Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs

Way to REPRESENT!! Go District 54!

Congrats to our new 2022-2024 School of Excellence winners. You have made Illinois PTA proud. We are also proud of Twin Echo for winning National PTA's Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Award of Merit.

Tonight!!

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THANK YOU!! A huge thank you to everyone who supported the auction dinner last Friday night!
If you weren’t able to make it, you can still make a donation to our scholarship fund. Use the link in the comments to make your donation today.

Reminder: Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs high school scholarship applications are due this Friday, February 17, by 3 p.m. These scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who wish to further their education. For more information and to apply, visit sd54.org/news/pta-offers-high-school-scholarships-3.

As part of its commitment to lifelong learning and community involvement, the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs is offering three types of scholarships to graduating seniors who wish to further their education. Applicants will be evaluated on academics, responses to essay questions, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and leadership. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023. For more information and to apply, visit tinyurl.com/ptn3uyax.

Join us at the PLC this Tuesday. Let’s celebrate all of the wonderful Reflections entries.

Save the date!!!
Theme is Black and White
Tickets are $37
Location is Stonegate Banquets
Doors open at 5pm
All proceeds benefit STC scholarships!!!

Don’t delay, pay today! 😀👍🏼

Attention PTA leaders your first dues payment deadline is Oct. 1st. If you need assistance loading your members into MemberHub or processing your payment contact [email protected].

Who has enrolled already? Let us know!

GREAT news—the School of Excellence enrollment deadline has been extended to Oct. 15. But don’t wait any longer! Enroll now at PTA.org/Excellence.

Share your first week stories with us! Tell us something good that is happening in your school.

Congrats to Hoover & Keller PTAs!

Congrats to the 21-23 National PTA School of Excellence PTAs from Illinois! To view the full list, click the link! http://ow.ly/sgRA50Ka5sv

Our association stands with the families, students, teachers and staff at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We urge everyone to amplify their voice with your federal representatives on community safety and youth violence prevention.

For those in need of mental health support during this time, free resources are available at PTA.org/HealthyMinds.

Celebrate!!

Congrats to the Illinois PTA Outstanding Administrator of the year! Carrie Azab, is an administrator at School District 54 Early Learning Center in Schaumburg. http://ow.ly/HqK850IC9Ok

It’s not too late to register to attend the Illinois PTA Convention and Advocacy Conference in Springfield. Check out the Convention Online Program Book now available. Want a printed copy with a Swag Bag containing other convention materials and fun stuff? Register today for only $15 and pick up when you check-in at the door. https://illinoispta.org/convention-registration/

Thank you so much to everyone who came to Friday's auction! We raised just over $18,000 for our scholarship fund!!!!!
Help us get that up a little higher by donating (https://bit.ly/3uaApdx). We are getting closer and closer to making up for the last 2 years!

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Join us tonight at the PLC. We will have all of the 2021-22 Reflections submissions on display for you to enjoy.

In addition to our Septemberfest parking fundraiser at Collins on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, we will also be partnering with Schaumburg Boomers for give-back games all weekend long. $6 from each ticket using the link below will go to the D54 Foundation (tickets are also discounted to $12).

https://bit.ly/D54Fundraiser

Schaumburg Boomers vs. Evansville Otters

Friday, September 3 at 6:30PM
Post-Game Fireworks!
White Sox Night! The first 1,000 fans will receive a Schaumburg Boomers and Chicago White Sox co-branded Fleece Blanket.

Saturday, September 4 at 6:00PM
Post-Game Fireworks & Fan Appreciation Night!

Sunday, September 5 at 6:00PM
Family Night & come early for Pre-Game Catch on the Field!

Monday, September 6 at 1:00PM
Afternoon game on Labor Day! Last regular season home game of 2021!

Congrats recipients!

PTA Scholarship Video 2021

$7,141 raised for the scholarship fund last week! Thank you everyone for your support! Make sure you join us for next year's auction when we are back in person!!

Go Cheryl!!!!

The Illinois Chapter of the National School PR Assoc. (INSPRA) defines a Distinguished Service Award winner as someone who supports or improves understanding and communication in a school or district and fosters cooperative partnerships between school and community. We are pleased to share that District 54 had three winners of this award in May:

Cheryl Gleason, a Stevenson parent and Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs president, received this honor in the parent category;

Six District 54 students who served on the Special Olympics Illinois Youth Activation Committee received this honor in the team category; and

Jennifer DiGioia, an administrative assistant at the district office, received this honor in the support staff category.

To read more about each of the winners and how they are supporting communication in District 54, visit https://sd54.org/news/district-54-receives-three-distinguished-service-awards/

2021 Scholarship Auction bidding starts at 4 today!!
www.32auctions.com/stcauction21

Congrats to Stevenson PTA & Dirksen PTA on your Illinois PTA membership awards!

Take Action: Tell Your Representative to Support Funding for Statewide Family Engagement Centers in FY22

https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/take-action

Now, more than at any other time, families are critical and primary to the success of their children. Congress must continue to recognize the important role of parents and families in a child’s education and support the Statewide Family Engagement Centers program. The best way to make your voice heard is by contacting your Representative today. It takes just a minute and will make a big impact. The deadline for your Representative to sign onto the SFEC letter is April 22nd!

Please take 3-4 minutes to send a letter to your legislators to urge them to prioritize our children in the FY22 state budget. Click on the link below to go to a prepared letter that you can use as is or customize it to include your own reasons for supporting Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) Formula for education.

WHY?

The Illinois General Assembly is debating next year’s state budget now through the end of May. When the EBF formula was passed in 2017, the legislature committed to providing an additional $350 million dollars to the formula annually for at least ten years.

That commitment was broken last year when no additional funding was added to the formula. This year the governor has again proposed no additional funds for EBF. This is not acceptable for our children, their futures, and the future of Illinois.

The EBF formula is working. But, by not providing the promised additional funding, Illinois schools will fall further behind and that's not fair to our children.

Our children need your voice, send your letters today!
Click below to make your voice heard.
https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/jkLlXeUXPuBGjlV2gAWNRA

Save the date!!

Be sure you take advantage of this workshop given by NAMI and hosted by our Region! Definitely something everyone can gain from. Note this is taking place on 2/24 next Wednesday at 7pm. Register now!

Due to the winter storm, all District 54 students will participate in a Remote Learning Day tomorrow, February 16, for the safety of our staff and students. For their safety, our employees may also work remotely.

All students will join classes virtually, connecting with their teachers as they normally would on a remote day.

Mark your calendars! Share with your families! Spread the word!

Ask a Question, Save a Life. Learn how you can help with su***de prevention. Sign up now. Spots are limited to the first 100 people that sign up. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMscO-hrT0oGtWYNtYkZZzDjdfvg_P0azPr

Wednesday, February 24

The D54 Food Pantry is open and ready to serve all of our District 54 families needing assistance. Although you will not be able to come into the pantry due to COVID restrictions, you will be able to place an order online and pick up at a pantry site. Families may order from the food pantry once a month. To place your pickup order, visit https://sd54.org/assistance-and-support/food-pantry.

Good morning District 54 community. Due to the road conditions and winter storm warning continuing through 5 p.m., we have made the decision to implement a full Remote Learning Day today - Tuesday, January 26 for the safety of our staff and students.

Students will follow their typical remote learning schedule, connecting with their teachers as they normally would on a remote day. Due to the dangerous road conditions, our employees may also work remotely.

Awesome Muir and Aldrin!!!

We are proud to announce the recipients of the PTA Programs at Home grants! PTA.org/Grants

The Illinois PTA Board Development and Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for election at the 2021 IL PTA Convention. View open positions and info on the duties and responsibilities of each one. Submit a Letter of Interest by Dec. 20.http://ow.ly/J41o50CPvpZ

Please consider helping out...

Do you want to be more involved, but have limited time available? Do you like to write articles or present materials so others can learn from it? If any of these describe you or someone you know, click here to learn more. http://ow.ly/6dkx50CInHQ

Have you noticed that some people are able to maintain a relatively positive attitude regardless of what’s happening around them? Fortunately, a positive attitude can be cultivated, with a little practice.

Join us tonight at 7 p.m. as author and keynote speaker, Devin C. Hughes, discusses real, tangible and practical strategies you can apply now to get on the highway to happiness.

In this session, you will learn new ideas for boosting happiness for you and your family, how positive psychology and social-emotional intelligence impacts your health and strategies for creating a positive culture at home.

A brief introduction by the Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs will start at 7 p.m. with the presentation following shortly after.

Join here at 7 p.m.: https://sd54.zoom.us/j/93573634257?pwd=elFaRlo0QjBsd0lCWUJhbFhsaGxLZz09

Everything is looking different this year, even our Annual Meeting that is an event we look forward to every year when we can see each other face to face and network. This year it will be through Zoom and we are looking forward to seeing you on our call October 5 at 7pm. Super important is our election of a new Region Director - so please join us. We will also be celebrating all of the great work you all have been doing. Register here:

https://forms.gle/tvGKM3AxdZsEHUnV7

There's still time to register for the Virtual Run to Read! Pick a route near your home and run or walk anytime from September 25-27. Everyone who registers will receive a medal and t-shirt that will be mailed to your home. All proceeds from this event will be benefiting the Crisis Fund - which provides immediate financial assistance to struggling District 54 families. By donating only $10, you can sponsor a student so they can participate free of charge. Don't forget to share your photos with

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/YourNeighborhood/D54VirtualRuntoRead?remMeAttempt=

Win a Chromebook for your PTA! For every 10 member dues paid to the Illinois PTA by Sept. 15 in MemberHub, your PTA will receive 1 entry into a drawing to win a Chromebook (10 paid memberships = 1 entry, 20 paid memberships = 2 entries, 30 paid memberships = 3 entries). The more you submit the more chances you have to win!

You can use the Chromebook to offer as a prize in a competition you are sponsoring, as an incentive for an event or to be used by your PTA for day to day operations.

Mid-week reminder: you're doing better than you think. You got this. 💙

PTA training is available through Zoom. Click this link to sign up today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC8ppmkyzVIad0iV4KjguXzer2q3vyzkq6jlAMUTAzu4Ywkg/viewform