Blythe Park PTA Happenings 01/23/2019

HOT LUNCH –
Hot Lunch is this Friday, January 25th for students who have pre-registered.

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

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

SPIRIT DAY –
This Friday, January 25th, is a Blythe Park Spirit Day! Show off your favorite Blythe Park spirit wear!

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

The Snowball Dance committee is looking for white string lights to make the Blythe Park gym magical for this year's dance! So, as you put away your holiday decorations, please consider donating some of your white string lights.

Donations can be dropped off at the Blythe Park school office.

*SAVE THE DATE – Blythe Park PTA's Snowball Dance is on Friday, February 22nd

Questions? Contact Karen Magee at 708-415-3979 or karen@mageehome.com

The Great Kindness Challenge is one week dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion on campuses worldwide.

Blythe Park is proudly participating in this proactive and positive kindness initiative.

All students will receive The Great Kindness Challenge checklist. Please encourage your child to complete as many acts of kindness as possible.

Great Kindness Challenge Spirit Days are January 28th – February 1st:

• MONDAY: “Never Too Old for Kindness” – Dress like your favorite older person.
• TUESDAY: “Hats Off to Kindness” – Wear your favorite hat to school.
• WEDNESDAY: “Dream of Kindness” – Wear your pajamas to school.
• THURSDAY: “Kindness Can't be Beat“ – Wear your favorite team attire or dress in athletic wear.
• FRIDAY: “Kindness the Bulldog Way” – Wear Blythe Park spirit wear or colors.

All students are invited to participate by giving their extra coins! Students can collect spare change at home, and bring to school until March 1st.

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

The registration deadline is 5 days prior to the class start date for Riverside Parks and Rec after-school programs. REGISTER NOW!

• Winter Sessions at Blythe Park will begin the week of February 4th
• Spring Sessions at Blythe Park will begin the week of April 8th

Classes will take place directly after school 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, Winter/Spring 2019 – Parks & 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

This month's PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, January 29th at 7pm in the multi-purpose room.

Please join us to hear about upcoming events and fundraisers.

• BUDGET – Treasurer Report – January 2019
• AGENDA – General Membership – January 2019
• MINUTES – General Membership – November 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

Blythe Park PTA Fun Lunch is on Friday, February 8th! The PTA will serve all students lunch at no cost to their families.

To make this event a success, we're looking for volunteers to help set up, serve (buffet style), and clean up.

TO VOLUNTEER, please click on the Signup button below:

This year's theme is “That's Amore!”

The menu will feature:

• pasta (buttered or with marinara)
• bread
• salad
• red grapes
• cherry Italian ice
• pink lemonade and water.

Early Learners and Kindergarteners are invited to join us for lunch too!

*NOTE: Each Early Learner and Kindergartener must be accompanied by an adult guardian. A flyer will be sent home with an RSVP form.

Questions? Contact Jen Sloger at jensloger@gmail.com

Riverside District 96 residents are invited to attend the Early Learner Parent Information Night for new families:

Early Learner Parent Information Night for New Families
Date – Tuesday, January 29th
Time – 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location – Blythe Park Library

Click on the following link to view the flyer – Early Learner Parent Information Night 2019

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 K-5th Grade Blythe Park student who completes six hours of recreational reading and submits a signed reading log by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8th 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: Jennifer Sloger at jensloger@gmail.com

• Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Parent Letter 2018-19
• Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Reading Log 2018-19

*Tickets are expected to arrive in May.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Sloger at jensloger@gmail.com

The class with the highest number of valid Box Tops submitted through February 22nd will win a PIZZA PARTY for their class!

So far this school year we've collected $215 in Box Tops!

• Box Tops can be turned in to the office at any time either in a baggie/envelope with the student's name/grade (Kindergarten and Early Learners please identify whether it's the AM or PM class) OR on collection sheets: Box Tops Collection Sheet
• Be sure the Box Tops submitted are not expired (expired Box Tops do not count towards the contest).
• Every valid Box Top submitted is worth $0.10 for the school!! Click the following link to view the Box Tops Product List

Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson at sarah@theisaacsons.org

This year's Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 28th at 7pm with a mandatory dress rehearsal on Wednesday, February 27th from 3:00pm-4:30pm.

Requirements for participating in the show are as follows:

• All acts are prepared and rehearsed by the child or group on their own time
• All acts can be no longer than two minutes in length
• Music needs to be approved by Mrs. Smith. If possible, please supply a copy of the music for the show.
• Participants are responsible for supplying any props and costumes needed for their performance.

Participants will be asked to present their act to the Talent Show Committee the week of February 11th during their lunchtime. *Participants will be notified of their specific presentation date.

Permission Slip – Each talent show participant MUST fill out the following registration form and permission slip: Talent Show Permission Slip 2019

*Note: The permission slip will also be sent home in student backpacks.

Questions? Contact Mary Smith 708-447-7436