2023-24 Meetings
6 pm, NAMS library - Everyone is welcome!
We meet monthly: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13
You can also attend our meeting online via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/nru-ixic-wxw
Upcoming Restaurant Nights & Events
Tuesday, Dec. 12
4 - 8:30 pm
Tokyo Joe's Restaurant Night
8770 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada
Bring the flyer or tell Tokyo Joe's that you're there for the NAMS fundraiser between 4-8:30 pm and they will donate 25% of the sales to NAMS.
Ordering online? Use code SCHOOLFUND (all caps) when ordering between 4-8:30 pm at https://order.tokyojoes.com/search
You can also call in your order at 303-928-8725 and ask them to use the code SCHOOLFUND.
Tokyo Joe's is located at the SE corner of 88th and Wadsworth.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
6 - 8 pm
NAMS Skate Night
5353 W 64th Ave, Arvada
Admission is $7 & skate rental is $4.
NAMS teachers and staff skate for FREE!
Tuesday, Feb. 27
4 - 8 pm
Chipotle Restaurant Night
8797 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada
Bring the flyer or show the cashier a digital copy of the flyer between 4-8 pm and they will donate 33% of the sales to NAMS.
Ordering online for pickup? Use the promo code 2QKB8KC when ordering (only valid for pickup during 4-8 pm, and not for delivery).
Chipotle is located at the SW corner of 88th and Wadsworth.
PTSA will provide free pizza for this event. (Please bring your own school-friendly beverage.)
This event is open to all families, whether or not you have students at NAMS.
Pizza & Parents
QPR Training (Suicide Prevention Training)
January 22, 6 - 8:30 pm
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training, facilitated through the Frank DeAngelis Foundation. This is a gatekeepr course focused on reducing suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training.
Key components covered in QPR Training
How to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal
How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide
The common causes of suicidal behavior
The warning signs of suicide
How to get help for someone in crisis
Backup date (in case of inclement weather) is Jan. 29
Community event: Families, students, and community members are invited to join us for three screenings of Screenagers.
We extend a warm welcome to families from neighboring schools and everyone else to join us at NAMS for this event.
Screenagers
Growing up in the Digital Age
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6 pm
NAMS Auditorium
Screenagers Next Chapter
Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age
Tuesday, March 5, 6 pm
NAMS Auditorium
Screenagers Under the Influence
Vaping Drugs & Alcohol in the Digital Age
Tuesday, Apr 2, 6 pm
NAMS Auditorium
No time for meetings but want to help out?
Here's how:
Through the King Soopers Community Rewards program, which raised more than $1700 for NAMS last year! Click here to learn how to link your King Soopers card.
Through Givebacks, which generates donations at places you already shop at no cost to you! Click here to learn more.
Though the NAMS Amazon Wishlist, which includes items for our school clothing bank, food bank, classrooms, the staff lunge, and more. Wishlist items can be delivered directly to the school or you can drop them off in the main office.
Donate! We are grateful for donations of any amount!
Join North Arvada PTSA!
We get it: life is busy and you don't have time for meetings. That's fine! We appreciate every member even if you never come to a meeting (truly, we understand!). $10 of your membership dues goes directly to supporting programs that benefit our North Arvada Knights. Become a member online through Givebacks (formerly MemberHub). Dues are $16. Prefer paper? Use this form and drop it off in the North Arvada main office.
Business memberships are also available for $25 through MemberHub. Please contact us for more information about the benefits of a North Arvada PTSA business membership.
2023-24 volunteers needed!
We love volunteers and have lots of open positions this year. Can you help? Needed:
Membership Chair
Fundraising Chair or Co-Chair
and more!
If you can help, please email us at nams.ptsa@gmail.com.