Posted by admin on January 31, 2017 under Uncategorized | 
The Blythe Park PTA is looking for members who are interested in serving on the 2017-2018 Executive Board. PTA leadership positions are a great opportunity to help make decisions that enhance your child’s educational experience!
2017-2018 EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS:
Listed below are the 2017-2018 Executive Board positions. Click on the following link for a full description of each position (Blythe Park PTA Officer Descriptions).
- President
- First Vice President (Membership and Volunteers)
- Second Vice President (Academic Enrichment Programs)
- Third Vice President (Fundraising)
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Parliamentarian
- Communications Officer
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Each term is one year. No person can serve more than two consecutive terms in the same position. Therefore, if an office holder has completed the one year term, he/she is welcome to apply for one more year in that same position.
However, it is mandatory that office holders seeking a second term in the same position, office holders seeking a different position on the executive board, and general members seeking a position on the executive board submit a formal application to be considered by the nominating committee.
EVERY person desiring a position on the Blythe Park PTA executive board must submit a formal application. All applications are confidential and will only be discussed between members of the nominating committee.
2017 Proposed NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
- Karen Magee – Chair
- Gretchen Lupfer
- Maria D’Amico
- Angela Staron – Alternate
- Julie Stack– Alternate
The Nominating Committee’s Proposed Slate will be presented at the March PTA General Membership Meeting and voted on at the April meeting. Elected officers will be installed at the May 2017 PTA General Membership meeting.
If interested, please submit a completed application form to the Blythe Park Office by Wednesday, March 1st. If more than one position interests you, please designate which position is your first choice. Applications can be obtained from the office or by clicking on the following link: 2017-2018 Executive Board Application
Questions? Please contact Maria D’Amico at (773)230-9205 or vmariadg@gmail.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 register online by clicking 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 OR four class pass at $10 per class. This is the last week to purchase a 14 class pass for $130 (13 classes at $10 and one class FREE). 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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FITNESS FRIDAY – Last week was Fitness Friday! As part of the PTA’s Bulldog Challenge program, the goal of Fitness Fridays is to expose the students to a variety of sports and fitness activities.
All PE classes participated in a half hour of Lacrosse with our guest expert, Rich Frantozzi, the head coach of the Berwyn Bombers Park District Lacrosse Team. He taught the students about scooping, catching and throwing. Ask your child about the relays and fun Lacrosse activities they played throughout the morning!
FITNESS CHALLENGE – Bulldog Challenge paw print charms were sent home last week. January fitness calendars are due this Friday, February 3rd! Don’t forget to turn in your forms to get your paw charm! Click on the following link for an extra form:
January 2017 Bulldog Challenge Tracking Calendar
Please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com or Julie Stack at stackjulie@yahoo.com with any questions.
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Blythe Park PTA’s annual Snowball Dance will be held next Friday, February 10th. It will be a winter wonderland of fun!
We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, serve treats, supervise the dance floor, clean up and donate treats. Please click on the Signup button below if you would like to help.
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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
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This year’s Talent Show will held be on Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm with a mandatory dress rehearsal on Wednesday, February 22nd from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
The requirements for participating in the show are as follows:
- All acts are prepared and rehearsed by the child or group on their own time
- All acts can be no longer than two minutes in length
- Music needs to be approved by Mrs. Smith. If possible, please supply a copy of the music for the show.
- Participants are responsible for supplying any props and costumes needed for their performance.
Participants will be asked to present their act to the Talent Show Committee the week of February 13th during their lunchtime. Participants will be notified of their presentation date the week prior to the Talent Show.
Each talent show participant MUST register using the following form – Talent Show Permission Slip 2017
Any questions, contact Mary Smith 708-447-7436
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Volunteer spots are available for February through May to help Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade students during their library time.
Volunteers for Kindergarten will have the opportunity to read to the students. Volunteers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade will help students find books for check out and then have the opportunity to read to the students. Please click on the button below to sign-up:
Posted by admin on January 24, 2017 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 OR four class pass at $10 per class. Also, there is a special offer of a 14 class pass for $130 (13 classes at $10 and one class FREE). 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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Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!
Hot Lunch is this Friday, January 27th. 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 can pay for the Hot Lunch Fundraiser online OR 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 online 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 this Wednesday, January 25th. This program is only for children that have the option of staying at school for lunch.
