Originally delivered on 8/26/2024 9:43 am

SUBJECT: NFSI PTSO Newsletter 08/26/24 - Open House is August 28!

Welcome back

NFSI PTSO K-12 Pathway

Weekly Newsletter - August 26, 2024

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4-6pm

We are looking forward to seeing you Wednesday, August 28 from 4-6pm!

You'll be able to meet your teacher, enjoy fundraiser tacos served by the sophomore and junior students going to Spain in 2026 or checkout a food truck for dinner. Hang out on the playground to reconnect with other parents while your kids play with their classmates.

Welcome Back Updates

We need Back to School Helpers!

We need some help to get the school year started off on the right foot!

**Kinder parents we ask that you don't volunteer for lunchroom duty as this transition can be tough for the kids, and we don't want to make it harder. We would love to have you help in the other spots though!

Help Everyone Stay Connected

Here are 3 ways you can help us connect with all families in the NFSI K-12 Pathway Community!

Check your account in our Directory and make sure its up to date.
Share the link to our Directory with other families in the program!
Download the FREE app to have quick and easy access to the Directory and connect with other families! (Pro-tip: this is especially helpful for scheduling playdates and sending birthday party invites!)

Language Ambassador News

Program Updates

We are beyond thrilled that we will have six Language Ambassadors (LAs) this year!

Language Ambassadors are something unique for our school. Our NFSI community supports this program through fundraising to pay their salaries and basic living expenses. Volunteers host them in their homes for a semester and go above and beyond to make them feel welcome and have a wonderful experience.

Stay tuned to our newsletter each week for all the ways you'll be able to help and connect with the LAs.

Emily Downs & Rachel Ball

Co-LA Coordinators

lacoordinators@nfsiptso.org

LA Ride Requests

There will be more rides needed this year. Keep an eye out for the ride requests sent by the LA Ride Coordinator this year and if everyone signs up for a few, we can help the LAs have a wonderful experience while they are here this year. Be sure to bookmark the ride sign-up link and keep checking it!

If you can’t provide rides, consider donating here and we will use the funds to order Lyft/Uber rides

Tio/Tia Families Needed!

Do you wish you could spend more personal time with an LA, but do not have the space or time to commit to hosting one? We have an idea for you!

Tios/Tias help to support both the LAs and their host families by inviting their LA over/out for meals, planning outings and adventures, and being a consistent part of their new Minnesota family.

If you're interested and want to learn more about this opportunity to serve our community, contact the LA Coordinators Emily & Rachel at lacoordinators@nfsiptso.org

Fundraising News

BOX TOPS for education

Box Tops for Education gives families an easy way to earn cash for schools with products they already buy by following two steps:

Download the app HERE
Scan your receipt with the app within 14 days of purchase.

No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school!

The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online.

Twice a year, your school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs!

Click HERE to see all participating products.

Stay connected

We have several opportunities for you to stay connected with the NFSI PTSO community:

Membership Tookit is our PTSO directory

Membership Toolkit is our PTSO directory and it allows us to keep in contact with caregivers. Download the FREE app to have quick and easy access to our community directory. This is a great way to connect with other families in the program.

After creating an account go to the HOME page for instructions of to get started

https://nuevasfronterassiptso.membershiptoolkit.com/