PTO Monthly Matters - June 2025
- saradeath9
- Jun 2
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DISTRICT 29 PTO MONTHLY MATTERS
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Monday, June 2, 2025
Can you believe this is the last PTO newsletter of the year? Every June I find myself stunned by how quickly the year blew by and this one feels even faster than the rest. It has been an incredible pleasure serving as the PTO president this year and I know I speak on behalf of the Exec and the broader board when I thank each and every one of you for your time, resources, participation and support. We are so lucky to be a part of this community and none of what we accomplished this year would have been possible without you. Â
We still have our Family Fun Fair coming up on June 4th and we hope all of you will come out to enjoy inflatables, music and sweet treats. And in case you feel the void with the lack of school and the PTO, there are plenty of ways to stay involved over the summer with all our new initiatives that are launching next school year. If you are interested, feel free to reach out to president@district29pto.org.Â
With that, I pass on the PTO presidency to the mighty Sarah Cohn. I couldn’t imagine a better person for the role, and with all her creativity and passion for this school district I know next year is going to be fantastic!Â
Thank you all for everything,
Ranjini Shankar
STAY INFORMED
Family Fun Fair – Volunteers Needed!
Join us for the Family Fun Fair on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, from 3:30-6:30PM at Clarkson Park. It’s going to be a fantastic afternoon of fun, and we need your help to make it a success.
We’re looking for volunteers to sign up for 30-minute shifts during the event. If you’re available, we’d greatly appreciate your support! Sign up here.
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 2025-2026 school year by July 1, 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 Primary:Â http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/33665
New Family Mentor Request!
D29 PTO is looking for "Mentor Families" to connect with new families in our district for the 2025-2026 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!
2025-2026 PTO Slate
Please welcome the PTO slate for the 2025-2026 school year! We are so excited to have all these amazing volunteers for next year. If you are a new incoming chair, please make sure to reach out to the current chairs listed on the website to help create a seamless transition.  If you are an outgoing chair, please ensure you have submitted your board report to legislative@district29pto.org.Â
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Message from the Northfield Park District
Please visit the Northfield Park District website for information and registration for the upcoming 2025 Summer Camps and the schedule for Wednesday Nights’ Market & Music throughout the summer.
D29 families, the PTO has partnered the Northfield Park District and EverSmiles Orthodontics to provide one free mouth guard for all students 1st-8th grade. Please check out the flyer and click on the link here to fill in your information and EverSmiles will be in touch!
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!
Winnetka Children’s Fair
The Winnetka Children's Fair is back for its 78th year! Join us at the Winnetka Village Green on Fri, June 6 (11 am - 8 pm) and Sat, June 7 (10am - 2pm) for carnival rides, games, food, drinks, live music and so much more! Skip the ticket lines and GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY to enjoy your time at the Fair to the fullest. We hope to see you there!Â
PTO SHOUT OUTS AND THANK YOUS
Teacher Appreciation Chairs Maria Mastroianni and Ema Dzaka-Dizdarevic for coordinating gifts and fun treats for the teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Eighth Grade Committee Chairs Robin Decker, Archana Piotrowski, Abby Hurwitz, Soo Moon, Evelyn Schwall, and Carma Pagni for coordinating a whole year of fun activities to celebrate the 8th graders and capping it off with an incredible celebration.
SRS Book Fair Chairs Carma Pagni, Sarah Cohn, and Laura Curry for reaching record sales numbers and bringing island vibes to this year’s fair.
Family Fun Fair Chairs Jayne Nerrie and Maria Milnes for working so hard to bring a wonderful Family Fun Fair to celebrate the end of the year.
COMING SOON & NOTES
Important Dates
June 4: Last Day of School – Early Dismissal
June 4: Family Fun Fair at Clarkson Park – 3:30-6:30PM
June 10:Â Board of Education Meeting 7PM
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 Ranjini Shankar at president@district29pto.org to get involved or with any questions.
