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information
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staff appreciation volunteers soon. Work
sessions will begin after Spring Break.
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staff appreciation volunteers soon. Work
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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 March 8th 7:00pm Room 411 @ Chesak Elem. (children welcome) more info |
| Next Meeting: |
 | We're already making plans for next school year. Want to be part of our | |
| executive board or part of a committee? Contact us to see what opportunities there are to become involved. Want to know more about each role? Read more here. |
| Family Swim is Saturday March 10th from 6pm-8pm at Centegra Healthbridge | |
| Huntley. Tickets are now on sale and are available first come first served. |
| 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. |
| We would like to thank everyone who participated in our Drive for $5 program. | |
| With help from the school social workers, $520 (in gift cards) was collected for families in need at Chesak and Martin. |
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| Website last updated: 02/23/2012 |
►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) Read the article here.
►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. New
Food Pantry to open in March: read article
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) Read the article here.
►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. New
Food Pantry to open in March: read article
here.
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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 their seminars and workshops!
Check out some of what they will have available for 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 their seminars and workshops!
Check out some of what they will have available for 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
| Message from the President: |
| Teachers: |
February
24th .................
24th .................
Paddy Lynn assembly for
Kindergarten
March
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7th, 8th, 9th.....
8th ....................
9th-11th ..........
10th.................
11th ..................
15th ..................
22nd ................
26th-30th.........
5th-16th ...........
6th-8th .............
7th, 8th, 9th.....
8th ....................
9th-11th ..........
10th.................
11th ..................
15th ..................
22nd ................
26th-30th.........
ISAT testing (grades 3-5)
National PTA Legislative
Conference
Jump Rope for Heart
(Chesak)
PTA membership meeting
7pm @ Chesak room 411
Illinois PTA Convention
Family Swim 6-8pm @
Centegra Healthbridge
Huntley
Daylight Savings begins
(move clock ahead 1 hour)
Culver's (Huntley) Dine N'
Share benefiting 2nd grade
Spring Pictures @ Chesak
No School (Spring Break)
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