Supporting North Elementary, it’s students & community—together

🌟 Who We Are

The NPTO is a volunteer organization of parents and educators from North Elementary who want to support North to continue to be a wonderful place to learn, grow, have fun, and work! We do this by volunteering our time inside and outside of the school building, fundraising, appreciating, supporting, and advocating for our students and staff!

💙 Our Purpose

  • To promote the welfare of North Elementary School student in the home, school, and community

  • To promote effective communication between North Elementary School parents, teachers, and administration

  • To enhance the educational facilities and opportunities for the students of North Elementary School

🐾 Stay in Touch

Current Happenings

Staff Appreciation Week is coming!
Our North staff spends over 𝟏,𝟐𝟔𝟎 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 caring for our kids each school year—let’s show them how much they’re loved and appreciated this May!

Here’s the plan for May 5–9:
🌮 Taco Luncheon
🎨 Typography Art Poster
💌 Classroom Cards
🎁 Gift Card Bouquet
💧 Hydration Station

📝 Click the links to sign up and help us celebrate our amazing staff! You can do as much or as little as you’d like—every bit counts!

 📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to North Elementary!
Join us on Thursday, May 8, from 3:45–6:00 PM in the cafeteria.
Every purchase earns rewards for our school and helps our students grow as readers!
Can’t make it? No problem—you can shop online!
Orders will be delivered to your student's classroom.
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Visit our Book Fair homepage to start shopping:

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 Multilingual Family Night is coming to North! Join District 47 for an exciting and interactive evening as we celebrate 20 years of our Dual Language Program! 🎉 Multilingual Family Night is all about community, culture, and fun—for the whole family. This exciting event will take place at North Elementary on Wednesday, May 7th from 5–7 PM.

✨ Enjoy live music from a bilingual band
🌮 Grab dinner from the taco truck & Kona Ice
🎲 Play games and join engaging activities
📚 And every student will take home a free book!

Open to all District 47 families—¡nos vemos pronto!

5th Grade Breakfast and Clap-In
Wednesday, May 28 · 9:00 AM · Front Lawn at North

We’re sending off our 5th graders with a special morning celebration! Families are invited to join us on the front lawn to clap in our students as they head to their "I Just Can’t Wait!... For 6th Grade" breakfast celebration, inspired by this year’s Lion King musical. Only volunteers will be allowed inside for the breakfast.

Want to help? Donate food, decorations, or volunteer your time! Sign up here!

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast – Monday, May 19 at 9:30 AM


North PTO is hosting a sit-down breakfast to celebrate our incredible volunteers! If you helped out even once this year, we’d love to see you there. Egg bakes (including vegetarian and gluten-free), fruit, pastries, coffee, juice, and raffle prizes will be provided. Quick thank-you remarks from the PTO Board and Mrs. Barrett. RSVP by May 12 to elizabethmariekrotser@gmail.com.

This spot is for you!

Our community just raised over $𝟓𝟖,𝟎𝟎𝟎 for North during Husky Quest—and now we need your voice to help decide what’s next!

We have real momentum, real resources, and real opportunities ahead. But we can only go as far as the people who show up.

Whether you have time to help in the classroom, work behind the scenes, or pitch in from home on your computer—there’s a place for you. Big or small, every role matters.

We’re building something amazing—and we want you to be part of it.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Huskypalooza Chair

    Lead the planning and execution of North Elementary’s biggest year-end celebration! As the Huskypalooza Chair, you’ll coordinate activities, food, and entertainment, working with vendors, volunteers, and school staff to bring this exciting event to life. This role is perfect for someone who loves organizing big events and creating memorable experiences for students and families.

  • Family Night Committee

    Help bring North Elementary families together by planning fun and engaging events! From dine & share nights to skate parties and movie nights, this brand-new committee creates opportunities for families to connect and make memories. Come with your ideas and be part of a team that plans special events for our school community!

  • Husky Quest Chair

    Lead the planning of North Elementary’s biggest fundraising celebration! As chair, you’ll coordinate event logistics, work with sponsors, organize volunteers, and help bring this exciting event to life. This position is open for the next school year—be a part of making Husky Quest a huge success!

  • Spirit Wear Co-Chair

    Lead the effort to bring Husky pride to our school community! As Spirit Wear Chair, you’ll manage sales, track orders, and collaborate with the publicity team to promote spirit wear throughout the year. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization and school spirit!

  • Wee Deliver Committee

    Help run North Elementary’s student-led mail system! Volunteers assist with scheduling 4th and 5th grade postal workers, organizing mail, and keeping the Wee Deliver Post Office running smoothly. This fun and engaging program teaches students responsibility while fostering school connections.

  • Author Visit Committee

    Bring the excitement of reading to life by helping organize author visits and One Book, One School (OBOS) events! This committee works with teachers, the librarian, and administrators to plan engaging experiences for students, from selecting books to coordinating volunteers and preparing schoolwide activities. Be part of inspiring a love of reading at North Elementary!

  • STAR Reading Grade Coordinator

    Help spark a love of reading at North! As a STAR Reading Grade Level Coordinator, you’ll take the lead in organizing volunteer schedules for your grade level and serve as a point of contact between classroom teachers and the STAR Reading committee chair. You won’t be reading with students yourself (unless you want to!)—your role is all about making it easy for others to volunteer and ensuring each classroom gets the support

  • Bi-Lingual Committee Member at Large

    Help ensure all voices in our school community are heard! This Executive Board position is for a bilingual volunteer fluent in Spanish, providing representation and support for our dual-language families. With voting power and a seat at the table, you’ll contribute ideas, offer guidance, and help bridge communication between the NPTO and our Spanish-speaking families.

  • Field Trip Committee

    Support learning beyond the classroom! The Field Trip Committee explores and helps plan in-school field trip opportunities that enrich the curriculum and spark student curiosity. From science shows to cultural presentations, this team works with staff to bring meaningful, engaging experiences directly to North.

  • Reading Room Volunteer

    Description gHelp keep North’s reading resources organized and accessible! Reading Room Volunteers assist with sorting books, tidying materials, and supporting staff in the book room or library as needed. A great fit for anyone who enjoys being around books and helping behind the scenes.oes here

  • 5th Grade Breakfast Chair

    Description goes hereLead the celebration! This role coordinates the planning of a special send-off for our graduating 5th graders, including the end-of-year breakfast and other meaningful activities. As chair, you’ll guide volunteers, organize logistics, and help create a fun, memorable event that celebrates this exciting milestone.

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