PTA

MEETINGS

Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month in the library.

  • Sep 11 @ 7:00 PM
  • Oct 9 @ 9:30 AM
  • Nov 13 @ 7:00 PM
  • Dec 11 @ 9:30 AM
  • No Jan meeting
  • Feb 12 @ 9:30 AM
  • Mar 12 @ 9:30 AM
  • Apr 9 @ 7:00 PM
  • May 14 @ 9:30 AM

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Sandburg PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We collaborate with the school to encourage students to become confident, independent, responsible and respectful learners.

IMPORTANT DATES

May 21 - Parent night for incoming 6th graders 7-8pm

May 29 – 8th Grade Activity Day

May 30 - Last day of school for 8th graders (dismissal at 1pm)

May 30 – 8th Grade Promotion Celebration at York HS  - 4pm

May 30 - 8th Grade Promotion Party at Knight of Columbus - 8-10pm

May 31 - Last day of school

Jun 30 - Last day to order School Supply Kits

NEWS

The following PTA chairperson positions are open for next year:
  • Teacher Appreciation (great position for 2-3 co-chairs)
  • School Beautification
  • Reflections - PTA Council Rep
  • Great Donation Day - PTA Council Rep
  • SERG Rep
  • Science Olympiad

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Lara Stavridis or Angela Bagdasarian.

7th Grade Spring Social

Calling all 7th graders! Join your classmates after school TONIGHT for the KONA ICE TRUCK on May 20th from 3:30-4:30pm. Have your student ride their bike / walk to school that day or join us to help chaperone! Click HERE for the event details and to sign up to chaperone or donate chips / water.

School Supply Kits for 2019-2020

Order your pre-packaged school supply kits and avoid the hassle of searching for school supplies over summer break. Click here to order online. The kits will be delivered to Sandburg in time for the walk-throughs at the beginning of August. If you prefer to shop for your own supplies, school supply lists are available to download on the PTA Events & Activities/SchoolSupply tab.

8th Grade Activity Day is May 29th

The 8th grade class is invited to spend the day with their classmates cruising aboard a private yacht on Lake Michigan. Students will cruise for two hours aboard the Anita Dee II and enjoy a buffet lunch, beverages, music and dancing. Permission slips and $50 payment are due today, May 8th. Further details regarding the event can be found on the PTA 8th Grade Activity Day website page by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact Katerina Hickey or Erika Vlahos.

8th Grade Promotion is May 30th

The Sandburg 8th grade promotion celebration will take place in the York High School Campbell Gym on May 30th at 4 p.m. The Sandburg PTA will host a promotion party that evening from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in Elmhurst. See below. Click here for the Permission Slip. Click here for the sign up genius to donate items and volunteer.

8th Grade Promotion Party

The Sandburg PTA and 8th grade parents are set to host a post-promotion party for the entire 8th grade class! This is a FREE, FUN event celebrating the end of Middle School. All Sandburg 8th graders invited. The party will include light snacks, raffles (gift cards, York Gear, etc.), a photo booth and dancing!

LAST BLAST Promotion Party after promotion celebration at York from
8-10 PM on May 30th at Knights of Columbus - 537 S York St, Elmhurst

ALL STUDENTS need to be picked up and CHECKED OUT by a parent.

PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED - click here for the Permission Slip.

HELP NEEDED - click here for the sign up genius to donate items and volunteer.

Fischer PTA Hosts Mighty Munchkins Obstacle Course Race – June 2, 10am - 12pm at Conrad Fischer Fields

COST: $25 REGISTRATION. Click here to register and here for the event flyer.

Fischer’s PTA and Team Ignite have joined forces to host the Mighty Munchkins Obstacle Course Race. This is the grand finale to the spring obstacle course club season! Bring kids ages 6-12 years old to Conrad Fischer Fields on June 2, 2019, for a fun-filled morning, tackling our fully-mobile obstacle course. This 2km course will be complete with over-under walls, hurdles, cargo net climbs and LASERS!!

2019-2020 Walk Through Dates and Times

Here is information about the 2019-2020 school year and student walk through, locker set up, and school pictures: If a student is absent during these times, there will be a picture make up day once school begins. If a student misses the scheduled days, they may come between 9-3 on August 7 and 8, or August 12 and 13 from 3:30-4:30.

August 5th 9am-12pm/12pm-3pm- school pictures will be taken during these times

  • 8th grade A-L  9am-10:30am
  • 8th grade M-Z  10:30am-12pm
  • 7th grade A-L  12pm-1:30pm -school pictures will be taken during these times
  • 7th grade M-Z  1:30pm-3:00pm

August 6th 9am-11am/11am-2pm- school pictures will be taken during this time

  • Jump Start morning for 6th grade from 9-11 (incoming sixth grade students only) 11:00-2:00
  • 6th grade students and parents locker set up time
2019-2020 Executive Committee

Congratulations and thank you to the following PTA members for being installed as the new officers of the Sandburg PTA for the 2019-2020 school year.

  • President: Angela Bagdasarian  
  • President-Elect: Alison Dondlinger
  • Secretary Co-Chairs: Liza Passarelli and Lara Stavridis
  • Membership Co-Chairs: Wendee Reedy and Krista Nunemaker
  • Treasurer: Evelyn Boutin
Be Internet Awesome Workshop

Raising children in the age of smartphones and social media brings new challenges and concerns for all families. The Sandburg PTA is excited to host a Be Internet Awesome Workshop which promotes safer and more responsible use of online technology among children and families.

Tip of the Month:  Don’t “friend” or chat to strangers online. Your child should be able to tell you three things about the person they are interacting with online (e.g. he has an older brother at York, he lives on Geneva Avenue, and he has a dog named Buddy).

To access our presentation including links to the materials, tools and resources, please go to the Be Internet Awesome Workshop on our PTA EVENTS & ACTIVITIES PAGE. 

Maker Space Wish List – Items in Demand

Thank you SO much for your continued support of the Maker Space. There are some items in high demand including: fabric, yarn, felt (assorted colors), styrofoam balls, pom-poms, poly-fil (polyester fiberfill), glue sticks for glue guns. Thank you in advance of your donations. Please click here for the updated wish list. Questions, email Susan Stephenson at sreinheimer@elmhurst205.org or Beth Hosler at bobhosler@att.net.

2018-19 SANDBURG PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE