This week is MAP testing.

Posted by admin on May 13, 2013 under 2013, 2013 May | Comments are off for this article

Just a reminder, all Blythe Park students in grades 2 through 8 will take a test called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) this week. Make sure your 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders get lots of sleep and good breakfasts this week! A copy of your child’s individual MAP report will accompany his/her report card on the last day of school.

Last month to turn in Box Tops for the end of the year Pizza party!

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The class that turns in the most Box Tops for the year will receive an in class Pizza party! Last Month’s winner was Mrs. Depke’s 2nd grade class.  They received a gummy fruit snack!  Keep clipping and sending in!

Year-to-Date

Kindergarten

Basing

1,037

First

Sayre

337

Second

Depke

837

Third

Pollock

714

Third

Bryan

3,029

Fourth

King

2,447

Fourth

Hoff

313

Fifth

Preble

881

Come meet the new D96 Superintendent

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You are invited to an informal parent meeting with Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis on Tuesday, May 21st from 6:00-7:00pm in the Hauser Cafeteria.  Please stop by and meet District 96’s new superintendent.  All are welcome.

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Save the Date…A.C.E.S walk is Friday, May 24th

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Save the Date!  The ACES walk will be held on Friday, May 24th!

The ACES walk will be the culmination of this year’s fitness program.  At 11:35am, all the Blythe Park students will participate in the ACES mile walk.  After the walk, the students will eat lunch in the amphitheater and a short awards ceremony will be conducted. All parents are welcome to join us in the walk on May 24th!  Come to school at 11:30am and meet us in the parking lot on the south side of the school.

Turn in your receipts for PTA reimbursements now!

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If you have expenses to be reimbursed by the Blythe Park PTA, please remit all receipts to PTA Treasurer Becky Anderson.  Anything for the 2012-13 school year turned in after June 7th will not be reimbursed until September. Please drop off receipts in PTA mailbox in the school office or contact Becky at eriknbecky@gmail.com to make arrangements.

Come enjoy the musical Snow White this weekend in Riverside

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The Riverside Children’s Theatre Guild will present the musical “Snow White” at the Hauser Jr. High auditorium this weekend with shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 3:00pm. Tickets are $8.00.  See the attached flyer for advance ticket purchase information.

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Today is the last Move It Monday for this year!

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Today is Move It Monday!

We are thrilled to welcome back Tom Daily from Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).  GLASA’s Mission is “to promote and support the optimal development and well being of youth and adults who have a primary physical or visual impairment through the provision of inclusive recreational, fitness and competitive sports activities and to offer opportunities for empowerment through education, leadership and training in collaboration with community-based organizations.”  GLASA has introduced our children to wheelchair basketball and wheelchair Sharks and Minnows.  We can’t wait to see what he comes up with this year!  For more information or to get involved with GLASA, find them at http://www.glasa.org.

This Week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

Posted by admin on May 6, 2013 under 2013, 2013 May, Events | Comments are off for this article

This week is Blythe Teachers & Staff Appreciation Week!

Here is the list of events for the teachers & staff sponsored by the PTA….which includes all of you! The theme this year is YOU INSPIRE US.

Monday-Starbucks Run and Breads & Cakes in the teacher’s lounge.  Each staff member has placed their order and will be given a cup of their favorite Starbucks beverage at 8:00am

Tuesday-Each staff member will receive a “You Inspire Us” surprise.

Wednesday - A special “You Inspire Us” breakfast will be provided in the teacher’s lounge for the staff.

Thursday - Each staff member will be given a “You Inspire Us” delicious treat after lunch.

Friday - “You Inspire Us” …luncheon in gymnasium.

PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN YOUR CHILD’S SCROLL SHEET THAT WENT IN THEIR BACKPACK…THERE IS STILL TIME.  IF YOU NEED ANOTHER COPY, BLANK SCROLLS ARE ATTACHED BELOW. PRINT ONE!  PLEASE SEND TO OFFICE ASAP!

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4th/5th Grade Music Show This Thursday, May 9th

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This year’s 4th/5th Grade Spring Music Show will be held Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00pm in auditorium.  The 4th/5th graders will perform “Rats-the Story of the Pied Piper”.  4th and 5th grade students should report to their classrooms by 6:40pm.

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Plant Sale Pick-up This Friday, May 10th

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Thanks to all for a successful plant sale!  For those who purchased plants, the pick-up will be this Friday, May 10th at the Backus home located at 472 Shenstone Rd. between 12:45-6:00pm.   Any questions, contact Michelle Backus.