South Park PTO Spotlight
June 3, 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
- Thank You & Reflection
- Kindergarten Playdate in the Park - July 24th @10am
- PTO App / Membership - August roll over
- Marla's Lunch credit rolls over to new school year
- 2022-23 School Supplies - delivered to classroom in Aug
- Save the Date - Ice Cream Social - August 18th, 2022
- Check out "In Case You Missed It" for prior info
Thank you!
Because of your support, the PTO was able to achieve the following this year...
Events/Fundraisers: Ice Cream Social, Bike Rally, Bingo Night, Scholastic Book Fair, Moms Night Out, Gift Wrap Fundraiser, Restaurant Days
Staff Support: Classroom Stipend for all teachers (including Specials), Pick-me-up treats in the Staff Lounge, Curriculum Night Dinner, Holiday Snack Bar, Conference Night Dinner, Celebration Books, Staff Appreciation Week
Student Support: Room Parents, Classroom parties, Marla's Lunch, LMC Support, Birthday Signs, Yearbooks, 5th Grade Picnic, Spirit Wear, School Supplies, EL Playground Contribution, Field Day Fun
Philanthropy: Halloween pumpkin voting supporting the Gratitude Generation, Fill-a-Heart Toiletries drive, Collection for Ukranian Refugees, Project Linus, Uncle Pete's Lunches, Halloween Candy Donation, DF Food Pantry drive, Rotary Coat drive, School Supply drive, Cradles to Crayons Book drive, DPS 109 & Dragonfly Holiday Gift drives, Helping Hands Day benefitting the Bounce Foundation
Also, welcome our 2022-2023 Executive Board & Committee members and look forward to planning for August and beyond.
Finally, we would like to extend a warm farewell and good luck in retirement to Mrs Whisler (Kindergarten teacher), Mrs Keiden (5th grade teacher) and Mrs Nemzin (Teaching Assistant). Your compassion for our children has been tremendous and we will miss you!
We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing summer! See you in August at the Ice Cream Social.
If you have any questions for the PTO next year, please reach out!
Sincerely,
Katie Glick & Tara Goldfarb - coPresidents & the 2021-2022 PTO Executive Board
PTO App/Membership roll-over
Marla's Lunch
Please retain your user name and password to your lunch account. That account holds all your history, will not change, and stays intact for next year.
Before & After School Program for Fall 2022
Click for more information and to register
The After Care Program was posted via the Park District earlier this Spring and is already on a Waitlist. If you'd like to be put on the waitlist please email Megan Carbone directly at megan@deerfieldparks.org.
Mabels Labels
South Park Birthday Sign
Let's CELEBRATE your child's birthday together!!! Available for summer birthdays, as well!
Rent a South Park birthday yard sign for $10!
The South Park PTO will place the sign on your front lawn.
Click "PTO SHOP/BUY NOW" and then scroll down to "new forms."
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).
* A minimum of $20 is suggested If you have any questions, please contact Holly Schlan
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 can 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.
