Orrington's ABC Countdown (for kindergarten and 1st grade) began last Thursday, April 26th, and Friday was letter B day! Kindergarteners and first graders got to meet the author of Bear Loves Bread - Brielyn Fiones who is a local author.

Ms. Fiones read her book and explained to the students how books come to be. Thank you for visiting, Ms. Fiones!

You can learn more about her and her work HERE!

McGaw YMCA is hosting a Water Safety Day on Saturday, May 4 in partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho and USA Swimming! The event will run on Saturday, May 4 from 2pm-4pm at the McGaw YMCA. We will provide eligible, registered youth in Grades K-2 with a free 30-minute water safety swim lesson.

There will be activities for the whole family:

• water safety resources

• hands-on CPR skills demos for adults

• family fun gym with sports and bounce houses

• family dance party

• arts and crafts

• potential donations of swimsuits, goggles and lifejackets

In addition, any youth who registers and attends on May 4 will be eligible to enjoy a free week of swim lessons from June 3-6. For more info, click here (English) or here (Spanish).

Join D65 families for an afternoon of NU Softball! NU vs. Indiana - Saturday, May 4th @ 1pm

Purchase tickets here for $10. Proceeds from ticket sales ($5 per ticket) goes to the District 65 PTA One Fund to support enriching academic opportunities and community engagement for all District 65 students. Tickets are subject to availability.

For any families where this cost is a barrier, NU and the D65 PTA Council can provide tickets at no cost. Please use this form to request free tickets by Friday, April 26th. Thank you for supporting our community!

Moran Center's walk-in civil & expungement legal clinic at the Robert Crown Branch library is on Thursday, May 16th from 6-8pm. Drop-in, no appointment necessary. This is a free event. For more info, click here.

Enter the T-shirt contest!

We need your RSVP and T-shirt Size!

Please join us for the
annual school fundraiser

Fun Run Fundraiser
Friday, May 17th, 2024
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fun Run, DJ, treats and more!

Please RSVP using this link:

https://fun-run-2024.squarespace.com/

We are looking for all student artists to join in our Fun Run T-shirt Contest!
Submit designs by April 29th to funrun@orringtonpta.org
or in the PTA mailbox by the front office
Attached is a template:

The winner's design will be featured on the student T-shirts to wear at the Fun Run event.

Each student will receive a shirt regardless of donation.

Please consider making a donation of $15 to help
cover the cost of T-shirts. Every student will receive a T-shirt regardless of attendance.

Payments can be: Zelle to info@orringtonpta.org (Put "Fun Run tshirt" in the memo), Credit/debit card: https://orrington-pta.square.site/product/2024-fun-run-t-shirt/65

Please contact: sachakrasney@gmail.com with questions

Dance for Evanston Youth! Fortnightly registration is now open for fall 2024. Three Friday night dances featuring DIME, line dancing, and ballroom instruction. Open to rising 6th and 7th graders. All proceeds support Evanston youth and community organizations. Scholarships available. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/e6a15ec4-e05b-4326-be43-5025cf3282d4 (when checking out, disregard "contribution" and click "other")

What are Gatherings for Orrington?
A Gathering for Orrington is part fundraiser, part community-building. GFOs are events of many kinds! Where hosts sponsor an event for Orrington families, students or caregivers, with all ticket revenues going directly to the PTA as a fundraiser. Those funds can then be used for student-teacher support, equity-focused or other community-building efforts, literacy efforts, like book- nook and so much more. Read more about GFOs.

Sign up for these 2 amazing events happening in April:

Bottle and Bottega: Paint, Sip and Socialize at My Art Studio
Come to Jen Presant's studio for an evening of wine, painting and socializing! Get ready to have fun painting and meeting some of your fellow Orrington parents while sipping a glass of wine at my art studio on Noyes St. All supplies are included. No experience needed - beginners are more than welcome to this adults-only event where you will take home some painting, pointers and your own masterpiece!


Double Clutch Beer Tasting and Light Apps

Come join Katie & Andrew Shook and Sara Hines & Nicholas Sabloff at Double Clutch Brewing Company for a fun evening of beer tasting and delicious light appetizers. Sample a variety of our handcrafted brews while enjoying some tasty snacks to complement the flavors. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to relax, socialize, and discover new favorite beers. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a good time, this event is sure to please your taste buds. Don't miss out on this unique experience!


Sign up to host an event!! What Kind of Events? GFOs can be:
Service Projects: Like picking up trash at Lighthouse Beach
Games & Fun: Like an adult Kickball game or Poker night
Lessons & Workshops: Like a Cooking Class or Cookie Decorating party
Dinners & Tastings: Like a Wine or Beer Tasting or Pizza Party and Backyard movie
Sports & Fitness: Like a Paddle Party or Pickleball tournament
Other: The possibilities are endless! Be creative.

Save The Date!

D65 student art show

All 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students will participate

Saturday May 18th

Stop by anytime between 10 & 3 pm to admire student artwork

Show located in the parking area near Open Studio

(see website link for map)

Rain plan: show will be moved to the King Arts school building

Show Website Link

Our 5th grade party is quickly approaching!

When:

May 30th from 6-9pm

Where:

American Legion - Post 42

1030 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

5th grade caregivers, please fill out the google form here to RSVP and for shirt size selection. There is also a Signup Genius found within the google form for donations of food, prizes and other goodies.