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The Blythe Park PTA is looking for members who are interested in serving on the 2018-2019 Executive Board. PTA leadership positions are a great opportunity to help make decisions that enhance your child’s educational experience!
2018-2019 EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS:
Listed below are the 2018-2019 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.
2018 Proposed NOMINATING COMMITTEE:
- Karen Magee – Chair
- Gretchen Lupfer
- Angela Staron
- Kelley Migacz
- Jill Crist
- Maria D’Amico – 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 2018 PTA General Membership meeting.
If interested, please submit a completed application form to the Blythe Park Office by Thursday, 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: PTA Executive Board Application 2018-2019
Questions? Please contact Maria D’Amico at (773)230-9205 or vmariadg@gmail.com
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The class with the highest number of valid Box Tops submitted through next Friday, February 23rd will win a Pizza Party for their class!
- Box Tops can be turned in to the office at any time either in a baggie/envelope with the students name/grade OR on collection sheets: Box Tops – Collection Sheet
- Be sure the Box Tops submitted are not expired (expired Box Tops do not count towards the contest).
- Every valid Box Top submitted is worth $0.10 for the school!!
Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson at sarah@theisaacsons.org
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Pool Party – The PTA has reserved the entire Oak Brook Aquatic Center to splash around with Blythe Park families and friends.
WHEN: Saturday, March 10th
TIME: 6:00-8:00pm
WHERE: Oak Brook Aquatic Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook
COST: FREE *Students must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
Questions? Contact Michelle Ruska at mbulir@aol.com
Snowball Dance – Blythe Park PTA’s annual Snowball Dance is rescheduled for Friday, March 23rd.
DATE: Friday, March 23rd
TIME: 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Blythe Park Gymnasium
*Note: Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop-off event.
A new volunteer sign-up sheet will be posted closer to the event date.
Questions? Contact Kelley Migacz at kelleymigacz@hotmail.com
Posted by admin on February 8, 2018 under Uncategorized |
The Snowball Dance is cancelled due to the weather conditions forecasted for Friday evening.
The PTA will do their best to reschedule this event for a future date.
Posted by admin on February 6, 2018 under Uncategorized |
It’s not too late to sign up for Yoga classes.
TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit).
Kids Yoga
Stephanie Roldan from Blissful Owl will hold classes every Wednesday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for boys and girls in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
Session 3
Wednesdays, 3:00-3:45pm
January 31st – March 21st (8 weeks)
$80
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Blythe Park PTA Fun Lunch is this Friday, February 9th! The PTA will serve all students lunch at no cost to their families. *Remember not to pack a lunch on Friday!
This year’s theme is “You Are My SUNSHINE”. The menu will feature homemade macaroni and cheese, plain noodles, oranges, carrots, orange sherbet, crystal light and water.
Early Learners and Kindergarteners are invited to join us for lunch too! **Each early learner and kindergartener must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
To make this event a success, we’re still looking for volunteers to help setup and cook.
TO VOLUNTEER, please click on the Signup button below:
Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
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Blythe Park PTA’s annual Snowball Dance will be held this Friday. Join us for a winter wonderland of fun!
*Note: Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is NOT a drop-off event.
DATE: Friday, February 9th
TIME: 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Blythe Park Gymnasium
We’re still looking for volunteers to help with set-up, serve treats and clean-up.
TO VOLUNTEER, please click on the Signup button below:
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“Read to Succeed” Program reading logs are due THIS Friday, February 9th.
Every K-5th Grade Blythe Park student who completes six hours of recreational reading and submits a signed reading log by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th will receive one free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park this summer.
K-5th Grade 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 2017-18
Read to Succeed” Reading Log 2017-18
*Tickets are expected to arrive in May.
Questions? Contact Michelle Ruska at mbulir@aol.com
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Hauser PTO’s Annual Pasta Dinner will be held on Wednesday, February 14th. Bring the whole family for pasta with sauce and meatballs, salad, fresh bread and homemade dessert.
DATE – Wednesday, February 14th
TIME – 5:00pm-7:00pm
WHERE – Hauser Cafeteria
COST – Tickets are $5.00 per person if purchased by Monday, February 12th. After Feb. 12th, the ticket price will increase to $7.00. Fifth graders and children under age 5 are FREE with a paying adult. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $7.00 each.
Click on the CheddarUp button below to pay online or return the following form with check or cash – 2018 Hauser Pasta Dinner Form
HAUSER activities Wednesday evening include –
4:05-4:45pm – 7th & 8th Grade basketball game
5:00-7:00pm – PASTA DINNER
ALL NIGHT – Hauser’s Scholastic Book Fair in the library
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Our neighboring communities (including Berwyn, Brookfield, and LaGrange) belong to a Special Recreation Association that combines resources to provide services for children and adults with special needs.
On February 15th, the Village Board is discussing the possibility of Riverside joining the West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA).
Information – Parents who are interested in learning more about this Association and how they can help can visit www.wssra.net and contact Lauren Sramek at hibbe.sramek@gmail.com or (312)451-4733
