Blythe Park PTA Happenings 09/09/2019 Corrections...

District 96 is now using the Raptor Volunteer system to perform background checks on volunteers.

Before volunteering at a District 96 school campus or field trips, individuals must be cleared through the Raptor system and are required to provide a picture ID to receive their volunteer badge upon check-in. To become a volunteer, an individual must complete a Raptor Volunteer Application. The application is to be filled out completely by the volunteer at their home by visiting https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTgzMzplbi1VUw==

The levels associated with each volunteer function are based on being under the direct supervision of District 96 staff.

• A Level 1 volunteer is always under the supervision of District 96 staff and will be requested to complete an online application to complete a background check using the national sex offender database.
• A Level 2 volunteer may not be under the direct supervision of District 96 staff and will be requested to complete an online application and submit their Social Security number to complete a criminal background check (including the National Criminal Database and national sex offender database).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jason Smit at smitj@district96.org or 708.447.5007. Thank you for your understanding and support of enhancing school safety protocols in our school and district.

Please consider applying to be a Room Parent for your child's class for the 2019-2020 school year. Sign-ups will be accepted until Friday, September 13th. Two roomparents will then be selected at random for each grade level. Selected room parents will be notified by September 20th.

Duties include:

• Serving as a liaison between PTA and classroom families. Informing parents of PTA meetings and other school activities.
• Working with teachers as needed and assisting class parties/activities.
• Help with the following events: Halloween Celebrations, Fun Lunch, Teacher Appreciation Week and ACES Walk.
• If needed, assist in volunteer recruitment for events with a large number of volunteers needed.

To sign up visit:

Early Learners: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4AB2BA3FE3-early1

K-5th grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4AB2BA3FE3-room1

Rainbow Run shirts will be coming home next Thursday, Sept 19 Each family's shirts will be bundled together and sent home with their eldest child at Blythe.

FOOD –
Pizza: (CASH ONLY) Pizza, lemonade, and bottled water will be for sale – $3.00 for 1 slice of pizza and a glass of lemonade, $1.00 for bottled water from 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Ice Cream Social: (FREE) Enjoy ice cream and a variety of toppings from 6:30 – 7:30 pm courtesy of the PTA

SCHEDULE –
5:00 – 7:30 pm – a DJ will be entertaining! Spirit Wear will be for sale!
5:00 – 7:00 pm – PIZZA, lemonade, and water will be for sale.*CASH ONLY
5:30 – 6:15 pm – RAINBOW RUN!!
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Ice Cream Social: Enjoy ice cream and a variety of toppings.*FREE

Rainbow Run –
Families will run loops around the school, you may stop to be sprayed with liquid colors (food coloring and water) as often as you are comfortable. Once your family decides it has done enough running, please head to the tables between the tennis courts and the playground for packets of dry colors (cornstarch and food coloring) that may be tossed on oneself or each other. Families are given 1 packet per paid registration.

*NOTE: The color washes out of most materials but just in case, wear items you aren't worried about staining so you can enjoy the event to it's fullest! Depending on how colorful you get, the color may stain your skin, hair, and clothes until finally coming out after a few washes. If you have lighter colored hair you may want to cover up with a hat!

SPONSORS –
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sean O'Brien Law, Twilight Home Services, Riverside Bank, Burlington Realty, Riverside Foods, Athletico, Blissful Owl, Paramount Events, Eden, Solve my PC, Max Aquatic, Code Play Learn, Chew Chew Restaurant, Reveal, Solid Patterns and Brennan Spa!

*NOTE: To preserve the color on your t-shirt AFTER the Run, you must treat it with vinegar before washing. For a list of full instructions click on the following link – How to Preserve the Color in Your Rainbow Run T-Shirt

If that doesn't work… we'll be hosting a Tie Dye event the following week.

We are looking forward to a fabulous fun-filled night!

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