 For the month of February, Blythe Park has been participating in “One School, One Book” program and reading In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Count up all your reading hours and participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program to receive one free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park this summer. Have not been participating in “One School, One Book” but still reading, count up those hours and participate too!
Every Blythe Park student who completes six hours of reading and submits a signed reading log by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29th will receive one free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park this summer.
STUDENTS: Read for fun for a total of 6 hours, track your time, have your parent/guardian sign the reading log form, and return it to your teacher or have your parent/guardian email it to the School Coordinator, Debby Galloway at dastrama@gmail.com by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29th.
PARENTS: Print the reading log form listed below and help track your child’s reading, sign the form, and send it back to school or email to the School Coordinator, Debby Galloway at dastrama@gmail.com .
Tickets are expected to be arrive around May 10th.
Any questions, contact Debby Galloway at312/519-4887
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2016 Six Flags Student Reading Log
 To get everyone thinking about Science, Blythe Park PTA will be holding five “Science and a Sandwich Sessions” during lunch. On each of the Wednesdays listed below, Mrs. Gaynor and Mrs. Ford will be conducting a different science experiment with the kids. The kids will efficiently eat their lunch as the science experiment is explained. After eating, the science experiment will be conducted. The goal of the “Science and a Sandwich Sessions” is to get everyone thinking about science and encourage them to participate in this year’s Science Fair being held in late April. Each of the lunch science experiment sessions has a capacity of 16 students. The program is open to 1st -5th graders and kindergarteners accompanied with a parent. Please sign-up by clicking on the button below.
Science and a Sandwich Dates:
- Wednesday, February 24th
- Wednesday, March 9th
- Wednesday, March 23rd
- Wednesday, April 6th
This week is Wellness Wednesday! Ms. Tywanna (AriAnkha) Patrick will be our guest and we will feature Kemetic Yoga.
Kemetic Yoga is an Ancient form of yoga based on the culture of Ancient Egypt, then known as Kemet. Kemetic yoga exercise gives you physical benefits like stronger muscles, better posture and improved flexibility. The practice of Kemetic yoga also increases energy.
Tywanna (AriAnkha) Patrick- Certified in 2008 as a Kemetic Yoga Instructor was trained & studied under Master Yirser RaHotep creator of the Yogaskills Method. TyWanna/Ari began teaching yoga/meditation in the fall of 2008 at Curves fitness center located at 5444 W. North ave. until it closed in 2011. Ari has participated in numerous wellness events for churches, schools, community organizations as well as private groups to increase awareness of the many benefits that come when practicing yoga/meditation. Ari currently teaches regular weekly classes at the Afrikan Village Chicago Cultural Center in the Austin community as well as West Humboldt Park Community Development Council bringing free quality fitness classes to that underserved area. Ari is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance.
 This year’s talent show will held this Thursday, February 25th at 7pm in the auditorium with the dress rehearsal on Wednesday, February 25th from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the auditorium. Make sure to come and check out Blythe Park’s talent! Any questions, contact Mary Smith 708-447-7436.
 Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!
The February Hot Lunch is Friday, February 26th. The menu will include: slice of cheese pizza, seasonal fruit, cookie and a drink. The cost per child is $5.00. Please register your child(ren) by clicking on the Cheddar-Up button below:
Similar to last month, you will be able to pay for the Hot Lunch Fundraiser on-line. If you would not like to use the on-line payment option, please send cash or check (payable to Blythe Park PTA) to the school office with your family name and “Hot Lunch” written on the envelope. You can pay for the remainder of the year or single lunches.
PLEASE NOTE – all children must be registered by clicking on the Cheddar Up button above no matter what your payment method is going to be (cash, check or credit). If you have paid for the entire year last month, no reservation is needed for the remainder of the year.
Reservation deadline is Wednesday, February 24th. This program is only for children that have the option of staying at school for lunch.
So, sign-up and pay for the Hot Lunch fundraiser now!
Questions, reply back to blytheparkpta@yahoo.com or contact Lisa Gaynor at 708-442-4509.
 Winter Kids Boot Camp is this Friday. See you Friday at 7:40am in the gym. Still time to join? Pick up a flyer with a permission slip in the office or click on the attachment below.
The program is for 2nd-5th graders and will run on the following dates: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 and 3/18.
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 After School GIRLS Yoga is in full swing! Grab your friends and learn some great ways to relax the mind and body. Class will run from 3:00-3:45pm at at a cost of $10.00
The March Sessions Dates are: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 and 3/24
If your daughter is interested in participating in the March session, please sign her up by clicking on the CheddarUp button. Sign-up deadline is always Wednesday of each week.
Any questions please contact Rory Dominick at rory.dominick@gmail.com
 Only one week left in the February Box Tops Contest!
For the month of February, Blythe Park PTA is holding a Box Top contest. The class that clips and submits the most Box Tops during the month of February will win a popcorn treat. The last Box Top submission deadline for the year is March 1st and we want it to be a big one! Submit all your Box Tops by Monday, February 29th
After week two….it is 3rd Grade still in the lead! Great job Blythe Park…our total is now up to 828. Let’s make the final week a good one!
Kindergarten – 95
1st Grade -243
2nd Grade – 123
3rd Grade -367
4th Grade – 0
5th Grade -0
Contact Laura Rubio at rubiolaura1@gmail.com or Sarah Issacson at sarah@theisaacsons.org with any questions.
 Blythe Park PTA’s will be having a pool party on Saturday, March 5th at the Oak Brook Aquatic Center. From 6:00-8:00pm, we will have the entire Oak Brook Aquatic center to splash around in with Blythe Park families and friends. Admission will be $5.00 per person for anyone in a swim suit. A snack will be provided and an adult must accompany all children attending.
Click on the CheddarUp button below to make an on-line payment. If you would like to send cash or checks, please send to the office in envelope with your family name and labeled with pool party.
Any questions, contact www.blytheparkpta@yahoo.com or Michelle Ruska.
 Illinois largest waterpark, Raging Waves Waterpark, located in Yorkville is offering a fitness program for kids.
Children are invited to Plunge into Fitness this spring as Raging Waves Waterpark joins the battle against childhood obesity. The fitness initiative runs now through April 11th, and each child completing the program requirements during this time period will receive a free Raging Waves full day admission pass.
The Plunge into fitness program requires a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise each day, which totals 25 hours for the seven week period. Any activity that increases heart rate qualifies including: walking, running, biking, playing team sports, skateboarding, swimming, jumping rope and hopscotch. The fitness log that needs to be completed is attached. Once complete, a parent will sign it and the child will turn it into the school office by April 11th.
Any questions, contact Vivian Robles.
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