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September 23, 2026
Multicultural Night
September 25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
It is finally here!! This Friday we are celebrating all our students during Multicultural Night!! NRE families host booths to help us celebrate the diverse cultures represented in our school.
Additionally - the evening will have performances by our very own NRE student, and another raffle with some awesome prizes!
Please plan to stop by on Friday to visit and learn more about our wonderful NRE community!
We still are in need of some help before, during, and after this event - please sign up for a spot if you can lend a hand! Any little bit of time you can share helps!
We have Raffle Prizes You Won’t Want to Miss!
We have some amazing raffle prizes lined up for Multicultural Night—including:
CU Buffs VIP Football Experience — $2,000 Value!
Grab a few friends and enjoy a fun night out—just for the grown-ups! This incredible prize includes 4 suite tickets, 1 VIP parking pass, and an upscale food & beverage experience at the CU Buffs football game on October 17th.
A huge thank you to the Phillips family for generously donating this incredible CU Buffs experience! We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping make our raffle extra special.
And that’s just one of our exciting prizes! You’ll also have a chance to win gift cards to Lansdowne Arms, Los Dos Potrillos, Fujiyama, Lazy Dog, Melting Pot, Tiger Den, and more! 🎉
We’re so thankful for the amazing local businesses who helped support Multicultural Night by donating these raffle prizes!
***Important*** The winner of the CU Buffs experience must claim the tickets by October 2nd at 11:59 PM so be sure to keep an eye out for the email announcing the winners. If you are the lucky winner, email a picture of your ticket to ptovicepresidentnre@gmail.com.
Fun Run Prize Day
This past Friday we celebrated all the amazing running and fundraising our students did for NRE! It was so much fun to see them out there and having fun with all the inflatables and snacking on the treats! HUGE thank you to all of you for the great fundraising this last few weeks and to our volunteers for making such a wonderful Prize Day possible! Celebrating our students’ hard work is the best!!
Help Us Make Next Year’s Fun Run Even Better!
We’d love to hear what you thought about this year’s Fun Run. Your feedback will help us improve next year’s fundraiser, especially when it comes to incentives and what motivates you and your kids to participate and fundraise.
The survey is anonymous, only 5 questions, and should take just 1–2 minutes to complete. Your honest feedback will help us make next year’s Fun Run even more fun and successful!
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.
Red Robin
Thursday, Sept. 24
All Day
Chipotle
Wednesday, Sept. 30
4-8 PM
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Sponsor Spotlight
Mici Italian
A BIG thank-you to Mici Italian for continuing to support Northridge Elementary as a Gold Sponsor! We’re especially grateful for their recent support of our Fun Run, where they donated free cheese pizza coupons for some of our participating students.
If your family is looking for an easy and delicious meal, Mici Italian offers handcrafted pizza, pasta, salads, gelato, and more. Their Highlands Ranch location is right here in our community at 9245 S. Broadway.
And they offer a great deal: kids eat free every day, all day! Kids 12 and under receive a free kids’ pizza and drink with an adult purchase. Dine-in only.
Thank you, Mici, for continuing to support our NRE community! The next time you’re craving pizza or pasta, consider stopping by and supporting a local business that supports our school.
Questions With...
Sara Messer (3rd Grade Discovery Teacher)
1. What did a perfect summer day look like when you were a kid?
We had the *best* summers growing up. My mom was also a teacher, so we spent our days on the lake, at the local amusement park, and at the water park.
2. What brought you to NRE?
I moved from Nebraska and had multiple interview processes with multiple local districts and schools. NRE was by far my favorite interview process and just had the best *vibe!* :) Susan Mckinzie called me to explain what Discovery was and convinced me to join!
3. What’s something you could happily talk about for hours?
Books for sure! I haven't read a TON of books, but if we find one we've both read, or if you have a recommendation you love, I love to hear it!
4. What’s something people are usually surprised to learn about you?
I'm generally fairly quiet and can be a bit shy, but I used to be quite the theater person, shining on the stage in plays, musicals, or show choir!
5. If you could instantly teleport anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I think somewhere near the Arctic Circle to see the amazing Northern Lights.
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.
What is our mascot's name?
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Prongy the Pronghorn
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Dash the Pronghorn
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Prancer the Pronghorn
🎉 Congratulations to Last Week’s Trivia Winner: Liz McKinney
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: With the support of our amazing NRE families and donors, approximately how much did the PTO raise for our school last year?
✅ Correct Answer: Over $100,000
Coat and Costume Drive
Now through October 9
The Coat and Costume Drive started this past Friday!! Bring your unneeded winter gear (jackets, gloves, hats, boots, etc.) to NRE. We have bins outside the front doors where you can easily drop off donations. We also have bins in the front lobby.
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.
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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!
Enberg Photography Mini Sessions are back!
Just like before, sessions are $100 and 50% goes right back to the PTO. This is the perfect way to refresh your family photos while giving back to our school community.
Session Details:
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20-minute session
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Includes 6 edited images (with the option to purchase more)
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$100 — 50% supports your PTO
Enberg Photography
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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