Blythe Park PTA Happenings 10/02/2017

Cardio Kids will begin it’s fall session this Wednesday, October 4th.

Students in Grades K-5 are encouraged to join Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Bartelt and Mrs. Rehor on Wednesdays and Thursdays for a morning walk, jog, or run.

*NOTE: All parents/guardians are welcome to participate but parents/guardians of students in kindergarten and first grade MUST be present to walk or run with their child.

The mission of this club is to meet students at their fitness level and show them how to develop stamina, strength and speed. Other goals of the club include building friendships and a strong school community.

Students will meet every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 7:45am – 8:05am where they will walk or run the Blythe Park Walking Path (warm-up begins in the gymnasium).

Click the following link for the flyer and permission slip – Cardio Kids Fall Flyer/Permission Slip

Parent Helpers – Ms. Gorman is also looking for parent/guardian helpers this year. If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:

    

Volunteer spots are available on Wednesdays to help Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students during their library time. 

Volunteers for Kindergarten will have the opportunity to read to the students. Volunteers for 1st and 2nd grade will help students find books for checkout and then have the opportunity to read to the students.

*NOTE: This year 3rd grade students will be combining their research and checkout into one time slot so weekly readers/helpers will not be needed during their library time.

Following is the library schedule for K, 1st, and 2nd grade:

Wednesdays
Kindergarten: 8:40 – 9:00am
1st Grade: 1:50 – 2:20pm
2nd Grade: 2:20 – 2:50pm

Readers/Helpers – To volunteer, please click on the sign-up button. **Until everyone has the opportunity to view the list, please signup for only two spots maximum:

Questions? Contact Maria D’Amico at vmariadg@gmail.com or Patty Prodanich at prodanichp@district96.org

    

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

    

Enjoy an Adult Night Out at Riverside Golf Club to see Stand-Up Comedian Pat McGann!

Chicago native Pat McGann is a stand-up comedian, a television host, and a regular on stage at Zanies! In 2015, he made his second appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Pat created and hosted the Emmy nominated television show “The Chicago Stand Up Project” and has promised Riverside a night of laughs on October 20th!

• Date: Friday, October 20th
• Doors will open at 7pm.
• Show will begin a 8pm with a comedian opener before Pat comes on stage.
• Cash bar throughout the evening.
• Food tent (cash only): appetizers and finger food
• Location: Riverside Golf Club, 2520 Desplaines Ave, North Riverside
• Cost: $20 per ticket *Everyone is welcome! You do not have to have a student at Blythe Park to purchase tickets.

Click on the CheddarUp button below to purchase your tickets now! (There will be a limited number of tickets available.) –

Questions? Contact Katie Lorch at katielorch@gmail.com

    

If you have PHOTOS from the Rainbow Run you’d like to share with the Blythe Park yearbook staff, please contact or send them to Amy Wysocki at awysocki1@hotmail.com or text to 708-253-3772.

    

Riverside District 96 Special Education & Student Services presents:

“Resiliency and Helping our Children Thrive”
Student resiliency and parenting strategies to help anxious children thrive at home and at school.
PRESENTER – Heather Bilberry, Therapist

DATE – Wednesday, October 11th
TIME – 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE – Hauser Auditorium

FLYER – Parent Presentation Flyer