’d love to show our amazing teachers some extra appreciation by keeping them well-fed throughout the week! PTO is covering most of the food, but we could still use a little help filling in the rest.
If you’re able to contribute, check out the remaining items we need. |
Sponsor Spotlight
Tiger Den
A BIG thank you to Tiger Den Tea House for continuing to support Northridge Elementary as a Gold Sponsor! We are so grateful for their continued support of our students, staff, and NRE community.
Need a delicious treat? Tiger Den Tea House in Highlands Ranch serves up boba teas, fruit teas, Vietnamese coffee, smoothies, pastries, banh mi, spring rolls, and more!
NRE Family Perk! Wear something with Northridge on it and mention Northridge when you order to receive 10% off your purchase!
The next time you’re looking for a tasty drink or bite to eat, stop by and support this wonderful local business that continues to support Northridge Elementary!
44 Springer Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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.
Fujiyama
Thursday, Oct. 8
All Day
Mod Pizza
Wednesday, Oct. 21
All Day
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Jet's Pizza
Wednesday, Oct. 28
4-8 PM
The Chick-fil-a Cow Calendar is back!🐄
Order before October 29th!
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.
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!
If you love Chick-fil-A, you’ve gotta get this calendar!
Calendars will be sent home with your child within 2 weeks of ordering. Please allow extra time around Fall Break.
Every purchase helps support the NRE PTO!
If you have any questions, email Crystal Spencer at PTOVicePresidentNRE@gmail.com.
The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is Coming Soon!
October 18th - 31st
The Charleston Wrap fundraiser is back! Just in time to help you prep for the holidays, this gift & wrapping paper fundraiser opens on Sunday, October 18th! Please check out the catalogue - there are so many options to get you ready for the holiday season.
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! Use Organization ID 29822 when you register! Don’t wait too long if you want to take part, the deadline for the fundraiser is Saturday, October 31st!
There are some really great items available for purchase at very reasonable prices - please consider doing some of your holiday shopping early and help support NRE!
Questions With...
Ms. Strickler (1st Grade Teacher)
1. What did you want to be when you grew up?
Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Whether I was playing school in my mom's classroom or setting up lessons at home, I was always following in her footsteps.
2. What brought you to NRE?
Highlands Ranch has always been home to me! After graduating from Mountain Vista and finishing college, I knew I wanted to come back to this community. Hearing such wonderful things about NRE from friends and former teachers made it an easy choice, and I knew right away it would be a great fit!
3. What’s your favorite way to spend an evening?
After work, you’ll usually find me at CorePower getting a sweat in! Afterwards, I love coming home to hang out with my dog, Bodie, and wind down with a good book or a fun show.
4. If you weren’t working in education, what career would you have?
I’ve always had a huge passion for true crime, so if I weren't teaching, I’d love to be on the case as a detective or working in a courtroom as a lawyer!
5. If you could instantly teleport anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Bora Bora, without a doubt! I’d instantly teleport to one of those overwater bungalows, sit back right over the turquoise water, and completely disconnect.
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.
Which business is a Gold Sponsor of the NRE PTO? Hint: the answer can be found on the PTO website, www.nre-pto.com
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Lazy Dog
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Legacy Martial Arts
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Grex-3D
🎉 Congratulations to Last Week’s Trivia Winner: Stephanie Smith
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.
❓Question: What is our mascot's name?
✅ Correct Answer: Dash
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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!
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
🛒 Earn Money for NRE by Shopping at King Soopers
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.
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.
📦 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.
🪠 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.
👕 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!
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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