Please complete the 5 Essentials Survey, we need as many parents as possible to complete this survey to meet our mandatory minimum for the report to count! Please take survey before Feb. 15th.
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent

Book Fair!
The Fall Book Fair will run Tuesday, 11/6- Friday, 11/9 and will be open during the school day for students to make purchases, and during conferences.  Please help support our book fair.  ALL money raised during this fair will go back to Leigh School.
Also if you are available to help please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABAE28A6FC1-leigh2

 Student Directory!
Student directories are a great way to connect with families and share information for invitations, setting up play dates, etc.
If you would like to be included in the 2018-2019 school directory please use the email leighstudentdirectory@gmail.com and send the following information:
Student's Name(s) and Grade
Parent's Name (s) 
email address
phone number
address

Amazon Smile
Just in time for the holidays! Leigh PTA is signed up for Amazon Smile: You can purchase qualifying items through Amazon and a small percentage will come back to Leigh PTA
Use the link to sign up! https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-4068654
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Friday Folders!---HELP NEEDED!
We are looking for parents to help stuff Friday Folders.  Friday folder helpers report to the school on Fridays after drop off.   All volunteers need to present a photo id in the office  before entering.  

Battle Of the Books! 
Battle of the Books is run by Eisenhower Library. It is 5 weeks long,
beginning in February and ending in March. Meetings take place every
Wednesday from 4-5/5:30 PM. Leigh will develop a team of 4th graders to
compete. They are in need of a parent or group of parents to coach
the Leigh Team. This would require working with Mrs. Guzik to find a time
to work with the kids, read the books, think of questions, make sure kids
have read the books, etc. Please let Mrs. Guzik know if you are interested
in being a coach.

ORDERS ARE DUE BY 9/28 ! Flyer attached

Thank you to all the Moms and Dads that came out to color up a beautiful surprise for Leigh School students and staff.  

Stop By the PTA Table for membership information and to find out WHY you should support the Leigh School PTA.  Membership flyer also attached.  Membership is $10. You can fill it out and send your money with the form to your child's teacher at the beginning of the school year.  Please visit our website for helpful information, forms, contact information, and meeting dates. 

Agenda

Dear PTA Members
We will be holding elections in May for a Secretary Vacancy for the remainder of a term of the 2018-2019 school year.  To be eligible for nomination and/or to vote, one must be a PTA member for at least 30 days. We will be accepting nominations at the April 3rd meeting and elections will be held on May 1st.  We ask that anyone interested in the position please attend both meetings.  The position duties are listed below.  You may also use the link attached to the Illinois PTA for further information.

Duties of Secretary:
*Record all minutes of this association
*Create monthly agendas
*Have a current copy of the bylaws
*Conduct correspondence of the association as directed
*Perform other duties as may be delegated
*Send out notices of meetings
*Responsible for the calendar 
http://www.illinoispta.org/secretary.html


Please let us know if you have any questions either by email or phone.
Athena Kalaras President  708-421-0133
Gina Rapatas Vice President 773-848-3047
Jennifer Adams Treasurer  312-485-4687

Ready! Set! Play! Mother Son Dodgeball Night forms are due on Friday, March 23rd. Please contact Kim at tolomeo@comcast.net