PTA Update 9/29/26

 

September 29, 2026

 

PDAC BULLETIN BOARD
Clow Cougars Celebrate Diversity! Did you know the bulletin board by the MPR is our diversity board and we love having families come in to decorate each month?

If you are interested in decorating, please reach out to us! October includes: Down Syndrome Awareness, Filipino Heritage, Italian Heritage, LGBT History Month, German Heritage, Polish Heritage Also, if your family celebrates anything not listed, please feel free to reach out if you are interested in decorating! PDAC Bulletin Board

ECOCLEAN CAN FUNDRAISER - 20% BACK TO THE PTA!
It’s time to clean your garbage, recycling and yard waste bins. For every one-time cleaning service scheduled between 10/1-10/31/26 using Promo Code “ClowPTA26” EcoClean Can will donate 20% of the proceeds to the organization. All you have to do is sign up for a one-time cleaning at - https://ecocleancan.com/pricing/ 

MULTICULTURAL NIGHT
Join us this Thursday, October 1st from 6:30-7:30pm for Multicultural Night! All families are welcomed to stop by and see what our Cow families have brought to showcase from their culture! 

 

NATIONAL WALK, BIKE AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY
Let’s get ready to walk, bike and roll to school on the morning of Wednesday, October 7nd. Stop by between doors 3 & 4 and say HI! We will have some fun giveaways and 2 helmets to raffle off!    

 

DO-RITE DONUTS FUNDRAISER
We have partnered with Do-Rite Donuts to bring you some of the best donuts in downtown Chicago! Order by TOMORROW, 9/30, and this Friday, 10/2 pick up your donuts just a couple blocks from school at 2621 Gateshead Drive from 3:45 - 4:45pm. Enjoy them as an end of the week treat or save them for Saturday morning breakfast! PRE-ORDERS ONLY!! 20% of sales donated to the Clow PTA! CLICK HERE TO ORDER 

 

 

IPPAPTA - PROJECT ARROW 

The first meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Crouse Education Center Room B5. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Project Arrow parents! More information about this parent organization can be found at https://www.projectarrowpta.org 

 

REFLECTIONS
We invite students of all grades to explore the arts and express the theme “What My Culture Means to Me"  Illinois PTA proudly offers this National program to our district 204 students. Founded in 1969, PTA Reflections is known as the oldest and largest national student recognition program in the arts.  Students are welcome to create and submit original works of art in the categories of: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. All submissions must be turned in to school by October 9th. Click the link here for more detailed information 

MYSTERY READER
For grades 1-5, the PTA partners with classroom teachers to invite a parent volunteer to read a children’s book to their class. This is a great opportunity to spend time with your child’s class and share a new or old favorite story. You can read the full details here: Mystery Reader Program. If you are interested in reading, please complete the interest form here: Mystery Reader Interest Form. We are still looking for 1st Quarter readers in the following classrooms: 1P, 2H, 3B, 3M, 3S, 5J, 5W/Koz, and all RISE.

PTA MEMBERSHIP 2026-2027
PTA membership is open for the new school year! Thank you so much for supporting our PTA and helping us keep these events free and accessible for all! We truly appreciate everyone's contributions in any way! 2026-2027 Membership

YEARBOOK PHOTOS
We’re looking for photos to help make this year’s school yearbook extra special! Parents, please upload your favorite photos from classroom activities, school events, field trips, sports, clubs, and other memorable moments throughout the school year. Upload HERE The password is Clow1301!

GIVEBACKS
When you sign up for Givebacks, you’ll earn an average of 5% cashback on your everyday purchases and our school will receive up to 1% every time you shop. It’s as simple as adding a browser extension to your desktop and phone, and you and our school will start earning cashback. Like magic! Sign up here: https://www.givebacks.com/join/clowpta  

FACEBOOK
Make sure you are following our Facebook page for faster updates!
Click here to follow! CLOW PTA FACEBOOK  

QUICK LINKS:
SPIRITWEAR:  Deb’s Embroidery store found HERE. The password to access our site is cougars. All items will be delivered to your child at Clow.

JOIN THE PTA: Sign up in Givebacks , or by turning in Paper Form with your payment to the office.

FACEBOOK: Follow us for more updates! Clow PTA Facebook

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES: Your donation will directly benefit IPSD 204 families in need in preparation for the school year! Click here to donate!

YEARBOOK PHOTOS: Upload Photos Here The password is Clow1301!

KINDERGARTEN & 5TH GRADE CLANCY ORDERING LINK:  Clancy Pictures

 

IMPORTANT DATES:
Sept 30: Do-Rite Donut Order Deadline
Oct 1: Multicultural Night
Oct 2: Spirit Day
Oct 2: Do-Rite Donut Order Pickup
Oct 6: PTA Meeting 

 

CLOW PTA BOARD:
Cassie Chaput, President, CassieChaput@gmail.com
Gina Talarico, Vice President, GTalarico2@yahoo.com
Katie Mayle, Treasurer, KatieMayle@gmail.com
Janine Yi, Secretary, Alnoyi06@gmail.com 

For more information about the PTA, please visit the PTA website, Givebacks, Facebook, or by email. Make sure to support the Clow PTA by joining GiveBacks, or the BOX TOPS app (no more clipping!). It’s never too early to join the PTA! Joining does not automatically sign you up to volunteer (although we can certainly use the help). Sign up in the Givebacks store, or download a paper form on our website