South Park PTO Spotlight
October 15, 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
- Book Fair - shop online through 10/27
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest - sign up to volunteer
- October Philanthropy - Book Drive (10/14 - 10/22)
- Spirit Wear has been delivered!
- Lunch Volunteers Needed - Sign up for next week
- Cute pictures? Send to the Yearbook!
Book Fair & Family Reading Night!
Thank you to everyone who came to the Scholastic Book Fair & Family Reading Night! We hope that you had fun and were able to buy a few new books for your libraries!
If you were unable to make it to the Book Fair but still wish to shop you may do so through our online Book Fair. Please either click here or scan the QR code below which will take you directly to our online Fair. Books purchased through the online fair will ship directly to you.
If you have any question, please contact Jenn Williams.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Our creative South Park staff will be decorating pumpkins for the students to vote for their favorite!! Please send a bag of change with your child so they may vote during recess during the week of October 25th. The pumpkin who earns the most money will win! The money collected will be donated to a local charity, TBD.
Want to help with the contest?? We need two parents each day to help with the collection from 11:25-1:20pm, October 25-29th. Click here to sign up.
Book Drive - October 14-22
Book Drive kicking off Thursday, October 14th at the Book Fair.
Collecting new and gently used books to be donated to Cradles to Crayons.
*No family, religious or holiday books can be accepted.
Who doesn't love a little friendly competition?
Get excited for our contest between grades to see which grade can donate the most books! Book donation boxes will be at the book fair on October 14th (look for your grade level box) and at each grade level entrance from October 15th-22nd.
The winning grade will be announced October 25th on the morning announcements and classrooms will receive a prize.
Spirit Wear
Thank you for supporting the PTO with your Spirit Wear orders! All Spirit Wear orders have been sent home this week. If you have questions or concerns about your order please contact BFriends directly at 847-236-4131.
Fun Lunch Parent Volunteering is Back!
We are seeking one parent volunteer per day to help support the Fun Lunch Program together with Marla's Fun Lunch staff (11am-12:30pm daily). This a great opportunity to see your child for a quick hug AND help the school!
**Volunteers most needed on Thursdays (Pizza Days)**
To sign up and review guidelines, please go to: Fun Lunch Volunteer Sign Up
Cute Pictures? Submit them to Yearbook!
The 2021-2022 yearbook is a memory keeping, moment in time for the students. Consider submitting your photos so we can make sure EVERYBODY is included!
See below for some potential photo categories:
- First Day of School
- Bike Rally
- Ice Cream Social
- Spirit Wear Days
- Group pictures
Click here for easy instructions on how to submit pictures!
The SP Yearbook Committee thanks you!
In Case You Missed It
- Upcoming PTO Meetings
- Order Marla's Fun Lunch
- Celebration Books
- Purchase the PTO Membership & Directory
- Join the South Park PTO -Facebook Pages
- Support South Park via Amazon Smile
Upcoming PTO Meetings
Please mark your calendar for the rest of the general PTO meetings. We would love to "see" you!
Friday, 12/3 @ 9am
Wednesday, 2/2 @ 7:30pm
Friday, 4/1 @ 9am
Wednesday, 5/25 @ 7pm
Joining a meeting allows the chance to learn about what's happing in the school; and also provides an opportunity to give your input and ask questions of Dr. Faust, Mrs. Gruenwald, and the PTO board members.
Order Fun Lunch
DEADLINE TO ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK is every TUESDAY at 12pm NOON.
TO GET STARTED
GO to: marlaslunch.boonli.com (bookmark that page)
Click on Register then Create an Account: School
Password for your school: DPS299 (case sensitive)
Sign In with your username & password
To begin ordering click on the calendar date
QUESTIONS:
Email marlaslunchinfo@gmail.com or call 224.269.0068
Celebration Books
Purchasing celebration books not only supports the PTO, but is also a wonderful way to remember a special event, celebrate a child's accomplishments, honor a teacher/staff member, AND enhance the Learning Media Commons (LMC/Library).
EXAMPLES OF CELEBRATION BOOK INSCRIPTIONS
- To celebrate Sophie's birthday
- To thank Mrs. Whisler for a spectacular Kindergarten year
- To celebrate Ryan's 5th grade graduation
* A minimum of $20 is suggested If you have any questions, please contact Holly Schlan
PTO Directory & Membership
The South Park PTO website is your one-stop PTO shop for membership dues/directory, announcements, spirit wear, volunteer opportunities, etc.
Buying the optional $25 membership for our PTO will allow you access to our mobile/online directory. It also is our largest fundraiser for the teachers and the school.
**For any families who need financial assistance, please contact Dr. Faust.
Questions? - Contact Karee Schwartz
South Park PTO - Facebook
South Park PTO Facebook page Posts about PTO activities.
South Park Family Network Facebook page YOU can post and ask questions to other South Park Families - please no personal sales, fundraisers or promotions.
South Park on Amazon Smile
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-1758299
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support the South Park PTO & our school. AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to school.
Reach out - we want to help!
If at anytime during the school year parents/families need help with financial or technical support for school or PTO activities; please reach out to Dr Faust. Our goal is for every student & family to feel supported and connected to the South Park Penguin community.