Blythe Park PTA Happenings 10/23/2017

Registration is open for SESSION 2 Yoga and TaeKwonDo classes. (Register by Tuesday, October 31st.)

*NO single class passes will be available this year. You must register for the entire session.

TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit):

Questions? Contact Katie Lorch at katielorch@gmail.com

Kids Yoga
Stephanie Roldan from Blissful Owl will hold classes every Wednesday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for boys and girls in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.

*NOTE: NO single class passes will be available this year. You must sign up for the entire session. (Also, no prorating, no make-up days unless the instructor needs to reschedule, no refunds.)

**Session 1 Yoga classes end this Wednesday, October 25th.

Session 2
Wednesdays, 3:00-3:45pm
November 1st – December 13th (6 weeks, no class 11/22)
$60

Kids TaeKwonDo
Vinson Villena, owner of Flying V Athletic Center, will hold TaeKwonDo classes every Thursday from 3:00-3:45pm in the Blythe Park Gym for all students in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.

Uniform (Dobuk) is optional. Purchase information will be handed out during class.

*NOTE: NO single class passes will be available this year. You must sign up for the entire session. (Also, no prorating, no make-up days unless the instructor needs to reschedule, no refunds.)

**Session 1 TaeKwonDo classes end this Thursday, October 26th.

Session 2
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45pm
November 2nd – December 14th (6 weeks, no class 11/23)

    

There will be a short orientation meeting this Wednesday for everyone interested in volunteering to shelve books in the library.

Library Orientation – For volunteers interested in shelving.
DATE – Wednesday, October 25th
TIME – 8:05 – 8:30 am
WHERE – Blythe Park Library

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Prodanich at prodanichp@district96.org

    

Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!

Hot Lunch is this Friday, October 27th. The menu will include: a slice of cheese pizza, seasonal fruit, a treat and a drink. The cost per child is $5.00. (You can pay for the remainder of the year or single lunches.)

TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit). Reservation deadline is WEDNESDAY.

If paying by cash or check (payable to Blythe Park PTA) please place payment in an envelope marked with your family name and “Hot Lunch” and bring to the school office.

*NOTE – This program is only for children that have the option of staying at school for lunch.

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

    

Volunteer spots for parent/guardian helpers are still available this Wednesday and Thursday for Cardio Kids.

Helpers can sign-up to hand out lap markers or patrol the course to ensure student safety.

If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:

    

This Friday, October 27th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day! 
Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!

    

Volunteer spots are still available 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.

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:

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

    

Overview of Halloween at Blythe Park:

• Morning – School routines in the morning will remain the same. With the exception of our AM Early Learners and Kindergartners, students will NOT wear costumes during the morning hours. They are allowed to go home during the lunch hour to change. If students are not going home for lunch, parents may send the costume with their child in the morning so that he or she may change into it in the afternoon.
• Costume Guidelines – Weapons associated with your child’s costume are not allowed at Blythe Park. Please reserve these accessories for your child’s fun-filled night of trick-or-treating. Students may wear masks during the parade, but will be asked to remove them during the Halloween play.
• AM Early Learners and Kindergarten – AM Early Learners and Kindergarteners are encouraged to come back in the afternoon for Halloween festivities. **They must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver during this time.
• Extended Lunch/Recess 11:25 am-1:00 pm – Students will have an extended lunch/recess period on Halloween. Students staying at school will change into costume from 12:40-1:00 pm. Students who go home for lunch will return to school at 1:00 pm. **Please note that the extended lunch schedule does not apply to Early Learners. Both AM and PM Early Learners will run it’s normal schedule.
• Halloween Parade 1:05-1:30 pm – Parents are welcome to gather (weather permitting) in the amphitheater for the Halloween parade. *AM Early Leaners and Kindergarteners are welcome with parent or caregiver. 
• Halloween Play 1:30-2:15 pm – A Halloween play, put on by our amazing Blythe Park parents, will follow the parade.  Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for organizing this event! *AM Early Leaners and Kindergarteners are welcome with parent or caregiver. 
• Classroom Parties 2:15-2:55 pm– Classroom parties will follow the play. A healthy snack and fun activity will be provided to students during this time.

*NOTE: Due to the large number of students who will be going home for lunch on Halloween, parents/guardians need not sign their child out in the office. There will be a formal dismissal and staff will be outside to ensure students go home with the appropriate caregiver.  

Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org

    

Blythe Park will be celebrating Veterans Day with a special music program on Friday, November 10th at 10:00am in the auditorium.

As part of the program each year, we invite Veterans to be our special guests. If you know a Veteran, please invite them to attend. Click on the following flyer for more information: Blythe Park Veterans Day Invitation 2017

*Also, remember to have your children dress patriotically in red, white and/or blue clothing.

Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org