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October 2011, Volume 3, Issue 3 Page 1
Owen Elementary PTA Newsletter
The full Owen PTA calendar is located at the
Owen website under PTA or by clicking here.
Dear Families of Owen Elementary,
On Wednesday, September 21st, I was elected as your Owen PTA Presi-dent for the remainder of this school year. For those of you who do not know me, I have served on the PTA Board for the last two years as the 2nd Vice President. I live in Brighton Ridge and along with my husband, we have two children. Josh who is in 7th Grade at Still Middle School and Sarah who is in 5th Grade. I hope that you will enjoy all that the PTA has to offer and I look forward to meeting you at many of the PTA events during the school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact anyone on the PTA Board or myself and we will be happy to listen. The success of our school depends on all of us working together to create a wonderful learning environment for our children. The PTA mission: “To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.”
This school year is well underway and we have many great PTA sponsored events coming up and we hope that you will be able to attend. On Oct 28th, we have our very popular Halloween Party, this is a Family event and eve-ryone is invited. On the 4th of November, we have our World Kaleidoscope event. This will be another great PTA event to share and learn about all the different cultures that we have Owen. We are still looking for families to share their culture or foods at this special event. Please see the ad inside this newsletter.
The Owen Resale was held on Saturday, September 10th in the Gym here at Owen. This event is truly amazing. It is a huge undertaking, but it al-ways comes together at the end and always with great results. The Resale along with Market Day are our only money makers for the PTA. Please read the article on the Resale in this newsletter. I would like to thank the Resale committee and its sellers for another great Fall Resale. The Owen Committee members, Carol Alt, Bonnie Budzyn and Stella Myers have all worked very hard and put in many hours to coordinate this event and we are very appreciative of all their hard work. Our next Resale is on March 3rd and I hope that you will be able to help or come by to see how amazing this event is every year.
Sandy Zurawski Owen PTA President
October 2011
Volume 3, Issue 3
Inside this issue:
From the Principal’s Desk 2
Intramurals & Running Club 2
Student Council News 2
Walk to School Week Events 3
Upcoming Events 4-5
World Kaleidoscope Multicultural Day 6
Important Dates &
Upcoming events:
Oct 3-7 Walk to School week
Oct 4 Market Day Pick Up, 4:15-5:15 pm
Oct 5 3rd Grade “Math Night,” 7-8:00 pm
Oct 10 No School, Columbus Day
Oct 11 1st Grade “Keeping Fit With Words,”
6:30-7:30 pm
Oct 12 Early Dismissal at 12:15 pm
Oct 12 Reflections Contest Deadline
Oct 14 Donuts with Dads, 8:00 am
Oct 15 World Kaleidoscope Forms Due
Oct 19 Green Owls Meeting, 3:45-5:00 pm
Oct 19 PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm, LMC
Oct 25 Picture Retake Day
Oct 28 1st Qtr Report Cards Sent Home
Oct 28 Market Day Orders Due
Oct 28 Halloween Event, 6:00 pm
Nov 1 Market Day Pick Up 4:15-5:15 pm
Nov 4 World Kaleidoscope Multicultural Day
Nov 7-10 Book Fair in the LMC
Nov 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30-
8:00 pm (9th is a normal school day)
Nov 10 No School Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 10 Teacher Appreciation Meal from PTA
Nov 11 No School Veteran’s Day
Nov 15 Club Owen Night, 6:30-7:30 pm
Nov 16 Green Owls Meeting, 3:35-5:00 pm
Nov 23-27 No School Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30 Band/Orchestra Concert at WVHS
*Dates are current as of the first posting of this newsletter. Please refer to
emails from Owen PTA or the Owen website for any changes.
Fundraising News 7-9
IPSN PTA News 10
Volunteer Opportunities 11-12
Green Owl News 13-14
PTA Contact Info 15
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Stay in touch with Owen news at the Owen website
http://owen.ipsd.org
And don’t forget to read the OWEN BLOGS http://owen.ipsd.org/Subpage.aspx?id=1035
From the Principal’s Desk
October certainly reminds us that school is really in session. Routines are all pretty well set
and I've started to see more jackets and fewer flip-flops among our students. We haven't yet
started to have many leaves change color, so that is something to look forward to in the coming
weeks. I hope everyone has a chance to go outside and enjoy the fall weather that is one of the
best attributes of our local climate.
Jason Bednar
Principal, Owen Elementary
Owen Student Council News - Volunteer Opportunity
Owen Student Council will have its first meeting in October. Student Council is open to any dedicated, inter-
ested 5th grader as well as 2 representatives (determined by their teachers) from each 3rd and 4th grade
class. Meetings will be once a month on a Thursday.
The Owen School Store sponsored by Student Council will open soon. School Store sells pencils, erasers,
grippers and other small items monthly during all lunch periods. Students can bring in up to $5.00 to spend at
the store. Parent helpers are needed to help Student Council members run the store from 10:45 to 1:15. A
date for the store will be determined soon and will be listed on the Owen website. If you are interested in
helping with the school store, please contact the Student Council advisors: Mrs. Askelson at
[email protected] or Mrs. Vlcek at [email protected].
INTRAMURALS - WIFFLE BALL Mr. Folley will run Intramural Sports throughout the year at Owen. Fourth & Fifth graders can sign up for Wiffle Ball by completing the Permission Form on the PE tab at the Owen website, click here. Wiffle Ball will be before school starting at 8:00 am. Meeting Dates:September 29, 30 and October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. We do understand some may miss meeting dates because of other obligations. That is ok. Students can make as many as possible, even if it is only one. Any questions about intramurals please
Running Club is open to all students at Owen Elementary School. To
sign up, complete the Permission Form on the PE tab at the Owen web-
site, click here, and return it to Mr. Folley.
Running Club will meet in the gym after school and finish at 4:30 pm. Parents and Owen staff are also invited
to run/walk with the club. Meeting Dates are October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 17. Full details are
available on the Permission Form. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Folley at (630) 428-6397.
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OWEN WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK 2011
October 3 - 7
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
October 3 Wear YELLOW! BE SAFE AND
SMART!
October 4 Wear GREEN!
Walking Keeps Our Planet GREEN!
October 5 Wear PURPLE! PEDESTRIAN
PARADE from the Park
October 6 Wear
SPORTS/EXERCISE Clothing!
STAY FIT AND HEALTHY!
October 7 Wear OWEN
WEAR! "Owen Gives a Hoot
About Walking!"
IN SCHOOL / Before School ACTIVITIES
Pedometers handed out to 3-5, and wrist-
bands for K-2
JOIN US
8:30 AM
Gather at Brighton
Ridge Park to
parade to school
K-3 Bicycle Safety As-sembly & "GOLDEN
SHOE" award for class with most steps
LUNCHTIME LAPS During recess students will have the option to participate in "Lunchtime Laps" around the
school grounds to help aquire more steps toward our goal of walking across America
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MARCH with the MAYORS!
Mayor Pradel and Mayor Weisner will be
leading the way!
Let's Take a NATURE HIKE!
Walk with WOODSY, and "Give a Hand,
Help the Land!"
FOLLOW THE LEADER -
MR. OWEN!
FAMILY FUN WALK!
Mom, Dad, Grandparents,
JOIN US!
Lunchtime Laps Schedule:
K 10:45-11:00
1 11:10-11:25
5 11:35-11:50
4 12:00-12:15
3 12:25-12:40
2 12:50-1:05
Over the course of the week,
students will be tallying the
number of steps taken in
order to see how far we can
"walk" across the USA!
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PTA Reflections Art Contest
2011-2012 Theme: “Diversity Means….” Entry Deadline: October 12, 2011 Contact: Kim Theiss email: [email protected]
Each year your PTA sponsors an art contest for students K-12. Students compete at their local school for an opportunity to advance to district, state and national levels. More than the competition is the invitation for stu-dents to express themselves in a fresh way. The Art in Education committee hopes to encourage every stu-dent to submit at least one entry, if not more. There are six categories to choose from and no limit to how a student can interpret the theme. Categories include: Visual Arts Music Video Production Photography Dance/Choreography Literature Entry forms and official rules may be downloaded from the Owen Elementary website at http://owen.ipsd.org/News.aspx?id=38004. If you have any questions regarding participating in this National PTA program, please contact Kim Theiss at [email protected].
Donuts with Dad
Dads, come share a morning treat with your student. You are
invited to our next Donuts with Dad on Friday, October 14th.
Watch your email for RSVP information.
Dads and Donuts FAQ's: What is Dads and Donuts? Dads and Donuts is a PTA sponsored event which provides an opportunity for Dad's and their children to start off their day other Dad's and students.
Do I need to RSVP by Friday to attend? No, but one is greatly appreciated. In an effort to manage our costs for this event, we estimate the amount of donuts and beverages required based on the number of attendees from the emails received.
What do I need to bring? Nothing, the event is provided through business donations and PTA funding.
What time is the event and how long does it last? We begin at 8:00 a.m. and the event ends at the first school bell. If you have the opportunity to come at 7:30, we wouldn't mind some extra hands to help set everything up.
Where is the event held? Dads and Donuts is held in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) which is located near the gymnasium.
What is provided? Dads and Donuts includes donuts, coffee (donated by Starbucks), juice, and milk. We order donuts that do not contain any peanuts or peanut products. Questions or to RSVP, contact Bob Murray at [email protected]
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Our annual Halloween event is scheduled for Friday, October 28th at 6:00 pm. If you have attended the event in the past, you know it is a great way to spend an evening with family and friends. The PTA plans games, entertainment and food for over 500 people! It truly is a huge event!
In order to make this year's event successful, we will again need over 200 volunteers during the evening and more importantly, we need a dedicated group of at least 6-7 people to coordinate the planning process. This scale of this event is dependent on the number of volunteers involved. The amount of games and activities will be reduced if we do not have enough volunteer support.
Planning Committee to include coordinator(s) for Food (2) Decorations (2) Games (2) Volunteers (2) Cake Walk/Other Entertainment If you are willing to help coordinate the event, please contact Melissa Naffziger at [email protected]. This year, PTA members will receive free admission to the event. Non-PTA members will be charged $2/child. Food and game tickets will be available for purchase for all attendees. Each family attending is asked to volunteer for a short time during the event. Watch your email for detailed RSVP information and volunteer sign up.
Red Ribbon Week
October 23-29 Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country, takes place an-nually in October.
Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America. Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against ille-gal drugs to keep our country and children safe.
Watch your email for information about how Owen will participate in Red Ribbon Week.
Information about Red Ribbon Week listed here was taken from the IPSD website http:ipsdweb.ipsd.org/IPPC/Default.aspx/
IPPCRedRibbon.
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Come celebrate the rich diversity that makes up our Owen Community! World Kaleido-
scope will have booths featuring different cultures from around the world. Owen volun-
teers are needed to participate in this event. There are opportunities to present a country,
share materials, bring food and help plan the event. To participate, please contact
Sunitha Narayanan at [email protected] by October 15th.
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Great News! Your computer is out of ink!
Send those empty ink, laser and toner print cartridges to Owen through
backpack mail and drop them in the collection box by the elevator.
Owen recycles the items to help fund PTA events.
Help save the earth and the Owen PTA at the same time!
Karen Dix, Recycling Coordinator, [email protected]
Clip Them and Send Them In! Two easy ways for all Owen families to get involved in helping raise funds for the school and the PTA are through the Box Tops for Education and the Labels for Education programs. Box Tops and Labels UPC's are on so many of the products that we already use in our homes, so it is as easy as cutting them off the packages before you recycle them, and sending them into school. We have PTA members who do the rest! Box Tops for Education Box Tops are found on many products including General Mills cereals, Pillsbury products, Kleenex tissues, and even Avery office supplies. Just look for the Box Tops emblems, cut them off and send them in to school. Each Box Top we submit is worth $.10, which can really add up. Last year, the PTA made close to $1000 by sending these in. This year we hope to double that number! Also, look for products that have bonus Box Tops and Bonus Certificates that may be issued at the time you check out with your register receipt. If you have any questions regard-ing this program, please email our Box Tops coordinator, Shelly Green at [email protected].
Labels for Education The Labels for Education program rewards participating schools by trading labels for items for our school. Labels for Education are now available on over 2,500 participating products such as Campbell's Soup, Post Cereals, Prego and People Magazine. To contribute to the collec-tion, just clip the Labels for Education logo with the UPC code from the participating products listed on the link then send them to school with your child or drop them in the bin by the eleva-tor next to the LMC. You can also register your Jewel-Osco Preferred Customer Card and/or your Dominick's Fresh Val-ues Card at www.eLabelsAddUp.com to earn points toward Labels for Education. Simply create an account at www.eLabelsForEducation.com by registering your Jewel-Osco Preferred Customer Card and/or your Dominick's Fresh Values Card and selecting our school. Each participating product
that you purchase using your Shopper Card(s) will earn 1 point that will be credited to Owen's Labels for Education account automatically. Plus, you can still clip and redeem participating product UPCs to earn the face value of the Labels for Education points- in addition to the 1 point you earn automatically through eLabels for Education. It's that easy! Contact Christine Janes at (630) 778-0312 or [email protected] with any questions. For participating products, click on this link: http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn/participating-products.aspx
When you send in your Labels and Box Tops, please send them in an envelope or ziplock bag with your child's classroom marked on the outside. We may be running contests or incen-tives for the class who sends in the most, and your child will want his/her class to get credit. Thanks for supporting these programs.
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Owen PTA Resale Fundraiser By Mary Frances Koyl It was a foggy morning for Owen’s semi-annual Resale fundraiser on Saturday, September 10
th. But that didn’t deter hun-
dreds of shoppers from getting great bar-gains and contributing to Owen PTA.
Saturday morning, doors opened to the public at 7:00 am. Shoppers included Owen families, teachers, neighbors, residents from the surrounding cities, and even families from as far as central Illinois. Shopping was open from 7-11:00 am and reopened from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm for the half price sale. A presale was also held on Friday night, September 9
th for Resale vol-
unteers. The Owen gym was filled with gently used children’s clothes, shoes, toys, books, strollers, bikes and baby equipment. The Resale volunteers skillfully organized it into easy to navigate departments. While there were thousands of items to choose from, there was plenty of space to see the merchandise and stake out a spot to sort the loot. There were tons of name brands like Fisher Price, Graco, Schwinn, Duplo, Abercrombie, Gap, AE, Hollister, Nike, and Gymboree just to name a few. Prices were incredible and many items looked as if they were practically new. Everyone was getting great deals.
This mom and daughter duo (above) completed their toddler present shopping for the year, spending about $200! They have attended the Owen Resale for the last several years and are always pleased with the selection and prices. Angie Gaul and Mary Huff, former Owen & McCarty PTA lead-ers and founding coordinators of the Resale, reflected on how the Resale has developed over the past 10 years. “This is our 22
nd Resale. We started doing a joint Resale with McCarty
[Elementary School] and making $3,000. Now we have grown so much. Yesterday, at the presale, we made $6,000.” Last year, the Owen Resales grossed $52,000 with more than $11,000 benefiting Owen PTA. Owen PTA uses the money to fund educational programs, assemblies, field trips, and social events for Owen Elementary students, families and teachers. The Resale is not only a major fundraiser for the Owen PTA, it is also a great way for Owen families to make some extra money and clean out their kids’ closets. Sellers who volunteer for a 4 hour shift get 80% of their ticketed price back. Any un-sold merchandise is returned to the seller. There is also an option to donate unsold small ticket items to charity. As the Resale has grown over the years, the planning committee has diversified to include not only current and former Owen families but also many volunteers from the Naperville and Aurora area. Owen sellers comprise of 25-40% of the sellers, with the majority of sellers and volunteers coming from the community. Since the Owen PTA receives the fund-ing, the Resale committee would like to see continued support from Owen volunteers both on the planning committee and as sellers or volunteers. If you would like more information about becoming a Resale committee member, please contact Carol Alt at [email protected]. Did you miss the Resale in September? Don’t worry…the next Owen Resale will be Saturday, March 3,
2012. More in-
formation will be emailed to PTA members when it is available. To get all the latest news and deadlines for seller sign up, join the Owen Resale Yahoo group by sending a blank email to [email protected]. Or follow on Facebook by searching OwenPTAResale.
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Market Day Fundraising
Owen PTA 2011/2012
Market Day is our PTA’s monthly fundraising
program where you can purchase restaurant
quality food at grocery store prices.
Last school year, over $2300 was raised.
Orders can be placed on-line at
www.marketday.com
A paper order form will come home each month.
Return it to school ASAP if not ordering on-line.
Pick-ups are in the Owen Multi-Purpose Room
every month from 4:15—5:15pm. Dates at right.
Order and prepay online for curbside service at
pick-up.
Can’t make the pick-up?
Contact a Market Day Mom. We’re here to help.
Questions? Contact the Market Day Moms:
Bonnie Budzyn 630-778-6165 [email protected]
Karen Kleronomos 630-215-9301 [email protected]
If you would like to volunteer, return bottom portion to school ASAP!!
Cell Phone
Name
E-mail address
I can help with:
I can’t be at school on pick-up day,
Pick-up day at Owen sometimes.
Time commitment: 3:15 until 4:00.
Whatever is needed; contact me.
Day Phone
Please consider
volunteering at the monthly
pick-ups. Your help is
vital to the continued
success of this program.
Mark your calendar now!
Put a sticker on the FRIDAY before pick-up to be sure and enter your order by the deadline. All online orders must be input by 11pm the Friday before the pick-up.
PICK-UP: 4:15-5:15 pm
Multi-Purpose Room
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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UPCOMING EVENTS Special Needs Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
6:30-8:30pm at Still Middle School
“Dad’s Night Out”
Tuesday, Oct 4th @ 7:00pm
Tommy Nevin’s Pub (103rd and Rte 59)
Contact Matt at [email protected] for more info
October 2011
Special Needs PTA
Questions about the SN-PTA? Contact Pattie at [email protected]
Dominick’s eScript Sign up with your Fresh Values Card and 4%
of your purchase sale goes directly to the
IPSN-PTA
Log on to www.eScrip.com to register your
card today or at any Dominick’s store
“LIKE” us on FACEBOOK Search for “Indian Prairie Special Needs
PTA” and stay up-to-date with
events and announcements
NEXT IPSN-PTA MEETING: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at
7:00pm in the Crouse Education
Center 780 Shoreline Drive
GUEST SPEAKER: Karen Belcher
Special Education Advocate She will be speaking on topics such
as IEP Meetings, goal writing, and
special needs education issues.
*NOTE: due to the Resource Fair
on 10/18/11, there will NOT be an
IPSN-PTA Meeting.
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Join the Owen Parent Teacher Association PTA Membership forms were sent home in the School Registration packets but if you
forgot to join, it’s not too late! It is only $15 per family to join.
Membership gives you one vote at PTA meetings, a free copy of the Student Direc-
tory, and important PTA news updates through the PTA email announcements. It is
also a great opportunity to volunteer with school programs and events, meet other parents and become
more involved with our school.
Forms are available at the Owen website or by clinking Membership Form and Volunteer Form. Descrip-
tions of all the PTA volunteer opportunities are available by clicking here.
If you have any questions about joining or volunteering for PTA, contact Carol Alt, Membership Chair,
at [email protected]. We hope you’ll join us!
Owen PTA Board Positions Available
We have an exciting school year planned with many PTA sponsored activities and events. We
are looking for a few more parent volunteers to join us in leadership roles on the PTA Board.
Most Chairperson positions only require a few hours a month of your time. If you are in-
terested or have any questions, please contact Jen Barron, 2nd Vice President, at jenniferbar-
Budget and Finance Chair: A volunteer is needed to work with the Treasurer to monitor and
maintain the budget. This person would also serve on the PTA Board and attend all board and
general meetings.
Educational Enrichment Chair II: A chairperson is needed to oversee the event coordinators
of the Green Owls Club and Young Author Program/student generated books (KinderPress,
First Edition, Going2Press, Publishing Center in grades 3-5). This person would also serve on
the PTA Board and attend all board and general meetings.
Legislative Representative: A chairperson is needed for coordinating PTA efforts regarding
legislation that affects children. This person would also serve on the PTA Board and attend all
board and general meetings.
Service Chair: A chairperson is needed to oversee the Apparel, Community Service, Kinder-
garten Parent Preview Night, Kindergarten Orientation, Picture Day and School Supply Kit co-
ordinators. This person would also serve on the PTA Board and attend all board and general
meetings.
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PTA Volunteer Opportunities
Helping Hands Households Needed
The Helping Hand Program was established in 1967 to provide children with adult assis-
tance during an emergency. As part of the district's safety program, children learn that a
home displaying a red Helping Hand poster in a front window is a safe place to go when
they are frightened, sick, injured, or lost. Helping Hand households are instructed to
contact the police immediately whenever a child needs assistance.
Interested persons can email Kim Williams, Owen PTA Helping Hand Coordinator, at
[email protected], for more information and an application.
Red Ribbon Week Coordinator
Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country, takes place annually in October. A coordinator is needed to work with the Student Services Director, Mr. Martin, to plan the week of activities, order “giveaways” for the students and put up red ribbons around the trees at school. If you are in-terested, please contact Patty Stich, Health and Safety Chair, at [email protected].
Social Committee
The Owen PTA Social Chairs are looking for volunteers to be Room Parents, Winter Party Coordinators
and Volunteers, and Spring Curriculum Party Coordinators and Volunteers. Watch your email for spe-
cific classroom needs. Contact Melissa Naffziger at [email protected] for more information or
to sign up.
Halloween Party Coordinators are needed to help plan this huge family event. Volunteers are needed to
coordinate Food, Decorations, Games, Cake Walk/Other Entertainment and Event Volunteers. Contact
Melissa Naffziger at [email protected] to volunteer.
The Owen PTA has many, many volunteer opportunities for parents. For a complete list and de-
scriptions, click here to go to the Owen website to download the pdf. If you have any questions,
please contact Carol Alt, Membership Chair at [email protected].
Publicity Committee
A Scrapbook/Historian volunteer is needed to create a photo book of this year’s PTA activities. This is pro-ject can be done at home with a flexible timeline. We are also looking for a volunteer or volunteers to work on this Newsletter. This person or people would work a few hours a month on brainstorming ideas for the month, researching articles, working on layout or proofreading. Working on the newsletter is a great way to learn more about everything happening at Owen. To volunteer or if you have any questions about these positions, please contact Mary Frances Koyl at [email protected]
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Environmental Committee News
OWEN GREEN OWLS (Owen’s Eco-Club)
Join us for our next meeting:
Wednesday, October 19th
3:35 – 5:00 pm in the MPR (Multipurpose Room)
We will be learning about ORGANIC FOOD and hope to have another SPE-CIAL GUEST from the Green Earth Institute! It will be a lot of hands-on fun and EVERYONE is welcome to join us! Remember to bring a healthy snack!
If you haven’t attended before and are interested in joining the Green Owls, please plan on attending the meeting on October 19th in the MPR. Send us an email that you are interested and we will for-ward to you a permission slip for your child. We do ask that all parents plan to attend at least one meeting during the year to help us. We look forward to seeing you!
Contact Nancy Cabrera at [email protected] for info or permission slip! Ms. Mary Dolan is our faculty advisor for this year.
GREEN OWL CLUB Wednesdays: 3:35pm - 5:00pm
It’s part science, part nature, and ALL fun!
October 19, 2011
November 16, 2011
December 14, 2011
January 18, 2011
February 15, 2011
March 14, 2011
April 25, 2011
May 16, 2011
All of our meetings are open for anyone to attend at anytime, so if you can attend
one or all you are always welcome! Just fill out the permission slip. We also en-
courage parents to attend meetings with us to help and learn as well.
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GREEN OWL ECO CLUB MEETING WAS SEPTEMBER 21 by Jodi Trendler
Our Green Owls met for our first meeting this year and had a great time! We had the honor of starting our year with a VERY special guest: MR OWEN! Mr. Owen (pictured stand-ing), Owen Wavrinek--our school’s namesake, joined us for our first meeting to discuss taking pride in our school and how we can all help to keep our school beautiful. This summer, Mr. Owen spent a significant amount of time trying to keep up with the weeds in the front of the school building, but unfortunately due the significant size of the gardens at our school, was unable to keep up. He enlisted the help of our district Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. Todd DePaul (pictured seated) to gain control of the weed population, as well as trim the bushes in the front so that our school looks much more inviting. Mr. Owen also plans to work with the district staff to help develop a re-landscaping plan for the front of the building. If any parents are interested in helping with this project, please contact Jodi Trendler: [email protected].
Environmental Committee News
During our meeting we discussed VERMICOMPOSTING, which is composting using worms. Everyone enjoyed seeing, touching, feeding and re-bedding our squirmy little red friends. We learned that vermicomposting is a great way to keep food waste out of landfills where it is only a waste product, and can be turned into a very valuable fertilizer for our gardens and plants. Keeping worms is VERY easy and a great way to save money by making your own fertilizer at home! For further information on vermicom-posting, here is a great website with a fun interactive game you can play with your students: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Vermi/Game/wormbin.html
And if you are interested in purchasing a vermicomposter like the one we have used for your own use: http://www.amazon.com/Worm-Factory-DS3GT-3-Tray-Composter/dp/B000S6LZBO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316794946&sr=8-1
Our project for the day was to make shirts for our meetings. We used recycled felt to make owl cut-outs to be ironed on our shirts and then we decorated them with various paints. Be sure to wear your shirts for our meeting next month on October 19
th!
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Owen PTA Board 2011/2012
NAME TITLE EMAIL
SandyZurawski President [email protected]
Sue McGuire 1st Vice President [email protected]
Jen Barron 2nd Vice President [email protected]
Bonnie Budzyn Treasurer [email protected]
Jill Walker Recording Secretary [email protected]
Sandi Croll Corresponding Secretary [email protected]
OPEN Budget and Finance Chair
Ekta Punwani Educational Enrichment Chair I [email protected]
OPEN Educational Enrichment Chair II
Jodi Trendler Environmental [email protected]
Patty Stich Health & Safety Chair [email protected]
Patti Bolek IPSN Liaison [email protected]
Kim Williams IPPC Representative [email protected]
OPEN Legislative Representative
Carol Alt Membership Chair [email protected]
Sunitha Narayanan PDAC Liaison [email protected]
Mary Frances Koyl Public Relations Chair [email protected]
OPEN Service Chair
Melissa Naffziger Social Chair [email protected]
Molly Seago Social Co-Chair [email protected]
Laura Tasker Ways & Means Chair [email protected]
October 2011, Volume 3, Issue 3 Page 16
Owen Elementary PTA Newsletter
1560 Westglen Drive
Naperville, IL 60565
Owen Elementary PTA
The next Market Day pick up will be
Tuesday, October 4th, 4:15-5:15
The October order deadline will be
October 28th with pick up on Novem-
ber 1st. Order now for Thanksgiving!
www.marketday.com
Thank you for supporting the Owen
PTA and its programs through your
Market Day Purchases.
Questions or want to volunteer? Con-
tact the Market Day Moms:
Bonnie Budzyn
Karen Kleronomos
Phone: 630-428-7300
Attendance Line: 630-428-6030
Owen website:
www.owen.ipsd.org
Give a Hoot About Owen!!!
Owen Owls!!
The Owen PTA sponsors many wonderful
programs such as Publishing Centers, Field
Trips, Curricular parties, Fifth Grade Fare-
well, Assemblies, Fourth Grade State Fair,
Donuts with Dads, the Halloween Event,
the Back to School, Ice Cream Social, Field
Day, Art Awareness, the Eco Club and
many other wonderful programs.
None of this would be possible without
YOUR help and support. We appreciate
and thank you for all that you do!!!!
NEWSLETTER CONTENT
NEEDED BY OCTOBER 21
Committee chairs and program coordinators should submit content for the next newsletter before October 21st.
We are looking for volunteers to help put our monthly newsletter together.
Contact:
Mary Frances Koyl
We welcome your input.
Please send us your com-
ments or information to be
included in the newsletter.
Monday, October 10th
Columbus Day
Wednesday, October 12th
Teacher In-Service Day
Students dismissed at
12:15 pm
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