Country Meadows PTO Blog, Feb. 25, 2022

Country Meadows PTO Blog, Feb. 25, 2022

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Teacher and Staff Conference Meals

It’s always fun to let our teachers know how much we appreciate them, one way we do this is by providing a meal during teacher conferences. Please help us make this event a success by signing up to bring some additional items or by going to Membership Toolkit to make a monetary donation. 

Thanks so much for your support! 

All donations should be dropped off at 5816 Pintail Lane, Long Grove, before March 8 (leave at the door).

Thanks for your support in creating a fun meal for the staff during conferences!

 

We Need You!

As we approach spring break ~ coming up sooner than anyone had imagined ~ the PTO is already looking forward to 2022-23. Our Executive Board and Planning Committees will need your help! There are so many opportunities to get involved. 

Please chat with your friends and neighbors to see which events, programs, and committees would be a right fit for you. Reach out to Katie or Allie, our current Co-Presidents, at [email protected], if you’d like to find out more about where your talents would shine best. 

All our volunteer opportunities are group efforts. We all work together and help each other. Committee leads are typically coordinators to keep communication flowing and to delegate tasks to committee members. 

There is so much fun to be had at school. The more you volunteer, the more families you meet, the more you see your kids at school, the more your child will see how much their experience at Country Meadows is a priority to you and your family. Being involved statistically shows positive results both socially and even academically. 

Possibilities include:

  • Executive Board
  • Yearbook
  • Room Parent
  • End-of-Year Party
  • Fall Festival
  • And So Much More!

Some detailed descriptions: 

  • Dessert Day: The CM PTO offers ice cream for purchase every week during lunch period. This commitee manages the ordering and delivery of ice cream at lunchtime.
  • Teacher Conference Meals: The CM PTO likes to show thanks to our staff by providing them a warm meal during Fall (November) and Spring (March) Conferences and are looking for committee members to help with this.
  • Book Fair: The CM PTO hosts a Book Fair two times per year. The two events are typically scheduled in November and March. We are looking for members to help plan the Book Fairs.
  • Fall Festival (Fundraiser): This is an opportunity to help organize a family event, sponsored by the PTO! This will be a great evening for all the County Meadows families to enjoy and have a good time! Always an event to remember...


Cultural Arts

We are so excited to share that Friday, Feb. 25, was our annual PTO-sponsored Cultural Arts AssemblyCountry Meadows PTO: Ida Nelson in honor of Black History Month. We had the honor of each grade level having a separate opportunity to hear from the amazing Ida Nelson. Her message was to empower the children to celebrate all of the special and unique parts of themselves and their friends so they can ALL reach their full potential in life. 

Ida was instrumental in passing new legislature in honor of her son: the Jett Hawkins Law. Thanks to this law, she eliminated discriminatory hair policies against children of color in all Illinois schools. As a mother of humanity, it was important to Ms. Nelson that this legislature not only protect her child but all children of color and provide atonement to those who have been hurt by policies against their hair statewide.

Nelson life’s mission has become helping parents worldwide advocate for their children, promoting body confidence in children, and educating teachers about the unique cultural and social experiences of the black community.

We have more cultural opportunities ahead this year! Can’t wait to share more details!

 

Check Out Our Spirit Wear Website

We now have a running Spirit Wear website that you can order your swag through anytime! Just shop online and your Cubs gear will be directly shipped to you! 

Just head to https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/IL/Long%20Grove/Country%20Meadows%20Elementary%20School to place your order. 

Country Meadows Spirit Wear Store

 

Are You Ready for Summer Camp?

Don’t forget to support Country Meadows when you plan for camp! Did you know that Mabel’s Labels makes the BEST waterproof, laundry-proof labels? Note:  20 percent of proceeds benefit our school.

Day Camp Label Pack

 

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