About
“Together We’re Building A Bridge To The Future”
The NPE PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is composed of dedicated parents, teachers and staff that come together to support our school. The PTO plays a major role in fundraising to benefit the children at NPE. The PTO raises about $30,000 annually to create programs for the students that are not paid for by the district. Through the efforts of the PTO, we are able to support enrichment programs such as: Field Trips, Assemblies and Technology (computers, software, etc.). We are aiming for 100% particpation this year since State budget cuts will result in fewer funds for our school.
There are many opportunities for families to get involved in our PTO. Volunteers are the key to a successful PTO. Join us at our next meeting or event. You’ll find it is a rewarding way to be involved in your child’s education. You can view our PTO Programs for an idea of the type of involvement opportunities you can find at NPE. All of the event chairs and PTO Board Members welcome volunteers for the events and activities throughout the year. Participation could be as easy as collating documents, handing out donuts or muffins, set-up or clean-up at an event, making phone calls, etc. We hope you will join us this year!
2017-2018 PTO Executive Board
Co-Presidents: Codi Strong
Andrea Purcell
Jan Roberts
Serves as chairperson of the Executive Committee: participates in planning the agenda for and presides at all meetings; coordinates the work of the PTO Board and Committees in order that the objectives of the organization may be promoted, acts as a liaison to teaching staff; coordinates all activities of the PTO with the Principal; and acts as PTO spokesman following the intent of the organization.
Vice President: N/A
Serves as an aide to the President; oversees committee chairpersons. Coordinates volunteers for Scholastic Spring Book Fair, Everybody Counts and other events at NPE. Gathers nominees for the Caroline Day Award.
Treasurer: Lori Burks
Receives all monies of the organization and disburses funds as authorized by the Board; keeps an accurate and current record of receipts and reimbursement; presents a written report of account at each PTO meeting; provides information for the budget for the next school year; handles banking functions for all PTO fundraiser’s; prepares information for filing all Federal and State forms.
NPE PTO Committees
6th Grade Graduation Celebration: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Plans and coordinates the activities to support the 6th grade celebration including the preparation of a memory dvd.
Bingo Night: Plans and coordinates the activities for Bingo Night.
Box Tops: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Coordinates system for label collection and submission to the appropriate companies (Box Tops, Campbell Soup labels, Tyson Project A+, etc.) for reimbursement.
Carnival/Auction: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Plan and organize Carnival/Auction: set theme, purchase prizes, games, food, solicit auction donations, prepare auction baskets and coordinate all volunteers for event.
Discover Indy Coupon Books / Brax Spirit Cups Sale: Lori Burks and Jennifer Bain
Plan and execute the Discover Indy Coupon Book and Brax Spirit Cup Sale.
Market Day: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Distribute forms and input orders for monthly Market Day sales. Should also be present at monthly order pickup nights. Sale dates run September through June.
McDonald’s NPE Nights: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Recruit and organize school representative/s to attend monthly NPE nights at the New Palestine McDonald’s. McDonald’s asks at least one representative to be present at each fundraiser – 4:00 to 8:00.
Movie Night at Legacy Cinema: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Research, plan, and execute one NPE Movie Night at Legacy Cinema in Greenfield.
Room Parent Coordinator: Trice Greene
Coordinates the work of the room parents assigned to each class, including class parties and Carnival/Auction.
Shop with Scrip: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Organize and execute three Shop with Scrip sales during the school year.
Spirit Wear: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Plans and executes the sale of NPE School Spirit clothing and related items.
Student Directory/PTO Website: Jennifer Popp
Coordinates PTO Manager software that collects student directory and volunteer contact information, prepares Student Directory and updates PTO website.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation: Missy Ackerman and Lynna Rooks
Coordinates teacher/staff back to school lunch, recognizes teacher/staff birthdays and coordinates teacher/staff appreciation week events.
Yearbook: Seeking Chair or Co-Chairs – please contact Angie Henry at ahenry@npepto.com if interested or would like to find out more information
Coordinates the planning, layout, production and printing of annual school yearbook; obtains yearbook photographs from room parents, classroom cameras and families; takes additional photographs as necessary; handles yearbook distribution.
