Blythe Park PTA Happenings 02/17/2020 In This Issue... - Library Readers/Helpers are needed this Thursday Feb 20 (PM Kindergarten and 2nd grade) - Help Support Hauser Teachers as they Take the Polar Plunge! - West Suburban Human Society Fundraiser - ...
Our next set of volunteer spots are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays to help Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd-grade students during their library time. Volunteers for Kindergarten will have the opportunity to read to the students. Volunteers for 1st and ...
Bring your pennies and loose change to school and support. We are collecting coins at school February 1 – February 21 to support the teachers at Hauser who are taking the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics.
Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization forstudents and adults with disabilities. Athletes train and compete inathletic events year round and District 96 has a team at Hauser,which includes some 4th and 5th grade elementary students.
Let's see if we can fill our containers and show our support for the Hauser Teachers and Special Olympics!
On January 30, the West Suburban Humane Society visited our school to help kick-off our annual Student Council fundraiser. This year, we will be raising awareness of the needs of homeless animals and the shelters that support them. Please see the attachment related to this fundraiser for ideas of donations we are seeking.
Questions? Contact Rachel King kingr@district96.org
This year's Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 27th at 7 PM with a mandatory dress rehearsal on Wednesday, February 26th from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM. Permissions slips are due February 21st.
Requirements for participating in the show are as follows:
All acts are prepared and rehearsed by the child or group on their own time
All acts can be no longer than two minutes in length
Music needs to be approved by Mrs. Leone. If possible, please supply a copy of the music for the show.
Participants are responsible for supplying any props and costumes needed for their performance.
Participants will be asked to present their act to the Talent Show Committee the week of February 17th during their lunchtime. *Participants will be notified of their specific presentation date.
*Note: A permission slip will also be sent home in student backpacks.
On Saturday, April 4th Hauser Jr. High will be holding Feed Our Community Day. On this special day in April, our community will be packing tens of thousands of “Meals of Hope” for hungry children and families. The meals packed will be delivered to the Riverside Township Food Pantry, the Salvation Army Red Shield Center Food Pantry in Englewood and local residents in need. Our goal is to pack 50,000 meals. You are invited to join with family, friends, and neighbors to pack meals of hope for hungry children and their families.
The Blythe Park PTA hasreserved tables for 2 hours shifts from 9 am to 5PMto help pack meals for local families in need. Anyone of any age can participate!
Click on the following button to volunteer:
Feed Our Community Day:
April 4th
Volunteer Shift Times:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
and 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Cost: FREE – To Blythe Park families through the Blythe Park PTA volunteer signup ONLY. *NOTE: If registering through Hauser, you will have to pay a fee.
Attire:
Relaxed, comfortable clothes and footwear. Don't forget to wear your Blythe Park spirit wear!
Questions? Contact Katie Ford at fordfamily4@rocketmail.com
The PTA has reserved the entire Oak Brook Aquatic Center to splash around with Blythe Park families and friends.
WHEN: Saturday, March 7th
TIME: 6:00-8:00pm WHERE: Oak Brook Aquatic Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd., Oak Brook COST: FREE*Students must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
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Our next set of volunteer spots are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays to help Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd-grade students during their library time. 
