Join us at the best family-friendly event of the year: The Northwood Carnival! This beloved community event has been Northwood PTA's largest fundraiser for generations. Come early, stay late, and have a great time!
Keep an eye on this website and for flyers that will be sent home with students in the coming weeks with additional details.
Sponsors and Donations
Carnival Sponsorships are tax deductible and go directly to the Northwood PTA so that we can continue to support Northwood students and teachers. If you are interested in sponsoring Carnival or donating to our silent auction, please click here. This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to support the Northwood PTA. Thank you to our all of our Sponsors!
Volunteers
It takes a team to put on the carnival every year and we are so grateful to our volunteers! Parents, teachers, high school and middle school students, and community members are invited to volunteer for one or more one-hour shifts to make our event a success. Click here to sign up to volunteer. Please email volunteer@northwoodpta.org with any questions.
Class Baskets
Each grade level contributes toward a Class Basket that is included in the Silent Auction. The baskets all have a theme, so please sign up here to let us know what you will contribute. Be sure to stop by the Silent Auction at Carnival to bid on your favorite class baskets!
You may also make a monetary donation if that is easier for you. Please send your contribution to school with your student in an envelope marked "Class Basket," send Venmo to @NEISDNorthwoodPTA with the note "Class Basket Donation," or click here and choose the "Custom Donation" option with the Comment "Class Basket."
Food Donations by Grade Level
Please donate the item(s) indicated below for your child's grade level and send it to school with your child before Wednesday, March 25. Please do not mark on or unwrap any donated items. Thank you!
Kinder: 1 bag of non-melting, individually wrapped candy
1st Grade: Mini Gatorade Pack and/or box of individually bagged chips
2nd Grade: 12-pack of Dr. Pepper and/or box of individually bagged chips
3rd Grade: Case of bottled water (16 oz)
4th Grade: 12-pack of Coca-Cola or Diet Coke
5th Grade: 12-pack of Sprite
You may also make a monetary donation of $10 if that is easier for you. Please send your contribution to school with your student in an envelope marked "Food Committee," send Venmo to @NEISDNorthwoodPTA with the note "Carnival Food Donation," or click here and choose the "Custom Donation" option with the Comment "Carnival Food."
Silly String Drive
Bring in cans of silly string to donate to the Northwood Carnival between March 16 - March 20. Write your teacher's name on each can to receive credit and bring to your classroom. The class that collects the most silly string wins a popsicle party!
You may also make a monetary donation of $2 per can if that is easier for you. Please send your contribution to school with your student in an envelope marked "Silly String," send Venmo to @NEISDNorthwoodPTA with the note "Silly String Donation," or click here and choose the "Custom Donation" option with the comment "Silly String."
Ladies' Night
Calling all Northwood moms, grandmas, aunts, friends, and neighbors! Join us on Thursday, March 19 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the home of Robbie Shepherd at 9131 Valley View Ln. RSVP to Vanessa Woodworth at (360) 481-7215 by March 15. Please consider bringing a restaurant gift card worth at least $25 to be auctioned at the Northwood Carnival.
You may also make a monetary donation if that is easier for you. Please send your contribution to school with your student in an envelope marked "Grub Grab," send Venmo to @NEISDNorthwoodPTA with the note "Grub Grab," or click here and choose the "Custom Donation" option with the comment "Grub Grab."
Guys Night Out
Calling all Northwood dads, grandpas, uncles, friends, and neighbors! Join us on Friday, March 20 at 6:00 PM to watch the first round of the NCAA tournament outside on the patio at McIntyres North Star. Please consider bringing a restaurant gift card worth at least $25 to be auctioned at the Northwood Carnival.
You may also make a monetary donation if that is easier for you. Please send your contribution to school with your student in an envelope marked "Grub Grab," send Venmo to @NEISDNorthwoodPTA with the note "Grub Grab," or click here and choose the "Custom Donation" option with the comment "Grub Grab."
Flocking
Share the Northwood Spirit and send a flock of Unicorns and Carnival Bling to yourself or a friend! PTA will bring the flock of yard signs for the day and leave a "Proud to be a Northwood Unicorn" sign in the yard to keep. Be sure to share pictures! You will be able to order your flock by clicking here.
Tickets
There is no charge for admission to the Carnival, but food booths and activities collect tickets during the event. Tickets will be on sale outside the front of the school at our Sidewalk Sale Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 before and after school and at the Carnival. Get your tickets early and save! Tickets at the sidewalk sale are 12 for $10. At Carnival, $10 will get you 10 tickets.
