Blythe Park PTA Happenings 08/28/2019

The Rainbow Run fundraiser is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about having fun with your friends and family!

The Run will take place on Friday, September 20th. Check-in is at 5:00 pm. Last day to register is September 6th.

How does it work?

• Wear this year's Blythe Park Rainbow Run T-shirt. (T-shirts will be distributed several days before the run.)
• The Run will start at 5:30 pm. Participants will run laps around Blythe Park school, past stations where they will be sprayed by color (food coloring and water) to decorate their t-shirts. By the end of the run, everyone will be wearing their own original “masterpiece of art.”

Rainbow Run Registration – $25 per person *nonrefundable

• Registration DEADLINE: Friday, September 6th
• TO REGISTER: Print and fill out the following form/waiver and return to the office: Rainbow Run 2019 Form/Waiver OR click on the following link to register online: Online Rainbow Run Registration
• Entry Fee Includes: Entry to Rainbow Run, T-shirt, 1 color packet (safe and natural).
• All profits will go to the Blythe Park PTA.

Family Fun Night – after the Rainbow Run
After the Run, stay for the Ice Cream Social, music, dancing, and tons of other fun activities for everyone to enjoy. *Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase.

Questions? Contact Mrs. King at kingr@district96.org or Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

Join the 2019-2020 Blythe Park PTA TODAY!
We hope you will join the PTA for the first time or renew your membership.

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. 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: The first 34 families to become 2019-20 PTA members will receive a Blythe Park magnet.

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.

*NOTE: Families to make a $100 Direct Donation will receive a Blythe Park yard sign (while supplies last).

JOIN the 2019-2020 PTA or make a Direct Donation by clicking on the membership button:

Questions? Contact Deb Strama at dastrama@gmail.com

The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help serve students during Hot Lunch.

Hot Lunch is a special meal organized by the PTA and served by parent volunteers one Friday a month.

Many parents enjoy this opportunity and serving lunch is an easy way to give something back to the school and to be a part of your child's school experience. *You do not have to commit to the entire schedule, volunteer for as many or as few lunches as you are available.

Following is this year's schedule, please check your availability and consider volunteering!

Hot Lunch Schedule – 11:00am-12:30pm

• Friday, September 27
• Friday, October 25
• Friday, November 15
• Friday, December 20
• Friday, January 24
• Friday, February 21
• Friday, March 20
• Friday, April 24
• Friday, May 22

To volunteer, contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

It's time for the annual Blythe Park Spirit Wear Sale!

This year the PTA is offering new designs and items to purchase for yourself and your student!

• T-Shirts
• Hoodies
• Sweatpants and Leggings
• Umbrella
• Yard Sign

Spirit wear makes great gifts so please share ordering information with your family and friends who may be looking for gift ideas for your children.

Orders due by Friday, October 4th.

ONLINE ORDERS – Click on the following button to order online:

Questions? Contact Michelle Pichman at pichman26@gmail.com

Calling all dramatic parents! We are in need of parent volunteers for this year's Halloween production!

Be a part of a unique Blythe Park tradition! Blythe Park parents/guardians will perform a short play for students during their Halloween celebration on Wednesday, October 31st. (The students love seeing their family members onstage and look forward to the play every year!)

Questions? Contact Kelley Migacz at kelleymigacz@hotmail.com to see how you can help.