9/4 First Day of School

First Day of School Kindergartners and Preschooler's  ... read full article

8/26 Back to School Open House

Open House 5-6pm Food Trucks Available from 4-6:30pm  ... read full article

12/16-12/20 Spirit Week

Nelson Spirit Week. Join us each day as we kick off winter break.  December 16th: Holiday hat day  December 17th: Dress like a present day  December 18th: Winter Day. Winter accessories, and/or sweaters.  December 19th: Holiday Character Day (no mask)  December 20th: Pajama Day ... read full article

12/13 Holiday Movie Night

Come join us as we watch “The Grinch” and have some free hot chocolate.  We will have concessions available for purchase. Don’t forget your pillows and blankets. You may catch a glimpse of the Grinch himself.  Nelson Gym at 6pm.  ... read full article

12/16-12/20 Spiei

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12/16-12/20 Spiei

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11/4 PTA General Membership Meeting

Your voice and your vote matter! We want to hear what is important to you. Due to our fall fundraiser taking in much more than we anticipated, we will need to vote on how the new budget will be allocated. We also will be talking volunteer opportunities, as well as looking for a field day team to start up planning.  Kids are welcome. Light snacks will be provided.  4:30pm in the Nelson Library.    ... read full article

11/14 PTA General Membership Meeting

Join us November 14th for a general MEMBERSHIP meeting. Your voice and your vote matter! We want to hear what is important to you. We will be going over our new budget, talking upcoming events after the holiday break, and providing information for volunteer opportunities such as field day. Kids are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. 4:30pm in the Nelson Library. If you haven't become a member yet, please do so at: https://nelsonelementarypta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21 ... ... read full article

11/6 Cherrydale Order Pickup

Our Cherrydale fundraiser item pick up is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th from 5:30p-7:30pm in the Nelson gym. Please note that all orders are required to be picked up that evening, as the PTA cannot store any items. Please be on the lookout for a flyer going home to students who have items for pickup within the week. With the success of this fundraiser and the number of items we are receiving, we'd love help organizing these items, as well as help with distribution that evening. Please remember that all volunteers are required to have a completed Bethel background check. ... read full article

11/16 PTA Holiday Bazaar

Join us from 10am-4pm for our Nelson PTA Holiday Bazaar. We are so excited to host this community event We have an amazing lineup of 65 vendors, food trucks, face painting, choir performances, free raffle opportunities and some holiday characters joining us.  Stop by and complete some of your holiday shopping.  ... read full article

11/7 Veteran's Day Assembly

Please join us at 10am on November 7th for our Veteran's Day Assembly. This will be in the Nelson gym. All families are welcome to attend, and any current or former members of our United States military.  ... read full article

Fall Book Fair

Celebrate Reading and come check out the book fair during your students conferences.  October 21-October 25th     ... read full article

Food Donation Drive

Our goal is to help families this season who may be facing food insecurities. We will be collecting these food donations until November 18th. You can donate these at all upcoming Nelson PTA events, and/or bring these to school for daily collection. They are requesting non-perishable holiday food items, as well as macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and ramen.  ... read full article

10/24 Trunk or Treat

Join us for candy, pumpkin art, book fair, trunk awards, chili cook off and a haunted hallway!  Location: Nelson Bus Loop Time: 6pm-8pm ... read full article

10/21-10/24 Fall Book Fair

Yay! Book fair is right around the corner. Come stock up on your favorite books as we head into the colder months. Each student will get $5 to shop the fair.  Without volunteers, we will not be able to keep the fair open. Please note: To volunteer at the book fair, you MUST be a PTA member and have a completed background check through Bethel School District.  If you're not yet a member, it's easy to join and help us out!  Feel free to bring your student if you'd like; however, due to limited space, they will need to remain in ... read full article

10/22 Fiesta Book Fair Late Night Event

Celebrate reading and fun at our Fiesta Book Fair Late Night Event! Find your next favorite book and enjoy a night full of exciting activities for all ages! Loteria Game 6-7pm Marachi Monarcas 5-6pm LOCATION: Nelson Elementary Cafeteria ... read full article

Cherrydale Fall Fundraiser

Our Fall Fundraiser is from September 24th to October 8th We'll be selling Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough, Gourmet Frozen Foods, Wrapping Paper, Gifts, Gourmet Chocolates, and Confections, and much more. The money raised will be used to provide fun activities, and support student enrichments throughout the school year.  If you have any questions, please email fundraising@nelsonnavpta.org ... read full article

Purchase your PTA Membership

Membership Drive!  Sign up for your 2024-2025 PTA membership by 9/17 and get entered into a drawing for a Ninja CREAMi. Our goal this year is 210 members! If we hit this goal, watch out for an extra drawing and reward!  What is a membership? Membership is a no-strings attached system, it means you support the PTA’s mission, vision and goals. You become an advocate for our students and community.  Is it the same as volunteering?  No, volunteering is giving your time to work towards these missions and goals. Volunteering is optional.  Membership Link: https://nelsonelementarypta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true ... read full article

9/13 Back to School Block Party

Location: Nelson playground   Time: 6pm-8pm  ... read full article

8/28 First Day of School

First day of school for 1st-5th graders  ... read full article