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Blackwell Elementary School
345 N. Walnut Lane
Schaumburg IL 60194
Phone: 847.357.5555
Fax: 847-357-5556
Attendance Line: 847-357-5557
Bi-lingual Line: 847-357-5515
http://blackwell.sd54.org
p.2 PTA
p.3 STC Summer Scholarship, PTA Family Movie Night
p. 4 PTA Yearbook
p.5 Feed My Starving Children, PTA Bylaws, Blackwell Volunteer Day
Next Banner Submission Date is March 10th.
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Regular School Days: 8:40 a.m.–3 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 8:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
March
Monday
Principal: Jillian Sagan [email protected]
Assistant Principal: Megan Ankrom
[email protected]
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Tuesday
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Pizza Tuesday
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary PTA
http://blackwell.sd54.org/pta
Wednesday
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Early Release
2:30pm
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Hot Lunch
Friday
10
STC Auction
DHH Field Trip to
Feed My Starving
Children
PTA President:
Kimberley Haywood [email protected]
Banner Editor:
Karen Weber [email protected]
Thursday
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Pizza Tuesday
School District 54 SD54.org
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Early Release
2:30pm
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Birthday Books
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Special Treat Day
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Hot Lunch
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Spring Break begins
at the end of day
Scientist Day
Beach Day
Blackwell Day
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Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs
http://pta.sd54.org
School District 54 Virtual Backpack
http://sd54.org/virtualbackpack
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District 54 shares information about community events
with our families through our Virtual Backpack.
PTA Meeting 7pm
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Pizza Tuesday
Early Release
2:30pm
District 54 Community Closet
http://sd54.org/closet
The Community Closet collects gently used shoes and
clothing and provides them free of charge to the
families of our students in need. Clothing may be
dropped off at any District 54 school or office.
District 54 Food Pantry
http://sd54.org/food-pantry
Two food pantries are available to serve families in
need across the school district. Nonperishable
donations can be sent to Keller Junior High or to Mead
Junior High.
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethBlackwell-Elementary-School-PTA327439757430815/
Elizabeth Blackwell
Science Fair
Pajama Day
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Western Day
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Spring Break
Blackwell PTA
President’s Desk
I’ve heard the quote “Many Hands Make Light Work”
several times over the years. As I’ve experienced being
involved in several different organizations I have enjoyed
the pleasure of meeting extraordinary people who are kind
to help any way they can offer. My most special
experiences have been from meeting all of you, working
together as we learn each other’s gifts. I truly thank you
from the bottom of my heart as much of what Blackwell’s
PTA does for our children would simply be impossible
without all of you.
“Many Hands Make
Light Work”
Events and Information
March is Colorectal Awareness
Month
Thank you to all Blackwell Superheroes
who made Blackwell Family Fun
Fair and Silent Auction a
success, whether you
volunteered time or joined the
fun exciting evening. We are
looking for new ideas for next
year; please contact
Kimberley Haywood at
[email protected] to assist
preparing for this great event.
These events are on
our PTA Radar; please let us know
how you can lend a paw!
According to United States Health &
Human Services:
“Colorectal cancer is the fourth most
common cancer in the United States
and the second leading cause of
death from cancer. Colorectal cancer
affects people in all racial and ethnic
groups and is most often found in
people age 50 and older.
The good news? If everyone age 50
and older were screened regularly, 6
out of 10 deaths from colorectal
cancer could be prevented.
Communities, health professionals,
and families can work together to
encourage people to get screened.
Blackwell PTA is 193 members strong and it is not too late to sign up!
Thank you Jaime
Feinberg for keeping
Blackwell’s Silent Auction
alive! What a great way
for adult fun to continue
during our Family Fun
Fair! You did awesome!!!
PTA SPOTLIGHT
The next PTA meeting is March
14th at 7pm in the teacher’s
lounge. We hope to see you
there!
Would you like assistance paying for a fun and exciting SUMMER
activity for your child?
If the answer to this question is YES then you should apply for a scholarship through the Schaumburg Township Council Elementary
Scholarship program.
WHO: All students Kindergarten through 7th grade who wish to broaden their education, talents and experiences. Parent(s) must
provide proof of PTA membership at the school attended by the child applying for the scholarship (must be member by
March 1). This is not a need based scholarship. All students who meet the above criteria all eligible.
WHAT: Scholarships will be awarded for up to 100% of the cost of the camp up to a maximum of $125.
WHEN: All applications must be returned to Blackwell School in a sealed envelope marked “Elementary Scholarship” no later than
Wednesday, April 5 at 2:30 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! Unsealed envelopes will be disqualified.
HOW: Go to https://blackwell.sd54.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2017/02/2017-STC-Elementary-Scholarship-Application.pdf to
download the complete application or come to the office to pick up a hard copy.
Please include ALL of the following:
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the Identification and Verification Form
the Student Statement Form consisting of one two-part question with a maximum of 300 words (kindergarten through thirdgrade students may dictate their letter to an adult and are encouraged to include a drawing of him/her at camp)
a copy of the program or summer camp brochure (including cost information); do not send entire catalog or website
information
a copy of the completed application or registration form (no exceptions)
a copy (not the original) of the parent/guardian PTA membership card for the 2016-17 academic year, or written verification
of PTA membership from local unit membership chair or local unit president. Parent/guardian must be a PTA member at the
school attended by the child applying for the scholarship by March 1, 2017
the Final Checklist sheet
Scholarship recipients will be notified in early to mid-May. Questions? Please contact Kyle Mishler at 847.308.6866 or
[email protected]
Save the Date for Family Movie Night
Coming Attractions:
Finding Dory - Rated PG
Friday, April 7th, 2017 6:00 - 8:00pm (doors open at 5:45pm)
Admission is Free
All Blackwell Families are invited to attend.
Blackwell’s theatre will be located in the school gym.
Snacks and refreshments will be sold throughout the showing.
Movie-goers may opt to bring a blanket or lawn chair to use while viewing the movie. Limited seating
will be available.
If you would like to volunteer for this event please contact Rebecca Casey at
[email protected].
AT LEAST ONE PARENT IS REQUIRED TO STAY WITH THEIR CHILD.
Thank you to all of the Blackwell Staff and Families who were able to participate in Blackwell’s Feed My Starving
Children evening. It was a huge success despite the thunderstorms!
48 Boxes of Food were packed
10,368 meals were provided through those 48 boxes
28 Kids will be fed for one year from those 48 boxes
WAY TO GO BOBCATS!
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Every two years the Blackwell PTA bylaws are reviewed. Proposed changes were presented at the last PTA
meeting. Click on the link below to see a copy of the proposed bylaws and attend the April 11th General Membership
PTA meeting to cast your vote on these changes.
BYLAWS
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Blackwell Volunteer Day
Saturday March 11th 9:00 – 12:00
West Suburban Center
273 Dearborn Ct.
Geneva, IL 60134
(About 30 min. from Blackwell)
Must be 8 years old to participate. All volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a volunteer 21 or
older.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOOD BANK SIGN UP FORM – Please return to school
Family Contact Person: _______________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________
Number of Adults: ________________ Number of children 16-18: __________ Number of children 8-15: __________
Direct questions to: Tracy Fowler [email protected]