PTO
The Eric G. Norfeldt School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a dedicated group of teacher and parent volunteers. The PTO's goal is to provide support for the school community through its volunteer and fundraising efforts. We are always seeking new volunteers. To become more involved with Norfeldt's PTO, please click Become a PTO Volunteer or email yukiyoiida@gmail.com. Parents are also encouraged to join the PTO and to attend PTO-sponsored events and PTO general meetings held regularly throughout the school year. Please see the PTO's Monthly Newsletter and Calendar of Events for more information about upcoming events and meetings.
Contact the PTO
PTO Co- Presidents: EJ Greenspan and Jessica Borden
First Vice President: Nakia Alexander
Second Vice President: Elyse Fox
Treasurer: David Weiner
Secretary: Mitra Kabakoff
Volunteer Coordinator: Yukiyo Iida
Information Technology and Social Media: Elijah Clapp
PT Council: Demetria Wright
SEPTO Representative: Jessica de Perio Wittman
Teacher Representative: Lisa Besman
Teacher Representative: Jamie Kaminski
- 2019 PTO Auction
- Box Tops
- Calendar of Events
- Fin'Formation
- PTO Fundraising and Dues
- PTO Fundraising
- Norfeldt Spirit Wear
- Big Y, Stop and Shop, and Amazon
2019 PTO Auction
Norfeldt's 2019 PTO Auction was held on Saturday, March 23 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM at Tumble Brook Country Club.
Norfeldt's auction was a very special evening that is held only once every two years and is the PTO’s largest fundraising event! Our PTO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all proceeds benefit Norfeldt children.
Our goal for the 2019 auction was to raise at least $18,000.00 for essential tools our teachers and students need. Community support was critical to ensure a successful event to fund our school for the next two years. This event provides a unique opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase their direct support of the Norfeldt community! There were also multiple sponsorship and advertising opportunities to further highlight support for our students and teachers.
In past auctions, the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and individuals resulted in wonderful features that all Norfeldt students now enjoy, such as a gaga pit; a projector and screen in our gym for school-wide events; an outdoor classroom area; Chromebooks; and many other critical resources that promote learning and growth in all areas of development in our students.
Our upcoming auction will help to fund essential resources for all students through 2021. Some of our more costly needs include:
- A large number of new books that accommodate the many reading levels of all students, and books that include more diverse characters and storylines.
- Our playground currently has some equipment that cannot be used due to safety concerns. We need to remove and replace these structures so our children have more recess options, including options for children of all physical abilities. This work will likely occur in phases over more than one year.
Beyond these areas, auction revenue will help ensure that our students and teachers have the essentials needed in their classrooms for the next two years.
To make a donation, please complete the 2019 Auction Donation Form and return it to: Norfeldt School, 36 Barksdale Road, West Hartford CT 06117 (Attn: Lindsay Hanrahan) or email it to NorfeldtAuction2019@gmail.
If you have questions or would like further information, please contact:
Lindsay Hanrahan
NorfeldtAuction2019@gmail.com or lindsayhanrahan3@gmail.com
Box Tops
This year, Box Tops Coordinator at Norfeldt's goal is to raise $1000 for the Norfeldt PTO. Here are three easy ways you can help:
Clip — Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participating products and send them to school. Each one is worth 10¢ when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education.
Instructions on clipping Box Tops
List of participating products.
Please have your child bring your clipped box tops to school or drop them off at the office. There are also great collection sheets you can print and use to keep your box tops available here or at the Box Tops website.
Spring themed collection sheet
Shop online — Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops Marketplace®. Our school can earn eBoxTops® with every qualifying purchase you make, at no additional cost to you.
Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com, where you can:
- See how much our school is earning with Box Tops
- Enter online promotions for chances to win eBoxTops and other prizes
- Print coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands
You can also sign up for Box Tops email newsletters that will keep you updated on the program, and for Marketplace newsletters that include offers from online retailers where you can earn eBoxTops.
To learn more, visit boxtops4education.com. Thanks for choosing to make a difference for our school with Box Tops!
Calendar of Events
April
4/29-5/3: Book Fair Week (tentative)*
May
2: Art Show*
3: Classroom Visit Day*
6-10: Educator Appreciation Week
8: Spring Concert*/TCBY
13-14: Kindergarten Registration and Orientation*
21: Field Day*
24: Inter El Tour Day*
27: [Memorial Day]
30: Inter El Concert*
June
TBA: Farmers Market
5: PTO BOARD MEETING 5:30-7:30PM PTO GENERAL MEETING 7:30PM
7: Spring Fair 5:00-7:00pm
11: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony* (may move depending on snow days, but will be second to last day of school) 5th Grade Promotion Reception & Lunch
The dates and times on this calendar are subject to change. Be sure to get the latest updates and information by reading the weekly Norfeldt PTO Friday Fin’formation emails that go out!
Fin'Formation
PTO Fundraising and Dues
PTO Dues
The Norfeldt PTO is currently accepting membership dues of $10 per family. Paying your dues supports a wide range of academic, extra-curricular, and community-building activities that the PTO sponsors throughout the year.
Guilt Free Fundraiser
Don’t want to be bothered with other fundraisers? Go "Guilt Free!" Our Guilt Free fundraising form is attached. No ordering, no hassle. Make checks, in the amount of your choice, payable to Norfeldt PTO and send in to the office.
PTO Fundraising
We are always in need of more Volunteers! See attached Volunteer Form for a list of ways you can get involved!
Please completely fill out form with your name, your email address, phone number and indicate which committee you would like to join. Contact yukiyoiida@gmail.com with any questions.
Norfeldt Spirit Wear
Big Y, Stop and Shop, and Amazon
You can help Norfeldt earn points which are redeemed for free educational supplies for our school! It’s easy and simple to register your grocery card. Register your cards and select Norfeldt School to being receiving points. If you need any assistance or have any questions, please email Jessica Borden
Amazon Smile
If you shop on Amazon.com, please consider using smile.amazon.com. It won't cost you any more, and a small portion of your payment will go to Norfeldt School.