North Ridge Elementary School

Exclusive TST Fundraiser for North Ridge Expires MONDAY!

⚽️TST KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK
10% DISCOUNT CODE EXPIRES MONDAY
🎟️TST TICKET PRICES INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY ON MONDAY

Use your unique discount code (NRE10) for 10% off tickets... WHILE YOU STILL CAN.

TST is nearly here as matches kick off Wednesday, May 27th at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. TST's tickets are selling crazy fast and this is your final reminder to use your discount code (nre10) before it expires, ticket prices go up AND TICKETS SELL OUT! For the first time ever, fans can experience three $1 million, winner-take-all competitions in one unforgettable week, bringing together world-class athletes, global clubs, and celebrities. Don't miss your chance to see Landon Donovan, Sergio Aguero, Gerard Pique, Hope Solo, Wrexham AFC, and more in Cary!

Off the pitch, TST has something for everyone, making it an UNFORGETTABLE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE!

:star-struck: Celebrities and stars
:writing_hand: Meet & Greets
:eagle: America250 Celebration Night
:hotdog: Award winning food
:eyes: Kids can play on the pitch
:bangbang: AND SO MUCH MORE!

NRE PTA is proud to partner with TST to offer our community 10% off tickets when using code (nre10) at checkout. Even better, 10% of every purchase made with this code goes directly back to our school, supporting our programs while giving you the chance to experience world-class soccer.

GET YOUR TICKETS WHILE YOU CAN

Tickets - TST: The Soccer Tournament TST's Tickets are ON SALE NOW!

Calling all 5th Graders 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓

We are Live!

https://app.givebacks.gives/nreauction2026/Campaign/Details

Updates:

🎁 Teacher Appreciation Week is here!
Families are encouraged to show their appreciation in whatever way feels right—notes, treats, or even a simple thank you all go a long way. As a reminder, GiftCrowd is available as an easy, optional way to give.

https://app.giftcrowd.com/app/join-event/WkMVk0k5dN

📘 Yearbook Sales Reminder
Don’t forget to pre-order your yearbook! The deadline to purchase is May 10th.
👉 2025-2026 Yearbook Strawbridge Studios Online code: YB34055

https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/north-ridge-elementary-school/2025-2026-yearbook-1485/access

⚽ The Soccer Tournament (TST)
TST is coming back to Cary May 27–June 1! Use code NRE10 for 10% off tickets—and 10% of your purchase comes back to support our PTA.

https://tst7v7.com/tickets/?utm_source=wakepta&utm_campaign=wakepta&utm_medium=wakepta

📋 PTA Meeting
Our last PTA meeting of the year will be Thursday, May 14th from 9:20AM - 10:15AM in the cafeteria. Hope to see you all there!

💝 Silent Auction Coming Soon
Be on the lookout for our spring silent auction launching May 11th—we have some amazing items you won’t want to miss!

🎉 Unicornucopia
Thank you to everyone who came out to Unicornucopia—we hope you had a great time! It was such a fun night celebrating our NRE community. Special shout out to the YMCA and Deputy Berto for being awesome supporters!

GiftCrowd

NRE Families
Thank you for participating in our 2025-26 Spirit Rock Program. Your donations have made a tremendous impact towards the Angel Fund and we are so grateful. We hope your student(s) enjoyed seeing their celebration and birthday messages. If you have a photo of the rock you painted to go in the yearbook we would love to see it! Please email the photos to [email protected] by 5/5/26. Thank you again for supporting the students at NRE!

Huge thank you to Michelle and the YMCA of the Triangle for partnering with our PTA to help host Unicornucopia at North Ridge this year! Michelle played such a big role in the planning, and we’re so grateful to have the Y as a supportive and involved community partner.

We also want to give a special shoutout to Deputy Berto for attending and spending time with our students—letting them check out his sheriff’s vehicle, ask questions, and helping everyone feel safe and welcome.

We’re so thankful for these amazing community friends who helped make the event so special! 💛

The Soccer Tournament (May 27–June 1) is coming back to Cary this year and bringing top players like Landon Donovan, Wrexham AFC, Hope Solo, Gerard Pique, US Women, Club America, and more. There will be exciting matches, and a full Fan Festival with games, food, and fun for all ages.

Use code NRE10 for 10% off tickets—and support our PTA with every purchase!
👉 Get yours here:

Tickets - TST: The Soccer Tournament TST's Tickets are ON SALE NOW!

Ms. Berglund and our ESL students grew and sold plants at Unicornucopia, raising over $200 to help offset field trip costs. The students also created the poster to advertise the sale and wrote descriptions for all the plants they grew. We’re so proud of their hard work, creativity, and teamwork!

It’s that time of year again! See yearbook info below.

Note: *Presales are online/credit card ONLY.
* Cash sales will be first come - while supplies last - no holds. Watch for cash yearbook sale announcement towards the end of May -beginning of June.