Crow Island Bulletin 5/18/2016

The Crow Island Bulletin is published biweekly by the PTO. For questions please contact cibulletin36@gmail.com or visit the Crow Island PTO website at www.crowisland36pto.org for more information.

May 18, 2016

Upcoming Events and Reminders

Sunday, May 22 - Crow Island Family Picnic - PLEASE RSVP TODAY!
Thursday, May 26 (rain date 5/27) - 2nd Grade Bike Safety Day
Friday, May 27 - Last day to order school supplies for 2016/17. Order Here.
Wednesday, June 1 (rain date 6/02) - Crow Island Field Day
Friday, June 3 - 4th Grade Graduation Party: Skokie cafeteria, 6:30 pm

Crow Island Field Day is June 1st!

Calling all Crow Island parents to join us for another fun Field Day! The 1st - 4th grade students look forward to this annual tradition and we need LOTS of volunteers to make it a success. PLEASE CLICK HERE to volunteer and learn more.

The Details

Date:
Wednesday June 1 (rain date June 2)

Times:
1st and 2nd Grades participate in the morning (8:45 - 11:00 am)
3rd and 4th Grades participate after lunch (12:30 - 2:45 pm)

Volunteers:
We need parent volunteers to manage the various events, help with time/score keeping, and make sure the day runs smoothly. We need a total of 90 volunteers so there are opportunities for everyone! Please be sure to sign up for the timeslot that matches the grades you are interested in volunteering for. You can choose the 1st/2nd grade morning shift, the 3rd/4th grade afternoon shift, or both! Thank you for your support in creating another great Field Day for our kids!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Field Day Co-Chairs: Carin Chapman and Kate Smith

End of Year Picnic - May 22

Join us for the annual Crow Island picnic. The picnic will be catered by Grand Foods at no cost to you. The Grand will grill burgers, hot dogs and side dishes. Please bring your own beverages and dessert or money for the Good Humor truck (scheduled to visit the picnic around 6:00 pm).

5:00â€“6:30 pm: Enjoy dinner
6:30â€“7:00 pm: Relay Games

Donâ€™t forget your blankets and bug spray. Please walk or ride bikes, if possible, as parking is severely limited. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Please RSVP Today!

School Supplies for 2016-2017 School Year:
May 27th is the Last Day to Order Online!

Crow Island PTO is again offering school supplies for your convenience! Online ordering will be open May 2^nd â€“ May 27^th. If you do not order during the sale period, you will not be able to order a kit later. Instructions and supply lists are also available on the PTO website. Tips: Remember to order for the grade that your child will be entering in the fall and make sure you receive a receipt.

Online ordering: May 2^nd â€“ May 27^th
School ID: CRO020 (first 3 symbols are letters, last 3 symbols are numbers)
Questions: Contact lisa.fogt@gmail.com

Teacher Tributes

Is there an especially wonderful teacher who has nurtured your child this year? Please consider supporting the Alliance for Early Childhood by honoring an outstanding Crow Island educator with a Teacher Tribute. To make a tribute, click on this Alliance Teacher Tribute flyer. For more information, click here.

Hot Lunch Reminders

Deadline is always Monday at noon to order for the following week.
If your child participates in the program,we hope you'll consider volunteering 2-3 times per session. VOLUNTEER

PTO Shout Outs
A special thank you to our volunteers and PTO committees, especially:

Staff Appreciation Week - Diana Connolly
Book Fair - Kelly Coughlin, Mindi Ornstein, Laura Billups, Mary Kelly
School Supplies - Lisa Fogt

Keep up to date with District 36 News
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The Bulletin is delivered via email every other Wednesday at 9 am. It provides all the information parents need to know about upcoming programs and events at Crow Island. Please also check the PTO website (http://crowisland36pto.org/) for more information about programs throughout the school year.

Any questions or suggestions about the Bulletin, please contact us at cibulletin36@gmail.com.

- The Crow Island PTO