PTO Monthly Matters - April 2026
- Apr 8
- 5 min read
APRIL 2026 PTO MONTHLY MATTERS
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Happy April everyone!
I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and came back refreshed to finish out the school year strong. We are nowhere close to being finished for the year with PTO programming! Keep reading to learn about all the events still to come – including the SRS Book Fair, new Superintendent Open House, Family Fun Fair and more. There are so many ways to get involved and help out so stay tuned.
Our next meeting will be Monday, April 13th at 9AM. This month we will be sharing both the proposed 2026-2027 PTO budget as well as the 2026-2027 PTO slate.
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Sarah Cohn
STAY INFORMED
New Family Mentor Request 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♂️
D29 PTO is looking for "Mentor Families" to connect with new families in our district for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a great way to get involved with our school district community and is always a lot of fun. Please fill out this form if you would like to volunteer!
Kick It Wednesday: Spring Edition 🎨🏀🍕
After a very successful Kick it Wednesday this past fall, we’re excited to host a Spring Edition on April 15th from 3:30-4:30PM. This special after-school hangout gives 4th and 5th graders a chance to kick back, connect with friends, play games, do crafts, and enjoy snacks and drinks — all in a fun school setting. It’s the perfect midweek pick-me-up that your child won’t want to miss. This Kick It Wednesday will be all outdoors (weather permitting) and will include a special pizza treat for the kids. Spots are limited! Please sign your child up no later than Wednesday, April 8th.
We are also looking for a few more parent volunteers to help during the event. Please email Hayley Garard (hayleyannhall@gmail.com) if you’re able to help!
Time to Order School Supplies ✏️📒
Parents, it's time to check one thing off your list! The PTO has arranged convenient and cost-efficient school supply ordering through 1st Day School Supplies! Order your kit for the 2026-27 school year by July 1st, and it will be directly delivered to your child's classroom at the start of next school year. PLUS, a small portion of every sale supports the PTO.
Middlefork: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/33665
Sunset Ridge: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/35399
Takeout Tuesday – April 14th at Corner Bakery! 🥐
Join us at Corner Bakery Cafe (1378 Patriot Blvd., Glenview) on Tuesday, April 14th all day and make your meal count! Dine in, carry out, or order online. Use coupon code 659 online or mention D29 when ordering. Grab coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches…whatever your day needs – and 25% of your order goes back to D29 PTO!
Sunset Ridge Book Fair 📚
Save the Date! The Sunset Ridge School Book Fair is scheduled for May 5-6. We’ll be working with local favorite Anderson’s Bookfair Co. again this year. Get your kids excited for a great selection of books that will kick-start their summer reading. More details coming soon!
New Superintendent Open House 👋🏼
Come say hello to District 29's incoming superintendent, Dr. James Eichmiller! The PTO is hosting an open house for him on Monday, May 4th from 5:30-7PM at Clarkson Park’s Lustig Lodge. He’s looking forward to meeting more D29 parents as he gets ready to lead our district beginning in July.
Dr. Stange Retirement Celebration 🎉
Calling all D29 students, families, or alumni who wish to thank Dr. Stange for his service to the district and congratulate him on his retirement, we invite you to do so in two ways:
Come out to see Dr. Stange at the Family Fun Fair on June 4th at Clarkson Park! We will have Dr. Stange at a special post in the gazebo for members of the community to offer their hugs, handshakes, and farewells in person.
We are asking members of the community to submit a sheet for a memory book. Your submission can be anything you wish! A letter, poem, funny story, drawing — it all works as long as it’s on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper! You can print and deliver your creation to the front desks at either Middlefork or Sunset Ridge School OR email your page to Erica Marinello: erica.marinello@gmail.com.
Family Fun Fair 🎟️
Mark your calendars! The Family Fun Fair is happening on June 4th, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:00PM at Clarkson Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to volunteer and support the PTO. We’d love your help to make it a success! Stay tuned for more details!
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Message from the Northfield Park District
Please visit the Northfield Park District website for upcoming spring programs. Looking for Summer Camp information? Visit our camp page, look at our camp guide, check out our camp calendars, or register online. Spring classes start April 13th, if you are interested in signing up for after school programming, the class schedule can be found here. The outdoor pickleball courts are open for the season, you can reserve a court online here.
Sign up to receive the Park District news here and follow the Northfield Park District on Instagram and Facebook!
A Message from the Northfield Library
Please visit the Winnetka-Northfield Library website for information on upcoming events and more!
Go Green Northfield
SRS Battery Collection
The new Battery Stewardship Act now prohibits the disposal of batteries in our curbside trash or recycling. Bring your used household batteries (think AAA, AA, C, D, and 9V) to the front office at SRS until April 19th and our local students will take care of the rest! And as always, thank you to Northfield's very own North Shore Pizza Company for providing the pizzas to the two winning advisories who collect the most batteries!
Community Clean Up
In celebration of Earth Week, Go Green Northfield is organizing a Community Cleanup to help make our community a cleaner, greener place. Join us on April 18th from 9-11AM to pick up litter and beautify our village. We will meet in front of the Northfield Library, rain or shine! Anyone under 15 should be accompanied by an adult.
SHOUTOUTS AND THANK YOUS
International Night Co-Chairs Carolyn Kelley, Jess Colman-Cheng, and Molly Lu for a super successful event that celebrated so many cultures and communities and all the committee members and staff for working so hard to make this night a success.
Treasurers Annie Hendricks and Alison Kehrer for working incredibly hard to create a thoughtful 2026-27 budget that will ensure the PTO has sustained fiscal health.
Nominating Chair Ranjini Shankar for working relentlessly to recruit the best people for all the roles on the 2026-27 board.
All of the SRS teachers who signed up to lead an after-school Quest Club and Dr. Sukenik for her collaboration on creating this successful pilot program.
Mrs. Kiedaisch and Legislative Chair Gretchen Swank for collaborating to run a wildly popular Chess Club before-school enrichment club.
COMING SOON & NOTES
Important Dates 📅
April 13: PTO Meeting 9AM
April 14: Board of Education Meeting 7PM
April 24: Early Dismissal - School Improvement Day
May 11: PTO Meeting 9AM
May 12: Board of Education Meeting 7PM
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
All Zoom links can be found on the District 29 Calendar.
How to Help
Community involvement is instrumental in making the PTO a success. Please consider volunteering your time! Contact Sarah Cohn at president@district29pto.org to get involved or with any questions.