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The Blythe Park PTA Executive Board has recognized the need for a Communications Officer. Following is a description of the Communications Officer responsibilities for the general membership to review.
The PTA General Membership has 30 days to review the position description. Voting to include the Communications Officer position on the 2017-2018 PTA Executive Board slate will take place during our next general membership meeting on January 19th.
ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 5
Communications Officer
In addition to the duties in the bylaws, the Communications Officer shall:
a. Be responsible for maintaining website, including writing, editing, coding site content and ensuring it is up to date and relevant. Maintain site standards with regard to new development.
b. Produce a weekly newsletter during the school year.
c. Monitor and maintain the PTA’s email account and maintain its contact lists
d. Send reminders and last call emails based in newsletter content.
e. Maintain Google Drive and educate the PTA Board on its use.
f. Create, distribute and manage surveys, forms, sign ups, fliers for PTA events and communications.
g. Manage online payments systems
h. Give a 2 year minimum commitment to this position and train replacement
If you have any questions, please contact Maria D’Amico at vmariadg@gmail.com
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Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!
Hot Lunch is this Thursday, December 22nd. The menu will include: slice of cheese pizza, seasonal fruit, cookie and a drink. The cost per child is $5.00. To register your child(ren) click on the CheddarUp button below.
You will be able to pay for the Hot Lunch Fundraiser on-line. If you would not like to use the on-line payment option, please send cash or check (payable to Blythe Park PTA) to the school office with your family name and “Hot Lunch” written on the envelope. You can pay for the remainder of the year or single lunches.
PLEASE NOTE – All children must be registered by clicking on the Cheddar Up button below no matter your payment method (cash, check or credit)
Questions, reply to Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
*Reservation deadline is TUESDAY, December 20th. This program is only for children that have the option of staying at school for lunch.
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We hope you will join us in welcoming 2017 by making an important investment in your child’s education through a direct donation to the PTA.
Blythe Park PTA provides the financial means necessary to support enrichment programs that would not otherwise be available at our school. Your contributions provide all Blythe Park Elementary School students with programs including art, science, music, technology, and physical fitness.
Our goal is for 100% of Blythe Park families to donate to this year’s Direct Donation campaign. The suggested donation is $100 per family, but participation at any level is welcome and appreciated.
Blythe Park PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.
There are two ways to contribute to the Direct Donation Campaign:
1. Make a one time gift online by clicking on the Cheddar Up button below
2. Write a one time check to Blythe Park PTA
Additionally information about the Direct Donation Campaign can be found in the following brochure: Direct Donation Brochure
If you have any questions, please contact any Blythe Park PTA Board member or send a note to blytheparkpta@yahoo.com
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Girls Yoga will take place this Wednesday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for girls in Kindergarten-5th Grade. *Class reservation deadline is Tuesday.
Purchase one class or two-class pass at $10 per class. Please sign up by clicking on the Cheddar Up button. Pay online or send cash/check to the school office with “Girls Yoga” on the envelope and child’s name. (Please make checks payable to Blythe Park PTA.)
Any questions, contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
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Kids Tae Kwon Do will be held on Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for all students in K-5th Grade. *Weekly class reservation deadline is Wednesday. You must signup to participate.
Purchase one class, four class pass or ten class pass at $10 per class. Please sign up by clicking on the Cheddar Up button. Pay online or send cash/check to the school office with “Kids Tae Kwon Do” on the envelope and child’s name. (Please make checks payable to Blythe Park PTA.)
Any questions, contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
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This Thursday, December 22nd, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day!
Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!
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Art to Remember orders (placed before November 21st) were sent home last week. Please inspect your purchases. If there are any questions or problems with the items or if you did not receive your order, contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
LAST CALL FOR LATE ORDERS: Paper and online orders will be accepted until Friday, January 13th. All late orders (paper and online) will close on January 13th, 2017 and will be shipped to Blythe Park by mid-February.
*Please remember that late orders are not guaranteed for holiday delivery. Also, you may continue to order even if you’ve already placed an order.
To order online:
Follow the instructions on your child’s personalized order form by logging in to the Art to Remember website at www.ArtToRemember.com and entering their personal order code. Info can be found on the back of your order form on right hand side. If you no longer have your order form, you can contact Julie Laube for your code.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
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Save the date to attend the Faculty Music Recital and see our talented District 96 faculty and staff perform!
WHAT: Faculty Music Recital
WHEN: Thursday, January 12th at 7pm
WHERE: Hauser Auditorium
FLYER: Faculty Recital Flyer
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Log your recreational reading hours and participate in the Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Program to receive one free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park this summer.
Every Blythe Park student who completes six hours of recreational reading and submits a signed reading log by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th will receive one free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park this summer.
STUDENTS: Read for fun for a total of 6 hours, log your time and have your parent/guardian sign the reading log.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Print the reading log listed below and help track your child’s reading. Then sign the form and send it back to school or email to the School Coordinator, Michelle Ruska at mbulir@aol.com
Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Parent Letter
Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Reading Log
Tickets are expected to arrive in May.
Any questions, contact Michelle Ruska at mbulir@aol.com
Posted by admin on December 13, 2016 under Uncategorized |
Kids Tae Kwon Do will be held on Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for all students in K-5th Grade. *Weekly class reservation deadline is Wednesday. You must signup to participate.
Purchase one class, four class pass or ten class pass at $10 per class. Please sign up by clicking on the Cheddar Up button. Pay online or send cash/check to the school office with “Kids Tae Kwon Do” on the envelope and child’s name. (Please make checks payable to Blythe Park PTA.)
Any questions, contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube
