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Nancy Young Elementary PTA 2011-2012
From the PTA President...
Learn,Laugh,Love yourSchoolN
EWSPLASH
May 2013Volume 14, Issue 9
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Nancy Young Elementary PTA 2012-2013
From the PTA President...
Well, I think we can all agree, we have been successful in reinforcing our theme - Make Every Day Count - throughout the 2012/2013 school year!
Nancy Young PTA was fortunate to bring home a variety of Awards from the District 36 Awards Night on April 23rd.
Joanne Jachimiec received the Newsletter Award for the “Newsplash,” and we all can see why! Her time and dedication in putting our newsletter together is always outstanding and appreciated by all.
Carolyn Fichte and her One Book, One School Committee received the Outstanding Programming Award for the development, execution, and creativity of this program. The purpose of the One Book program was to provide a school wide reading initiative which would bring together students, teachers, and family members by reading, sharing, and discussing one book. It is meant to be a literacy and school community building program. This program embraced the mission of the PTA as it engaged and empowered the entire school community. Thank you to all that participated.
I am also excited to announce that Nancy Young PTA was chosen to receive the “Reaching for the Stars” Outstanding Local Unit Award for 2012-2013. In the words of Winston Churchill, “You Make a Living by What You Get; You Make a Life by What You Give.” As we all know, the excellent programs, events, opportunities that take place at Nancy Young can be credited to our wonderful parents that “give” their time and talent and our dedicated teachers and staff that also “give” by encouraging, assisting, and engaging our students to be their very best! Thank you for all you do!
One of those great programs that speaks for itself is the 4th Grade State Fair. Thank you to Tammi Arostegui and Nancy Casselman for coordinating, our 4th grade parents for volunteering, and our 4thGrade Teachers for making it all happen. I would also like to thank Mr. Pape for his direction of the Fifty Nifty United States program!
Please join us on May 11th for our Nancy Young 5K/ 1mile Run under the new exciting name: Nancy Young Dolphin Dash. This is an event you don’t want to miss. It is not too late to register online at www.nancyyoungrun.com.
Finally, I hope to see you at the last, and my final PTA Meeting as Nancy Young PTA President. I thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve. It has been an exciting two years. I look forward to voting in our new slate of officers for 2013-14 school year.
Please note the meeting date has changed.
We will now be meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at 9:15 in the MPR.
Have a great day, and make it count!Kristen Flanders
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Dear Young Families,
The 2012-13 school year is quickly coming to a close. We have had a great year learning and growing together as a school community. Young students are truly an empathetic group of children who have focused on demonstrating the 3R’s (Respecting Others, Self, and Property) throughout the school year.
Young students have worked very hard as they have explored and learned about new topics and objectives. In particular, Young staff have implemented the Math Common Standards across all grade levels. Our teachers have worked very hard with our students to help them gain a better and a deeper understanding and mastery of math learning objectives.
I would like to recognize and thank our parent community for their continued support. Our school community is truly made stronger by the partnership that Young has with our parents, students, and staff. Young parents provide us with an incredible amount of assistance and encouragement for which I am truly grateful.
The last weeks of school are filled with many activities. The Fifth Grade Concert, Chorus and Drum Ensemble Concert, the Dolphin Dash, Field Day, the End of the Year Assembly, and the Fine Arts Festival at Metea are some of the events that will occur in May.
Please find below a condensed list of the various activities that occurred over the course of the year. This has been a full year and we have enjoyed and participated in many fun filled events sponsored by Young School and the Young PTA.
School EventsMulticultural FairAuthor visits 3rd Grade Concert4th Grade State Fair5th Grade Concert1st Grade Art Night2nd Grade PE NightKindergarten Letter Parade and PerformanceGrade Level Curricular Parties: Letter Parade, Solar System Party, Earth Day Party, Cinco de Mayo Party, 4th Grade State Fair Party, and 5th Grade FarewellField TripsBefore and After School Intramurals: (Writing Club, Sports Intramurals, Technology Club, Book Cooks, Board Game Club, Run Club, Webworkers, Spirit Council, Art Club, and Drum Ensemble)Field Day
STEM Activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM))o Arithmetickles and Rockin’ Science Assembly o Fermilab Physics Presentations for 5th Gradeo DuPage Children’s Museum Farming for Fuels Learning Labs for 4th Gradeo Trees Into Cartons, Cartons Into Trees (Recycling Program) o Nalco Science Assemblyo Science Fair
Author and Storyteller Visits o Gillian Phillip (ne: Erin Hunter)o Alan St. Jeano RJ Palacioo Loren Longo Sue Blacko Fall and Spring Book Fairs
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PTA EventsBack to School Ice Cream SocialWalk to School DayMarket DayRed Ribbon WeekArt AwarenessFamily Movie NightBingo NightOne Book/One School - “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon”The Dolphin DashMarket DayDolphin DepotYoung Son’s NightYoung Daughter DanceRestaurant NightsFall Party, Winter Party, Classroom Parties
Our school has continued to focus our attention on serving others as we have participated in various community service projects.
Service ProjectsSchool Supplies Blood DriveFood DriveJump Rope for HeartDonations of Halloween Costumes and Winter CoatsSecret Snowflakes
We are grateful for the continued financial support of the PTA and the Young School Community. The PTA has sponsored many school activities and has purchased school items to be utilized by all students within the Young community.
PTA Gifts to SchoolMusic EquipmentAssignment Notebooks
School PartiesTesting SnacksWelcome Back to School Gifts for StudentsField Trips at Each Grade LevelAssemblies Support of the Multicultural FairRainbows
I would like to end the year by thanking Young students, staff, and families for a wonderful school year. I look forward to seeing each of you in the fall.
Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful summer,
Ms. Morgan
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INDIAN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT #2042013-14 KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION
Choose One Option: ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN HALF DAY KINDERGARTEN(CIRCLE ONE)
Legal Student Name_______________________________________Gender: Male or Female (first) (middle) (last) (circle one)
Student’s Nickname _________________________ (name you would like teacher to use in class)
Current Address_________________________________________________________________
Subdivision_____________________________ Phone Number (H) _______________________
Student Date of Birth_____________________ Phone Number (W) _______________________
Mother’s Name ________________________________Cell Phone Number __________________ (first) (last)
Mother’s E-mail address ___________________________________________________________
Father’s Name _________________________________Cell Phone Number __________________ (first) (last)
Father’s E-mail address ___________________________________________________________ Did your child attend District 204’s Prairie Preschool? (circle one) YES NO
Other Preschool(s) Attended _______________________________________________________
Do you have other children at Young ? NO YES
List Name(s) and ages____________________________________________________________
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Primary language spoken in the home________________________________________________
Additional languages spoken in the home ____________________________________________
Health concerns, other services needed, or any additional information you wish to share: _______
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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Thank You!
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THANK YOU!!
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our families for supporting the Book Fair this spring. We had amazing volunteers who were so generous with their time. Thank you to all who stopped by during Open House. Our fair was a great success. A portion of all Book Fair sales comes back to NYE. These funds are used to enhance the library collection and provide resources to students and teachers. Thank you again for all that you do to support the LMC.
Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who helped compile information for this year's 5th Grade Memory Book! Our volunteers helped in so many ways: typing, taking photos, making phone calls, sending emails, etc.. Your work and dedication to our kids is very much appreciated. Thank you also to all who purchased Memory Book Dedications - what a great way to send a special message to one of our 5th graders and help make the Memory Book even better! Our hope is that the Memory Book will be a cherished memento of this year's 5th graders time at Nancy Young.
A huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who worked on 4th Grade State Fair. The chairs - Tammi Arostegui and Nancy Casselman did a wonderful job of organizing and directing the flow of events. The coutless volunteers - Erica Jannisch, Anne Vosmik, Jen Weisman, Zena Weir, Dawn Malartsik, Missy Brosius, Marie Satinover, Joanna Thorne, Michelle Plummer, Michelle Butler, Pam McCallum, Anne Marie Fitzgerald, Renee Golminas, Kathi Day, Dale Cox, Kim Kim, Kristen Flanders, Katrina Robison, Farzana Valji-Kherani, Janelle Chettayar, Suki Chen, Nancy Gracia, Margie Wesolowski, Jennifer Radina Rose Batiste, Julie Lagvankar, Juanita Solis, Rebecca Curtis, Shweta Singh and Nancy Saucedo– cutting paper dolls, cutting and baking shrinky dinks, binding reports, helping with set-up, and with the State Fair party.
The 4th grade team (Miss Benzin, Mrs. Bluhm, Mrs. Dodd, Mrs. Hartje and Mr. Weis) and their students spent a great deal of time preparing for State Fair. Mr. Pape led the students in an energetic State Fair evening performance, ending with a NYE Favorite “Fifty Nifty”. The day after our program, the students relaxed at their room party, and played a game of State Fair Jeopardy, with NYE’s favorite game show host - Dr. Bell. Also, a HUGE thank you to the custodians (Jay Novotny) for the set-up and take-down of all of the tables & chairs for the event, and for the SUPER-quick clean-up after lunches, so we could have the party in the MPR.
A big thank you to the members of the 2013 NYE PTA Nominating Committee: Tammi Arostegui, Wendy Balda, Amy Coryell, Kristine Luster, Shannon Lynch, Sherri Nugent, Marie Satinover, Jen Weisman. These ladies volunteered to perform the important task of evaluating and nominating the leaders to serve on next year's PTA Board. We appreciate their time and effort and their willingness to serve on the committee.
Thank you to Jenn Lester for her creativity and time put forth on this year’s Earth Week activities and to all of the NYE students and teachers that participated in the fun!! We received many posters in response to our question “What does Earth Day mean to me?” and had great fun with our Earth spirit days!! Thank you to everyone who contributed coins for our Flower Power Coin Wars. We raised $384.70 to plant a beautiful garden at the school. The garden will be dedicated to Mrs. Lanci’s class as they won the war and raised the most money for the flowers.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thank you to all the First Grade parents that planned, prepared, and assisted with the Solar System Party. The students had fun! The space crackers and Bomb Pops were a huge hit! Our Young Dolphins also enjoyed making some great paper airplanes with Mr. Pape. Special thanks to Mrs. Fernandez for creating the Space-a-ba-loo game. If you have receipts for items purchased for the party, please get them in so we can provide reimbursement. Thank you again for volunteering!!
May 1 Market Day Pick-up
May 6 Band/Orchestra Open House at
Granger for 5th grade students
May 6-10 Staff Appreciation Week
May 8 Young Chorus Concert 7:00pm
May 11 Young Dolphin Dash
May 13 No School
May 14 PTA meeting 9:15am
May 18 Fine Arts Festival - Metea HS
May 20 Author Assembly 2nd-4th grade
May 27 No School
May 28 Field Day
May 29 Rain date for Field Day
May 31 End of Year Assembly
5th Grade Farewell
June 5 Last Day of School
10:25am dismissal
June 6 Summer Vacation!!!!
August 22 Classes begin!
Thank you to all PTA volunteers who helped make the Earth day party a great time! Students planted grass seed, played games outside and made trail mix for a snack.
THANK YOU!!
Thank you to all of the Young families that supported our school at McDonald’s in April. We hope everyone enjoyed their meal!
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Technology Drive. $3,066 was raised. Nine to ten iPads will be purchased with the proceeds. We thank you for your generosity in supporting our school.
Thank you to Trisha Campise, Becky Cussans, and Carolyn Fichte for helping with spring pictures. They helped the kids smile!
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YOUNG VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFASThas been rescheduled to:
Thursday, May 16 2013
Young Volunteers, please join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on
Thursday, May 16th, from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Our morning will include breakfast and music featuring the Young Chorus and Drum Ensemble.
You may bring your Young students with you in the morning. They will be supervised by staff while you enjoy breakfast. The breakfast is for volunteers only.
We are most appreciative of all that our volunteers do to make Young Elementary the best it can be. We look forward to seeing you there.
~ The Young Staff
2013-2014 PTA BOARD NOMINATIONS
The Nominating Committee would like to recommend the following slate of candidates for the NYE PTA Board for the 2013-2014 school year: President: Mari Walbridge 1st Vice President: Joanne Jachimiec 2nd Vice President: Shannon Lynch Treasurer: Jody Taylor Recording Secretary: Kathleen Erdman Corresponding Secretary: Marie Satinover The slate was presented at the April 16th PTA meeting. Elections will take place at the May 14th meeting. In order to participate in voting, you must be a PTA member for at least 30 days prior to the May 14th meeting.
DOMINO’S PIZZA NIGHT
On Tuesday, May 7th, NYE will host a Restaurant Night at Domino’s Pizza, located at 646 Frontenac in Aurora. Take the night off from cooking, enjoy some good food with your family, and support your school! Call 630-585-8888 and order a pizza!
Please print out the flyer on the next page and use with your order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Wendy Balda at [email protected].
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PENNY WARS!
YEARBOOKS
The students gathered a total of $384.70 from the Penny Wars during Earth Week to plant a beautiful garden at the school.
1st Place Classroom:
Mrs. Lanci's class with $67.78
2nd Place Classroom:
Ms. Jamieson's class with $46.09
3rd Place Classroom:
Mrs. Stevens' class with $29.87
The garden will be dedicated to Mrs. Lanci’s class as they won the war and raised the most money for the flowers. Thank you for your kindness!!
PTA MEETING DATE CHANGEMark your calendars! The date of the May PTA meeting has been changed to Tuesday, May 14th at 9:15am in the MPR. The First Grade teachers will present at that meeting and we will be holding PTA Officer Elections. To vote, you need to be a PTA member for at least 30 days before the meeting.
The Yearbook Committee has been working diligently to bring you a wonderful memory of the 2012-2013 school year. They are proofing the yearbook now and it should be delivered to NYE during the last week of school.
Students who purchased a yearbook will receive it once it has arrived.
If you have any questions, please contact Hilda Rivera at [email protected] or Nancy Casselman at [email protected].
NYE’s Field Day for this year is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 28th. The rain date is Wednesday, May 29th.
More information will come home on ListServ about volunteering. Please contact Mr. Maldonado at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer for this event.
The t-shirt order form is on the following page.
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Registration for current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students will be held at Granger Middle School on:
Tuesday, May 7th 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 8th 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Monday, May 13th8:00am – 3:00pm
Registration packets will be given to you when you come to Granger to register - they will not be mailed home. Registrations must be filled out in person during registration hours. Packets may NOT be taken home this year.
All students will be required to be registered through this process.Every student attending Granger MUST register on one of these days.
Bring the following with you: • Work and Emergency Phone #’s – to include on the health card and the registration form• Checkbook – Money Order – Cash
Please note: School fees – check payable to District 204 School Fees-$140.00
School Supplies, etc. – checks are payable to Granger PTSA
Yearbook orders will be taken in the fall. Other items that will be available to you include: PTSA Membership, Granger Apparel, and School Supply Kits.
5th GRADE INFORMATION
Dear 5th Grade parents,
This is our FINAL plea - if you have not turned in a Kindergarten picture of your child, or purchased a Dedication for him/her by May 10th - it will NOT be printed in this year's Memory Book. May 10th is the final deadline. The Dedication Form is located on the following page.
Please choose a photo of your child from Kindergarten (it does not have to be a school photo, any photo will do) and send it to school. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR CHILD'S NAME AND TEACHER ON THE BACK! You will get these photos back. If it is easier, please feel free to email the photo to Robin Schoolman at [email protected] - be sure to put your child's name and teacher in the subject line.
Also - if you happen to have any pictures of 5th graders from this school year that we can use for the Memory Book, please email those to Robin Schoolman ASAP, thank you!!!
We are working hard to make this year's Memory Book extra special for your children - but we need YOUR help!!!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Robin Schoolman at [email protected] or Amy Coryell at [email protected].
5th GRADE MEMORY BOOK
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ATTENTION ALL PARENTS OF 5TH GRADERS:The Fifth Grade Memory Book is on its way!
The 2012-13 Nancy Young Fifth Grade Memory Book will be coming out in May. Every Nancy Young 5th grader will receive a Memory Book as a gift from the Nancy Young PTA. The Memory Book will be filled with the events that took place at NYE this year. Each 5th grader has their own ½ page section along with notes from the staff members that have made this big year complete for them.
The book will also be full of pictures – black and white as well as some full-color pages. This book is intended as a keepsake of their elementary school years and the wonderful memories and friends associated with it.
YOU can help make your child’s Memory Book even more special by purchasing a message/dedication to your child that will be printed in the book. Dedications can be from Moms and Dads, Grandparents, Coaches, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and even from friends. You can even
purchase messages for your child’s friends – it is up to you!
Personal messages from family or friends are $1.00 per line (8 words maximum per line).Messages can be as many lines as you like.
Business ads are also available at $5.00 per business card size.
Some Examples of Messages:
Suzie South, Dear Patti Page, Dear Jili Jones~You have worked so hard this year. Great job in Fifth Grade! You are an awesome sister!We hope you have fun at Granger. We love you! Good luck in Middle School!Way to go! Grandma & Papa Jones (3 lines = $3 total)Love Mom & Dad (4 lines = $4 total)(5 lines = $5 total)
Detach here and return with payment---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE PRINT NEATLY! FORMS AND PAYMENT DUE TO SCHOOL BY MAY 10th.
Additional lines can be added as needed. Use the back of this sheet or simply attach another sheet of paper. Maximum of eight (8) words per line – no limit on number of lines!
Student’s Name;________________________________ My Name:_________________________________
My contact information (either day phone number or email address:__________________________________
My message(s): ________________________________________________________________________________________
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Total # of lines purchased:________ x $1 each = ________ Amount enclosed: $_________________
Please include payment with your message(s). Make checks payable to Nancy Young PTA.Questions??? Contact Robin Schoolman at [email protected] or Amy Coryell at [email protected].
Please return payment and form to school by April 30th - ATTN: 5th Grade Memory Book
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SHARE YOUR
SOLES…
NANCY YOUNG 4TH GRADE GIRL SCOUT TROOP #51691 IS HOLDING A SHOE DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE “SHARE YOUR SOLES”
ORGANIZATION.
WHEN: MAY 6-MAY 17TH
WHERE: COLLECTION BOXES WILL BE PLACED IN THE GYM AT NYE
PLEASE SHARE YOUR GENTLY USED SHOES AND/OR NEW SHOES!!
THE SHARE YOUR SOLES ORGANIZATION COLLECTS NEW AND GENTLY USED SHOES AND DISTRIBUTES THEM TO PEOPLE IN NEED AROUND THE WORLD. SHARE YOUR SOLES RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN AND/OR SUPPORT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GATHERING, WASHING, POLISHING, SORTING, PACKAGING, AND SHIPPING SHOES TO LOCATIONS IN SEVERELY IMPOVERISHED PLACES SUCH AS HAITI, NIGERIA, NEW ORLEANS…...ANYWHERE THAT PEOPLE ARE IN NEED OF SHOES.
OUR TROOP WILL BE HEADING TO THE WAREHOUSE TO HELP WITH THESE ACTIVITIES. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHARE YOUR SOLES ORGANIZATION CAN BE FOUND AT http://shareyoursoles.org
Any questions please call AnnMarie Larmer (630) 585-5190 or Kim Kim (630) 898-3670.
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 11th
Nancy Young Dolphin Dash (Previously called Nancy Young Fun Run)
Registration now open online:
http://www.active.com/5k-race/aurora-il/nancy-young-dolphin-dash-2013 This event provides families an opportunity to have a fun time together while promoting exercising and fitness. Race Day includes a USATF certified 5K course in the neighborhood surrounding our school, a One Mile Run/Walk, and a post-race party featuring a pancake breakfast, silent auction, and other activities. All participants receive a t-shirt and goodie bag. REGISTRATION FEES SAME DAY REGISTRATIONIndividual 1 Mile Fun Walk* - $20 5K Race - 7:00AM - 8:00AM Individual 5K or 1 Mile Run - $25 One Mile - 7:00AM - 8:45AMFamily of 2 - $35 Registrations are non-transferableFamily of 3 - $45Family of 4 -$55Family of 5 - $65Family of 6 - $75Same Day Registration $10 additional per person*Timing chip not included
RACE START TIMESOne Mile - 8:30am5K - 9:00am PACKET PICK-UP Friday, May 10th, between 4:00PM - 7:00PM at Nancy Young - 800 Asbury Drive, Aurora, IL. PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND POST-RACE PARTYFestivities include a pancake breakfast, goodies, music, silent auction, vendor expo, and more! AWARDS CEREMONYOverall top three male and female 5K finishersTop male and female 5K finishers per age groupTop three male and female 5K finishers grades K-5th (all schools included)Top male and female 1 Mile finishers grades K-5th (all schools included) SPONSORSHIPSWe have various sponsorship levels. There were over 900 registrants last year - this is an inexpensive way to advertise and gain exposure in the community.
VOLUNTEERSIf anyone is interested in volunteering for the run, please email Erica Patterson at [email protected].
Email: [email protected] for more information or go to www.nancyyoungrun.com to download the sponsorship form.
If you have additional questions, please contact Jennifer Radina at [email protected] or
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Nancy Young Dolphin Dash
CLASSROOM CHALLENGE
Calling all Dolphins!!
Challenge: Be the class with the most kids to cross the finish line at the NY Dolphin Dash on Sat., May 11th.
You can run/walk either the 5K or the 1 Mile.
Prize: Dolphin Dash/Fun Run traveling trophy and a class pizza party!
**Bring your family and join in the morning of family fun!**
Saturday, May 11th, 2013 @ 8:30AM5K Race & 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk
Register online at www.nancyyoungrun.com or fill out a
registration form available in the office.Registration deadline is May 8th!
For further questions, you can contact Jennifer Radina
([email protected]) or Dawn Malartsik ([email protected]).
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BMO Harris Bank is recognizing one volunteer each month who has generously given his or her time to support District 204's students and schools. To celebrate these outstanding volunteers, BMO Harris Bank will donate $1,000 to the volunteer's school. Help your school receive $1,000 and honor a special volunteer! Click here to fill out the nomination form. Nomination Criteria:
Anyone can nominate an outstanding volunteer. Nominations will be for an individual (no clubs, groups, committees, etc.). The nomination includes a 500-word essay that outlines the accomplishments of the volunteer. The essay will address the following criteria: This Volunteer:
• Initiates, develops, and/or implements outstanding volunteer programs in support of school goals, with emphasis on programs that address academic, at-risk and/or socio-emotional student needs.
• Displays outstanding performance in volunteer tasks.• Displays a high degree of willingness to assist other volunteers, staff members, and/or
students.• Displays a high degree of commitment and constancy to the volunteer program.• Maintains good relations with students, staff, volunteers, and the community.• Performed the work described during the 2012-13 school year.
Nominations are due the last day of each month. All nominations submitted will remain in consideration until the end of the current school year. You can fill out the form at this page. Interested in Volunteering? Click here to apply as a volunteer at one of our schools.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
WE HAVE DOLPHIN SPIRIT!
NYE Spirit Council meetings and events for May and June
May 10 – Set up for Fun Run
May 14 – Last Meeting Party
May 29 – Field Day
June 3 – End of the Year Assembly set-up and speech
Spirit Council informa0on can be found at h5p://young.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx?id=1108
* Families will be notified of schedule changes electronically.
** Everything that your child covers will be given to them through a paper hard copy at meetings and be posted on the Nancy Young website on the tab that states “Spirit Council.”
SPIRIT COUNCIL
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STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Dear Young Parents,
Next week, May 6th through May 10th, is Staff Appreciation Week. The theme is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame!” The Staff Appreciation Committee has the week filled with events to show the staff how much they are appreciated for all they do for the NYE students.
Below is a summary of next week’s events:
Monday – Opening Day!! Wear your favorite baseball hat. The staff will enjoy nachos and hot dogs in the staff lounge. Tuesday – Team up with your teacher! Wear your favorite team jersey or t-shirt. The staff will be treated to breakfast in the staff lounge and parent volunteers will take care of bus line/parent drop-off.
Wednesday – Barista Day and dessert day for the Staff! The Bakers R Us Committee will be providing decadent desserts for the staff and a barista station will be set up with smoothies, iced coffee, and iced tea.
Thursday – Show your teacher you appreciate everything they do by wearing your teacher’s favorite color. Candy grams purchased by the students will be delivered on this day.
Friday – Let’s do some grilling!! We will be hosting a grilled luncheon for the staff. Show them how much your appreciate them being a part of the NYE team by wearing NYE apparel.
On the following page there are printable “notes” for students to cut out, decorate, and write words of “appreciation” on for their teachers. We ask the students to decorate and present them to their favorite teacher any day during Staff Appreciation Week. Be creative!
Don’t let our outline limit your participation. You can send in notes or pictures of your own to show the staff how much you appreciate them!
Thank you for your participation in making this a special week for the staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either one of us below.
Sherri Nugent Zena Weir630-499-0237 [email protected] [email protected]
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DOLPHIN DEPOT
BOX TOPS
Have your students visited the Dolphin Depot lately?
The NYE PTA offers a “school store” for our students that is stocked with inexpensive school supply items for purchase. The Dolphin Depot is set up in the Multi-Purpose Room on (most) Thursday mornings from 8:50am – 9:05am for our Young Dolphins to shop for supplies and other fun items. Prices for most items range from $0.05 to $2.00. Here are some of the fun and useful items students can purchase:
Send your student with some pocket money (that perhaps they have earned!), so they can practice adding amounts, counting change, and being responsible with money. SMALL bills are greatly appreciated, and we DO NOT accept checks or credit cards.
Thursday, May 2thThursday, May 9thThursday, May 23thThursday, May 30th
Please be sure to remind your student to check in with their classroom teacher BEFORE going to the Dolphin Depot to avoid being marked tardy.
If you have any questions about the Dolphin Depot school store, please contact Beth Zeitner at 630-499-9664 or [email protected] or Amy Coryell at 630-585-9026 or [email protected].
THANK YOU to all the families that sent in their box top labels throughout the school year. You did a FABULOUS job!
Our budget goal was to make $1,800 and we made a total of $2,400. That means the NYE families brought in a total of 24,000 box tops. THANK YOU again.
** PLEASE NOTE that all box tops that are collected through the remainder of this school year will be applied toward the October 2013 shipment. **
THANK YOU again the Spirit Council for counting the labels weekly. This is a HUGE help for the PTA.
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PTA Meeting in a Minute - April 16, 2013Kindergarten Team – Mrs. Peter and Mrs. Stacey presented “A Day in the Life of Kindergarten”
Principals Report – Ms. Morgan• Registration – Packets mailed home. Please turn in packets April 29th or 30th from 5-8pm.• Anderson’s Book Store – Class Acts – upcoming program for grades 2-4
President’s Update – Kristen Flanders• Technology Drive - $3,066 raised. 9-10 iPads will be purchased with proceeds.• Salutes: Robin Schoolman & Jennifer Radina – Sons Night; Carolyn Fichte & Mrs. Ranucci
– Book Fair; Kelly Coyle – Reflections; Rebecca Curtis – Bakers R Us Committee; Hilda Rivera – yearbook chair; Tammi Arostegui & 4th grade parents – 4th Grade State Fair
Treasurer’s Report – Marie Satinover• Total Deposits - $12,791/Total Withdrawals - $7,628
Erica Patterson – Ways & Means• Market Day – only a couple left this year. • Fun Run –Looking for volunteers. Contact Jennifer Radina or Dawn Malartsik. Thank you
to Jay (custodian) for installing the shelves in the PTA closets over spring break.
Health & Wellness – Kathleen Erdman• Thank you to Beth Zeitner for Helping Hands – working on posters during art for crime
prevention (contest). 32 households at the start of the year, 24 new added.
Social – Robin Schoolman• Staff Appreciation – Please contact Sherri Nugent or Zena Weir if you would like to help
out. Candy Grams are being sold again this year.
Membership & Communications – Joanne Jachimiec• New School Board Members – check www.ipsd.org website for listing.• Memory Book – Robin Schoolman – Please send in kindergarten pictures ASAP.
Service Committee – Jody Taylor• Thank you to Beth Austin for helping with school pictures. • Earth Week Activities – many activities planned for week.
Education & Enrichment – Sherri Nugent• Spirit Council – All funds raised this year went toward the 5th grade field trip, so no
donation to the school this year in memory of 5th grade.
Old/New Business• Nominating Committee – Amy Coryell, Chair – read slate: Mari Walbridge – President,
Jody Taylor – Treasurer, Joanne Jachimiec – 1st Vice President, Shannon Lynch – 2nd Vice President, Kathleen Erdman – Recording Secretary, Marie Satanover – Corresponding Secretary. Nominations will be posted on door for 30 days. Thank you to the Nominating Committee for your help. Election at next PTA meeting in May.
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Our final newsletter of the year, the June issue, will be published the first week of June via List-Serve and will be posted on the Nancy Young Website.
If there is anything that you would like included in that newsletter, please submit to Joanne Jachimiec at [email protected] by May 15th, 2013.
PTA Meetings are held in the Multi-Purpose Room at NYE at 9:15am, unless noted otherwise. Children are welcome to attend with you.
May 14th*
*Board Elections will take place at this meeting
Get involved and find out what is happening at your child’s school! Anyone can attend the meetings - only PTA members can vote.
NYE PTA WEBSITEIf you are looking for any information about our PTA activities, please check out the PTA pages on the Nancy Young Elementary website at http://young.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx?id=626.
The website is updated every Thursday with current information about the PTA events at Young Elementary. The tabs include Forms, Meetings, Events, Art Awareness, Reflections, Committees, Volunteers, Newsletters, Support PTA, and PTA News.
If you would like more information about this website, please contact Robin Schoolman at [email protected].
PTA MEETINGS
If you would like to view the lunch menus, please click on http://www.chartwellsschooldining.com/ipsd204/content/menus.asp.
NEWSLETTER
LUNCH MENUS
PTA MEMBER BENEFITSIf you ever wonder what your PTA membership gives you, log on to h t t p : / / w w w . i l l i n o i s p t a . o r g / M e m b e r s h i p /2011_MemberBenefitProviders_.PDF. There is a list of perks that can be obtained with your NYE PTA membership.
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Market Day had 24 April orders, which brought in $150 to the NYE PTA. THANK YOU to all the families that ordered groceries.
Year to date totals: $1612 earned so far - $2,000 budget = $388 remains
NOTE: We did add a June grocery sale, so there is still time to stock up for the summer.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND … for us to make our budget we will have to make $194 at both May and June sales. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE consider placing an order.
MARKET DAY DEADLINES:
Market Day PAPER Order deadline: noon on 5/24/13
Market Day INTERNET order deadline: 11 PM on 5/25/13
Market Day Pick up: 5/29/13 from 5-6 PM in the NYE gym
Other delicious ideas from Market day coming in MAY
Cookie Dough Stock up
NEW Bacon and Cheedar Angus Burger
NEW Hummus and Pita chips snack
For new customers that will be placing an order online.Receive $5 OFF when you spend $25*
Enter Promo Code: NEWFIVE at checkout at marketday.com. *Offer available only to first time Market Day Grocery customers. Minimum purchase
requirement before tax. Offer valid on marketday.com only when promo code is entered during online checkout. Cannot be used for redemption at sale pick-up locations, Market Day/Sara Lee stores, or on Peapod orders. No substitutions. Valid for sale pick-up dates through 12/1/13. Offers subject to change or termination without notice. Cannot be combined with
any other discounts.
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Dear Parents and Family Members,
THANK YOU to the NYE families that have been passing along the Schoolstore.com information to family and friends. So far, Nancy Young has $208.93 in the Schoolstore.com account.
We will keep you updated in our monthly newsletter on our progress.
Do you shop online? If so, the PTA has found an easy way to earn additional funds at no cost to you! By simply beginning every online shopping trip at www.SchoolStore.com, rather than just going to the sight directly, you can make this happen.
When you do your shopping online, start at SchoolStore.com first!
It is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4……
1) Go to www.Schoolstore.com
2) When the Welcome to School Store box pops up, type in “ Nancy Young” for the school name
3) OR you can go the Find Your School link and type in Nancy Young there.
4) Click the vendor of your choice and you will be directed to their website. Once a purchase has been made, our PTA will receive a portion of that sale.
There is no paperwork to fill out! Just remember when you order ANY merchandise online to please go through SchoolStore.com first.
You can place the SchoolStore.com icon in your toolbar to serve as a reminder when making online purchases.
Tell family and friends about SchoolStore.com and your child could receive prizes.
Should you have any questions, please contact Erica Patterson at [email protected] and she will be happy to walk you through the process. Thank you for your support!
Target has designed REDcards to complement your lifestyle. Use your Target Debit Card™, Target Credit Card® or Target® Visa® Credit Card to get 5% everyday savings, 1% cash back to support your favorite K-12 school, make prescriptions rewarding, and more.
We currently have 59 Target card members and $1036.44 in the Nancy Young account.
Thank you so much for choosing our school to donate the 1% to. If you do not have a Target card, you can apply online at www.target.com, or go to the customer service department at Target and they can quickly sign you up there. SO, go into Target and apply for a Target credit card or debit card today.
REMEMBER!!
FREE SHIPPING at www.target.com when you use your Target REDcard.
TARGET REDcard REWARDS and BENEFITS
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