 We need your help! The Blythe Park PTA is in need of a Vice President (OR co-Vice Presidents) of Fundraising for the 2018-2019 school year. As a board member, you can make an even greater difference at Blythe Park School!
Following are the VP of Fundraising responsibilities. If you’re interested in this position, please contact one of the Nominating Committee members listed below.
Third Vice President – Fundraising
Responsibilities include:
- Work with the Board to review current Fundraising Events and Programs (i.e. profitability, number of people required, etc.).
*This year’s events and programs included: Adult Social/Comedy Night, Bake Sale, Box Tops, Dinner Out, Direct Donation, Hot Lunch, Rainbow Run, Scholastic Book Fair, Spa Day, Spirit Wear, TaeKwonDo and Yoga Classes.
- Research new ideas and make suggestions to the Board for new Fundraising Events and Programs.
*For example, this year’s new events were Comedy Night, Rainbow Run and Spa Day.
- Work with the Treasurer to prepare budget recommendations for the upcoming year’s Fundraising Events.
- Work with the Board to prepare calendar dates for the upcoming year’s Fundraising Events.
- Assist the Board in finding chairpersons for Fundraising Events and Programs.
- Act as point person for chairpersons organizing Fundraising Events and Programs.
- Attend General Membership and Executive Board Meetings. Keep the Board informed of Fundraising activities.
If you would like more information or are interested in this position, please contact any of the following members of this year’s nominating committee as soon as possible:
- Karen Magee at karen@mageehome.com
- Gretchen Lupfer at glupfer@comcast.net
- Angela Staron at astar71@hotmail.com
- Kelley Migacz at kelleymigacz@hotmail.com
- Jill Crist at chicagolmt@gmail.com
- Maria D’Amico at vmariadg@gmail.com
 There is a PTA meeting tomorrow – Tuesday, April 10th at 8:30am.
Please join us to hear about upcoming events and to vote on the following 2018-2019 PTA Executive Board slate.
2018-2019 PTA Executive Board Slate:
* Elected officers will be installed at the May 15th meeting.
President – Katie Ford
1st Vice President – Angela Staron
2nd Vice President – Maria D’Amico
3rd Vice President – *position is available
Secretary – Kelley Migacz
Treasurer – Deb Galloway
Parliamentarian – Jennifer Sloger
Communications Officer – Amy Wysocki
The meeting minutes, agenda and treasurer’s report can be reviewed by clicking on the following links:
Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
It’s not too late to register for Yoga and TaeKwonDo classes!
TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit). *NO single class passes will be available this year. You must register for the entire session.
Kids Yoga –
Stephanie Roldan from Blissful Owl will hold classes in the Blythe Park Gym for boys and girls in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
Session 4
Wednesdays, 3:00-3:45pm
April 4th – May 23rd (8 weeks)
$80
Questions? Contact Katie Lorch at katielorch@gmail.com
 Kids TaeKwonDo –
Vinson Villena, owner of Flying V Athletic Center, will hold TaeKwonDo classes in the Blythe Park Gym for all students in Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
Uniform (Dobuk) is optional. Purchase information will be handed out during class.
Session 4
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45pm
April 5th – May 24th (8 weeks)
$80
Questions? Contact Julie Laube at (708)447-8722 or jlaube@laubecompanies.com
Cardio Kids will begin it’s spring session this Wednesday, April 11th.
Students in Grades K-5 are encouraged to join Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Bartelt and Mrs. Rehor 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).
*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.
* All runners/walkers must fill out a permission slip to participate – Cardio Kids Spring Permission Slip 2018
Parent Helpers – Ms. Gorman is also looking for parent/guardian helpers this year. If interested, please click on the following sign-up button:
 You’re invited to join with family, friends, and neighbors to pack 50,000 meals of hope for hungry children and their families for Feed Our Community Day on Saturday, April 14th.
Blythe Park PTA has reserved a table at each available time slot for Blythe Park families and friends to help pack meals for local families in need. The PTA will make a donation to Feed6 for all participants.
Bring the whole family to pack meals for the hungry. Anyone of any age can participate! Click on the following button to volunteer:
Feed Our Community Day:
April 14, 2018
Volunteer Shift Times:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Hauser Jr. High School Cafeteria
65 Woodside Dr., Riverside
Cost:
The PTA will make a donation to FEED 6 for all participants.
Attire:
Relaxed, comfortable clothes and footwear. Don’t forget to wear your Blythe Park spirit wear!
Information:
Riverside and North Riverside neighbors are partnering with Hauser Jr. High School and Outreach, an international 501(c)(3) non-profit, for this amazing event. Since 2004, Outreach has packaged and distributed over 300 million meals to hungry children and their families. Through its innovative mobile food packaging program, Outreach and it’s Chicago affiliate Feed6, bring together hundreds of volunteers to package meals for the hungry.
*Meals will be distributed locally to the hungry and food insecure in our community.
 The Blythe Park 2018 Young Author Books will be on display starting next week from April 16th – April 23rd at the Riverside Public Library in the children’s section.
*Note – There will not be a reception this year.
 Support Blythe Park School while treating yourself to the Spa Day Fundraiser!
Enjoy mini massages or mini facials at the Blythe Park PTA Spa Day Fundraiser while sipping wine and sampling desserts. If the weather is warm, you can enjoy your glass of wine on the spa front porch!
Book your appointment now by calling Brennan Massage & Spa at (708) 255-5335. Space is limited!
WHERE: Brennan Massage and Spa, Brookfield
WHEN: Sunday, April 22nd, sessions held from 4-8pm
COST: $50 per person* for mini massages and mini facials. Complimentary wine and desserts will be served.
*Over 50% will be donated back to Blythe Park!
Spa Day Fundraiser Flyer 2018
Questions? Contact Jill Crist at chicagolmt@gmail.com
 Treat your kid(s) to a hot lunch and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!
Hot Lunch is next Friday, April 20th. 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, April 18th.
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
 Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the PTA Science Fair on Thursday, April 26th at 5:30pm (prior to Spring Open House).
REGISTER your student for the Science Fair by clicking on the following button –
Need to Know Details –
- Students will conduct their own science experiments and create their display board at home.
- Students may work individually or in a group of no more than two students.
- Each student’s display will be setup on a card table in the gym.
- There will be no judging.
- Participation is optional.
- Each student will receive a participation award.
Display Boards Available –
Half-size display boards will be available for purchase in the office from the PTA for $2.
Need help getting started with your Science Fair project?
Check out the following resources:
Flyer – “What Type of Science Project Should You Do?”
Website Resources –
- If you need help finding a topic/project that would be of interest to your student, click on the following link: “Topic Selection Wizard”. After answering a series of questions about everyday interests and activities, project ideas will be suggested.
- Education.com – Science fair project ideas
- ScienceBuddies.org/guide – Science fair project guidance
Library Resources –
Riverside Public Library has a great collection of science experiment books by the following authors!
- Janice VanCleave, author
- Bill Nye, author
Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
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