Thursday, November 5, 2009

November Updates


Chili's Benefit Days

Friday, November 6, November 13 and November 20

Brand new this year! Dine in, carry out or cater through the Chicago Ridge location with the Chili's District 128 coupon and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to PFA.

Uno's Benefit Day

Thursday, November 12

Uno's will donate up to 20% of all sales from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (including dine and carry out) that have District 128 coupons.

Entertainment Books

November 2 - December 4

Every child will bring home one Entertainment Book to sell for $20. The new books are larger than ever and only available through school fundraisers for this price. If you need extra books please contact Jen Landers 597-1123 or Donna Pawlak 389-7435.

Carson's Community Day

Saturday, November 14

You may purchase a Carson's coupon book for $5. The coupons are good on Saturday, November 14 at any Carson's location! Included in it is a $10 off a $10 purchase, a 30% off early bird coupon, and 6 other 20%/15% off coupons! You may purchase through the school offices or contact Kim Kent 489-5074 or Teri Atut 597-0464.

Entertainment Book Fundraiser

This fundraiser will run from November 2 - December 4. We are asking each family to sell one book per child. We do have extra books if you are willing to sell more. The money raised by this fundraiser helps the PFA to fund many programs and activities that would not otherwise be available to your child. In addition to that we offer financial support to each of the four schools when special projects arise--such as Indian Hill's new media center.


There is also the opportunity to sell books to family and friends outside the Chicago area. Please see the insert in the bag regarding other areas' books.


We need your support to make this year successful!! However if you wish to send back the book and not participate, please send back the book in the bag with your child's name. We are not able to accept torn or damaged books.


If you have any questions please let us know. Jen Landers 597-1123 Donna Pawlak 389-7435

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

eScrip

We need your help!!! Help us raise $$$$$! Sign up with e-Scrip.

eScrip is unique---there is absolutely no cost to you! If you shop at Dominicks, Office Max, Food-4-Less, etc., sign up online and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to your school PFA! All you need to do is register your Dominicks card, or credit card online!!!

Step 1: Go to www.escrip.com
Step 2: Click on "sign-up"
Step 3: Follow the instructions

Group Name: District 128PFA
Group ID: 500016483

Thanks for your help!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

October Updates

Uno's Benefit Day

Thursday, October 8, Uno's is sponsoring a Benefit Day. Dine in or carry-out and Uno's will donate 20% of all sales. You need to have the Uno's District 128 coupon. Be sure to tell your family and friends!

Bowling A

Friday, October 9, is Bowling A at Palos Lanes. Remember there is no alcohol allowed at any PFA event where children are present. Thank you!

Market Day

Market Day forms are due in by October 16, and pick-up is scheduled for October 22, from
5:15 - 6:15 p.m. at Navajo. We encourage you to order market day online---there are more incentives! If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ricker @385-8698.

Ice Skating Party

Friday, October 23, is a half-day of school. The PFA is hosting a Skate Party at SouthWest Ice Arena from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Country House Benefit Night

Monday, October 26, Country House is sponsoring a Benefit Night. Country House will donate 40% of all dining sales at their restaurant from 4-9 p.m.! Be sure to tell your family and friends!

Family Fun Night

Wednesday, October 28, PFA is hosting Booingo from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Independence Jr. High School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Advance ticket sales end October 23. There are limited bingo cards available at the door so reserve your Booingo cards now! Each purchased ticket will receive one bingo card, a bottle of water & popcorn! Adult tickets are $4, childrens tickets are $3 and additional bingo cards are $1 each. Return your order form to school labeled PFA Booingo attention Diane Hoge or Jen Landers.

Carson's Community Day Coupon Books

Carson's Community Day coupon books will be available soon. The coupon books include $10 off any item of $10 or more, early bird 30% off coupon (shop 6-9 a.m.), six 20% off coupons (may use online) and five bonus offers! The cost of the coupon book is $5 and the entire cost is donated directly to our school! Our school shopping day is November 14. The books will be available at Booing and the parent-teacher conferences. You may also contact Kim Kent @489-5074 or Teri Atut @597-0464 for coupon books. Happy Shopping!

Entertainment Books

The Entertainment Book fundraiser begins November 2.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

World's Finest Candy Money Due

Reminder - World's Finest Candy Money is due Thursday, October 1st.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Important PFA Reminder

Just a reminder that there is no alocohol permitted at any PFA function where children are present.

D128 PFA Information Update - September

Market Day - Market Day Pickup, Thursday, September 24 @ Navajo 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Ice Skating Party - Friday, September 25, Ice Skating Party @ Southwest Ice Arena 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Barraco's Benefit Day - Monday, September 28 & Tuesday, September 29 -- Two nights to help our district and enjoy the wonderful food at Barraco's - dine at Evergreen location or order carryout from Crestwood location!

PFA Commitee Head Meeting - All Committee Head Meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at IJHS Library 6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 24, 2009

D128 PFA Information Update - Monday August 24

PFA Board Meeting
All members welcomed. Wednesday September 2 @ 9:30 a.m. at Indian Hill School.

D128 School Board Meeting
Open to the public. Wednesday September 9 @ 7:00 p.m. at District Office.

School Spirit Wear Sale
August 24 - September 18
You can order school clothing for your child. Samples will be available at registration and open house. Orders should arrive by the beginning of October.

World's Finest Chocolate
September 3 - October 1
Each family is asked to either sell one box of 50 candy bars @ $1/bar or return the unopened box with $25.

Uno's Benefit Night
Thursday, September 10
Uno's will donate up to 20% of all sales from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. that have the Uno's District 128 coupon.

Barraco's Ristorante & Pizzeria Benefit
Monday, September 28th & Tuesday, September 29th
Two nights to help our district and enjoy the wonderful food of Barraco's. Dine at the Evergreen location or order carryout from the Crestwood location.

Market Day
Forms Due: September 18th
Pickup: Thursday, September 24th 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. at Navajo
Contact Info: Nikki @ 385-8698 http://www.marketday.com/

Monday, May 11, 2009

D128 PFA Information Update - Monday May 11, 2009

PFA Board Meeting
All members welcomed. Wednesday May 13th @ 6pm at Indian Hill School.

D128 School Board Meeting
Open to the public. Wednesday May 13th @ 7pm at District Office.

D128 PFA BLOG: http://pfa.d128.k12.il.us/
D128 Website: http://www.d128.k12.il.us/ or www.palos128.org

** Market Day **
Forms Due: Friday May 22th
Internet Orders Due: Monday, May 25, 2009 11:00pm CST
Pickup: Thur May 28, 5:15-6:15 @ Navajo
Contact Info: Nikki @ 385-8698http://www.marketday.com/

**School Spirit Wear**
Place your orders by May 29th.

** District 128 Calendar Updates ** (Copied from the D128 website)SCHOOL CLOSINGS - http://www.palos128.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132:spring-newsletter&catid=50:superintendent&Itemid=92
Friday, June 5th is a full day of attendance for K-8th grade students.
Students will need to report on Monday, June 8th for 1 hour for their final day of attendance.

Monday, April 6, 2009

D128 PFA Information Update - Monday April 6, 2009

PFA Board Meeting
All members welcomed.
Wednesday April 8th @ 6pm at Indian Hill School.

D128 School Board
MeetingOpen to the public.
Wednesday April 8th @ 7pm at District Office.

D128 PFA BLOG: http://pfa.d128.k12.il.us/
D128 Website: http://www.d128.k12.il.us/ or www.palos128.org

** Market Day **
Forms Due: Friday April 24th
Internet Orders Due: Monday, April 27, 2009 11:00pm CST
Pickup: Thur Apr 30, 5:15-6:15 @ Navajo
Contact Info: Nikki @ 385-8698
http://www.marketday.com/

**EVENT REMINDER** Thursday April 16th
The PFA Volunteer Information Night/1154 Lill Party
7:00 pm at Chippewa School
A chance for parents to see all the things the PFA does, as well aswhat is already being planned for the next school year. Parents will have the opportunity to sign up for committees if they wish to become more involved with our district. There will also be a 1154 LILL custom handbag representative on handthis evening. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the PFA.
1154 LILL is a Chicago based company which offers clients the opportunity to design their own unique handbags and accessories.
Check out their website at http://www.1154lill.com/home/ for more information.

** District 128 Calendar Updates ** (Copied from the D128 website)
SCHOOL CLOSINGS - http://www.palos128.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=132:spring-newsletter&catid=50:superintendent&Itemid=92
On January 15th and 16th, 2009, our schools were closed due to the extreme cold weather conditions. Illinois School Code requires 176 days of student attendance, so these days must be made up. Our staff reported to our schools on January 16th for a Teacher Institute and will now forfeit their May 8th Institute day. Friday, May 8th will now become a ½ day of attendance for all students and a ½ day of School Improvement for Staff. Our original calendar also called for one hour of student attendance on June 5th. Friday, June 5th will now become a full day of attendance for K-8th grade students to make-up for January 16th. Students will now need to report on Monday, June 8th for 1 hour for their final day of attendance.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

D128 PFA Information Update - Tuesday March 10th 2009

PFA Board Meeting
All members welcomed.
Wednesday March 11th @ 6pm at Indian Hill School.

D128 School Board Meeting
Open to the public. Wednesday March 11th @ 7pm at District Office.

D128 PFA BLOG: http://pfa.d128.k12.il.us/
D128 Website: http://www.d128.k12.il.us/

** MARKET DAY CHANGES - THIS MONTH ONLY**
Forms Due: Thursday Mar 12th
Internet Orders Due: Thursday Mar 12 @ 11:00pm CST
Pickup: Monday Mar 16, 5:30-6:00 @ Navajo
Contact Info: Nikki @ 385-8698
http://www.marketday.com/

**D128 Candlelight Bowling Raffle**
Congratuations to Mrs. Patnaude (3rd Grade Chippewa) for winning the 46' TV.

**EVENT REMINDER** Thursday April 16th
The PFA Volunteer Information Night.
A chance for parents to see all the things the PFA does, as well aswhat is already being planned for the next school year. Parents will have the opportunity to sign up for committees if they wish to become more involved with our district. There will also be a 1154 LILL custom handbag representative on handthis evening.
1154 LILL is a Chicago based company which offers clients the opportunity to design their own unique handbags and accessories.
Check out their website at http://www.1154lill.com/home/ for more information.

**2009 PFA Discount Cards Fundraiser **
Thanks for your participation

Friday, February 20, 2009

D129 Candlelight Bowling & Raffle-Samsung 46-inch TV

** RAFFLE REMINDER ** D128 PFA TV Raffle (Feb 28th)
Win A Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Check out the TV features at:http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46A550-46-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B0014175E8
Other prizes include a Samsung Blue Ray player & $150-cash.
Winner will be picked at the Candlelight Bowling Event on Feb 28th.Winner need not be present. The raffle is open to anyone (only 500 tickets sold). Don't forget to order raffle tickets for your friends. Any remaining raffle tickets will be sold the night of the event.
Any questions or if you need a pre-order form please contact Donna Pawlak @ (708) 389-7435 or JennyLanders @ 597-1123.

**CANDLELIGHT BOWLING UPDATE**
1st D128 Candlelight Bowling Night
Saturday Feb 28th. Centennial Lanes - Tinley Park.
Check in @7:30,buffet dinner @8:00 .
$60 per couple includes 3 games(shoes), food and unlimited fun. Cash bar.
Participants can request bowling partners or let us team you up with others!!
Absolutely no bowling knowledge or experience is needed to participate and have fun.
PFA is accepting donations for gift basket raffles until Feb 20th.
Any questions or if you need a sign-up form please contact Donna Pawlak @ (708) 389-7435 or Jenny Landers @ 597-1123.

Thanks for your support of the D128 PFA.
Julie Reidy, D128 PFA Secretary Email: D128PFASEC@GMAIL.COM

D129 Candlelight Bowling & Raffle-Samsung 46-inch TV

** RAFFLE REMINDER ** D128 PFA TV Raffle (Feb 28th)Win A Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.Check out the features at:http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46A550-46-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B0014175E8Other prizes include a Samsung Blue Ray player & $150-cash.
Raffle Ticket order form is attached.Winner will be picked at the Candlelight Bowling Event on Feb 28th.Winner need not be present.The raffle is open to anyone (only 500 tickets sold). Don't forget toorder raffle tickets for your friends.Any remaining raffle tickets will be sold the night of the event.
Any questions please contact Donna Pawlak @ (708) 389-7435 or JennyLanders @ 597-1123.
**CANDLELIGHT BOWLING UPDATE** 1st D128 Candlelight Bowling NightSaturday Feb 28th. Centennial Lanes - Tinley Park. check in @7:30,buffet dinner@8pm.$60 per couple includes 3 games(shoes), food and unlimited fun. Cash bar.Participants can request bowling partners or let us team you up with others!!Absolutely no bowling knowledge or experience is needed to participateand have fun.
Event ticket form is attached and can be printed and returned to school.PFA is accepting donations for gift basket raffles until Feb 20th.
Any questions please contact Donna Pawlak @ (708) 389-7435 or JennyLanders @ 597-1123.
Thanks for your support of the D128 PFA.Julie Reidy, D128 PFA Secretary Email: D128PFASEC@GMAIL.COM

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

PFA Information Update - February 2009

PFA Board Meeting
All members welcomed. Wednesday Feb 11th @ 6pm at Indian Hill School.

A PFA goal is to assist in achieving the greatest opportunities for the children of D128. The PFA is considering a donation towards educational technology tools for the district as a way to achieve this goal. This months meeting will host a special presentation @6pm from "Smart Technologies". This company sells SMART boards – Interactive Whiteboard Systems for use by educators in classrooms.
Link to general SMART board fact sheet:
http://www2.smarttech.com/NR/rdonlyres/EF1C7F0E-726B-44DE-B2C5-B9A5CB45F66D/0/600i2FactsheetEducation_high.pdf

D128 School Board Meeting
Open to the public. Wednesday Feb 11th @ 7pm at District Office.

**EVENT UPDATE** 1st D128 Candlelight Bowling Night
Saturday Feb 28th. Centennial Lanes - Tinley Park. 7:30 checkin, buffet dinner@8pm.
$60 per couple includes 3 games(shoes), food and unlimited fun. Cash bar.
Event ticket form is attached and can be printed and returned to school.
PFA is accepting donations for gift basket raffles until Feb 20th.
Questions or donations: Donna Pawlak:708-389-7435 or Jen Landers:708-597-1123

2009 PFA Discount Cards
On sale Feb 4th thru Feb 27th
The orange cards are a great way to save at area shops and restaurants all year round.
Need additional cards for friends & family? Contact Donna Pawlak or Jen Landers.


Market Day Information
Forms Due: Friday Feb 20th
Internet Orders Due: Monday Feb 23 @ NOON
Pickup: Thursday Feb 26, 5:15-6:15 @ Navajo Contact Info: Nikki @ 385-8698


** EVENT REMINDER** Ice Skating Party
Tuesday Feb 24th 1:00-3:00. (1/2 day) Admission: $5.00 includes skates.

Need PFA Info? Contact: D128PFASEC@GMAIL.COM
Julie Reidy, PFA Secretary