2015-2016 Calendar
What the NPTO supports:
Teacher Grants
Playground Supplies
Book Donations
Discount Yearbooks for Teachers
Opera for the Young
Legacy Events
Audio/Visual Equipment for School
Supplies for Classes
Hospitality Supplies and Equipment
Treats for School Events
Upper School Parent Advisory
Room Parent Organization
Upper School Student Council
Support
Extracurricular/Club Support, Grants
Conference Meals for Staff
Staff Appreciation Events
Comedy Sportz Program
Hospitality for Events
Holiday Staff Dinner
Playground supplies
AND all the items on our calendar —>
Book Donations
Fund Yearbooks for Teachers
Legacy Events
Barnes
Audio/visual
& Noble
Equipment
BookFairfor
—school
October 3
A
Supplies
fun-filled,
for family
Classesevent, with book readings by Nova teachers taking place all day.
A percentage of sales is donated to the NPTO.
Great Gatherings Kick-Off Party — November 7
Great Gatherings have become the NPTO’s major fundraiser. These gatherings are
parties or get-togethers hosted by Nova community members. Your first
opportunity to sign up for the gatherings is the big adult-only Kick-Off party. 100%
of the proceeds from the parties or gatherings come to the NPTO to help fulfill our
mission to support Nova.
Carnival — May 14
The Annual All-School Carnival is our big social event of the spring; a fabulous event
that brings our whole community together to have fun!
Usborne BookFair — May 14
This bookfair is held in conjunction with the Annual All-School Carnival and a
percentage of books are donated to Nova teachers.
Our Annual Events:
Our Ongoing Initiatives; more details and links are on our website!
SCRIP—Purchase gift cards from hundreds of retailers and a percentage is donated
to Nova. Maximize the money you already spend!
Ongoing
Friday Morning Coffees on the Mezzanine
Parent Education Nights monthly
Aug. 20
Aug. 26
Aug. 27
Aug. 31
Kindergarten Picnic
US Open House & Ice Cream Social
LS Open House& Ice Cream Social
First Day Coffee
Sept. 1
Sept. 2
Sept. 4
Sept. 10
Sept. 17
NPTO Meeting
First Day Coffee Kindergarten
First Friday Coffee
SoG Back To School Night (Grades 1-5)
SoL/R Back To School Night
Oct. 3
Oct. 6
Oct.
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
NPTO Meeting
Comedy Sportz, (Grades 6-8)
Nov. 3, 5
Nov. 3
Nov. 7
Nov. 17
Teacher Conference meals, school-wide
NPTO Meeting
Great Gatherings Kick-Off
Parent Day
Dec. 1
Dec. 14
Dec. 18
NPTO Meeting
SoL/R Winter Break Treats
SoG Winter Break Treats
Jan. 5
Jan. 25-29
NPTO Meeting
Paraprofessional Appreciation Week
Feb. 2
Feb. 12
NPTO Meeting
Opera For The Young, K-5
March 1
March 6
NPTO Meeting
All-School Roller-skating
Apr. 5
Apr. 15
Apr. 18-22
NPTO Meeting
Grandparent/Special Person Day Treats
Staff Appreciation Week
May 3
May 14
NPTO Meeting with Elections
Carnival & Usbourne Book Fair
June 7
June 7
NPTO Meeting
Last Day Treats
Edukit—Easy way to get your school supplies!
NPTO Cookbook—Veni, Vidi, Coxi available in Nova’s Main Office.
Spiritwear—Nova clothing and gear.
Name Bubbles—Resilient custom name labels for your uniforms and dishware.
Terracycle—Recycle pens, pencils, tape dispensers, markers, glue bottles and sticks,
and more! A donation comes back to the NPTO.
Cartridge World—Recycle your printer cartridges and a donation comes back to the
NPTO
Workplace donations—Many employers have donation-matching programs.
Go Buy Local- Support local businesses, save money all while supporting Nova!
www.gobuylocal.com
What you can do:
 Check out the NPTO website: Our website is updated regularly with current
events. Choose to be a Room Parent or part of the Baking Brigade, Conference
Meals, Parent Ed Night Committees, and explore many more opportunities.
 Do Great Gatherings: Come to our Great Gathering Kick-Off Party on Nov. 7th.
You have the opportunity to host a party or sign-up to attend some gatherings!
 Bring the Family: We host fun events year round including Barnes & Noble
Book fair, a Roller Skating Party, and our Annual All-School Carnival!
 Consider our ongoing fundraisers and pick what works for you: Buy SCRIP
cards, purchase school supplies, labels, or other easy ways to support the school
with things you already need. Details can be found on our website.
 Attend an NPTO Meeting: Influence how we support our Nova community.
Attendance at meetings counts as volunteer hours.
What
 Contact Us! Check out our website for more details, event signups,
volunteering opportunities, and fundraisers. Email at novapto@gmail.com, find
us on Twitter @NovaPTO, or on Facebook at Nova PTO.
Who
The NPTO is you. Parents, guardians,
grandparents, teachers, and staff.
All of Nova’s families are considered members
and are welcome to attend meetings and
volunteer. There are no member dues.
We need your talent, energy, and passion
to make our organization a success.
How
Attend a monthly meeting, volunteer,
join a parent coffee every Friday morning,
attend a Great Gathering, and check out the
NPTO’s website, or send us a message at
novapto@gmail.com.
LEADERSHIP
http://www.novapto.org/
novapto@gmail.com
Twitter: @NovaPTO
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Nova-PTO
http://www.novapto.org/great-gatherings.html
Nova Classical Academy PTO is an
organization of volunteers engaging
families, teachers, and staff in
fostering a school community that
actively supports Nova’s mission and
enriches the students and the school.
Chair: Samantha Fischer
Co-Chairs: Jessie McClary & Sara Knudsen
Treasurer: Liza Halverson
Secretary: Claire Helin
Board Liaison: Robin Cerio & Beth Hawley