Blythe Park PTA Happenings 04/27/2015

Help start a new tradition at Blythe Park by raising money to fund a field trip for the fifth graders to go to Navy Pier!

5^th graders will be available April 28-May 1st during lunch recess to paint a BLYTHE PARK BULLDOG PAW PRINT on students’ cheeks or arms.

· EACH PAW PRINT COSTS $1.00. (cash only)

· STUDENTS MAY GET ONE PAW PRINT PER DAY.

· Painting will be in Mrs. King’s room.

· Students need to have cash with them when they arrive at school in the morning. Students will not be allowed to call home to get cash.

Sponsored by BLYTHE PARK STUDENT COUNCIL.  If you have any questions, contact Mrs. King @ kingr@district96.org

    

Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the Blythe Park’s Science Fair to be held at 6:00pm this Thursday, April 30th prior to Spring Open House at 6:30pm.  If you are still interested in participating, please sign-up going to the right bar at www.blytheparkpta.org and clicking on the science night button.

Need to Know Details:

Students will conduct their own science experiment at home to either display or demonstrate at the Science Fair. Each student’s display will be set-up on a card table. There will be no judging. Each student will receive a participation award. Students may work individually or in a group of no more than two students. Each participating student will be required to follow the five steps of the Scientific Method and complete and bring the Scientific Method worksheet with their experiment. Participation is optional.

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The Incentive to Participate Is Back!

If 30 or more students participate in the Science Night, Mrs. Gaynor and Mrs. Ford will run an additional “Science and a Sandwich” program.   All participating students, will be invited to conduct a cool science experiment during lunch.

Display Board Available

Half-size display boards will be available at the school. PTA has ordered boards and will be offering them to science night participants for the low cost of $2.00.  If you are interested in a half-size board, please check that box on your RSVP.

Great Resources

Looking for ideas for your science experiment?  Check out these resources.

Websites:

• National Science Digital Library - http://nsdl.org
• Science Buddies - http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
• Virtual Science Fair - http://www.virtualsciencefair.com/

    

Parents and children are welcome to attend Blythe Park’s Spring Open House on Thursday, April 30th. The school will be open from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Stop by your child’s classroom anytime between 6:30-7:15 p.m. Don’t miss the 5th Grade Tug of War taking place at 7:15 p.m. outside in the amphitheater, weather permitting.

    

Blythe Park’s Spring Run & Walk club for students in grades 2nd - 5th will meet Thursday, April 30th and Friday, May 1st this week.  Please have your runners/walkers dressed appropriately for the activity and the weather and be ready to go at 7:50am.   The students will join Ms. Gorman and Mr. Bartelt in a run around the Blythe Park Campus.  Four laps around the school equals one mile.  Students will be tracked with the goal of completing an incremental marathon.  Parents are welcome to join as well.

    

Blythe Park PTA’s school supply kit sale will run May 1st - June 1st.  All orders will be available to purchase online from The Write Stuff  and be delivered right to school.  How Convenient!

Easy Ordering Instructions

1) Go to www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/blythe
2) Select grade level.
3) If applicable, select kit within grade level.
4) Enter student name and gender.
5) Follow prompts to check out.
6) Save and print email confirmation for your records.

There is no cost to have your kits shipped to school during the sale dates.  If you order after June 1st or have the kits shipped somewhere else, standard shipping charges will apply.   If you have any questions, please contact: The Write Stuff   1-800-871-8546 contact@write-stuff.com (phone orders accepted)

PLEASE NOTE:   BLYTHE PARK IS RECEIVING DISCOUNTED PRICING DURING THE ABOVE SALE DATES ONLY.  AFTER JUNE 1st, REGULAR PRICING WILL APPLY.

    

The Teachers & Staff Appreciation Lunch is Friday, May 8th at 11:30am.  Please return in your RSVP by Thursday, May 1st.  We hope that you will BEE there!

    

It’s just about time to start planting!  The Blythe Park PTA Plant sale starts end this Friday, May 1st.  Please make sure to place your order today.  Plants will be delivered on Wednesday, May 6th in time for Mother’s Day.

The order form and flyer are attached.  Please call or email Michelle Backus with any questions.  708-442-3210 or michelle.backus@live.com

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This year’s 4th/5th Grade Spring Music Show will be held Monday, May 11th at 6:30pm in auditorium.  The 4th/5th graders will perform “Pirates -the Musical”.

    

Show your patriotism and creativity and enter Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity’s annual Independence Day Parade Theme Contest! The theme contest winner will receive a $25 Aunt Diana’s gift certificate, a family pass to the Illinios Railway Museum, AND will ride in the 4th of July parade! This contest is open to all children Kindergarten - 5th grades.  All participants will receive an Aunt Diana’s coupon!  Contest deadline is May 26th.

To enter and see contest details go to:  http://www.riversidejuniors.org/activities.html

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To keep our PTA in good standing, bylaws must be updated and submitted every two years.  The bylaws have been updated and are attached for general membership review.  The General Membership has 30 days to review the bylaws. The updated bylaws will need to be voted on. The vote will take place during our next general membership on May 15th.

A copy of the bylaws is attached. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Stack.

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