Posted by admin on March 23, 2018 under Uncategorized | 
If you’re spring cleaning over break, hold on to those unwanted, gently used shoes! Shoe donations will continue to be accepted after spring break!
The Blythe Park Student Council is having a Shoe Drive for “Share Your Soles“. Share Your Soles is a non-profit organization that provides gently worn shoes to those in greatest need around the world. More information can be found at www.shareyoursoles.org
Share Your Soles accepts all types of footwear including gym shoes, sandals, boots and shoes of all sizes (men’s, women’s and children’s). Your gently worn or brand-new shoes will go to people in need who may never have owned a pair of shoes.
It’s important your donated shoes are in good condition to respect the dignity of those receiving them. Shoes older than five years decompose, even if they were never worn. So please: be respectful with your donations, understand that the goal is to provide good, clean shoes to those in need. For example, tennis shoes should include laces and not have holes. Share Your Soles will discard any old, overly worn shoes! Shoe Drive Flyer 2018
Questions? Contact Mrs. King at kingr@district96.org
Posted by admin on March 20, 2018 under Uncategorized |
There will be a Blythe Park PTA Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, March 20th.
We are still looking for a few volunteers to bake and/or help run the sale throughout the day. Please click on the following button to volunteer:
*NOTE – Students will be allowed to purchase baked goods after school.
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Blythe Park PTA is preparing to celebrate our teachers and staff during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week!
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week will take place Monday, May 7th – Friday, May 11th. There will be several opportunities for parents and students from Early Learners–5th Grade to be involved (a volunteer signup will be posted closer to the event).
This year’s theme is “How sweet it is to be taught by you!“. The week will feature special events and sweet treats for all teachers and staff.
DONATIONS – If you would like to make a monetary donation toward the week’s activities, click on the following Cheddar Up button or send cash/check to the school office with “ATTN: PTA/Karen Magee” on the envelope by Wednesday, March 21st. (Please make checks payable to Blythe Park PTA.)
Any questions, please contact Karen Magee at 708-415-3979
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The Blythe Park Student Council is having a Shoe Drive for “Share Your Soles“.
Share Your Soles is a non-profit organization that provides gently worn shoes to those in greatest need around the world. More information can be found at www.shareyoursoles.org
Bring your gently used or new shoes to school by this Friday, March 23rd. *There will be a shoe drop box in front of each classroom and the office.
Share Your Soles accepts all types of footwear including gym shoes, sandals, boots and shoes of all sizes (men’s, women’s and children’s). Your gently worn or brand-new shoes will go to people in need who may never have owned a pair of shoes.
It’s important your donated shoes are in good condition to respect the dignity of those receiving them. Shoes older than five years decompose, even if they were never worn. So please: be respectful with your donations, understand that the goal is to provide good, clean shoes to those in need. For example, tennis shoes should include laces and not have holes. Share Your Soles will discard any old, overly worn shoes! Shoe Drive Flyer 2018
Questions? Contact Mrs. King at kingr@district96.org
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Blythe Park PTA’s annual Snowball Dance will be held this Friday, March 23rd. 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, March 23rd
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:
Questions? Contact Kelley Migacz at kelleymigacz@hotmail.com
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There will be a PTA sponsored Assembly this Friday, March 23rd at 10am.
Urban Gateways presents – “History of Dance from Ballet to Breakdancing”
Do you know why ballet dancers turn their feet out? Know why it’s called “break” dancing? Students will find out as they watch this breathtaking assembly performed by Chicago Dance Crash.
*Parents are welcome to attend.
Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org
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The students of Hauser Jr. High School and the Hauser PTO invite District 96 elementary school students and families to HELP HAUSER FIGHT HUNGER!
“Pack the Piggies“–
Blythe Park will participate in “Pack the Piggies” during the week of March 19-23. Please bring in loose change to add to Blythe Park’s “Piggy Bank” located outside the office. The money raised will be contributed to the Hauser Canned Food Drive. Pack Piggies Flyer 2018
Hauser Canned Food Drive –
If you would like to make a canned food donation, collection bins are located at the Riverside Library and Riverside Foods OR food can be dropped off at Hauser on Tuesday or Friday mornings (April 6-20) from 7:30-8:00am. Hauser Food Drive Flyer 2018
Feed Our Community Day –
More information coming soon for Feed Our Community Day on Saturday, April 14th. The community will come together to pack thousands of “Meals for Hope!”
The food collected and the meals prepared will go to the Riverside Township Food Pantry, the Salvation Army Red Shield Center Food Pantry in Englewood, and local residents in need.
Questions? Please contact Hauser PTO at hauserpto@gmail.com
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Registration is open for SESSION 4 Yoga and TaeKwonDo classes. Session 4 classes will begin after spring break.
*REMINDER – Session 3 classes end this week on Wednesday, March 21st (Yoga) and Thursday, March 22nd (TaeKwonDo).
TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit). *NO single class passes will be available this year. You must register for the entire session.
Kids Yoga
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Stephanie Roldan from Blissful Owl will hold classes in the Blythe Park Gym for boys and girls in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
Session 4
Wednesdays, 3:00-3:45pm
April 4th – May 23rd (8 weeks)
$80
Questions? Contact Katie Lorch at katielorch@gmail.com
Kids TaeKwonDo –
Vinson Villena, owner of Flying V Athletic Center, will hold TaeKwonDo classes in the Blythe Park Gym for all students in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
Uniform (Dobuk) is optional. Purchase information will be handed out during class.
Session 4
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45pm
April 5th – May 24th (8 weeks)
$80
Questions? Contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
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Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the PTA Science Fair on Thursday, April 26th at 5:30pm (prior to Spring Open House).
REGISTER your student for the Science Fair by clicking on the following button –
Need to Know Details –
- Students will conduct their own science experiments and create their display board at home.
- Students may work individually or in a group of no more than two students.
- Each student’s display will be setup on a card table in the gym.
- There will be no judging.
- Participation is optional.
- Each student will receive a participation award.
Display Boards Available –
Half-size display boards will be available for purchase in the office from the PTA for $2.
Need help getting started with your Science Fair project?
Check out the following resources:
Flyer – “What Type of Science Project Should You Do?”
Website Resources –
- If you need help finding a topic/project that would be of interest to your student, click on the following link: “Topic Selection Wizard“. After answering a series of questions about everyday interests and activities, project ideas will be suggested.
- Education.com – Science fair project ideas
- ScienceBuddies.org/guide – Science fair project guidance
Library Resources –
Riverside Public Library has a great collection of science experiment books by the following authors!
- Janice VanCleave, author
- Bill Nye, author
Any questions, contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
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The following 2018-2019 PTA Executive Board slate will be voted on at the April General Membership meeting on Tuesday, April 10th at 8:30am. Elected officers will be installed at the May 15th meeting.
2018-2019 PTA Executive Board Slate:
President – Katie Ford
1st Vice President – Angela Staron
2nd Vice President – Maria D’Amico
3rd Vice President – *position available
Secretary – Kelley Migacz
Treasurer – Deb Galloway
Parliamentarian – Jennifer Sloger
Communications Officer – Amy Wysocki
