Want to get involved with the NPTO? Here's how!

Consider supporting the NPTO either by running for a board position or helping out with an individual project!

There are several board positions that are now or will become available soon. They are listed below along with contact information for people currently serving in the roles. If you have any questions, I encourage you to reach out! If you'd prefer to help with a project, please contact Mags Hefferon (mmhefferon@gmail.com), the NPTO President, who can ensure that you are connected with the appropriate person.

Much of what Nettelhorst offers is supported by the NPTO. Some examples include the therapy dogs that have been visiting school on a regular basis, additional teachers who help us fulfill our fine and performing arts designation, technology in the classrooms, gym equipment, and community events like the outdoor movie night, makers market, Halloween events, and book bingo. Our major fundraising campaigns, Helping Hands and Stallion Stampede fund the bulk of these initiatives. We need your help and engagement! Without the NPTO Nettelhorst would not have the robust curriculum, strong sense of community, or resources it has now.

Currently Open:

Co-fundraising chair: Coordinates and puts together resources to drive all fundraising activities approved by the Board from start to finish, including coordination of all fundraising materials for distribution -- such as but not limited to flyers and brochures -- and organization of volunteers; gathers and presents fundraising ideas to the Board for feedback and/or approval; acts as liaison between external fundraising entities and the Board to coordinate fundraising activities. May establish a Fundraising Committee, in which case he or she will serve as the Chairperson of the committee and act as liaison between the committee and the Board.

Contact: Paul Rozier wavewithdrawl@gmail.com

Co-community events chair: Coordinates, oversees, and supports NPTO community events approved by the Board. May establish a Community Events Committee, in which case he or she will serve as Chairperson of the committee and act as liaison between the committee and the Board.

Contact: Jesse Nolan jessenolan@gmail.com

Will open at the end of the year:

Co-Secretary: The Secretary and Co-Secretary work in tandem and are responsible for the internal communication and record-keeping for the Board.  Keeps all records of the organization; takes, records, and publishes meeting minutes, including votes to release funds; prepares meeting agendas and handles correspondence; sends notices of meetings and keeps an updated distribution list for the Board; keeps all the records of the organization.

Contact: Allison Melowsky amelowsky@gmail.com

Co-communications chair: The Communications Chair is responsible for coordinating/overseeing all other external communications from the Board.  Other duties are as follows: works with the LSC and administration to craft NPTO communication in conjunction with the school; writing and distributing NPTO newsletter; writing blogs and creating videos; increasing awareness of activities across media channels with broader communications teams.

Contact: Sheena Finnigan sheena.finnigan@gmail.com

Co-treasurer: The Treasurer and Co-Treasurer work in tandem to ensure that the NPTO Board are executing its fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with the by-laws.  The Treasurer has the main responsibilities, with respect to receiving and depositing all funds of the organization, etc.  The Co-Treasurer supports these efforts and has the following duties: Assists with maintenance of books; reconciles bank accounts; works with the Treasurer to prepare financial and year-end summary.

Contact: Doug Bergman bergman9@gmail.com

President / Co-President / Vice President (Mags and Kelly may run again, but I'm listing them in case they do not or any of you have interest for the future): The President and Co-President work in tandem to ensure that the duties of the NPTO Board are being carried out in a responsible manner.  Duties are as follows: Presides over Board meetings; serves as primary contact for the Principal; Represents the organization at meetings outside the organization; Coordinates the work of officers, directors and committees to serve the purpose of the NPTO; Manages the election process; Takes an active role in the budget process.

Contacts: Mag Hefferon mmhefferon@gmail.com and Kelly Schoenfelt Kqskqs@gmail.com

Events that could use volunteer support (in no particular order):

Helping Hands

Parent Party/Auction night

Haunted Hallway (sign up today!)

Teacher Appreciation week

Fall bulb planting

Stallion Stampede

Additional community events

Fundraising support