Committee, Activity and Event Descriptions

AMAZON LINK
When: On-going
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description: Earn money on Amazon purchases using link on website.
Participants: All Families

AUNT DIANA’S FUDGE SALE
When: November
Purpose:  PTA Fundraiser
Description:  Sell Aunt Diana’s fudge to family and friends
Participants:  All Families

BAKE SALE
When: November & April
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description:Held during Election Days. Parents and friends of Blythe Park are asked to bake and pre-package the items (i.e. two cookies in a bag).The baked goods are sold during the election to residents of the area. Blythe Park students can purchase items to eat with their lunch or to take home. So, make sure to send your children with a couple of quarters!
Participants: N/A

BANK-AT-SCHOOL
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Math and Life Skills)
Description: A simple savings account held through a local bank in Riverside. The children deposit any amount of money they like into their existing account. The program runs September-May.
Participants: K-5th Grade Students

BARGAIN BOOK SALE
When: April
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description: A used book sale held on a Friday and Saturday in April. Used books are collected for the sale throughout the entire year. So, make sure to tell your friends and neighbors to drop any used books.
Participants: N/A

BIRTHDAY & DONATION BOOKS
When: Ongoing
Purpose:To honor students
Description: A bookplate is created and assigned a book from PTA to celebrate each student’s birthday.
Participants: N/A

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING REP
When: August - July *pick one meeting to attend
Purpose:District Representation
Description: Attend and report on one monthly Board of Education meeting
Participants: N/A

BOOK STORE GIFT WRAPPING
When: November - December
Purpose:PTA Fundraiser
Description:Assist with wrapping purchases from the Annual New Book Sale.
Participants: All Families

BOWLING AFTERNOON
When: January
Purpose:  Family Fun
Description:  An afternoon bowling event to be held on an early release day.
Participants: All Families

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
When: Ongoing
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description: Box Top certificates are found on cereal boxes and other food products. Simply cut them out, attach to a Box Top Bingo card and return your filled card to school or just clip and send to school.
Participants: All Families

BULLDOG (SCHOOL NEWSPAPER)
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Creativity, Writing and Art)
Description:4th & 5th Grade reporters prepare articles on school day programs, evening activities books, movies, new staff member interviews, outside school event, etc. The school newspaper is delivered to each student the last week of school.
Participants: 4th and 5th Grade Students

BULLETIN BOARDS
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Decorate and maintain 2-3 bulletin boards.
Description:Design seasonal boards once a month throughout the year.
Participants: N/A

CELEBRATION BOOKS
When: February - April
Purpose: Add books to library collection
Description: Parent can donate a book to the library’s collection in honor of their children.
Participants:All Families

CHICAGO STEEL HOCKEY NIGHT
When: February
Purpose: Family Fun and fundraiser for P.E. and school equipment
Description: Families enjoy a “family” style hockey game
Participants: All Families

DIGITAL YEARBOOK
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Creation of year end digital yearbook for fundraising.
Description: Throughout the school year, photos and videos are taken at all event and compiled into a digital yearbook.
Participants: N/A

EVENT FOR DADS (new for 2010 - 2011)
When: February
Purpose: Social/Family Event
Description: An event specifically designed for dads to enjoy with their students.
Participants: All Dads and Students

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
When: November
Purpose: Social/Family Fun
Description: Movie during parent conferences.
Participants: All Families

FIELD DAYS - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
When: June
Purpose: Fun end of year celebration
Description: Students play/compete in a series of games (tug-of-war, three legged race, obstacle course, etc.) to be set-up outside on the last afternoon of school.�
Participants: K-5th Grade Students

FIFTH GRADE GAMES NIGHT
When: April
Purpose: 5th Graders social introduction to Hauser
Description: A fun night to introduce the students to Hauser and to other incoming 6th graders from the other three schools.
Participants: 5th Grade students and their families

FIFTH GRADE T-SHIRTS
When: September
Purpose: Gift from PTA to the outgoing 5th Graders
Descriptions: During the first quarter of school PTA designs and purchases T-shirts for the 5th Graders.
Participants:N/A

FIFTH GRADE SAFETY PATROL
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Promote safety around school grounds
Description: PTA supplies a fun lunch for the safety patrol once a month throughout the year
Participants: 5th Grade Students

FITNESS PROGRAM
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Health & Wellness
Descriptions: The Fitness Program encourages health and wellness through special fitness programs in gym class, fitness foods, and awards for kids the keep active outside of school.
Participants: K-5th Grade Students

FOURTH GRADE DIRECTORY DESIGN
When: May
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Art)
Description:Each 4th grade student designs a piece of artwork to be placed in the next year’s school directory.
Participants: 4th Grade Students

FOURTH GRADE QUILT
When: Spring
Purpose: Academic and Cultural Enrichment
Description: Creation of a memory quilt for the school
Participants: All 4th Graders

FUN FAIR GAMES
When: November
Purpose: Family Fun
Description: A night filled with “carnival” style games and prizes
Participants: All Families

FUN FAIR PIZZA PARLOR
When: November
Purpose: Family Fun
Description: A night filled with “carnival” style games and prizes
Participants: All Families

FUN FAIR PRIZES
When: November
Purpose: Family Fun
Description: A night filled with “carnival” style games and prizes
Participants: All Families

FUN LUNCH
When: April
Purpose: Fun lunch for Blythe Park Students
Descriptions: A fun lunch that includes lunch entrée, juice/milk and a dessert that is provided by the PTA
Participants: K-5th Grade Students

GARDEN CREW
When: October
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Environmental)
Description: Primary grade students will plant bulbs in the Fall and then watch them grow in the Spring. Responsible for weeding the Blythe Park gardens along with the Blythe Girl Scout troops.
Participants: ECE-2nd Grade Students and Blythe Park GS Troops

GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE
When: April
Purpose: Academic Enrichment
Description:  A trivia challenge held at the end of Geography week.
Participants: K - 5th Grade students and families

HALLOWEEN PLAY - Parents Act
When: October
Purpose: Entertainment for the students
Description: PTA parents work together to produce, act and present a Halloween play
Participants:All Families and Friends

HALLOWEEN D96 COMMUNITY EVENT
When: October
Purpose: Halloween Fun/Community
Description: TBD

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
When: December
Purpose: Gift from PTA to the Blythe Park students
Description: PTA parents get together on a designated day to make ornaments to be given to each child the week before winter break
Participants: Blythe Park Parents.  Babysitting will be available

ICE CREAM SOCIAL
When: September
Purpose: Family Fun
Descriptions: An ice cream social to be held in the outside amphitheature for all families to enjoy.
Participants: All Families

ICE SKATING EVENT (new for 2010-2011)
When: TBD
Purpose: Family Fun
Descriptions: An ice skating event for all families to enjoy.
Participants: All Families

INCENTIVE READING PROGRAM
When: January - February
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Reading)
Description: Free time reading program resulting in a pass to Great America
Participants: K–5th Grade Students

JOB FAIR - 1ST GRADE
When: January
Purpose: Academic Enrichment, life skills
Descriptions: An introduction for students to various careers presented by parents and other volunteers.
Participants: 1st Grade

JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS
When: January - March
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Reading)
Description: 1/2 hour during the lunch hour from January-March. This promotes grade level traditional based literature with a parent facilitator to aide in the process.
Participants: 1st –5th Grade Students

LABELS FOR EDUCTION
When: Ongoing
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser.
Descriptions: Collection of Campbell’s labels to earn money for the school.
Participants: All Families

LIBRARY BOOK COVERS
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Protection of our library books
Description:  To help the librarian by putting covers on library books.�
Participants:  N/A

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Help the Library Staff/Students
Description:  During school hours, volunteers help shelve books, read stories to the children or assist in choosing a book. In addition, these volunteers may be asked to come in at special times to help students with projects relating to the library
Participants:  Adults only

LITTLE SYMPHONY
When: Ongoing
Purpose:Academic Enrichment (Musical/Theatrical)
Description:  Three times a year, students attend a 45 minute presentation at Hauser Jr. High. These programs are shared cultural arts among the District.
Participants:  2nd-5th Grade Students

MATH/SCIENCE NIGHT
When: February
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Science/Math)
Description:This is a night of Science or Math for all families.
Participants:All families  

MIXED BAG’S FUNDRAISER
When: TBD
Purpose: Fundraiser
Description: TBD
Participants: All Families

ORIGINAL WORKS
When: September - December
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser and Academic Enrichment (Art)
Description: Your child creates a piece of art work during school with the Art teacher. The artwork is offered on a group of products for your family to purchase. Great holiday gifts and collectables.
Participants: All Families and Friends who would like to do additional art work

PHOTOGRAPHY
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Memories
Description: Take pictures of various school events.

PICTURE DAY HELPERS
When: September
Purpose: School Pictures
Description: Assist with picture day.

PICTURE LADY
When: Open
Purpose: Memories

PLANT SALE
When: April - May
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description: The sale of annual plants. Held each Spring.
Participants: All Families

PRE-SCHOOL SCREENING
When: February
Purpose: Help the District and preschoolers
Description: Parents throughout the District help guide preschoolers between testing stations.
Participants: Adults only

PRESS AND PUBLICITY
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Try to get our local newspapers to attend our events
Description: Contact the news organizations with all the detailed information about events at Blythe.
Participants: N/A

READING WEEK
When: November
Purpose: Academic Enrichment

REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
When: October - Novenber
Purpose:  Academic Enrichment (Academic Expression)
Description:  Each year National PTA chooses a theme and hold a national competition. Students can express the theme through literature, photography, musical composition or visual arts.
Participants: K-5th Grade Students

ROLLER SKATING/PIZZA NIGHT
When: March
Purpose: Family Fun and PTA Fundraiser
Description:Roller skating party with a pizza party held after at Michael Anthony’s pizzeria. PTA receives a portion of all pizza sales from the evening.
Participants:All Families

ROOM PARENT
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Support classroom activities
Description: Assist in classroom activities as needed by the teachers including organizing field trip volunteers, planning classroom events, helping to organize the fun lunch, etc.

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Coordinate room parents
Description: Lead room parents in their duties
Participants: N/A

SCHLOASTIC BOOK FAIR
When: November
Purpose:Library Fundraiser-Profits used to purchase books for library
Description:A book store set-up with some of the best literature based books, creative activities, educational and entertaining books to date.
Participants: All Families

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
When: April - May
Purpose: Convenient way for kids to get pre-packaged school supplies
Description: Teachers pre-arrange with the coordinator school supplies that are needed for the next year
Participants: N/A

SKYPE
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Support use of Skype for PTA programs
Description: Allow students to interact with people all over the world using video conferencing.
Participants: All Families

SNOWBALL DANCE
When: December
Purpose: Family Fun
Description: A dance held in the Blythe gymnasium
Participants: All Families

SPIRIT WEAR SALES
When: September
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser/Encourage school spirit
Description: A variety of products for families to purchase with our school logo.
Participants: All Families

SPRING PRODUCTION
When: March - May
Purpose: Academic Enrichment (Arts)
Description: Students perform a play for their family and friends
Participants: K-5th Grade students

STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
When: Ongoing
Purpose: Academic Enrichment
Description: A PTA representative to Blythe Park’s Student Council.
Participants: N/A

TARGET CREDIT CARD
When: Ongoing
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description: Parents become Target Credit Card holders and a percentage of their purchases will be given to the school of their choice.
Participants: All parents

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
When: May
Purpose: To thanks our teachers and staff for an outstanding job
Description: A luncheon prepared by the parents of Blythe Park and given to the teachers, staff, administrators and district associates.
Participants: Blythe Park Staff/Teachers/Administrators/Parents.< Babysitting will be available

YEARBOOK
When: March - June
Purpose: PTA Fundraiser
Description: A yearbook featuring each class and all the events for the current school year.
Participants: All Students

YOUNG AUTHOR’S PROGRAM/WRAP-UP
When: December - March
Purpose: Academic Enrichment
Description: Encouraging creativity through a writing program that involves children writing their own books. Books are displayed in the library.
Participants: All Students