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D102 Race to the Finish
Spring Garden Club
Science Center Earth Day Family Night
Thank You CPCFROM Chairs and Coaches
Thank You Original Works Chairs
Grades 4-6 Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser
Cossitt PTC Fun Fact
Pints for PIMA
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Cossitt Friday News
April 13, 2018

Welcome to your emailed Friday Folder. Thank you for choosing to reduce our paper usage by receiving announcements by email. These flyers are also available on the Cossitt PTC website.
PTC Committee Openings
for the 2018-2019 School Year
The Cossitt PTC has large number of committees that need parent volunteers to help coordinate these activities. It's a great way to contribute to your child's Cossitt experience.  

There are volunteer opportunities at varying levels so there is something for everyone.  In most cases, there are committee co-chairs to assist, notes from previous chairs passed down for guidance, and additional resources of support.

Please consider signing up for any of the many committee opportunities by clicking on the link below.

PTC Executive Board Open Positions
The PTC Executive Board is still searching to fill a few available board positions for the 2018-19 school year.
If you are interested in filling one of the open positions, please contact David Grayson at dbgrayson@comcast.net by  Friday, April 20 . It's a great way to play a meaningful role in shaping your student's experience at Cossitt.

For additional information about the nominating procedures, click on the following link:  PTC Nominating Procedures
D102 Race to the Finish
Registration is going on now,
so dust off those running shoes and save the date!

The 5K and 1 mile run/walk will take place on  Sunday, April 29th at 8:30 am ! It doesn't matter if you are a super speed runner or a super slow walker - please plan to join us for a great time while benefiting the D102 schools!

Register to 
run or to 
volunteer at the Race website:

We need VOLUNTEERS for race day and the week prior to the race.  Please consider helping with this fun event -  we have a variety of volunteer roles and time slots available -- something for everyone!!  Sign up to volunteer:
    
Spring Garden Club Starts April 20
Is your child interested in planting a flower and vegetable garden this spring? Cossitt Garden Club begins April 20 and runs for five weeks every Friday from 3:15-4:00pm. 

Activities will include sowing new vegetable seeds for the summer, planting flowers, learning about our crops that survived the winter, and doing some small garden-related craft projects.  Please sign your child up only if they have a sincere interest in gardening and learning about the outdoors. Class size is limited to 25 for appropriate supervision purposes.  The cost is $20 for the five-week session with one make-up session provided in case of bad weather.  

Click on the link below to register your child and send to the Cossitt office, cash or a check for $20 payable to Cossitt PTC. 

Science Center Earth Day Family Night
The Science Center Parent Enrichment Council presents the 7th Annual  Earth Day Family Night open house on Friday, April 20, 6:30-8pm at the A llen P. Zak Science Discovery Center, 930 N. Barnesdale, LaGrange Park.  Where does our stuff go when we throw it away? Follow the Trail!  Click on the link below for more information.
Thank You CPCFRO Chairs and Coaches
Another great year of district-wide intramural athletics has come to a close and it could not have been possible with the help of Cossitt's CPCFRO Chairs: Sandie Metcalfe and Julie Workman.  Thank you also to many CPCFRO parent coaches for their time and energy in making the experiences positive for the students.
Thank You Original Works Chairs
Thank you to our Original Works chairs  Kristina Sunderman and Lisa Gibbons and for helping our students share their artwork with friends and family!
Grades 4-6 Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser
Calling all 4th-6th graders!  Join us for a Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser on  Saturday, April 28, 7:30-9:30pm !  

Race your friends in the inflatable obstacle course, jump on the trampolines, and enjoy open gym time, pizza, and lemonade.  For more information, click on the following link: 


To Register, click on the link below and s croll down to "Pizza Fundraiser" and click on "Cossitt School April 28"  Be sure to complete the online waiver at the bottom of the payment screen.  A receipt will be emailed.


Chaperones needed.  Please click on the link below to sign up.


Questions? Please contact  Lisa Gibbons at  lisamgibbons@gmail.com
Cossitt PTC Fun Fact!
The Cossitt PTC offers over 45 programs and services, benefitting our students, teachers and parents.  From preparing school directories and coordinating room parent opportunities for parents, to organizing art club, assemblies, and the End of the Year Event for students, to hosting teacher appreciation lunches and providing office assistance for teachers -- PTC volunteers make a meaningful difference to Cossitt!
Pints for PIMA
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Join us on Friday, April 13 for "Pints for PIMA" at BuckleDown Brewing, 8700 W 47th, Lyons from 5:00-10:00pm. "The Pigs" cover band will perform. We might even have a special appearance by one of our district 102 directors. The "Twisted Classics" food truck will have some great food available. BuckleDown will kindly donate $1 to PIMA for every pint purchased. Get your wristband when you walk in.
PIMA Fundraising Day, April 26
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Two special fundraising events for PIMA - one great day:  April 26.   PIMA's fundraising helps with instrument rental assistance and purchasing instruments for band
  
"Shopping Day," at Vintage Charm , 729 W Hillgrove Ave, LaGrange,  10am-7pm . Shop for Mother's Day, confirmation, graduation, birthdays, teacher's gifts, and more! Bring in the flyer below  OR mention PIMA!. 10% of your purchase will go to PIMA.PIMA Vintage Charm Shopping Day Flyer.
 
Then, "Wine out"  at Steak + Vine, 37 South La Grange Rd, La Grange, 5:00-9:00pm! Enjoy wine, appetizers, or anything else you have an appetite for!  Rumor has it that PIMA might have a trio or two of live music playing that evening. (We'll let you know once we get closer to the date.) Bring in the flyer below OR mention PIMA and 15% of your purchase will go to PIMA.

Please help us protect Cossitt property after hours. If you see inappropriate or suspicious activity after school hours, please call the LaGrange Police at it's non-emergency phone number of 708-579-2333.

Questions about the PTC budget? Please email Mandy Vadbunker at cossittptctreasurer@gmail.com  to receive a copy. The Cossitt PTC budget is also available at all PTC meetings.

Interested in ways the Cossitt PTC has put our fundraising dollars to use in our school? Please take a look at some of the ways our families and community have made a difference!

Sincerely,
The Cossitt PTC