Spring Ave PTO is sponsoring a visit from Staley Da Bear for a bullying presentation that will happen at the beginning of the school day. Bear Down on Bullying and wear your Orange and Blue!
We are once again hoping to provide meals for our staff during Parent Teacher Conferences later this month. This is a great way to help out the staff during a very busy couple of days. The teachers really appreciate and enjoy this!
For conferences on October 27th, we are seeking volunteers to provide food, beverages, and paper goods. The food can be dropped off at the school or delivered there.
For conferences on October 29th, we are asking for donations to provide a catered meal from Cafe Salsa for the group. Any amount is helpful!
If you are able to help cover the cost please follow the below instructions:
* Cash or check (made out to Spring Avenue PTO)
* Zelle (springavepto@gmail.com -- include "Conference Meal" in the memo line)
*If you are interested in volunteering for either day, please Sign Up Here.*
Thank you for your continued support! If you have any questions please contact Jenny Tily at jennifer.g.tily@gmail.com or 217-415-9387.
Upcoming PTO Meeting - Thursday, 10/23
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at 9am.
*Bring your ID to check in at the front desk and meet in the Spring Ave Cafeteria*
Volunteers Needed for Spring Avenue Book Fair - October 23rd-29th
We're excited to announce that our annual Spring Avenue Book Fair is coming up soon, and we need YOUR help to make it a success!
**Please sign up to volunteer using THIS SignUpGenius**
Book Fair Schedule:
*Thursday, October 23 – unpacking and setting up book fair
*Friday, October 24 – Student browsing during the school day (no sales). Volunteers help students complete wish lists
*Monday, October 27 – 12:00-7:00 pm during Parent-Teacher Conferences (no student attendance), volunteers help with check out
*Wednesday, October 29 – Student purchasing during the school day, 4:00-7:00 pm during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Volunteers help with check out and pack up.
We Need Volunteers!
The Book Fair is a wonderful community event that brings the joy of reading to our students, but it can't happen without parent volunteers. We need help with:
*Setting up and organizing the Book Fair
*Assisting families during shopping hours
*Helping students during purchasing times
*Managing checkout
*Breaking down the fair at the end
Even an hour of your time makes a huge difference! No experience necessary—just a willingness to help our young readers find books they'll love.
Online Shopping Available: Families may also purchase online for delivery to Spring Avenue at www.abcfairs.com (Important: Please note Spring Avenue at checkout). See attached flyer!
Many thanks to our PTO for hosting this wonderful event for our community of readers, and thank you in advance for your volunteer support!
Questions? Please contact Colleen Garbe, colleen.garbe@gmail.com
Mark your calendars now! Go to Buona Beef for dinner next Monday, October 20th and help our PTO earn money for our next school assembly.
Buona Beef will donate 20% of sales back to our PTO.
*Be sure to show the flyer below IN PERSON upon checkout.*
Sign up HERE: SPOOKY Sprint Sign Up
$10 via Zelle at springavepto@gmail.com or purchase tickets HERE
There’s still time to sign up for this year’s Witches Ride—Friday, October 17th at 4:30 PM.
If you missed the auction, no worries!
To join:
Send a $35 donation via Zelle at springavepto@gmail.com or purchase tickets HERE
Email Carrie Jablonski at cjablonski15@gmail.com to receive your invitation or ask questions.
Can’t Ride? Come Cheer!
We’ll be tossing candy and circling Spring Avenue School and Waiola Park—bring the kids and enjoy the fun along our mapped route!
Fun Lunch - Friday, 10/17
The first Fun Lunch of the year is this Friday, October 17th from Ledo’s. Your child will be served cheese pizza or chicken tenders plus chips, dessert, and a drink.
Thank you to all who have volunteered to help pass out lunches!
We are partnering with Ledo’s Pizza again this year to showcase your child’s artwork on his/her very own pizza box. Ledo’s will generously donate 15% of proceeds from any order back to the PTO.
Be sure to Mention Spring Avenue when you order to ensure your purchase is credited.
TODAY, Kindergarten students will have the opportunity to showcase their own pizza box artwork.
How It Works:
*Each month, one grade level will create custom pizza box designs.
*Parents can order a 16” pizza from Ledo’s and have it packaged in their child’s one-of-a-kind pizza box on a designated date.
* To participate, simply call Ledo’s to place your order and provide your child’s name when their grade level is featured.
We’re excited to see our students’ creativity shine through this partnership, and we appreciate your support in making this fundraiser a success!
🍕🌭 Spring Avenue Fun Lunch! 🌭🍕
Fun Lunch is back!
The Spring Avenue PTO is hosting four Fun Lunches this year with kid-pleasing food delivered to school from local restaurants.
Just like last year, we're asking you to opt in or out of all four lunches as a package. When you submit this form, you'll select which menu item your student wants from each restaurant. (If you have multiple students at Spring Avenue, please scroll down and enter each child's preferences in a different box.)
Fun Lunch will take place during the regular lunch hour on the following dates:
October 17: Ledo's
December 12: Cafe Salsa
March 13: Mangia Mangia
May 22: Buona Beef
Please consider helping the PTO offset the cost by donating $35 for each child who participates. (The one-time payment covers all four lunches.) The PTO expects Fun Lunch to cost $9,000 this year, so your support helps ensure we can keep this kid-favorite tradition going.
If you're able to contribute, you can pay with cash, check (made out to Spring Avenue PTO), Zelle (springavepto@gmail.com -- include "Fun Lunch" and your child's last name in the memo line), or on the PTO website.
Submit this form by October 1 to guarantee your child gets in on the FUN!
Chipotle Fundraiser - Tuesday, 9/16
Mark your calendars now to order Chipotle for dinner next Tuesday. Chipotle will generously donate 25% of sales back to our PTO.
Location: 5801 S. La Grange Rd. Countryside, IL 60525
Time: 4-8pm
How: Order online for pickup using code C9WJJ36 or show the flyer in person
Picture Day is THIS THURSDAY, September 11th!
Some things to think about before picture day as they are the most common reasons we see kids get retakes:
Do you want them to remove/keep glasses on?
If they're wearing a cardigan or fleece do you want them to take it off?
Hair up/down/behind their ears?
Remind them to SMILE!
Speaking of retakes.....they will be Tuesday, October 28th in case your child has to miss or you are not happy with their picture.
Any questions? Contact Gina Budde at ginavbudde@gmail.com.
Join us on the 1000 block of Catherine for Spring Avenue School’s first Back to School Block Party!
$20 per family. Zelle Spring Avenue PTO with your last name
Watch the Bears/Chiefs game
4th Quarter squares raffle
Face Painting and kids’ activity stations
Food Truck
Gurrie snacks and drinks for purchase
