Dear Sandburg Families and Friends, Welcome to the best year ever. You’ve most likely read this or heard this from me a few times already this year, but I want you to know it is more than a catch phrase. It is genuinely my desire that at the end of this school year, we will all be able to look back and truly say, “This was the best year ever.” I also want you to know that I am not defining this with only “feel good” data, although I certainly hope all of us feel great about being part of this learning community. After all, we are Sandburgers. When I refer to the “best year ever”, I am talking about student learning and growth in all areas, not just those that can be measured by our multiple data sources. I am also referring to achieving identified goals, strengthening partnerships, and continuing our resolve to have a school climate that is warm and inviting. Attendance at our 4th and 5th grade curriculum night presentations was very good. Thank you so much for supporting your child by meeting his/her new teacher and hearing about what you can expect this year. We are hoping for the same level of participation at our two remaining curriculum nights. Thursday, September 11th is 2nd grade and P.A.C.E 3rd (6:15-7:00 PM), 3rd grade (7:30-8:15 PM), and Miss Sobotka’s 4th grade class (7:30-8:15 PM). Tuesday, September 16th is Kindergarten (6:15-7:00 PM) and 1st grade (7:30-8:15 PM). I will also be doing a presentation in the Multi-purpose room from 7:00-7:30 on each of our curriculum nights. The presentation will include important information about the new District 200 Language Arts curriculum and the new standards-based report card for all subject areas. The end of the first trimester is Thursday, November 13 with report card distribution on Thursday, November 20. Parent-teacher conferences will once again be in October on Tuesday, October 14; Thursday, October 16; and Monday, October 20. On September 17, you will all receive detailed information about how to sign up electronically for a parent-teacher conference with your child’s teacher. I can’t even begin to thank you enough for all that you have done so far in helping us get off to such a great start. Your attendance at the PTA Back-to-School Picnic and support of the PTA Fun Run on September 19 remind me of how fortunate we are to be at Sandburg. I am looking forward to working together with all of you to make this year the best year ever. Sincerely, Aaron Bacon
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September 2014 Edi t ion Er in Purser - PTA Pres ident Yvette Wedow — PTA V ice Pres ident , Ways and Means Jef f Crowley — PTA V i ce Pres i dent , Commit tees Chr i st ine Al t – PTA Treasurer Al i son Crowley — PTA Secretary
Principal’s News
Sandburg Elementary “Beep Beep” Newsletter
Contents
Principal’s News 1
PTA Welcome Back Flyer 2
PTA Membership Form 4
PTA Run-A-Thon Info 8
Cook’s Night Off Info 11
Important Dates 11
Yearbook Info 12
PTA Reflections Info 13
Chess Club Info 14
Book Fair Info 15
All Pro Dad Info 16
School Dir. Sponsorship Info 18
Aaron Bacon, Pr incipal Jef f Crowley – Beep Beep Edi tor sandburgbeepbeep@out look.com
WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR
AT SANDBURG!
HOW CAN YOU HELP MAKE THIS YEAR THE BEST YET?
The Sandburg PTA supports wonderful programs for our students:
ExploreMore Day | Field Trips | Mr. Lee | Cultural Arts Programs
Staff Appreciation | Birthday Books and so much more!
Last year the PTA purchased 20 iPads for our students!
Help us reach our membership goal today!
Join the Sandburg PTA by completing and returning
the PTA membership form along with your membership dues.
Forms can be found on our website: http://www.cusd200.org/Page/6323
If we reach our goal of 200 PTA members by October 15th,
we will put every member’s name in a raffle to win:
*Reserved Parking for the Halloween Parade
*Reserved Seating at the Holiday Program
*A Gift Certificate for Dinner Out
Questions? Please contact Erin Purser at [email protected]
BIENVENIDOS AL NUEVO AÑO ESCOLAR EN SANDBURG!
¿CÓMO PUEDES AYUDAR A HACER DE ESTE AÑO EL MEJOR AÚN?
La PTA de Sandburg patrocina muchos programas maravillosos para
nuestros estudiantes:
Día de ExplorarMas | Excursiones | Ciencia con Mr. Lee
Programas de Arte y Cultura | Eventos para apreciación de maestros y personal
Libros de Cumpleaños y mucho más!
El año pasado compramos 20 iPads para nuestros estudiantes!
Ayúdenos a alcanzar nuestra meta de membresía hoy
Inscríbase en la PTA de Sandburg al completar y enviar su forma y cuota de
membresía a la escuela.
Las formas pueden encontrarse en nuestro sitio web:
http://www.cusd200.org/Page/6323
Si logramos nuestra meta de 200 miembros de la PTA antes del
15 de octubre, vamos a incluir el nombre de cada miembro de la PTA en
una rifa para ganar:
* Parqueadero reservado para el desfile de Halloween
* Asientos reservados en el programa de Fiestas Navideñas
* Un certificado de regalo para cenar fuera de casa
¿Tiene Preguntas? Contacte a Erin Purser at [email protected]
Sandburg 2014-2015 PTA Membership Form
Your PTA membership supports many of the programs we provide to our Sandburg students. As a PTA member, you can help steer the direction of the PTA, vote on important PTA initiatives, chair or volunteer with any of our committees and retail discounts. Please join us TODAY and help us meet our objective to enrich the curriculum through programs and events, foster fellowship among families and staff, and provide information to parents that can enhance the child’s home and school life. Your membership to the Sandburg PTA is also a membership to the Illinois and National PTAs, the largest volunteer associations devoted solely to the welfare of children.
New for 2014-2015 - If the PTA dues will be a financial hardship for your family, we will gladly discount your PTA Membership. Contact Yvette Wedow ([email protected]) or Erin Purser ([email protected]) for additional details.
2014-2015 PTA Membership: $12 individual or $20 family of two PTA Membership includes: Local, state and national PTA dues, One (1) membership card, and One (1) school directory.
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Tax Deductible Contribution: The PTA receives a 100% of this contribution and you can write this off as a tax deductible donation. Every dollar is put to great use!!
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TOTAL INCLUDED $
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Member 1: Parent/Guardian/Staff
Member 2: Parent/Guardian/Staff
Address
City/ZIP
Phone #
FIRST NAME LAST NAME 2014-2015
GRADE
HEAD ROOM
PARENT
ROOM
PARENT
ELL ROOM LEADER
Student
Student
Student
Student
Please make check payable to “Sandburg PTA” and return to school to the attention of: PTA Membership/Jeff Crowley
Sign up to volunteer in your child’s classroom HERE and other
opportunities on the next page!
The Sandburg Parent Teacher
Association (PTA) would like to
invite you to join us for the
upcoming school year!
WE NEED YOU! PLEASE JOIN US!
Sandburg PTA 2014-2015 Volunteer Form
Our PTA is completely dependent upon volunteers to plan and run all our programs and events. We invite you to get involved by donating your time and talents to help us. New ideas and creativity are always welcome!! Whether you want to join a committee, plan a program, or simply lend a hand at one event, the amount of time you choose to commit is completely up to you. Please check any of the following programs that may interest you. Someone from our PTA committee will contact you with additional details. THANK YOU!!
Committees/Volunteer Opportunities
Event Date Committees/Volunteer Opportunities
Event Date
American Education Week November Ice Cream Social April
Art Appreciation Ongoing Legislation Ongoing Art To Remember Fall Library Volunteer Coordinator Ongoing
Back To School Picnic September Make A Difference Day October
Battle of the Books Ongoing Market Day Ongoing
Beautification Ongoing Membership Ongoing Birthday Books Ongoing Middle School Liaison Rpt. Monthly
Book Club Fall (Planning) Winter
Movie Night/Family Night Winter
Book Fair October & April Multicultural Club Ongoing/Spring
Box Tops for Education/Labels for Education
Ongoing New Family Liaison (Welcome new Sandburg families)
Ongoing
Cook’s Night Off Ongoing Newsletter - Beep Beep Monthly
Council Delegate Ongoing Reflections Fall Cultural Arts Ongoing Scholarship for WWPTAC Winter/Spring
English Language Learners (ELL) Liaison (per classroom)
Ongoing School Board Observer Report monthly
Exploremore Day May School Directory Fall
Fall Fundraiser Aug/Sept School Pictures Fall
Family Event with Santa December School Sign Ongoing
Fifth Grade Coordinator Spring School Supply Kits Spring
Grocery Fundraisers Ongoing Special Education Liaison Ongoing
Room Parent Coordinator Ongoing Spirit Sales 1-2 times/YR
Health & Safety Ongoing Teacher/Staff Appreciation Ongoing Health & Safety Fair Fall Trivia Night/Silent Auction Winter/Spring
Hospitality Ongoing Yearbook Ongoing
I would like to help out as needed when I am available. Please contact me for the following: [ ] Bake [ ] Photocopy [ ] Decorating [ ] Shop for supplies [ ] Create flyers [ ] Cook [ ] Make Posters [ ] Solicit donations
Below are your Sandburg 2014-2015 PTA Officers, please feel free to contact any of us with any questions, concerns and/or new ideas to help improve our children’s experience at Sandburg Elementary:
President - Erin Purser ([email protected]) Vice President/Committees - Jeff Crowley ([email protected])
Vice President/Ways & Means - Yvette Wedow ([email protected]) Treasurer - Christine Alt ([email protected]) Secretary - Alison Crowley ([email protected])
Membresía DE La pta de Sandburg 2014-2015
Su membresía a la PTA apoya muchos de los programas que les ofrecemos a nuestros estudiantes de Sandburg. Como miembro de la PTA, puede ayudar a guiar la dirección de la PTA, votar sobre importantes iniciativas de la PTA, presidir u ofrecerse de voluntario con cualquiera de nuestros comités y recibir descuentos en programas participantes.
Por favor únase a nosotros hoy y ayúdenos a cumplir con nuestros objetivos de enriquecer el plan de estudios por medio de programas y eventos; fomentar el compañerismo entre las familias y el personal de Sandburg; y proveer información a los padres que podría mejorar la vida de los estudiantes tanto en sus hogares como en la escuela.
Su membresía en la PTA de Sandburg también es una membrecía a la PTA de Illinois y la PTA Nacional, las cuales son las más grandes organizaciones de voluntarios dedicadas exclusivamente al bienestar de los niños.
Nuevo en el 2014-2015 - Si la cuota de membresía de la PTA representa una dificultad financiera para su familia, con mucho gusto te descontaremos su membresía. Póngase en contacto con Yvette Wedow al ([email protected]) or Erin Purser al ([email protected]) para recibir más detalles.
Cuota de Membresía del PTA: $12 por persona o $20 por familia de dos personas Su membresía incluye: cuotas de la PTA local, de Illinois y PTA Nacional, Una (1) tarjeta de membresía y un (1) directorio de contactos de las familias de la escuela.
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Usted también podría hacer una donación 100% deducible de impuestos a la PTA de Sandburg: La PTA recibe el 100% de esta contribución y usted puede deducir su donación en sus impuestos. Nosotros haremos buen provecho de cada uno de los dólares que recibimos!
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INFORMATION DEL MIEMBRO:
NOMBRE APELLIDO
Miembro 1: Padre/Tutor/Personal
Miembro 2: Padre/Tutor/Personal
Dirección
Ciudad/Código Postal
Teléfono
Correo Electrónico
NOMBRE
APELLIDO
GRADO 2014-2015
Voluntario Líder del
Salón
Voluntario del Salón
ELL Líder del Salón
Estudiante
Estudiante
Estudiante
Estudiante
Por favor escriba su cheque a nombre de “Sandburg PTA” y envíelo a la escuela a la atención de: PTA Membership/Jeff Crawley
Marque AQUI para ser voluntario(a) en
el salón de sus niños y otras
oportunidades en la página siguiente.
LA ASOCIACIÓN DE MAESTROS Y
PADRES DE SANDBURG (PTA)
LOS INVITA A UNIRSE A
NOSOTROS ESTE AÑO ESCOLAR.
¡LOS NECESITAMOS,
POR FAVOR INSCRIBASE HOY!
Formulario de voluntarios de la pta de Sandburg 2014-2015
Nuestra PTA depende totalmente de los voluntarios para planear y llevar a cabo todos los programas y eventos. Los invitamos a que participen donando su tiempo y talentos para ayudarnos. ¡Creatividad y nuevas ideas son siempre bienvenidas! Ya sea que se quiera unir a nuestro comité, planear un programa o simplemente ayudar en un evento, la cantidad de tiempo que quiera comprometerse es totalmente su decisión. Por favor elija uno de los siguientes programas que le puedan interesar y una persona de la PTA lo contactara con usted con detalles adicionales. ¡¡Gracias!!
Comité (ver descripción de comités)
Fecha de Evento
Comité (ver descripción de comités)
Fecha de Evento
Semana Educación Americana Noviembre Día de helados Abril
Apreciación de arte Continuo Legislación Continuo
Arte para recordar Otoño Co. voluntarios de la biblioteca Continuo
Picnic de regreso a la escuela Septiembre Día de hacer la diferencia Octubre Batalla de libros Continuo Market Day Continuo
Beatificación Continuo Membresía Continuo
Libros de cumpleaños Continuo Rep. escuela intermedia Rep mensualmente
Club de libros Otoño (Planear) Invierno
Noche de películas en familia Winter
Feria de libros Octubre & Abril Club Multicultural Continuo/primavera
Etiquetas para la educación (box tops/labels for education)
Continuo Bien venir nuevas familias Continuo
Noche libre del cocinero Continuo Boletín informativo Beep Beep Mensualmente
Delegado del consejo Continuo Reflexiones Otoño
Artes Culturales Continuo Becas del WWPTAC Invierno/Primavera
English Language Learners (ELL) Intermediario (c/salón)
Continuo Observador de Junta directiva del Distrito
Reportar mensualmente
Exploremore Day Mayo Directorio Otoño Recaudación de fondos - otoño Agosto/Sept Fotos escolares Otoño
Evento con Santa en familia Diciembre Letrero de la escuela Continuo
Coordinador de 5to grado Primavera Paquetes materiales escolares Primavera
Recaudar fondos - mercados Continuo Educación especial coord. Continuo Coordinador de los padres
líderes de clases Continuo Ventas artículos de espíritu
escolar 1-2 veces/año
Salud y Seguridad Continuo Apreciación maestros y personal
Continuo
Feria de Salud y Seguridad Otoño Juego de preguntas y subasta Invierno/Primavera
Hospitalidad Continuo Anuario Continuo Me gustaría ayudar según sea necesario basado en mi disponibilidad. Por favor contácteme para lo siguiente:
[ ]Hornear [ ]Fotocopia [ ]Decorar [ ]Comprar materiales [ ]Crear volantes [ ]Cocinar [ ]Hacer Letreros [ ]Solicitar donaciones
Les presentamos los oficiales del PTA Sandburg 2014-2015, contáctenos con cualquier pregunta, preocupación o nueva idea para ayudar a mejorar la experiencia de sus hijos en la escuela Sandburg:
Presidente - Erin Purser ([email protected]) Vice Presidente/Comités - Jeff Crowley ([email protected])
Vice Presidente/Ways & Means (recaudación de fondos) - Yvette Wedow ([email protected]) Tesorera - Christine Alt ([email protected]) Secretaria - Alison Crowley ([email protected])
Sandburg Presents: The 2014 Run-A-Thon Relay FUN-raiser!
The Run-a-thon Relay is a FUN-raiser that incorporates Teamwork, Fitness and Fun!
Students will be bringing home information soon!
Help fund the PTA sponsored programs at Sandburg!
Team Grand Prizes: Brunswick Zone Party for the Top 5 Teams in the School!!
Top Individual Prizes: Target Gift cards ranging from $30 – $50!
Everyone can be a Winner Prizes: $5 - $25 Target Gift Cards!
Run-A-Thon Relay FUN-Raiser!
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
The Run-A-Thon Relay is a FUN-Raiser that incorporates Teamwork, Fitness and Fun!
Students have been placed into teams within their classrooms. All teams will soon challenge
themselves in Physical Education Class!
Students can begin today to ask family, friends and the community for pledges to reward them
for their hard work! After completing the Relay, students will collect their donations as
committed and return to school the pledge sheet and donations in the attached envelope. All
students can earn individual and team prizes that will be distributed shortly after the collection
due date. Students can get pledges in two ways:
1) FLAT PLEDGE. Exact amounts are donated. Donations can be as low as $1.00 and/or
as high as the sponsor wishes to donate.
2) PERFORMANCE PLEDGE. A Performance Pledge has three levels of pre-determined
donations; $15, $20 or $25. The donation will depend on the number of completed Team
Laps. Students collect the appropriate amount after their team’s Run-A-Thon Relay
Performance Level has been determined:
GOLD $25.00 Donation Team completed over 20 Team Laps!!
SILVER $20.00 Donation Team completed between 15 -19 Team Laps!
BRONZE $15.00 Donation Team completed 1 – 14 Team Laps.
A timeline for this year’s Run-A-Thon Relay FUN-Raiser is as follows:
September 19 Run-A-Thon Relay Day!
September 19 Performance Stickers are sent home to place on Pledge Sheets (see Pledge
Sheet for details)
October 3 Fundraiser Money is due! (pledges/collections can be made all the way up
until the due date!)
This packet includes the PRIZE LIST, PLEDGE SHEET and RETURN ENVELOPE. This is an
exciting PTA fundraising event that creates team building and incorporates physical fitness in a
positive atmosphere. It gives the students an opportunity to raise money for their school without
asking them to go out and sell products. Please support this event with your usual enthusiasm.
Thank you!
SANDBURG PTA and
Run-A-Thon FUN-raising
TEAM GRAND PRIZE!
The Top 5 teams in the school will receive a Brunswick Zone Party which includes
Pizza, Tokens and Bowling!
This prize is awarded to the Top 5 teams in terms of HIGHEST AVERAGE (of money collected) PER TEAM. The total amount of team donations collected is divided by the
total number of team members to determine the winners. Team sizes may vary. Students must actively participate with their team to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE.
INDIVIDUAL PRIZE
THE TOP 5 INDIVIDUALS (regardless of grade level) WHO BRING IN THE
LARGEST AMOUNT OF COLLECTED PLEDGE MONEY WILL RECEIVE A TARGET GIFT CARD!
1st – $50.00 Target gift card
2ND – $45.00 Target gift card
3RD –$40.00 Target gift card
4th – $35.00 Target gift card
5th – $30.00 Target gift card
EVERYONE CAN BE A WINNER!!!
BRING IN $50-$100 in pledge money collected – receive $5.00 Target gift card
BRING IN $101-$200 in pledge money collected – receive $10.00 Target gift card
BRING IN $201-$300 in pledge money collected – receive $15.00 Target gift card
BRING IN $301-$350 in pledge money collected – receive $20.00 Target gift card
BRING IN $351+ in pledge money collected – receive $25.00 Target gift card
SUPPORT SANDBURG WITH OUR 2014-15 COOK’S NIGHTS
OFF!
This year we will continue our tradition of partnering with local restaurants to
have Sandburg Cook’s Night Off events. During these days/evenings, the
participating restaurant will give the Sandburg PTA a percentage of the amount
spent by Sandburgers at their establishment. Like all money raised by the PTA, it
will be used for field trips, Mr. Lee, Exploremore Day, cultural arts programs,
birthday books and so much more! Last year the PTA received more than $1500
thanks to your support of the Cook’s Night Off program!
Please note: In an effort to conserve paper, all Cook’s Night Off
reminders will be sent via email and the Beep Beep.
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WELCOME TO THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR
Important Dates to Remember
September 19th-Run-A-Thon 1:30-2:30
2014-15 PTA Meeting Dates 2014-15 Beep Beep Deadline Dates
September 2, 2014 September 5, 2014
October 7, 2014 October 10, 2014
November 4, 2014 November 7, 2014
No December Meeting December 5, 2014
January 6, 2015 January 9, 2015
February 3, 2015 February 6, 2015
March 3, 2015 March 6, 2015
April 7, 2015 April 10, 2015
May 5, 2015 May 8, 2015
The Yearbook Committee is excited to announce:
The New and Improved Sandburg Yearbook 52 Color Page Yearbook with 2 Custom Pages YOU can create
to make your yearbook one of a kind!
Upload photos you take from “school events” for us to possibly use in the rest of the yearbook. The yearbook is only as good as the picture we receive.
Please upload within 1 week from the event so we may complete pages within 3 weeks of an event! Be sure to identify- grade, teacher and event on each picture.
Another exciting feature: For every yearbook purchased 1 tree will be planted!
Order online TODAY and save!
October 15, 2014
Christine Alt – [email protected]
For more information, come to a quick meeting during lunch on September 11 at noon. Meet right outside the office door. If you are interested in preparing an entry, please make sure to contact me for official rules.
For Students: 3rd – 5th grade
Chess Club is beginning at Sandburg on Wednesday, October 1st thru February. We’ll meet each Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM sharp in the library when school is in session.
Mr. Huggins has once again graciously agreed to instruct the children. We need assistance from parents to help during the sessions. Please call or email Christine Alt or Darcie Histed if you
want to reserve a spot for your child and/or if you are able to help with Chess Club. Phone: (630) 871-5503 or
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
BOOK FAIR!
Tuesday, October 14 to Friday, October 17
We will have evening hours, including during
conferences. We will also have before and after school
hours.
A portion of the sales benefits our school directly to fund
many of the fun programs at Sandburg, including Mr. Lee
and field trips.
Cash, checks and all major credit cards will be accepted.
Please plan to join us. I hope to see you there!
Keep an eye out for additional information……
Contact Christine Alt @ [email protected] with questions or to volunteer.
ALL PRO DAD GROUP AT SANDBURG SCHOOL
What is All Pro Dad? All Pro Dad is the fatherhood program of Family First, a national non-profit organization based in Tampa, Fla. The mission of Family First is to strengthen the family by establishing family as a top priority in people's lives and by promoting principles for building marriages and raising children. All Pro Dad is also a founding member of the national PTA’s MORE (Men Organized to Raise Engagement) initiative. The national PTA is making a concerted effort to get dads more involved in the lives of their children and in schools. Studies consistently show when a child and his/her father have a healthy relationship, that child is happier, healthier and does much better academically. What is All Pro Dad Monthly Breakfast?* All Pro Dad's Day is a 45 minute monthly breakfast held before school where fathers and their children meet with other dads and kids at school. At this gathering they discuss a wide range of family topics, spend time together, have fun and are equipped with resources to strengthen their relationship. Example topics: peer pressure, goal setting, and caring for the less fortunate. Finally, fun is guaranteed at each meeting! What about Children who do not have a Father in Their Lives? Great question! Any man who serves as a role model for a child is welcome to attend. Single mothers and their kids are also welcome. Is There a Cost for All Pro Dad’s Day? No! All Pro Dad provides all the resources needed for the monthly meeting at no charge. *If you have further questions, or would like to assist in planning the monthly breakfasts, please contact Jeff Crowley at 630-651-6535 or email: [email protected]. Finally, the All Pro Dad Sandburg website is: www.allprodad.com/2180.
Hey dads and kids... join us for the
Sandburg Elementary School
Monday, September 29th
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Multi-Purpose Room
This Months’ Theme: Power of Being Consistent
A little breakfast*, a little bonding, a lot of fun!
*BYOB = Bring Your Own Breakfast
Team up with other Sandburg dads and kids for a quick, before-
school breakfast and a 45-minute program of fatherhood and
family topics. You’ll take away some great tips and resources to
help you be the best Dad you can be, and you’ll strengthen your
relationship with your kids at the same time. It’s fun, and it’s free!
See you there...
Email [email protected] for more information.
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Carl Sandburg PTA * 1345 Jewell Road * Wheaton, IL 60187 * 630-682-2105 Erin Purser – President / Jeff Crowley – Vice President, Committees / Yvette Wedow – Vice President, Ways and Means
Christine Alt– Treasurer / Alison Crowley - Secretary
The Sandburg PTA is looking for local businesses or
individuals to sponsor our School Directory.
Here is how it works; You can purchase space in the directory in various sizes
ranging from business card, quarter page,
half page to full page.
Pricing Business Card $20 Quarter Page $30
Half Page $55 Whole Page $80
We have ads ranging from babysitters to corporations,
do not miss out. Your sponsorships will help pay for our school directory
and be great advertising for you at the same time!!!
*Questions – contact Jeff Crowley at 630-651-6535 or [email protected]
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 26th!