Nolan PTA
The purpose of the PTA is to promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, community, and place of worship; to raise the standards of home life; to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth; to bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth; and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education
Are You New to Nolan?
If you have questions or need assistant, please contact our New to Nolan Committee Chair, Emily Lehman
All PTA questions should be through the PTA's email: [email protected]
2023-24 PTA Executive Board:
Principal: Ashley Aldridge Wilson 423-886-0898 [email protected]
President: Tara Salsman
President Elect: Trisha Henderson
VP-Membership: Kendall Welder
VP-MEF: Samantha Ward
Past President: Alexandra Hubener
Treasurer: Kelli Fischer
Assistant Treasurer: Candace Kelley
Corresponding Secretary: Meg Sokohl
Recording Secretary: Kathleen KennNolan PTA
The purpose of the PTA is to promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, community, and place of worship; to raise the standards of home life; to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth; to bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth; and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education
Are You New to Nolan?
If you have questions or need assistant, please contact our New to Nolan Committee Chair, Emily Lehman
All PTA questions should be through the PTA's email: [email protected]
2023-24 PTA Executive Board:
Principal: Ashley Aldridge Wilson 423-886-0898 [email protected]
President: Tara Salsman
President Elect: Trisha Henderson
VP-Membership: Kendall Welder
VP-MEF: Samantha Ward
Past President: Alexandra Hubener
Treasurer: Kelli Fischer
Assistant Treasurer: Candace Kelley
Corresponding Secretary: Meg Sokohl
Recording Secretary: Kathleen Kenney
2023-24 Nolan PTA Meetings and Student Performances:
Meetings at 6:00 p.m.
Cookies & Conversation prior to meetings at 5:30.
- Tuesday, September 12 (OPEN HOUSE with last names A-L 5:15-6 & last names M-Z 6:15-7:00- meeting will start at 6pm)
- Tuesday, November 7 ~ Kindergarten performing
- Tuesday, December 5 ~ Fifth Grade Performance
- Tuesday, February 6 ~ First Grade Performance
- Tuesday, March 5 ~ Second Grade Performance
- Tuesday, April 2 ~ Fourth Grade Performance with Fifth Grade Choir
5th Grade Coordinator: There are many programs for the Seniors of Nolan—class shirts, talent show, hoe down, etc.
Contact:
Box Tops/Labels/My Coke Rewards: A simple way to earn money for our school is through the Box Tops for Education, General Mills Box Tops 4 Education, Tyson Project A+, and My Coke Rewards programs. Cash and merchandise are awarded to our school simply by redeeming labels and box tops that your family saves from some of your favorite products. Contact: Main Office
Character Assembly Photographer: Group pictures of the character award winners are taken post program. Contact: School Counselors
Classroom Enrichment: Provides enrichment programs for the children by enhancing the curriculum already in place in the regular classroom and in art and music class. Many of these are provided by and supplemented by the Tennessee Arts Commission. Programs include science, creative writing, history, orchestral music programs, etc., as aligned with grade level learning standards.
Contact: Kelli Munczenski
Enrichment K-1 Brittany Ennen
Enrichment 2-3
Enrichment 4-5
Homecoming Float Chair: Nolan takes part in the SMMHS Homecoming parade each year.
Contact: Paul Lang 423-280-6363
Homeroom Parent Coordinator: Provides a link between the homeroom parent and the PTA.
Contact: Katy Holland
Junior Achievement Coordinator: JA in a Day is a wonderful program, run by volunteer parents, at Nolan that focuses on real world thinking in the classroom.
Contact: Heather Rogers
Leveled Book Room: The leveled book room provides teachers with small group reading resources organized by our volunteers.
Book Buddies Coordinator:
Coupon Books:
Grandparents Day: Jenny Perry
Reflections Art Contest: National PTA programs where students compete in the areas of literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts.
Contact: Sharon Wyatt
Publicity/Facebook Page: The publicity service handles online communication regarding the promotion of events at Nolan, and highlights the accomplishments of the staff and students at Nolan. For additional school information, and to “like” Nolan, visit our Facebook page.
Scholastic Summer Reading: Students are invited to participate in Scholastic’s reading challenge each summer, with our Top Readers recognized at assembly in the fall.
Contact: Main Office
School Beautification: This committee coordinates all existing outside landscaped areas and the creation of new areas. It also oversees any interior beautification projects.
Contact: Samantha Ward
School Kits: The school kit program provides an option for parents to preorder and have school supplies delivered to Nolan, it is convenient for parents and a fundraiser for the school.
Contact: Ramsey Morrison
Signal Mtn. Social Services: Participation in the Welfare Council sponsored coin drive in October and the food drive in December gives our students the opportunity to help families in need on the mountain. Contact: Wendy Glass Sportswear: A variety of Nolan sportswear is available for purchase at registration and Open House programs.
Contact: Jessie Lewis
Student Directory: The Nolan directory will be available online in early fall. It includes all pertinent staff and student information.
Contact: Jessica Fosbinder
Teacher Appreciation: To honor and show our appreciation to the Nolan staff, this committee organizes special events throughout the year. Some of these include dinners the first day of school, a Thanksgiving luncheon, a cookie exchange during the holidays, and a week-long celebration in May.
Contact: Jana Dobbs or Tara Salsman
Teacher “Happy Cart”: The “Happy Cart” travels the hallways of Nolan once a month to provide teachers with snacks and drinks to show our appreciation for all of their hard work. Contact: Jana Dodds
Webmaster: The Nolan website, www.nolanknights.com, helps keep Nolan parents provided with up-to-date information about Nolan.
Workroom Volunteers: You can assist the teachers with copying and other workroom needs.
Contact: