►Variety Show: We are looking for
volunteers to help with checking kids in
(12:30pm-1:00pm), checking kids out
(3:30pm-4:30pm), help during the show
(shifts between 1:30pm and 4:30pm), work
the ticket counter (1:30pm-2:00pm and
3:30pm-4:30pm), and escort acts (1:00pm-
4:00pm) to and from stage at our show
(February 4th). If you are interested, please
contact our volunteer coordinator.
More information
volunteers to help with checking kids in
(12:30pm-1:00pm), checking kids out
(3:30pm-4:30pm), help during the show
(shifts between 1:30pm and 4:30pm), work
the ticket counter (1:30pm-2:00pm and
3:30pm-4:30pm), and escort acts (1:00pm-
4:00pm) to and from stage at our show
(February 4th). If you are interested, please
contact our volunteer coordinator.
More information
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| If you prefer to mail your donation, please print our donation form and mail to: Chesak/Martin PTA 10910 Reed Road Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 The Chesak/Martin PTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
There is an African proverb that states: “It takes a village to raise a child.” This is
something your Chesak/ Martin PTA takes to heart. Family engagement matters
to education. Research shows that when educators, families and communities
work together, students actually do better in school. The data also shows,
regardless of income or background, students with involved parents are more
likely to get higher grades, attend school regularly, have better social skills, be
better behaved, and, in the end, have higher levels of success. Knowing that
today’s children will be our future leaders, educators, and citizens puts urgency
into getting all families involved in our schools. The Chesak/ Martin PTA is the
perfect association in which to involve yourself.
The investment we make now is just that: an investment in our future. Schools
with involved parents and active PTAs, like Chesak and Martin, have already
figured out that helping children achieve their highest levels is a huge job that can
be best attained when the whole community is involved.
Regardless of the external factors that our schools face on a daily basis, family
engagement in education is vital to our nation’s future success. You don’t need to
be an educator, a community leader or a politician to have a say. You can be “just
a mom” or “just a dad” and make an impact that can change a school, a
community, a state or even a nation. With PTA it IS possible. So what are your
reasons for not joining now? Annual family memberships are available for only
$10. You may say: "what’s in it for me?" Check out the breakdown by grade on
what the Chesak/ Martin PTA provided in funding to your students and their
classrooms on our "About Us" page.
Without our membership dollars and fundraiser efforts, many of these programs
and services would not exist, or would cost you, as a parent, money out of your
pocket. Please keep this in mind when you are asked to become a paid PTA
member, or during our annual fundraiser efforts. Every dollar we make on
fundraising goes directly back into the school for the direct benefit of the
students and staff.
Dana Wiley
President, Chesak/ Martin PTA
Our Mission: A powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families &
communities and a strong advocate for the education and well being of every child.
something your Chesak/ Martin PTA takes to heart. Family engagement matters
to education. Research shows that when educators, families and communities
work together, students actually do better in school. The data also shows,
regardless of income or background, students with involved parents are more
likely to get higher grades, attend school regularly, have better social skills, be
better behaved, and, in the end, have higher levels of success. Knowing that
today’s children will be our future leaders, educators, and citizens puts urgency
into getting all families involved in our schools. The Chesak/ Martin PTA is the
perfect association in which to involve yourself.
The investment we make now is just that: an investment in our future. Schools
with involved parents and active PTAs, like Chesak and Martin, have already
figured out that helping children achieve their highest levels is a huge job that can
be best attained when the whole community is involved.
Regardless of the external factors that our schools face on a daily basis, family
engagement in education is vital to our nation’s future success. You don’t need to
be an educator, a community leader or a politician to have a say. You can be “just
a mom” or “just a dad” and make an impact that can change a school, a
community, a state or even a nation. With PTA it IS possible. So what are your
reasons for not joining now? Annual family memberships are available for only
$10. You may say: "what’s in it for me?" Check out the breakdown by grade on
what the Chesak/ Martin PTA provided in funding to your students and their
classrooms on our "About Us" page.
Without our membership dollars and fundraiser efforts, many of these programs
and services would not exist, or would cost you, as a parent, money out of your
pocket. Please keep this in mind when you are asked to become a paid PTA
member, or during our annual fundraiser efforts. Every dollar we make on
fundraising goes directly back into the school for the direct benefit of the
students and staff.
Dana Wiley
President, Chesak/ Martin PTA
Our Mission: A powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families &
communities and a strong advocate for the education and well being of every child.
| Thursday February 9th 7:00pm Room 411 @ Chesak Elem. (children welcome) more info |
| Next Meeting: |
 | Raffle update: Since the January meeting was cancelled due to snow, January | |
| prize winners will be drawn at the February meeting, along with the February winners. |
| We're looking for a few more volunteers for our Variety Show. If you are | |
| available on February 4th, please contact our volunteer coordinator. |
| Our Variety Show dates have changed. (Now you have more time to practice | |
| your act!). The new dress rehearsal date is February 3rd 5:30pm-9:30pm. The new date for the show is February 4th 1:00pm. (volunteers needed) |
| We would like to thank the parents, teachers and community members who | |
| have participated in our fundraisers. We truly appreciate your generous support! Find out how we're doing so far and get more info on our fundraising page. |
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| Website last updated: 01/27/2012 |
►In order to act on the side of caution,
District 158 is posting this Attempted
Abduction Notice provided by the Algonquin
Police Department.
►Effective January 1, 2012, a new law states
that all passengers are required to wear a
seat belt, not just the front seat passengers.
(Public Act 097-0016)
►Our first day of the Holiday Shoppe was
very popular (Thanks to everyone who came
out to shop on Friday)! Read the article here.
►Effective January 1, 2012, Illinois state law
no longer allows you to dispose of
electronics in your garbage can. The
McHenry County Recycling Guide lists more
than 30 businesses that will help you
dispose of your old electronic devices.
►Physical Education Staff Attains Coveted
STARS Distinction for Martin Elementary
School. Read the news release here.
►Community in need: The Algonquin/Lake
in the Hills Food Pantry has started a
campaign to raise money for their new site.
To donate or find out more, click here.
District 158 is posting this Attempted
Abduction Notice provided by the Algonquin
Police Department.
►Effective January 1, 2012, a new law states
that all passengers are required to wear a
seat belt, not just the front seat passengers.
(Public Act 097-0016)
►Our first day of the Holiday Shoppe was
very popular (Thanks to everyone who came
out to shop on Friday)! Read the article here.
►Effective January 1, 2012, Illinois state law
no longer allows you to dispose of
electronics in your garbage can. The
McHenry County Recycling Guide lists more
than 30 businesses that will help you
dispose of your old electronic devices.
►Physical Education Staff Attains Coveted
STARS Distinction for Martin Elementary
School. Read the news release here.
►Community in need: The Algonquin/Lake
in the Hills Food Pantry has started a
campaign to raise money for their new site.
To donate or find out more, click here.
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2011 Variety Show forms:
DVD release and order form
Variety Show application (we are still accepting applications)
T-Shirt order form
DVD release and order form
Variety Show application (we are still accepting applications)
T-Shirt order form
This year's theme is "Dream Big". If you would like
to be part of our show, you still have time to turn in
your application and then show us what you’ve got at
dress rehearsal.
►February 3rd 5:30pm-9:30pm - Dress rehearsal
at Huntley High School Performance Art Center (PAC)
►February 4th 1:00pm - Variety Show at Huntley
High School Performance Art Center (PAC)
(volunteers needed)
to be part of our show, you still have time to turn in
your application and then show us what you’ve got at
dress rehearsal.
►February 3rd 5:30pm-9:30pm - Dress rehearsal
at Huntley High School Performance Art Center (PAC)
►February 4th 1:00pm - Variety Show at Huntley
High School Performance Art Center (PAC)
(volunteers needed)
The National PTA has launched a new web page dedicated to teachers:
Focusing on the "T" in PTA. On this page, you will find resources such as:
Did you know that Illinois PTA is a certified provider for the ISBE and allows you to
earn professional CPDU credits through some of our seminars and workshops!
Check out some of what we will have available for our education professionals at
the 110th Illinois PTA Convention:
from Illinois PTA Bulletin, volume 95, issue 6, January 2012
Focusing on the "T" in PTA. On this page, you will find resources such as:
- Conferences and Events: Attend Workshops for Teachers
- Teacher Recognition
- Male Teacher Engagement
- Teacher Resource Tools
Did you know that Illinois PTA is a certified provider for the ISBE and allows you to
earn professional CPDU credits through some of our seminars and workshops!
Check out some of what we will have available for our education professionals at
the 110th Illinois PTA Convention:
- PTA and the Working Parent: Friday, March 9, 9:00 am
- Character in the Classroom: Friday, March 9, 11:00 am
- Cybertraps for the Young: Friday, March 9, 11:00 am
- Grassroot Advocacy Training: Friday, March 9, 2:00 pm and Saturday,
March 10, 9:00 am - Common Core Standards: Saturday, March 10, 11:00 am
from Illinois PTA Bulletin, volume 95, issue 6, January 2012
| Variety Show: |
| Message from the President: |
| Teachers: |
February
3rd ....................
4th ....................
7th-9th ............
9th ...................
17th ..................
20th .................
3rd ....................
4th ....................
7th-9th ............
9th ...................
17th ..................
20th .................
Variety Show dress
rehearsal 5:30p at Huntley
High School PAC
Variety Show 1pm at Huntley
High School PAC
(volunteers needed)
Kindergarten Registration
PTA membership meeting
7pm @ Chesak room 411
No School
No School / Offices Closed
(President's Day)
March
6th-8th .............
8th ....................
9th ...................
9th-11th ...........
6th-8th .............
8th ....................
9th ...................
9th-11th ...........
National PTA Legislative
Conference
PTA membership meeting
7pm @ Chesak room 411
Family Swim 7-9pm @
Centegra Healthbridge
Huntley
Illinois PTA Convention
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