South Park PTO Spotlight
September 24, 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
- Lunch volunteers needed - Sign up for next week
- Gift Wrap sale - Order by Sept 27th
- Fill A Heart for Kids- Still Time to Donate
- Potbelly Fundraiser - Sept 28th 5-8pm
- LMC Volunteers- New times available
- Celebration Books now for sale
- Cute pictures? Send to the Yearbook!
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! To sign up and review guidelines, please go to: Fun Lunch Volunteer Sign Up
Gift Wrap Sale
Our annual South Park Gift Wrap Sale is now underway! Click the link to start shopping, browse the catalog or check your email for more information.
Orders and payment are due by Monday, September 27th
Ordering is easy!
Order by catalog or online at Support My School.
Catalog orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom
Online orders can be delivered to the school or directly to your home
Any questions, please contact tabithafaes@gmail.com.
Fill A Heart for Kids- Still Time to Donate
Thank you everyone for who has donated so far! Your support is invaluable to these homeless children. We will be extending the drive till next Friday, October 1st. List of full size items: (Dollar Tree products are great) deodorant, body wipes, hand wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion
Drop off bins available in the front lobby and by the gym (only accessible to students).
Potbelly Fundraiser
Good Vibes, Great Sandwiches! Come to Potbelly Sandwich Works in Deerfield Square on Tuesday, September 28th from 5-8pm. 25% of the proceeds go directly to South Park! Phone in and pick-up orders count toward our total.
Just show the flyer on your phone for credit. Bring your friends and bring your appetite!
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
LMC Volunteers - New Times Available
NEW slots have opened up for shelving books in the LMC.
Please take a look at the sign up sheet for a time that works for you -- and remember to check what day your child comes to the LMC or STEAM; maybe you can overlap! If you need a different time frame, sign up and then email KerriMadura@gmail.com to discuss flexibility.
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
- Spirit Wear
- Mark down the upcoming PTO Meetings
- Order Marla's Fun Lunch
- Purchase the PTO Membership & Directory
- Join the South Park PTO -Facebook Pages
- Support South Park via Amazon Smile
Spirit Wear
If you have any questions please contact Joanna Chan jlchan404@gmail.com or Rachel Fischer Fischer.rachelb@gmail.com.
Upcoming PTO Meetings
Wednesday, October 6th @ 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.
Please mark your calendar for the rest of the general meetings. We would love to "see" you!
Friday, 12/3 @ 9am
Wednesday, 2/2 @ 7:30pm
Friday, 4/1 @ 9am
Wednesday, 5/25 @ 7pm
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
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.