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Prairie Children Preschool 780 Shoreline Drive
Aurora, IL 60405
630-375-3030 (main) 630-375-3029 (fax)
http://preschool.ipsd.org
Sally Osborne
Principal
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PTA Executive Board
Erin Brambilla PTA President 630-364-3178
Anjana Bhargava First Vice-President
630-904-4082 [email protected]
Jen Johnson
Second Vice-President 630-253-8093
Lisa Kalnicky Treasurer
630-332-8659 [email protected]
Carole O’Hagan
Secretary 630-851-5877
Dear Prairie Children Preschool Families, Now that October is here and we have settled into the new school routine, it is time for the fun to begin! The PTA has been busy plan-ning our Fall Festival, which will take place on Friday, October 26 at the Shoreline location. We’ll have fall-themed games, crafts, snacks, a magic show and goodies for the kids. In order for the event to be a success, we are in need of parent volun-teers. It’s so much fun to see the kids playing with their friends from class, in costume or not, and having a great time. If you’re interested in volunteering, more information is available in this newsletter. At the end of the month, the PTA will be sending home information regarding our fall fundraiser. We’ll be selling items from The Chippe Shop, a local Naperville company, to raise funds for all of the PTA’s activities and educational enrichment. The items range from candy and cookie dough to cute holiday plates, to household items and can-dles. There are items in a variety price ranges, and they could make wonderful holiday or birthday gifts for friends and family. Speaking of fundraisers, I just wanted to say a big thank you to every-one who participated in our Domino’s Pizza Night in September. Your generosity is much appreciated, and we hope you enjoyed the pizza. Have a wonderful month. Sincerely, Erin Brambilla Prairie Children Preschool PTA President
Join the PTA The PTA needs your help to reach our membership goal this year. As a Prairie Children PTA member, a portion of your fees supports both the Illinois PTA and the National PTA — the largest child advocacy group in the country. The remainder of your fees, along with money earned through PTA fundraisers, is used to enrich your child’s educational experience at Prairie Children Preschool. PTA activities include charity drives, social events, educational enrichment programs and school presentations. The PTA also supplies the parent/teacher communication folders. Family membership is $15.00 and allows all fam-ily members to participate in planned PTA activities at no additional cost. Families without membership will pay $5.00 per event. Membership forms are available online at: http://preschool.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx?id=804
The Fall Fundraiser is Coming! We’ve joined together with The Chip Shoppe to provide a wonderful selection of quality products available for purchase, including food made in the Midwest! The profits from this sale will go towards extra activities and programs to enrich the educational experience of Prai-rie Children Preschool students. Sales will begin October 22nd. Watch for pack-ets to be sent home via backpack mail with catalogs, order forms, and additional info. Please contact Julie Sterzinger, Fundraising Chairperson, at [email protected] with any questions.
A Sweet Deal
Dine at Sweet Tomatoes on Thursday, October 18 and Prairie Children Preschool will receive 15% of the proceeds from your bill! Where: Sweet Tomatoes (986 N. Rt. 59) When: Thursday, October 18 (5-8PM) More details in this edition of the PTA newsletter.
Pumpkins a’ Plenty! Fall presents great learning opportunities for our preschoolers. Keeping pumpkin season in mind, here are some fun activities to try at home. Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Encourage your child’s senses by having them scoop the guts of a pumpkin out. If you like to bake and eat your pumpkin seeds, they can help sort and wash the seeds in water. Instead of carv-ing, young children can paint their pumpkins or cover them in glue, glitter, buttons, stickers, etc. Pumpkin Reads Before heading to the pumpkin patch this year, pick up some pumpkin-themed books to get your kids ex-cited about the fall tradition of pumpkin picking. Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White is a popular book that
also teaches its readers about sharing. Pumpkin Decorations Create a pumpkin windsock from a paper plate, streamers, and basic craft supplies. An easy, fun way for the kids to make something special for fall.
Questions about the IPSN-PTA? Contact Pattie at [email protected]
Do you have a child with an IEP or 504 Plan? If so, this group is right for you! IPSN-PTA membership is only $10.00!
Information. We can provide information about special education and District 204. We can provide an opportunity for parents to meet and support each other.
Monthly Group Meetings. Formats vary from month to month and have included guest speakers and social gatherings.
Parent Directory. Parents new to supported education or resource often find it helpful to talk with more experienced parents. Members will receive a group directory annually that enables them to connect with
other parents throughout District 204. Community Resources. Find others that offer services to the special needs community.
Legislative Updates. Learn more about current legislation and how it affects you and your child.
“Tee It Up for Autism” Golf Fundraiser
October 15th, 2012 Stonebridge Country Club in Aurora, IL
Cost: $300 per player. This fee includes, driving range access,
playing fees, cart fee, continental breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and 2 drink
tickets to be used on the course or during the luncheon.
Limited spots available. Contact Wanda at
[email protected] for more information
Join Boy Scout Troop #2121 Meets on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm at The Eola Community Center.
For more our group # is 500017360 Info, contact Darla Oldham at
[email protected] or (630) 991-1156
DOMINICK’S ESCRIP PROGRAM Register your Dominick’s Fresh Values
card at www.escrip.com And the SN-PTA could receive up to 4%
of your qualifying purchases! Just select “Indian Prairie Special Needs
PTA” Our Group # is 500017360
BINGO NIGHT!
Friday, Oct 5th from 6:00-8:00 Still Middle School
Special Needs PTA October 2012 News
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DuPage West Region/District 36 Fall Conference Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
Welch Elementary, 2620 Leverenz Rd., Naperville 6:15‐7:00 Registration 6:30 Dinner‐ RSVP required (Sandwich Buffet provided by Corner Bakery‐ Free of charge) 7:00 Region Welcome‐Jean Donovan & Greetings from IL PTA President Bruce Bohren 7:10 Session Break out (RSVP please) 7:15‐8:00 Session 1 Standing Tall with Strong Standing Rules‐ Get advice on what should and shouldn’t be in your standing rules, procedure to revise them and a few good examples to use as your template. The Legacy of Strong Leadership‐ What makes a strong leader? Based on corporate models and long standing successful practices, learn those key skills which will help you be the best leader possible. Part 1 of 2. 8:05‐ 8:50 Session 2 STEM &STEAM: Enriching Our Children’s Future‐ Learn key components of these two important enrichment programs and how your PTA can best support their successful implementation at your school. The Legacy of Strong Leadership‐ In part 2 of this course, participate in a panel discussion with six current and past presidents who have had great success at the local unit level and find out their “secrets” to that success. RSVP by October 8th to Kathy Clarke at [email protected] for dinner and what courses you and your fellow unit leaders will be attending. We look forward to seeing you on the 10th!
JOIN US FOR A FUN-RAISERAT SWEET TOMATOES
AND RAISE MONEY FOR
Sweet Tomatoes will donate % of sales generated by your organization. Purchase a meal and a beverage* and enjoy a great meal and help a great organization!
DATE:
For directions visit Sweettomatoes.com
TIME:
*1. All participants must purchase a beverage with their meal in order to receive credit towards the organization. 2. Under no circumstances are flyers to be handed out in the restaurant, parking lot or vicinity. Failure to comply will result in a voided contract. 3. Coupons or discounts will not be honored in conjunction with any approved Fun-Raisers. 4. Must present this flyer at time of purchase. 5. Your receipt will be kept and stapled to this form in order to add up the event’s sales.
HOUSEHOLD GUIDELINES: 1. For the safety of our guests, no horseplay, running or climbing at any time, please. 2. Please accompany small children when visiting food bars. 3. It is very much appreciated when a supervisory person is present at a table of children.
AT THIS SWEET TOMATOES LOCATION:
Prairie Children PreschoolTake the family to dinner, and support
our PTA at the same time!
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aurora986 North Route 59Aurora, IL 60504
Reflections Art Program is Here!
Prairie Children Preschool is participating in the Reflections Program this year. Reflections is a program of National PTA whose purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. Entries can be essays, poems, stories, drawings, paintings, photographs, musical scores, or videos. Submissions are judged at the local level and entries may advance to the council, district, region, or state PTA levels. Top state award-winning entries advance to the national level of judging.
The theme for 2012-2013 is “The Magic of a Moment”. Additional details, along with the entry forms, are attached. All entries should be submitted to your child's teacher by October 19th.
Entry into this program is FREE and all it takes to participate is just a little effort from parents and your child's imagination. Do not miss out on this opportunity to showcase your child's talents and make this program a success.
Please contact the chairperson with any questions:Julie Sterzinger at (630) 717-5192 or [email protected]
The full rules for each category are available on the PTA/Documents portion of the school website, along with electronic copies of the attached entry form and rules-in-brief.
PRAIRIE CHILDREN PRESCHOOL PTA
The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council Unity Committee, in conjunction with District 204 Community Relations Department, is sponsoring a…
Fall Coat and Boot Drive
Fall is the time of year to clean out our closets, and during the month of October, we are holding a district‐wide winter coat and boot collection. Due to the growing need in our district, we are collecting new and gently‐used, warm, clean coats and boots of all sizes from infant to adult. The coats will be distributed to families in need within our district in early November.
The Prairie Children Preschool PTA will be collecting gently worn coats and boots in October from Oct 15th thru Oct. 31st. Please drop off at Prairie Children Preschool.
If you have any questions about the coat drive in your school, please contact your local PTA/PTSA or contact IPPC 2nd Vice President Melanie Hinds at [email protected]. – Please put COAT DRIVE in the subject line.
9/22/2012 version
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Prairie Children Preschool PTA Calendar of Events for 2012-2013
Erin Brambilla, President 630-364-3178 Lisa Kalnicky, Treasurer 608-332-8659
OCTOBER Tuesday 2 Picture Day “A” Wing and Frontier Wednesday 3 Picture Day “C” Wing Monday 8 No School – Columbus Day Wednesday 17 No School PM only – In-Service Saturday 20 November Newsletter Deadline Tuesday 23 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline Friday 26 Fall Festival at Shoreline NOVEMBER Thursday 1 Picture Retake Day TBD Fall Family Portraits Monday 5 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00pm Book Fair Tuesday 6 No School—Parent-Teacher Conferences 8:30am-3:30pm & 4:30-8:00pm Book Fair Thursday 8 Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00pm Book Fair Tuesday 13 Special Needs Resource Fair – Fischer Middle School Tuesday 20 December Newsletter Deadline Wednesday 21 Thanksgiving Break Begins Monday 26 School resumes Tuesday 27 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline DECEMBER Thursday 20 January Newsletter Deadline Monday 24 Winter Break Begins – Happy Holidays! JANUARY Monday 7 School Resumes Monday 14 No School – Teacher Work Day Sunday 20 February Newsletter Deadline Monday 21 No school – MLK Jr. Day Tuesday 22 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline
Anjana Bhargava, First VP 630-904-8042 Carole O’Hagan, Secretary 630-851-5877 Jen Johnson, Second VP 630-253-8093
Prairie Children Preschool PTA Calendar of Events for 2012-2013
Erin Brambilla, President 630-364-3178 Lisa Kalnicky, Treasurer 608-332-8659 Anjana Bhargava, First VP 630-904-8042 Carole O’Hagan, Secretary 630-851-5877 Jen Johnson, Second VP 630-253-8093
FEBRUARY Friday 8 Sweetheart Dance – Shoreline Monday 18 No School – President’s Day Tuesday 19 No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences Wednesday 20 March Newsletter Deadline Tuesday 26 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline MARCH Friday 1 No School – Institute Day Tuesday 12 Classroom Picture Day Tuesday 19 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline Wednesday 20 April Newsletter Deadline Monday 25 Spring Break Starts APRIL Monday 1 School Resumes Tuesday 9 No School Days TBD 15-19 Fun with Literacy Nights and Book Fair Saturday 20 May Newsletter Deadline Tuesday 23 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline MAY Monday 6 Teacher Appreciation Week Begins Friday 10 Teacher Appreciation Week Ends Monday 13 No School Saturday 18 Spring Picnic at Shoreline Tuesday 21 PTA General Meeting – 7:00 pm Shoreline Monday 27 No School – Memorial Day Wednesday 29 Last Day of School for Preschoolers
Prairie Children Preschool PTA Calendario de Eventos 2012-2013
Erin Brambilla, Presidente 630-364-3178 Lisa Kalnicky, Tesorera 608-332-8659
OCTUBRE Martes 2 Día para tomar Fotografías – Ala “A” y Frontier Miércoles 3 Día para tomar Fotografías – Ala “C” Lunes 8 No hay clases – Día de la Raza Miércoles 17 No hay clases solo para el turno PM – Entrenamiento In-Service Sábado 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Noviembre Martes 23 Junta General de la PTA – 7:00 pm en Shoreline Viernes 26 Festival de Otoño en Shoreline NOVIEMBRE Fecha por decidir Fotografías de la Familia Jueves 1 Retoma de Fotografías Lunes 5 Conferencias de Padres/Maestros 4:30-8:00pm Feria del Libro Martes 6 No hay clases — Conferencias de Padres/Maestros
8:30am-3:30pm y 4:30-8:00pm Feria del Libro Jueves 8 Conferencias de Padres/Maestros 4:30-8:00pm Feria del Libro Martes 13 Feria de Recursos para Necesidades Especiales en la Secundaria Fisher Martes 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Diciembre Miércoles 21 Comienzan las vacaciones del Día de Acción de Gracias Lunes 26 De regreso a clases Martes 27 Junta General de la PTA– 7:00 pm en Shoreline DICIEMBRE Jueves 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Enero Lunes 24 Comienzan las vacaciones de Invierno – ¡Felices Fiestas! ENERO Lunes 7 De regreso a clases Lunes 14 No hay clases – Día de Trabajo para los Maestros Domingo 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Febrero Lunes 21 No hay clases – Día de Martin Luther King Martes 22 Junta General de la PTA – 7:00 pm en Shoreline
Anjana Bhargava, Primera VP 630-904-8042 Carole O’Hagan, Secretaria 630-851-5877 Jen Johnson, Segundo VP 630-253-8093
Prairie Children Preschool PTA Calendario de Eventos 2012-2013
Erin Brambilla, Presidente 630-364-3178 Lisa Kalnicky, Tesorera 608-332-8659 Anjana Bhargava, Primera VP 630-904-8042 Carole O’Hagan, Secretaria 630-851-5877 Jen Johnson, Segundo VP 630-253-8093
FEBRERO Viernes 8 Baile De Corazones – En Shoreline Lunes 18 No hay clases – Día de Los Presidentes Martes 19 No hay clases – Conferencias de Padres/Maestros Miércoles 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Marzo Martes 26 Junta General de la PTA – 7:00 pm Shoreline MARZO Viernes 1 No hay clases – Institute Day (Reunión de Maestros) Martes 12 Día para tomar Fotografías del Salón de Clases Martes 19 Junta General de la PTA – 7:00 pm Shoreline Miércoles 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Abril Lunes 25 Comienzan las Vacaciones de Primavera APRIL Lunes 1 De regreso a clases Martes 9 No hay clases
5-19 Diversión en la Noche de Lectura y la Feria del Libro Sábado 20 Fecha Límite para el boletín de Mayo Martes 23 Junta General de la PTA – 7:00 pm Shoreline MAYO Lunes 6 Comienza la Semana de Apreciación al Maestro Viernes 10 Termina la Semana de Apreciación al Maestro Lunes 13 No hay clases Sábado 18 Día de campo de Primavera en Shoreline Martes 21 Junta General de la PTA – 7:00 pm Shoreline Lunes 27 No hay clases – Memorial Day (Día Conmemorativo) Miércoles 29 Ultimo día de clases para el Preescolar