 There will be another ornament making workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, December 12th) at 6:30pm! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out last week!
Every year the PTA makes a handmade ornament for each Blythe Park student and staff member. If you’d like to volunteer to help assemble this year’s ornaments, our second Ornament Workshop takes place tomorrow in the Blythe Park Library at 6:30pm.
Supplies, instructions and a light snack will be provided by the PTA. Bring your holiday cheer!
Questions? Contact Amy Wysocki at awysocki1@hotmail.com
 
REMINDER – Yoga and TaeKwonDo Session 2 classes end this week!
The schedule for Sessions 3-4 will be posted after the break.
*Note: Julie Laube will email TKD students information on their belt testing date. Questions, contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
 Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!
Hot Lunch is this Friday, December 15th. 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 this WEDNESDAY, December 13th.
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
This Friday, December 15th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day!
Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!
It’s not too late to place an order with Artsonia as part of Blythe Park’s ongoing Art Fundraiser. The Blythe Park Art Program will receive 20% of your purchase towards art materials and supplies.
Artsonia takes artwork created in your student’s art class and reproduces it onto products such as magnets, tiles, note cards, mugs, and many other items. This is a great way for you to share your child’s artwork with family and friends AND benefit Blythe Park’s Art Program!
To view your student’s artwork and order, click on the following link: Artsonia – Parent Login
*Note: Orders must be placed directly through Artsonia. The PTA IS NOT collecting orders for this program.
Parent Code – If you need your Parent Code to login to your student’s artwork, contact Mrs. Elizabeth King at kinge@district96.org
Order questions? Contact Artsonia at 1-(800)-869-9974
Blythe Park’s Holiday Music Performance for students in Kindergarten-5th Grade
WHEN: Monday, December 18th at 6:30pm. *Students report to their classrooms by 6:15pm
WHERE: Blythe Park Auditorium
*Make sure your students wear their holiday best.
 Blythe students have earned another All School Celebration!
On Wednesday, December 20th, students can dress in clothes from their favorite decade (for example: poodle skirts from the 50’s, punk rock gear from the 80’s, etc.).
Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org
 The Early Learner Holiday Celebration will take place on Wednesday, December 20th.
Morning classes: 10:00 -11:00 am
Afternoon classes: 1:45 – 2:45 pm
Early Learners and their parents are invited to take part in holiday gingerbread-themed stations. Parents will also be entertained by students with a festive song.
Questions? Contact Ms. Gorman at gormanc@district96.org
 Log your recreational 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.
Every Blythe Park student who completes six hours of recreational reading and submits a signed reading log by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9th will receive one free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park this summer.
K-5th Grade STUDENTS: Read for fun for a total of 6 hours, log your time and have your parent/guardian sign the reading log.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Print the reading log listed below and help track your child’s reading. Then sign the form and send it back to school or email to the School Coordinator, Michelle Ruska at mbulir@aol.com
Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Parent Letter 2017-18
Read to Succeed” Reading Log 2017-18
Tickets are expected to arrive in May.
Questions? Contact Michelle Ruska at mbulir@aol.com
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey is designed to allow parents to share their thoughts on the effectiveness of Blythe Park school in the following areas:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
Your participation in the parent portion of the survey will help District 96 understand the conditions at Blythe Park and guide improvement. *Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your insight –
To take the survey, click on the following and select the appropriate survey to begin: 5Essentials Survey
This survey is also available by visiting the District 96 website at: www.district96.org
For more information about the Illinois 5Essentials Survey, or to view previous years’ Reports, please visit https://illinois.5-essentials.org.
Questions or concerns, please contact 5Essentials Client Services at 1-866-440-1874 or 5essentials@uchicago.edu.
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