![]() “Nottingham Elementary’s Carnival and 50th Celebration was truly a wonderful event. The organizers also made sure that food truck vendors provided meals for all students, regardless of ability to pay. Nottingham families also rose to the occasion with the carnival by making donations so that every student had the opportunity to attend and enjoy ticketed games and activities. Student responses are included from questions that ranged from “What is your favorite toy of 2018?” to “What do you think Nottingham will look like in 25 years? Other student responses are included to these questions: “What do you think the future will look like?” and “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It includes a contribution by every grade level, with index card responses by every student to teacher prompt questions. The time capsule book project is designed to be kept by the school and then displayed when the school turns 75 years old. We hope to continue the fun for years to come!”Īnniversary celebration organizers put together several special projects ahead of time, separate from the carnival evening games, activities and a popular goat petting exhibit.įirst, an aerial photograph was taken with all Nottingham students, teachers and staff standing on the school’s back field to form the number “50.” The photograph has been framed and displayed in the school’s front office, and included in a time capsule book. “We had fun planning for the 50th celebration, and so many families, staff, volunteers and community partners rose to the occasion, making this event fun for our students and a successful school fundraiser. “I couldn’t be more pleased to be a Nottingham Knight,” said 50th Anniversary Carnival Chair Julie Walla, echoing the principal. “The event was a huge success with past teachers, students and parents coming out to show their continued support.”įundraising alone wasn’t a critical measure of the anniversary carnival’s success, but a $5,000 goal for various campus initiatives was easily exceeded with more than $22,000 received, organizers said. “It was certainly a great day to be a Nottingham Knight by seeing so much love from community, volunteers, parents and PTA come together and make this possible,” said Principal Roy Moore. Nottingham has come a long way since school doors opened in the late 1960s, and the neighborhood has shown true grit in that journey, most recently after Hurricane Harvey impacted many area residents. The big outdoor carnival was complemented by a smaller library event with colorful birthday cake and display of a dazzling, special-project time capsule book.Ĭommunity, fun and fundraising were the main themes of the carnival and celebration. More than 500 people attended Nottingham Elementary’s 50th Anniversary Carnival on Friday, Oct. ![]() It’s always a great time to be a Nottingham Knight! Nottingham Elementary celebrated the school's 50th anniversary with a memorable and fun-filled carnival on Friday, October 26, 2018.Īn article from the SBISD's The School Zone Nottingham carnival celebrates 50 years
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