DISTRICT 29 PTO MONTHLY MATTERS
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Monday, October 7, 2024
It is officially Fall - Pumpkin Spice Lattes are out, leaves are turning colors, third graders are biking, and Halloween parties are around the corner! Fingers crossed for some great weather this month as we gear up for more PTO events. Our next PTO meeting will be held October 14th at 9AM. The Zoom information is below. Look forward to seeing everyone then.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 818 3080 9002
Passcode: 423325
Pro tip: If you don’t want to miss any future PTO or D29 event please be sure to subscribe to the district calendar here.
Ranjini Shankar
STAY INFORMED
Movie in the Park
Please join us for the Movie in the Park event at Clarkson Park on Friday, October 18th at 6:00PM where we will be showing Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Popcorn and candy will be served so mark your calendars, bring the whole family (and some comfy blankets) and get ready for a fun evening.
PTO Dues & Classroom Party Fees
The PTO is currently collecting the following which can be paid through MySchoolBucks online or through the app.
1. PTO Dues, $25 per family – Dues help to fund the many PTO programs such as the upcoming Movie in the Park, Middlefork Coding Club, SRS AM Rec and more. Visit the PTO website to see the complete list of everything we fund.
2. PTO Classroom Fees, $25 per student – Room parents use these to fund classroom celebrations. Please pay these by October 11th.
PTO Gifts
The 2024-2025 PTO Gifts program application is live! The program is open to staff, students and parents to fund new initiatives in District 29. This year there are three funding priorities – 1. Experiential opportunities; 2. Enrichment activities or events; 3. Start-up “seed” money to pilot a new student club. More information on the PTO Gifts guidelines or to access the application, click here. The first deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 1st.
PTO Innovations Committee
The PTO has formed a new committee that will be focused on assessing current PTO programs and develop new initiatives that will further enrich and support the D29 community. If you’re interested in volunteering to be a part of this committee or would like to learn more, please reach out to Sarah Cohn (president_elect@district29pto.org) by Friday, October 11th.
Winter Benefit 2025
Are you ready to party? Get ready for the hottest night D29 has ever seen with the Miami Nights Winter Benefit on Saturday, March 8th at Sunset Ridge Country Club. Block your calendars, start working on your outfits, and even more importantly, click here to volunteer! We can use any and all skills to make this epic event a night to remember.
School Supply Drive
The School Supply Drive at Sunset Ridge, organized by the Student Ambassadors, begins October 7th and runs through October 18th. All school supplies will be donated to the Cradles to Crayons organization.
COMMUNITY NEWS
A Message from the Northfield Park District
Please visit the Northfield Park District website for information on the upcoming Boo Bash on October 25th, how to compost your pumpkins after Halloween, and the childcare program Club Dolphin.
Sign up to receive the Park District news here and follow the Northfield Park District on Instagram and Facebook!
A Message from The Alliance for Early Childhood
This year we are working with 40 different schools across the region to provide teacher and professional learning, parent education, and family experiences in the Let’s Play! series. Here is a link to the 2024-2025 Member School Program Guide.
A Message from the Northfield Library
Please visit the Winnetka-Northfield Library website for information on upcoming events and more!
PTO SHOUT OUTS AND THANK YOUS
Welcome Team Chairs Molly Lu and Laura Curry for planning a great New Family Ice Cream Social and a special shoutout to all the mentor families who took time to come and give a warm welcome to all the new families.
Directory Chair Catherine Lucas for getting all the new families added to the school directory in record time.
Bike Safety Chairs Sandy Norbot, Mallory Ruh, and Elizabeth Juedes along with Ms. Kasper and the staff for another successful Bike Safety week for the excited 3rd graders.
Teacher Appreciation Chair Devon Pearce for organizing Crumbl cookie deliveries for staff birthdays and Chairs Maria Mastroianni and Jayaa Poddar for bringing a mobile espresso bar for the staff to enjoy along with French themed treats of croissants and madeleines.
PTO Vice President Hillary Bufalino and PTO President Elect Sarah Cohn for launching the new PTO Innovation Committee which will help curate a list of new and updated PTO initiatives for future years.
House and Grounds Chair Jeanine Rashkow and Sandy Norbot for their hard work in getting the 100 year commemorative tree planted at Sunset Ridge. Check out the picture below!
Middlefork and SRS Picture Day Chairs Hillary Bufalino, Adey Hannis, Seong McGarry, and Erin Welch for ensuring all our children look snazzy for their school pictures this year.
Communications Chair Kristin Galbraith for her eye-catching posts on social media. Please be sure to follow the PTO on Instagram @district29pto and Facebook: Sunset Ridge/Middlefork PTO.
COMING SOON & NOTES
Important Dates
October 8: Board of Education Meeting 7PM
October 14: PTO Meeting 9AM
October 18: Movie in the Park at Clarkson Park 6PM
October 23: Parent Connections Meeting 9AM
October 24: No School – Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 1: Early Dismissal – School Improvement Day
November 5: No School – Election Day
November 11: PTO Meeting 9AM
November 12: Board of Education Meeting 7PM
November 20: Parent Connections Meeting 9AM
November 25-29: No School – Thanksgiving Break
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.
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