PTA Newsletter – Week of 9/8
PTA News & Updates – First Week of School Highlights!
PTA Newsletter 002 • 2025–2026 School Year
Dear Northeast Families,
What a start to the school year – it has been quite a week! From joyful kindergarten playdates to ice cream smiles, coffee chats, and a big teacher breakfast, our community has already come together in so many meaningful ways.
💙 Thank you to everyone who has joined in and supported our first events of the year—we loved seeing so many of you there.
Scroll below for photos!
Upcoming PTA Meetings
📊 We'll also be voting on the 2025–2026 PTA budget!
Meet Your PTA Board
We're excited to introduce the volunteer parents who make up this year's PTA Board!
Melissa Cortale
Co-President
Helen Black
Co-President
Joyce Chow
Treasurer
Melissa Mehl
Secretary
Lucas Deichl
Director of Communications
We're here to partner with you 🤝 and look forward to working together to make the year a memorable one for our children!
What We've Done So Far
This year is off to a strong start! Here's a quick look at what we've hosted already:
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Two Kindergarten Playdateswelcoming our newest families to Northeast
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Ice Cream Sociala sweet evening gathering for new families
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First Day of School Parent Coffee Houra great way to catch up and connect over coffee and donuts!
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Teacher Welcome Breakfasta full spread to thank teachers for all they do
Event Photos
Thank you to everyone who joined us for these wonderful events!
Volunteer Opportunities
We can't do this without you—there are so many fun ways to get involved! From helping with Film on the Field and the Global Fall Fest to supporting the Spring Musical, or lending a hand with the Garden Committee, we'd love for you to join in.
Film on the Field
Global Fall Fest
Spring Musical
Garden Committee
🌟 Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and become part of our amazing volunteer community! 🌟
Get Involved Today!
Join the PTA
Your membership fuels all of these events and programs. It also gives you the right to vote on PTA matters, like our annual budget. Don't miss out—renew or join today!
Fund Events
Support amazing programs and activities for our children
Voting Rights
Have your say on the annual budget and PTA decisions
Community
Connect with other families and build lasting friendships
School Support
Directly impact your child's educational experience
Returning parents must renew their membership each year!
Mums Sale
It's beginning to feel like fall and you know what that means...
The 5th Grade is selling mums! Skip the line at Whole Foods and help support the 5th Grade class in reaching their fundraising goal.
$20,000
Fundraising Goal
Sale ends on Sept 22!
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Northeast Spiritwear
Show your school pride with our latest Northeast Elementary spiritwear! New items added regularly to keep you looking stylish while supporting our school.
Navy Hoodies
Comfortable navy hoodies with Northeast Elementary branding
Rainbow T-Shirts
Colorful pastel rainbow tees perfect for showing school spirit
Wear Your Northeast Pride!
Every purchase supports our school programs and shows the community our Northeast Elementary spirit. Perfect for school events, field trips, and everyday wear!
We're energized, grateful, and so excited for everything still to come. Thank you for being part of our amazing Northeast community—it's only just the beginning of an incredible year!
Together, we're building something special for our children and our school community.
Warmly,
Your Northeast PTA Board