The Original Works is a unique school program.

Through the Original Works program, each child will have the opportunity to have their own artwork reproduced onto a variety of high quality products. Resulting in products that make unique gifts. With the holidays coming soon, this is great option for family members.

The materials were sent home in your students backpack on Wedensday October 5th.

The Original Works is a unique school program.

Through the Original Works program, each child will have the opportunity to have their own artwork reproduced onto a variety of high quality products. Resulting in products that make unique gifts.

The materials are being sent home in your students backpack beginning on Wedensday October 5th.

central 100 fund form

Central School PTO

Greetings Central Parents,

As another memorable school year comes to a close, we’re already are making our plans for what promises to be an exciting 2011-2012 year at Central. The 2011-2012 PTO forms are available for download as follows:

• Committee Application (PDF or DOC) – lists and describes each of our PTO committees;
• Room Parent Letter (PDF or DOC) – describes how you can help in your child’s classroom (Print out and return completed Committee Application and Room Parent forms to the PTO mailbox by Wednesday, May 13);
• District 96 Calendar Order Form (PDF or DOC) – (Print out and return completed form with payment to the PTO mailbox, by Wednesday, May 13); and
• Fundraising programs flyer (PDF or DOC) – lists and describes Fundraisers sponsored by the PTO.

If we had any words of wisdom for you, Parent-to-Parent, it would be these:

Get Connected, Stay Informed, and Get Involved!

All communications from the school and the PTO are via electronic mail, and information is disseminated in two major ways. The first is through E-Backpack sent from Principal Dr. Limperis every Wednesday. To receive weekly E-Backpack e-mails, you must subscribe by going to www.district96.org/central, where there is a sign up option located on the right hand column. Second, if you would like to keep apprised of upcoming PTO events and programs, subscribe to weekly “feedblitz” announcements at www.centralptonews.org.

Central is more than a just a school; it is our community of dedicated teachers, staff and families. The excellent education that our children receive is strengthened by our efforts as parents. Countless studies show that children perform better in the classroom when parents actively participate in the school.

Our PTO offers many opportunities to participate in our children’s education. We invite you to browse through our list of committees and room parent opportunities and hope that some of these pique your interest. There are opportunities for you even if your time is limited. Volunteering is a great way to meet people in our community, enhance our children’s learning environment, and have fun in the process. It will be a rewarding experience for you and our children!

Last, but very important, are our Fundraisers. The money we raise from our Fundraisers allows us to sponsor many educational, cultural and recreational programs including Artist-in-Residence, Cultural Arts presentations, Ecology Club, Family Fun Nights, Field Trips, Junior Great Books (“Flying Carpet”) Club, Science-in-a Can, Winter Wonderland, and much, much more. We have attached a “sneak preview” of next year‘s fundraisers for your reference.

It will be our pleasure to serve next year as your PTO Co-Presidents and we welcome your input. In the meantime, browse through the above forms, and have a wonderful summer!

Warmly,
Amy Jacksic (Pres-amy@centralptonews.org)
Jeannine Glavas (Pres-jeann@centralptonews.org)
Incoming Co-Presidents, Central PTO, 2011-2012.

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By now you should have received your Innisbrook catalog and order forms for this very profitable fundraiser.  We hope to raise $6,000.00 this year from Innisbrook sales so we may continue to fund many programs such as Family Fun Night, Roller Skating Party, Ecology Club, Field Trips and many other exciting school activities for our children.  Prizes will be awarded to the top selling student as well as a Pizza party for the top selling class.  So far no orders from the 5th grade classes have been placed!  Let’s see who will win……

Please contact Samantha Durst with questions.

Auction approaches!!

We have received a few amazing items and are looking for many more!

CENTRAL AUCTION DONATION FORM
November 5th 2010 6:30-11:00

We are gathering Auction items and need your Donations!

Who do ya know??

What do ya got??

What can you do??

Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing:

• Host a dinner party, cocktail party or wine tasting in your home
• Photography, Jewelry, Art Work or Pottery items
• Music lessons, chess, knitting or sewing classes
• Architectural, interior design, landscape design or remodeling services
• Hand-painted furniture, crafted items
• Experiences like a boat ride on Lake Michigan, a weekend in your vacation home or donate airline miles
• Sports related items and game tickets

WHATEVER YOU CAN THINK OF!
Contact Laura Durkin at durkinl@centralptonews.org with your donations or ideas.

Name:

Contact info:

Donation item:

Donation idea:

Please return this form to the PTO box in the office by September 30th.

THANK YOU!!

All proceeds to fund Cultural Arts and Artist in Residence programs at Central Elementary School, Riverside Illinois.

Want a Chance to Win

A Book of Lunch Tickets?

Do you have a Target Visa, Red Card, or Check Card? Central School could be earning 1% of what you spend if you designate our school on your account.  It’s easy and costs you nothing.  Just call 1-800-316-6142 or go to www.target.com/tcoe.

If you designate Central School to your Target account, or if you’ve been participating in the program already, you could win a book of lunch tickets for your child. Just email your name, your child’s name(s) and grade along with a statement that your Target card has designated Central School on your account to Kim Perry at perryk@centralptonews.org.

You will be entered in a drawing to win a book of lunch tickets.  The winner will be drawn at the November PTO meeting.

The first day of school we had 31 families enrolled but our goal is to have at least 50!

We are on our way to 100%

Give now to the school fundraiser that uses your money, but NOT your time.

• 100% goes to Central!
• 99.9% hassle free (just write a check)
• 100% tax deductible!
• 100% product sales free
• 100% APPRECIATED

Now the majority of funds raised for valuable PTO events and activities will come from the Central 100% fund – a “just write a check” option that is simple, quick and benefits your children … 100%!  We are well on our way to our goal of $8,000 and you can help us achieve it. 100% fund supports educational programs and social community building activities such as:

• Classroom items like cameras and Science-in-a-Can
• Books for Central School Library
• Teacher appreciation activities and luncheon
• Recycling bins for classrooms and Ecology Club
• Birthday Boards
• Jr. Great Books/Flying Carpet Club
• Roadrunner Yearbook
• Read to Succeed Program
• Kid’s Care
• Board Games for indoor recess
• Hike and Bike to School
• Talent Show
• Social events such as Ice Cream Social, Skating Party and Family Fun Night
• Artist in Residence Projects
• Halloween Play
• Living Classrooms
• Turn off TV week
• 5th Grade Games Night
• Cultural Art Materials and Field Trips

Giving to the 100% club is optional, but parents are encouraged to contribute a suggested amount of $100 per family. Any amount, however, will be greatly appreciated and well utilized!  To donate to the 100% fund – click here- 100% Fund Donation Form.

Any questions, please contact Stephanie O’Brien or Jane Wilhelm

Please contribute by September 8, 2010.

Order gift cards from

Riverside Foods

and earn 5% for Central PTO!

Order gift cards from Riverside Foods and have them delivered to your door! Riverside Foods will donate 5% of each sale back to Central PTO. Orders received by 10:00 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month will be delivered to you by the following Friday. Money raised helps support great programs and events such as Cultural Arts, Jr. Great Books, and skating parties.

Just fill out the order form below and drop it in the PTO mailbox in the school office. Cards may be ordered in $25, $50 and $100 increments, and all orders must include a hard copy of the order form and a check.  To print your order form – click here – Riverside Foods G.C. order form

Questions? Contact Jane Wilhelm at wilhelmj@centralptonews.org

In the past, Central Elementary ran multiple fundraisers to finance the various programs that enhanced our children’s public school experience. The energy we put into these efforts never yielded the kind of results we needed. A search for a better way led us to create

The 100% Fund

The 100% fund drive was designed to replace five of our annual fundraisers and allow all of our donated dollars to go directly to Central PTO.

Some highlights of this program are:
• Your donation is 100% tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) organization.
• 100% of your dollars go to the PT0 and you don’t have to purchase any products.
• $100.00 is the suggested donation, but any amount makes a difference.

To find out more about programs the 100% fund supports – click here - Central 100% Fund Drive Information Flyer

To donate to the 100% fund – click here – Central 100%  Fund Donation Form