Stop by the Scholastic Book Fair tonight, locate in the gym, at the Open House. 

Please feel free to visit and shop our Online Fair where you can shop our fair for two full weeks - Nov 13th to 26th. All book orders over $25 will ship free to your home. Visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lakebluffelementaryschool1

Thank you to all the wonderful parents who graciously donated their time and talents to the book fair. 

All Lake Bluff families are invited to visit the school during the Family Open House on the following dates:

November 16th

5K, 1st & 2nd - 6:00-7:00 pm

3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th - 6:30-7:30 pm

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open in the gym from 6:00-7:30 pm on November 16th.

November 30th

4K - 6:00-7:00 pm

From the comfort of your home or work, all parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by the annual virtual meeting with School Board Members and the Superintendent. Two School Board members will be in attendance to answer your questions. Please feel free to listen and/or ask a question. This school board-led event is called a Linkage Meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82355873717pwd=r8yEOE8YD2bcAu0X7OYbV0o8GJesu7.1

Meeting ID: 823 5587 3717
Passcode: 927604

Stop by for a cup of coffee during drop-off on Tuesday, Nov 21. Weather permitting, the PTO will host a coffee station open 8:00 - 9:00 am. Grab a cup and fuel up for last-minute Thanksgiving grocery shopping!

Each fall, the PTO collects $20 per student via our website to fund the Annual Teacher and Staff Gift Fund. That money is used to purchase each staff member (classroom teachers, special teachers, aides, administrative staff, janitorial and cafeteria staff) a holiday gift and each classroom teacher a year-end gift. The PTO purchases the holiday gifts and room parents purchase the classroom teacher gifts on behalf of the class. 

Please take a moment to go to the PTO Website to make your annual contribution. Not sure if you contributed? Click "Previous Orders" under "My Account" to check.

Ordering holiday cards and gifts from Minted.com?  Use promo code FUNDRAISELAKEBLUFF to take 20% off your order and 15% will be donated back to Lake Bluff. This code is valid year-round for all of your custom stationery needs.

Our Fall t-shirt is restocked for Adults and Youth. Visit our School Shop for in-stock t-shirts and Beagle coffee mugs. Items are delivered to the classroom once a week. Contact Sarah Keefe with questions: LakeBluffPTOPresident@gmail.com.

Visit our spirit wear partner, 1st Place Spiritwear, for other clothing items and styles. Their Holiday Sale has started - take 20% off site-wide and free shipping over $75. Sale ends 12/8 with guaranteed delivery by 12/23.

Do you have pictures to share? The Yearbook Committee is collecting photos - First Day of School, Field Trip, Playground Time, Walk To School, Costume Parade, etc. Kindly add send photos to lakebluffyearbook@gmail.com.

The PTO is attempting to streamline our fundraising for the year into one large fundraiser.  The PTO raises money to support a wide array of programming for the Lake Bluff Community. What do we spend it on? 

To date in 2023-24 school year your PTO has:

• Hosted New Families Popsicle Social for over 240 people
• Hosted Back to School Breakfast for all Staff, including gift cards for a raffle
• Purchased a box fan for every classroom, specials room, teachers' lounge, and more
• Provided mini-grants to all teachers to help underwrite the out-of-pocket beginning-of-the-year costs.
• Purchase items immediately needed for the new math curriculum, including individual whiteboards, plastic page protectors, reams of card stock, and more
• Hosted multiple Morning Coffee stations for parents and a Hot Cocoa station during the Costume Parade
• Hosted the Walk & Roll to School Celebration 
• Parent Teacher Conference Snack Buffet - Plan and Supplement
• Scholastic Book Fair - Fulfills teacher wishlists and makes library donation

Upcoming Events & Activities:

• Staff Grants - Last year the PTO granted over $7,000 to support a wide array of items and projects that directly benefit the students and learning environment. Staff are working on this year's applications
• Artist in Residence Program - PTO funds an artist and special project for students each year. It switches from the music to the art department annually.
• Scholastic Book Fair - Fulfill classroom and library wishlists
• Family Movie Night
• Beagle Bingo - wintertime virtual bingo for all ages
• Family Math Games Night
• Screen-Free Week Activities - plans and underwrites all costs
• All School Read - books and activities for all students
• Staff Gift Fund - Supplement funds as needed
• Parent Teacher Conference Meals (2x a year)- coordinate and supplement donations 
• Holiday Treat Buffet - coordinate and supplement donations 
• Scholastic Book Fairs - all staff receive books on their classroom wish lists, and the librarian can purchase books for the library. Additionally, the PTO makes sure all students receive a book.
• Staff Appreciation Week Events 
• Hot Dog Day - T-shirts and festive fun
• 6th Grade Celebration - Ceremony and day of celebration
• Other items as needed or requested throughout the year

Please take a few minutes to look at the list of volunteer opportunities. We need help with Winter activities like Movie Night, Math Night, and the 5th/6th Grade Dance and so much more.