Blythe Park PTA Happenings 10/22/2018

This month’s PTA meeting will be this Tuesday (October 23rd) at 7:00pm in the multi-purpose room.

Please join us to hear about upcoming events and fundraisers.

• BUDGET – Treasurers Report – October 2018
• AGENDA – General Membership – October 2018
• MINUTES – General Membership – August 2018: For Review

This year’s PTA meeting schedule can be found by clicking on the following link:

• PTA Meeting SCHEDULE – 2018-2019 General Membership

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

    

This Friday, all Blythe Park students will take part in a fall planting project.

Early Learners – 5th Grade students will plant tulip, narcissus, and chinadoxa (glory of the snow) flower bulbs around the perimeter of Blythe Park school.

Thank you to the Lupfer family for donating the flower bulbs for planting!

VOLUNTEER – Parent/caregiver helpers are needed to assist classrooms with the planting. To volunteer, please click on the sign-up button:

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

    

Ames School PTA will be offering BBQ dinners from 5B’s Catering this Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30-6:30pm.

• WHAT – Drive-Thru BBQ Dinner from 5B’s Catering
• WHERE – Ames School
• WHEN – 5:30-6:30pm
• MEALS – Chicken and Pork Chop Combo Meal for $14, Hot Dog Meal for $7 (All meals include baked beans, coleslaw, and applesauce)
• FLYER – Ames Drive-Thru BBQ Dinner

Questions? Contact Debbie Kummer at 708-263-7646 or deb.kummer@sbcglobal.net

    

Hot Lunch is this Friday, October 26th for students who have pre-registered.

*NOTE – The next opportunity to register for Hot Lunch will be in December.

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

    

This Friday, October 26th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day! 
Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!

    

Questions? Contact Mrs. King at kingr@district96.org

FLYER – Student Counsel Sponsored Events

    

Halloween Schedule at Blythe Park:

• Morning – School routines in the morning will remain the same. With the exception of 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 their costume from 12:40-1:00 pm. Students who go home for lunch will return to school at 1:00 pm.
  **NOTE – The extended lunch schedule does not apply to Early Learners.  Both the AM and PM Early Learner Schedule will run its normal schedule. If your child is a PM Kindergartner that takes a bus to school, you may bring your child back to school at the later time of 1:00 PM OR your child may maintain his or her typical schedule. If your child follows his/her typical schedule, please know that adult supervision will be provided for him or her. 
• Halloween Parade 1:05-1:30 pm – Parents are welcome to gather (weather permitting) in the amphitheater for the Halloween parade. *AM Early Learners 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. Kelley Migacz and Mrs. Mary Smith, for organizing this wonderful event! *AM Early Learners 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

    

The Blythe Park PTA Election Day Bake Sale will be held on Tuesday, November 6th.

The PTA is looking for volunteers to bake and help run the sale throughout the day.

Please click on the button below to sign up to be a baker and/or a volunteer:

    

Sign-up for Kids Yoga – Session 2! Classes start on Wednesday, November 7th.

*REMINDER: Session 1 classes end this week (no class on Oct. 31st).

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

Session 1
Wednesdays, 3:00-3:45pm
November 7th – December 19th (6 weeks, no class on Nov. 21)
$60

TO REGISTER – Please click on the following CheddarUp button, no matter your payment method (cash, check, credit). *NOTE: No single class passes will be available. Also, no prorating, no make-up days unless the instructor needs to reschedule, no refunds.

Questions? Contact Maria D’Amico at vmariadg@gmail.com

    

The Riverside Parks and Rec Winter Session: After School Programs at Blythe Park will begin the week of November 5th.

Classes will take place directly after school dismissal from 3-4pm.

NOTE: Registration deadline is 5 days prior to the class start date.

To view the class schedules OR register online, click on the following links:

• SCHEDULE, Fall/Winter 2018 – Park & Rec After School Programs
• ONLINE REGISTRATION – Parks & Rec After School Programs

Registration is also available in person at the Water Tower, 10 Pine Ave.

Questions? Contact the Riverside Parks & Rec Department at 708-442-7025