PTA Announcements

In the spirit of inclusion, belonging, kindness, and acceptance, NES is reigniting the Start With Hello! program. SWH - which began 10 years ago - aims to help children be more socially inclusive and connected to each other. We are launching the program with a lunchtime activity, inviting all students to sign his/her name to a green construction paper hand. We need volunteers for each lunch shift on Wed 11/29 as well as on Thurs 11/30 from 8:30-10 when we build a bulletin board with the hands. Please check Sign-Up Genius to see if there's a slot or two that work for you. Please join us!

Congratulations to Laureen Anagnos for being nominated by the NES community for Teacher of the Year. The PTA is looking for individuals to help develop a portfolio and write letters about Mrs. Anagnos for HCPSS Teacher of the Year Award! If you would like to help this team in any way, please read on or reach out to Melinda Collins at vp1@northfieldpta.org.

Please consider joining with us to help those struggling with financial and food challenges this holiday season by donating gift cards for eligible participants in our community. Gift cards in $25 or $50 amounts from Walmart, Target, and Amazon (physical cards only, no digital cards) would allow individuals to select toys, clothing, and other items for their families. Gift cards of $25 or $50 from Giant Food, Safeway, Aldi, or Lidl would help purchase food or prescription medication.

Northfield SPIRIT DAYS have been announced! (There will be spirit days in Oct/November related to Direct Donations Drive)

• Dec 23 - PJ Day
• Jan 13 - Dress like your Favorite Book Character Day
• Feb 10 - Sports Day
• Mar 24 - Maryland Love (MD Colors)
• Apr 20- Crazy Hair/Hat Day
• May 18th - Class Color Day

Meeting Update! The December PTA meeting will be changing from a Board of Directors meeting to a GENERAL MEMBERSHIP meeting. We will be voting on a budget amendment. Time and place remains the same - 7pm in the Multipurpose Room at NES on December 15th. Please join us so we can meet our quorum. Thank you!

Please remember to CLEARLY label ALL items that get sent into school. If a piece of clothing/accessory has at least a LAST NAME on it, the front office does a great job of reuniting items with their owners.

PTA Meeting Dates for the 2022-23 School Year:

• Wednesday, September 7, 7pm @ Northfield MPR - General Membership Meeting (Meet & Greet with PTA President And VPs at 6:30pm)
• Thursday, October 6, 7pm - @ Northfield MPR
• Wednesday, November 16, 7pm - Virtual
• Thursday, December 15, 7p, - @ Northfield MPR
• Wednesday, January 11, 7pm - Virtual
• Wednesday, February 8, 7pm - @ Northfield MPR
• Thursday, March 9, 7pm - Virtual
• Wednesday, April 19, 7pm - @ Northfield MPR
• Thursday, May 11, 7pm - @ Northfield MPR - General Membership (Meet & Greet with PTA President And VPs at 6:30pm)

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! As you prepare to get back into the groove of school, please take a moment to join the PTA!