Posted by admin on September 28, 2017 under Uncategorized | 
Cardio Kids will begin it’s fall session next Wednesday, October 4th.
Students in Grades K-5 are encouraged to join Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Bartelt and Mrs. Rehor on Wednesdays and Thursdays for a morning walk, jog, or run.
*NOTE: All parents/guardians are welcome to join us, but parents/guardians of students in kindergarten and first grade MUST be present to walk or run with their child.
The mission of this club is to meet students at their fitness level and show them how to develop stamina, strength and speed. Other goals of the club include building friendships and a strong school community.
Students will meet every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 7:45am – 8:05am where they will walk or run the Blythe Park Walking Path (warm-up begins in the gymnasium).
Click the following link for the flyer and permission slip – Cardio Kids Fall Flyer/Permission Slip
Parent Helpers – Ms. Gorman is also looking for parent/guardian helpers this year. If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:
Posted by admin on September 26, 2017 under Uncategorized |
Be a part of a unique Blythe Park tradition! We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers to participate in this year’s Halloween Play.
Blythe Park parents/guardians, directed by Mary Smith, will perform a short play for the students during their Halloween celebration – Tuesday, October 31st.
The students love seeing their family members onstage and look forward to the play every year!
The cast will be practicing two nights a week in October (starting next week).
If you’d like to participate in this year’s play – Please contact Mary Smith at 708-447-7436 or mimaha@sbcglobal.net
Posted by admin on September 25, 2017 under Uncategorized |
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 26th!
If purchasing pictures, don’t forget to send your picture package with your child(ren).
You may also purchase pictures through the Life Touch website www.lifetouch.com. NOTE: All pictures purchased electronically must be done prior to Tuesday’s picture day.
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This year the PTA has created an online Blythe Park School Directory available to all Blythe Park families. (A printed directory will also be available to PTA members).
All Blythe families were sent an email with their Auto Login Link asking them to verify their household information for the Blythe Park School Directory. Please complete your verification by this FRIDAY.
- This process should take no more than 5 minutes.
- Once you complete the verification, you will be connected to Blythe Park’s online directory!
- Families have the ability to edit, update, add or remove their own information. (This information will also be used for the print directory.)
If you did not receive your Login Link, please contact Amy Wysocki at awysocki1@hotmail.com
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Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!
This Friday, September 29th, Blythe Park PTA will be holding the first Hot Lunch Fundraiser for the year. The menu will include: slice of cheese pizza, seasonal fruit, a treat and a drink. The cost per child is $5.00. Similar to last year, you will be able to pay for the entire year or single lunches.
Reservation deadline is WEDNESDAY.
TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit).
If paying by cash or check (payable to Blythe Park PTA) please place payment in an envelope marked with your family name and “Hot Lunch” and bring to the school office.
*NOTE – This program is only for children that have the option of staying at school for lunch.
Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
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This Friday, September 29th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day!
Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!
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Cardio Kids will begin it’s fall session on Wednesday, October 12th.
Students in Grades K-5 are encouraged to join Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Bartelt and Mrs. Rehor on Wednesdays and Thursdays for a morning walk, jog, or run.
*NOTE: All parents/guardians are welcome to join us, but parents/guardians of students in kindergarten and first grade MUST be present to walk or run with their child.
The mission of this club is to meet students at their fitness level and show them how to develop stamina, strength and speed. Other goals of the club include building friendships and a strong school community.
Students will meet every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 7:45am – 8:05am where they will walk or run the Blythe Park Walking Path (warm-up begins in the gymnasium).
Click the following link for the flyer and permission slip – Cardio Kids Fall Flyer/Permission Slip
Parent Helpers – Ms. Gorman is also looking for parent/guardian helpers this year. If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:
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The PTA would like to say “THANK YOU!” to everyone who participated in and supported this year’s Rainbow Run.
The success of this event would not have been possible without the total collaboration of our amazing teachers, volunteers, runners, families and sponsors!
A special thank you to all our teachers/staff and especially Mrs. King for leading the Rainbow Run committee.
Thank you to our following sponsors. We are grateful for your support!
- Oak Park Animal Hospital
- Athletico
- Mike Adelsbach, State Farm
- Burlington Realty
We’d also like to thank Noosa Yoghurt for distributing their delicious samples and DJ Toby for his awesome entertainment!
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If you would like to preserve the color in your Rainbow Run t-shirt, don’t forget to pre-treat your shirt with vinegar BEFORE washing.
For a full list of instructions click on the following link – How to Preserve the Color in Your Rainbow Run T-Shirt
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Save the date for an Alexian Brothers Parent Presentation:
TOPIC – “Resiliency and Helping our Children Thrive”
Student resiliency and parenting strategies to help anxious children thrive at home and at school.
PRESENTER – Heather Bilberry, Therapist
DATE – Wednesday, October 11th
TIME – 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE – Hauser Auditorium
FLYER – Parent Presentation Flyer
