What is the PTAC?
The Niwot Elementary School Parent Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) is a very dynamic, involved group of volunteers dedicated to enhancing student achievement, advocating for children and serving the Niwot Elementary School Community. The Executive Board and Committees strive to make our school a fun, enriching environment where students, staff and parents partner to build a lively, close community. Every year we host events such as Movie Night, the Niwot Trot, Restaurant Nights, the Talent Show and the Sock Hop/Cougar Carnival to foster community building.
The PTAC funds field trips for every grade level each year. In addition, we are, in collaboration with staff, planning “late-start” assemblies that are focused on STEM programming and the Arts.
The PTAC has invested in technology at NES, and maintains, supports and collaborates with staff to manage these technology investments. We have PCs, Chromebooks, MacBooks, iPads, iPad Minis, iTouches and more in the hands of each one of our students, based on the teacher’s planning and curriculum.
In addition, we support our staff both in and outside of the classroom. Inside the classroom, parents volunteer countless hours to support teachers and nurture our students. We also support our teachers by preparing meals during busy times, such as conference nights, and by providing teacher grants for classroom use.
Our largest financial commitment is to staffing paraprofessionals in the classroom. The PTAC funds classroom paraprofessionals at every grade level to reduce the student to teacher ratio and to provide differentiated learning.
Mission
The mission of the NES PTAC is to support the education of students at Niwot Elementary School in a collaborative effort among the Principal, parents and staff. The NES PTAC will endeavor to enhance and support the educational experience at Niwot Elementary School, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at Niwot Elementary School through volunteer and financial support. This organization shall not seek to direct the operational activities of the school.
This organization is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and will abide by all rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to such organizations, as well as local, state and federal laws.
This organization is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and will abide by all rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to such organizations, as well as local, state and federal laws.