Fundraising
None of the PTA's programs can be provided without the generous support of our Nottingham families. Our PTA is supported by various fundraising efforts spaced throughout the year with four primary fundraisers providing the majority of the financial support:
Other programs that contribute to the PTA efforts
- PTA Membership: Simply by joining the PTA every year, Nottingham families show their support for our school and our students. Our goal is to have each student sponsored by a member. And remember, Nottingham Elementary PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax except organization and eligible for matching contributions through many organizations and employers. See the Membership webpage for more information and the sign-up form.
- Carnival: This event is the highlight of the school year! Students and teachers look forward to this fun-filled day in the fall, which brings the Nottingham families and the community together to play games and enjoy each other’s company.
- Auction: The auction is held in November and is a fun evening for everyone involved. Items for bids include special parties that teachers and staff offer, grade level parties, parent sponsored events and great items donated from local businesses in our community.
- Knight Run: This fun run-a-thon is held during school in March and every student participates. Children will get pledges from friends, neighbors and family to run in support of health and fitness as well as our school.
Other programs that contribute to the PTA efforts
- Redemption: Through local and national rebate programs Nottingham earns extra money. See the Rebate Programs webpage for all of the ways you can support the school through your everyday shopping purchases.
- Family Dinner Nights/Skate Day: Local businesses support our school when we shop at their establishments. Dairy Ashford Roller Rink donates a percentage of admission fees during the very popular Skate Days that are held periodically throughout the year. Family Dinner Nights (think Los Tios and Chick-Fil-A, to name a few from last year) are scheduled throughout the year where different local restaurants will make a donation to our school based on a percentage of sales to Nottingham Families on a specific night. This is a fun way to socialize and support local businesses and Nottingham.
- Marquee: Important messages of upcoming school events are posted on one side of the marquee but the other is available for listing birthdays. For Gold level or higher the student’s name and birthday are listed to honor their special day. Benefactor donors receive this service free of charge.