The book fair is happening this coming week, and students will have the opportunity to visit during their class times on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Additionally, the fair will be open during recess, lunch, and after school from Tuesday to Friday. We are still in need of volunteers, so please check the sign-up genius for available slots. You can also find out when your child’s class will be attending the fair. Please note that TK and kindergarten students will not preview the fair during class, but families are encouraged to come after school with their little ones. 

Students can bring cash or use eWallet, which is your child's digital payment account. Setting up eWallet before the fair allows for easy, cash-free transactions. You can start this process now; the link is provided below. Contributions are welcome from anyone! Share your child's eWallet with friends and family so they can add funds, giving your kids the chance to buy more books. 

We’d also like to remind you that the book fair offers more than just books. Students can purchase posters, bookmarks, journals, and other small items. If you prefer that your child not buy these extras, please have a conversation with them before they head to school, or consider attending the fair with them after school.

Volunteer sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050844A9AC22A2F49-55416872-niles

E-wallet: https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/create-ewallet.html?fairID=5700449&sUCN=600036336

We are thrilled to share that several candidates have already stepped up for key PTA board positions, which is a fantastic shift from previous years when filling roles was a challenge. 🎉 However, it has come to our attention that there are others who may also be interested in serving or nominating someone else.

In the spirit of transparency and inclusivity, we are extending the deadline for nominations to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to express interest in a leadership role. We recognize that this extension will impact the required 28-day notice for presenting the election slate, but we believe it is more important to allow all voices to be heard and ensure a fair and open nomination process.

✅ Current Candidates:

President: Shawna Johnson

Secretary: Carla Tucay

Auditor: Ramya Ramnath and Michelle Hong

Parliamentarian: Lauren Sasaki Kretsch

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for a board position, please fill out the form below. The Nominating Committee will carefully review all submissions.

New Deadline for nominations: March 25, 2025

Elections will be held at our Association Meeting on April 1st.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this process with fairness and transparency. Thank you for your engagement and for helping shape the future of Niles Elementary PTA!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHzBpIPvC4Tv5JIFJQ3m8Zzgq-O_LI42HOYcmGcZawBNbpvQ/viewform?usp=sharing

Hello Parents,

We are very excited that the STEAM club of PTA is providing our students & their siblings an opportunity to discover and foster their love for Math by hosting the Math Kangaroo (MK) contest. Math Kangaroo's mission is to help kids love Math! 

Some features

* MK is an international mathematics competition. The exam is affiliated with the France-based Association Kangourou Sans Frontières and is applied in more than 90 countries with 6 million student participation across 1-12 grades.

* The annual Kangaroo Math competition takes place on the 3rd Thursday of March every year ( March 20, 2025.) It is a 75 min multiple choice test.

* Any student who can read and work independently qualifies for the exam. Each student receives a ribbon, a gift, and an electronic certificate.

* Each registered students get free access to online video questions and solutions from previous years. Regular registration fees are $18.

* Our school will host our students and their siblings at our school.

Read more about Math Kangaroo:

https://mathkangaroo.org/mks/about-math-kangaroo/

Here is the link to the registration process and the details:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IBUUPt5U0lSrL84S9uurW5ybKbbdFl2V/view?usp=sharing

Here are some links to student testimonials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn8Eh1FfJrE&t=8s

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0wLFW2ksO0I

After receiving the registration confirmation email from Math Kangaroo, review the email to ensure all information is accurate. If something needs correction, you can log back into your account and update the registration or email info@mathkangaroo.org.  Once your child is registered, you can enjoy free Math Kangaroo video solutions and access full questions and solutions sets with 50% off. Instructions on how to find the discount code:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XuqfayPIwHRXZKnnL4e1DKdRSDY6jL7Zz4kfsv67aq8/edit?usp=sharing

For any questions or comments, please feel free to email STEAM parent volunteer:  

deepakpatil76@gmail.com

Best wishes,

STEAM Team, Niles PTA 🐾💚