Summer is hanging on with the heat, so let’s continue to have some summer fun with this new fundraising event!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: Irving’s Blacktop
Space is limited so register to play! Registration forms can be found in the digital backpack. $20 per team of 2. Winner will receive 20% of the money raised!
Please forward questions to Jennifer Andersson at janderss@nmh.org
Are you a scientist, an architect, an artist, an engineer, a designer, or someone who loves to build robots? The Oak Park Education Foundation is looking for experts to work with students in the classroom or after school. Learn more at www.opef.org.
Are you a writer, photographer, videographer, party planner or auction organizer? OPEF is looking for people to join our teams.
Want to do something meaningful for the public schools in your community? We’re looking volunteers to serve on fundraising, communications, finance, and other committees.
If you’d like to learn more about volunteering for OPEF, my contact info is below!
Many thanks,
Deb Abrahamson
Executive Director
Oak Park Education Foundation
dabrahamson@op97.org
www.opef.org
(708) 524-3023 phone
Different Together is a social group offering community and support for LGBT Irving families, families with gender-diverse children, and friends. Different Together is open to everyone in the Irving community.
Please join us for our first event of the year:
A Potluck Dinner
Friday, Sept. 21st, 2012
6:30-8:00 p.m.
in the Irving Cafeteria
Guests are asked to bring a dish to share, including serving utensils. Main dishes, fruits, and vegetables are especially needed. Drinks and all tableware will be provided.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 19, with your name, number of guests, and dish you plan to bring to Anne Jordan-Baker, annecjb@gmail.com, or 708-451-0150.
For more information or to volunteer to help with the event, contact Anne Jordan-Baker, annecjb@gmail.com, or Reshma Desai, reshmadesai30@gmail.com.
Bring your family to our first Fall workshop!
Thursday September 20, 2012
3:30 – 4:30pm
Oak Park Main Library – Children’s Storytime Room
This month our workshop will include hands-on activities and projects that will directly benefit West Suburban PADS. Families can help make a fleece scarf or blanket, play a backpack game, and learn easy ways your family can support West Suburban PADS.
PADS benefits from many donated items. Please bring a donation with you to this workshop on September 20. PADS is currently seeking donations of:
● toothbrushes and toothpaste (travel size)
● deodorant
● razors
● ponchos and umbrellas
We look forward to seeing you on September 20. We will host more workshops during the school year, giving your family a chance to get involved with additional community service projects.
Want to learn more? Visit http://www.neighborhoodgivingproject.org, “like” us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thegivingprojectoakpark or email info@neighborhoodgivingproject.org to join our mailing list.
Proposed Sharing of Administrative Facilities On September 10, 2012, District 97 and the Park District of Oak Park presented a proposal to the Village of Oak Park regarding the possibility of the three governing bodies sharing administrative facilities. Please click here for a pdf of the presentation and click here for the video of the presentation. Following the presentation, the Village Board gave its consensus for District 97 and the Park District to continue exploring the concept of sharing facilities and to engage the Village in discussions about the possibility of constructing a new building on the parking lot south of Village Hall.
In the meantime, there has been a Web site created so community members can stay informed about the project, get updates about its status and offer their feedback regarding the proposal. Please click here to access the site. There will also be a community forum about the proposed sharing of administrative facilities that will be held on September 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Please click here for a flyer about this event.
Forum about Changes at the Middle Schools District 97 and the PTO Council are inviting parents/guardians and staff members to join us on October 10 for our ongoing dialogue about what is being done and how we can work together to help Brooks and Julian further develop into world-class middle schools. Learn More >>
Board of Education Approves Purchase of New Musical Instruments In keeping with the promises made during the referendum, the Board of Education approved the purchase of new instruments for the district’s music program during its meeting last night. Please click here for the motion to approve the purchase and click here for the memo about the bid process that was presented to the board on August 24, 2012.
Middle School Fun Run The Oak Park Middle Schools’ Magnificent Mile Fun Run will be held on Sunday, October 14. Learn More >>
Community Flyers from the Digital Backpack Below are links to the information from the community that is featured in this week’s edition of the digital backpack.
New Flyers
Reminders
Irving School PTO 