Registration is open for Session 1 of Kids Yoga (sponsored by the PTA). Classes start Wednesday Oct 30th!

Kids Yoga
Stephanie Roldan from Blissful Owl bring KIDS Yoga back to Blythe Park. Classes will be held 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
October 30th – December 11th (6 weeks) no class on November 27th
$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 Karla Highland at kjs4674@aol.com

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

Every year the PTA makes a handmade ornament for each Blythe Park student and staff member.

If you'd like to volunteer to help assemble this year's ornaments Friday, November 8th, click on the following sign up button.

*Additional workshop dates will be added soon!

No crafting experience required. Supplies and instructions will be provided by the PTA. Bring your holiday cheer!

Questions? Contact Tiffany Uribe at turibe3@gmail.com

Thank you to Ms. Stephanie of Blissful Owl for transforming our gym into a relaxing yoga space and thank you to the parents who attended.

Please consider attending one of our next sessions in November or December. No yoga experience required! Come enjoy a yoga class and stay for a cup of tea and social time with other parents and teachers (adults only and tea and socializing not required).
Location: Blythe Park Gymnasium
Doors open at 6:45 pm. Use north doors to enter school. Yoga class from 7 pm-8 pm
Social time and tea 8 pm-830pm
Dates and instructors:
– Monday, November 18th /Annette Peterson
– Tuesday, December 10th /Wei Huang
Please join us for one class or all three. Bring your own mat and mug for tea.
Questions? Contact Jill Crist
773-758-0210 or chicagolmt@gmail.com

Box Tops is a great way to donate to Blythe Park PTA through products you already purchase. Each Box Top you collect is worth 10 cents to our school. Click to view the list of participating products: Box Tops for Education Participating Products

Starting this year, the Box Tops program has gone digital! Download the Box Top App to send your Tops to Blythe Park without clipping, bagging or bundling. Simply scan your store receipt with the Box Tops mobile app to identify participating products and twice a year Blythe Park PTA will receive scanned online.

• Click below to download the app:

• Choose Blythe Park Elementary as your school
• Scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase

Traditional Box Tops are still accepted. – If you have traditional Box Tops or purchase new items with traditional Tops, you can still clip (*unexpired only) and hold on to them for now. We'll announce details on how to turn them in, in the future.

The Boon Supply, formerly known as “Mixed Bag designs” Fundraiser is beginning this week! Blythe Park families and friends can purchase tote bags, accessories, kitchenware and more. This year you can submit purchases on the paper order form, online and by text. The fundraiser will run until Friday, November 15th.

40% of orders will go to Blythe Park School!

Packets will be sent home this week with the oldest member of each family:

• Parent Letter_Fall 2019
• Boon Supply Blythe Park Website

Any questions, please email Gretchen Lupfer at glupfer@comcast.net

Join Today! – 2019-2020 PTA Membership

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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.

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