Posted by admin on November 30, 2019 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article
Blythe Park’s annual Cardio Kids Cocoa Run will be held this Thursday, December 5th at 7:40 am.
The Cocoa Run will take place, rain or shine. (If raining, festive exercise stations will be set up in the gymnasium.) Cookies and hot chocolate will be served in the library after the run.
Parents are welcome to attend!
Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org
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The 4th-5th Grade Choir and 5th Grade Band/Orchestra will perform their Winter Concert this week.
WHEN – Thursday, December 5th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
WHERE – Hauser Jr. High
Questions? Contact: Choir – Ms.Rose at roses@district96.org OR Bill Howes at howesw@district96.org Band – Ms. Nemec at nemecl@district96.org Orchestra – Mrs. Fernandez at fernandezk@district96.org
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Thank you to parent Annette Petersen for transforming our gym into a relaxing yoga space and thank you to the parents who attended.
Please consider attending our last session in December. No yoga experience required! Come enjoy a yoga class and stay for a cup of tea and social time with other parents and teachers (adults only and tea and socializing not required). Location: Blythe Park Gymnasium Doors open at 6:45 pm. Use north doors to enter school. Yoga class from 7 pm-8 pm Social time and tea 8 pm-830pm Dates and instructors: – Tuesday, December 10th : Wei Huang Please join us for one class or all three. Bring your own mat and mug for tea. Questions? Contact Jill Crist 773-758-0210 or chicagolmt@gmail.com
Posted by admin on November 19, 2019 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article
The PTA is proud to sponsor a visit from Mr. Carole of Macaroni Soup this Friday, November 22nd. Ms. Carole is a nationally renowned early childhood music specialist, dubbed the “Pied Piper of children’s music.”
Posted by admin on November 12, 2019 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article
The Boon Supply, formerly known as “Mixed Bag designs” Fundraiser is beginning this week! Blythe Park families and friends can purchase tote bags, accessories, kitchenware and more. This year you can submit purchases on the paper order form, online and by text. The fundraiser will run until Friday, November 15th.
40% of orderswill go to Blythe Park School! The PTA uses these funds to sponsor such programs as: school wide coding and robotics classes, hydroponic units, schoolwide mindfulness lessons, author visits, community events (snowball dance, Halloween play, swim night) and much more! Thank you for your support.
Packets were sent home a couple of weeks ago with the oldest member of each family:
Posted by admin on November 10, 2019 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article
The Scholastic Book Fair brings a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books to Blythe Park for every reading level.
Up to 50% of all purchases benefit Blythe Park School!
Students will have the opportunity to browse the Book Fair during their school day this Thursday.
Scholastic Book Fair Schedule–
Wednesday, Nov. 20th:
3:00pm-4:00pm – Set Up
Thursday, Nov. 21st:
3:00pm-8:00pm – During Parent/Teacher conferences
Friday, Nov. 22nd:
7:00am-9:00am – Breakfast & Books: You’re invited to enjoy breakfast treats while shopping for books! Coffee, tea and a light breakfast will be provided by the PTA. *NOTE: Students must be accompanied by an adult.
3:00pm-4:00pm – After school
Monday, Nov. 25th:
11:00am-8:00pm – During Parent/Teacher conferences
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!
VOLUNTEER help is still needed –
To make this year’s Book Fair a success, we are looking for volunteers to help out on November 20th, 21st , 22nd and 25h for the following:
Set-up
Wish List Helpers – Help students (Early Learners thru 2nd Grade) fill out book wish lists on November 21st.
Book Fair Workers – Volunteers will assist Katie Ford or Michelle Backus with book sales.
Clean-up
If you can help, please click on the Sign-Up Genius button below:
Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
Posted by admin on November 6, 2019 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article
The Bulldog Yearbook is looking for 4th and 5th Grade: Reporters • Illustrators • Photographers
The first Bulldog Yearbook meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14thfrom 3:00-3:45 pm in the library for any 4th and 5th-grade students who would like to be reporters, illustrators, and/or photographers for the 2019-2020 Bulldog Yearbook.
At the meeting, interested students will learn about their roles and responsibilities of being a reporter, illustrator and/or photographer and assignments will be discussed. Additional meetings/workshops will be scheduled throughout the year (typically 3 or 4) once we determine student areas of interest.
Questions? If your child has another commitment but would still like to participate, please contact Kelley Migacz at kelleymigacz@hotmail.com
Posted by admin on November 3, 2019 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article
Did your school pictures not turn out? Lifetime Photography will be returning to Blythe Park for retakes on Monday, November 4th. Parents who would like their child’s picture retaken should send back the original set of pictures they received.
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Blythe Park will be celebrating Veterans Day with a special music program on Monday, November 11th at 10:00am in the auditorium. Family members are welcome to attend and as part of the program each year, we invite Veterans to be our special guests. If you know a Veteran, please invite them to attend. Also, remember to have your children dress patriotically in red, white and/or blue clothing.
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Blythe Park’s annual Cardio Kids Cocoa Run will be held this Thursday, December 5th at 7:40 am.
The 4th-5th Grade Choir and 5th Grade Band/Orchestra will perform their Winter Concert this week.
This month’s PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, November 12th at 7 pm in the library. Please join us to hear about upcoming events.
