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South Park PTO Spotlight

BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION: July 29, 2024

South ParkPTO SpotlightBACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION: July 29, 2024

We hope you are enjoying the summer!!

The PTO has been busy planning fun events, fundraisers and philanthropies for the students, staff and community! We are looking forward to a great school year ahead!

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer and we will see you soon!

If anyone has new ideas for the PTO, please reach out to us!

Best,

Paula Sklar and Courtney Cohen, PTO Co-Presidents

IN THIS ISSUE

  1. Save the Date - Ice Cream Social 8/22 from 5:30-6 (low sensory), 6-7:30pm (with DJ)
  2. Sign up to be a Room Representative by August 7th
  3. Join the PTO & Family Network Facebook Pages
  4. PTO Directory & Membership - purchase begins August 5th
  5. Marla's Lunch - Ordering opens 8/5; service begins 8/20/24
  6. Fall Enrichment Guide
  7. Save the Date- Family Field Day, 9/14/24 from 2-3:30pm
  8. First PTO meeting - September 18th @ 9am ZOOM
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If at anytime during the school year parents/families need help with financial or technical support for school or PTO activities; please reach out to Dr Faust.


Our goal is for every family to feel supported and connected to the South Park community.

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Ice Cream Social - August 22nd 5:30-7:30pm

Mark your calendar - Thursday, August 22nd Ice Cream Social!

5:30-6:00pm (low sensory), 6-7:30pm (with DJ) on the Rosewood Blacktop

The Ice Cream Social is a FREE event for all South Park families. Dairy Queen ice cream bars & dairy-free popsicles will be available. Music and entertainment by Vibe Entertainment.

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Sign up to be a Room Representative!

The PTO needs your support to be a Room Representative for your child's classroom! Please sign up here by August 7th.

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South Park PTO - Facebook

Join the South Park Family Network Facebook page. YOU can post and ask questions to other South Park Families - please no personal sales, fundraisers or promotions.

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Current PTO Website Under Maintenance until 8/4

The South Park PTO website is under construction until approximately August 4th. The Membership/Directory App will be for sale when teachers are posted on August 5th.

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PTO Directory & Membership - Registration begins August 5th

Step 1: Register with the website

If you are new to our school...Welcome!

Please register with the PTO website by creating a login and password.


Registration includes completing the Parent/Family and Student Information & Directory/Publish Preference forms.


The South Park PTO website is your one-stop PTO shop for membership dues/directory, announcements, spirit wear, volunteer opportunities, etc.


Step 2: Purchase the membership

Buying the optional $25 membership for our PTO will allow you access to our mobile/online directory. It also helps fund items for the teachers and the school. This is a yearly subscription; if you were a member last year you will need to sign up again.


**For any families who may need financial assistance with the PTO membership, please contact Dr. Faust.


With your child's class/teacher placement, log onto the PTO website to purchase the Membership/Household Directory.


Step 3: Download the Membership Toolkit App

Once you've purchased the Directory, download the "Membership Toolkit" App for free in either the Apple Store or in Google Play. To filter by grade or by teacher, click on the funnel icon in the upper right corner.


This app will be your "virtual" phone directory, as well as give you the ability to receive PTO announcements.


Questions? - Contact Caroline Chess

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Fun Lunch - Ordering starts 8/5

REGISTRATION AND ORDERING WILL BEGIN - August 5th (after classroom assignments are released)



DEADLINE TO ORDER FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK is every TUESDAY at 12pm NOON.


New to Marla's Lunch- Get Started Here:
GO to: marlaslunch.boonli.com (bookmark that page)


    1. Click on Create an Account

    2. Click on New to Boonli and enter One-Time School Password: DPS299 (case sensitive)

    ○ IMPORTANT NOTE: Please enter YOUR information for the account registration and enter the STUDENT information for the profile(s)



RETURNING PARENTS


Go to: marlaslunch.boonli.com (bookmark this page)

  1. Sign In with your existing username & password

  2. Update your Student(s) Profile

○ Click on their name, select their teacher and grade from drop down & click “update profile”

■ If a student has graduated, click on their name & click “remove profile”

3. Once all profiles are updated, you can begin placing orders


PAYMENT INFORMATION: The program accepts payment by Debit Card or Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard & Discover and ACH/ECheck Program


● QUESTIONS: email marlaslunchinfo@gmail.com or call 224.269.0068


● TECHNICAL SUPPORT (help navigating the site): email support@boonli.com or call 800.381.6511

Sign up for Fall Enrichments through the Park District!

South Park After School Enrichment (see below for information) Registration Opens:

  • July 29th at 9 a.m. for residents
  • July 31st at 9 a.m. for non-residents

Please reach out to the Deerfield Park District with any questions.

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PTO meeting - September 18th @ 9am

Join us for our first PTO meeting of the year via ZOOM

Wednesday, September 18th - 9:00am


Coming to a meeting not only gives you a chance to hear what is going on in both the school and in the District; but it also provides an opportunity to give your input and ask questions to Dr. Faust and the PTO board members.


Please mark your calendar for the rest of the general meetings. We would love to "see" you!

Wednesday 9/18 - 9am
Wednesday 1/15- 9am
Wednesday, 5/28 - 9am

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