Crow Island PTO

The Parent Teacher Organization for Crow Island School in Winnetka

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Programs & Events

Book Fair

The PTO holds the Crow Island Book Fair annually.  It is a great place to find age-appropriate, worthwhile books for your family. Anderson’s Bookfair Company (ABC) provides a large assortment of books, guided by the Crow Island Resource Center staff. While shopping you will be able to see your student’s and teacher’s wishlists.

2023 Dates: Wednesday, November 29th, from 3:30–8:00 PM and Thursday, November 30th, from 8:00–10:00 AM

2023 Committee:  Cara Brooks (chair), Amanda Sasse, Jaime Garrigus, Lauren Dupont, and Lauren Pisick

For any questions, please contact crowislandprograms@gmail.com.

2nd Grade Bike Rodeo

As a reminder to parents of 2nd graders, Crow Island’s 2nd Grade Bike Rodeo (formerly known as the Bike Safety Program) will be run outside of the school day by the PTO, the Bike Rodeo Committee and the Winnetka Police Department. It will take place in the Spring.

2023/2024 PTO Bike Rodeo Committee: Kelly Conway & Ellie O’Donnell

Date: TBD

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Run-a-Thon

The Annual Crow Island Run-a-thon is one of the PTO’s largest fundraising events of the year and is a school tradition dating back to 1985! This outdoor event engages the Crow Island community in a common goal around developing a healthy and active lifestyle while supporting the PTO and a local charity.

During the Run-a-thon, kids are encouraged to run or walk 30 laps around an assigned track. In the weeks leading up to the event, kids request and track donations from family and friends to support their participation in Run-a-thon. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Misericordia Special Olympics Track & Field Team.

There are many ways for parents to participate: make a donation, volunteer to help during the event, and/or attend the event to take pictures, cheer on the runners, and be part of the fun! Parent volunteers are crucial to the success of Run-a-thon!

Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: 1st/2nd Grade
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: 3rd/4th Grade
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Kindergarten

 **In the event of rain in the AM, run times may be pushed back to later in the afternoon.**

2023/2024 Chairs: Lindsay Abert, Lauren Lewis, Ashley Sutphen, and Julia Bonamarte

For any questions, please contact crowislandprograms@gmail.com.

Donations will be accepted by:

-CHECK (have your child bring to school, check made payable to “Crow Island PTO”)

-VENMO (@crowislandschool36pto) *please note “Run-A-Thon” in memo

-ZELLE (ciptotreasury@gmail.com) *please note “Run-A-Thon” in memo

-PAYPAL (use this LINK)

Run-a-Thon Donations

Welcome to Crow Island’s Run-A-Thon Donation Page!

I’ll run! Will you help me raise?

Hello! I am participating in Crow Island’s Run-A-Thon this year to help raise funds for the Misericordia Special Olympics Track & Field Team and to improve our school. I am going to try my best to complete 30 laps around the track at school on October 19th! 

Will you please help me and donate in my honor? 

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4th Grade Book Club

The 4th Grade Book Club is a fun and interactive way for your child to read interesting short stories and talk about them with friends and classmates.

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4th Grade End-of-Year Events

Attention 4th Grade Parents:  Get The Scoop on 4th Grade End-of-Year Activities!

2023/2024 Committee Chairs: Hilary Hoye, Claire Winnard, Kelly Azim

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STEAM Expo

The annual Crow Island STEAM Expo allows our students a chance to explore their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. The arts/design thinking will be integrated throughout. Participation is optional, but we find that the majority of our 2nd through 4th grade students choose to join in the fun.

Our annual STEAM Expo will be held on April 4, 2024, with additional information provided as we get closer to the Expo.

2023/2024 STEAM Expo Chairs: Wendy Grossman & Kate Van Vlack

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Field Day

Field Day is an eagerly anticipated end-of-the-year tradition at Crow Island.  Students participate in a variety of fun outdoor games and activities.   Each class has its own “team color” and works as a team to earn points.  It’s a great day for students, teachers, and parent volunteers!

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Buddy Family

The Buddy Family Committee reaches out to families joining the Crow Island community for the first time. Incoming families are matched with current Crow Island families, who help orient them to the school and answer any questions they may have throughout the year.

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Building and Grounds

The Building and Grounds Committee acts as a liaison with Crow Island’s contracted landscape company to organize routine maintenance. It also spearheads special and seasonal landscaping projects on school grounds, such as decorative containers, bulb planting, and our organic vegetable gardens.

2023/2024 Committee: Kelly Conway (chair), Whitney Hogan (chair), Jackie Hairston, and Jaime Garrigus

For any questions, please contact crowislandprograms@gmail.com.

Community Outreach

Community Outreach plans activities to help students learn about and serve those less fortunate in our community, our country, and the world. Through service learning projects and programs, students learn that they can make a difference, around the corner and around the world. Each year, the PTO co-chairs work with staff and community leaders to organize activities such as:

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Environmental Awareness

The Environmental Awareness Committee promotes environmental awareness at Crow Island and spearheads “green” initiatives at the school. The PTO chair attends township-wide environmental meetings and works with staff and room parents to incorporate best practices at Crow Island.

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Family Math Nights

Looking for fun ways to engage in math with your kids? Curious to see how your students are learning in school? This is the night for you! Bring your children to a fun night of math games, puzzles and relays at the Annual Crow Island Family Math Night! Math night will take place in the Crow Island gym. Come check them out!

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Family Picnic

The Crow Island Family Picnic is typically held in early June at the Crow Island Woods.  It’s a casual evening meant to celebrate the school year and kick off the last week of school and the start to a great summer.  Burgers, hot dogs, chips, and ice cream will be provided by The Grand, courtesy of the PTO.  Please BYOB – blankets/chairs and beverages!

2023/2024 Committee: Andrea Smith, Kassandra Leachman, Milena Djankovich

For any questions, please contact crowislandprograms@gmail.com.

Girls On the Run

This PTO program is for Crow Island 3rd and 4th grade girls who are invited to participate in Girls on the Run in the Fall.

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Grade-Level Parent Parties

These parties are scheduled in the evening without kids, and are a fun opportunity to get know other parents in your child’s grade.

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Parent & Teacher Party!

A beloved Crow Island tradition, the annual parent and teacher party is a fun-filled evening that allows Crow Island Parents to mix and mingle with the Crow Island faculty and staff.

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Walk to School Week

As an extension of National Walk to School Day, Crow Island will have it’s very own Walk to School Week! During Walk to School Week students are encouraged to walk or bike to school each day (biking for 3rd and 4th grades only).  We will have small prizes for children who walk to school each day.

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Crow Island Yearbook

The Crow Island Yearbook is a beloved program for both parents and students. The yearbook features photos from across the school year as well as class pages with students’ professional photos (taken in the early Fall) as well as two pages of each class’s candid student photos. It’s a fun remembrance of highlights throughout the year. For those who choose to order a yearbook, students will receive their copy in class during the final week of school.

If you have multiple students at Crow Island, you may wish to order a separate yearbook for each student. The yearbook includes autograph pages for those students who choose to capture signatures and notes from their classmates and teachers.

Click here to order (log in or create a TreeRing account if necessary).  Order your child(ren)’s yearbook(s) before April 26th.  Students who purchase a yearbook will receive their copy in class in the final days of school before summer break.  Contact CrowIslandYearbook@gmail.com if you need to confirm a purchase.

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For additional details about the PTO Board or any committee, please email crowislandprograms@gmail.com