PTO Newsletter
Lions Park Elementary School
Letter from the PTO Presidents
Dear Lions Park families,
We would like to congratulate all the students that participated in the Lions Park Pawlooza!! You were all phenomenal and we appreciate you sharing your talents with us. A special thank you to Aubree Ross and Patrick McKee for putting the event together. You did an amazing job!!
The Fun Fair is TOMORROW!!!! The Fun Fair is at Lions Park school from 4-7pm and if you weren’t able to sign up this week, no worries, you can just show up! It is only $6 at the door and every kid will receive a punch card at the door that allows them to play games, jump on inflatables, visit the photo booth and get their face painted. But wait, there is more!! The committee also has some amazing prizes and raffles! Food, extra raffle tickets and the jail will also be available this year for a cost. So, come on out, we can’t wait to see all of you there!
We still need volunteers so if you are able please sign up: http://signup.com/go/AJGoSDW
Calling all young scientists! If your kid loves experiments or discovering technology, the STEM Fair is for you! It will be April 7th from 6-7pm and participation forms are due Monday, March 16. Please sign up at: https://forms.gle/5UB5MmpxQSNb7Qk38
Leapin’ into Literature is here! We have some new books for the kid’s classrooms and would love for volunteers to help give the classrooms a preview. If you are interested, please pick a time slot that works for your schedule. It can be a parent, aunt/uncle, grandparent, etc. that loves to read. Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b45aeac22a2fe3-leapin
March Special Lunch is coming up next Wednesday, March 11. Please note that we cannot receive any more orders for the March special lunch. However, there are two more special lunches left for this school year. If you want to order for April or May please do so by going to lionsparkpto.com, completing your cart and receiving a receipt. If you have any questions/concerns, email us at lpspeciallunch@gmail.com.
We are looking to fill our open PTO chair positions for next year. If you would like to be more involved in the PTO, please email us at lionsparkpto@gmail.com.
If you have any paper Box Tops, please start sending them into the office and mark them for the PTO. We will collect them for the end of March deadline to receive our final donation for this school year.
Remember to like us on Facebook “Lions Park Elementary PTO” and on Instagram “@lions_park_pto_d57” to receive information on PTO events! Any questions? Join us at the next PTO meeting or email us at lionsparkpto@gmail.com.
PTO board members:
· Co-presidents: Donna Dietrich and Molly Wintermute
· Co-vice presidents: Jackie Foley and Mariya Thomas
· Treasurer: Becky Lyne
· Secretary: Liz Fischer
Sincerely,
Donna Dietrich and Molly Wintermute
Lions Park PTO Co-Presidents
Upcoming events to remember:
- Saturday, March 7: Fun Fair
- Monday, April 6: First Running Club meeting
- Monday, April 6: Next PTO meeting
- Tuesday, April 7: STEM Fair
Last call for Disability Awareness Week T-Shirt Orders
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MESSAGE FROM ED FOUNDATION
The District 57 Education Foundation is a non-profit organization comprised of Mount Prospect community members whose mission is to raise money to fund grants in the areas of curriculum, wellness, and technology. Grant requests may be written and submitted by district teachers, staff, and parents. The grants enrich the educational experiences of all students, helping them to achieve at their highest potential. Funded grants allow teachers to have access to the resources they need to support teaching and learning at Westbrook, Lions Park, Fairview, and Lincoln schools.
Over the years, the Foundation has funded computers, iPads, ELMO projectors, Smartboards, musical instruments, art supplies, fitness equipment, and supplemental reading material - all to enrich our children’s educational experiences. We are currently in the Spring Grant Request Cycle. A description of the grant request submission process and form is located within the Grants section of our website at https://www.57edfoundation.org
Grant requests for this cycle are due by 4/3/2020 to the Ed Foundation at d57edfoundationgrants@gmail.com
Parent community members who are interested in submitting a grant request should contact the school principal to which the grant will benefit. The Ed Foundation will review all requests at our April meeting. Please contact the Ed Foundation Grant team at d57edfoundationgrants@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your continuous support of the D57 Education Foundation.