New River Elementary PTO

03/02/2026

TONIGHT is Scoop Night at Rita’s! 🍧
Join us this evening (and EVERY MONDAY) at Rita’s Italian Ice to support New River Elementary School!
✨ 15% of your purchase will be donated back to our school.
📅 Tonight (Every Monday night)
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Rita’s of Avalon Park
4424 Friendly Way, Suite 120, Wesley Chapel, FL

Every scoop helps support our students and staff 💙🍧

👉 Please like, share, and spread the word — let’s make tonight extra sweet for a great cause!
New River Elementary

02/03/2026

🍧 SCOOP NIGHT for a SWEET CAUSE! 🍧

We’re excited to partner with Rita’s Italian Ice to support New River Elementary School!

✨ Every Monday through the rest of the school year, starting February 9th, 15% of your purchase will be donated back to our school.

📅 Mondays | Starting February 9th
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Rita’s of Avalon Park Wesley Chapel
4424 Friendly Way, Suite 120, Wesley Chapel, FL

That means every scoop, every visit, and every sweet treat helps support our students and staff 💙🍧

👉 Please like, share, and spread the word — let’s make Mondays extra sweet for a great cause!

12/15/2025

🌟🐊 Special Guest at New River!

Greg Dee from Good Morning Tampa Bay spent time today with our 2nd graders. Tune in tomorrow morning to see some of our students introduce the Bus Stop Forecast on the show! 📺🚍☀️❄️🌡

Be sure to watch and cheer them on! 🐧💚

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CxJ76xibi/

Thanks for stopping by Greg Dee 🙌
New River Elementary

Spent some time today with the second graders at New River Elementary School in Wesley Chapel. You’ll see the kids introduce the Bus Stop Forecast tomorrow morning on Good Morning Tampa Bay.

12/13/2025

🐧💚✨️ THANK YOU, NRES FAMILIES & VOLUNTEERS!

Penguin Shop has officially wrapped, and we could not let this moment pass without saying a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this beloved tradition such a success.

To our students, thank you for bringing the excitement, the smiles, and your thoughtful hearts. Watching you carefully choose gifts for your loved ones, teachers, staff, and even yourselves was truly special. 💝

To our families, thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and generosity. Your involvement makes opportunities like this possible for our students year after year.

And to our amazing volunteers, THANK YOU for giving your time, patience, and kindness. From helping little shoppers count their money to wrapping fragile gifts with care, YOU helped make all the difference. We couldn’t have done this without you! 🙌✨

Penguin Shop is more than just shopping it’s about teaching independence, selflessness, and the joy of giving. Thank you for helping make this experience meaningful and memorable for our entire school community.

Until next year… 🐧❄️💚
New River Elementary PTO

12/08/2025

🐧✨🛍 Day 1 of Penguin Shop was a success!
Our students came in full of excitement as they picked out thoughtful gifts for the people they love. It was such a joy watching them shop with intention and big smiles!

We can’t wait to help even more little penguins find the perfect gifts over the next few days. 💙❄️

A quick reminder:
🗓️ Friday is the final day for students to shop.
If your child already shopped on their scheduled day but spotted something they really wanted to purchase—for a family member, a teacher or staff member, or even for themselves—but didn’t have enough money at the time, they’ll have one more opportunity to shop on Friday.

Thank you for supporting this special tradition at NRES! 🐧💚

See some of the great items we still have in stock below!
New River Elementary

12/06/2025

🐧✨ It’s almost Penguin Shop time, NRES!
Our students’ favorite holiday tradition is BACK next week and we can’t wait!

This year’s shop is filled with fun, thoughtful gifts for everyone on their list:
💙 Mom & Dad
💛 Brothers & Sisters
💚 Cousins & Friends
💜 Aunts & Uncles
🍎 And of course… their AMAZING teachers!

From mugs and rugs,
to socks and bracelets,
to blankets and more —
our Penguin Shop has gifts they’ll all adore… from just $2 to $18 bucks! ❄️🐧✨🎁

Get ready… your little shoppers are going to LOVE what they find!
Please refer to the Penguin Shop schedule sent home with your child on Wednesday.

And one more thing — we still need volunteers to help our shoppers shop!
Any approved volunteers who can spare some time, we’d truly appreciate your help.
New River Elementary

12/06/2025

🐧✨🛒 It’s almost Penguin Shop time, NRES!
Our students’ favorite holiday tradition is BACK next week and we can’t wait!

This year’s shop is filled with fun, thoughtful gifts for everyone on their list:
💙 Mom & Dad
💛 Brothers & Sisters
💚 Cousins & Friends
💜 Aunts & Uncles
🍎 And of course… their AMAZING teachers!

From mugs and rugs,
to socks and bracelets,
to blankets and more —
our Penguin Shop has gifts they’ll all adore… from just $2 to $18 bucks! ❄️🐧✨🎁

Get ready… your little shoppers are going to LOVE what they find!
Please refer to the Penguin Shop schedule sent home with your child on Wednesday.

And one more thing — we still need volunteers to help our shoppers shop!
Any approved volunteers who can spare some time, we’d truly appreciate your help.

12/05/2025

NRES families, we need YOU! ❄️🐧
The Penguin Shop is happening next week, and we’re looking for APPROVED VOLUNTEERS to help our students shop for their loved ones. Any time you can give makes a big difference!

Please see the volunteer schedule below. As always, thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and staff! 💛✨
https://volunteersignup.org/DB4PT

River Elementary

Volunteer signup sheet

12/01/2025

❄️🐧 It’s almost time for one of our favorite NRES traditions… the Penguin Holiday Shop! 🛍✨

From December 8–12, our students will get the chance to shop for sweet, affordable gifts for the whole family right inside the NRES Media Center. It’s always such a magical week watching our little shoppers pick out surprises with so much thought and excitement. 💙❄️

👉 Volunteers Needed!
To make this event truly special (and to help those adorable penguin shoppers stay on budget 😄), we need approved volunteers to assist throughout the week. If you’ve been looking for a fun way to get involved, this is it!

📆 Shop Hours: 10:30AM–3:30PM
🧊 Gifts priced $2–$18
🐧 Max spend: $100 per student
*Shopping schedule by class will be sent home this week!
If you’re an approved volunteer, we’d love to have you join the fun! Please sign up using the link below 💛
https://volunteersignup.org/DB4PT

Let’s make this year’s Penguin Shop the best one yet! 🎁✨

10/17/2025

Check out VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES at the link below!

https://volunteersignup.org/DB4PT?fbclid=IwY2xjawNfL7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzNlJwTnlTTVVkMHdDd1d6AR7vneIH2wcv5cO3n33Y3WkjRqFzt9lMFQQhfkSNB09mgA4L8xYT_MLoxXDakA_aem_Kz4iumuE9_ThSuSysFdfhA

River Elementary

Volunteer signup sheet

10/10/2025

🎉 WELCOME NEW PTO MEMBERS 🎉
Let’s give a big welcome to our newest NRES’s PTO supporter!
✨Jakea Sloan Davis

Your energy, fresh ideas, and dedication will help make this year unforgettable for our students, staff, and families! 💚💫

We're just getting started! There's still time to join help make an impact on our school!
*Join at the link below*
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-4nUbvIUlLqaxC1PBti5WwKg0OymAHj_9xr5piGCSH3lYzQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNKKEJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwWUY0Z1NtUDJveGlZczZFAR6TmD3MzqymHJOdo9FYOyEUAoddFlQfGkr1oKTuAQU5gCPDbd829yEMfVzROA_aem_ktSc00nsfrzNnT3m2sVtUg
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