Register your student for the Science Fair today!

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Register your student for the PTA Science Fair held on Thursday, April 26th at 5:30pm (prior to Spring Open House).

TO REGISTER click on the following button –

Sign Up!

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.

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

Cardio Kids – Volunteer spots available.

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Volunteer spots for parent/guardian helpers are available Wednesdays and Thursdays for Cardio Kids.

Helpers can sign-up to hand out lap markers or patrol the course to ensure student safety.

If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org

Spring Open House is this Thursday.

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Parents and children are welcome to attend Blythe Park’s Spring Open House this Thursday, April 26th.

The evening will start with the Science Fair from 5:30-6:30pm in the gym followed by visiting your child’s classroom.

Kindergarten-Fifth Grade: Open House Schedule –

  • 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Science Fair (gymnasium)
  • 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Kindergarten – 5th Grade Open House
  • 7:15 pm – Fifth Grade Tug-of-War (amphitheater)

Early Learner: Open House Schedule –

  • 5:45 pm – Early Learner Singing Performance (auditorium)
  • 5:45 – 6:45 pm – Early Learner Open House

Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org

Save the Date: May 17th – ACES Walk and Cardio Kids Final Run

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The Blythe Park annual Gail Goletz ACES Walk (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) and Cardio Kids Final Run will take place on Thursday, May 17th.

*Additional information will be posted closer to the event.

Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org

The Student Garden Club will have it’s first meeting TOMORROW, April 17th.

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The Blythe Park Garden Club for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade students will have it’s first meeting TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 17th) from 11:25am – 12:15pm in Mrs. Bryan’s room.

Meetings will take place in April on Tuesdays and Thursdays:
April 17, 19, 24, 26

Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Sayre will help students research flowers and plants for the Blythe Park Butterfly Garden. Students will be weeding and planting the garden!

*NOTE: Remember to bring your lunch.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Bryan at bryanh@district96.org

Volunteers needed for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

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We’re looking for volunteers for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Click on one of the following buttons to help out.

  • Decorating – Signup deadline to help decorate is TOMORROW (Tuesday, April 17th)
    The Appreciation Committee and room parents will be decorating Blythe Park for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week on Friday, May 4th from 3:15pm-5:15pm. Please click on the following button to help decorate:

  • Volunteers May 7th-11th – Set-up, Servers, Clean-up, Food/Cake Donations
    We’re also looking for set-up, servers, clean-up volunteers and cake/food donations  for “Cake Walks”, Staff Breakfast and Staff Luncheon. Please click on the candy button to volunteer:

Questions? Contact Karen Magee at 708-415-3979 or karen@mageehome.com

Teacher Appreciation Week Committee –
Karen Magee, Jessica O’Brien, Jill Crist, Jen Pisano, Julie Avina

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 7th-11th

Enjoy the Spa Day Fundraiser this SUNDAY!

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Support Blythe Park School while treating yourself to the Spa Day Fundraiser!

Enjoy mini massages and mini facials at the Blythe Park PTA Spa Day Fundraiser while sipping wine and sampling desserts. If the weather is warm, you can enjoy your glass of wine on the spa front porch!

Book your appointment NOW by calling Brennan Massage & Spa at (708) 255-5335.

  • WHERE: Brennan Massage and Spa, 3700 Grand Blvd., Brookfield
  • WHEN: Sunday, April 22nd, sessions held from 4-8pm
  • COST: $50 per person* for mini massages and mini facials. Complimentary wine and desserts will be served.
    *Over 50% will be donated back to Blythe Park!

Spa Day Fundraiser Flyer 2018

Questions? Contact Jill Crist at chicagolmt@gmail.com

Cardio Kids – Volunteer spots available.

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Volunteer spots for parent/guardian helpers are available Wednesdays and Thursdays for Cardio Kids.

Helpers can sign-up to hand out lap markers or patrol the course to ensure student safety.

If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:

Click to View Volunteer Opportunities on SignUp.com

Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org

Young Author Books on display at the Riverside Library starting TODAY!

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The Blythe Park 2018 Young Author Books will be on display starting today from April 16th – April 23rd at the Riverside Public Library in the children’s section.

*Note – There will not be a reception this year.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Bryan at bryanh@district96.org or Mrs. King at kingr@district96.org

Hot Lunch reservations due Wednesday.

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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, April 20th. The menu will include: a slice of cheese pizza, seasonal fruit, a treat and a drink. The cost per child is $5.00. (You can pay for the remainder of the year or single lunches.)

TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit). Reservation deadline is WEDNESDAY, April 18th.

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