Blythe Park PTA Happenings 04/08/2019

The PTA Spring Bake Sale results are in…

Even though this year's spring election was sparsely attended, the PTA still collected almost $200 at the Spring Bake Sale!

Thanks to everyone who baked, sold or purchased baked goods!

Cardio Kids will begin it's spring session this Tuesday (April 9th).

Students in Grades K-5 are encouraged to join Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Bartelt and Mrs. Rehor on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a morning walk, jog, or run.

• DATES: Tuesday and Thursdays (April 9th-May 17th)
• TIME: 7:45-8:05am
• PLACE: Warm-up begins in the gymnasium. Participants will walk/run on Blythe Park walking path.
• FINAL RUN: Friday, May 17th at 8:30am (before ACES Walk)

*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.

Click the following link for the flyer and permission slip – Cardio Kids Flyer/Permission Slip – Spring 2019

HELPERS NEEDED – Parent/guardian helpers are needed to handout lap markers or patrol the course to ensure student safety.

To help out, please click on the following sign-up button:

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

Sign-up for Kids Yoga – Session 4! Classes start this Wednesday (April 10th).

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

Session 4
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 3:45 pm
April 10th – May 29th (7 weeks) *NO CLASS April 17th
$70

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 5th-6th Grade Spring Band Concert will be THIS Thursday!

WHEN – Thursday, April 11th starting at 6:30 pm
WHERE – Hauser Jr. High Auditorium
FLYER – 5th Grade Spring Band Concert Info 2019

*NOTE: Students should arrive at 6:10pm.

Questions? Mr. Bigeck at bigeckr@district96.org

This month's PTA meeting will be next Tuesday, April 16th at 8:30 am.

• AGENDA – General Membership – April 2019

Please join us to hear about upcoming events and to vote on the following:

• 2019-2020 PTA Executive Board Slate (see below)
• Proposed changes to the Blythe Park PTA Standing Rules

2019-2020 PTA Executive Board Slate –
* Elected officers will be installed at the May 21st meeting.

Co-President – Katie Ford
Co-President – Sarah Leone
1st Vice President – Deb Strama
2nd Vice President – Jill Crist
3rd Vice President – Karla Highland
Secretary – Mary Beth Wynn
Treasurer – John Bowes
Parliamentarian – Jennifer Sloger
Communications Officer – Maria D'Amico

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

The Blythe Park 2018-19 Young Author Books will be on display next week from April 15th – April 19th at the Riverside Public Library in the children's section.

SAVE THE DATE –
Young Author Celebration on Wednesday, May 8th from 3:30-5:30pm at Hauser Junior High School.

The celebration will feature a visit from the Child's Play Touring Theater.

FLYER – Young Author Flyer 2018-2019

Questions? Patty Prodanich (Blythe Park librarian) at prodanichp@district96.org

Over the course of this year, the PTA Executive Board descriptions in Blythe Park PTA's Standing Rules were reviewed and updated.

Attached for review by the general membership are the proposed changes to Article VII – Duties of Officers, Sections 1-5 in the Blythe Park PTA Standing Rules.

The proposed changes will be voted on at the PTA general membership meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 8:30am.

Click on the following link to view a full copy of the Standing Rules (changes are highlighted): Blythe Park PTA Standing Rules 2019-20: PROPOSED

The PTA has two documents that guide the organization in conducting business – the Bylaws and the Standing Rules.

The Standing Rules outline the procedures of the association with specific details that are not included in the Bylaws.

Questions or comments? Contact Jen Sloger at jensloger@gmail.com

Save the date for Blythe Park's Spring Open House on Thursday, April 25th.

The evening will start with the Science Fair from 5:30-6:30 pm in the gym followed by visiting your child's classroom.

Kindergarten-Fifth Grade: Open House Schedule –

• 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Science Fair (gymnasium)
• 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Kindergarten – 5th Grade Open House
• 7:15 pm – Fifth Grade Tug-of-War (amphitheater)

Early Learner: Open House Schedule –
5:45 pm – 6:15 pm – Early Learner Open House and Spring Concert

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

Bring out the scientist in your child and be a part of the PTA Science Fair on Thursday, April 25th 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 –

• Participation is open to Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
• 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