Blythe Park PTA Happenings 05/14/2018

This month’s PTA meeting is Tuesday, May 15th at 7pm.

Please join us to hear about:

• Upcoming events
• A presentation by the local Girl Scout Troop to discuss a “Silver Award” Black Top Project at Blythe Park.
• The newly elected 2018-19 PTA Executive Board will also be installed.

2018-2019 PTA Executive Board:
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:

• Agenda – General Membership – May 2018
• For Review: Minutes – General Membership – April 2018

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

The PTA is looking for Audit Committee volunteers.

The Audit Committee will review bank statements and the Treasurer’s records and complete a one page audit form. This committee requires three volunteers (a background in business or finance is helpful but not necessary).

*NOTE: Committee responsibility is less than 2 hours, one day at the end of June or early July.

If interested, please contact Maria D’Amico at vmariadg@gmail.com

    

Cardio Kids will conclude it’s regular practice schedule this Wednesday. Students will meet Thursday, during school, for the Cardio Kids Final Run.

Cardio Kids schedule this week:

• Last regular practice – Wednesday, 7:45am
• Cardio Kids Final Run – Thursday, 8:30am *Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Volunteers are still needed for the Final Run. Please click the following button if you’d like to help out:

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

    

This year, in an attempt to minimize the amount of time parents need to take away from their work day to attend student events, Blythe Park will be combining its annual ACES Walk (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) with the Cardio Kids Final Run. This event will take place on Thursday, May 17 starting at 8:30am. *Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

VOLUNTEERS needed!! – Click on the Sign Up button to volunteer:

NEW ROUTE –
Our route will be changing this year to minimize street crossings. Both runners and walkers will be using the same route. CLICK HERE to view map.

*If you live along our new route, please feel free to chalk your sidewalks with words of encouragement for our students.

GARDEN UNVEILING –
Immediately following the Race/Walk, the PTA will unveil the newest addition to Blythe Park’s Art Garden.

SCHEDULE, Thursday, May 17 –

• 8:35 am – Cardio Kids Runners will line up and start.
• 8:40 am – ACES Walk: All other students and staff will line up with their class and begin the walk.
• After the Run/Walk – As everyone returns they will be provided with water bottles and asked to relax in the amphitheater or stand along the path and cheer for those behind them. When everyone has finished and had a chance to have some water, all those present will walk around the building to the south doors for the garden unveiling.
• 10:00 am – All activities should be concluded at this time.

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

    

This Thursday, May 17th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day! 
Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!

    

The PTA would like to thank everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week a great event!

Thanks to everyone who donated their time and money to help make the Blythe Park teachers and staff feel special!

Special thanks to: Lunges ‘n Lattes, the Sugar Sisters and the Teacher Appreciation Committee! The committee did an amazing job planning this event! THANK YOU Karen Magee, Jessica O’Brien, Jill Crist, Jen Pisano, and Julie Avina!

Click on the candy to see the latest Teacher Appreciation Week photos –

    

Treat your kid(s) to the last Hot Lunch of the year and treat yourself to a day off from packing lunches!

• Third Grade – Hot Lunch is next THURSDAY, May 24th (due to a field trip conflict)
• All Other Grades – Hot Lunch is next FRIDAY, May 25th.

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 next WEDNESDAY, May 23.

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

    

Blythe Park PTA’s 2018-2019 School Supply Kit sale will run until June 1st. All class supply lists (Kindergarten thru 5th Grade) are available for purchase online from The Write Stuff. Supplies will be delivered to school in August.

Online Ordering Instructions

1) Go to www.write-stuff.com/storefront/school/blythe
2) Select grade level.
3) Select “boy” or “girl” kit within grade level.
4) Enter student name. *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 1st or have the kits shipped to another location, standard shipping charges will apply.

Questions? 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 1st, regular pricing and shipping costs will apply.

    

If you have expenses to be reimbursed by the Blythe Park PTA, please remit all receipts to the PTA Treasurer, Deb (Galloway) Strama, by Friday, June 1st. Please use the following form:

PTA Reimbursement Request Form

Receipts can be dropped off in the school office or contact Deb (Galloway) Strama at dastrama@gmail.com to make arrangements.

    

Join the 2018-2019 Blythe Park PTA TODAY!
We hope you will join the PTA for the first time or renew your membership. Joining will not only benefit your children and all Blythe Park students, it will help your family connect to teachers, other parents, and all the great events happening at our school and in our district.

Every year, many parents are generous with their time, resources and talents. The PTA can’t thank you enough for your participation. We hope you will join once again, attend meetings and volunteer as often as you can. While our small school atmosphere is wonderful for our kids, it also means that we do need help, ideas, and support from all our families.

*Note: PTA Membership also includes one printed PTA School Directory per paid membership.

Direct Donation
As you become a PTA member, we hope you will consider giving additional financial support to our efforts and activities. Please consider giving to the Direct Donation Campaign which supports all of the activities that help make our students’ experience at Blythe Park School so incredible. We aim for 100% participation from families at any level you are comfortable with. We have a suggested donation amount of $100 per family if you are able to give at that amount. The PTA appreciates your time, generosity and all you do to enhance our students’ Blythe Park School experience. We look forward to working with you next year.

JOIN the 2018-2019 PTA today by clicking on the membership button:

Questions? Please contact Angela Staron at Blytheparkpta1stVP@gmail.com

The PTA is looking for Chair, Co-Chair, and Committee volunteers for the 2018-19 school year!

*NOTE: Sign-ups for general volunteers will be posted closer to event dates. Room Parent sign-up will also be sent separately.

Click on the volunteer button to see the list of events and fundraisers available. Dates and descriptions are included in the sign-up form, so take a look and check your calendars!

Questions? If you have any questions or are volunteering to chair for the first time and would like more information, please contact Angela Staron at Blytheparkpta1stVP@gmail.com or Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com