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Voice your choice: Vote for 2011-12 PTA officers What’s next
April opens with an election that has tremendous President: Judy Nagel-Conley
impact on our daily lives. On April 5, we elect repre- Vice President: Susan Corrigan The next meeting
sentatives to the school board, park board, city coun- Treasurer: Beth Siwicki When: 7 p.m. Thursday,
cil and other local governments. Those we elect will Secretary: Christie Willhite April 21
set help our tax bills and decide how to spend our PTA members interested in these positions may Where: Brookdale’s
collective money on services that affect our house- nominate themselves before the vote. To learn about Multipurpose Room
holds and our families. an office, contact any of the current officers. On the agenda: Election of
Later this month we’ll have our own elections at Parents, teachers and staff who have been PTA officers to the Executive
Brookdale that, on a smaller scale, will set a course members for at least 30 days before the election are Committee for 2011-12
for the events, activities and purchases that enrich eligible to vote.
our children’s educational opportunities. At the PTA Thank you to the candidates for volunteering to PTA meeting schedule
meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21, the member- serve. Thank you, also, to the members of the Nomi- May 27: 1:30 p.m. with vote
ship will elect officers to the Executive Committee. nating Committee for your time and diligence: Melis- on 2011-12 budget; Volun-
The Nominating Committee recruited and evaluat- sa Winchester, Jennifer Flood, Amy Hausman, Saily teer Appreciation Tea fol-
ed candidates and recommends the following slate: Joshi, Karen Lankisch and alternate Amy Erickson. lows the meeting
Spring into new habits VARIETY: Bring your talents to light as a PTA volunteer
As the weather improves, the Health (Continued from page 1) with so many other things grabbing for your at-
tention and your kids', your support of their edu-
and Safety Committee encourages
Volunteer in your child's classroom. cation is critical in motivating them to be suc-
everyone to walk or ride bikes to Attend PTA meetings and introduce yourself cessful.
school. to someone new. We on the executive com- Just as we saw the wide variety of talent within
It’s great exercise for children and mittee would certainly love to meet you! our student body on March 18, I am quite cer-
parents, and can greatly reduce traffic Share ideas of new things to try that would tain there is a wide variety of abilities and ideas
congestion around the building before benefit all of our students at Brookdale (and waiting to express themselves among our parent
and after school. be willing to help make them happen). body.
So often our job as parents requires a lot of Will you commit to support your child's educa-
Go for a walk or a ride and, as al-
sacrifice — of time, money, energy; you know be- tion now and in the future by stepping onto the
ways, be safe! cause you have done it. Now more than ever, stage and letting us know who you are?
April, 2011 Page 4
Raise your hand to help with PTA activities Welcome, and thanks
If your family enjoyed the mittee has suggested we consider a fun run. Co-
Variety Show or the Fall ordinators could volunteer to organize whichever We’re pleased to introduce a num-
Family Social, you’ve seen type of fundraiser they prefer. Planning and coor- ber of volunteers who will serve as
how the PTA contributes to dination would occur over the summer and early chairs and coordinators for 2011-12.
the fabric of life at in the school year, with follow-up and cash han- Alison Hannon will collect and re-
Brookdale. dling after the sale or event. deem Campbell Soup Labels, taking
If your child joined neigh- over for Stacey Ramsey. She’ll also
Fall Family Social: Volunteers chair a com-
bors and classmate on oversee the Helping Hand program
mittee that plans the event, which has transi-
Walk to School Day or sub- as Lisa Burke moves to Hill, and pro-
tioned in recent years and this year featured a
mitted artwork for the Reflections contest, you’ve duction of the School Directory with
Halloween theme in late October.
experienced how the PTA encourages our chil- Janet LaRocque going to Hill as well.
Health and Wellness: The chair(s) work with
dren to be their best. Kelly Urbon will head the PBIS Com-
administrators to oversee planning for Walk to
Like every PTA program and activity, these mittee led by Melissa Winchester.
School Day in October and to provide volunteer
events are run by volunteers — a chairperson or Antonella Erbacher joins Jeanette
support for Jump Rope for Heart in March.
two and, often, a committee of helpers who Curtis to coordinate the Buzy Bobcat
Reflections: The chair(s) solicit and collect
make things happen. Store as co-chair Barb Nicodemus
student entries for the National PTA’s art contest
We urge you to consider heading up the plan- graduates to Hill.
in the fall, as well as judges who select which en-
ning for one of these programs you or your child Denise Holman will coordinate the
tries to advance to the district-level competition.
has particularly enjoyed, and encourage a friend Family Dinner Night Out Fundraisers,
Silent Auction: The chairs lead a committee
to get involved with you. Working with a friend now planned by Heather Lang.
that seeks donations for prize baskets auctioned
can lighten the load and make it more fun. Melissa Winchester will chair the
as a fundraiser during the Spring Fling. Planning
Here are the openings for committee chairs Welcome Committee, taking the reins
begins in January for the auction in late April.
and coordinators for the 2011-12 school year: as Linda Watkins moves to Hill.
Variety Show: The chairs plan the show and
Carey Peterson and Karen Lankisch
Classroom Coordinators: The chairs re- oversee try-outs in January as well as the re-
will plan our assemblies, taking over
cruit, train and serve as a resource for the class- hearsal and production in March. They also re-
for Beth Reiman.
room coordinators throughout the year. Much of cruit volunteers to help it run smoothly.
Sandy Follin will shadow Lisa How-
the work happens early in the school year, with To volunteer or learn more, e-mail Vice Presi-
ard as coordinator of the Spirit Wear
some responsibilities for reminders and volun- dent Judy Nagel-Conley (jln0522@aol.com). For a
sale and will take charge in 2012-13.
teer check-in for the classroom parties. full list of volunteer opportunities, see the blog.
We appreciate the efforts this
Fall Fundraiser: The chairs organize the Thanks for considering these opportunities to
year’s volunteers, and we’re grateful
PTA’s major fundraiser. For several years, this get involved. Your children will love seeing you at
to those stepping forward to help.
has been a product sale, but the Executive Com- school.
April, 2011 Page 5
Step right up! It’s time for fun and games at Spring Fling
To your kids it’s a game night of epic propor- cards and more.
tions, a social event bigger than any birthday If you have new items to Silent Auction
party. contribute to the raffle or
Spring Fling! have leads for businesses The question’s not how much you
For one night the Brookdale gym is home to a that may donate, please e- would pay, it’s how much you should bid.
penny carnival, where tickets are traded for the mail Chairwoman Cherie The Silent Auction, taking place along-
chance to test your skill, your luck or both. Quarles at cheriequarles@ side the Spring Fling, will offer an impres-
The Spring Fling and Silent Auction are 6 to yahoo.com. sive array of gift packages and experienc-
9 p.m. Friday, April 29, A concession stand will offer Connie’s Pizza,
es.
If you go at school. hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream along with
Planning a trip to
What: Spring Fling Games range from beverages to keep everyone full and refreshed.
simple lollipop pulls The event is a major undertaking, requiring Disney? Plan to bid
and Silent Auction and duck plucks to about 100 volunteers to keep things going for on the four 1-day
When: 6 to 9 p.m. more challenging three hours. Traditionally, parents have been Disney Park Hopper
Friday, April 29 boardwalk-style called on to take turns selling tickets, running passes.
Where: Brookdale’s amusements. As they games, staffing the concessions and raffles Trying to take in a
Gym and Multipur- play, children will earn and redeeming tickets for prizes.
ballgame? Try to win
pose Room prize tickets they’ll be This year, organizers are seeking teen volun-
tickets to a White
Cost: $1 per child 5 able to trade for a vari- teers to supply much of the manpower to run
ety of goodies. such a large event. Waubonsie Valley and Me- Sox game with a few teachers.
and older; tickets
Beyond playing tea Valley students who attended Brookdale Eyeing a bird’s eye view of Naperville?
are 3 for $1 games, kids can have were invited to volunteer and earn Community Eye the package with a carillon tour and
Questions: their faces painted, Service Hours. dessert with Mayor Pradel.
cheriequarles@ expend some energy A Spring Fling flier will come home soon with Other packages include golf foursomes
yahoo.com in the moon bounce the opportunity to volunteer and donate baked
at Klein Creek and Bliss Creek and an
and inflatable obstacle goods. You’ll also be able to pre-order game
course or win a plate of baked goods in the tickets, allowing you skip the line at the door American Girl gift set, with much more to
cake walk. and head straight for the fun. come.
While parents will be interested in bidding on Admission is $1 for children 5 and older. Details of all the baskets will be sent
the exciting packages in the Silent Auction, stu- Game tickets are three for $1, with games cost- out by e-mail and available on the blog
dents will have the chance to win as well. ing either one or two tickets and food priced at the week before the auction.
A Kids Raffle will include games, toys, gift two to four tickets.
April, 2011 Page 6
Ready to cook out? Market Day has it all, from meat to pie
If those 60-degree days we’ve had already our goal to reach $2,500 Pick-up dates
haven’t tempted you to break out the grill, by the end of the school April 12
Market Day’s April offerings will have you fir- year. May 10
ing up the Weber. We have three more June 7
Mixed Grill is back, item 1264. You get four sales dates: April 12, May
For ordering
hamburger patties, four ChickNSteakes and Place an $80 order and receive a free 2- 10 and June 7. Please con- online, our
four boneless pork chops for $15.99. pound tray of Baked Manicotti. Just enter the sider trying Market Day. school code
If your tastes run toward seafood, see Page promo code APRBONUS when you order All items are guaranteed; is 2092.
2 of the Market Day flier. You’ll find 12 differ- online. just return the unused por-
ent seafood selections — all on sale! Paper order forms are due Thursday, April tion to the coordinator, who will arrange a
Be sure to top off your meal with dessert. 7, and you can order online at market- refund.
April brings back desserts. Be sure to day.com until 11 p.m. Friday, April 8. Market Day accepts LINK card payments.
check out the new pie flavors like Mint March Market Day sales generated Contact Tricia with questions at tricia-
Brownie Blast, Triple Berry Supreme and $114.06 for the school, bringing our total for greg98@wowwawy.com or (630) 416-3255.
Cherry Streusel. the year to 1,242.52 but leaving us short of She is happy to deliver pre-paid orders.
It’s easy to help the PTA earn money for assemblies, contributions to the classroom and more just