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Help start a new tradition at Blythe Park by raising money to fund a field trip for the fifth graders to go to Navy Pier!
5th graders will be available April 28-May 1st during lunch recess to paint a BLYTHE PARK BULLDOG PAW PRINT on students’ cheeks or arms.
· EACH PAW PRINT COSTS $1.00. (cash only)
· STUDENTS MAY GET ONE PAW PRINT PER DAY.
· Painting will be in Mrs. King’s room.
· Students need to have cash with them when they arrive at school in the morning. Students will not be allowed to call home to get cash.
Sponsored by BLYTHE PARK STUDENT COUNCIL. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. King @ kingr@district96.org
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Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the Blythe Park’s Science Fair to be held at 6:00pm this Thursday, April 30th prior to Spring Open House at 6:30pm. If you are still interested in participating, please sign-up going to the right bar at www.blytheparkpta.org and clicking on the science night button.
Need to Know Details:
Students will conduct their own science experiment at home to either display or demonstrate at the Science Fair. Each student’s display will be set-up on a card table. There will be no judging. Each student will receive a participation award. Students may work individually or in a group of no more than two students. Each participating student will be required to follow the five steps of the Scientific Method and complete and bring the Scientific Method worksheet with their experiment. Participation is optional.
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The Incentive to Participate Is Back!
If 30 or more students participate in the Science Night, Mrs. Gaynor and Mrs. Ford will run an additional “Science and a Sandwich” program. All participating students, will be invited to conduct a cool science experiment during lunch.
Display Board Available
Half-size display boards will be available at the school. PTA has ordered boards and will be offering them to science night participants for the low cost of $2.00. If you are interested in a half-size board, please check that box on your RSVP.
Great Resources
Looking for ideas for your science experiment? Check out these resources.
Websites:
Authors:
- Janice VanCleave
- Bill Nye
- Riverside Public Library has a great collection of science experiment books
Any questions, contact Lisa Gaynor at ltgaynor@aol.com or Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
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Parents and children are welcome to attend Blythe Park’s Spring Open House on Thursday, April 30th. The school will be open from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Stop by your child’s classroom anytime between 6:30-7:15 p.m. Don’t miss the 5th Grade Tug of War taking place at 7:15 p.m. outside in the amphitheater, weather permitting.
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The Teachers & Staff Appreciation Lunch is Friday, May 8th at 11:30am. Please return in your RSVP by Thursday, May 1st. We hope that you will BEE there!
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It’s just about time to start planting! The Blythe Park PTA Plant sale starts end this Friday, May 1st. Please make sure to place your order today. Plants will be delivered on Wednesday, May 6th in time for Mother’s Day.
The order form and flyer are attached. Please call or email Michelle Backus with any questions. 708-442-3210 or michelle.backus@live.com
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This year’s 4th/5th Grade Spring Music Show will be held Monday, May 11th at 6:30pm in auditorium. The 4th/5th graders will perform “Pirates -the Musical”.
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Show your patriotism and creativity and enter Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity’s annual Independence Day
Parade Theme Contest! The theme contest winner will receive a $25 Aunt Diana’s gift certificate, a family pass to the Illinios Railway Museum, AND will ride in the 4th of July parade! This contest is open to all children Kindergarten – 5th grades. All participants will receive an Aunt Diana’s coupon! Contest deadline is May 26th.
To enter and see contest details go to: http://www.riversidejuniors.org/activities.html
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To keep our PTA in good standing, bylaws must be updated and submitted every two years. The bylaws have
been updated and are attached for general membership review. The General Membership has 30 days to review the bylaws. The updated bylaws will need to be voted on. The vote will take place during our next general membership on May 15th.
A copy of the bylaws is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Stack.
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Posted by admin on April 20, 2015 under Uncategorized |
Blythe Park School will be celebrating Earth Week this week!
Please have your child wear the following color t-shirts to celebrate Earth Week.
Monday, April 20: Wear a BROWN shirt for SOIL.
Tuesday, April 21: Wear a GREEN shirt for PLANTS.
Wednesday, April 22: Wear a Blue shirt for WATER.
Thursday, April 23: Wear a YELLOW shirt for SUN
Friday, April 24: Wear a WHITE shirt for AIR
Classes with the highest participation will be getting popcorn!
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The Blythe Park Bike Safety Rodeo is Back!
Mrs. Jill Glawe and the Blythe Park PTA are excited to offer our students an exciting event for April’s Wellness Wednesday. Our Blythe Park Bike Safety Rodeo is back! The rodeo will take place Wednesday April 22nd for grades 1-5 and Friday, April 24th for our kindergarten students.
Officer Brian Greenewald from the Riverside Police Department will speak to the students about bike safety and rules of the road for bicyclists. Bike riding stations will be available to test students’ navigation skills. Some of the stations include: a figure eight course, “slow race” to target balance, and a start and stop station. Additionally Mr. Tim Eckardt will speak to the students about taking care of your bike (i.e. how to fix the chain, check tires, lock it safely, etc.), and an adaptive bike will be on hand for the students to view. Children’s bikes will be made available so students will not have to bring their own. Please note, though, that students must bring their own helmet to participate.
In addition to the Wellness Wednesday activities, the Illinois PTA has invited schools to participate in a statewide Bike Safety Challenge conducted by the League of Illinois Bicyclists. Students will complete an interactive, online quiz at www.BikeSafetyQuiz.com, The Bike Safety Quiz is fun and educational, with Secretary of State-approved questions about bicycle laws and safety techniques. The students go to BikeSafetyQuiz.com and select the appropriate quiz: Child Bicyclist. They will be prompted to enter a class code. Class codes are as follows:
Kindergarten-168600001
1st -168601001
2nd-168602001
3rd-168603001
4th-168604001
5th Pollock -168605001
5th Wydra-168606001
Students who finish can print a Certificate of Completion. Prizes will be offered to the class that has the most students participate in the quiz (please note that younger students may need help from their parents to take the quiz). A more detailed explanation of the quiz is attached to this email. This is a timely opportunity for Blythe Park!
The Blythe Park Bike Safety Rodeo is certain to be both a fun and important event. If you have any questions regarding the rodeo, please feel free to contact Ms. Gorman or Mrs. Glawe. Thank you!
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