District 96 is now using the Raptor Volunteer system to perform background checks on volunteers. Before volunteering at a District 96 school campus or field trips, individuals must be cleared through the Raptor system and are required to provide a picture ID to receive their volunteer badge upon check-in. To become a volunteer, an individual must…

Registration is open for Session 1 of Kids Yoga (sponsored by the PTA). Classes start  Wednesday Oct 30th! Kids Yoga Stephanie Roldan from Blissful Owl bring KIDS Yoga back to Blythe Park. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for boys and girls in Kindergarten – 5th Grade. Session…

On Friday, October 25th, all Blythe Park students will take part in a fall planting project. Early Learners – 5th Grade students will plant spring flower bulbs around the perimeter of Blythe Park school. VOLUNTEER – Parent/caregiver helpers are needed to assist classrooms with the planting. To volunteer, please click on the sign-up button: Questions? Contact…

The Blythe Park PTA  Bake Sale is canceled as there is no election in Cook county this Novemeber. We will be holding a bake sale next March on election day. Questions? Contact Karen MaGee at karen@mageehome.com

The 5th graders are going to test their “Egg Drop” vehicles this Thursday October 10th at 2PM. Thank you to the Riverside Fire Department for lending us one of their fire trucks. Join us if you can!

Mrs. Prodanich is looking for 2 or more dedicated shelvers who would be able to come in at the same time each week to shelve library books. If you have questions or are interested – Please contact Mrs. Prodanich at prodanichp@district96.org If you’d like to volunteer, please click on the link below

Reminder: Friday, October 11th  is a non-attendance day for students due to a teacher institute day.   

Blythe Park parent and yoga instructor, Stephane Roldan, will be joining Mr. Bartelt during PE class leading the students in yoga and mindfulness activities this Tuesday October 1st.

Cardio Kids will begin the fall session this Tuesday (October 1st). Students in Grades K-5 are encouraged to join Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Bartelt and Ms. Dirienzo on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a morning walk, jog, or run. Please note that, when participating in Cardio Kids, all students and parents must enter and exit through the main front doors.  The doors by…

It’s time for the annual Blythe Park Spirit Wear Sale! This year the PTA is offering new designs and items to purchase for yourself and your student! T-Shirts Hoodies Sweatpants and Leggings Umbrella Yard Sign Spirit wear makes great gifts so please share ordering information with your family and friends who may be looking for…