Blythe Park PTA Happenings 11/19/2019

The Scholastic Book Fair brings a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books to Blythe Park for every reading level.

Up to 50% of all purchases benefit Blythe Park School!

Students will have the opportunity to browse the Book Fair during their school day this Thursday.

Scholastic Book Fair Schedule–

Wednesday, Nov. 20th:
3:00pm-4:00pm – Set Up

Thursday, Nov. 21st:

3:00pm-8:00pm – During Parent/Teacher conferences

Friday, Nov. 22nd:

7:00am-9:00am – Breakfast & Books: You're invited to enjoy breakfast treats while shopping for books! Coffee, tea and a light breakfast will be provided by the PTA. *NOTE: Students must be accompanied by an adult.
3:00pm-4:00pm – After school

Monday, Nov. 25th:
11:00am-8:00pm – During Parent/Teacher conferences

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!

VOLUNTEER help is still needed –
To make this year's Book Fair a success, we are looking for volunteers to help out on November 20th, 21st , 22nd and 25h for the following:

• Set-up
• Wish List Helpers – Help students (Early Learners thru 2nd Grade) fill out book wish lists on November 21st.
• Book Fair Workers – Volunteers will assist Katie Ford or Michelle Backus with book sales.
• Clean-up

If you can help, please click on the Sign-Up Genius button below:

Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com

The PTA is proud to sponsor a visit from Mr. Carole of Macaroni Soup this Friday, November 22nd. Ms. Carole is a nationally renowned early childhood music specialist, dubbed the “Pied Piper of children's music.”

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, our next date is December 3rd in the school library. Click on the following sign up button.

*An 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:
– 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

The PTA is sponsoring STEM programs for our K-5th-grade students beginning in December. Code Play Learn of Oak Park, helps students learn science and technology through hands-on and project-based learning experiences. More details about the program curriculum to come!

If you'd like to volunteer please click below