Red Oak PTO

THIS MONTH'S EVENTS & VOLUNTEER NEEDS

5th Grade Car Wash @ Red Oak School THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 13th from 2:00-3:00pm!
It's that time of the year when 5th graders break out the hoses and the sponges to clean your car for the coming months! Join us immediately after school on September 13th (Early Dismissal 1:44pm) from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to get your car spiffed up for a simple $5 suggested donation! (Donations of greater quantities will be accepted as well. All proceeds will benefit Red Oak School). We still need volunteers to ensure the event goes smoothly and is a success. Please email Kristin Salamanca at ksalamanca@nssd112.org or Keiko Geshelin at kg.kokoro@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer! Come support and enjoy this fun and special experience for our 5th grade students!

Fall Fest on Friday Sept. 20th from 6-8pm. We need volunteers who can help our Co-Chairs run the Red Oak Fall Fest. Sign-up to volunteer using this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tX66IJRCrG4niXldF0UFh2cAZyt403hEUjVumZpv7gQ/edit?usp=sharing

PTO Meeting on Sept. 26 from 6-7pm in the school library. Join us for a recap of our first year as a PTO in 2018-2019 and to learn about the exciting events and programs that are planned for our current school year! Child-care will be provided.

The Red Oak Library Needs Parent Volunteers! “The library is the temple of learning,” -- Carl Rowan
Do you have an hour a week to volunteer at the Red Oak Library? The library needs parent volunteers to help with shelving and checkout.
We are looking for parents to fill spots on
• Wednesdays between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
• Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM
• Fridays between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Please emailsamshepard@live.comif you are interested.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & DUE DATES

Spirit Wear - Don't forget to get your Spirit Wear order forms turned in by Friday, 9/20. We've got many options to choose from! If you have questions about sizing or ordering - please contact Allison Perlowski at abcdecaf@earthlink.net. (corrected email address)

PTO Directory - We are trying VERY hard to get everyone included in the PTO directory. If you haven't yet registered on the PTO website and entered your student's information - PLEASE do so by the end of the week, registration is FREE. Our website is www.redoakpto.org , new families can use the security code 1234. We want to make sure everyone is included! Once you have registered you can also purchase your PTO membership and student birthday books - they are both under the For Sale menu. If you need assistance - please come to the PTO table at Open House on Thursday, 9/12 and we will help get you registered!

FUN(d) Run - Get your running and walking shoes ready! The FUN(d) run date is coming soon! Saturday, October 5 at Ravinia Festival. The 5k starts at 8am and the Family walk at 8:15am. ALL proceeds from the race go to benefit the 112 Foundation's Scholarship Fund for District 112 students. Online registration is available until Noon of October 1st.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/HighlandPark/d112FundRun
Military Families - the discount code for registration is Military112
Teachers - the discount code is Teach112
Student who are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch can register for FREE with an adult, contact the Red Oak office for a discount code.
Rain or Shine...it's a fun event!

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RED OAK PTO 2019-2020 THIS MONTH'S EVENTS & VOLUNTEER NEEDS 5th Grade Car Wash @ Red Oak School THIS FRIDAY, Sept. 13th from 2:00-3:00pm! It's that time of the year when 5th graders break out the hoses and the sponges to clean your car for the coming months! Join us immediately after school on September 13th (Early Dismissal 1:44pm) from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to get your car spiffed up for a simple $5 suggested donation! (Donations of greater quantities will be accepted as well. All proceeds will benefit Red Oak School). We still need volunteers to ensure the event goes smoothly and is a success. Please email Kristin Salamanca at ksalamanca@nssd112.org or Keiko Geshelin at kg.kokoro@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer! Come support and enjoy this fun and special experience for our 5th grade students! Fall Fest on Friday Sept. 20th from 6-8pm. We need volunteers who can help our Co-Chairs run the Red Oak Fall Fest. Sign-up to volunteer using this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tX66IJRCrG4niXldF0UFh2cAZyt403hEUjVumZpv7gQ/edit?usp=sharing PTO Meeting on Sept. 26 from 6-7pm in the school library. Join us for a recap of our first year as a PTO in 2018-2019 and to learn about the exciting events and programs that are planned for our current school year! Child-care will be provided. The Red Oak Library Needs Parent Volunteers! “The library is the temple of learning,” -- Carl Rowan Do you have an hour a week to volunteer at the Red Oak Library? The library needs parent volunteers to help with shelving and checkout. We are looking for parents to fill spots on • Wednesdays between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM • Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM • Fridays between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM Please emailsamshepard@live.comif you are interested. ANNOUNCEMENTS & DUE DATES Spirit Wear - Don't forget to get your Spirit Wear order forms turned in by Friday, 9/20. We've got many options to choose from! If you have questions about sizing or ordering - please contact Allison Perlowski at abcdecaf@earthlink.net. (corrected email address) PTO Directory - We are trying VERY hard to get everyone included in the PTO directory. If you haven't yet registered on the PTO website and entered your student's information - PLEASE do so by the end of the week, registration is FREE. Our website is www.redoakpto.org , new families can use the security code 1234. We want to make sure everyone is included! Once you have registered you can also purchase your PTO membership and student birthday books - they are both under the For Sale menu. If you need assistance - please come to the PTO table at Open House on Thursday, 9/12 and we will help get you registered! FUN(d) Run - Get your running and walking shoes ready! The FUN(d) run date is coming soon! Saturday, October 5 at Ravinia Festival. The 5k starts at 8am and the Family walk at 8:15am. ALL proceeds from the race go to benefit the 112 Foundation's Scholarship Fund for District 112 students. Online registration is available until Noon of October 1st. https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/HighlandPark/d112FundRun Military Families - the discount code for registration is Military112 Teachers - the discount code is Teach112 Student who are eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch can register for FREE with an adult, contact the Red Oak office for a discount code. Rain or Shine...it's a fun event! Questions? Want to Volunteer? Contact us: Jenn Boiles - jenniferboiles@yahoo.com PTO Co-President Rosa Rebolledo - armid28@gmail.com PTO Co-President Explore, navigate, contact us! We are here to help our school, our families and most importantly, our children!
Order your spiritwear today!! Forms will be sent home in your student's backpack or can be downloaded from the PTO website!! HUGE THANKS to Allison and Walter Perlowski for designing our logos again this year!

Red Oak PTO Membership 2019-2020 Library
Purchase a membership to the Red Oak PTO. Membership funds are used to help support PTO programs and events and cover the costs of all classroom Halloween and Valentines Day parties. All memberships purchased get access to the smartphone PTO directory. A Basic membership is $30 - $20 of that goes to PTO programs and $10 goes to the classroom parties. A Premium membership is $55 - $20 of that goes to PTO programs, $10 goes to the classroom parties and $25 goes towards our Angel Fund. The Angel Fund is used to help cover after school enrichment enrollment fees for students who otherwise would not be able to attend those classes.
Click here to get started with Red Oak PTO Membership 2019-2020.
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Fall Fest Raffle Tickets Cafeteria
Not going to be able to attend Fall Fest? You can still purchase tickets for your student! Your student's tickets will be divided equally and placed into their classroom teacher and principal raffles. Each raffle ticket is $1. You do not need to be present to win!
Click here to order for Fall Fest Raffle Tickets.
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Fall Fest Sponsorships Library
Help us cover the cost of the Fall Fest by purchasing a sponsorship. We have 4 different levels to choose from and every dollar helps.
Click here to order for Fall Fest Sponsorships.
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Fall Fest at Red Oak Fri, Sep 20, 2019 Start: 6:00 PM Gymnasium
We hope you will join us for our first fundraiser of the year - the Red Oak Fall Fest. 6 - 8pm.
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PTO Meeting - 6pm Thu, Sep 26, 2019 Start: 6:00 PM Cafeteria
Please join us at our evening PTO meeting. We will give an update on PTO events and fundraising and how the organization has been supporting our teachers and students. We hope to see you there.
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Early Release - 1:44pm Fri, Sep 27, 2019 Cafeteria
Early Release 1:44
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No School Cafeteria
No School.
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FUN(d) Run Sat, Oct 05, 2019 Gymnasium
Join us a the starting line of the 112 Foundation's FUN(d) Run. This is a great 5k run or 1 mile walk that raises funds that are used to help support the students in District 112. We hope to see you there.
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Halloween Party Thu, Oct 31, 2019 Start: 2:00 PM Cafeteria
Happy Halloween. The costumer parade will begin at 2pm followed by the classroom parties from 2:15-3:15.
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Dia de los Muertos Potluck Fri, Nov 01, 2019 Start: 6:00 PM Cafeteria
Join us for a fantastic night of food and fun while we honor the traditions of the Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos. Bring a dish to share and come hungry.
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Book Fair Tue, Nov 19, 2019 Cafeteria
Come help support our teachers and our library by purchasing a book(s) at the Book Fair. Lots of volunteers will be needed to help run this event - so please consider signing up for a volunteer shift.
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Parent Teacher Conferences Mon, Nov 25, 2019 Cafeteria
Parent Teacher Conferences. November conferences on 11/25 and 11/26 will run from 12-8pm. Spring conferences will run on 3/19 from 3-8pm and 3/20 from 8-12pm.
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Loteria/Bingo Fri, Jan 31, 2020 Start: 6:00 PM - End: 8:00 PM Cafeteria
Join us for a fun night of Loteria/Bingo games and food..
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Valentine's Day Party Thu, Feb 13, 2020 Start: 2:30 PM - End: 3:15 PM Cafeteria
It's a day early but still a great time to celebrate with our friends. Classroom parties will run from 2:30-3:15.
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Parents Only Fundraiser Sat, Apr 18, 2020 Start: 7:00 PM Cafeteria
Join us for a FUN night of FUNdraising for our school. Meet new parents and connect with old friends over food and drinks.
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Talent Show & Pizza Fri, Apr 24, 2020 Start: 6:00 PM - End: 8:15 PM Cafeteria
Join us for a night of great entertainment and pizza - as we watch our Red Oak students perform.
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Kermes/Carnival/Spring Dance Fri, May 15, 2020 Start: 6:00 PM Gymnasium
It's an (almost) end of school year celebration filled with lots of food and fun.
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Field Day/Beach Day Tue, May 26, 2020 Gymnasium

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Last Day of School Thu, Jun 04, 2020 Cafeteria

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