Blythe Park PTA Happenings 05/08/2017
April fitness calendars must be turned in by tomorrow (Tuesday, May 9th).
The order for medals must be placed by tomorrow night. Please turn in your calendars by Tuesday so points can be tallied and the correct medals ordered.
Click on the following link for an extra calendar: April 2017 Bulldog Challenge Tracking Calendar
Please don’t hesitate to contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com or Julie Stack at stackjulie@yahoo.com with any questions.
 Blythe Park PTA’s 2017-2018 School Supply Kit sale will run May 8th – June 2nd. All orders will be available to purchase online from The Write Stuff and be delivered to school.
Online 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. Note: Item quantities can be changed if you already have an item in the kit.
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 2nd or have the kits shipped somewhere else, standard shipping charges will apply.
If you have any questions, please contact: The Write Stuff at 1-800-871-8546 OR contact@write-stuff.com
Phone orders are also accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Blythe Park is receiving discounted pricing during the above sale dates only. After June 2nd, regular pricing will apply.
2017-18 Blythe School Supply Kit Flyer
 Cardio Kids will be held this week on Wednesday and Friday at 7:45am for 2nd-5th Grade students. Please have your runners/walkers dressed appropriately for the activity and the weather.
Ms. Gorman, Ms. Rehor and Mr. Bartelt will walk/run with the students around the Blythe Park campus. (Four laps around the school equals one mile!) We hope to see many students and parents walking and running with us this spring!
 Kids TaeKwonDo will be held on Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for all students in K-5th Grade. *Class reservation deadline is Wednesday. You must register by clicking on the Cheddar Up button below to participate.
*PLEASE NOTE – All children must be registered online by clicking on the Cheddar Up button no matter your payment method (cash, check or credit). Payment can be made online or send cash/check to the school office with “Kids Tae Kwon Do” on the envelope and child’s name. (Please make checks payable to Blythe Park PTA.)
Any questions, contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
The Blythe Park PTA would like to thank our members for their generous time and donations throughout the year.
The last PTA meeting of this school year will be Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose room. Please join us for coffee and dessert to celebrate a successful school year! Also, the 2017-2018 Executive Board will be installed.
The May Meeting Agenda, Treasurer’s Report and April Meeting Minutes can be viewed by clicking on the following links –
Agenda – General Membership – May 2017
Teasurer’s Report May 2017
FOR REVIEW: Minutes – General Membership – April 2017
 Volunteers needed for the Gail Goletz ACES Walk on Friday, May 19th.
Please click on the following button to volunteer:
The Gail Goletz ACES Walk (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) is the end of the year celebration for the Bulldog Challenge Fitness Program.
Blythe Park students, 1st-5th grade, will walk one mile around the Blythe Park neighborhood during the lunch/recess period. Kindergarteners are encouraged to participate, but must be accompanied by an adult.
After the walk, the students will have lunch in the amphitheater and there will be an awards presentation for students who participated in the Bulldog Challenge this year.
The PTA would like to thank everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week an award-worthy event!
 Thanks to everyone who donated their time and money to help make the Blythe Park teachers and staff feel like the stars they are!
Click on the star to see photos of Teacher Appreciation Week decorations.
The PTA would also like to thank the following businesses who donated items for the teacher and staff raffle:
- Salon Elia Haircuts by Kasia, Adrianna, and Grace Hinz (5 Longcommon Rd)
- Chew Chew Restaurant (33 East Burlington, Riverside)
- Brennan Massage and Spa (3700 Grand Blvd, Brookfield)
- Shamrock Garden Florist (18 East Burlington, Riverside)
- Aunt Diana’s Old Fashioned Fudge (29 East Burlington, Riverside)
- Jimmy Johns (7028 W Cermak Rd, Berwyn)
- Starbucks (8499 W. Ogden Ave, Lyons)
 The class with the highest number of valid Box Tops submitted through May 24, 2017 will win a POPSICLE PARTY for their class!
- Box Tops can be turned in to the office at any time either on the monthly Box Tops sheets or in a baggie/envelope with the students name and grade: Box Tops – Collection Sheet
- Be sure the Box Tops submitted are not expired (expired Box Tops do not count towards the contest).
- Every valid Box Top submitted is worth $0.10 for the school!!
Following are the current totals:
- ECE – $1.60
- Kindergarten – $3.20
- 1st Grade – $4.70
- 2nd Grade – $4.70
- 3rd Grade – $1.00
- 4th Grade – none
- 5th Grade – $0.50
- Unknown – $0.20
Any questions, please contact:
Sarah Isaacson at sarah@theisaacsons.org OR Vivian Robles at vivro1970@gmail.com
 The Blythe Park Rainbow Run will be a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about having fun with your friends and family!
The Rainbow Run will take place on Friday, September 22nd. Participants will run/walk past color stations where they will be sprayed with color (food coloring and water) to decorate their Rainbow Run T-shirts (included in the registration fee).
More details and registration coming soon!
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