Normandale Hills Elementary

PTA

The Normandale Hills Elementary PTA is an enthusiastic group of parents and staff that focus on enriching every student's elementary experience.

9/10 - First General PTA Meeting, 6:30-8pm
- Childcare and Pizza provided for attendees
9/18 - Family Movie Night - Super Mario Galaxy, 6-8pm
9/25-10/11 - Spirit Wear Store Open
10/5-10/9 - Fall Bookfair
10/6 - Picture Day
10/6, 10/8, 10/12 - Fall Conferences
10/9 - Donuts with Grownups

The NH Spirit Wear store will open up again on September 25 with a brand new limited-edition design.

Spirit Wear

First PTA Meeting of the Year

Thursday, September 10th, 6:30-8PM, NH Media Center

Join us in celebrating the first PTA meeting of the year with pizza while we review the previous year and start planning for the year ahead, including the upcoming Family Movie Night and Fall Book Fair. We'll also hear a back-to-school recap from Principal Caruso and start planning for our first big fundraiser, the Droolin' Moose.

All are welcome (even if you're not a member yet!) and childcare is provided.

And did we mention PIZZA?!

Lead Room Parents Wanted!

A great way to contribute to your child's classroom

You'll work closely with teachers to coordinate parent volunteers for classroom parties, field trips, and other special events throughout the year.
It's a fantastic way to get involved and support your child's classroom. Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/NHPTALeadRoomParentForm.

Family Movie Night

Friday, September 18th, 6-8PM, NH Gym

Warp into new worlds with Mario's latest adventure on the big screen. Join us for a free screening of the hit film Super Mario Galaxy. Snacks, fun, and family time await!

Bring a chair, blanket, dress in your PJs or bring your favorite stuffed animal
-or- wear your favorite Mario-themed gear
All students must be accompanied by an adult
Peace Site Club will also be on-hand collecting non-perishable food donations for VEAP
Familes are invited to bring individually-wrapped snacks to share - sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FABA728AAFB6-65769755-nhfamily#/

The Fall Book Fair is Coming!

Monday - Friday, October 5th - 9th, Before & After School (with special hours for conference nights)

Picking up a few books at the fall Scholastic Book Fair is a great way to get your kiddo training for the upcoming Read-a-thon. Books featuring all of your favorite characters, facts, flora and fauna will be available and your purchases benefit the teachers and students of Normandale Hills in their quest to get everyone reading and exploring with their mind's eye.

Can't make it in to the book fair or did we sell out of that book you wanted? 25% of proceeds from online purchases made from October 2 - October 15 also directly benefit Normandale Hills!
A great option, for those with kiddos in our youngest grades, is to setup a Scholastic eWallet. Load funds ahead of time that students can access at the checkout without needing to bring cash or a card with them to the fair.
For more information, including more details on the eWallet option and a preview of the books that will be available at this season's fair, visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/normandalehillselemsch.

Volunteer At The Book Fair

Want to help with the Book Fair and get some thank-you books at the same time? After such a positive response last spring, the PTA will again offer a $30 book fair credit to each family that volunteers for a setup, takedown, or cashier shift.

Helping is easy - the registers are simple to use with plenty of online videos available to cover any situation you may run into, and our book fair coordinators are always available to assist.
Bring your kids too - they love using the scanner wand to help ring up their classmates book fair finds.
Reserve a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4FABA728AAFB6-65299474-scholastic

PTA Family Contact Directory

Every year the PTA collects parent contact information to publish a directory of Normandale Hills Elementary families. Cross-referenced by grade and student name, the directory makes it easy to connect with other parents for birthday parties, playdates, sports teams, and other activities outside of school. The only way to get a copy is to add your details - sign up before September 30th at https://forms.gle/Wa3i65tDQXXrS2G49.

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Pre-Order Deadline April 26th

Have you ordered your student their Yearbook yet?

The PTA does not order extra yearbooks to sell after its release, so pre-ordering is the only way to avoid shipping charges and guarantee your student has a yearbook before school breaks for the summer.

Prices remain the same as last year:

Softcover books are $21
Hardcover books are $31
eYearbook are only $5

Order online at https://store.shopyearbook.com/nh-knights

Wondering if you've already ordered? Have a great snapshot from a school event you want to submit for inclusion in the yearbook? Reach out to yearbook@nhknightspta.com.

Join NHPTA - Make a Difference Today!

Hey Parents, Guardians, and Superheroes of the Normandale Hills Elementary Community!

Do you want to be in the know about what's happening at school? Do you have great ideas, a passion for helping kids thrive, or simply a desire to be more involved? Then JOIN THE NHPTA
The PTA isn't just meetings and book fairs. It's a powerhouse of parents, teachers, administrators and caregivers working together to make our school the very best it can be, for every student.
Why Join?
- Be a voice in decisions that affect our children.
- Help create amazing events, programs and fundraisers that bring our community together.
- Get the inside scoop on what's happening in school and how you can be a part of it.
- Meet other awesome parents and educators who care just as much as you do!
Whether you can give a little time or a lot, your involvement matters. Every talent, every idea, every helping hand brings us one step closer to building a stronger, more supportive school community.

2026-2027 PTA Meetings

For the 2026-2027 school year, we will meet on the second Thursday of each month (except December) at 6:30 PM in the Media Center.
PTA members and curious non-members are welcome to attend the meetings.
We will discuss upcoming events, get an update from Principal Caruso and discuss ways of making our kids' school the best it can be!
Supervised child care is provided for those attending.
Dates:
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December - No Meeting
- January 14
- February 11
- March 4
- April 8
- May 13

2026-2027 PTA Board

President: Kelly Simonson-Durand
president@nhknightspta.com
Treasurer: Janet Shevik
treasurer@nhknightspta.com
Secretary: Jen Johnsen
secretary@nhknightspta.com
Communications: Damon Durand
vpcommunications@nhknightspta.com
Member at Large and Bookfair Chair: Rebecca Amborn
bookfair@nhknightspta.com
Member at Large: Emily Mortimer
board1@nhknightspta.com

There are additional opportunities for board members, committee/event chairs and volunteers. Reach out to any of the board members for more information, or come join us at a monthly meeting to find out more!