September 9, 2026. Blythe Park PTA Happenings
‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

View this mailing online

September 9, 2026

Blythe Park PTA Happenings

Rainbow Run Fundraiser

Friday, September 25, 5pm-7pm
​​​​​​​Blythe Park Amphitheater

Don't miss our family fun color run! Participants of all ages purchase a custom t-shirt and walk or run the route while being sprayed with color powder.

Enjoy DJ entertainment plus popsicles and food for purchase. This is open to the entire community, so invite your friends and neighbors to register, too!​​​​​​​ REGISTER BY FRIDAY!

RAINBOW RUN VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer support is crucial to this event. Surely you can spare 45 minutes or one hour .. for the kids? Please review the slots and sign up where you can help. 👀

Join the PTA!

THANK YOU to the 40+ families who have joined or renewed their annual Blythe Park PTA membership! If you haven't yet, join the PTA or renew today! (You must be logged in or create a new account in Membership Toolkit to join the PTA.)

Your membership helps us sponsor events and activities for students, faculty, and the community throughout the year.

Members get:

  • Online access to the student directory (through the Membership Toolkit app)
  • Weekly eNewsletter with PTA updates

Join soon!

  • Spin the prize wheel (next chance: parent night)

    • ​​​​​​​Blythe Park sticker, car magnet, or second chance raffle entry (for free yearbook, spirit wear shirt, Rainbow Run ticket or cut the ribbon at the new playground unveiling)

    • Second chance raffle winners must be paid PTA members ($50 or $100) by 9/11

  • $100 memberships are automatically entered into a raffle for reserved concert seating (winter, spring, or Veterans Day)

Members are encouraged to attend PTA meetings, but it is not required. We value your input whether you can attend or not. Reach out to board@blytheparkpta.org with any questions. Our first PTA meeting is Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in Blythe Park's Library (lower level).

Room Parents & Volunteers

Our events are only successful if we have enough volunteer support. Sign up details for exact volunteer needs will be sent prior to each event.

Room parents assist classroom teachers as needed, share PTA communications, and volunteer at PTA events. If you are interested, review the guidelines and fill out this form by September 11. Two room parents/class will be randomly selected and contacted by September 15. ​​​​​​​

Thank you to everyone who purchased donuts! We appreciate your support.

Apple cider donut orders: you should have received an email from Do Rite Donuts about your delayed apple cider donuts.

Community News

D96 Families of Diverse Learners

This new group is bringing local families with children receiving special ed services together to build an even more inclusive community. Learn more about the group and their upcoming events.

Ride Riverside

Join the back-to-school bike ride starting at Guthrie Park and making a loop around the village, rolling past all of the elementary schools. End at the treehouse for pizza and Sloan Coffee.

​​​​​​​Friday, September 11 at 6:00pm


Save the Date!

​​​​​​​Sept. 10 Parent Night
Sept. 11 Deadline for Room Parent Selection
Sept. 15 PTA Meeting
Sept. 25 Rainbow Run Fundraiser

Follow us on social media! Click the links below to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date happenings.



Blythe Park PTA

735 Leesley Road, Riverside, IL