Country Meadows PTO Blog, September 22, 2023

Country Meadows PTO Blog, September 22, 2023

Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline Is Today

It’s that time of year again ~ time for the yearbook cover contest. We are looking for submissions that illustrate our theme for this year: "We’re Better Together, The Circles All Around Us." Entries MUST be vertical and include “Country Meadows Elementary School 23-24."

The deadline for submissions for this year's Yearbook Cover Contest is today ~ Friday, September 22. 

Yearbook cover submissions need to be delivered to the teacher or front office or scanned and emailed to [email protected]. All submissions will be included in the yearbook. The PTO is not responsible for lost contest entries. Hard copies will not be returned. Please put the student name and GRADE on the BACK of the drawings. Emailed entries need to include the name and grade as well. 

Yearbook Contest: September 22 2023 deadline

Dessert Day and Special Lunch

October and November Special Lunch are now available for purchase at https://countrymeadowspto.membershiptoolkit.com. You can still also purchase Dessert Day on MTK. 

Please note: There will be NO special lunch in December; January through June lunch orders will be available for purchase in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned on that!

Ordering for October Special Lunch will close on Sunday, October 1, and November Special Lunch will close on Wednesday, November 1.

Country Meadows Dessert Day & Special Lunch

 

Fall Festival/Trunk-or-Treat: Get Your Passes Now

Country Meadows' Fall Festival is a little over a month away! Ticket sales are now open for this year's event featuring Trunk or Treat, DJ, face painting, balloon artists and even more tasty treats! You can also sign-up your car to participate in Trunk-or-Treat for $20, which includes your family's tickets to the event.  We highly recommend pre-purchasing tickets and taking advantage of the discounted rate and pre-registration line. Last year's event was a huge success, and we're looking forward to even more exciting changes this year to make this a fun-filled night!          Fall Fest September 2023

More ways to participate:

  • Fall Festival is Country Meadow's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year. We're seeking donations for our raffle and silent auction. Items could include tickets to events; gift cards/certificates; activities; golf foursomes, memorabilia and the like.  If you wish to donate, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

We are seeking donations of cases of water for the event.

Spread the word:  Share information about our Fall Festival with your network! 

Avoid the lines and save some money! Buy tickets here: https://countrymeadowspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/18360

 

Volunteer for 2023-2024 School Year

Volunteer for events and activities for the 2023-24 school year.  The PTO hosts so many fun events throughout the year.  These events aren’t possible without our amazing volunteers! The committee sign-ups for the 2023-24 school year are now open!

Sign up here: https://countrymeadowspto.membershiptoolkit.com/

Country Meadows Volunteer art

Country Meadows PTO parent volunteer sign-up

 

October 19:  Country Meadows Restaurant Fundraiser

Skip cooking and enjoy dinner at MOD Pizza (Buffalo Grove) on October 19 Let them know you’re there to support Country Meadows, and we will receive 20 percent of sales.

Country Meadows Restaurant Night Fundraiser

~ Submitted by Katie Roscher, Country Meadows PTO