Spirit Day is this Friday, January 27th!
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This Friday, January 27th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day! Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!
Show off your talent in the Blythe Park PTA Talent Show on Thursday, February 23rd.
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This year’s Talent Show will be held 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
Dinner out at Culver’s this Wednesday, January 25th to support Hauser’s Cougar Buddies.
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If you’ll be eating out this week, please consider dining at Culver’s in Lyons on Wednesday, January 25th from 4:30-7:30pm to help support Hauser’s Cougar Buddies Club. Ten percent of your purchase will go towards supporting the club.
The Cougar Buddies Club serves to connect students with disabilities and their peers through friendships and a variety of activities.
Library Reader/Helper times available for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade
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Volunteer spots are now available for January 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:
The Snowball Dance will be held on Friday, February 10th
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Blythe Park PTA’s annual Snowball Dance will be held on Friday, February 10th from 6:30-8:00pm. It will be a winter wonderland of fun!
We are 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.
Participate in the Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Program for a FREE admission ticket.
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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
Girls Yoga Wednesday, January 18th. Class online reservation deadline is Tuesday.
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Girls Yoga will take place Wednesday, January 18th 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
Library Reader/Helper times available for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade
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Volunteer spots are now available for January through May to help Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade students during their library time. *Please only signup for two spots maximum until everyone has an opportunity to signup.
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:
Kids Tae Kwon Do class this Thursday. Class online reservation deadline is Wednesday.
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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. 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
PTA Meeting this Thursday, January 19th at 8:30am
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The Blythe Park PTA January meeting will be this Thursday, January 19th at 8:30am in the lunchroom. Please join us to hear about all the programs taking place. Refreshments will be served. We hope you can join us!
The December Meeting Minutes and the January Agenda can be reviewed by clicking on the following:
For Review: Minutes – General Membership – December 2016
Agenda – General Membership – January 2017
Voting to include the Communications Officer position on the 2017-2018 PTA Executive Board slate will take place during this meeting. Following is a description of the Communications Officer responsibilities for the general membership to review.
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
