Builta PTA News & Notes
10.16.24 PTA News and Notes
Builta Families -
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our PTA Meeting last week! Take a look at the latest updates below.
Upcoming Events
Pumpkin Palooza Zoom Meeting: October 17, 7:00PM
Pumpkin Palooza: October 30 (in-school event and costume party)
Kindness Challenge Fundraiser: November 1-22
Pumpkin Palooza
Introducing… Pumpkin Palooza!
We're excited to announce our new Fall in-school event... Pumpkin Palooza! This event will take place during school hours and students will have the opportunity to participate in Fall-themed games, crafts and a dance party.
Visit our website to learn more, sign up to volunteer, and view the costume guidelines: https://waynebuilta.givebacks.com/w/pumpkinpalooza
P.S. Thank you to our Builta students for voting for the name for this event. It was a tough race but Pumpkin Palooza was the clear winner!
Pumpkin Palooza Event Planning: Zoom Meeting 10/17
If you’d like to get involved with planning for the Pumpkin Palooza event, join us Thursday for a Zoom call:
Oct 17, 2024, 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 771 7839 4081
Passcode: TBtwL3
Safer, Stronger 204 Referendum
Safer, Stronger 204 Referendum
Thank you to Dr. Louis Lee, District 204 Deputy Superintendent, for speaking at our PTA Meeting on Wednesday. Dr. Lee discussed the Safer, Stronger 204 bond referendum which will appear on the November 5, 2024 ballot to address the district's highest-priority facility and safety needs, without requiring a tax rate increase. To learn more, visit: https://www.ipsd.org/saferstronger204
About the Builta PTA
The Builta Elementary PTA consists of volunteers who help to plan and organize events, activities and support for our school. We are a registered 501c3 non-profit and are associated with the Illinois State PTA and National Parent Teacher Association. Our Builta PTA Board for the 2024-2025 school year includes:
President: Aleesha Ferraro
Vice President: Krutika Prasad
Treasurer: Aju Abraham Mathew
Secretary: Leia Grand
To contact us, email pta.builta@gmail.com.
Purchase Your Builta PTA Membership!
2024-25 Membership is now open! Help make a difference in our school by purchasing your $15 PTA Membership today. Your membership:
Gives you the opportunity to vote on PTA events/activities and how PTA funds are spent
Allows you to vote for PTA officers in our annual elections
Helps us kickstart our annual budget
Gives you a chance to network with other Builta parents and guardians
Helps you become an active part of your child's educational experience
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