A variety of fundraising initiatives and special events are held throughout the school year. Many happen only with the help of volunteers, and are a great way to get to know other parents.
Fundraising initiatives
- New Morning Apparel - A great way to sport your New Morning pride. Click here!
- School Photos — The school receives a percentage of all sales.
- New Morning ‘Hand-me-Over’ Facebook group – a place to share your gently used items with our community and the buyer kicking a donation to New Morning.
- Mabel’s Labels – Mabel’s Labels purchases made through their ‘support a fundraiser results in a kickback to New Morning.
- Minted – Minted card purchases through their ‘Minted Fundraising Program’ results in a 15% kickback to New Morning- use our unique code: FUNDRAISENEWMORNING
Social events with a fundraising component
- Pancake Breakfast – Pancakes, bacon, and a fun craft by Monroe Street Arts Center.
- Families Dine Out – A local restaurant gives a portion of all dinner sales to New Morning. Past events held at Chocolate Shop Ice cream, Chipotle, and Gates and Brovi.
- Spring Auction: The major fundraising event of the year, this fun-filled evening is for NMNS parents and friends.
Additional special events
- Back to School Picnic : Kick off the school year on the front lawn with your classmates/families and enjoy ice cream provided by the school!
- Parent Night: An opportunity to talk to teachers, meet the board of directors and other parents, and learn about our co-op culture!
- Annual 4K Information Night: This program will help alleviate some anxiety around transition to 4K. Friends and neighbors are welcome! Typically held in December each year.
- Open House: An opportunity for the greater community to check our wonderful programs! Typically held in January each year. This year’s will be January 11, 2025 from 9-11 am.
- End of Year Picnic: Our end-of-the-year potluck picnic and opportunity to celebrate the arrival of summer, located at nearby Westmorland Park.