PTO
Ninja Run - More details to come!
Find Your Inner Ninja -
A fun and exciting team-building event for all NWR students
The North Windy Ridge PTO is sponsoring a fun event for all students to raise funds in support of our school.
Why are we Raising Money?
Quite simply, because we want the best for the students of North Windy Ridge Intermediate School.
About this fundraiser:
North Windy Ridge is a place where student learning thrives and provides a welcoming environment for all. We believe that this is because of the incredible students that attend our school, the awesome staff who believe that relationships with students are key to optimal learning and more importantly the incredible support of our families. We could not engage in the wonderful learning opportunities and the fun things we do here without your monetary support.
Your ongoing backing and support are both truly appreciated.
Your donations will help pay for:
Teacher Supplies
Campus Improvements
Rewards for Good Behavior
Student Clubs
Mini-Grants/Wish Lists for Classrooms
Staff Appreciation Events
Parent Information
It's time for the Ninja Run! On October 13th the NWR ninjas will be running the obstacle course and we need your help.
Please check out the links below to sign up for the volunteer opportunity (or opportunities!) of your choice, both before and on the day of the event.
Thank you so much for your support of our students!
NWR PTO
Want to cheer your child on? Please join us on the big day. Your child’s teacher will send the specific start time for his or her class via Dojo, Remind, or email. And you can definitely watch your child’s class on the course while you volunteer!
Collecting Pledges
We’ve asked the students of NWR to collect pledges of financial support for the Ninja Run. This is our main fundraising event of the year, and our goal is to raise $20,000!
Who should you ask for pledges?
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, coaches, pastors, co-workers, everybody you know!
About the Course
This year the course includes
Hill climb
Army crawl
Hiking trail
Agility weave
Agility tires
Wall climb
Tire pull
Dance Party at Finish
Students participate as a class, along with their teachers, and they love it! The Ninja Course is for students of all abilities.
Each obstacle will have an alternative activity (such as jumping jacks) that students may choose to do. We are reinforcing our H.A.W.K.S. character traits with this event. Cheering on classmates and giving a helping hand are just as valuable as completing the obstacles.
Teamwork is a must!
NWR PTO Overview
The North Windy Ridge PTO is a Parent-Teacher organization that works for the betterment of the school. The objective of the PTO shall be to create a closer relationship between home and school, to enhance the learning environment, to provide and maintain an open network of communications between the
school and community, and to foster parent/guardian involvement in the educational process.
There are informational tabs that will give you more information on the organization, and allow you to know what is going on.
Contact Information
If you need to contact the NWR PTO:
1) send an email to nwrpto@gmail.com;
2) Write a note, with the word “PTO” on the outside of the note or envelope, and send it in with your child to school;
3) Go to our North Windy Ridge PTO Facebook page to post a question or comment there. Follow the NWR PTO page.
NWR PTO Board & Committee Members
President: Mary Webb
Vice President: Becca Brown and Brandi Herron
Secretary: Traci Johnson
Treasurer: Brittany George
Hospitality: Jill Merrill and Kimberly Hyder
Ninja Run: Hillary Cole and Karen Svites
Communications: Gina King
Volunteer Coordinator: Lynette Thacker
NWR Staff Members
Doris Sellers - principal
Bill Honey - assistant principal
Mandy Brewer - bookkeeper
Activities and Items Supported by NWR PTO
The funds the PTO raises each year support many areas of need, money that the school does not receive from the state, or school system, or from other resources. The NWR PTO has paid for, and will continue to pay for, the following, as specified each year:
Major Project each year - such as Outdoor Classroom, Shade Structure, Playground Improvements, Technology for the school
PBIS
Field Trips
Student Clubs
Teacher Allotments
Principal Discretionary Fund
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
1. Fundraising- To assist in many areas as needed. These needs will be specified, depending on the particular fundraiser that the PTO puts on.
2. Hospitality - Several times during the school year, the PTO hosts an event (i.e. teacher appreciation luncheon, etc.) that requires baked goods or other refreshments. Volunteers can sign-up to help provide these goodies and work the events.
3. Dinner Nights - Assist with Dinner Night Coordinators, in putting on 3-4 Dinner Nights a year, help with setup, serving or clean up.
4. Picture Day – Picture days require some volunteers to help with students, or help the photographer in any way.
5. Health Fair- To assist with various health-related screenings for our students. This event is held in the fall.
6. Book Fairs – Held two times a year at most, the school librarian needs a few volunteers to help with manning the cash register, making sales, keeping the books and other items neat on display and generally being present during open hours of the Book Fair.
7. “One Time Projects”- There are several times during the school year when volunteers are needed for “One Time” Projects”. As the PTO receives requests from staff or PTO committees for volunteers, they call parents that have checked this option and may be available for a short, one-time task.