PTO September 2024 Newsletter

Welcome Back D31 Families 

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for a fantastic year of learning, growth, and fun. As we gear up for the new school year, we want to extend a warm invitation to all of you to join the District 31 Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).

Being a part of the PTO is a fantastic way to stay connected with what's happening in our schools, build relationships with other D31 families, and support our dedicated teachers and staff. When you join the PTO, you become part of a community that works together to enhance the educational experience for all our students. We organize events, fundraisers, and programs that directly benefit our children!

We encourage you to attend our first PTO meeting of the year, on Wednesday, September 11, where you can learn more about our plans, share your ideas, and find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make this school year the best one yet!

Sakina Kadakia and Sheetal Rai
D31 PTO Co-Presidents

Meet the 2024-2025 PTO Board

Sakina Kadakia
Co-President

Sheetal Rai
Co-President

Melissa Choo Valentinas
Secretary

Mansi Patel
Co-Treasurer

Euna Bae
Co-VP of Communications

Saima Gowani
Co-VP of Communications

Megan Kivarkis
VP of Community Relations

Jamjuree Reankit
Co-VP of School Activities

Stella McNeilly
Co-Treasurer

Susan Tran
Co-VP of School Activities

Molly Frank
Co-VP of Fundraising

Laural Shah
Co-VP of Fundraising

Volunteer 

We are in need of volunteers for all PTO events throughout the year. Your support is essential in making these events a success - please consider signing up here!

D31 Caring Corner 

Hunger Resource Network, a Northbrook-based non-profit, to serve 160 students across 12 public elementary and middle schools through the Student Food Pack program. This program provides supplemental lunches and snacks to families eligible for free or reduced lunch.

The Hunger Resource Network also supports the D31 Caring Corner, a food pantry at Fields Middle School that offers non-
perishable items to local families.

Additionally, this summer, the Hunger Resource Network and Students Helping Students collected over 200 bags of personal care items for students. These bags, along with non-perishable food, are available at Caring Corner. To support the community, you can purchase a $35 bag of food at Sunset Foods in Northbrook; just ask the cashier to create a bag for you.

General PTO Meeting

September 11
Winkelman Commons

Upcoming Events

September 11 - General PTO Meeting - Winkelman 
All are welcome at our meetings! For families attending the PTO meeting with child care needs, the gym will be open to students!

September 19 - Restaurant Fundraiser at Jimmy Thai's
Jimmy is a huge supporter of D31 and we would love to show up and support! Plus it’s the best Thai food around!

September 27 - Outdoor Movie Night - Winkelman
A great way to say goodbye to summer, join us to view a movie voted by students on the northside parking lot of Winkelman!

Come Join Us

Save the Date! On September 19 we will be hosting our first Restaurant Fundraiser at Jimmy Thai! Support the PTO by ordering
your lunch, dinner or BOTH and get delicious Thai food delivered, take out, or to dine in!

The following committees will meet before the General PTO Meeting at 6:30 PM:

• Outdoor Movie Night Committee
• Book Fair Committee
• Trivia Night Committee
• D31 Parent Gala Committee
• Hospitality Committee

After the General PTO Meeting, there will be a Room Parent and Art Enrichment Orientation. 

View the Updated PTO Calendar.