Originally delivered on 3/16/2023 9:47 am

SUBJECT: PTO Newsletter March 16, 2023

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

All parents and caregivers are invited to our PTO meeting tonight,  Thursday, March 16, at 7:00 pm in the Lake Bluff Library. Representatives from the district will be there to answer your questions about the referendum proposal.

Did you order a yearbook yet? Many families have not ordered their yearbook(s). Yearbook ordering is extended until tomorrow, March 17 at 11:59 pm. Order here.

Thank you to Ms. Church for hosting the Comedy Improv Workshop on March 3rd. There is another tomorrow for 4th-6th graders. Please make sure to fill out the permission form found below.

The PTO is still seeking Hot Dog Day t-shirt sponsors. We are collecting donations to ensure every student receives a t-shirt. Details below. Contributions of any size are welcome.

The PTO is still seeking volunteers for the Screen-Free Week, Beautification, and Fundraising Committees; however, you are welcome to sign up for any committee. The gift of your time and talents is greatly appreciated. 

Please read the full newsletter - there is a lot more information on events and other important updates. 

Attention, Attention: Join Us For The PTO Meeting Tonight, March 16, 7pm - Representatives From The District Will Be There To Answer Your Questions About The Referendum

Parents and Caregivers are invited to attend the next PTO meeting tonight, March 16 at 7 pm in the Lake Bluff Library. The meeting will begin with district representatives answering your questions about the referendum. 

Our Spring calendar of events and volunteer opportunities will be discussed.  All parents and caregivers are invited to attend.

Last Call For Yearbooks! Have You Ordered? Ordering Extended Until Friday, March 17 at 11:59 PM

Last call for yearbook orders. Many families haven't ordered yet! The 2022-2023 yearbooks are available for sale! Yearbooks are $15 each, and orders must be made by the extended date of Friday, March 17, at 11:59 pm.

All yearbooks must be pre-purchased. Yearbooks are traditionally delivered in time for Hot Dog Day, and kids share them with their friends for signatures during the picnic.  A limited quantity of yearbooks will be sold that day for $20. 

If you are not in a position to purchase a yearbook, please reach out to Pam Scheferman in the Lake Bluff Office. A fund is available to ensure anyone who wants a yearbook can have one. 

Click here to purchase a yearbook.

Comedy Improv Workshop for 4th-6th graders! Do you like to laugh? Do you like to be funny? Join the fun tomorrow, March 17 (Permission Form Required)

Come join the fun! This fun workshop will be taught by an expert teacher from Milwaukee’s Comedy Sportz!  You will learn fun games and how to do comedy. 

Students in grades 4-6 are invited to join after school on Friday, March  17. 

The workshop begins at 3:30 pm. After the workshop, there will be music, snacks, and dancing from 5:00-5:30 pm.  No experience necessary. 

While there isn’t a cost to attend, sign-up is requested. Please complete the permission form. It is required. 

This event is hosted by Lake Bluff Music Teacher Ms. Church and sponsored by the PTO. 

Hot Dog Day T-shirt Sponsors Needed!

The PTO debuted our first Hot Dog Day shirt in 2017, and they have become a popular tradition ever since. Would you or your company be interested in helping to underwrite the cost of providing every Lake Bluff Student (500+) a T-shirt to celebrate this annual year-end all-school picnic? 

Click here to learn more about the opportunity. Donations may be made here.

Please get in touch with PTO President Sarah Keefe for more details. Thank you!

Fun Run/Color Run Volunteer(s) Needed - Planning for Fall 2023

Do you enjoy organizing events? Are you interested in starting a new family friendly event? The PTO would like to have a Fun or Color Run next Fall. We are looking for a person or people that would like to spearhead this fun event. Contact Sarah Keefe for more information.

Did your student participate in any orchestra or band performances recently? Do you have photos from Math Night, Gallery Night or Comedy Sports Workshop? Please share your Photos!

We want your photos! Did you attend any of the performing arts department's concerts recently? Have you been a field trip chaperone? Please submit any photos. Use the link below to submit photos for the yearbook throughout the school year. We are interested in submissions from all school activities - sledding on the hill, ice skating, attending the dance, etc. If you are interested in helping to compile this year, you can sign up to volunteer here - Lake Bluff PTO Volunteer Opportunities

Submit Photos Here - LB Yearbook 2022-2023 (please include event and date in the title of the photo, if possible)

School District Hosting Q&A Sessions about the Referendum

The School District is hosting a few Public Conversations about the referendum. Do you have questions, concerns or just want to better understand it? The next meeting is a virtual one on March 21. For all the dates, times, and virtual links, click here.

Summer is Around the Corner. Did you Miss the Camp Information Session?

Did you miss the opportunity to attend our Summer Camp Info Session? If so, we have information for you. All the camps that attended, plus a few additional ones, can be found on the Summer Camp Spreadsheet. It's full of lots of helpful information.

Volunteers Needed!

The PTO is seeking volunteers for the Screen-Free Week, Beautification, and Fundraising Committees; however, you are welcome to sign-up for any committee. The gift of your time and talents is greatly appreciated.

Teacher Wish Lists

Each year, Lake Bluff teachers are asked to share items that would support students in their classroom. The PTO creates a Wish List to share with parents. This year, we have moved the list to Amazon. Please note this is a live document, and teachers will add and change items throughout the year. Click here to view wishlists.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 16
7:00p LB PTO Mtg (Lake Bluff)
Friday, March 17
3:30p Comedy Improv Workshop and Social for 4th-6th Grade (Lake Bluff)
Friday, March 24
No School- Conference Make-Up (Lake Bluff)
Monday, March 27
No School- Spring Break (Lake Bluff)
Tuesday, March 28
No School- Spring Break (Lake Bluff)
Wednesday, March 29
No School- Spring Break (Lake Bluff)
Thursday, March 30
No School- Spring Break (Lake Bluff)
Friday, March 31
No School- Spring Break (Lake Bluff)
Thursday, April 6
6:00p SSD Elementary Art Show Opening Reception (Lake Bluff)
Friday, April 7
No School- District Closed (Lake Bluff)
Wednesday, April 12
2:00p Lake Bluff K-4 Rainbow Crew (Lake Bluff)
Spring Sale - 25% off entire site until 3/27!

Take 25% off Lake Bluff gear at the 1st Place Spiritwear store! The sale features 25% savings throughout the store, including Nike 1/4 zips, ultra-soft crew neck sweatshirts, bucket hats, and yoga pants! No code is needed. Free shipping on orders over $75 and $5 shipping on orders under $75. The sale runs until 3/27. Visit 1st Place Spiritwear to purchase.

Together we are the Lake Bluff community!

For more information on upcoming events, be sure to visit the Virtual Thursday Folder.

Questions or suggestions?  Email Sarah Keefe at LakeBluffPTOPresident@gmail.com

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