Programs for the classroom, communication, and memory making
Kindergarten Days [August/September]
Play-dates and Meet-your-teacher events designed to ease the transition for incoming kindergartners
Coordinator (tbd):
Welcome Week Picnic [September]
Families gather one evening during the first week of school to celebrate the beginning of the academic year, bringing dishes to pass. The PTA provides treats and gifts to welcome the staff back into the building
Coordinator (tbd): Xinwei Wu
Student Directory
Contact information for families making playdates, birthday parties, and other community organizing possible. Funds raised through directory ads support other PTA programs
Coordinator (tbc): Hannah Hutton
PTA Newsletter
Regularly keeping families updated on school news and PTA activities
Coordinator (tbc): Hannah Hutton
Classroom Grants
Every year the PTA donates thousands of dollars to Northeast classrooms through the grant program, enabling field trips, curriculum enrichment, visiting performers, school improvements, and more!
PTA/Staff liaison (tbc): Hannah Hutton
School Pictures and Yearbook
Marking a moment in time to look back on in future days.
Coordinator (tbc): Tina Bauersfeld
Staff Appreciation Week
Every year the PTA finds new ways to thank the teachers and staff members of Northeast Elementary during Teacher Appreciation Week, but it always involves families bringing in their favorite dishes to create a delicious home-cooked meal showing their love and appreciation.
Coordinator (tbc): Xinwei Wu
Snack Cabinet
Helping teachers by providing community snacks for students. Donations are always welcome
Coordinator (tbd)
Specialized after-school activities and creative programs.
Enrichment
After-school classes designed to be educational and fun. There is a sliding scale on participation fees to enable more children to participate.
Coordinator: Shiqi Zhang
Computer Science Club
The club leans on the materials provided by GWC for the main curriculum but to develop a real ability to solve problems using the Python programming language.
SilverGraphics
Have your children's art turned into giftable keepsakes. This program raises funds that are used to support other PTA programs.
Coordinator: Tina Bauersfeld
Sports programs focused on skill-building and district-wide play.
Ice Skating
Children take weekly after-school ice skating classes at Cass Park. There is a participation fee that covers transportation and instruction.
Coordinator (tbd)
Skiing
Students take skiing lessons at Greek Peak. Participation fees cover transportation and instruction.
Coordinator (tbd)
5K and Fun Run [October/November]
A fun 5k around the school supported by Fingerlakes Running Club
Coordinators: Brian Donato / Kate Shanks
Social gatherings and seasonal celebrations for Northeast families.
Movie Nights
Families are invited two or three times a year to watch a fun movie together. Snacks and drinks are sold to raise some funds to support other PTA programs.
Coordinator: TBD
Family Science Night [February]
Join as for free at the Ithaca Sciencecenter for an evening exploring the museum. Dinner provided by NEPTA (or bring your own!).Β
Coordinator: TBD
Book Fair [Fall, Spring]
Encouraging a love of reading, the Scholastic Book Fair brings a book store into the school twice a year. Sales generate funds that contribute to other PTA programs.
Coordinator (tbc): Danielle Turcanau
Halloween Parade [October 31]
Kick off the night with friends! Kids parade around the block in their costumes before trick-or-treating begins. Participation and treats are free for all!
Coordinator (tbc): Kate Shanks
Winterfest
Come craft some fabulous gifts before the holidays and help raise funds to support PTA programming at the same time! Kids love this event!
Coordinator (tbc): Alyssa Mack
Cultural Community Night [March or April]
This free event celebrates the diverse cultures that make up the Northeast community. Families bring favorite cultural dishes to share, and local performers give a glimpse of the breadth of our varied backgrounds.
Coordinator (tbd):Β Past Year Dawnis Chow
Carnival [June]
Celebrate the end of the school year with the whole Northeast community. Games and prizes, bounce house and inflatable slide, cotton candy, a dunk tank, performers and more! This event serves as both a memory-maker and a fundraiser for other PTA programs.
Coordinator (tbd): Past Year Alyssa Mack and Shiqi Zhang
School Dance [March]
Come party with your teachers & friends with a live DJ, Music & Pizza!
Coordinator (tbd): Past Jessa Rene
Fundraisers to support PTA Events and Teacher Appreciation
Silver Graphics
Display your child's artwork on mugs, nightlights, and other cool accessories!
Coordinator: Tina Bauersfield
Box Tops
Join us in earning funds through the Box Tops for Education program! Each Box Top you collect digitally earns cash for our school. This year, all Box Tops funds will help provide classroom snacks for teachers who donβt get enough donations to keep their snack supplies stocked.
Download the Box Tops app (available on iOS and Android).
Use our referral code attached to earn an extra $8 for our school when you sign up!
Scan your grocery receipts within 14 days of purchase.
Coordinator: TBD
Spirit Wear Sale [November]
Buy NE Swag to show your school spirit!
Coordinator: TBD